15/10/2026
🇧🇬🇬🇷 Erasmus+ School Education Mobility | A First Week Full of Learning, Friendship & Cultural Discovery in Greece! 🌍✨
Pro European Education is delighted to welcome a group of 15 students and 2 accompanying teachers from the 44th Secondary School “Neofit Bozveli” in Sofia, Bulgaria, for an Erasmus+ School Education mobility in Katerini, Greece!
📌 Erasmus+ Project Number: 2026-1-BG01-KA121-SCH-000404705
🏫 Sending Organisation: 44th Secondary School “Neofit Bozveli”, Sofia, Bulgaria
🏫 Hosting Organisation: Platon School, Katerini, Greece
🤝 Supporting Organisation: Pro European Education
📅 Mobility Period: 11–24 October 2026
📚 Educational Activities: 12–23 October 2026
🤝 A Warm Welcome at Platon School!
The mobility began with an official welcome meeting at Platon School, where the Bulgarian students and their accompanying teachers were warmly welcomed by representatives of the hosting organisation.
During their first visit, participants were introduced to the school's educational approach, teaching staff and learning environment. A guided tour of the school facilities gave them the opportunity to explore the classrooms, discover the different learning spaces and become familiar with everyday school life in Greece.
The welcome activities also provided a wonderful opportunity for the Bulgarian students to meet their Greek peers, exchange first impressions and begin building new international friendships! 🇧🇬🤝🇬🇷
📚 Learning Together Through Educational Activities!
Throughout their first week, the Bulgarian students participated in a variety of interactive lessons, creative workshops and collaborative activities alongside Greek students at Platon School.
🥗 Greek Cuisine – Traditional Greek Salad: Discovering the ingredients, flavours and traditions of Greek gastronomy through a practical activity dedicated to preparing one of Greece's most famous traditional dishes.
♟️ Chess Lessons: Developing strategic thinking, concentration and problem-solving skills through chess activities.
💙 Empathy Lesson: Exploring the importance of understanding others, respecting different perspectives and building positive relationships through meaningful discussions and interactive activities.
🏛️ Greek Mythology: Discovering the fascinating world of ancient Greek gods, heroes and myths, while learning about Greece's rich cultural heritage.
🇬🇷 Greek Alphabet & Greek Language: Becoming familiar with the Greek alphabet, learning basic Greek words and expressions, and taking their first steps in communicating in a new language.
🤖 Robotics Class: Exploring technology, creativity and innovation through interactive robotics activities that encouraged logical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving.
💃 Traditional Greek Dances: Discovering Greek music and traditions through dance lessons, learning traditional steps and experiencing an important part of Greek cultural identity.
🏃 Outdoor Games with Greek Students: Participating in fun outdoor activities and traditional games together with their Greek peers, promoting teamwork, communication and friendship in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
These educational experiences encouraged active participation, intercultural communication and collaborative learning, allowing students from both countries to share knowledge, develop new skills and learn from one another.
🏛️ Discovering Greece Beyond the Classroom! 🇬🇷✨
Beyond their educational activities at Platon School, the Bulgarian participants also had the opportunity to explore the cultural, historical and natural beauty of Greece through afternoon excursions.
🏔️ Mount Olympus & Litochoro – Discovering the legendary home of the ancient Greek gods, exploring the beautiful natural landscapes of Pieria and experiencing the unique atmosphere of Litochoro, located at the foot of Mount Olympus.
⛪ Monastery of Saint Dionysios of Olympus – Learning about the religious traditions and historical heritage of the region while visiting one of the area's important spiritual landmarks.
⛪ Monastery of Saint Ephraim – Discovering another significant part of Greece's Orthodox religious and cultural heritage.
🏙️ Thessaloniki – Exploring the history, impressive monuments and vibrant atmosphere of Greece's second-largest city, while discovering aspects of Greek culture and everyday life.
These cultural excursions offered participants the opportunity to broaden their horizons, experience Greece's rich heritage and complement their educational activities with unforgettable experiences beyond the classroom! 🌍💙
💙 Building Friendships Across Borders!
The first week of this Erasmus+ mobility has already been filled with valuable learning experiences, cultural discoveries and meaningful interactions between Bulgarian and Greek students.
Through language lessons, mythology, robotics, music, dance, outdoor games and shared classroom activities, participants are not only developing new knowledge and skills but also strengthening their confidence, creativity, teamwork and intercultural understanding.
This mobility highlights the true spirit of Erasmus+: bringing young people together, celebrating cultural diversity and building lasting connections through education! 🇪🇺🤝
✨ And the journey continues!
With another week of educational and cultural activities ahead, we look forward to even more opportunities for learning, cooperation and unforgettable experiences!
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to Platon School, its teachers and students, for their warm welcome, hospitality and valuable contribution to the mobility programme, as well as to the 44th Secondary School “Neofit Bozveli” for their trust and cooperation.
We are delighted to support this wonderful international learning experience and contribute to strengthening educational cooperation between Bulgaria and Greece! 🇧🇬🇬🇷💙
Pro European Education – Connecting People, Education & Cultures Across Europe! 🌍✨