PROJECT CONNECT and its member shipping companies steadfastly continue for the 8th consecutive year, the pioneering maritime cultural educational program “Adopt a Ship”, a unique teaching tool that has captured the hearts of students and teachers across Greece and beyond.
Approved by the Ministry of Education (since 2018), under the auspices of the Ministry of Shipping and the General Secretariat for Demographic and Family Policy and Gender Equality, the program aims to cultivate knowledge, curiosity, and love for shipping among children and teens, the future of our countries.
A Living Bridge Between Land and Sea
Through the adoption of a vessel by a school class (Elementary, Junior High, or Vocational High School), students become “sailors” and embark on a virtual journey with the ship via regular e-mail communication with the captain.
Through the captain’s letters, students learn about life at sea, discover new places, cultures, ports, and trade activities. The letters enhance learning in History, Geography, English, Mathematics, Technology, Music, Arts, and more. The classroom becomes a space where knowledge and creativity sail hand in hand!
“Adopt a Ship”, achieves 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations in the 2030 agenda (read here).
Inspiring Students and Teachers
The impact has been remarkable:
- 20,000 studentsfrom 268 schools in Greece and the United States have already participated.
- Many students are eager to read the captain’s letters and are inspired to pursue careers in shipping – some even dream of becoming captains themselves!
- New role models for children and teens are the Captains and Engineers, the crew – they become heroes of the classroom.
- Teachers describe the program as “a real, living way to bring shipping into the classroom with enthusiasm, creativity, and learning combined” and “opening windows into shipping”.
Seafarers, on the other hand, feel proud to contribute to children’s education, bridging the gap between ship and shore and fulfilling their need to give back to society. A society they serve being essential workers 4 to 6 months at a time away from their own families to transport our goods!
Join the Voyage and enroll your class too!
The dedicated team at PROJECT CONNECT provides all the necessary educational materials and continuously improves the program every year based on participant feedback, ensuring a meaningful and impactful experience for everyone involved.
For more information on how your school can participate and bring the world of shipping into your classroom, contact us:
Tel:211-1195693, 6948282298 (Efi or Elisavet)
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www.project-connect.gr
Discover the fascinating world of shipping – because knowledge travels best… by sea!
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