The English School proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of Erasmus Days from 12–17 October 2026 with a week of engaging activities, interactive workshops, student-led initiatives and exhibitions inspired by this year’s theme, “Learning and Growing: Skills for Tomorrow.”
The celebrations highlighted the importance of developing essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, leadership, digital literacy and environmental responsibility, while showcasing the positive impact of Erasmus+ on our School community.
AI and Critical Thinking: One of the highlights was an interactive workshop, “AI: Think Before You Trust,” delivered by Chrysovalanti Christoforidou. Students explored AI-generated information, questioned its accuracy and learned the importance of evaluating sources and making informed decisions rather than accepting AI responses at face value.
Students Supporting Students: Our Year 7 students visited Year 5 PSHCE classes to share practical advice on effective study habits, time management, examination preparation and maintaining a healthy balance between academic responsibilities and personal wellbeing. The initiative encouraged peer mentoring while strengthening leadership, communication and collaboration skills.
Teamwork and Sustainability: Year 1 students participated in engaging team-building activities inspired by Erasmus+ professional development, focusing on communication, empathy, problem-solving and building positive relationships. Students also took part in a Sustainability Poster Competition, using creativity to raise awareness of waste reduction and environmental responsibility.
Sharing Knowledge Across Europe: Erasmus Days also provided an opportunity for teachers to share knowledge and innovative practices gained through professional development across Europe. Dr Catherine Panayiotou, Head of Biology, shared insights from an Erasmus+ course on Gifted Learners in Croatia, exploring approaches to supporting gifted students and promoting their academic and personal development.
Erasmus+ at The English School Open Day: A special Erasmus+ exhibition at our Open Day on 15 October showcased the School’s European partnerships, student exchanges and staff mobility experiences. Through photographs, interactive activities and personal reflections, visitors discovered how Erasmus+ creates opportunities for cultural exchange, personal growth and international collaboration. Members of our Erasmus+ Club also contributed to the exhibition, sharing their experiences and enthusiasm with visitors.
Learning Beyond Borders: The week’s celebrations demonstrated that Erasmus+ is about much more than travelling abroad. It is about bringing new perspectives into our classrooms, sharing knowledge, building connections and creating meaningful learning opportunities for students and teachers alike.
A warm thank you to all students, teachers and colleagues who contributed to making Erasmus Days 2026 a memorable celebration of learning, creativity and collaboration.
Erasmus+ – Enriching lives, opening minds.
The English School Erasmus+ Accreditation 2021–2027
