Excursions on 12 and 15 April 2024

12. 4. 2024:

• Playing against HIV/AIDS (1.EE, 1.EM, 1.S)
• Excursion to the Czech Budejovice Observatory and Planetarium (1.EE, 1.ER)
• Visit to the Tatra exhibition in the South Bohemian Museum (1.EE, 1.ER)
• Excursion to the Novohradská depot of the České Budějovice Transport Company (1.EM)
• Excursions to the Clean Energy Laboratory of EG.D, a. s., and ENERGETIKA SERVIS, s. r. o. (2.EE, 2.EM)
• Excursion to JihoTech, spol. s r. o. (2.S)
• Excursion to Robert Bosch, spol. s r.o. (3.EA)
• Excursion to MOTOR JIKOV Group, a. s. (3.SA)
• Special timetable for 4th years
• (Excursion to ASPERA technology, s. r. o., for class 1.S was unfortunately cancelled)

15. 4. 2024:

• Playing against HIV/AIDS (1.ER)
• Excursion to the Horní Transport Company of České Budějovice (1.EM)
• Excursion to ASPERA technology, s. r. o. (1.ER)
• Excursion to BELIS, a. s. (1.S)
• Excursion to the Lipno Hydroelectric Power Plant (1.EE., 2.EE)
• Excursion to AGRIO MZS, s. r. o. (2.EM)
• Excursion to Budějovický Budvar (2.S)
• Excursion to Fronius Česká republika, s. r. o. (3.EA)
• Excursion to Temelín NPP and Hněvkovice Small Hydroelectric Power Plant (3.SA)
• Special timetable for 4th graders (students graduating in mathematics); students graduating in English wrote their graduation written work

REPORTS FROM INDIVIDUAL EVENTS (12. 4. 2024)

Excursion to the Czech Budejovice Observatory and Planetarium (1.EE, 1.ER)

Visit to the Tatra exhibition in the South Bohemian Museum (1.EE, 1.ER)

On Friday, 12 April 2024, pupils from 1.ER and 1.EE visited the planetarium in České Budějovice and the Tatra exhibition in the South Bohemian Museum. We met at 7:30 in front of the school and then went to the planetarium. In the planetarium, in a room with a rounded 12-meter ceiling, we were shown the night sky. The planetarium worker who showed and explained everything to us was very nice and willing to answer our questions. After the approximately one hour lecture, we watched two short films about space.

After the visit to the planetarium we went to the South Bohemian Museum to see the Tatra exhibition. Unfortunately, it was only about ten meters long aisle, where there were a few old models of cars on display. So the exhibition was a bit disappointing.

(Jukub Záruba, pupil 1.ER)

Excursion to the Novohradská depot of the České Budějovice Transport Company (1.EM)

On 12 April 2024, the 1st EM class took part in an excursion to the bus depot of the České Budějovice Transport Company in Novohradská Street. First we went to see the washing station, then to the parking lot and refueling station. Finally, we visited the workshop where we saw a burnt bus and a special bus used during various festivities. In the depot we learned a lot of interesting information about the history and daily operation of public transport in our city.

(Viktor Keist and Matyáš Vlk, pupils 1.EM)

Excursions to the Clean Energy Laboratory of EG.D, a. s., and ENERGETIKA SERVIS, s. r. o. (2.EE, 2.EM)

On 12 April 2024, an excursion to the Clean Energy Laboratory of EG.D, a. s., in Máchova Street, České Budějovice, and to the production facilities of ENERGETIKA SERVIS, s. r. o., in Křižíkova Street, was organized for the students of 2.EE and 2.EM.

In the laboratory, several stations were prepared for the students, where they gradually got acquainted with the laboratory itself for testing inverters for PV power plants, Smart Metering, measuring the quality of electricity, equipment and protective equipment for electricians and e-mobility. The stations were well prepared including test questions and small rewards for attentive students. Pupils also heard various lectures on gas and energy.

The company ENERGETIKA SERVIS, s. r. o., manufactures truss structures for power equipment and high-voltage masts. The pupils listened to an expert explanation of the manufactured structures and could see the machines for cutting and bending steel elements and the areas for welding individual parts into the overall truss structure. Thanks to the interesting technologies and the explanations of the company's employees, the excursion was very interesting and beneficial.

(Ing. Jiří Vastl, Petr Rákos)

Excursion to JihoTech, spol. s r. o. (2.S)

On Friday, 12 April 2024, class 2.S went on a field trip to JihoTech, spol. s r. o., which is located in the village of Homole and specializes in machinery and locksmith production at the top level. Miroslav Joch (managing director and partner of the company) was very beneficial and the pupils liked it very much.

(Stanislav Stropek)

Excursion to Robert Bosch, spol. s r.o. (3.EA)

On 12 April 2024, the pupils of class 3.EA had the opportunity to see the company Robert Bosch, spol. s r. o., in České Budějovice as part of a school excursion. Bosch has extensive experience in the development and production of automotive products and their products are recognised globally. The company's facilities meet international standards, which gave the pupils an insight into the design and development process of production lines. During the tour they visited different production departments. They were also able to see the production itself and a demonstration of the deployment of production robots. The excursion was enriched by our guide Mr. Martin Kopal, whom we would like to thank for his helpfulness and expert guidance.

(Ing. Stanislav Strnad)

Excursion to MOTOR JIKOV Group, a. s. (3.SA)

On April 12, 2024, the 3.SA class went on a field trip to the company MOTOR JIKOV Group, a. s. We started the tour in the hall for visitors with a presentation that introduced us to the history of the company, its focus and success. Next, we were given safety vests and divided into two groups. We had the opportunity to walk through the production area and see the furnaces and high and low pressure mold filling. We saw the production process from hot molten material to the finished product and its inspection. We all really enjoyed the tour - we got to see live what we have been learning in our Engineering Technology course. 

(Tereza Böhmová, pupil 3.SA)

REPORTS FROM INDIVIDUAL EVENTS (15 APRIL 2024)

Excursion to the Horní Transport Company of České Budějovice (1.EM)

On 15 April 2024, the 1st EM class visited the Horní depot of the České Budějovice Transport Company, which is designed for trolleybuses and electric buses. First we saw the trolleybus washing station and then we went to the light and heavy maintenance hall where we saw the diagnostic pit. Finally, we were taken to the control room, which was the most interesting of all.

(Tomáš Kindlmann, pupil 1.EM)

Excursion to ASPERA technology, s. r. o. (1.ER)

On Monday, 15 April 2024, a professional excursion of pupils of class 1.ER took place in the operation of the company ASPERA technology, s. r. o., based in Křižíkova Street. The excursion was arranged for our school by the director of the company, Mr. Ing. Pavel Kocourek in cooperation with the HR manager Mrs. Bc. Eliška Sochorovou.

After a short OSH training, the excursion to the construction and production preparation workplace began. Here, the students were introduced to the issues of demand and procurement of materials for the production of steel structures, which are the backbone of the company's production portfolio. Furthermore, the company carries out surface treatment of its own products and those of its customers (Panasonic, Mercedes Brabus, etc.) with KOMAXIT dry paint.

We moved from the design office to the operating halls, where we got to know the company's machinery and saw most of the equipment in operation. The company employs over 100 employees in various positions, and is creating additional new positions by introducing fully robotic workstations in heavy product bending, laser and plasma cutting. Welding work is performed by certified welders. Final assembly is carried out on site or directly by the customer.

The professional excursion exceeded all our expectations. The willingness, friendliness and openness of the staff introduced our students to the secrets of marketing and winning contracts in today's difficult and economically unstable times. Mr. Ing. Pavel Kocourek offered the pupils the possibility of professional practice, internships and temporary jobs. The cooperation of our school with ASPERA technology, s. r. o., was thus established in all directions.

(Mgr. Ivan Lavička)

Excursion to BELIS, a. s. (1.S)

On Monday, 15 April 2024, Class 1.S visited BELIS, a. s., a company specialising in the production of enamelware and other metal products used in the automotive industry.

Upon arrival, we were met by the HR manager Marie Petráňová. We started the excursion with a tour of the pressing plant, followed by a visit to the control centre and the enamelling plant. The pupils liked the excursion and it motivated them to work in the industry.

(Stanislav Stropek)

Excursion to the Lipno Hydroelectric Power Plant (1.EE., 2.EE)

On Monday, 15 April 2024, classes 1.EE and 2.EE together participated in an excursion to the Lipno hydroelectric power plant operated by ČEZ, a. s. It was a professional excursion on the topic of electricity production in renewable sources. The pupils were introduced to the technical parameters of the power plant and the history of its construction by means of a video. We were then divided into groups and lowered by means of a lift into the interior of the power plant, which is located about 200 m below the surface. In the underground cavern we saw the generator, ball cap, turbines and outlets of the hydroelectric power plant. The tour was accompanied by an interpretation of the professional guide Mrs. Hana Marečková.

The pupils enjoyed the excursion - the tour of the underground premises and the elevator ride to the underground was an interesting experience and the pupils realized how important the height difference is for the performance of the hydroelectric power plant.

(Ing. Jiří Vastl)

Excursion to AGRIO MZS, s. r. o. (2.EM)

On 15 April 2024, the 2nd EM class visited the engineering company AGRIO MZS, s. r. o., based in Mříč. The company is engaged in the production of spraying equipment and has more than twenty years of experience in this field. The company is also the largest manufacturer of field spraying equipment in the Czech Republic and its products are among the world's top. The company offers semi-trailer, mounted, mounted and self-propelled machines. The range includes machines with working widths from 15 to 25 m and tank capacities from 2,500 l to 14,000 l.

The company's facilities are at the level of foreign competitors, so the pupils had the opportunity to get acquainted with production at a high technological level. The whole company is concentrated in one area - during the tour the pupils went through the individual sections of production from storage and cutting of material, drilling, welding, surface treatment by blasting and painting to the final assembly of the equipment. Finished machines, not only drawn but also automotive, were also on display in the premises. We were guided through the whole company by Mr. Jan Kovařík, to whom we would like to thank!

(Ing. Stanislav Strnad)

Excursion to Budějovický Budvar (2.S)

On Monday, 15 April 2024, the 2.S class set out together with their teacher Ing. Petr Kroupa on an excursion to the national company Budějovický Budvar. Here we were picked up by our guide and taken on a guided tour. The tour started at the annual gazebo and continued through the cisterns with water from the České Budějovice underground, which is used in the production of beer. We then visited the brewery and the beer fermentation area. The last part of the excursion was the beer bottling plant, where we liked the most despite the loud noise - we saw the whole process of bottling beer. The excursion was very interesting.

(Daniel Dufek and Štěpán Konzal, students of class 2.S)

Excursion to Fronius Česká republika, s. r. o. (3.EA)

On 15 April 2024, the 3.EA class went on an excursion to the production plant of Fronius Česká republika, s. r. o.,in Český Krumlov. The visit included a tour of the plant, an introduction to the production programme, production technology and innovations and a demonstration of products. The company is involved in the production of welding equipment, inverters for photovoltaic power plants and charging stations. The excursion was very interesting and informative.

(Petr Rákos)

Excursion to Temelín NPP and Hněvkovice Small Hydroelectric Power Plant (3.SA)

On 15 April 2024, the 3.SA class took part in an excursion to Temelín NPP. Here we visited the information centre, in the cinema room of which we watched a short instructional film about nuclear energy in the Czech Republic. Then we divided into two groups. The first group went to visit the TARC (Training and Implementation Centre) and listened to a lecture on welding methods and processes. The second group stayed in the cinema room, where we were introduced to the fog chamber and the instructor described what was going on inside. We also had the opportunity to take a virtual tour of the Temelín power plant itself using VR glasses. The groups changed later.

Then followed a tour of the Small Hydroelectric Power Plant Hněvkovice. Inside the building of the pumping station we could see the pipeline connections, the valves that cascade directly to the power plant and the pump motors. Around the building, pupils could see the transformers that power the operation of these motors.

(Ondřej Novák, student of class 3.SA; Pavel Kotrlík)