GEOHERITAGE AND CLIMATE CHANGE FOR HIGHLIGHTING THE PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE 2018-FI101-KA201-047206 1.9.2018-31.8.2021 The second transnational learning, teaching and training activity in Vaala, Finland March 31st – April 6th 2019 The program of the project week Sunday March 31st - at 14.00 the French guests arrive in Oulu - at 14.30-15.45 by bus to Vaala to the school centre of Vaala; the host families pick up their guests, evening by the host families - at 18.30 the teachers’ dinner by Riitta Olsbo Monday April 1st - at 8.45 gathering at Vaala Upper Secondary School, classroom 6 - the welcoming address by Jarkko Niiranen, the headmaster; municipality introduction - the preliminary evaluation of the project week - the French; some memories from the last project week in France in October 2018 - at 10.00-10.15 Skype-connection to Italy; the Italians’ presentation on their activities in Italy - the Finnish students’ presentations on the activities during the project week - preparations for snow studies - at 11.20-11.50 lunch in the school canteen - at 12.00 by foot to Kauvonsaari by the River Oulujoki; activities in groups (waterproof shoes and warm clothes) - at 14.30 by foot back to school - at 15.10 the school buses leave; the students by the host families - at 17.00 the teachers’ sauna evening and dinner in Guesthouse Kanttura by the River Oulujoki Tuesday April 2nd - at 8.45 the bus leaves for Muhos - at 9.45–11.15 visiting Pyhäkoski hydropower plant; a guided tour - at 11.30 the bus leaves for Oulu - at 12.15 lunch at the University of Oulu - at 13.00-15.00 lectures by professors Kari Strand and Pekka Rossi - at 15.15 from the university to the centre of Oulu - at 15.30-19.00 free time for shopping etc. - at 17.30 teachers’ dinner at Restaurant Sokeri-Jussin Kievari - at 19.00 the bus leaves for Vaala from the market place of Oulu - at 20.30 back in Vaala; the host families pick up the students Wednesday April 3rd - at 8.50 the bus leaves for Rokua - at 9.15-10.00 Suppa at Rokua; presentations by Reima Leinonen (Kainuun ELY-keskus/Kainuu ELY Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) and Riitta Nykänen (Metsähallitus/Parks and Wildlife Finland) - at 10.00-11.30 activities in groups; moving by snow shoes (waterproof shoes and warm clothes) - at 11.30-2.30 packed lunch in the shelter - at 12.30-14.30 activities in groups - at 14.45 by bus back to school - at 15.40 the school buses leave; the evening by the host families - at 17.30 the teachers’ dinner at the Hotel Rokua Health & Spa; municipality manager Miira Raiskila, administrative manager Ari Niskanen, technical manager Matti Kaikkonen, manager Kalle Kurtti Thursday April 4th - at 8.45 gathering at Vaala Upper Secondary School, classroom 6 - at 9.00-10.00 meeting the management group of Vaala municipality; the presentations of our municipality manager Miira Raiskila and/or administrative manager Ari Niskanen and technical manager Matti Kaikkonen - at 10.00-10.15 Skype-connection to Italy; professor Marco Giardino’s lecture - at 10.20 leaving by foot for Vaala heating plant station - at 11.00-11.30 visiting Vaala heating plant station; manager Kalle Kurtti - at 11.30-12.00 by foot back to the school centre - at 12.00-12.30 lunch in the school canteen - at 12.40 the bus leaves for Veneheitto; visiting two different farms - at 15.00 the bus leaves for Vaala from Veneheitto - at 15.40 the school buses leave - at 16.00-17.30 project meeting; the Italians via Skype - at 18.00 leaving for Utajärvi, Merilän kartano; the teachers’ dinner - at 17.00-22.00 the students’ get-together at the skiing centre in Kurikkavaara - at 22.00 the host families pick up the students Friday April 5th - at 8.45 gathering at school, classroom 6; preparing presentations on the activities - at 10.00-10.30 snow studies - at 11.30 lunch in the school canteen - at 12.00- 14.00 climate change panel; at the beginning Mrs Sophie Justice’s (Chablais Geopark) presentation on climate actions Politicians: Janne Heikkinen, Kok Marisanna Jarva, Kesk Riikka Juntunen, PS Silja Keränen, Vihreät Pirkko Mattila, Siniset Hanna Sarkkinen, Vasemmistoliitto Tytti Tuppurainen, SDP - at 14.30 coffee in the school canteen; teachers and panelists - at 14.30-15.00 evaluation (students) - at 15.10 the school buses leave - at 18.00-19.15 farewell party at school - at 19.30 -20.30 dinner in the school canteen - the evening in the host families Saturday April 6th - at 10.45 depart from the school centre of Vaala - at 14.30 the flight from Oulu via Helsinki to Geneva .