The 4th Partnership Meeting was held in Thessaloniki from 18 -21 April, 2013. On Thursday 18th April the teachers had a tour of the monuments of the city with the pupils of the 1st Primary School of Asvestohori as guides. The pupils, through performances, chants and songs, enlivened the history of the monuments and offered unique and touching moments to all partners. Then, the teachers visited the Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace where they were welcomed by Mr G. Podiotis, Minister’s Office Director who wished them a nice stay in Thessaloniki. The guided tour was completed with a visit to Ano Poli (citadel) and the city castles.
On Friday, the teachers visited the Primary School of Asvestohori where they watched traditional dances , the lightning of the Olympic Flame performed in black theatre by the pupils of the 4th class and songs by the school choir. Then, they visited the classrooms, discussed with the pupils, answered their questions and saw the projects they had made. In the evening, they visited the Officers’ Club in Thessaloniki being guests of the Commander of the 3rd Army Sector. The General’s representative, Colonel (HAF) Sidiropoulos Stavros, welcomed the teachers and had a talk with them during dinner, which took place in the General’s room.
On Saturday they visited the archeological site of Vergina and the Royal Tombs, Litohoro village at the foot of mountain Olympus and Katerini beach.
On Saturday they visited the archeological site of Vergina and the Royal Tombs, Litohoro village at the foot of mountain Olympus and Katerini beach.