COMENIUS PROGRAMME
WE ARE
Comenius exchange stay has just started!!! We hope that you will all enjoy your stay in the Czech Republic and you will spend a pleasant time in our country. Except for the practice firm trade fair the main aim of the exchange is to learn and experience the way the Czechs live in their country, learn something about the culture, lifestyle, language, customs and last but not least our REGIONAL TRADITIONS!!!
In this booklet there are contacts (telephone numbers) of teachers, partner list of students but you can also you can read about the most typical things of the Czech Republic.
If you have some problems, wishes or complaints, please feel free to tell us or ask us.
ENJOY THE STAY IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND HAVE FUN !!! J
Contacts
Teachers:
Petra Šimečková 00420 606884 203
Lucie Zídková 00420 777828 196
Paolo Retino 0039 3803102831
Maurizio Miori 0039 3480625683
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Partner list
Anna Gruberová / Andrea PiazzeseAlexandra Krejčíková / Sara Abouhilale
Dinh Tiep Tran / Andrea Bertamini
Barbara Boušková / Tania Simonetti
Marie Sommersová / Nicola Micheli
Pavla Svobodová / Sonya Baba
Lucie Křičenská / Tea Nuredini
Michaela Štětková / Luljeta Alija
Helena Steinerová / Marialuisa Paina
Dominika Láníková / Simona Filangeri
Kristýna Poláková / Luca Busato
Michaela Dytrtová / Gentiana Kosturi
Jonáš Fibigr / Nicholas Benini
Jitka Nacková / Simone Quagliano
Šárka Kousalová / Camilla Pedroncelli
Andrea Špecingerová / Jessica Passerini
Sandra Hamsová / Glory Aikoriogie
Petra Semonská / Giorgia Santoni
Pardubice is a region town with the population up to 100,000 inhabitants.
It lies in the centre of East Bohemia on the confluence of the River Elbe and the River Chrudimka. The oldest preserved written reference to its existence dates back to the end of the 13th century, with Pardubice becoming a town sometime around 1340.
Pardubice is very accessible by almost all modes of transport. It is an important node on the European rail network. It lies only
104 km from Prague. It even has its own airport.
Friday12 October / - in the evening - arrival of Italian teachers and students
Saturday
13 October / - family day
- teachers – individual programme
Sunday
14 October / - meeting point – in front of the school at 9.30 a.m.
THE MUSEUM OF PUPPETS
G Useful information:
The museum was opened in 1972 in Chrudim. The private collection of Prof. Jan Malík is the base for collections of museum.
The permanent exposition shows the development of puppetry in CR since the beginning till the modern history. The foreign part presents the best of the world’s puppetry. The first is Orient where you can see the shadow puppets. The exposition is in the most beautiful historical building, Mydlářův dům. The oldest puppets are from 18th century.
The seasonal exposition will show the present production in the puppetry.
The museum celebrates 40 years from the origin this year. So the buildings and expositions are being rebuilt.
SLATIŇANY CASTLE, KOČIČÍ HRÁDEK, BÁRA
G Useful information:
SLATIŇANY CASTLE belongs to the most important buildings in Slatiňany in Chrudim. It is located in the southwestern outskirts of the town. In 2001 the castle was proclaimed as a cultural monument. From 1761 to 1945 it was owned by family of Auersperg. In 1950 a horse museum was built.
KOČIČÍ HRÁDEK is a miniature of the castle, which was built in 19th century by princess Vilemina Auersperg. It is situated in a forest behind the Slatiňany park.
BÁRA is a wooden observation tower built in 2009.
Monday
15 October
/ CITY HALL
û meeting point – in front of the city hall at 8.45 a.m.
û official audience by the city mayor at 9 a.m
û short presentation about Pardubice in English at 9.30 a.m.
OLD TOWN TOUR
û in Italian, from 10.30 to 12 a.m.
INDIVIDUAL LUNCH
û from 12 to 1.30 p.m.
LOCAL BREWERY - Pivovar Pernštejn
û meeting point – in front of the brewery at 2 a.m.
û the tour lasts 1.5 hours and involves tasting of beer (teachers) and non-alcoholic drinks (students)
G Useful information:
Tradition of brewing industry dates back to 14th century
but the building of the brewery was built in 1871 by Pardubice joint-stock brewery. They used to produce the strongest dark beer on the continent Porter (19%). Only 1930´s saw the top of beer production with 100000 hectolitres a year. Later on the state became the owner of the brewery until 1993.
Tuesday 16 October
/ GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP
û meeting point – at school at 8.30 a.m.
û presentation on gingerbread production
û decorating gingerbread
LUNCH IN SCHOOL CANTEEN
û from 11 to 12.30 a.m.
TRIP TO KUNĚTICKÁ HORA CASTLE
û meeting point – in front of the school at 13 p.m.
G Useful information:
The castle Kunětická is not so far from Pardubice. “Hora” means “mountain”.Why is so small hill called mountain? Because all around the Pardubice is just one big plane and Kunětická hora is the only one hill in this landscape. So it seems to be really high.
There are many events which you can visit in surroundings of Kunětická hora. For example- opening ceremonies, burning of witches, summer theatre, festival of crafts, musical festivals, children’s days.
Wednesday
17 October
/ PRAGUE
- meeting point – in front of the school at 7 a.m.
G Useful information:
Pragueis the capital andlargest cityof theCzech Republicand fourteenth largest city in theEuropean Union.The city has about 1.3million people, while itsmetropolitan areais estimated to have a population of nearly 2.0million.
Prague has been a political, cultural, and economic centre of central Europe. Founded during theRomanesqueand flourishing by theGothicandRenaissanceeras, Prague was then also the capital of theHoly Roman Empire.
Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of twentieth century Europe. Main attractions include the following:
· Prague Castle ● theCharles Bridge
· Old Town Square ● theJewish Quarter
· theLennon Wall ● Petřínhill
Prague has more than ten major museums, many theatres, galleries, cinemas, and other historical exhibits. A modern public transportation system connects the city. Also, Prague is home to a wide range of public and private schools, including the famousCharles University. In 2011, Prague was the sixth most visited city in Europe.
Thursday 18 October
/ CRUISE DOWN THE RIVER ELBE
û meeting point – at the steamboat anchorage at 10.40 a.m.
G Useful information:
This steamboat was built in 2001 and modernized in 2011. Its length is 27,2o m and it can carry up to 75 people. You can find a restaurant on its board as well.
It goes down the river Elbe to village Kunětice and back to Pardubice, which takes 3 hours.
Other important tradition in our region is its industry.
Our town has a large number of industrial companies. In the
19th century engineering and food-processing companies
began to spring up here. In the 20th centurythey were joined
by the chemical and electrical engineering industry. Pardubice
experienced a dynamic growth. The chemical industry was
represented primarily by Synthesia, which developed the
world-renowned plastic explosive Semtex. The synonymous
one was Tesla with the electrical engineering industry. Today
the former site of Tesla named Foxconn CZ employs about
5000 people and is one of the largest manufacturers of
computers in Europe.
Friday19 October / REGIONAL PRACTICE FIRMS TRADE IN OUR SCHOOL
G Useful information:
û 16 years of tradition
û up to 20 participating practice firms a year
û foreign practice firms participation (Germany, Italy)
LUNCH IN THE SCHOOL CANTEEN
û from 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Other important tradition:
Ice hockey has been played in Pardubice since the beginning of 20th century.
Organised hockey was founded in Pardubice by Vilém Weiss in 1923 when also hockey club LTC Pardubice was established. Regular competitions started in 1930. After the end of Second World War an ice rink was installed and in 1947 before Christmas a new winter sports stadium with artificial ice rink was opened.
In season 1949/1950 Pardubice won in its division and managed to get to the Czech National League. Since that time the club has been present in it. Almost all matches are sold out as the people in our region are really into ice hockey. Our team won the season 2011/2012!
Saturday
20 October / - family day
- teachers – individual programme
Sunday 21 October / - departure of the Italian group
HAVE A GOOD JOURNEY and
COME BACK AGAIN!
USEFUL CZECH EXPRESSIONS:
Good morning / Dobré ránoGood evening / Dobrý večer
Good night / Dobrou noc
Good bye / Nashledanou
Hello / Ahoj, Čau
How are you? / Jak se máš?
Thank you / Děkuju, Díky
Please / Prosím
Where are the toilets? / Kde jsou toalety?
How much is it? / Kolik to stojí?
Can you help me? / Můžete mi pomoci?
What time is it? / Kolik je hodin?
I got lost. / Ztratil/a jsem se.
Where is ….? / Kde je ….?