PYP community had chance to finalize the self-study process through the final standard and practices committees’ presentations. For the twelve month the self-study process took a detailed and thorough reflection by all community members on all aspects of the programme implementation. The conclusions represented the perspectives of teachers, school leaders, students, parents and community members. PYP expects the visit to happen on the 1st to 3rd April 2020. A visit will take place to verify the school’s assessment in order to ensure the standards and practices are maintained and furthered. We are all looking forward to celebrating this event.

On 2 nd of December MYP celebrated another beginning of the study week. MYP Coordinator congratulated those students who participated into different SA activities, including Red Cross Charity event and event promoting Healthy eating habits. We are happy about another SA event initiation, coming from our VI graders, regarding collecting toxic substances- batteries. Assembly was opened and closed by our very talented VII grader Zhang Xici who magnificently performed on the piano.

In the frames of the project "How Does the European Union Work:" Euroepan School Students attended the Foreign Affairs Committee,met with Mr. Diallo, Political Adviser at Renew Europe Group and with Sigrid Brettel, Member of Cabinet, European Commission. In the frames of the project "How Does the European Union Work:" the artwork of the European School Students Nini Dumbadze, Mishiko Gabaidze and Mariam Zhorzholiani displayed at the Embassy of Georgia in Brussels under the title "Our Voice to Europe". At the end of the program European School Students made presentations to the officials of the European Parliament.

At the end of November, Autumn Exhibition was held at the European School. Graphic works and colorful paintings of the Georgian Program and the PYP students were exhibited at the London Avenue. Visitors liked a unique atmosphere and coziness of autumn created with warm colors.

The Georgian Middle Years Program students from grades VIII-IX started a new project aiming being informed about successful career paths of the ES graduates and receive practical advice from them. Within the project, the first meeting was held with the manager of Acad. F. Todua Medical Center Giorgi Diasamidze. The meeting where the graduate shared his work experience with the ES students was interesting and valuable for the attendees.

American High School, 12-th graders presented their projects in English language. That Presentations were based on Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment”. The presentations were attended by the school board and staff. 

The American High School (AHS) Director Irma Barbakadze and the Academic Dean of AHS Natia Tevzadze attended the International conference CONNECT 20 in Madrid, Spain. The conference was organized by COGNIA- an organization that accredits the US state and public schools and international schools worldwide. New approaches for improving teaching-learning in international schools of Asia and Europe were discussed at the conference. Education specialists and experts shared useful information and practical experiences regarding students’ motivation and preparation for the accreditation process.

European School (PYP Grade 2-5) “Three-Way” conferences was held on November 29. The purpose of Three-way conferences is to celebrate students’ learning and identify goals that will improve their progress. It was a time for students, parents and teachers to share the student’s successes as well as to collaboratively discuss ways of supporting students achieving their goals.

On 29 th of November another MYP assembly was held. The main purpose of the assembly was to share important weekly updates and showcase important experiences taking place in our classroom. MYP students participated in the fund-raising event to help little Anita collect money for her operation. In total 5300 Gel was raised. We are happy to announce new debate club opening from the next week. Report cards will be issued in the middle of December. Two new Service and Action opportunities will be taking place from tomorrow. One – in collaboration with the Red Cross and second one will aim to spread education around the school and the world, more details will be shared on managebec. VI graders with the help of Individuals and Society teacher Tamar Sekhniashvili shared some activities taking place in their classrooms. They also shared self-made videos about global problems. This week’s MYP Excellence Trophy was awarded to the students involved in showcasing excellence through their actions, concentration and dedication.