The school wanted by implementing the project to contribute to the development of young people with intercultural, artistic and digital skills, who can raise awareness of European cultural heritage and diversity through education, are able to clearly identify the cities in the objective partners with a focus on museums and buildings, respect and protect their cultural heritage as well as the culture of other countries. The school also wanted their pupils to gain knowledge and a range of competencies on the preservation of the cultural heritage, enhance their capacities to become caretakers and guardians of the European heritage, strengthen the sense of a shared European identity and be active and responsible future European citizens. The school also wanted their teachers to foster their professional employment of innovative pedagogical approachlearn the European heritage as a pedagogical and integration tool, to gain knowledge and experience in order to integrate the European heritage into school curricula and practices.
The context of the project is to raise awareness of European cultural heritage and diversity among school pupils and teachers, to acquire knowledge, skills and experience the value and preservation of European cultural heritage and strengthen the sense of a common European identity. 2nd Junior High School of Almyros offers a variety of subjects, including Modern and Ancient Greek Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, History, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Music, and Art. It emphasizes foreign language learning, as students learn English, French or German. The school has Special Class. Pupils with learning disabilities and provide intensive help for pupils who function below grade level. Pupils and teachers have implemented national cultural and environmental projects and a lot of European projects. The school is member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network and has been involved in cultural projects regarding the UNESCO monuments. The teachers are implementing inovative educational methods and practices and support the physical and psychological health of their pupils.