On January 29, students once again took part in exciting excursions and educational activities – Experiential Learning Day took place.
Students of class 3A explored a different form of art – cinema. They visited the Gargždai Cinema Museum, where they learned about the history of cinema and old filmmaking equipment. After the educational activity, the children enjoyed a private movie screening.
Students of class 3 PYP F participated in an art therapy session, during which emotional expression, relaxation, and interpersonal connection were encouraged through the creative process.
Students of class 3V visited the Ieva Simonaitytė Library, where during an educational session they discussed whether saving is necessary and learned about different ways to save money. Later, in an activity about money, they became familiar with a silver coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, learned about the history of coin production, and made a magnet featuring an image of ancient coins.
Students of class 4K visited the Klaipėda Students’ Self-Expression Centre. During the educational activity, they learned about the world of aviation and its history, discovered the basic principles of aerodynamics, and had the opportunity to build their own flying aircraft model, which they tested in practice. Did you know that aircraft models are made from balsa wood?
Students of class 4R visited the Clock Museum, where they learned about the origins of the calendar and created their own calendars.
Students of class 4 PYP G visited the Klaipėda Athletics School, where they tried sprint running, shot put, and learned about different athletics disciplines.
Classes 4 PYP V and 5 PYP A visited the Klaipėda Children’s Hospital. During the visit, students were introduced to the professions working at the hospital, their daily responsibilities, and duties. The children were also shown how to properly disinfect their hands and why this is essential for protecting one’s health.
Class 5A continued their successful exploration of the sea. At the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Centre, students helped rescue animals, bravely took on sea challenges and survived them, and also spent a wonderful time at the aquarium – admiring fascinating animals, meditating, and relaxing.
As national holidays approached, students of class 5 PYP B discussed civic responsibility at the Ieva Simonaitytė Library: What is citizenship? Why is it important to cherish our country? What actions make us more civic-minded? At the Pranas Domšaitis Gallery, the children revisited Lithuanian history and learned more about the members of the Council of Lithuania of 1918 – they created accessories representing the signatories and playfully signed one of the most important documents in the country’s history – the Act of Independence of Lithuania.
