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Rehabilitated Schools Were Opened in Kareli Region
Renovated schools were opened in the villages of Kareli region – Dvani, Takhtisdziri and Dirbi. Rehabilitative workings were financed by USAID. First Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Koka Seperteladze and Acting Director of USAID mission to Georgia, Ioakim Parker attended the school opening ceremony.
Guards Will Provide the School Children with First Aid
Rector of the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Khatia Dekanoidze and Rector of Tbilisi State Medical University, Zurab Vadachkoria signed a memorandum that envisages giving the guards training courses in the first aid.
Minister Participated in the Conference “It is Child’s Right to be Heard”
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini attended the conference “It is Child’s Right to be Heard” that was organized by Public Defender and Child and Woman’s Rights Centre of Public Defender Office.
Diplomatic Corps Attended Children’s Painting Exhibition
By the initiative of the Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini, exhibition of school children paintings dedicated to International Children’s Day was held at the Ministry.
Minister Congratulated School Children of School №203 On International Children’s Day
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini visited Tbilisi Public School №203, congratulated the school children on International Children’s Day and presented them with different gifts. Minister congratulated all children on this day, wished them health and success in studying.
World no Tobacco Day was Celebrated at Tbilisi State University
World no Tobacco Day was celebrated at I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Pictograms of different countries were exhibited in the hall of the second building of Tbilisi State University, booklets and flyers were distributed as well.
Dimitri Shashkini Attended Graduation Ceremony at American Academy
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini, Ambassador of the United States of America to Georgia, John R. Bass and Ambassador of the Republic of France to Georgia, Eric Fournier attended Diploma Award Ceremony of graduates of 2010 of G.Zaldastanishvili American Academy.
Football Competition – “School Ball” Started
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Akaki Seperteladze and UEFA Hat Trick program manager, Joseph Clement attended ongoing football tournament among the school children of Vake-Saburtalo districts.
Dimitri Shashkini Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation Between Microsoft and Intel
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini, European Director of Business Development, Microsoft Public and Private Alliances, Dan MacFetridge and Intel Global Education Director for World Ahead, Brian Gonzalez signed an agreement in Batumi. Memorandum envisages close cooperation between the parties.
The President of Georgia Personally Awarded 12th Graders of Batumi Schools With Golden Medals
The President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili met with the graduates of Batumi Public Schools. 41 graduates of Batumi schools received Golden Medals and 74 - Silver Medals. The President of Georgia personally awarded 41 successful graduates with Golden Medals.
Meeting of the Governing Board of STCU Was Held in Georgia
Representatives of USA, Canada, Ukraine and EU , who founded Science and Technology Center in Ukraine held their 2009 summary meeting in Tbilisi.
Dimitri Shashkini continues his meetings with the teachers of the region in Samegrelo
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini met with around 200 regional teachers in Zugdidi Public School №2. This time, Minister personally introduced current condition of the system to the teachers of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, spoke about recent innovations in details and teachers’ ethics code that will come into force from May 31.Dimitri Shashkini answered teachers’ questions on actual issues of the region at the end of the meeting.
Discussion of Teachers’ Professional Ethics Code Still Continues
Public Board, established by the initiative of the Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini discussed the draft plan of teachers’ professional ethics code. Opinions and notes of the members of the board will be considered in the final version of the code.
Dimitri Shashkini Attended the Graduation Event in Rustavi Public School №24
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini attended the general school graduation event “Last Bell” in Rustavi Public School №24. He presented all successful school children of this school with portable computers.
Winners of the Competition Sadako – Ambassador of Peace were Presented with Computers
Head of General and Vocational Education Development Department of MES, Lali Ebanoidze presented the winners of the art competition Sadako – Ambassador of Peace with computers. The winners are: student of Tbilisi Public School №139, Nika Maghelani, student of Tbilisi Virsaladze Art School, Nodar Pirveli and student of Kutaisi Maisuradze Art School, Tamar Ioseliani.
Physics-Mathematical School Was Established in Batumi
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini met with the teachers of Batumi Public Schools #10 and #12. Dimitri Shashkini spoke about ongoing educational reforms at the meeting and initiated to establish physics-mathematical school in Batumi.
Batumi State Maritime Academy Was Presented with Training Ship “Academy”
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini got familiarized with the teaching methodology of Batumi State Maritime Academy on the training ship. Service Agency of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia presented the Academy with training ship in February, 2010.
Announcement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
Head of General Inspection of the Ministry of Education and Science, Irakli Andriashvili held a briefing on violation of law by political parties for holding pre-election campaign in public schools.
Dimitri Shashkini Held a Meeting with the Teachers from Poti
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini introduced ongoing educational processes and 2010-2011 planned innovations to around 200 teachers in Poti Public School №2.
Modern Canteen was Opened in Public School №43
Refurbishing Public School Canteens in compliance with modern standards still continues. New project will be piloted in Tbilisi Public Schools №55 and №43. Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini and Minister of Finance, Kakha Baindurashvili opened modern canteen in Public School №43.
Full scale Testing of General Education Exams Launched
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini and Director of National Examination Center, Maia Miminoshvili visited Tbilisi Public School №57. Pre-testing among 11th graders is held in this school in order to define minimal competency level for 2011 General Education Exams.No news found.