15th Primary School of Heraklion ,Crete,Greece

presented by “Our e twinning team”

Our countryGreece

is located in the southeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea

Our flag has the color of our sea and sky.

Our island , Crete ,is the east border of our country and the east border of Europe.

Our town, Heraklion , is the capital of Crete.It’s surraunded by venetian walls ,which end to the famous castle of

“Koules”Heraklion has along history , the official sight of the Municipality of

Heraklion offers an extended view of it.http://grypas.heraklion.gr/heraklion-site/index.php?lang=442

Entering into our harbor …“Koules”

It’s the historical print of the Venetian invadors.

Yet “ Knosos”, where the royal Minoan Palace is located,

is the reference monument of Crete.

http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh352.jsp?obj_id=2369 (official sight of the Greek Culture Ministry)

Heraklion is well known for its Temples. Our Cathedral,

the church of “Saint Minas”

Heraklion is well known for its fountains.

Wonderful venetian fountain.

Heraklion doesn’t only have a past . Has a future as well .A well known University and other Educational Institutes such as ITE.

www.forth.gr/index.php?l=g

In the region of Heraklion:The Rouva ’ s Forest is a protected monument of the Nature.

Our school was established in the area of Therissosten years ago.

Our school has 323 students and 36 teachers.

Our school encourages joyful ,communicative participation.

Our school, supports : Art Education

Our school supports “Environmental Education”

Encourages young Actors and Theater Education.

Educates in healthy “Mediterranean nutrition” .

Supports “Cultural and Historical Education” .Educational program in the Greek Parliament.

The 15th Primary school of Heraklion

Encourages Community Connectivityand Global Friendship.

“Our new friends we greet you warmly.”