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Open Day 28.2. – Let your child become a Savremena student for one day!
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 12, 2026
Savremena Primary School opens its doors to parents and future students through its Open Day event, designed as an opportunity to experience the school first-hand. Rather than a traditional presentation, Open Day offers a real experience—children and parents spend time in the school environment, meet teachers, and feel what everyday life at Savremena is truly […]
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Fairy tale beyond the book -The selfish giant created from clay and imagination
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 11, 2026
Fairy tales have the power to transport us to another world – a world where giants exist, magical gardens bloom, and impossible stories carry deep lessons. Students at Savremena Primary School read the fairy tale “The Selfish Giant” in Serbian language class, discussed its characters, lessons, and symbols. But instead of leaving the story on […]
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Global Perspectives – advantages and disadvantages of technology
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 10, 2026
Technology is all around us – phones, computers, AI, the internet. We use it every day, often without thinking about how it works, where it comes from, or what impact it has on our lives. But students at Savremena Primary School were given the task to stop, think, and analyze – as part of the […]
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Less than 10 places left for enrollment in the 2026/27 generation
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 10, 2026
Enrolment for the first grade at Savremena Primary School is entering its final stage. At this moment, fewer than 10 places remain in the third first-grade class, while interest from parents continues to grow every day. Due to a limited number of students per class and the high educational standards the school maintains, available places […]
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Retro atmosphere – little inventors create radios
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 9, 2026
For a moment, phones and screens were forgotten. A completely different rhythm took over in the Savremena Primary School classroom – a rhythm of creativity, imagination, and nostalgia. On the occasion of World Radio Day, first-grade students became real little inventors and designers. The task was clear: create their own radio device. And the results […]
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Virtual walk through art – Correlation that connects subjects
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 6, 2026
Learning knows no boundaries between subjects. In one of the recent classes, students combined Serbian language and art into one complete experience – through four seasons, famous painters, and their own creativity. The result? New works of art, both visual and literary, created through collaborative work, inspiration, and knowledge that connects and complements each other. […]
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Blic TV Visits Savremena Primary School – Uniform as a symbol of belonging
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 6, 2026
The school uniform is not just a piece of clothing – it is part of the school’s identity. That is precisely why this topic attracted the attention of Blic TV, whose team visited our school to film a feature about how Savremenci experience and wear their uniforms. Rather than focusing solely on appearance, the conversation […]
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Parents at Work – Beo Dental – Dental Health Workshop
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 5, 2026
The “Parents at Work” project at Savremena Primary School brings something special – an opportunity for children to see what their parents do, learn directly from experts, and discover professions firsthand. This time, the first-grade classroom transformed into a small dental office when one student’s mother, Andrijana, a specialist in periodontology with oral medicine from […]
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School Table Tennis Tournament – Sport, focus, and competitive spirit at Savremena
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 5, 2026
Savremena Primary School recently hosted its school table tennis tournament, bringing together as many as 50 Savremenci ready to showcase their skills, quick reflexes, and sportsmanship. Table tennis is one of the students’ favorite activities, which made the interest in participation especially high. The tournament was organized with the goal of encouraging healthy competition, mutual […]
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Success at the Municipal Level
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 3, 2026
Gvozden Sretenović, an eighth-grade student (VIII-2), won second place at the municipal “Literary Olympiad” competition and qualified for the city-level competition. The Literary Olympiad isn’t just a literature competition. It’s a test of reading, comprehension, analysis, interpretation. It’s the ability to recognize style, period, context. To connect a work with an author, a motif with […]
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GlobeTrotters – Language Awareness in Preschool and Primary Education – The Seed of Lifelong Learning
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 2, 2026
As a consequence of migration, globalization, and increasing mobility, contemporary societies are characterized by growing cultural and linguistic diversity (Lohe & Elsner, 2014: 29). This environment has imposed the need for introducing new didactic approaches that simultaneously respect students’ linguistic and cultural repertoires and prepare them for life in a global world. Language Awareness has […]
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GlobeTrotters – Rhythm, Music and Language: Natural Allies in Language Learning
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 1, 2026
Music and language represent two of the most fundamental forms of human communication. From the earliest moments of human history, music has played a key role as a means of non-verbal expression and communication. Children from the youngest age come into contact with language not only through words, but also through rhythm and melody. When […]
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School Patron Saint Day – Saint Sava Unity, tradition, and creativity at Savremena
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / January 27, 2026
The celebration of Saint Sava, the school patron saint, at Savremena was marked by respect for tradition, a strong sense of community, and a rich cultural and artistic programme prepared by the students. This day held special significance for the entire school community, as it brought together knowledge, values, and creativity through various forms of […]
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The Language That Unites Us
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / January 26, 2026
Savremena Primary School held a school competition in Serbian language and literature, where students from fifth, sixth, and seventh grades demonstrated their level of knowledge of their native language, grammar, and literature. Around ten students per grade accepted the challenge, and the most successful qualified for the municipal competition. The competition wasn’t just a test […]
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Creative Workshop on Saint Sava – A creative workshop dedicated to the life of the first Serbian educator
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / January 25, 2026
As part of a creative workshop, students explored the life and legacy of Saint Sava, learning about his importance and the values he left behind. Through a combination of artistic expression and collaborative work, students created a unique book of artworks as well as numerous drawings inspired by Saint Sava. The workshop offered an opportunity […]
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When mathematics takes shape – Geometry in three dimensions
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / January 24, 2026
Mathematics isn’t just numbers on a board and formulas in a notebook – it’s something we can see, touch, and create with our own hands. In one of the recent math classes at Savremena Primary School, students had the opportunity to experience geometry in a completely new way. Instead of just drawing and imagining what […]
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Ecology and Music in the Classroom
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / January 23, 2026
Music lessons at Savremena Primary School are not just about singing notes and listening to melodies—they are a space where children learn that music can be created from almost anything, even from materials we would usually throw away. During one of the recent lessons, students showed that creativity has no limits and that ecology and […]
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Art with Personal Signature Inspired by Picasso
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / January 22, 2026
In the art class at Savremena Primary School, students stepped into the world of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists – Pablo Picasso. Through analysis of his distinctive cubist style, Savremenci explored how a face can be portrayed from multiple angles simultaneously, how geometric forms build emotion, and why art doesn’t have to […]
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Savremena humanitarian – Small Bazaars, big deeds
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / January 20, 2026
The atmosphere at Savremena Primary School during the preparation for the charity bazaar was filled with sweet aromas, creativity, and a special kind of energy. Days in advance, students carefully planned what they would make, how they would organise their stands, and what they would offer to classmates, teachers, and parents. This preparation was not […]
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Ready. Set. Play – Games Without Limits
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / January 15, 2026
In Class IV-3 of Savremena Primary School, Games Without Limits brought learning into motion through a series of dynamic, fast-paced activities designed to develop key social and practical skills through play. Divided into teams, Savremenci had the chance to show how cooperation, clear communication, and mutual support are essential to shared success. At the very […]
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GlobeTrotters – How to Design Learning That Feels Like an Adventure
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / January 6, 2026
For too long, the learning experience has been presented as an obligation. As a mountain of information to be conquered, as a bitter pill we must swallow for future success. The classroom becomes a passive lecture hall, corporate training becomes a mandatory slideshow, and personal goals become a dusty book. But what if we turned […]
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Holidays and Traditions – Learning through tradition and togetherness
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / January 5, 2026
In class 3-1, a workshop titled “Holidays and Traditions” was held, dedicated to understanding Christmas customs and the values they carry. The workshop was led by Marija Džaleta, the mother of Petar Džaleta, who introduced students to the meaning of traditional practices through hands-on experience and open discussion. Rather than learning about customs only in […]
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GlobeTrotters – Why Learning a Language Through Culture, Not Just Grammar, Is the Key to Fluency
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / January 5, 2026
For generations, the approach to language learning has looked almost the same: a textbook, a list of words, and demanding construction of grammatical rules. Students diligently learn verb conjugations, struggle with cases, and fill out endless worksheets. Although many emerge from this process able to construct a sentence, they are often unable to establish a […]
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December full of success – Savremena students wrap up the year with a collection of medals
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / December 29, 2025
Filled with team spirit and positive energy, this event was the perfect way to wrap up a successful chapter of our students’ primary school journey.
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Holiday Magic at Savremena
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / December 26, 2025
Throughout December, the school was filled with a festive atmosphere and the warmth created by shared activities, creative work and genuine children’s joy. Through a variety of activities, students had the opportunity to connect, express their imagination and take part in shaping an environment that nurtures care, solidarity and a sense of community. Each activity […]
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Space as a Personal Expression – Three-Dimensional Projects
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / December 13, 2025
Students from the upper grades worked on projects involving the creation of three-dimensional models representing their bedrooms, as well as the spaces they imagine they might design for themselves in the future. The task was designed to encourage students to think about the spaces they live in—their purpose, organisation and the impact they have on […]
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Festival of values with guests from OŠ “Sestre Ilić” in Valjevo
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / December 12, 2025
Savremena Primary School recently hosted the Festival of Values – “Children Are People, and People Need Love”, held as the final activity of a project dedicated to nurturing kindness, empathy, and a sense of community. The event brought together our students and guests from our mentor school, “Sestre Ilić” Primary School from Valjevo, creating a […]
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The identity game – discovering the self through drawing
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / December 11, 2025
In an art class, first-grade students explored self-portraits in a creative and contemporary way that combined observation, imagination, and personal expression. Starting from their own photograph, students were asked to complete the second half of their portrait by drawing themselves as they see, imagine, or feel themselves to be. This unusual blend of reality and […]
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When knowledge flows “from the top down” Older students teaching younger ones
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / December 10, 2025
At Savremena Primary School, we believe that knowledge is best acquired when it is shared and put into practice. That is why we actively nurture a learning model in which older students have the opportunity to step into the role of a teacher and pass their knowledge on to younger peers, in a safe and […]
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Parents at Work: Visit to Elcom Trade
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog, Parents at Work / December 9, 2025
As part of the Parents at Work project, fourth-grade students had the opportunity to step outside the classroom and gain authentic insight into the world of work in a real business environment. This time, they visited Elcom Trade, a family-owned company run by the Arsenović family, which specialises in the import, export and distribution of […]
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