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A Package Full of Surprises: Pertini Delights Savremena Preschoolers
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / September 11, 2026
Today brought a special surprise for the preschoolers at Savremena Primary School. A Pertini package filled with a variety of games arrived in their classroom, and the children’s curious looks and wide smiles immediately showed just how excited they were about this unexpected gift. Opening the package quickly turned into a small event of its own. The preschoolers eagerly discovered what was hidden inside, explored the new games and talked together about which one they would like to try first.
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Preschoolers and Savremena Primary School Students in Bojčin Forest: A School Day Among the Treetops
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / September 9, 2026
The beginning of the new school year gave Savremena Primary School students an opportunity to experience some of their first lessons not only inside the classroom, but also among the treetops, along forest paths and in direct contact with nature. On Monday, September 7, second-grade students visited Bojčin Forest, while the following day, September 8,
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A Day to Remember on Kosmaj: Savremena Third and Fourth Graders Begin the School Year in Nature
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / September 9, 2026
On Wednesday, September 2, the fourth graders headed to Kosmaj, while the following day, Thursday, September 3, it was the third graders’ turn to enjoy this small outdoor adventure. Instead of their usual lesson schedule, they were welcomed by a day filled with walking, outdoor activities, laughter and
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Savremena Students at Košutnjak: When Nature Becomes the Classroom
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / September 9, 2026
The new school year at Savremena began with new encounters, friendships and experiences, as well as with the familiar idea that some of the most valuable lessons do not have to take place within four classroom walls. During the very first week of classes, sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students exchanged their desks for the
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Globetrotters: Why You Can Teach Languages in Class Even When You Don’t Speak Them
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / September 5, 2026
You don’t speak Greek. You’ve never set foot in Romania. Dutch seems unpronounceable to you. And yet you’re being asked to introduce seven European languages to your class. Many teachers feel the same apprehension about the Globetrotters project: “How can I teach a language I don’t master myself?” The answer fits in one sentence: you don’t have to teach it. You have to discover it, together with the children.
The Globetrotters project doesn’t rely on the teacher’s linguistic expertise, but on their ability to create a space of shared curiosity. Authentic recordings, digital activities, and physical games on the platform carry the language; the teacher’s role is to accompany the journey, not to master it in advance. This shift changes everything: it frees teachers from the pressure of performance and turns the classroom into a team of explorers, teacher included.
Back to the Classroom: Savremena Begins Another Year Full of Knowledge and Challenges
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / September 3, 2026
The first school day provided an opportunity for students to reunite with their classes, reconnect with familiar faces, welcome new friends and step together into another exciting chapter of their education.
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Savremena Welcomes First and Fifth Graders: A Festive Start to the New School Year
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / September 3, 2026
The beginning of a new school year at Savremena Primary School was once again marked by smiles, excitement and the special energy that accompanies every fresh start.
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Pride of Savremena: Dunja Trifunović Among 100 Young Leaders Shaping Serbia’s Future Through Their Achievements
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / September 2, 2026
It is with great pride that we share another inspiring achievement showing that talent, knowledge and persistent effort are recognised far beyond the classroom. Dunja Trifunović, a student of Savremena Primary School, has been selected among the 100 most successful young people in Serbia under the age of 19
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Globetrotters: What children learn when they discover other alphabets and scripts
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / August 20, 2026
Learning about different alphabets and writing systems is one of the most effective ways to foster children’s curiosity, cognitive flexibility, and appreciation of cultural diversity. When students encounter writing systems that differ from their native script for the first time – such as the Greek alphabet, Arabic script, Chinese characters, Cyrillic, or different variants of the Latin alphabet – they acquire far more than new graphic symbols. They begin to engage with different ways of thinking, communicating, and representing meaning.
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Globetrotters: What Happens in a Child’s Brain When They Learn Multiple Languages
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / August 10, 2026
Learning multiple languages during early childhood offers far more than the ability to communicate in different languages. Neuroscience research shows that multilingualism influences not only how children speak, but also how they think, remember, and solve problems.
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Globetrotters: Why we need to talk about Heritage in Primary education
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / July 18, 2026
Cultural heritage is often mistakenly viewed as just a collection of ancient monuments or dusty museum artifacts. However, the sources reveal it is actually a common good that requires a continuous training strategy starting from the very first years of school life (Achille & Fiorillo, 2022). Talking about heritage in primary education is not just a secondary task. It is essential for aligning our schools with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly the goals of quality
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Globetrotters: From festivals to food, exploring cultures with kids
Sofija Radivojevic / Blog / July 10, 2026
In a world where cultural connections are expanding and human mobility is increasing, cultural understanding has become a vital necessity. Culture permeates every aspect of our lives, shaping our values, beliefs, and identities, and influencing how we perceive ourselves and interact with others (Magnaong, 2025). From an early age, children should be introduced to the importance of cultural diversity and encouraged to develop open-minded attitudes that promote tolerance.
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