De Reuzenstoet (Borgerhout)

1. School/Organization, where the practice is collected: AGSO, De Reuzen vzw

2. Description
The giant procession in Borgerhout is a traditional event in which large puppets, carried by participants, parade through the streets of the neighbourhood. The event is an important part of the community's cultural identity and promotes cooperation, creativity, and pride among the residents. It provides a platform for social cohesion and strengthens the bonds between different groups in the community, contributing to community building. The giant procession is therefore a valuable contribution to the strengthening of social cohesion in Borgerhout and surrounding areas.

Several schools and school organizations participate in this cultural event. Hereby each school and/or organization builds a giant. This building process stimulates children and youngsters to cooperate with each other which enhances several competences of citizenship.

The event is praised by its neighbourhood and received a Flemish award (ultima-award) for its practice and meaning of inheritance.

3. Assessment:
☒ Yes
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Depending on how the project of the ‘Reuzenstoet’ is executed in each school. The construction of the giant is easily assessed in a summative way by looking at the result of the building process. However it’s also an opportunity to spend attention on formative assessment in skills like cooperation and participation.

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