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Visit to the Tbilisi Zoo

20 Mar 2018

Animals, nature, ecology, biodiversity and adaptations -these are the topics covered by grade 5a students at Tbilisi zoo. Different opportunities were used for exploring science: students did some observations together with the Science teacher Manana Zhamurashvili, saw real-world examples of the animals and their habitats, determined the differences among mammals, fish, reptiles, posed questions focusing on animal behaviors - all within the trip to the zoo.

The WikiCamp at the European School

20 Mar 2018

The European School hosted a one-day WikiCamp organized by the “School of Young Historians.” Our students, Tornike Kubaneishvili, Elene Panjakidze, Elene Jokhadze and Zaal Chumburidze, along with students from different schools, participated in the WikiCamp. The camp was organized by Manana Shekiladze, the president of the Georgian Association of History Educators and the teacher at the European School. During the day, the camp participants managed to upload 344 articles on Wikipedia about cultural heritage that exists on the territories of occupied Akhalgori. David Nozadze, the European School teacher showed students how to add cultural heritage locations to google maps.

Giorgi Darchidze’s Personal Project “The Scale Model of the Sustainable School Building”

20 Mar 2018

Within the scope of his personal project, Giorgi Darchidze, IB MYP grade 10 student, has created a sustainable school scale model. Giorgi is from Adjara; while selecting project goals and contemplating their relevance, he took two factors into consideration: beautiful landscapes and tourist attractions should always be well-maintained and community members with vision, with a clearly-defined dream, should focus on energy efficiency, environment, adequate use of landscapes and environmentally responsible buildings.

The Golden Butterfly International Movie Festival

20 Mar 2018

Irakli Jaoshvili, the Head of the European School TV station, met up with students who are interested in cinematography and discussed the goals and objectives of the upcoming Golden Butterfly International Movie Festival. He provided students with relevant information including the festival’s participation requirements. In the end, students watched the Golden Butterfly award-winning movies. The Golden Butterfly International Movie Festival will take place at Tbilisi Nodar Dumbadze Professional State Youth Theatre and the European School, May 29 - June 1, 2018.

Golden Butterfly 2018

19 Mar 2018

Calls for applications for the 8th Golden Butterfly International Movie Festival 2018 have been open since March 15! The festival is open for teenagers under 18 both from Georgia and abroad.al Movie Festival 2018 have been open since March 15!

Mystery reader in PYP G4 B

19 Mar 2018

A Guest Reader visited our PYP 4th grade classroom to share a very interesting story with the students. The identity of the reader was kept a secret up to the point where she entered the classroom on the scheduled day. The students were very surprised to see one of their classmate’s parents walking through the door and the child of the Mystery Reader could not believe her eyes when she saw her mom!

Literature Quiz at the European School

19 Mar 2018

Tekla Beradze, the European School teacher, organized a literature quiz for the 8B students at the school library. The quiz consisted of various fun activities. The students tested their knowledge on “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio. They had already read the book during the summer vacation. S. Darchiashvili and G. Panjikidze emerged as overall winners. Every participant received memorable gifts. At the end, students and teachers watched some parts of the movie adaptation of “Wonder.”

“Developing Entrepreneurship in Tbilisi” Project

15 Mar 2018

The grade 9 Students of Georgian Program, together with their teachers, Maia Melikishvili and Nato Kibabidze, launched the integrated Civil Education and Mathematics project – “Developing Entrepreneurship in Tbilisi.” Within the frames of the project, students visited “Aversi” pharmaceutical company. On March 20 they will pay “PSP” pharmaceutical company a visit. Students are planning on meeting with the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia and visiting various light and heavy industry companies.

Handmade Car Race at the European School

15 Mar 2018

On April 2, 2018, the European School is organizing a handmade car competition for students. Students will make moving vehicles from recycled and re-used materials. The competition aims at encouraging students to think creatively and innovatively, develop analyzing skills, etc.