We wanted to establish a School Parliament in each one of the Partners schools that gave our students the chance to take part in proposals and policies that were connected to their wellbeing, to boost interlevel co-existence and to let them work independently in different projects and initiatives. We also considered to show our students firsthand the importance of the Democratic Institutions in every partner’s country and the transformation that European values can bring to our society. In addition, we really thought that the bond between students from different cultural backgrounds throughout the project could benefit their present and future views about international relations and development cooperation, ensuring that their decision making strategies are based on democratic values. To enhance this global cooperation, the development of a digital competence can enable students to be connected to their peers from every part of the world, ensuring cooperation and growth of common values. Thus, thanks to the online meetings held periodically, students from our four partners countries could exchange their views about co-existence, inclusion, environment and democratic values by sharing their schools and background realities.
Our school values potentiate the importance of democracy in our daily life even though it seemed to be something very abstract for them since they are not aware of the problems that surround us. We believe it is essential for students to be aware of what democracy really means and to be conscious of the importance of living in a country where citizens are able to express their opinions. Not everybody is familiar with this ideology because in many occasions it is taken for granted. We believe that students have to learn how to apply these principles in their daily life in order to grow up being responsible citizens. By establishing a school Parliament, we have given students the opportunity to improve their communication in English and enhance teamwork in order to develop critical and responsible thinking. We can open a window of opportunities where students can discuss their own needs and issues that affect them directly. It is essential to create a tool which allows our students to thrive and fulfil their true potential.