We set three goals in the project. The first was to raise European awareness of pupils, to compare the idea of a common Europe in partner countries. The second goal was to improve students' media and digital literacy. The third goal was to gain awareness of the use of ecological resources and the development of ecological education among students. One of the important needs of the school is the motivation of teachers to professional and personal growth. Sharing the implementation of the project and the possibility of visiting foreign schools prevents burnout and helps introduce innovative procedures into the teaching process. By disseminating it among parents, the community and the general public, we wanted to highlight the ability and expertise of teaching and non-teaching staff to work on European Union projects.
The Gymnázium in Tvrdošín is a modern high school, which has to face competition with other schools of a similar type in the region. Active teachers, motivated students and a family atmosphere are the main conditions for project activities, which distinguish us from historically older or larger schools in the area. The project activities enable the building of common European awareness, getting to know cultural relations, and is an important part of the students' personal development and the basis for their future successful professional life. Visits to partner countries, as well as friendships with students from partner schools, bring students closer to real life and events in the given country. By working on the project, students directly use the knowledge acquired in the lessons of the subject soft skills, develop digital and media skills. The project focused on regional identity helps students to critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the region, to see its needs, which could significantly influence their decision to live and create values here after studying at university.