PYP Grade 1A went on a field trip to the Experimentorium, the Scientific Museum for children. The museum is specifically tailored to encourage independent inquiry into scientific concepts; students had the chance to take a guided tour of the exhibits, as well as watch and take part in a scientific show/experiment. As they witnessed change of matter, the connection between force and speed, weight and acceleration, students were reminded of the concepts of connection and responsibility that have been at the core of their current unit of inquiry. Not only did they have the freedom to explore how various objects and elements are connected, but they also had the opportunity to learn how their actions affected the functioning of the exhibits. After the tour and the experiment, students were given time to explore the exhibits they were particularly curious about on their own and investigate together with their friends.

Quality teaching is a number one priority at the European School. To help teachers hone their skills, improve practices and stay current with changes related to teaching and learning, the European School provides them with several professional development days throughout the academic year. The most recent PD took place on March 9, 2018. Teachers focused on improving their teaching methods and participated in relevant trainings: planning, implementing and evaluating teaching practices; tips on writing recommendation letters for students; developing entrepreneurship in primary school; using Khan Academy in the classroom, etc. Teachers, who have undergone CLIL training provided by the British Council, shared their experiences with the rest of their colleagues. All in all, the PD proved to be very productive as teachers focused on those changes that affect their work with students, explored new technologies, new ideas about teaching and learning and identified the school's needs.

Grade 3B students created unique Mother's Day gifts for March 3. They have been preparing for this day for quite some time now: at the Clay Hands art studio they have been making brooches and clay pots for their moms. Later on, with the help of the school gardener, they planted flowers in the pots and created beautiful flower arrangements for their moms.

Millennium Innovations Award encourages innovative ideas and project implementation in STEM fields and technologies among youth. In the third, final round of the competition the European School team will participate among 12 teams from different regions of Georgia. Millennium Innovations Awards finals will be held in Tbilisi, April 2018. The first prize winner will participate in NASA Space Center University Study Program in the U.S.

On March 1st, the European School students from grades 3-4 visited the National Library and the Book Museum. Giorgi Kekelidze-the General Director of the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia hosted his students and offered them a very interesting tour. The famous writer even prepared gifts for the students- he gave them his fairy tale books. The students were full of emotions and impressions at the end of the day.

PYP Grade 1B visited the Tbilisi International Airport. Year 1 is currently covering the unit called ‘transportation’. The kids had an amazing opportunity to see the check-in process and enter the waiting area. Before the passengers got on board, the students boarded the plane and were greeted by the captain. Children then watched how the passengers boarded the plane and wished everyone a safe flight. Our first graders enjoyed snacks and relaxed in the VIP lounge at the end of the trip. Throughout the whole trip students were accompanied by the members of the Turkish Airlines staff and received a lot of useful information that has a direct connection to our current transdisciplinary theme, unit and lines of inquiry.

On March, 2nd we celebrated Mother's Day at the European Kindergarten. A beautiful banner was waiting for our nice moms to take photos with their kids. Children created many crafts, made cookies and chocolate mousse for their moms. It was a joyful day in our kindergarten.

Within the framework of the unit about Migration PYP grade 5 s went on a field trip to the National Gallery to see Michelangelo’s original drawings. They prepared themselves for the field trip by learning Michelangelo’s biography. Students have imitated the process of painting of the Sistine chapel by lying on their backs and painting above their heads. They have also learned how migration affected artist’s life and the style of their artworks. On the trip we had a tour guide who talked about Michelangelo and his work. Apart from viewing Michelangelo’s 6 drawing’s students had an opportunity to play a puzzle, where they could arrange the scenes from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. After the trip students were asked to share their impressions and demonstrate the new knowledge they have acquired.

The European School annual Classical Music Festival promotes classical music among students. On February 22-28 the festival was held for the fourth time. Many interesting events took place throughout the festival, but the most impressive concert was offered to the audience in the final round. Invited guests, the vocalist Liana Chivadze, the pianists Christina and Regina performed alongside with the school students. Certificates of participation and memorable gifts were presented to the participants by the Head of Jury, the composer Rusudan Sebiskveradze. The winners of the nominations: Exceptional Musical Talent, Exceptional Musical Technique, Exceptional Academic Performance, Judge’s Choice are Temur Tvauri(G6), Sisi (PYP G5), Nutsa Mestvirishvili(G5) and Luka Shatberashvili(DP G11).