Sowing pine seeds

How to sow pine seeds? Here's the instructions made by our French partner. In order to do that, they used seeds sent by Portugal team in a 'Five boats' activity.          

    

Making of a ship PL team :)

 

Bird migration in Rieux-minervois

Our Erasmus group "To horizon and beyond" took part in an outing on bird migration 

around Rieux on Thursday 1 April 2021.

Equipped with pairs of binoculars, lent by the LPO 

(Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux),

the pupils walked through the town and along the banks of the Argent Double 

to observe and recognise the birds. About twenty species were at the end of their spyglass!

At the same time, with their noses in the air, they located the swallows' nests hanging 

on the walls.

In the afternoon, they took part in a role-playing game on bird migration. A map drawn

on the floor. Pupils "migrating birds", "hunters", "observers", "ringers". 

Challenges awaited everyone:

capricious weather, shots from a seasoned hunter, the lights of cities, 

hills to cross and the sea to cross on the way there and back.

What students said: "We learned a lot about migration while playing! "It was good! "

The pupils are ready to welcome our partners in October 2021 

and make them discover bird migration.

Thank you to Céline Luciano, LPO facilitator, for accompanying and guiding us during 

this day.

Bénédicte Tisseyre-Bopp, pour le groupe Erasmus France

Mountain biking through the Rieux-Minervois countryside

Our Erasmus group "To horizon and beyond" took part in a mountain bike trip 

around Rieux on 26 March 2021.

Riding on VTCs (Vélo Tous Chemins), the students meandered through the countryside

between vineyards, pine forests and scrubland.

If, for some cycling is a child's play, for others it was a discovery.

Technical discoveries with a bike with 3 chainrings and 6 sprockets (cassette).

At what height do I put my saddle? How do I adjust my helmet? 

Which chainring to choose?

Discovering how to ride in a group. When do I brake to avoid my friend? 

At what speed do I move to avoid being left behind or to avoid the others.

Discovering the effort. How do I make my effort when climbing? 

When do I pedal when I pass a stream filled with water? How do I move in a single?

Discovering sensations. Juggling with the holes in the vineyard paths, the stones, 

or the small turns in the single. Feeling the wind on your cheeks and hands. 

Small joys when the summit is reached. Great joy on the descents. 

Sharing moments of good humour and mutual support with friends.

The pupils are ready for the next outing, if the health crisis allows it....

Thanks to Mr Gieules for supervising the group.

Bénédicte Tisseyre-Bopp, pour le groupe Erasmus France