Music transcends barriers of language, culture, and background…
…offering a unique avenue for communication and expression. By integrating music into discussions on sensitive topics, the project aims to create a safe and inclusive space where students feel comfortable sharing their experiences and seeking support.
About the project
Harmonising Minds
The motivation behind the “Harmonising Minds” project stems from the recognition of the profound impact music can have on individuals, particularly during formative years.
Why
HARMONISING MINDS project aims to use music as a methodology to address critical societal issue such as bullying, internet safety, mental health, and substance abuse among secondary school students.
What
Through engaging workshops and sessions, we aim to foster empathy, understanding, and positive behavioural change, while also providing professional development for educators and empowering young musicians to advocate for positive change within their communities.
For whom
The scope of the project will be secondary schools – students aged 12-18. Harmonising Minds empowers young musicians aged 18 to 23 to serve as innovators and advocates for positive change within their schools and communities
Partners
FORUM PARA LA EDUCACIÓN Y EL DESARROLLO, SL (Spain)
We are a Spanish organization with residence in Seville, focused on the training and educational development of people of all ages, in different areas ranging from language, training and social inclusion, through the teaching of courses oriented to the training in different sectors. Our training plans are based on enhancing the skills of students for their future immersion in the labor market, expanding and updating their knowledge, as well as courses specifically aimed at employed or unemployed workers who want to acquire new skills for their development and projection within the working market.
De La Salle College (Ireland)
De La Salle College is an all-boys second-level educational institution located in the southern suburb of Churchtown in Dublin, Ireland. We have a proud tradition of providing the highest in educational standards to those who come through our doors. The aim of De La Salle College is to educate each student to his full potential academically, culturally, socially and spiritually. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle founded the De La Salle Brothers in the 17th century in order to educate young people. The first De La Salle School in Ireland was opened near the end of the 19th century. Since then, the De La Salle schools have established an excellent reputation in educational standards. The college now has an extensive range of educational facilities to cater for about 500 pupils.There are approximately 30 teachers offering pupils an opportunity to explore the arts, science, technology and business.
CENTROS FAMILIARES DE ENSEÑANZA, S.A. (Spain)
Adharaz is an educational institution located in Seville, in Southern of Spain. Currently there are approximately 570 students and 60 staff. It belongs to the educational group called Attendis. Attendis is an educational institution with 20 schools, 10 Attendis Preschool and 3 Allkids in Andalusia and Extremadura, Spain. Its educational centers are distinguished by the role of the family in education, individualized attention, the pursuit of academic excellence and the transmission of values to their students. Furthermore, multilingualism, new technologies and sports occupy a priority place. Adharaz offers a bilingual education to students from 0 to 18 years old.
“Strumienie” Szkoła Podstawowa Stowarzyszenia STERNIK (Poland)
“Strumienie” is a primary school operating within the STERNIK association in Poland. The institution is committed to providing high-quality education and access to student development.
“Strumienie” Primary School is a girls’ school established by parents’ initiative. The school focuses on maximizing each child’s potential by tailoring teaching methods to their individual needs and abilities. The school combines a high level of teaching with character formation. Education is based on fundamental European and Christian values. An important element of the educational program is tutoring – individual support for students and their families.
Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School (Ireland)
Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School is an Irish based organisation working in and from Dublin. The school patron is Educate Together who are an Irish based charity organization. Educate Together schools are state-funded and teach the National Curriculum. They are non-fee-paying schools and are open to students of all backgrounds. They are co educational and have no school uniforms. Educate Together schools work hard to instil a sense of equality and justice in students. They embrace the input of parents, students, staff and the wider community to improve the school in every way possible. They are committed to enabling students to achieve their full potential. All students are encouraged to explore their full range of abilities and are provided with equal opportunities regardless of their identity. Educate Together schools put students at the heart of all policies and practices. All children have equal access to school and no one religion or worldview is given priority over another in Educate Together schools.
