What the students learned from the national park rangers Juraj Ksiažek and Ivan Karkošiak. The High Tatras, the heart of the Slovak mountains, are home to unique species that evolved here in isolation from the rest of Europe. In the subalpine and alpine zones, where the forest gives way to higher elevations, we find two […]
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Visit to LignoSilva: Exploring forest innovation in Slovakia During the Erasmus+ mobility week in Banská Bystrica 2026 the students had the opportunity to visit LignoSilva, a Centre of Excellence in Slovakia that is leading the way in sustainable forestry and wood innovation. This visit was an eye-opening experience, showing us how research, technology, and nature
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On Tuesday, the Erasmus+ students travelled out of Banská Bystica to visit the Arborétum Borová hora in Zvolen, which focuses on scientific research activities for the Technical University in Zvolen and also works as a botanical garden. They spent the morning divided into two groups with specialists who work for the Faculty of Forestry, which
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After a varied weekend filled with excursions to the immediate and wider surroundings of Banská Bystrica, delicious culinary experiences, and plenty of quality time spent with partner families, students and teachers from the three partner schools gathered in the auditorium of Moskovská 2 Elementary School in Banská Bystrica, where, following an official welcome by school
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Family Day was all about bonding – an opportunity for twins to connect with their host families. For the Slovak students, it was a chance to shine as ambassadors of Slovakia’s natural and cultural treasures. With their twins, they scattered across the region, each discovering a unique slice of Slovakia. Nestled in the country center, some
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A warm welcome: Reuniting with the Erasmus twins Last Saturday afternoon, excitement filled the air as the students from Banská Bystrica eagerly awaited the arrival of their Erasmus twins. The tension and excitement were palpable – after months apart since the mobilities in Germany and Italy, they all couldn’t wait to reunite and showcase the
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The journey full of experiences began for a group of students and teachers from Banská Bystrica on Friday evening. They spent the morning in their classrooms and in the evening set off to gather experiences and memories at their new partner school in Valmorea, Italy, in the Como region. Since traveling by train in Slovakia
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Christmas vibes are all about giving the coolest gift ever – your time! And honestly, what’s better than spending it with the people who make you smile? We’re all about those classic holiday traditions: baking yummy things, bingeing fairy-tale movies, and getting competitive with board games.Although we couldn’t hang out in person with our Erasmus
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The Erasmus+ week came to an end – and with it, time to say goodbye. The farewell was emotional and heartfelt: so many new friendships had been formed, and the experiences shared throughout the week created strong bonds across borders. There were tears, hugs, and promises to stay in touch. 💬💧 With suitcases full of memories, the group
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The final day of our Erasmus+ week began in our school with a moment of reflection and creativity. Exchange students were welcomed with a special movie of our student-made tale about Duck Lake—a project our pupils had worked hard on. The video was a beautiful showcase of storytelling and teamwork. Following the screening, students participated in
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The next morning brought a true mountain experience. Heavy rain poured down, and the wind howled through the peaks, making some of us hesitate. The descent from the mountains wasn’t just wet—it was a test of will. We packed into our outdoor gear, locked away our fear, and began the hike back down to Tatranská
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Wednesday was all about connecting with nature, learning through experience, and enjoying the beauty of Slovakia’s iconic High Tatras. The students didn’t jump straight into a hike—after all, a gentle start was in order. The morning began with a visit to the Botanical Garden in Tatranská Lomnica. In international groups, students explored local plant species, taking close-up
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This day was spent in the comfort of the school. The topic of the day wa “oracles”. It began with students working in mixed international groups, sharing traditional weather folklore (old sayings about weather) from their home countries. In the art room, students brought these folk sayings to life through colorful illustrations using markers, paints, and plenty
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The Erasmus week started at the Moskovská school in Banská Bystrica with a warm welcome from the headmistress. After that the Slovak students took their twins and teachers to a guided tour of the school and its many special rooms and classes, such as physics, chemistry or biology, school´s kitchen, gym… They also learned about
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On Sunday, students spent the day with their host families, exploring the region and enjoying a wide range of activities: Hiking in the beautiful Slovak landscape, adventures in climbing parks, visits to museums and historic mines, exploring the city of Banská Bystrica, etc. Of course, there was also time to enjoy traditional Slovak food – a perfect chance
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Team Augsburg and team Cerklje were ready to go. The bags packed, the spirits were high. The journey led through Vienna , with a longer stop in Bratislava , including a guided city tour. Over lunch, everyone had the chance to enjoy their first taste of Slovak cuisine – a delicious introduction to the week
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Christmas is all about giving the most beautiful gift of all – our time! And there’s no better time to spend it with our loved ones. We all love a good old-fashioned Christmas tradition, like baking, watching fairy tales and playing board games. And even though we didn’t have this opportunity with our partner school
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The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December as International Mountain Day to raise awareness about the importance of mountains to life. Since 2003, it has been observed annually to emphasize: Natural Resources: Mountains provide essential resources like water, forests, and minerals. Tourism: Mountain regions attract visitors seeking natural beauty and adventure. Agriculture: Special crops
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This day started with documentation, documentation, and again documentation. In international groups, we were working on reports for our blog on the project webpage. Here we could learn how important it is to be able to cooperate, to share ideas and communicate in a common foreign language, to accept the ideas of the teammates and
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On the occasion of the European Erasmus Days (14th-19th of October) and the hosting of the one- week student mobility with groups from Slovenia and Slovakia by the Jakob-Fugger-Gymnasium, the school put on a lively and informative event during the morning break. The aim was to give the school community a better understanding of the
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