On Thursday morning, the students and teachers woke up to a sunny new day. The picture-perfect weather and the view of the mountains surrounding Chiavenna was the best invitation to explore the area. After a typical sweet breakfast and a delicious Italian coffee, everyone grabbed a packed lunch and headed to the square, where two guides were […]
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After a lengthy bus journey, the group arrived in Chiavenna at 9:00 a.m. The students took a short rest at the hostel before the day’s activities commenced. The hike began with a trek through the forest, leading to the Marmitte dei Giganti – large, circular depressions formed by ancient glacial erosion. Professor Cappelletti provided a comprehensive explanation
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All activities during the project day were guided by the mission of our Erasmus project, which has three main components: LEARN, INVESTIGATE, ACT. Students learned to work with data, interpret weather simulations, extract key information from a lecture, observe an experiment, and draw conclusions from their observations. To fulfill the third goal of our mission—active
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After the lecture the Tuesday morning was dedicated to active LEARNning and the students INVESTIGATEd effects of global warming on a regional and global scale. The multnational groups worked parallel on three different stations on the following subjects: Analyzing Climate Change: Insights from Valmorea’s Weather Station Data Exploring Climate Action with En-ROADS: Small Steps, Big Impact Melting
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On Monday afternoon, we enjoyed a peaceful hike through the stunning Lanza Valley. During the excursion, we discovered fascinating facts about the region’s biodiversity, unique landscapes, and the delicate stone formations inside the caves. The scenery was breathtaking, showcasing how nature remains beautiful and well-preserved despite centuries of human history. Our walk was led by four experienced guides from the G.E.V. (Guardie Ecologiche Volontarie), who
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The program for the second study abroad mobility as part of our Erasmus+ project, titled “Climate Change in Mountain Areas,” began on Monday morning at our partner school IC Valmorea with an official welcome for the students and their teachers by the school’s principal, Massimiliano Branchini. Since this was our second international mobility, not all the students
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On the Family Day, everyone had fun visiting different places in the Como region. Here’s what each group did: Milan Adventures Ivana and Maria Andrea went to Milan in the morning. They visited the Cathedral (Duomo), an art gallery, and Castle Sforzesco. After lunch at a restaurant, they returned home. Greta and Tim also went
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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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On 27.2.26 the Open Day at the Jakob-Fugger-Gymnasium took place. More than 250 families informed themselves on this afternoon about the diverse offers and of course the Erasmus+ team was also represented with its own information stand. There, the participating pupils informed the guests in detail about the ongoing project about “Climate change in mountain
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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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As the mobility week progressed, a wide range of educational activities was carried out, each offering new experiences and learning opportunities for the participants. In order to ensure that these activities could be shared with a broad audience on the project website, systematic documentation was required.For this purpose, students and teachers met once more at
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As part of the programe marking UN International Mountain Day, a full-day excursion focusing on mountain forests and sustainable alpine development was carried out in the Balderschwang region. Following breakfast, the group departed for Balderschwang to explore the ecological, historical, and social significance of the alpine landscape. The group met Emma Didier, an expert and ranger from Alpinium.
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Mountains are calling In the early morning, all participants met at Augsburg main train station, from where the group travelled by train to Sonthofen. During the journey, the Alpine landscape became visible from a distance, offering first impressions of the mountainous region. After a scheduled change of trains, Sonthofen was reached, followed by a bus
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The project day at Jakob Fugger Gymnasium Augsburg focused on the scientific, ethical, and practical dimensions of climate change. It began with a lecture entitled “Climate Change – From Augsburg to the Alps”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Buermann, chair of physical geography and climate science at Augsburg University. The lecture provided a clear scientific overview of current climate developments at both regional
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The project activities in Augsburg began on Monday morning with an official welcome at Jakob Fugger Gymnasium Augsburg. The participants gathered for a formal welcome by the school principal, Ms. Angelika Felber. In a short address, the importance of the Erasmus+ programme was highlighted, with particular emphasis placed on international cooperation and the relevance of climate change as a shared global challenge. Following the
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Sunday is always a special day for the students and also for the teachers. It’s a great opportunity to relax and enjoy some fun activities before diving into the more challenging activities of the project week. On this special day, we had the incredible opportunity not only get to know their foreign classmates and their
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The Erasmus+ project and adventure for the students and teachers from Germany, Italy, and Slovakia started on Saturday, December 6th. The students and teachers from Augsburg, who are hosting their exchange students, are eagerly awaiting their arrival. Since all of the incoming students were from countries that were part of the EU, they all decided
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The Erasmus+ project group of the Jakob-Fugger-Gymnasium Augsburg visited the Meteorological Observatory Hohenpeissenberg in July 2025. A perfect closing event for the very sucessful project year. In the frame of the schools project day the group had a very special guided tour through the oldest meteorological observatory at Hohenpeissenberg is the world’s oldest mountain observatory.
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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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