The Student VoiceThe Student VoiceA Comenius ProjectA Comenius Project

Aims of the Project:Aims of the Project:

• To promote the democratization of student society.

• To develop intercultural dialogue and a sense of community.

• To establish a sense of common European identity amongst pupils.

Integral values of the Project:Integral values of the Project:

• Overcoming the problems of stereotyping and prejudice.

• Reflecting upon ones own position in Europe.

• Identification with the concept of European Citizenship.

• Promotion of political awareness and active citizenship.

Our Comenius historyOur Comenius history

1. European Citizenship (1998-2001)

2. EuroMag.net (2001-2004)

3. EuroWork (2004-2007)

4. Student Voice (2007-2009)

How have we progressed since the How have we progressed since the start of the project?start of the project?• In Canterbury, London, Berlin and Flensburg

the results of a student survey showed that Comenius had helped students learn to value their voice.

• In Barcelona and Uherský Brod pupils see the

schools as still democratizing.

Achievements so far:Achievements so far:

• GoodFella / Club Cards

• Central Website

• European Student Planners

• Teacher evaluation programmes

• A clear and concise Student Council structure

• A work experience exchange programme

Future Plans:Future Plans:

• Having developed our student councils and unions as a direct result of our participation in the Comenius Project we can now move to make increments elsewhere:

• Student participation.

• European identity and individual identity.

• Integration of the internet with our project.