Our PYP third graders visited the Tbilisi Zoo, as part of their inquiring into the unit “Oceans, seas and rivers of Earth”, They have studied about all creatures that inhabit bodies of water. Our students had the opportunity to see with their own eyes different kinds of animals and fish. During the trip students were greeted by a tour guide who took the students to the Egzotarium where they were introduced to different species of fish, snakes, frogs and other living creatures that inhabit bodies of water. The tour guide explained and provided information about the zoo animals and answered students’ questions. As part of the trip, students also took a walk around the zoo and were introduced to the animals. They also had an opportunity to feed a camel, which turned out to be an amazing experience for our students.

The European School concluded the celebrations of the IB’s 50th anniversary with a marathon around Lisi Lake, on April 28, 2018. About 50 students from Georgian Program, American High School and IB Programmes participated in the race, running 2500 meters around the lake. The purpose of the marathon was to promote sports and healthy lifestyle within our school community.

Within celebrations of the IB’s 50th anniversary, the European School organized Humanities Day on April 27, 2018. The day was filled with different activities, projects and extraordinary classes. Georgian Program Grade 10 students organized a project named “History Revived through Photography.” The students exhibited historical photographs, demonstrating how modern states were formed and developed over the course of history.

Within celebrations of the IB’s 50th anniversary, the European School organized Mathematics Day on April 26, 2018. The day was filled with different activities and extraordinary classes: “Real Life Problems Involving Percentages,” “Field Work in Mathematics,” “Summative Lesson Using Smart Technologies,” “Discovering Golden Numbers,” etc. All open lessons were research-based.

Within celebrations of the IB’s 50th anniversary, the European School organized Language and Literature Day on April 25, 2018. They day started unusually – students, dressed up as literary characters, filled the school hallways with laughter and joy as they greeted parents and teachers. The school hosted various literary events, projects, and open lessons.

Within celebrations of the IB’s 50th anniversary, the European School organized Language Acquisition Day on April 24, 2018. The day started with laughter – the European School students were greeting parents and teachers at the door, handing out chocolate, candy and sweets. Georgian Program grade 9-10 students opened the celebration with a joint class in German, French and Russian languages.

Within celebrations of the IB’s 50th anniversary, the European School organized ICT Day on April 23, 2018. The day was filled with different activities, extraordinary classes and sessions: Adding and Subtracting Numbers within 20, Paper Rocket Show, Solving Real Life Tasks Using 2D Arrays, Making LED Flasher Using Arduino, Effective Publications, etc.

Within celebrations of the IB’s 50th anniversary, the European School hosted a Student Conference on April 21, 2018. The conference consisted of different sessions and panels: Mathematics, Foreign Languages, Technology, and Natural and Social Sciences. Students from all three programs – IB, American High School, and Georgian Program - presented their works and delivered presentations. Special guests, together with our teachers, attended the conference sessions and provided students with their insight on topics discussed. In the end, students received certificates for participation.

Within celebrations of the IB’s 50th anniversary, the European School organized Science Day on April 20, 2018. Using chemicals, grade 10 students, Davit Grigolia, Misha Pruidze, Ana Akhalaia and Nini Dagargulia, applied fake cuts on their skin, pranking the guests and fellow students who gathered around and watched them in astonishment. During the day, open lessons were conducted: “The Earth and Beyond;” “The Lake Nyos Diaster;” “Melting and Boiling;” “Classifying the Natural World;” “Reaction Rate;” “Inhabitants of Africa and Australia,“ etc. Students attended an interesting and informative lecture on sleep and dreams, and then, showed Physics experiments to the audience to pique younger students’ interest in natural sciences. The school courtyard was filled with action – students organized a Chemistry show, displaying liquid nitrogen popcorn, erupting foams, Science magic tricks with fire, etc. They got to test the Physics Lab equipment that is normally used for the lab experiments. The day ended with a Georgian Program Assembly. Georgian Program students presented their projects, skits and plays, and performed for the audience.