Savremena Gimnazija students attending the MUNDP 2022 conference

Savremena Gimnazija has been invited to participate at the MUNDP 2022, the only conference in the world which represents the simulation of the United Nations development programme. Having successfully completed the selection process for the conference attendees, Savremena teachers chose 5 students to represent our school at this major international event:

  • Lara Veselinović;
  • Anja Lojen;
  • Teodora Bjelajac;
  • Dušan Vitezović;
  • Pavle Vučković.

This conference was organised by The Koç School from Istanbul – this school is considered the leading world MUN conference organisers. A lot of influential people attended these events, such as, among others, the former UN Secretary General.

The topic of this year’s MUNDP is South America and the Caribbean, with the focus on the problems such as corruption, organised crime, economic instability, underdeveloped infrastructure, migration and refugees. Our school was awarded four places in the non-government organisation sector, that is in the following boards: CELAC, UNIDO, UNDPPA, UNESCO, a place in the Tanzanian delegation, in the ECOSOC board.

Broadening horizons by developing critical thinking, analytical situation evaluation and viewing the world through other people’s perspective

This conference provides students with the opportunity to learn something new and acquire experience relevant for their academic, social and professional growth. The participants of this major project get acquainted with the functioning of international organisations, but also grow personally. Developing critical thinking, analytical situation evaluation, formulating arguments in compliance with the assigned role and not with their personal attitude, which leads to observing the word from someone else’s perspective, are all skills that will benefit Savremena Gimnazija students a lot in decision making regarding their academic and private life.

Participation at this conference will impact students’ shaping the views of the world, which will not be limited by the perceptions typical of society and culture they are growing up in. Broadening of the horizons will let students grasp the complexity of world social dynamics. Besides, learning about the geopolitical issues and different positions, students will grow to become conscious citizens of a democratic society, aware of the problems affecting all the people globally.

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.