Newsletter 2012/2

Newsletter 2012/2.
In this number:
• The First Green Building for Education in
Romania
• Summer
Camps:
Education
Village
at
Baisoara and Summer Day-Camps at the
Transylvania College Campus
• Fundraising Projects: The Annual Charity
Ball and 20% for Excellence in Education
• Community Involvement Projects:
Gain
By Giving and Grandchildren for Christmas
• Celebrating Diversity: United Nations Day
•Fighting Against School Drop-Out: Project
“Together We Will Succeed”
•ECDL Testing Center
•Professional
Skills
Certification Center
Assessment
and
THE FIRST “GREEN” BUILDING FOR EDUCATION IN ROMANIA
In 2007 Happy Kids Foundation – today Transylvania College proposed a major project
to benefit the local community – the first Educational and Sports Campus in
Transylvania. The project meets the need of education at international standards, with
emphasis on life-long learning programmes, character development programs and lots
of extracurricular activities for children and youth. Within this project, Transylvania
College Foundation has built a modern campus, able to serve the entire community in
Transylvania.
In 2012, the project continued with the construction of the second educational
building, built on green principles. The new building is a model for sustainable
construction, considering the wellbeing of the environment and the health of the
beneficiaries, being scientifically proven that in a green building the students’ learning
capacities increase by 26%, exam results increase by 18% and medical absences are
reduced by over 10%.
The newest building in the campus was inaugurated on the 22nd of November,
in the presence of His Excellency, Mr. Martin Harris, Ambassador of Great Britain
in Bucharest and Mayor of the city of Cluj-Napoca, Mr. Emil Boc.
His Excellency, Ambassador Martin Harris congratulated the founders of the school and
admitted that he was impressed with the advanced level of community involvement in
the project, with the support provided by the parents and the local companies in building
our school and in ensuring that it meets the highest standards of quality in education.
In his speech, Mr. Emil Boc, Cluj-Napoca's Mayor, stressed the importance of top
quality education as a brand of Cluj and declared Transylvania College a model of
innovation and good practice. Mr. Mayor pointed out that he hoped that our model
would serve as an inspiration for developing more green buildings for education.
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SUMMER CAMPS
EDUCATION VILLAGE AT BĂIŞOARA
The project aims to build and
create a special environment for
organizing camps for children. The
camp is a model both by offering
accessible facilities and special
programmes to help the integration
of children with disabilities.
During the summer camp we
enforce learning activities for
students in which they will develop
teamwork abilities, self-respect
and respect for the people around
them, human relationships and
green
knowledge
and
attunements.
The camp that took place in July
2012 hosted 15 children, of whom
8 with disabilities.
During the 1st week of October, a
group of 16 students and 3
teachers from Lyceum alpinum
Zuoz, Switzerland, were involved
in building the multifunctional room
at the Băişoara campsite. This
room is 80 square meters and will
serve both as a dining room and a
conference room.
The project was implemented with the support of the following
sponsors: Cemacon SA, Holcim Romania SA and Rehau Austria.
IN THE CAMPUS OF TRANSYLVANIA COLLEGE
The Summer Camp held in the
Campus of Transylvania College took
place during the summer holidays, for
a period of 4 weeks.
The activities included weekly themes.
Most of these games are created
especially for teamwork activities that
will help attendants develop their
organizational abilities and leadership
skills. All these daily activities are
assisted by
complementary
challenges
that
encourages
development of “green” behaviour.
Fun, self-trust development and
responsibility are also key-words
through which you can describe all the
activities mentioned above.
This summer, 60 children participated
in the summer camps held in the
Transylvania College Campus.
FUNDRAISING PROJECTS
THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BALL
The annual charity ball is
the foundation’s main
fundraising event, held
with the purpose of
supporting the scholarship
fund
of
Transylvania
College.
This year the annual ball
was
held
at
Hotel
„Continental” on the 5th
November, with the theme
“Halloween” and it was a
great success!
We wish to thank all participants for their presence and for the
generosity of supporting our cause! Thanks to their contribution,
deserving students from disadvantaged families, will receive a
chance to benefit of the education of excellence offered by
Transylvania College.
All those who bought tickets, made donations or participated in the
raffle and auction, contributed to the success of this charity event.
We wish to thank the parents and friends of our school and
foundation, as well as the companies they represent, for their support
given in organizing the event!
We also thank Mr. Sorin Misiriantu, the MC of the event; Lucca the
Magician, for making this night magical, David Bryan, for entertaining
us with his wonderful voice, and the T-Dance group who electrified
the evening, dancing "Thriller"-style.
20% FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
The Law allows companies to offer sponsorship to foundations
or educational institutions and benefit from tax relief to certain
limits.
Transylvania College Foundation aims to invest the donations
coming from directing 20% of the profit tax on supporting
excellence in education. We aim to further develop the
educational-sports campus as well as the special programs of
the Foundation:
the scholarship program, creativity
development programs, programs of
development and
innovation through science and technology.
We are honored to have the trust and support of all the
companies who stood by us this year and we wish to take this
opportunity to thank them for being our partners!
We
would
be
happy to enlarge
our list of friends
and
add
new
leaves
on
our
Sponsorship Tree,
in order to achieve
our goals.
Your contributions will help many generations of students to
enjoy high quality education and be prepared for success.
For further details please call Domnita Fechete: 0724 087142
or email: domnita.fechete@transylvania-collegero.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROJECTS
GAIN BY GIVING:
SAINT NICHOLAS BAZAAR
Every year the Saint Nicholas Bazaar is
organized by Transylvania College within
Iulius Mall, involving the students in our
school and kindergarten community, as well
as other schools from the city, concrete
fundraising actions for a nobile cause,
decided by the children.
We are deeply impressed by the generosity of
both children and parents for the help given to
those in need this year within this charitable
project “St. Nicholas Bazaar”!
This year children sold toys, books, handmade Christmas decorations and sports gear.
At the end of the event, the children that
participated as vendors donated 50% of what
they’ve earned to a charitable cause. From
these donations an amount of 2100 RON was
gathered and the Student Council decided
that the money will support the projects of
Transylvania Autism Association. We thank all
the 172 students, 70 parents and 30 teachers
coming from 9 schools in Cluj who
participated at this charitable action for
bringing the joy of Christmas in the hearts of
those less fortunate.
GRANDCHILDREN FOR CHRISTMAS
A group of students from Transylvania College
joined the initiative of the talented magician,
Cristian Gog, in his project called „Grandchildren
for Christmas”, to bring the joy of the winter
holidays into the hearts of almost 400 elderly
people without families, thus having to spend
Christmas all by themselves.
Cristian, together with our students, raised
donations from all those who wished to contribute
at this charitable event, within a special show,
organized on the 16th of December, in Polus
Center.
While the Transylvania College Choir caroled to
the audience, the students donated sweets, fruits
and food, to make the “grandparents” happy. The
children became their “Grandchildren for
Christmas” and put a smile on their faces on this
special day.
THE FIGHT AGAINST SCHOOL DROP-OUT: “TOGETHER WE WILL SUCCEED”
In the context of the main objective: "Increase in frequency and maintaining primary and secondary students at
risk of early school dropout in an attractive and quality education system, the project "Together we will Succeed“
continued its activity by implementing remedial activities, counseling and guidance for developing a knowledgebased society within the 8th institutions involved („Lucian Blaga” and „Eugen Pora” High Schools, Middle schools
”Constantin Brâncuşi”, „A. Şaguna”-Turda, „S. Balint”-Copăceni, Technical College „Dr. I. Ratiu”-Turda and School
Group „St. Pascu” – Apahida). Starting with October 2012, 400 students and 200 parents participate in the
participă la remedial and counseling activities, coordinated by 60 teachers. During October and November 2012,
the management of the project from “Transylvania College” Foundation unfolded monitoring activities at all the
educational institutions involved in the project aiming at the identification of both the positive and negative
aspects, as well as those that need improvement.
The way how ”Transylvania College” Foundation implements the activities within the project in order to fulfill the general objective he
specific objectives, the promotion of the results and the assurance of sustainability made the foundation become a “multiplier of
European values”, that has been recognized with awarding it 3rd Prize at the “Gala for Multipliers of European Values in North
Transylvania, 2012”. This event was part of the “REGIO Days” organized by the Development Agency of the Nord-Western Region .
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY: UNITED NATIONS’ DAY
The United Nations officially came to existence on the 24th of October 1945. The day has been
celebrated since 1948 each year, around the world, as United Nations Day. Our foundation
celebrates every year the cultural diversity of the community of students in our school in kindergarten
on this very day. Having colleagues from 25 different countries, our students celebrate the
differences, the commonalities and the uniqueness of the environment they study day by day. This
year the UN Day showcase started with organizing exhibits of different countries by students from
every year group within the school. Students wore traditional costumes, presented dances and, with
the help of their parents, prepared traditional dishes of the countries they represented. The show
following the exhibition took the audience around the world with dances and performances
presented by the students.
Our school has even been featured on the news and our students have been publicly congratulated
for respecting and celebrating diversity. http://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/ardeal/ziua-natiunilor-unitesarbatorita-de-sute-de-elevi-din-cluj.html
SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND
CERTIFICATION CENTRE
Transylvania College Foundation is an
authorised ECDL testing centre (nr. 469),
open to all those who wish to obtain
European Computer Driving Licence –
ECDL
ECDL is also known as International
Computer Driving License (ICDL), is a
computer literacy certification programme
provided by ECDL Foundation. ECDL /
ICDL certification is a globally recognized
information
and
communication
technology (ICT) and digital literacy
qualification.
“Transylvania College” Foundation is an
authorized ECDL Testing Center, open to
everyone who wishes to obtain the ECDL
permit.
According to ECDL Foundation, the
ECDL/ ICDL certification is recognized
and supported by national governments,
computer societies (such as the BCS and
ICS), international organizations and
private corporations.
For enrollment and any further information
please contact us by phone: 0264.418.990
or by mail:
lenuta.stoian@transylvania-college.ro
Transylvania College Foundation received authorisation as a center of assessment and
certification of professional skills. The authorisation was granted by the National Authority for
Qualifications in December 2012.
The assessment and certification center is authorised to conduct evaluation processes and
certify professional skills, obtained in different ways than the formal ones.
After completing the evaluation process, each candidate may obtain a certificate of professional
competence with the same value as a certificate issued by an approved training programme.
The certificates are recognized on the labor market. The programme addresses those who wish
to evaluate and certify their skills or knowledge as a Project Manager and Certified Trainer.
The program addresses those who want to assess and certify their skills or knowledge for
occupations held as Project Manager and Trainer, if the candidate :
-possesses experience in the field,
-is a busy person who doesn't have time to attend a course in one of these areas
-possesses knowledge gained through individual study
-possesses knowledge and skills acquired on courses taken within the companies he/she
worked before and acquired only internal degree.
The certificates issued to all units of competence relevant to specific occupations are equivalent with the graduation certificates issued by the national adult vocational training centres.
The Benefits of Skills Assessment: Professional recognition; Obtaining a nationally and
internationally recognized certificate of professional competence, proving experience in a
particular field; Emphasizing ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills and
capacity of the thinking, analysis and synthesis to achieve results at the quality levels required
by the occupational standards; Accompanies the resume and offers a guarantee, thereby
increasing employability and career development opportunities.
For any further information, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone: 0264.418.990 or mail:
evaluare@transylvania-college.ro.
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE THESE PARTNERS: