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Savremena Primary Students Discover the Excitement of Padel

/ Blog / October 1, 2025

The students of Savremena Primary School had the opportunity to try one of the world’s fastest-growing sports — padel! This exciting combination of tennis and squash quickly won over our students, who enthusiastically accepted the challenge and stepped onto the court with smiles on their faces. The training and friendly match were organised in collaboration […]

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Through the self-portrait, we learn about ourselves

/ Blog / September 30, 2025

 In their art classes, students faced the task of drawing their own faces – a task that is much more than simple drawing. Scientific studies show that creating self-portraits helps children develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and introspective thinking. For example, research from Boston University has shown that children who regularly draw themselves are better at […]

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Another month full of outstanding achievements for Savremena primary students!

/ Blog / September 30, 2025

Another month full of outstanding achievements for Savremena primary students!

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Parents at Work: Meet Victory Dance Studio

/ Blog / September 30, 2025

As part of the Parents at Work project, students had the opportunity to visit Victory Dance Studio, a modern dance and fitness center in Belgrade. The studio offers a wide range of classes, including hip-hop, commercial dance, freestyle, and bounce-trampoline fitness, providing a space where everyone can find a style that suits them. Led by […]

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Effort, teams, and victories – Sports week at Savremena

/ Blog / September 29, 2025

During Sports Week, students of Savremena Primary School had the opportunity to compete in a variety of sports, from table tennis and athletics to basketball, volleyball, and mini-football. Each day presented a new challenge and a chance for students to showcase their skills, focus, discipline, and team spirit. These activities help children develop physical abilities, […]

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Conference on supporting gifted students

/ Blog / September 27, 2025

Teachers from Savremena Primary School, Ivana Jovičić and Branka Milićević, participated in a professional development event dedicated to enhancing the school’s Section for Gifted Students. The conference, “Non-formal Educational Methods in Supporting Giftedness,” brought together prominent experts in education and psychology, who shared the latest techniques and approaches for working with talented students. The goal […]

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When children create, the world becomes better

/ Blog / September 26, 2025

 In their art classes, the preschoolers at Savremena had the opportunity to use clay to create animals from their imaginative worlds. This activity was not just fun – it helped children develop fine motor skills and concentration. Through making animals, the little ones learned to follow shapes and details, which is essential for their cognitive […]

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Opening of the Vrlinoteka school

/ Blog / September 25, 2025

At Savremena Primary School, the Virtue Library was officially opened – a special treasury of virtues and creativity created by our students. Inspired by the story “Luka of the Seasons” from the book “Autumn Feast with the Fairy Bosiljčica” by Željana Radojičić Lukić, students participated in building this artistic treasure.

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Outdoor play – A recipe for a happy childhood

/ Blog / September 24, 2025

Savremena’s preschoolers spent the day outdoors, enjoying play and friendship in the schoolyard. Fresh air doesn’t just bring smiles to their faces – it boosts concentration, strengthens the immune system, and helps children develop a healthy attitude toward physical activity. In open spaces, little ones have the chance to freely explore, release their energy, and […]

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Shapes, colours and friendship – the foundations of great learning

/ Blog / September 24, 2025

Preschoolers stepped into classrooms designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Through drawing, colouring, and their very first tasks, they got to know their peers, learning that school is not just a place for academics but also a space for shared growth. Such an environment gives children a sense of safety and belonging from the […]

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Little preschoolers, big ideas – A classroom full of creativity

/ Blog / September 24, 2025

During their creative workshop, preschoolers showed that their imagination knows no limits. With just a bit of paper, colours, and clay, they created small works of art – from cheerful smileys to imaginative ornaments and figures. These activities help children develop fine motor skills and concentration, while teaching them how to turn simple materials into […]

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Art class as a small laboratory of ideas

/ Blog / September 22, 2025

During their art class, students of Savremena Primary School transformed the classroom into a true laboratory of ideas. Divided into groups, they drew and built projects on the theme of landforms, waters, and settlements. Instead of leaving the lesson only in their textbooks, children experienced it through colours, shapes, and teamwork. Such classes help pupils […]

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A lesson in unity and belonging through play and teamwork

/ Blog / September 16, 2025

During their Civic Education class, the students of Savremena Primary School marked one of the important national holidays – the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. This special class was an opportunity for the pupils, through group work, to develop a sense of togetherness, respect for tradition, and belonging. Through discussion and […]

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Globetrotters: Why games belong in the classroom

/ Blog, Erasmus+ / September 15, 2025

Savremena Primary School is proud to announce its partnership with the European project Globetrotters, designed to introduce pupils aged 6 to 9 to a linguistic and cultural journey that goes beyond traditional teaching methods.

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Truly diffrent first-graders practised motor skills through play

/ Blog / September 15, 2025

First-grade students of Savremena Primary School had the opportunity to showcase their imagination and skills during art class by making unique magnets from magnetic tape and modelling clay. This activity combined learning, play, and artistic expression, while giving children the joy of creating objects they could proudly take home and share with their families. In […]

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Favorite teacher Robot Pepper in the student’s drawings

/ Blog / September 15, 2025

Savremena first-graders showed just how imaginative and curious they are – during their art class, they expressed the wish to draw robot Pepper, whom they had met during his recent visit to the school. The very encounter with the humanoid robot was an unforgettable experience for them, and drawing gave them the opportunity to put […]

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Savremena’s Preschoolers and First Graders Experienced Their First Lesson with Robot Pepper

/ Blog / September 10, 2025

The youngest students of Savremena Primary School – preschoolers and first graders – had an unforgettable experience during their very first lesson with the humanoid robot Pepper. 🤖✨ Excitement, smiles, and curiosity filled the classroom as the children discovered what it is like to learn with a digital assistant who recognises emotions, communicates, and learns […]

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Happy Learning for a Value-Based Society

/ Blog / September 10, 2025

From August to December 2025, Savremena Primary School is taking part in the important national project “Happy Learning for a Value-Based Society”, implemented by the association UG Kreativa with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia. The project brings together schools across the country with a common goal – strengthening […]

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Classroom Without Walls: Year 1 and Year 2 Students Explored Avala

/ Blog / September 5, 2025

Year 1 and Year 2 students of Savremena Primary School spent a day at Avala as part of the “Classroom Without Walls” programme. For many students, especially the first graders, this was their very first encounter with learning outside the classroom, while the second graders, already accustomed to such activities, happily showed their younger peers […]

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Globetrotters: Games that encourage language learning

/ Blog, Erasmus+ / September 5, 2025

Savremena Primary School is proud to announce its partnership with the European project Globetrotters, designed to introduce pupils aged 6 to 9 to a linguistic and cultural journey that goes beyond traditional teaching methods.

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Classroom Without Walls: Year 3 and Year 4 Students Discovered Avala

/ Blog / September 4, 2025

Year 3 and Year 4 students of Savremena Primary School spent an unforgettable day at Avala as part of the “Classroom Without Walls” activity. Through an engaging tour and socialising in nature, they had the opportunity to learn many things about this important symbol of Belgrade and Serbia, while also developing curiosity, team spirit, and […]

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Classroom Without Walls: Savremena’s Year 5 and Year 6 Students Enjoyed Košutnjak

/ Blog / September 3, 2025

Year 5 and Year 6 students of Savremena Primary School started the new school year in a special way – through the traditional “Classroom Without Walls” at Košutnjak. This excursion was an opportunity for students to socialise, play, and develop team spirit, surrounded by greenery and fresh air. A particular highlight for Year 6 students […]

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Aleksa Maksić and Nikša Đuričković – the Pride of Savremena Primary School at the Karting Competition

/ Blog / September 2, 2025

At the recently held karting competition, kids from Savremena Primary School once again proved that perseverance, discipline, and passion for sport lead to remarkable achievements. Aleksa Maksić, a student of class 8-2, achieved an exceptional result – he won two first places and recorded the fastest time of the day. His focus, courage, and sportsmanship […]

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The Seventh Generation of First-Graders at Savremena Primary School

/ Blog / August 29, 2025

Today, Savremena Primary School opened its doors to welcome a brand new, seventh generation of first-graders! The pupils, accompanied by their parents, were greeted in a festive and cheerful atmosphere, with a warm welcome from teachers and the entire school team. Their very first steps into the classroom were marked with joy, smiles, and pride, […]

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The First Generation of Preschoolers at Savremena Primary School

/ Blog / August 29, 2025

Today, Savremena Primary School organised a ceremonial reception for its very first generation of preschoolers, who from this school year will have the opportunity to step into the world of learning in a truly special way. In a warm and emotional atmosphere, the little ones and their parents were welcomed with a cheerful programme, the […]

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Savremena Primary Students Once Again Above the Global Average

/ Blog / August 21, 2025

Year 5 and Year 8 students of Savremena Primary School, an officially accredited Cambridge school, have once again excelled in the prestigious international Cambridge Checkpoint assessments, achieving results above the global average.At the same time, our graduates outperformed the national average on the final exam, once again confirming the quality of education at Savremena Primary […]

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The Best of the Best

/ Blog / August 18, 2025

At Primary School Savremena, each generation brings new energy, knowledge, and talent. Yet, within every class, there are always those who shine even brighter through their dedication, success, and human values – they become the pride of their generation. They are living proof that hard work, persistence, and kindness always pay off, and they serve […]

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Globetrotters: The power of role play in early language and culture learning

/ Blog, Erasmus+ / August 18, 2025

Savremena Primary School is proud to announce its partnership with the European project Globetrotters, designed to introduce pupils aged 6 to 9 to a linguistic and cultural journey that goes beyond traditional teaching methods.

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Globetrotters: The role of interactive storytelling

/ Blog, Erasmus+ / August 5, 2025

Savremena Primary School is proud to announce its partnership with the European project Globetrotters, designed to introduce pupils aged 6 to 9 to a linguistic and cultural journey that goes beyond traditional teaching methods.

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Globetrotters: Learning Languages Through Play and Culture from an Early Age

/ Blog, Erasmus+ / July 25, 2025

Savremena Primary School is proud to announce its partnership with the European project Globetrotters, designed to introduce pupils aged 6 to 9 to a linguistic and cultural journey that goes beyond traditional teaching methods.

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