As part of the final year of PYP, the fifth graders held a huge exhibition of projects that they designed, researched, and implemented over the course of seven weeks. The main theme was “Sharing the Planet” and students chose topics connected to this theme, such as public transportation, deforestation, air pollution, child welfare, healthcare access, and racism. Students had to research and interview experts related to their topic, conduct surveys, develop and execute a community action, and prepare a creative performance. All of their information was combined on a large display that, along with the performances, was shown on the Exhibition day. Students added their own flair with food, games, balloons, stickers and more. Overall, it was an extremely fun event and it demonstrated how much the students had learned over their time in PYP. Many parents commented on the changes they saw in their children and how they were more independent, curious, and engaged. Even the students themselves stated that the Exhibition process was fascinating. One student stated that it gave them the opportunity to prove to themselves that they could work hard and succeed. Throughout the process, Exhibition develops a student’s social, thinking, self-management, research, and communication skills, combining not only their academic accomplishments but also the attributes promoted by the International Baccalaureate. It is the first major milestone in a young learner’s journey to become an internationally minded inquirer.

During the past 10 years the European School has had a rich history of growth and development. These past ten years reflect self-assertion, exploration and of course, success. The European School has obtained its dignified place not only in Georgia, but also within the international education community.

A whole series of events designed to celebrate Independence Day of Georgia were planned at the European School on May 26, 2018. The day started with a flag-raising ceremony. The flag was designed and made by our students. The students were dressed in Georgian flag-themed t-shirts of their own design. The school played the anthem of Democratic Republic of Georgia during the flag-raising ceremony.

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On the 26 th of May Georgia celebrates the 100th anniversary of independence. Children coloured the flags of Democratic Republic of Georgia and Georgian National flag, listened to the National Anthem and took photos for memory.

A whole series of events designed to celebrate Independence Day of Georgia were planned at the European School on May 25, 2018. In the morning students started gathering around the school entrance - this where the national symbols of first Republic of Georgia were exhibited: the flag, coat of arms, currency, etc. Students discussed the importance of Independence Day and decorated the school yard with Independence Day symbols. American High School grade 10 students covered the school walls with “100 FREE” signs.

English speaking students in year 3 and 4 at the European Kindergarten organized a play “Snow White and Seven Dwarfs” on May 23, 2018. Children wore stage costumes and presented the entire year’s material.

A whole series of events designed to celebrate Independence Day of Georgia were planned at the European School. On May 23, 2018, Georgian Program grade 9-11 students participated in a travelling exhibition event. Students, together with their art teacher, discussed the history of Georgia and tried to view art through different lens: they spoke about art as a form of protest, Georgian protest art, creativity and resistance, restrictions upon artistic expression, etc. Students examined old photos and creative works that reveal history and the passage of time.

In the frame of unit of inquiry “Energy” PYP 4B grade students visited “Crazy Hall” to transfer their theoretical knowledge into practice and clearly see interrelations between different types of energy. Students could not hide their emotions when they realized that jumping down from climbing walls and falling into foam pit was the result of gravitational potential energy that was changed into kinetic energy; And that gravitational force was the reason of making them difficult to climb out from that foam pit. While jumping on the trampoline they understood that the energy stored in a stretched object was elastic potential energy making them bounce up and down over and over. The students spent (consumed) their mechanical energy during one hour and went back to school with awareness of concept of different types of energy. It was great opportunity for students to mix up knowledge with fun.