25 February 2010

EU lecture for the elementary schools in Kocani

On 25 February, the EU InfoCentre and EU Info Point in Kocani organized a presentation about the EU for seventh and eighth grade pupils from the following elementary schools in Kocani: “Nikola Karev” ,”Ss. Cyril and Methodius” ,”Rade Kratovce” and “Malina Pop Ivanova”.

About 70 students participated at the lecture about the history of the EU, its institutions, as well as the joint achievements of the European nations. Following the lecture, they took part in a Questions & Answers session and a short EU Quiz.

In the following period the EU InfoCentre planes to organize similar events in all other EU Info Points.

The activity is a part of wider programme entitled “Open doors for students” aiming to provide information, fostering communication with the youth and broadening the knowledge about EU matters through direct contact with the students. The EU InfoCentre opened its doors for the students from the primary and secondary schools, as well as for the university students.