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I Have the Right to Dream
Andjela Veljkovic / Blog / October 14, 2025
To celebrate Children’s Week, students of Savremena Primary School took part in one of the most beautiful activities — “I Have the Right to Dream.” The goal was to allow children to freely express themselves, share their dreams, and show how they imagine an ideal world. Sitting on the “Magic Chair of Imagination,” students closed […]
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Young Competitors — Table Tennis Tournament
Andjela Veljkovic / Blog / October 14, 2025
As part of Children’s Week, students of Savremena Primary School took part in a creative and educational activity called “The Tree of Feelings.” The goal of this activity was to encourage children to recognise, name, and share their emotions in a simple, honest, and safe way. On a large tree set up in the school […]
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The Tree of Feelings
Andjela Veljkovic / Blog / October 14, 2025
As part of Children’s Week, students of Savremena Primary School took part in a creative and educational activity called “The Tree of Feelings.” The goal of this activity was to encourage children to recognise, name, and share their emotions in a simple, honest, and safe way. On a large tree set up in the school […]
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Visit of Cambridge International Representatives “We are truly impressed by the quality of teaching at Savremena Primary School!”
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 13, 2025
An important visit that confirms the high quality of work and international credibility of the school. Savremena Primary School had the honour of hosting distinguished representatives of Cambridge International Education — Caroline Greener (International Marketing Manager – Cambridge Insight), Sara Ceroni (International Education Manager), and Lloyd Jeeves (Curriculum Development Manager).Cambridge International Education is one of […]
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Learning about patience through the story “The Fairy’s tear”
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 10, 2025
As part of the Vrlinoteka programme, students spent this week learning about the virtue of patience through the story “The Fairy’s Tear” from the book “Summer Buzz with Fairy Sunčica” by Željana Radojičić Lukić. During the class, they discussed what it means to be patient and how this quality helps in everyday situations. Through the […]
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Savremena school attends expert workshop on youth addiction prevention
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 6, 2025
As part of the Belgrade Health Festival, Physical Education teacher Željko Zarić and school psychologist Milena Tarbuk attended the expert workshop “Prevention of Addictive Behaviors in Youth.” The event brought together prominent specialists in healthcare, psychology, and education to discuss modern challenges and prevention strategies. Special attention was given to new forms of addiction, including […]
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Digital traces and guardians of the wise click
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 3, 2025
As part of the Virtue Library (Vrlinoteka), students of Savremena Primary School explored virtues this week through the story Digital Traces from the book Summer Hustle with Fairy Sunčica by Željana Radojičić Lukić. The focus was on the extremely important virtue of caution and learning how to navigate the digital world safely. The activity Guardians […]
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Savremena Primary Students Discover the Excitement of Padel
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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!
Andjela Veljkovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Andjela Veljkovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Andjela Veljkovic / 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
Andjela Veljkovic / 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
Andjela Veljkovic / 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
Violeta Nincetovic / 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
Andjela Veljkovic / 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
Andjela Veljkovic / 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
Andjela Veljkovic / 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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