The real dance party begins

After the formal dancing, a student band took the stage and the crowd went wild. The band was great!

Spring Dance

At the end of the day of touring we were treated to the spring dance. Students started with formal dancing - mainly the waltz - and then moved on to something more modern.

IT programing

There is a state of the art IT program in the school. Students of all ages work with a very impressive collection of industrial quality equipment. The shop is completely equipped for wood, metal and electronic work.

Language and science classrooms.

The music program is fantastic. They have a steel drum band that is outstanding.

Esko show his is display of schools he is connected to.

A typical biology classroom.

Touring the school

Meeting with old friends

It was great to reconnect with our friends in Salo. I met with the new principal Tommi, Rod presented Esko with a new addition for his license plate collection and then we settled down for a short, early lunch.

Meeting the Superintendent of Salo Schools

We met with the superintendent of Salo Schools, Tommi Tuominen, in an office in a converted railroad round house. We found Tommi to be an enthusiastic supporter of the International Youth Summit.

Realschule Puchheim

Meeting with new teachers

We met with the new teachers and learned just how different the German process for becoming a teacher really is.

Connecting with the kids

Mr. Schlamp

Mr. Schlamp is an outstanding English teacher - one of the teachers who hopes to attend the conference in 2011.

Presentations

We met with 3 English classes and gave a brief introduction to our school district and answered many questions. Near the end of the day we met with a group of 50 students who have expressed interest in attending the International Youth Summit at SAVHS.

English Language class

We watched an interesting lesson in a 6th grade class . . .

Touring the classes

Our first day was spent touring the school and visiting classes. Students were very interested in meeting us and practicing their English.

Inside the school

The school has many open naturally lit spaces. There is student art work throughout the building.

Our host and guide - Helmut Dango

Helmut Dango is one of the principals at Realschule Puchheim . . .

Riding bikes to school

The first notable difference was the number of bicycles at the school. We were told that more than 75% of students (about 500 students) ride their bikes daily.

Realschule Puchheim

Our next visit was to Realschule Puccheim.

Sanyi - the school photographer

All of the previous pictures of the school in Nagykanizsa, were taken by Sanyi, a physics teacher and the school photographer. Thank you for all of the wonderful pictures Sanyi!

Festive Town Assembly

After meeting with the mayor we attended a town assembly.