SKOLA+ Our MERRYBOX Year

 Our MERRYBOX Year — A Story That Stays in the Heart 

This year felt like a photo album packed to the brim — page after page of meetings, emotions, challenges, discoveries…But above all, we were together.

The MERRYBOX team from Marhanets Lyceum №10 has just completed another wild, touching, and beautifully bright project year.

✔️ We created, we learned, we laughed — and sometimes barely held back tears: from exhaustion, from joy, from pride.

✔️ We dove into the world of endangered and minority languages, continued learning German, and polished our English.

✔️ We created comics that speak about what matters — freedom, shared values, and dreams.

✔️ We were part of powerful projects like SKOLA+, United in Endangered/Minority Languages, Diversity is our Wealth, and The Journey of Ferdinand the Spaniard through Ukraine.

✔️ We collaborated through eTwinning Ukraine and ERASMUS+, discovering the world — and ourselves in it. There were so many meetings — online, heartfelt, and real — the kind where you just don’t want to hit “Leave meeting”.

So many ideas blossomed in our forums, so many laughs came from each Kahoot game, so much energy flowed through our Padlet and Dippad teamwork.

And then... the gifts, surprises, and thoughtful attention from friends and partners. Huge thanks to the organizations who stood beside us with open hearts:

Tabula Rasa for  Future Generation, Science4People, Cultura Contra Balas ...You brought light and magic into every project moment. And what would we do without our parents? They are our quiet heroes behind the scenes — helping, driving, supporting, cheering us on, and understanding when things didn’t go perfectly. You’re not just helpers, you’re an irreplaceable part of the team. This year we had to say goodbye to part of our family, our dear graduates. It was tender, emotional, filled with hugs and little surprises. But we know, they’re not leaving. They’re just continuing this story in the world, carrying the MERRYBOX spirit wherever they go. Ahead of us — a few more meetings with partners in June. And then… summer. A season of inspiration, new plans, and fresh dreams. We dream of meeting in person, to see each other,  hug,  say thank you  not through a screen.

MERRYBOX is more than just projects. It’s life with meaning, friendship that lasts for years, and memories of a joyful childhood, even in times of challenge. And we truly believe: the best is yet to come.