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EUROPEA Estonia in 2018

  • Teachers from Italy in Olustvere

    Cooks from Italy taught pupils of cookery in Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics.
  • Congratulations!

    Congratulations!
    The initiative "Nutitund igasse kooli" ("Smart Lessons for Every School!") gathered more than 3200 narratives for lessons where ITC was used in teaching. In VET schools category a badge was given to Katrin Uurman and Räpina School of Horticulture.
  • Plant growing project "Kurgisõbrad"

    Plant growing project "Kurgisõbrad"
    A plant growing project starts! Räpina School of Horticulture gathered more than 9500 students and kindergarden children for cucumber growing competition.
    Project homepage
    Article
  • ESTONIA 100

    ESTONIA 100
    Whole Estonia is celebrating 100th Anniversary!
    So do our friends.
    Video
  • SIA Paris

    SIA Paris
    Markus-Kaspar Ylikangas from Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics achieved 3rd place in the Cattle Judgement competition.
  • EBAMA 2.0

    EBAMA 2.0
    Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership project EBAMA 2.0 (European Boarded Agriculture by Multifunctional Activities). Järva County Vocational Training Center from Estonia is a partner. Study visit to Crete.
    Article
  • Student competition in Culinary Arts

    Student competition in Culinary Arts
    Student competition Culinary Arts in Kuressaare. Carol Mülperk Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics achieved 1st rank and Laura Sillaots from same VET school achieved 3rd rank.
  • Conference "Põllumees kui tippjuht"

    Conference "Põllumees kui tippjuht" took place in Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics. Well-known entrepreneurs participated.
  • Campaign "Month of Estonia"

    Campaign "Month of Estonia"
    Be Part of Estonian Spirit!
    EUROPEA Estonia published 32 articles during April on the EUROPEA website
    Articles
  • EUROPEA international GA & Spring Seminar

    EUROPEA international GA & Spring Seminar
    Delegation of EUROPEA Estonia participated in EUROPEA GA and seminar in Normandy, organised by EUROPEA France and EUROPEA UK.
  • Gardeners Day

    Gardeners Day
    Gardeners Day in Räpina School of Horticulture.
    Student competition took place.
  • Startup Idea Market 2018

    Student of Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics took part Startup Idea Market 2018. Event organiser was Viljandi Culture Academy.
  • OSKAJA

    OSKAJA
    OSKAJA is a pre-professional competition in Olustvere. Its directed to 9th grade students in fields of agriculture, IT, cookery, building, car, wood and electricity.
  • Student Florist Cup 2018

    Student Florist Cup 2018
    Students from Estonia, Finland and Latvia competed.
    Students of Räpina School of Horticulture participated.
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  • PÕKA

    PÕKA
    The Ministry of Rural Affairs has started the development of the "Agriculture and Fisheries Strategy 2030". On 24 April 2018, the working group on Science and Innovation and Knowledge transfer discussed about the current situation and future prospects. The representatives of schools of EUROPEA Estonian Network also attended the meeting. The work continued through year.
  • Skills Festival "Young Master"

    Skills Festival "Young Master"
    Students of EUROPEA Estonia schools took part in Young Mater competition in 31 different VET skills.
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  • EUROPEA Estonia meeting

    EUROPEA Estonia meeting
    Discussions about past, present and decisions for future.
  • Hosting...

    Colleagues from the Kolkov Higher School of Agriculture (Ukraine) had training in Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics.
  • Taitaja 2018

    Taitaja 2018
    Student competition in landscaping skills in Tampere, Finland.
    Markus Vainu, student of Räpina School of Horticulture achieved 2nd rank.
  • Forestry simulators

    Forestry simulators
    In Luua Forestry School a modern classroom, based on virtual reality opened. The classroom consist of several forestry machine simulators.
  • Competition "Young Master"

    Competition "Young Master"
    Student competitions "Young Gardener" and "Young Farmer" took place in Türi. VIP Pentathlon in Agriculture: public figures (singers etc) compete in 5 skills.

    Photos "Young Gardener"
    Photos "Young Farmer"
    Video "Young Farmer"
    Video "VIP Pentathlon 2017"
  • EUROPEA Student Competition in Forestry Skills

    EUROPEA Student Competition in Forestry Skills
    Henri Tokman, student of Luua Forestry School became the champion in forestry skills.
  • Study visit to Latvia

    Study visit to Latvia
    Teachers of Räpina School of Horticulture visited Latvian partners, horticulture companies and botanical gardens.
  • The Day of Environment

    The Day of Environment
    The Day of Environment in Räpina School of Horticulture.
    Student competition took place.
    Presentation "Wonderful World of Insects".
  • Hosting...

    Hosting...
    Duch colleagues visited HITSA, Mektory House and Luua Forestry School. Main topic: ITC in VET education.
  • The reception of the Minister of Rural Affairs

    The reception of the Minister of Rural Affairs
    Minister of Rural Affairs of Estonia, Tarmo Tamm, acknowledged the top graduates of rural economics vocational schools, the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the agriculture and rural economy field at the Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology of Tallinn University of Technology during the reception at the Ministry. The reception was held for the 20th time. Article
  • VISS

    VISS
    Students of Järva County Vocational Training Center participated with 3 cows in the contest.
    Some photos and article
  • Board of EUROPEA Estonia

    Board of EUROPEA Estonia
    Election of the board members of EUROPEA Estonia.
    Katrin Uurman continues as a Chairwoman and a National Coordinator.
  • Training camp...

    Training camp...
    Team Hungary training camp in Räpina School of Horticulture.
    Topic: landscaping.
    Aim: EuroSkills 2018.
  • Open Farm Day

    Open Farm Day
    About 400 people visited Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics during the Open Farm Day.
  • Alumni's Day

    Alumni's Day
    Alumni's Day of Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics.
    Photos
  • 70th Anniversary of Luua Forestry School

    70th Anniversary of Luua Forestry School
    The Minister of Education and Research attended the reception. Also, colleagues from EUROPEA Estonia schools were present. EUROPEA Estonia handed over the letter of thanks for longterm and fruitful cooperation.
  • Editorial Group meeting

    Editorial Group meeting
    Editors in Porto, Portugal. Katrin participated the meeting.
  • Agrolympics 2018

    Agrolympics 2018
    Team Estonia (students from Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics and Järva County Vocational Training Center) participated Agrolympics 2018, in Porto, Portugal.
    Video
  • Landscapers Days

    Landscapers Days
    Landscapers day in Räpina School of Horticulture.
    Student competition in landscaping skills. Students from Räpina School of Horticulture and Luua Forestry School competed. Kätlin Kiima, student of Räpina School of Horticulture won the competition.
    Andre Knauf made the presentation and workshop.
  • Estonian Ploughing Competition

    Estonian Ploughing Competition
    Graivo Hallikas, Keido Õunapuu, Maiko Runtal and Tom Adamson, pupils of Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics participated in Estonian Ploughing Competition in Kehtna.
  • International Student Ploughing Contest

    International Student Ploughing Contest
    33 students from 10 European countries gathered in Olustvere to take part in an annual Ploughing Party. Austria, Finland, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Slovakia, UK, Ukraine and Estonia were represented...
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  • EuroSkills 2018 in Budapest

    EuroSkills 2018 in Budapest
    Colleagues from EUROPEA Estonia schools visited the international VET skills contest EuroSkills 2018. Pupils of Räpina School of Horticulture competed in skills of floristry, landscaping.
  • EBAMA 2.0

    EBAMA 2.0
    Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership project EBAMA 2.0 (European Boarded Agriculture by Multifunctional Activities). Järva County Vocational Training Center from Estonia is a partner. Study visit to Spain.
  • Ploughing Contest in Lithuania

    Mark-Hubert Heil and Graivo Hallikas, students of Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics participated in Ploughing Competition in Lithuania. Mark-Hubert Heil achieved 2nd rank.
  • Congratulations!

    Congratulations!
    The best students in the year 2018 in Estonia are Mairold Mänd and Erik Rüütli, alumnis of Räpina School of Horticulture. Mairold and Erik achieved 3rd rank in WorldSkills 2017, in Abu Dhabi in 15.-18.10 2017.
  • EUROPEA International Autumn Seminar

    EUROPEA International Autumn Seminar
    Team Estonia participated in EUROPEA seminar in Rezt, Austria, student workshop "Alpine Farming" and competition 1st Cattle Judgement competition. Team Estonia won the competition.
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  • 10 years handicraft in Olustvere

    10 years handicraft in Olustvere
    Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics celebrated 10 years of teaching handicraft.
    Photos
  • Congratulations!

    Congratulations!
    RIHO KALA, longtime member of EUROPEA Estonia and the head of study farm in Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics received from the Minister of Rural Affairs a Silver Order of Honor. This award is given to successful action in promoting agriculture, the food industry, rural life or rural business.
  • OSKUSTE ÖÖ

    OSKUSTE ÖÖ
    Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics celebrated the event "OSKUSTE ÖÖ" (Night of Skills). Workshops in fields of agriculture, cookery and handicraft took place.
  • EUROPEA Estonia meeting

    EUROPEA Estonia meeting
    5th Agrolympics dates were announced.
    We are very happy to announce you, the 5th Agrolympics will take place at 17.-20. September 2020! The main organisers are EUROPEA Estonia Schools - Olustvere School of Service and Rural Affairs and Järvamaa Vocational Training Centre.
  • Congratulations!

    Congratulations!
    The Rural Development Foundation recognises the best teacher and student in the rural economy. The best teacher is Tõnu Reinsalu and best student is Silver Pärna. Both are from Luua Forestry School.
  • Farmers Afternoon

    Farmers Afternoon
    In Olustvere students celebrated traditional "Farmers Afternoon" and challenged freshmen. In the evening brand new machinery hall opened!
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  • Grain combine simulator

    Grain combine simulator
    Järva County Vocational Training Center updated its learning environment with a grain combine simulator. Acquirement was supported by European Union Structural Funds.
    Some photos and article
  • Cooperation agreement

    Cooperation agreement
    Estonian University of Life Sciences signed a cooperation agreement with all 4 EUROPEA Estonia schools (Järvamaa Vocational Training Centre, Luua Forestry School, Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics and Räpina School of Horticulture). According to the agreement the university and EUROPEA schools will offer varied practical trainings to students, exchange know-how, deal with teachers and students exchange, also do joint trainings.
  • Conference "Estonian Occupational Qualifications Systems 20: shall we change it again?"