Within the transdisciplinary unit "How the World Works", students learned about the central idea of processes that are used to structure, guide, and control actions to ensure a better outcome. We invited Ms. Tea Chikviladze, First Aid Coordinator in Georgia Red Cross Society, to conduct a first aid training for the 5th graders. Students got the chance to practice giving first aid and learn how to perform CPR on people in need of it. Moreover, they familiarized themselves with the problems a person may face when in danger. “Red Cross is the organization that gives the first help to the people that are feeling bad or are in need. Remember an emergency number - 112. “ Danyil Yevstafiev “We need this kind of training in order to be able to help a person in any situation. The most interesting part was practicing on mannequins. “ Abdukodir Abdurashidov “It was a very helpful training, especially because I want to become a doctor. You can use all the tips in life, but carefully. “ Nilay Melek “I hope all people who were saved like this, feel well”. “I think Red Cross Organization was created by very kind people”. Alexandra Chuprina “If a person is unconscious, she/he still hears you. So, you should look after your words”. Aisha Valieva “I am glad that I learned how to do CPR”. Mariam Khurodze “I think that it is very good that we learned some tips for the first aid because we will be able to help people when they need our help.” - Ana Chkhaidze “The workshop was connected with the unit "Processes". We learned how to behave in emergency situations. It was very helpful because nobody knows when we will need to use it.” - Aram Telebnia

Within the scope of a food science project, PYP Grade 5 students found out whether storing different kinds of fruits in the fridge destroys their unique flavors. They compared it against unrefrigerated fruits and analyzed their findings.

Within the line of inquiry " Similarities and Differences between the Cultures", our PYP Grade 4 students visited the State Museum of Georgian Folk Songs and Instruments. The museum contains three exhibition halls exhibiting Georgian folk songs and musical instruments, Eastern musical instruments and European classical and mechanical instruments. Students inquired into the ways in which they can make differences and similarities between cultures. They observed a large number of artifacts, photos and audio-video archives, as well as many different types of musical instruments from Georgia. Children were accompanied by the music teacher so that they could use the knowledge learnt during this visit at their next lessons.

On Friday, October 19, our grade 8 students from the IB Middle Years Programme went on a field trip to the Hippodrome stable. They enjoyed an exciting and educational introduction to the world of horses and equestrian sport. Students gained an understanding of horse keeping and received a hands-on training on grooming. They even got the chance to ride a horse and learn the basics of horseback riding: how to mount and dismount, steer safely and keep the proper riding position. The day was full of memorable experiences and our 8th graders resolved to get back to their newly acquainted four-legged friends in the near future.

On October 17, students of the European School joined an ongoing campaign "Sport Against Bullying", aiming to tackle the bullying problem in children. Our school hosted Guram Tushishvili, the world champion in judo, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, Shalva Gogoladze, Deputy Ombudsman Eka Skhiladze, and prominent photographer and traveler Goga Chanadiri.

On October 8, Lika Vekua, Georgian language teacher at IB PYP, gave her pupils a fun lesson on the poem "Vepkhistkaosani": "-How can I make “Vepkhistkaosani” by Shota Rustaveli more interesting and entertaining for the 4th graders? -This was my biggest challenge as I was preparing for the lesson. I turned to our Georgian library and its librarian, Miss Nino, for help. She provided me with a fair amount of books, posters, board games, maps and puzzles, that made it fun to learn more about this masterpiece of the Georgian literature. In the beginning, I was not sure where to start, so I let my pupils decide. We put all the materials on the table and students started to express their opinions, they engaged in the lively discussion and shared opinions about the poem. In addition, the pupils enjoyed playing the board game of "Vepkhistkaosani". This is how they became little explorers, experiencing the Rustaveli Journey, " said Lika Vekua.

On October 8, following up on International Teacher's Day, students of our IB Middle Years Programme held an event to appreciate their teachers’ hard work and dedication. They presented drama acts, music performances, handcrafted posters and paintings. As a sweet ending, pupils served delicious cakes and cupcakes, which they had baked all by themselves.

On September 28, European School had the honor to welcome Boston University. Liam McCartney from BU admissions met students from across three programs and demystified the application and admissions process with an info-session that was equally enlightening and sincere. After every visit, ES students become better attuned to the requirements, the culture, and the expectations of selective universities. At ES, we are happy to see that regardless of the program (IB, AHS, Georgian Program) they are in, our students are admitted by universities around the world.

The European International school hosted an IB in-school Category 2 “Teaching and Learning workshop”. The main focus of the workshop was the “taught curriculum” component of the PYP model and introduced teachers to a variety of practical teaching strategies that will assist in facilitating differentiated inquiry learning in their classrooms. The professional development sessions were led by Jenny Lathrop. She has extensive experience with IB programs and has worked as a Site Visit Team Member, PYP Coordinator, and as an MYP Visual Arts Teacher.