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Easter Gifts for the Schoolchildren of Tbilisi Boarding School #200
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Dimitri Shashkini visited Tbilisi Boarding School #200, wished them a Happy Easter and presented them with Easter Gifts. As a part of this event, the schoolchildren made a presentation of their hand-made works and gave a small concert for the guests.
Georgian Language House was opened in Tsalka
Fifth Georgian Language House will start operation in Kvemo Kartli region. First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Koka Sepherteladze and Governor of Kvemo Kartli region Davit Kirkitadze opened a new Georgian Language House in Tsalka.
The President of Georgia opened the renovated vocational college in Ozurgeti
Ozurgeti Vocational College "Horizon" has undergone complete rehabilitation, educational laboratories have been equipped with the necessary inventory and machinery, educational programs have been updated, and teachers have been retrained.
“Choose life and not drugs” – slogan of Anti-Drug Campaign
The winners of the contest for the creation of a logo and slogan for the state Anti Drug campaign have been revealed. Author of the slogan – “Chose life and not drugs” is 12th grader of Tbilisi Public School # 59, Giorgi Osefashvili.
Bank of Georgia provides the students with plastic salary cards
The Bank of Georgia will issue 25 000 plastic salary cards for the participants of the Summer Job program. At the same time, the students can use this card while performing different bank operations in Georgia and abroad.
A New school in Chokhatauri
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and Agency for Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development under Ministry has constructed a new school in the village of Kvabgha, Chokhatauri. Deputy Minister, Nodar Surguladze visited the newly built school.
Minister’s interview for Ekho Moskvy
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Dimitri Shashkini was interviewed by the journalist of Russian radio station – “Echo of Moscow”. Journalist, Ekaterine Kotrikadze expressed much interest in the issue of teaching Russian language at Georgian schools.
SROs – 2 years in service
2 years ago, Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia established the institute of school resource officers. On April 12, 2010 SROs began service in 10 pilot schools of Tbilisi. By the end of that academic year, SROs covered schools of almost all regions of Georgia.
Contests on “Europe’s Day”
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Tbilisi City Council and Tbilisi City Assembly jointly organize the following contests for the schoolchildren to mark “Europe Day”
A working meeting was held with teachers in Ozurgeti
The Deputy Minister, Nodar Surguladze held a working meeting with the principals and teachers of Ozurgeti public schools in Ozurgeti public school#2. Mr. Surguladze talked about the accomplished and planned activities.
A School of Cyber Security will be launched in Georgia
On the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, a school of Cyber Security will be launched in August, 2012, all interested persons will be retrained in a new institution. Cyber Security is indispensable part of the activities of any organization and a strong IT security system protects the agencies/ governmental organizations against the cyber terrorism.
Tbilisi City Hall will recruit 10 000 students
25,000 students will be recruited in public and private sectors in the President-initiated program for students’ employment, “Summer Jobs. Tbilisi City Council will employ 10 000 students, in particular, the students will be recruited in all projects that are implemented by the institution.
School Resource Officers of Kutaisi Donated Blood
The School resource officers of Kutaisi donated blood at Kutaisi Central Hospital. They have participated in such charity event for the fifth time.
Presentation of the “Blogger’s House”
The Ministry of Education and Science held a presentation of the new web site” www.blogger.ge. The site was launched as a part of the “Blogger’s House” concept that aims at raising awareness on using internet for educational purpose.
Center for Professional Retraining is being constucted in Gldani
On the initiative of the President of Georgia, a Center for Professional Retraining is being constucted in Gldani. The Minister, Dimitri Shashkini observed the ongoing constuction works on site today.
Pretests for CAT exams started
A pretest is conducted in 170 schools throughout Georgia from April 6th to April 13th. Twelfth graders will have opportunity to take pre exam tests before the actual exams.
Tbilisi Public School № 105 pays tribute to the Fallen Soldier of War of August 2008
School students of Tbilisi Public School № 105 performed a play in order to pay tribute to fallen soldiers of War of August 2008. Mother of fallen soldier – Vakhtan Gzirishvili attended the play.
Time line for signing contracts for participant of Summer Jobs program
Students registered in Summer Job program, should sign a labor agreement with their employers from April 5 till May 15. Students should bring with themselves their ID cards. In case of any kind of problems, students should contact the program administration staff on [email protected].
Public school principle selection contest has started
The first stage of public school principle selection contest has started. Computerized exam for candidates willing to become school principals will last until April 12, 2012.
Leonardo Da Vinci Contest 2012
School student-inventors international contest “Leonardo Da Vinci 2012” is getting started. First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Koka Sepherteladze and General Director of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation Sulkhan Sisauri held a briefing for the press and introduced the program and conditions of the contest.
Austrian teachers at Teachers’ professional Development Center (TPDC)
Austrian teachers visited TPDC to get acquainted with implemented reforms in the education system of Georgia. The first deputy minister, Koka Seperteladze, welcomed the guests and introduced them to the on-going and future reforms in the education sector.No news found.