On 20th November, there will be 3-way parent-student-teacher conferences in the Main Hall. More details to be shared via Managebac. School is celebrating Astrid Lindgren’s birthday. MYP is joining the event showcasing interesting short stories and participating into different workshops.

Astrid Lindgren Week continues at the ES. Sandro Akhmeteli State Drama Theatre performed Karlsson at the ES stage. The performance was very successful. The artists demonstrated amazing mastery of performing skills. The kids watched the performance with a big interest and liked the story about a 7-year-old boy and his unusual friend naughty Karlsson.

On November 13, after Student Parliament Chair elections, Parliament members held a meeting to select desired commissions for future activities and elect leadership. Vice-Chair became Nita Bakradze, Secretary- Liza Kiria. Annamaria Ikobidze, Paata Kaloiani, Nikoloz Baghdavadze, Isabela Chigogidze, Luka Kintraia, and Nika Korchilava were elected to take positions of the Heads of Leadership, Sports, Service, Public Relations and Communications and Events Commissions respectively.

The ES students are familiar with Astrid Lindgren’s book characters. The Georgian Primary Program and the PYP students created joyful portraits of Pippi, Karlsson, Emil, Ronia, and others at the Arts lessons during the past month and exposed their paintings, both graphics and colorful artworks, at the London Avenue. 

November 14 is the birthday of the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren-an author beloved around the globe. Many of the European School students came to school dressed as naughty Pippy and gourmand Karlsson. Kids arranged the dance performance for the special guests: John Runeson- Second Secretary at the Embassy of Sweden in Georgia, Tamar Datuashvili - Communications and Cultural Affairs Officer at the Embassy of Sweden in Tbilisi, Tina Mamulashvili-publisher from Bakur Sulakauri Publishing House, Davit Gabunia-dramatist and translator. Kids loved the fact that Astrid Lindgren’s granddaughter Molly, informed about the ES celebration week, sent the ES students warm greetings. The guests shared special stories about Sweden and the famous author with the kids, they presented new books, motivated children and the most importantly inspired love of reading.

IB DP organized CAS workshop in Tsinandali Radisson Collection on 9th of November. As the result of the workshop, students improved understanding of CAS 7 learning outcomes, together with CAS project stages. Hereby workshop provided opportunity for DP12 students to share their experiences with DP 11 students, in terms of completing the CAS projects. Such workshops are regularly organized by Diploma Program, in order to make sure that students have proper understanding of CAS and its role within the program and to develop practical skills. Davit Kbilashvili

Student Parliament Chair Elections took place at the European School today, November 8. Students from all three programs (Georgian, IB and AHS) of the European School participated in the voting process. Voting procedures that started at 10 a.m. and continued up until 14:30 p.m., went smoothly and no complications were recorded. In a transparent vote counting process, the members of the administrative team of the school and chair candidates’ trustees were involved.

4A and 4B Graders of IB PYP programme had a team building lesson together to promote teamwork and positive relationships with each other. Students enjoyed activities as they learned more about each other's individual characteristics and abilities.

IB PYP psychologist provided a workshop to PYP parents, where they discussed the importance of emotional regulation and ways to establish positive communication with children. Psychologist provided strategies to help children better manage and express their feelings.