COMENIUS PROGRAMME
COMENIUS PROGRAMME
12.10. – 21.10.2012
WE ARE
PROMOTING REGIONAL TRADITIONS
Anglické gymnázium, SOŠ a
VOŠ, s.r.o.
Pardubice
Centro di Formazione
Professionale –
Universita Popolare Trentina
Arco
WELCOME TO THE CZECH REPUBLIC!!!
WELCOME TO PARDUBICE!!!
Comenius exchange stay has just started!!! We hope that you will all enjoy your stay in the
Czech Republic and you will spend a pleasant time in our country. Except for the practice
firm trade fair the main aim of the exchange is to learn and experience the way the Czechs
live in their country, learn something about the culture, lifestyle, language, customs and last
but not least our REGIONAL TRADITIONS!!!
In this booklet there are contacts (telephone numbers) of teachers, partner list of students but
you can also you can read about the most typical things of the Czech Republic.
If you have some problems, wishes or complaints, please feel free to tell us or ask us.
ENJOY THE STAY IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND HAVE FUN !!! 
Contacts
Teachers:
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Petra Šimečková 00420 606 884 203
Lucie Zídková 00420 777 828 196
Paolo Retino 0039 3803 102 831
Maurizio Miori 0039 3480625683
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Partner list
Anna Gruberová
Andrea Piazzese
Alexandra Krejčíková
Sara Abouhilale
Dinh Tiep Tran
Andrea Bertamini
Barbara Boušková
Tania Simonetti
Marie Sommersová
Nicola Micheli
Pavla Svobodová
Sonya Baba
Lucie Křičenská
Tea Nuredini
Michaela Štětková
Luljeta Alija
Helena Steinerová
Marialuisa Paina
Dominika Láníková
Simona Filangeri
Kristýna Poláková
Luca Busato
Michaela Dytrtová
Gentiana Kosturi
Jonáš Fibigr
Nicholas Benini
Jitka Nacková
Simone Quagliano
Šárka Kousalová
Camilla Pedroncelli
Andrea Špecingerová
Jessica Passerini
Sandra Hamsová
Glory Aikoriogie
Petra Semonská
Giorgia Santoni
Welcome to Pardubice!
Pardubice is a region town with the population up to 100,000
inhabitants.
It lies in the centre of East Bohemia on the confluence of the
River Elbe and the River Chrudimka. The oldest preserved
written reference to its existence dates back to the end of the
13th century, with Pardubice becoming a town sometime
around 1340.
Pardubice is very accessible by almost all modes of transport. It
is an important node on the European rail network. It lies only
104 km from Prague. It even has its own airport.
PROGRAMME:
Friday
12 October
Saturday
13 October
Sunday
14 October
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in the evening - arrival of Italian teachers and students
-
family day
teachers – individual programme
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meeting point – in front of the school at 9.30 a.m.
THE MUSEUM OF PUPPETS
 Useful information:
The museum was opened in 1972 in Chrudim. The private collection of
Prof. Jan Malík is the base for collections of museum.
The permanent exposition shows the development of puppetry in CR
since the beginning till the modern history. The foreign part presents
the best of the world’s puppetry. The first is Orient where you can see
the shadow puppets. The exposition is in the most beautiful historical
building, Mydlářův dům. The oldest puppets are from 18th century.
The seasonal exposition will show the present production in the
puppetry.
The museum celebrates 40 years from the origin this year. So the
buildings and expositions are being rebuilt.
SLATIŇANY CASTLE, KOČIČÍ HRÁDEK, BÁRA
 Useful information:
SLATIŇANY CASTLE belongs to the most important buildings in
Slatiňany in Chrudim. It is located in the southwestern outskirts of the
town. In 2001 the castle was proclaimed as a cultural monument. From
1761 to 1945 it was owned by family of Auersperg. In 1950 a horse
museum was built.
KOČIČÍ HRÁDEK is a miniature of the castle, which was built in 19th
century by princess Vilemina Auersperg. It is situated in a forest behind
the Slatiňany park.
BÁRA is a wooden observation tower built in 2009.
Monday
15 October
CITY HALL
 meeting point – in front of the city hall at 8.45 a.m.
 official audience by the city mayor at 9 a.m
 short presentation about Pardubice in English at
9.30 a.m.
OLD TOWN TOUR
 in Italian, from 10.30 to 12 a.m.
INDIVIDUAL LUNCH
 from 12 to 1.30 p.m.
LOCAL BREWERY - Pivovar Pernštejn
 meeting point – in front of the brewery at 2 a.m.
 the tour lasts 1.5 hours and involves tasting of beer
(teachers) and non-alcoholic drinks (students)
 Useful information:
Tradition of brewing industry dates back to 14th century
but the building of the brewery was built in 1871 by Pardubice
joint-stock brewery. They used to produce the strongest dark beer on the
continent Porter (19%). Only 1930´s saw the top of beer production with
100 000 hectolitres a year. Later on the state became the owner of the
brewery until 1993.
Tuesday
16 October
GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP
 meeting point – at school at 8.30 a.m.
 presentation on gingerbread production
 decorating gingerbread
LUNCH IN SCHOOL CANTEEN
 from 11 to 12.30 a.m.
TRIP TO KUNĚTICKÁ HORA CASTLE
 meeting point – in front of the school at 13 p.m.
 Useful information:
The castle Kunětická is not so far from Pardubice. “Hora” means
“mountain”.Why is so small hill called mountain? Because all around the
Pardubice is just one big plane and Kunětická hora is the only one hill in
this landscape. So it seems to be really high.
There are many events which you can visit in surroundings of Kunětická
hora. For example- opening ceremonies, burning of witches, summer
theatre, festival of crafts, musical festivals, children’s days.
Wednesday
17 October
PRAGUE
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meeting point – in front of the school at 7 a.m.
 Useful information:
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and
fourteenth largest city in the European Union. The city has about
1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have
a population of nearly 2.0 million.
Prague has been a political, cultural, and economic centre of
central Europe. Founded during the Romanesque and flourishing
by the Gothic and Renaissance eras, Prague was then also the
capital of the Holy Roman Empire.
Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many
of which survived the violence and destruction of twentieth
century Europe. Main attractions include the following:

Prague Castle
● the Charles Bridge

Old Town Square
● the Jewish Quarter

the Lennon Wall
● Petřín hill
Prague has more than ten major museums, many theatres,
galleries, cinemas, and other historical exhibits. A modern public
transportation system connects the city. Also, Prague is home to a
wide range of public and private schools, including the
famous Charles University. In 2011, Prague was the sixth most
visited city in Europe.
Thursday
18 October
CRUISE DOWN THE RIVER ELBE
 meeting point – at the steamboat anchorage at 10.40 a.m.
 Useful information: 
This steamboat was built in 2001 and modernized in 2011. Its length is
27,2o m and it can carry up to 75 people. You can find a restaurant on
its board as well.
It goes down the river Elbe to village Kunětice and back to Pardubice,
which takes 3 hours.
Other important tradition in our region is its industry.
Our town has a large number of industrial companies. In the
19th century engineering and food-processing companies
began to spring up here. In the 20th century they were joined
by the chemical and electrical engineering industry. Pardubice
experienced a dynamic growth. The chemical industry was
represented primarily by Synthesia, which developed the
world-renowned plastic explosive Semtex. The synonymous
one was Tesla with the electrical engineering industry. Today
the former site of Tesla named Foxconn CZ employs about
5000 people and is one of the largest manufacturers of
computers in Europe.
Friday
19 October
REGIONAL PRACTICE FIRMS TRADE IN OUR
SCHOOL
 Useful information:
 16 years of tradition
 up to 20 participating practice firms a year
 foreign practice firms participation (Germany, Italy)
LUNCH IN THE SCHOOL CANTEEN
 from 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Other important tradition:
Ice hockey has been played in Pardubice since the beginning of 20th
century.
Organised hockey was founded in Pardubice by Vilém Weiss in 1923
when also hockey club LTC Pardubice was established. Regular
competitions started in 1930. After the end of Second World War an
ice rink was installed and in 1947 before Christmas a new winter
sports stadium with artificial ice rink was opened.
In season 1949/1950 Pardubice won in its division and managed to
get to the Czech National League. Since that time the club has been
present in it. Almost all matches are sold out as the people in our
region are really into ice hockey. Our team won the season 2011/2012!
Saturday
20 October
Sunday
21 October
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family day
teachers – individual programme
-
departure of the Italian group
HAVE A GOOD JOURNEY and
COME BACK AGAIN!
USEFUL CZECH EXPRESSIONS:
Good morning
Good evening
Good night
Good bye
Hello
How are you?
Thank you
Please
Where are the toilets?
How much is it?
Can you help me?
What time is it?
I got lost.
Where is ….?
Dobré ráno
Dobrý večer
Dobrou noc
Nashledanou
Ahoj, Čau
Jak se máš?
Děkuju, Díky
Prosím
Kde jsou toalety?
Kolik to stojí?
Můžete mi pomoci?
Kolik je hodin?
Ztratil/a jsem se.
Kde je ….?