Savremena Year 1 students participating in the project „Safe on the Internet, safe everywhere”

Savremena Gimnazija Year 1 students had the opportunity to participate in the project Safe on the Internet, safe everywhere, organised by the Center for Education and Social Emancipation of Youth (CEDEM). The students listened to how to be protected in the digital world and how to use social networks responsibly.

Through attendance and participation at the conference Savremena Gimnazija students acquired knowledge and skills that will help them educate their peers and improve their digital competences.

The talks were held by:

  • Katarina Jonev, eductor for the internet safety;
  • Nikola Ristić, educator for work on social networks and media literacy;
  • Igor Jurić, representative of Foundation Tijana Jurić.

Pajazit Pomak, CEDEM director, gave Milka Keser, Savremena Gimnazija head teacher, the certificate expressing gratitude to the school for its participation in the project.

Why is digital literacy in children important?

Though it offers vast possibilities, without thorough understanding of technology, the digital world could seem endless and confusing, and actually be dangerous. Therefore, digital literacy in children is very important for two reasons: more efficient use of digital channels and safety.

Children are a social group especially vulnerable with reference to cyberbullying. Because of that, it is important that schools, whenever it is possible, talk to children and parents about different kinds of abuse of the internet. Children should be advised on various issues, such as communication with strangers, unfamiliar adults on the internet, decent behaviour and concern regarding content sharing and avoiding conflicts.

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.