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.

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.

On November 5, the candidates for the European School Student Parliament Chairperson debated at the Main Conference Hall, where they discussed their visions for Student Parliament next year. After taking few minutes for their opening statements and presenting programs, the candidates took turns answering each question and discussed about the issues they felt were most important. They spoke about why they decided to run in this election, the changes they wanted to make at the European School.

This year, the ES Halloween party was hosted by Gomez and Morticia from the Addams Family. Their children-Wednesday and Pugsley kept guests entertained in scary Halloween games. Students dressed in Halloween themed costumes joined the party with great enthusiasm. Various activities were planned to entertain guests: costume parade, musical performances, fun games and nitrogen show with glowing pumpkins. The whole school was engaged in decorating the schoolyard and hallways.

A Birthday is a special day in everybody’s life and people celebrate it in different ways. It is challenging enough to plan a birthday, to consider the number of guests, location and environment. If you want to celebrate it together with your classmates, the ES café is ready to provide the space and services for the most amusing and friendly celebration. Invite guests, create the menu and enjoy your birthday together with your classmates!

What is the importance of relationships in a person’s life? Why do we need relationships? Is it possible to learn how to build a relationship? What is needed for a successful relationship? These and other questions were answered by the school counselor Keti Osiashvili at the meeting with students from grades 7a and 7b. The main topic of the meeting – The Art of Successful and Effective Relationship arose a big interest among the students.

It’s World Smile Day today, a day full of happiness, joy and laughter. Join us, make your heart happy and put a big smile on your face.

World Teachers Day is celebrated annually on 5th October since 1994.Different activities were organized at the European School to celebrate this event: Students met teachers at the main entrance and gifted with handmade cards, their wish cards and appreciation letters were collected in special boxes as well; Throughout the week several sports games were held between teachers and students; Teachers’ handcrafts, their childhood photos and their portraits created by students were exhibited at the school halls. The goal of this day is to pay regards to teachers’ services and show appreciation and respect towards them.