April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. For the ES, it is vital to create an inclusive and caring environment for all. We support children with autism to lead full and meaningful lives. The MYP students once again proved to be responsible and caring citizens on Friday, April 1st when beneficiaries of Children of the Sun visited the European School. Guests and hosts spent lunchtime together and had a lot of fun. Not only did MYP students engage in the campaign, but students and staff from other programs also. They bought different souvenirs and symbols associated with this day to raise awareness about autism in the school community. In the end, the ES administration presented gifts to visitors and planned to conduct joint activities regularly. 

On March 29, 2022, in the framework of the Women's History Month, American High School 10th grade students held a roundtable discussion on the topic "Women in World History". Under the mentorship of Mariam Khataishvili, PhD, AHS student engagement coordinator and ES social science teacher, students conducted research and delivered presentations on the women's issues in world history. Discussion topics included but were not limited to the "Female pioneers in STEM in the late 18th-19th century in the United States and Europe: Risks of social hierarchies and achievements", "How Angela Merkel changed Germany?", "Role of Hillary Clinton in women's empowerment", "Fashion as a way of self-expression: Comparative Analysis of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Madeleine Albright", "Australia's first ever female member of parliament and a women's rights activist, Edith Cowan", "Eleanor Roosevelt’s path to success", "Florence Nightingale’s fight In becoming a nurse", "588th Night Bomber Regiment’s effects on changing gender roles regarding the military in post soviet countries", "Leadership style of female leaders: Hatshepsut, Tamar the King, Angela Merkel", "Sojourner Truth and Rosa Parks: Influential tactics to impact women’s rights in 19th and 20th century America".

On April 4, 2022, American High School hosted Maria Petrova, Senior Admissions Counselor and Recruitment Coordinator of American University in Bulgaria (AUBG). The guest talked about AUBG, its application procedure and life on campus. The meeting was ended with Q&A session that guided American High School students through the entire application process.

Using the digital design, robotics, and Fablab, the MYP project was initiated to create educational and eco-friendly toys for kindergarten students. The project lasted for two months. The students studied how to create a toy design in general, taking into account the age and features, prototyping, and determining its final design.

On Thursday, March 31st, the American High School hosted an event marking 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Georgia with visiting honorable guests: U.S. Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan and the Attaché for Culture and Education Mr. Christopher Anderson.

Today, on March 28th, Ms. Vedrana Pavletic - the Development and Recognition Manager for the IB in Africa, Europe, and Middle East region, paid a courtesy visit to the European School. The purpose of the visit was to officially congratulate the school on the authorization of the Career-related Programme (IBCP). The guest met the Principal and the leadership of IB programs and discussed matters related to the implementation of the IB programs at the ES. The visit also included a school tour led by the IB students.

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. This year, the campaign #IWantSocks aims to support the Ukrainian people. In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day, the European School students raised 3000 GEL by purchasing colorful socks. 10% of the money raised from the campaign will be transferred to the Ukrainian Down Syndrome Association. Additionally, the students have the opportunity to send purchased socks to Ukrainian people. 

On March 21st the European Kindergarten celebrated the International Day of Forests with many interesting activities. Children worked in groups and made such an incredible art project, they talked about the importance of forests and how important it is to take good care of our mother nature.

Under the unit ‘how the world works’, grade 5, Georgian A students learned about space and the universe. Students read unit related articles, learned scientific vocabulary, conducted research and collected data. They had the opportunity to meet Ramaz Sartania, who is a geographer and the head of the Diploma Programme at the European School. Ramaz shared his knowledge and experience with the students. He asked and answered inquiry-based questions and showed beautiful visuals of the universe and space. Children were thinkers and communicators and enjoyed the meeting with the guest speaker.