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FAST PROGRAM – nurturing a love for reading books and true values
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 28, 2025
During the Fun and Study Time (FAST) program, students at Savremena Primary School spend time at school in a way that is both fun and inspiring. Unlike traditional classes, FAST isn’t strictly structured — it combines freedom of choice with carefully designed activities that build independence and a love for learning. This part of the […]
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Global Perspectives: School rules and strange laws around the world
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 27, 2025
As part of their Global Perspectives class, fourth-grade students of Savremena Primary School explored the topic “School Rules and Strange Laws Around the World” through an engaging project that combined learning, research, and creativity. Throughout this project, students discovered how rules shape life in schools as well as in society, and why they are essential […]
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A workshop on Russian culture and art
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 27, 2025
In Savremena Primary School, a special workshop dedicated to Russian culture and art was held. The workshop was led by Maria Khorenko, the mother of student Misha Khorenko, and this personal touch made the whole experience even more meaningful. During the class, students had the opportunity to see authentic examples of traditional Russian crafts and […]
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World mental health day- small words big steps for mental health
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 27, 2025
To mark World Mental Health Day, students of Savremena Primary School created a special display board and participated in a creative workshop dedicated to this important topic. The aim of the activity was to encourage students to reflect on what mental health means to them and how they can take care of it every day […]
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“Parents at Work” – Visit to the “Mons Aureus” winery
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 24, 2025
As part of the “Parents at Work” project, second-grade students had the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, in a real environment where knowledge becomes experience and learning turns into an adventure. This special school day took them to the “Mons Aureus” winery, lovingly run by the parents of their classmate Đorđe. The goal of […]
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Learning in nature – Savremena Primary Students on Tara mountain
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 24, 2025
The students of Savremena Primary School enjoyed an unforgettable recreational trip on one of the most beautiful mountains in Serbia — Tara. During five days surrounded by nature, they had the chance to socialise, explore, learn through play and experience the first real winter magic of the season. Experiences like this are an important part […]
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Humanitarian race for a happier childhood
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 24, 2025
Students of Savremena Primary School took part in the humanitarian event “Race for a Happier Childhood”, organized by the Red Cross of New Belgrade. This traditional race aims to nurture a sense of solidarity, humanity, and togetherness among children while promoting sportsmanship and healthy habits. In a cheerful atmosphere and with the support of many, […]
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Life Skills Programme & Quince Jam from the School Garden
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 24, 2025
As part of the Life Skills programme, students of Savremena Primary School participated in a creative workshop called “Magic Spoons”, inspired by a story from the book “Autumn Feast with Fairy Bosiljčica” by Željana Radojičić Lukić. During this activity, they developed the virtue of responsibility through practical tasks that combined tradition, teamwork, and learning through […]
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Savremena Primary Students Win 2nd Place at the “What Do You Know About the Red Cross?” Competition
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 21, 2025
Our Year 4 students are proud to share some amazing news — they won 2nd place at the “What Do You Know About the Red Cross?” competition! 🎉 The event, organised by the Red Cross of Belgrade, gave students the opportunity to demonstrate their outstanding knowledge about humanity, solidarity, health and first aid. Through engaging […]
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Savremena Primary Students Discover the Magic of Golubac Fortress
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 18, 2025
The students of Savremena Primary School spent an unforgettable day on their excursion to the magnificent Golubac Fortress, one of the most beautiful medieval landmarks in Serbia. Perched on the banks of the Danube, this centuries-old fortress guards the stories of knights, merchants and travellers who once passed through the Iron Gates gorge. Our […]
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Savremena Primary Students at the New Belgrade Athletics Day
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 18, 2025
Savremena Primary School students took part in this year’s New Belgrade Athletics Day, one of the most exciting sports events for primary school children in the capital. The competition gathered students from 18 schools, and our team proudly secured 13th place overall. While some might call that “the middle of the table,” for us […]
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Children’s Week — Imaginative Costume Day at Savremena
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 17, 2025
As part of Children’s Week, students of Savremena Primary School enjoyed one of the most cheerful activities — Costume Day! On that day, the school hallways, classrooms, and courtyard turned into a colorful world full of costumes and creativity. The children proudly arrived dressed as their favorite characters, and the atmosphere was filled with laughter […]
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Creative tasks for developing perseverance in children
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 17, 2025
As part of the “Hill of Virtues” activity, students of Savremena Primary School spent the past week developing perseverance through a series of tasks that were both fun and challenging. Inspired by the story “Tastes of the World” from the book “Summer Adventures with the Fairy Sunčica” by Željana Radojičić Lukić, they explored themes of […]
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Children’s Week — Window to a Better World
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 16, 2025
As part of Children’s Week, students took part in an inspiring art workshop titled “I Have the Right to Create a Better World”, through the activity A Window to a Better World. The goal of the workshop was to encourage children to think creatively about the values that make the world a more beautiful place […]
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Children’s Week – Mom as a guest – fairy tales at school
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 16, 2025
As part of Children’s Week, students of class II-3 experienced a special moment — one of the students’ moms came to visit and warmly read several enchanting fairy tales. 🪄✨ That day, the classroom turned into a small theatre of imagination, where storybook characters came to life and children’s faces lit up with joy and […]
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Children’s Week – I have the right to create a better world
Violeta Nincetovic / Blog / October 16, 2025
As part of Children’s Week, students of Savremena Primary School participated in a creative and inspiring workshop titled “I Have the Right to Create a Better World.” This activity was dedicated to encouraging children to freely express their ideas about the world they want to live in — a world without injustice, pollution, violence, or […]
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Children’s Week — I Have the Right to Play
Andjela Veljkovic / Blog / October 14, 2025
As part of Children’s Week, students of Savremena Primary School spent a day dedicated to one of the most joyful and important parts of childhood — play. Under the slogan “I Have the Right to Play,” a mini Olympic Day was organised, turning the school into a lively sports playground full of smiles, energy, and […]
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I Have the Right to Laugh
Andjela Veljkovic / Blog / October 14, 2025
As part of Children’s Week, students of Savremena Primary School took part in a joyful and relaxed activity called “I Have the Right to Laugh.” On this special day, the school hallways and classrooms were filled with genuine children’s laughter, as students shared their funniest jokes and stories, creating an atmosphere of joy and togetherness. […]
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Big Brother, Big Sister — Fifth Graders as Teachers
Andjela Veljkovic / Blog / October 14, 2025
As part of the “Big Brother, Big Sister” school project, an extraordinary math class was held at Savremena Primary School — fifth graders took on the role of teachers and taught their younger peers, first graders. This activity combined play, learning, and mutual support, creating a unique atmosphere where students learned together, collaborated, and built […]
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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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Cambridge representatives impressed by Savremena
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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