On Saturday, September 29, European School participated in Iliauni Science Picnic, which took place at the Vake Park. Our tent was the center of everyone's attention - visitors took a great interest in robot fights, programmable drones, 3D pens and fun electronic experiments!

On September 25, European School took part in an exhibition at the National Science Library. Our students amazed the audience with their high-tech robots and drones.

Last Friday, on September 28, we hosted a Welcome Party for our new parents. It was a lovely occasion to get to know each other, meet the faculty members and Parent-Teacher Association chairs. Guests were given a warm welcome by the academic director, PTA chairpersons and program coordinators. They were provided with an overview of involvement opportunities and essential details about how parents can support their children through the time at the European School. There seemed to be a relaxed, informal atmosphere, and we hope that everyone enjoyed themselves. The pleasant evening concluded with the cake-cutting ceremony.

Upon showing textbook purchase receipts, the European School will be distributing Georgian Program textbooks on September 4-16, 2018. Please refer to the attached file to see the textbook list, prices, and bank account details.

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.

On May 17, 2018, Grade 2 students from Georgian Program had a demo lesson on road safety awareness. Major Levan Tsiklauri delivered a road safety talk. He described the police duties and taught children basic street safety - explained how street lights work, how to cross the road, what zebra crossing is, etc. Students learned to identify traffic signs. In the end, our guest speaker answered children’s additional questions.

On May 16, 2018, Grade 1 students from Georgian Program reviewed the transdisciplinary unit about coexisting with nature. Children discussed living and non-living things, good and bad bacteria, the effects our bad habits have on our health, etc. They exchanged viewpoints on environmental responsibilities and how to reduce our environmental impact on human health and natural world.

On May 16, 2018, Georgian Program grade 7B students participated in an open lesson themed as “I Will Swim over the Sea.” Students read famous works of literature, recalled and discussed popular movies, and brought scripted characters to life.

Giorgi Ovashvili, the Georgian film director and screenwriter, visited the European School on May 15, 2018. He sat down with the grade 9 students from Georgian Program. Our students learned about his works and discussed the movie the Other Bank which he directed in 2009.