Annual Report 2024 - Flipbook - Page 19
Impact:
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Quote from participating school:
Participants from the GDI workshop are now
“the exchange was a hugely positive experience for
setting up new German exchanges.
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both schools involved, for the students, parents and teachers.
Students who were involved in an
For example, one of our pairs spent another two weeks together
exchange experienced life abroad in
another education system with a host
family.
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during the summer, one week in Ireland followed by one week in
Germany and have formed a lasting friendship. One of our 6th year
participants took the opportunity to talk about the exchange in his
Hosting their partner student allowed
LC oral exam, achieved a H1 grade in German and is now planning an
students to demonstrate and be proud of
Erasmus year in Germany meaning he continues his language
their own culture and to see parts of their
own country that they may not have visited.
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learning at third level. Examples like these show the
enduring success and far-reaching effects of the
Exchanges present a unique opportunity to
experience the subject and improve language skills.
exchange and how it is well worth all
we put into it.”
Next steps
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Plan workshops on facilitating exchanges in 2025
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Continue to support schools with organisation of exchanges
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Continue to fund schools already approved as part of the three-year scheme
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Encourage more schools and teachers to organise new exchanges and apply to Léargas for Erasmus+ funding.
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