They had the opportunity to learn about a school day at the Savremena Gimnazija and experience truly different classes in the most modern school in the region. This took place on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
As part of the Open Day, elementary school students learned what it's like to be a contemporary high school student in four interdisciplinary classes in an interactive, Intelligent Classroom environment. During the classes, students:
- conducted experiments in a modern laboratory;
- tried out iPad devices, smartboards, and numerous learning applications;
- discovered the fun side of education;
- enjoyed creatively presented lessons;
- learned exciting scientific facts in an engaging way.
Meanwhile, parents had the opportunity to find out everything that interested them and peek into the classes of the most modern education, which opens doors to prestigious universities for their children. They felt what it's like when their child attends a truly different school that supports and applies the highest standards of quality in modern education.
Presenting abstract concepts in a simple and fun way: contemporary philosophy
"How do I know I'm not dreaming right now? Can robots be sad? What should I do if I have a crush on my best friend..." In philosophy class, students tried to answer these and many other questions. They not only had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the main topics and goals of this science but also realized that abstract concepts can be presented in a simple and fun way—through music, film, comics, etc. At the end of the class, the philosophy teacher, Marica Đurić, asked the students present if they might already be philosophers in everyday life.
Latin language "everywhere and in everything"
After an interesting philosophy class, the Latin language teacher, Natalija Stanković, introduced students to myths about Dedalus, Icarus, the Minotaur, and Theseus. After learning some new facts and demonstrating their knowledge of mythology, students tested their knowledge in the online world, trying to remember all the concepts they had learned in class.
Between chemistry and magic
Together with the chemistry teacher, Jelena Zelenović, students had the opportunity to first observe and then perform experiments such as creating artificial blood used in the film industry and the color spectrum in an experiment called the chemical chameleon. During the experiments, the teacher took the opportunity to recap knowledge about electrons, solutions, and the names of instruments used during the experiments.
Fine arts in a truly different way: visiting Pompeii
The art teacher, Zorana Milićević, brought the story of ancient Greece closer through examples from art history, videos, and reproductions. Students also had the opportunity to ask and find answers to questions such as: What is art? Can a drawing be a line on our palms? Why is it important to know and cultivate cultural heritage? What are contemporary artistic practices? After that, through digital creativity, or applications, students will create their art. In this way, they will have a product through a blend of tradition and modernity.
An opportunity for students and parents to glimpse into the future of education
Savremena Gimnazija provides its students with an extraordinary experience of high school education due to a specially adapted approach applied in world-renowned educational institutions with recognized quality. The innovative educational practice we follow at Savremena develops a tendency for achieving the best performance and motivates the child to always face new challenges and strive for higher achievements.
The Open Day was an opportunity for elementary school students and their parents not only to experience an unforgettable creative teaching experience and try out the latest gadgets available in Future Ready classrooms but also to glimpse into the future of what the Savremena Gimnazija offers its students.
