Estra and environmental projects: two primary schools in the Marche region awarded

Traveling Schools: The winning schools of the Estra Environmental Project were awarded
Great success for the Estra project which involved more than 800 schools in Tuscany, Marche, Umbria, Abruzzo and Molise

On the occasion of Earth Day, the
winning schools of the second edition of Traveling Schools, Estra’s environmental project
which involved over 23,000 students and more than 1,500 teachers from 838 institutes
of childhood, primary and lower secondary schools in the regions of Abruzzo, Marche, Molise,
Tuscany and Umbria.
Among the winning schools in Abruzzo we find the “Via Masci” School Sez. At IC 2 in Chieti and the Cepagatti school in Villarea in the province of Pescara. In the Marche region, the Angela Latini School of Mozzano in the province of Ascoli Piceno and the Falconara Arconi School (Ancona) were awarded. Molise applauds the Cantalupo School in Sannio (Isernia), while in Umbria the Canonica and Barzini school of Orvieto (Terni) and the State Educational Directorate 3rd Circolo San Martino in the province of Perugia win the prize. Finally, in Tuscany, the Scuola Europa of Rosignano Solvay (Livorno), the school of Sinalunga, hamlet, reached the podium. Bettolle (Siena) and the Principessa Mafalda school in Loro Ciuffenna (Arezzo).
The awarded schools stood out for their ability to promote sustainability
environmental through creativity and educational innovation, involving students in experiences and projects that go beyond the traditional teaching approach. Through innovative methodologies and engaging activities they have made learning more stimulating, providing students with fundamental skills and knowledge to face the challenges of the future. And it is precisely the combination of environmental sustainability, creativity and educational innovation that makes Estra’s project a unique experience. This synergy, where there is also space for theatre, storytelling, outings and practical experiences, inspired students to develop a critical awareness of environmental challenges and to seek innovative solutions to address them.
“After last year’s success – declared the President of Estra, Francesco Macrì –
which started the new “Traveling Schools” project, we are really very satisfied
of the great results obtained again this year in terms of involvement and active participation of students and teachers. This only confirms the winning choice made by Estra in wanting to promote an ambitious, transversal and innovative educational project on environmental sustainability that leveraged the creative drive and multiple use of expressive languages.”
The ten winning schools will be the protagonists of special award ceremonies during
who will be able to enjoy their well-deserved prize: the show “Il Grande Sconquasso” by
Straligut Theater which will touch schools as if in a real theater tour
awarded, giving life to the Traveling Schools Sustainability Tour. This show,
produced by Estra for schools and which last year was seen by more than 1,700 spectators,
represents a concrete expression of Estra’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Using an innovative system of self-production of energy via a generator bike
and photovoltaic panels, the show is characterized by low energy consumption and
an environmental impact reduced to zero. During the performance an actress-narrator
tells the adventures of his journey, inspiring the audience to reflect on the importance of change and the possibility of building a better future together.
The project still reserves some surprises: to reward the commitment of all classes
participants, they will receive a special recognition: the streaming viewing of
some interactive digital plays inspired by two of the most famous stories of all
Times: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Little Red Riding Hood. Finally, in May the 9 winners of the Smart City Contest will be discovered, organized by Estra together with ASVIS and ANCI, and which
they will receive vouchers for the purchase of educational material as a reward.