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The Network of European Blue Schools

The Network of European Blue Schools is part of the EU4Ocean Coalition, an initiative funded by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE). We are a hub for all schools and teachers that strive to engage students with oceanic, marine, or water topics and raise awareness on issues related to those environments. The concept of a European Blue School evolved from the marine education expertise gathered from consultations with teachers and educators across Europe. It acknowledges the variety of cultures and school communities from the 27 EU Member States and champions the concept of open schooling – encouraging the development of local partnerships to make the learning context relevant. The challenges that the work of teachers faces are many, but through the Network of European Blue Schools, you will not be working alone. All teachers are invited to join this effort to promote ocean literacy by taking the ocean into their classroom, helping to make it everyone’s concern, no matter where you are. Teachers are mentors and inspirational figures for students and the subjects they choose at school, as well as their future career choices and attitudes toward the environment.

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Lumen Blue Project - Escola Lumen, Terrassa (Barcelona) - SPAIN

Laura Morales
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certificate_european_blue_school - Lumen
European Blue School Certificate

The European Blue School Certificate is awarded by the EU4Ocean Coalition to schools that successfully connect students with the ocean through innovative, interdisciplinary, and action-oriented educational projects.

This certification recognizes schools that:

Promote marine literacy and deepen students’ understanding of ocean-related challenges.

Develop projects that raise awareness of the importance of protecting marine ecosystems.

Encourage students to take an active role in preserving the ocean through creativity, science, and cooperation.

By achieving this certificate, schools demonstrate their commitment to becoming true Ocean Advocates, contributing to the European Union’s goal of building a more sustainable blue planet.

The Lumen School receives this recognition thanks to the project “How could you help sea turtles and reduce the percentage of deaths?”, which reflects a strong engagement with marine protection and student empowerment.
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Budihală Ramona
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CSEI ”Sf. Vasile” Craiova. teacher Ramona Budihală
Centrul Școlar pentru Educație Incluzivă ”Sf. Vasile” Craiova has been awarded.
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The BlueTech Competition 2025

Dominika Wojcieszek
ago

We invite all of you to submit applications to the BlueTech Competition 2025. This contest invites students across the EU to develop innovative solutions for cleaner, healthier oceans and waterways. Work in teams to create marine robots, renewable energy solutions, or cutting-edge biotech projects!

 

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SUBMIT THE TECH-RELATED PROJECT YOU COMPLETED TO BECOME A EUROPEAN BLUE SCHOOL!!

 

🏆 Winners will be celebrated at #EuropeanMaritimeDay in Cork (May 21-23) and gain exclusive access to research centers & mentorship opportunities! 🏆

🔹 Open to all basic, secondary, vocational & maritime schools across the EU
🔹 Apply by April 30, 2025
 

🔗 Are you up for the challenge? Apply here https://maritime-forum.ec.europa.eu/call-science-driven-students-join-bluetech-competition_en 

 

BlueTech copetition visual with people in a boat
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Our Blue School

Cleopatra Ardelean
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Our Blue School - Colegiul Mihai Viteazul Ineu

A European Blue School brings the ocean to the classroom through project-based learning and engages students in marine education topics to update their knowledge of the ocean and the blue planet.
The ‘Our Blue School’ project, implemented in our school, was attended by pupils from the primary school who carried out theoretical activities of connecting with nature and participated in an online blue workshop offered by the Mare Nostrum NGO, Constanta. 
On our journey to renew our European Blue School certificate, our college professors and students have improved their knowledge of the ocean and developed a sense of responsibility towards our planet.

Our Blue School
Our Blue School
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Flowing Together: Empowering efforts to revitalize the Fan River!

Arberora Leti
ago
Certificate

My name is Arberora, and I am an English language teacher at Pashko Vasa School in Rrëshen, Albania. I always try to inspire my students not only teaching language skills but also integrating meaningful projects that connect them to global and environmental issues.

Our school has been awarded with the Associated European Blue School status for the 2024/2025 school year, recognizing our dedication to sustainability and environmental awareness. This certification was awarded for our project, "Flowing Together: Empowering Efforts to Revitalize the Fan River!", which focuses on preserving and restoring the natural beauty of the Fan River, an important part of our local ecosystem. 

Through my role as a teacher I aim to equip students with strong language skills and also encouraging them to become responsible global citizens who care about their environment and community.

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eTwinning project titled "Forever Blue"

Hatice Buket YERELI
ago

For our eTwinning project (students aged 12-14), we are looking for a co-founder and partners, preferably Blue Schools.

Anyone interested can contact me by email: hatbuk@gmail.com 

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SOURCE: A Global Water Sustainability Initiative *FUNDED by the European Union* – Seeking Blue Schools and International Partners!

Hilal Demir
ago
SOURCE is an innovative global initiative focused on water sustainability, combining STEAM, digital literacy, and global citizenship. With our SHORE project officially EU-funded, we are seeking a passionate co-founder, International Partners and Blue Schools to collaborate on this transformative initiative.

 

Email:hillaldemir@gmail.com to become a co-founder or partner!

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eTwinning project partners search

Nela DUMEA
ago

Hello everyone,

I`m from Romania, Bacau city. We applied for a grant in second call of Shore project and our application was accepted. We already are in contact with 2 Blue Schools from Istanbul in idea to start an eTwinning project. We need one or two more partners, preferably Blue Schools. The project is focused on ocean literacy, with accent on climate change. Pupils involved 8-16 years old. If you are interested in it, please send me a message. Project will start in the middle of February. Thank you!

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Danube Guardians

Sanja Zrilić
ago

Hello everyone,
I am  from Croatia, the city of Vukovar. I teach at Secondary School

Of Economics Vukovar. Our city lies on the banks of the Danube River. We are starting a project called Danube Guardians, so if anyone is interested in working with us on this project, you can Contact me by email: sanja.zrilic.vk@gmail.co

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