This story was created as a collaborative eTwinning project. Each page is the product of great effort, and each page features a visit from the energy fairy Solaris. Happy reading.

ÇAĞLA BAHRAM GÜMÜŞHANE / TURKEY

Nestled among the green mountains of the Black Sea region, the students of Günyüzü Primary School in Gümüşhane eagerly awaited their guest, Solaris. On a sunny day, Solaris descended from among the clouds and landed in the schoolyard amidst the children's excited gazes. The children and their teacher, Çağla, had a short conversation with Solaris about clean energy and showed it around the green surroundings. Understanding the children's excitement, Solaris expressed its happiness at providing them with clean energy and bid them farewell, promising new acquaintances. Its next destination was Poland, a distant country where teacher Bernadeta's students awaited it.

BERNADETA MROZEK     RYDULTOWACH/ POLONYA

Solaris, a small, solar-powered mobile, arrives in Rydułtowy. Solaris visited the second-grade class of Mrs. Bernadeta. The children greeted her with great curiosity. Solaris explained that the children of Gümüşhane, who use solar and wind energy, wanted to show her their waste sorting containers and were proud that they brought water bottles to school instead of empty bottles. Solaris, very proud of the second-grade students, said:

"Every little act of kindness helps our world shine brighter!"

After a wonderful day, Solaris announced that her next school visit, with her students, will take place in ÜMMÜHAN ALTINIŞIK, BURSA - Türkiye.

ÜMMÜHAN ALTINIŞIK BURSA /TURKEY

The small solar-powered mobile vehicle Solaris arrived in Bursa, Türkiye, and met the students of teacher Ümmühan Altınışık. The children welcomed Solaris with great excitement and love. The students showed Solaris their recycling projects, windmill activities, and the environmental projects they had prepared to protect nature.Solaris was deeply impressed by the children’s love for nature. Together, they talked about clean energy in the schoolyard and discussed how small actions can make a big difference in protecting the world. Seeing the children’s enthusiasm, Solaris smiled and said:“Children who love nature are the brightest light of the future!”At the end of the day, Solaris said goodbye to the students and excitedly announced its next journey. Its next destination would be the school of teacher Seyfettin Göçer in Ordu, Türkiye.

SEYFETTİN GÖÇER ORDU /TURKEY

Having bid farewell to the lovely children of Bursa, Solaris's new destination was Ordu, the star city of the north. Teacher Seyfettin and his nature-loving students welcomed Solaris with great enthusiasm. Solaris, who chatted with the students about renewable energy, was very happy to see that the students had created projects and produced products related to renewable energy and recycling. Solaris, whose hopes for the future were renewed, could not hide its excitement at the hospitality of Ordu. After embracing all the students, it set its new route and set off towards its new destination, Romania, to meet teacher Neonila. The students waved goodbye to Solaris.

DESCALU NEONİLA HUMORULUİ / ROMANIA

After a long journey across mountains, forests, and seas, Solaris finally arrived in Romania, at C.S.E.I. “Sf. Andrei,” where teacher Neonila and her students were eagerly waiting. The children welcomed Solaris with colorful drawings and decorations made from recycled materials. Curious and excited, they proudly showed Solaris their small garden filled with flowers and herbs that they cared for every day. Solaris was deeply touched by the children’s kindness towards nature and their determination to protect the Earth. Before leaving, Solaris thanked teacher Neonila and her wonderful students for their warm welcome and inspiring ideas. With renewed hope for the future, Solaris set off once again. Its next destination would be Türkiye, where teacher Berna Tanrısever and her students were waiting excitedly to continue the journey toward a greener future.

BERNA TANRISEVER MERSİN / TURKEY

SEVDA KÖSE DENİZLİ/ TURKEY

In Denizli, Solaris was warmly welcomed by teacher Sevda Köse and her students with colorful flowers and handmade windmills.

The children proudly showed her their solar panels, recycling projects, and “Zero Waste” initiatives in the school garden. “We want to use clean energy like you!” they said excitedly.

Solaris was touched by their efforts. Together they planted trees and watched the windmills spin.

As the sun set, Solaris smiled and said:

“Every small step you take makes our future greener. You are the true heroes!”

The children gave her a Pamukkale scarf and a handmade “Green Energy” medal. With gratitude, Solaris waved goodbye and flew toward her next destination: Yozgat.

EMİNE DEMİRKESEN YOZGAT /TURKEY

After a long journey, Solaris arrived in Yozgat, a city rising like a green paradise in the middle of the Turkish steppes. Teacher Emine and her students welcomed Solaris with great excitement. The students proudly showed Solaris their eco-friendly projects and clean energy posters made from recycled materials.

Then, together, they went to Yozgat Çamlık National Park, the heart of nature. While walking among the fragrant pine trees, the children talked about the importance of protecting nature and participated in an environmental cleanup in the park. Solaris was very happy to see the students' love for nature and said:

“Children who protect nature are the brightest light of the future!”

At the end of the day, the students waved goodbye to Solaris. As Solaris left Yozgat, she took one last look at the lush green Yozgat Çamlık National Park and, excited to make new friends, turned her course towards Romania. A new adventure awaited her there with the teachers and students.

SIRBU GABRIELA SF.ANDREI /ROMANIA

After exploring the mountains, rivers, and forests, Solaris arrived in Suceava, in the beautiful Bukovina region of Romania. Landing near a small school surrounded by flowers, she was warmly welcomed by her teacher, Gabriela, and her students. The children could barely hide their excitement and delight at meeting Solaris for the first time. Before her arrival, they gave Solaris a tour of their school. They showed her the clean classrooms, furnished with eco-friendly products, and especially the beautiful garden, which they had created with patience and passion, transforming it into a joyful corner full of life and happiness. Solaris knew that wherever she went, she would always carry the memories of Bukovina with her.

Teacher Gabriela and her students visited their school and thanked Solaris for listening to their story.

Then, filled with happiness and excitement for new adventures, Solaris once again set off for Türkiye.

ELİF YENİÇERİOĞLU İSTANBUL /TURKEY

BAKOLA CHRISTINA LARISSA /GREECE

After flying over cities and across the blue Aegean Sea, Solaris arrived in Larissa, Greece, at the 14th Primary School of Larissa–Hippocrates, near the beautiful Alkazar Park and the statue of Hippocrates. There, Solaris met the 6th grade students and the school principal and teacher, Miss Bakola Christina, who welcomed the special guest with great excitement.

The children proudly showed Solaris their posters and activities about saving energy, recycling, and protecting the environment. Solaris was deeply impressed and happily said: “When children work together to protect the Earth, the future becomes brighter for everyone!”

The students promised to continue caring for nature every day. After a wonderful visit in Larissa, Solaris thanked the children for their warm welcome and continued the journey toward a new adventure.

AYGÜL GENÇ TRABZON /TURKEY

Solaris, having left Greece and passed through the Dardanelles and Bosphorus straits, was dazzled by the unique blue of the Black Sea. She thought this journey would be wonderful. She arrived in Trabzon, located in northeastern Turkey. The students and teacher of Gazi Primary School, eagerly awaiting Solaris, immediately took her to a recycling workshop. There, they showed her their three-dimensional models of renewable energy sources. They were all fascinating. Solaris couldn't believe her eyes. They also showed her recycling bins and windmills. Solaris was deeply moved. She was delighted that the students were so aware at such a young age. She told the children, "Investing in renewable energy sources is investing in our future." Looking at her watch, she realized how quickly time had passed. It was time to go for new adventures. She said goodbye to the children and set off towards Greece.