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Savremena Teacher about AI in Cambridge Podcast
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 23, 2026
There are moments that confirm a school is doing something right – and this is one of them. Nađa Đorđević, Digital Literacy teacher at Savremena Primary School, was a guest on the official “Brighter Thinking” podcast organized by Cambridge University Press. The topic? Changes in the Digital Literacy curriculum and a discussion about how artificial […]
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We celebrated through beautiful words International Mother Language Day
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 21, 2026
February 21st is International Mother Language Day – a day when the world celebrates the diversity of languages and the culture transmitted through them. At Savremena Elementary School, we marked this day in a way that makes sense: through words that children love, use, and that mean something to them. The task was simple – […]
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Space through preschoolers’ eyes – planets, stars and imagination
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 15, 2026
During the “Space” project, preschoolers at Savremena Primary School learned about planets, the Sun, the Moon, and stars through play, conversation, and creative activities. The result? A classroom full of colors, imagination, and little astronauts who now know that Saturn is the planet with rings, that Jupiter is the largest planet, and that Earth is […]
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Handmade musical instruments – When old materials become real music
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 14, 2026
Students at Savremena Primary School have become true masters at making musical instruments. After previously creating shakers from plastic bottles and various materials, this time they dedicated themselves to drums – an instrument that requires a bit more effort, creativity, and teamwork. But what made this project special wasn’t just the creation of instruments, but […]
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Students of Savremena dominate the municipal English competition
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 13, 2026
The municipal English language competition brought Savremena Elementary School three medals and three students who are continuing their journey to the district level. Ognjen Simić won third place in the seventh grade category. Natalia Damjanov brought home second place in the eighth grade category. And Nađa Otanjac set the bar highest – first place in […]
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100th day of school – Things I like about my school
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 13, 2026
One hundred days at school – that’s not just a number. It’s one hundred mornings when students got up, came to the classroom, learned something new, laughed with friends, and built memories. Second-grade students at Savremena Primary School marked the 100th day from the beginning of the school year in a special way – through […]
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Corner Day – A day full of activities, challenges, and ideas
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / February 13, 2026
At Savremena Primary School, Corner Day was organized as a special day of interactive and creative activities designed to give students the opportunity to learn in a different way. Instead of a traditional class schedule, Savremena students explored, experimented, discussed, created, and competed through thematic workshops that encourage curiosity, collaboration, and active participation. If a […]
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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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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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Best in the Municipality – Top three places at Robotics Competition
Milos Medojevic / Blog / January 31, 2026
Saturday, January 31, 2026, will be remembered as the day when students of Savremena Primary School demonstrated what it means to have robotics as a regular subject. At the Municipal Competition in Robotics, Engineering, and Technology, where nine municipalities competed, Savremenci achieved something that doesn’t happen often – dominance. Four students, four categories, top three […]
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A Successful Start to the Year – Strong Results from Students at Savremena
Milos Medojevic / Blog / January 31, 2026
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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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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Math, but make it fun Mathematics learned with a smile
Milos Medojevic / Blog / January 23, 2026
Practising multiplication tables at Savremena Primary School goes far beyond memorising facts and filling in notebooks. In one of the recent maths lessons, Savremenci had the opportunity to revise and strengthen their knowledge through play and friendly competition, using an interactive board and digital tasks. Instead of sitting at their desks, pupils stood up, approached […]
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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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Creativity Without Rules Tim Burton as Inspiration
Milos Medojevic / Blog / January 22, 2026
In the art class at Savremena Primary School, students embarked on a creative challenge inspired by the work of one of the most recognizable contemporary artists and directors – Tim Burton. His unique style, distinguished by unusual characters, emphasized emotions, and an atmosphere that balances between imagination and reality, served as a strong catalyst for […]
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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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