Students questioning themselves and society – the unusual play Invitation to a Beheading

When it comes to theatre, International School Savremena always tends to find interesting plays for its students, who are eager to attend. This time, the school found something truly different.

On 16 May, students of International School Savremena visited the Čukarica Cultural Centre where they attended the play Invitation to a Beheading, based on the novel written by the Russian-American author Vladimir Nabokov.

Provocative play as reality programme by Alexander Chervinsky

The provocative play written by Alexander Chervinsky and directed by Pavle Jerinić generated a large amount of interest among the students, as it is intended for those who think differently and question the society we live in.

The students were astonished by the concept of the play that made them ask themselves whether they are brave enough to speak their mind. Also, it made them think about the absurd and tragicomical elements of our society, and showed them where the struggle for power can lead them.

Savremena’s students were really inspired by the play and can’t wait for another contemporary work of art that will make them reflect on philosophical questions.

I am extremely pleased and proud to be the parent of a Savremena student. During my first encounter with the school management, when I asked about my child’s potential enrolment, I saw how much love, enthusiasm and professionalism you put in your work. I was impressed by your approach, ideas and methods. I couldn’t believe something like this existed in our country! It doesn’t take long to realise that this is a school you would recommend to everyone. Creativity, modern technology, top-quality education, and most of all, the humaneness that can be seen throughout the school, make it truly different and worthy of its name – Savremena Gimnazija. With such an approach, the success of this school and, consequently, our children’s success, is unavoidable. Congratulations! Jelena Đorđević, Andrija’s mum
Contemporary in any sense of the word, our school offers functional knowledge and quality preparation for tertiary education in Serbia and abroad. Implementing modern and creative teaching in the classroom, where the teachers’ pedagogy and students’ performance are aligned with the highest academic standards for the high-school finals, our school develops linguistic, mathematical, scientific, artistic, cultural, technical and ICT competence, which is a prerequisite for further education and professional development. Teaching is supported by the interactive whiteboards and educational software, whereas practice exercises research and critical thinking.