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Raising awareness of strengthening the struggle against illness

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / December 17, 2021

World AIDS Day is marked across the world on 1 December. On that occasion gynaecologist Aleksandra Bradonjić Vojnović, visited Savremena Primary School who talked to the students of senior classes about the ways to fight HIV virus issues. 

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Sixtieth anniversary of Ivo Andrić’s Nobel Prize

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / December 16, 2021

On 26 October 1961, Ivo Andrić made the news as the winner of the Nobel Prize. The famous writer learned about it in his apartment in downtown Belgrade, where he lived. He later travelled to Stockholm, where he received this prestigious honour in person, on this day 60 years ago. In honour of our Nobel […]

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Savremena’s students keep medals coming

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / December 15, 2021

The famous statement made by the best tennis player of all time, Novak Đoković, when he was a child, that he is going to become the best in the world, proves that dreams come true when one wholeheartedly wants to succeed and puts real effort into it. Savremena’s eighth-grader Petra Drezgić, whose achievements have been […]

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Hogwarts points system for older grades

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / December 14, 2021

In order to keep developing the collective spirit and the sense of togetherness among the children, Primary School Savremena has decided to introduce the Hogwarts house points system, to help students learn to be responsible towards themselves, others and the environment, and contribute to their community. They will act both individually and as team players, […]

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Science Corner Day celebrated at Savremena

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / December 13, 2021

Savremena teachers are constantly finding new and interesting ways to present the teaching material, so as to encourage the children’s desire to learn, depicting learning as one of the most beautiful processes that will provide them with infinite joy throughout their lives.

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FRIENDSHIP AND THE JOY OF SPORT AMONG SAVREMENA’S STUDENTS

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / December 10, 2021

Primary School Savremena regularly holds football, basketball, volleyball and table tennis tournaments, where children compete and develop their team spirit and love for sport. Regardless of results, everyone enjoys spending time with friends and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

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Savremena student runner-up in the prize competition On the Wings of Happiness

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / December 8, 2021

The third Festival of children’s creativity „Umetnik iz školske klupe” (Artist in the Classroom) was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia, and the City of Leskovac. Contestants had the opportunity to present their original literary achievements, videos and artworks. The competition was stiff, but the expert jury managed […]

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WALKING CAREFULLY ON THE SIDEWALK RESPECTING RULES AND TEACHER’S GOOD WORK

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / December 6, 2021

When is the right time to teach children the basics of traffic? At the earliest age! The earlier they learn the traffic rules, the better for them. It is greatly important that young children learn how to recognise dangerous situations and act accordingly.

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Developing critical thinking and imagination on the example of Vladimir Andrić’s Pustolov (The Adventurer)

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / December 2, 2021

A sample lecture in Serbian and Geography, and the discussion of Savremena students about the possible and the impossible in The Adventurer’s exploits proved to be great fun. Believe it or not, Serbian and Geography can be covered together. Read on to find out why Savremena students finished the lecture with applause and excitement.

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Geography and creativity

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / November 26, 2021

Savremena is a truly different School where the content from different subjects is harmoniously combined through inspirational tasks and assignments. This time, students from V-1 and V-2 class presented their knowledge of geography, i.e. their mastery of the lessons The Universe, and The Solar System through panels and projects that they independently created in Art […]

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Savremena tea party

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / November 19, 2021

The story of tea, which is five thousand years old, began in China, in 2737 BC. According to legend, the Chinese emperor Shen Nung was walking through his garden full of blossoming flowers. He sat beneath a tree to rest and drink hot water he had brought with him. At that moment, the wind blew, […]

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World Teachers’ Day

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / November 9, 2021

Who exactly are teachers? They are sincere friends, supporters, coaches, musicians and magicians all at once, and people who do everything in their power to encourage children to think, create and love. They are children’s superheroes, authority and role models students look up to as they grow up. In their honor, November 5 is celebrated […]

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Fresh renditions of popular numbers

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / November 8, 2021

Children are the treasure of the world, and our little ones are surely the treasure of Savremena. This time, they awakened the magic of the art of music and made everyone’s day. For the first time, there was a music competition at our school, and we believe it will become a tradition, considering the number […]

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CARE2LEARN: Savremena takes part in yet another Erasmus project

/ Blog, CARE2LEARN, Erasmus+, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / November 5, 2021

Primary School Savremena, together with Cyprus training centre „Emphasys” and the University of Zagreb, was given the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus project called CARE2LEARN, which aims to develop the key competencies of preschool children and parents through teamwork.

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Halloween fancy dress party: scaring fear with scary masks

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / November 3, 2021

The little ones donned their creative costumes and masks in a day of magic and sharing. That’s how the latest Halloween fancy dress party at Savremena began. The teachers also put on their costumes. It was exciting to choose the best and most original costumes, and the “scariest” masks received diplomas.

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Future stars of basketball shine at Municipal Championship

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / October 28, 2021

It is not unusual to hear that children from Savremena have qualified for a sporting event. This time, Savremena’s seventh- and eighth-grade students faced rather powerful opponents at the Municipal Basketball Championship in New Belgrade.

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Literacy makes us stronger, smarter, and better people

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / October 26, 2021

The students celebrated International Literacy Day in a Serbian Language lesson. They learnt that literacy is a human right which, in a wider sense, encompasses the knowledge and skills all of us need in an ever-changing world.

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A tournament to remember: Table tennis contest for senior classes

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / October 25, 2021

Table tennis may not be the most popular sport in Serbia, but it is an extremely important discipline globally. It is estimated that there are 40,000,000 table tennis players – many of whom play it recreationally – which makes it a sport with the highest number of participants on the planet. Taking into account the […]

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The triumph of Savremena’s Year 5 and Year 6 students at the municipal competition in athletics

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / October 22, 2021

We all know that athletics is widely known as the queen of sports, and Savremena primary students confirmed this by making us proud. They showed the spectators what physical and mental strength is, and how to fight for victory in a brave and fair manner.

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Autumn magic in all its glory

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / October 21, 2021

Autumn colors nature in a different way, using shades of red, warm orange and yellow which makes every artist want to embellish their canvas. In the second photo contest, “The portrait of autumn”, Savremena primary students used their camera objectives and preserved the beauty of autumn moments. Thanks to their artwork, we had a chance […]

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World Food Day celebrated at Savremena

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / October 18, 2021

Across the globe, 16 October is known as the World Food Day. Savremena primary students celebrated this day by playing games and educating themselves with the aim of raising awareness on the importance of a healthy and proper diet. They had a chance to meet a nutritionist, make healthy pancakes, and learn lots of things.

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Second Savremena Sports Games at our school

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / October 15, 2021

Doing sports from an early age positively affects children’s confidence. Savremena primary students regularly participate in sports activities and, by achieving success, they push the boundaries of their abilities and become braver and prouder of themselves. Inside a team they develop empathy, learn how to be disciplined, how to deal with defeat and how to […]

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This Saturday at Savremena: The first STEAM festival in the region

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / October 11, 2021

It is our great pleasure to announce that Primary School Savremena will host the first STEAM festival. We invite all science aficionados to join us in this unique science festival on Saturday, 18 September, starting from 1 PM.

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The event that changed the perspective on science: The first STEAM festival in the region

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / October 11, 2021

The most contemporary educational institution in the region was the host of the first STEAM festival. The real science aficionados took part in a remarkable scientific event on 18 September. They had the chance to observe scientific performances, a musical program, and to witness the election of four Serbia representatives for the international science festival […]

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Children’s Week charity bazaar at Savremena

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / October 9, 2021

In celebration of Children’s Week, Primary School Savremena organised a charity bazaar for junior students under the slogan “May all children be equal”. The idea was to help those in need, and show not only humaneness – one of the greatest qualities a person could have – but creativity, as well.

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Exploratory missions for greater creativity through the Finnish education model

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / October 8, 2021

A curriculum where lessons come one after the other simply does not exist here, because Savremena is a school where Finland’s educational model is applied in an innovative way, and where different subject matters are interconnected. Such a teaching model makes lessons more dynamic and gives an interdisciplinary approach to certain problems, and it thus […]

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International Music Day celebrated at Savremena

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / October 7, 2021

International Music Day has been annually celebrated around the world on 1 October since 1975. The observance was initiated by the famous violinist Lord Yehudi Menuhin so as to promote music in all segments of society, particularly among the youth. It was a great pleasure to celebrate this day at Savremena.

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Visiting the unique Aeronautical museum located at the Belgrade Airport

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / October 5, 2021

To fly, to fly, how nice it is to fly – says a famous nursery rhyme. And it is known that some of the most wonderful children’s literary works talk about flying. This is why it was completely natural to acquaint the Savremena’s young ones with flying not just from an artistic point of view, […]

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Savremena primary students visiting the zoo

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, Uncategorized, V-VIII / October 1, 2021

Savremena primary students used a lovely sunny day for visiting the Beo zoo. They met cheerful, friendly seals and the oldest American alligator on the planet, the famous Muja, who has lived in the Belgrade zoo ever since 1936. Special enthusiasm ensued when they met the lively penguins that have recently started enjoying the attractive […]

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Constituting the Students’ Parliament

/ Blog, I-IV, Kombinovani, Nacionalni, V-VIII / September 30, 2021

By taking part in the operations of the Students’ Parliament, Savremena primary students learn about the freedom of speech, appreciation, respect, and acceptance of different attitudes and opinions. The Parliament’s primary role is to develop a relationship full of respect among students, teachers, and school authorities. Another goal is to encourage children to come up […]

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