For the past two months grade 4 A students have been working hard to prepare for the stand-alone unit assembly. They have been working together with their drama teacher to stage a short play based on Oscar Wilde’s tale “The Selfish Giant”. Together with the teacher they wrote the script, modified it and chose roles. With the support of the music teacher, students chose songs to sing for the performance. Art teacher helped students to create costumes and decorations for the play. On the 24th of May, students performed in front of their parents and teachers. They enjoyed the whole process of staging a play and were happy to share the result of their hard work with their families.

On May 24, primary and middle school students from the Georgian Program and IB held a final exhibition of the second semester. The exhibited artworks made using various materials and different technics were based on the theme of Interculturalism. Students from grade 9 made a 3D model of the eco-friendly city. The visitors enjoyed the exhibition.

European Kindergarten kids congratulate you for the Independence Day of Georgia. Children listened to the National anthem and took the photos with flags for memory.

On May 22, the charity exhibition and drama performance -Place for Two were held at the ES. The MYP students played this performance on the school stage several times and presented it to students at the international schools of Baku as well. The performance followed the charity exhibition where beneficiaries of the Youth House sold handmade pillows, handbags, and bracelets decorated with Georgian ornaments. Money collected from the sold tickets will be given to the Youth House.

The American High School students from grade 10 attended the Canes Film Festival. They met Georgian director from Germany Iana Ugrekhelidze and talked about the challenges faced by the Georgian cinematography. Later, the students were invited to the film show by the director.

On May 19, the European School students: Ana Tsulaia, Nana Kachiauri, Nana Tsurtsumia, Elisabed Loria and Davit Grigolia participated at Chemistry conference-Gold Number 2019, held at the Agricultural University within a project- Professional Development of Teachers and School Directors and organized by the Association of Professional Chemists, National Center for Teachers' Professional Development and Millenium Challenge Fund. The goal of the conference is the popularisation of Chemistry. The ES Chemistry teachers Sopo Patsatsia and Khatuna Kapanadze were the supervisors of the students' projects. At the end of the conference, certificates were awarded to the students.

On May 23, the school bell rang for the last time for 12th graders. Last Bell ceremony was very special this year, as the school was founded 12 years ago and graduates of the year 2019 are the students who completed the studies of all 12 years -from the 1st grade through 12th grade at the ES. The graduates planted the tree symbolizing growth, knowledge and creating a memory that will last forever, participated in photo and autograph sessions. Sophio Bazadze, the Academic Director of the European School, Natia tevzadze and Ramaz Sartania wished them success in their future endeavors.

European School (PYP Grade 1-5) “Student-Led” conferences was held on Wednesday May 22, 2019 from 9:00 – 17.00. This was an opportunity for students to share their learning, and for parents, to gain an insight into the variety of work your child has been doing. Students have organised samples of work in portfolios, reflected on them and identified strengths and areas for improvement.