Digest of October

   On the second of October we marked the unveiling of a memorial plaque dedicated to Roman Babych— a fallen defender of our community, a former student of the school, and a Hero of Ukraine.

   The family of the fallen soldier, representatives of the authorities and clergy, students, and teachers gathered in the school courtyard to honor the memory and heroic deeds of our Heroes.

    Also we organised some Charity Fair on our school yard. All funds raised were donated to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

    In the middle of October we also had an opportunity to visit the Dubno Town Children's Library and meet with the children writer of our region. Students from different grades chatted with Nataliya Kyrychenko, and asked some questions about her work. The writer read them one of her stories and children could try themselves in writing. Some stories our children wrote were realy very nice. Additionally, the children took part in a creative workshop, where they attempted to create genuine masterpieces in the style of Petrykivka painting.

The Beginning of the School Year.

 

Congratulations on the beginning of the new academic year! I wish each of us inexhaustible patience, creative inspiration and incredible students. 

🔑 Results of the August studies "Foreign Languages ​​- 2026": what to pay attention to?

This year's instructional and methodological recommendations outlined important guidelines for our work. The main priority areas of our activity include:

• Continuation of the reform of the National Secondary School in the middle level (implementation of the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education for grades 5-9).
• Overcoming educational losses caused by martial law and past quarantines.
• Psychological support and mental health of all participants in the educational process.
• Key changes in assessment: Finally, we have a significant simplification of paperwork! Instead of the complicated presentation of current grades by separate groups of results (Gr1/Gr2/Gr3) in each lesson, we are moving to a single semester grade for the subject. 
• Current grades no longer need to be written down by groups of results in the journal.
  
  
  

🌱 Idea for the first lesson: “The Language of Dignity”

The first bell is the best time to talk about values. We suggest starting the school year with an interactive lesson on the topic “The Language of Dignity”, which focuses on empathy, respect and inclusion.

Here are some proven ideas for classroom activities:

• Group Work - “Dignity Translator”: Have students reframe toxic phrases (like “You’re stupid, this is an elementary task”) into empathetic and constructive ones (“This task seems simple to me. Let me explain to you how to solve it?”)
• Discussion of “Situations in the Class Chat”: Analyze real-life cases (e.g., ignoring and boycotting a newcomer in a general chat)
• Ask students: “Is ignoring disrespectful? Why is it important to maintain a culture of dignity even online?”
• Watch and discuss a video about the power of empathy and its role in creating a safe space in the classroom
• Creating the “Rules of Dignity Language”: Together with the class, formulate 10 simple rules of communication (for example: use polite words, avoid derogatory expressions, listen carefully and speak the truth with respect).

The main message that should be conveyed to each child in this lesson: “Because first of all you are people, and only then - your peculiarities”

Have a successful, inspiring and peaceful school year to all of us!

Digest - May 2026

 May was both the hard and energetic month. My pupils've shown the nice results in Olypiad.

 I am proud of their activity to prove their English skills in the way they like. These tries give them valuable experience. By improving their abilities of knowing English these pupils also can discover more deeply our Ukrainian language too. Because throw foreign language we  can deeply discover the linguiscic phenomena of our own Ukrainian language. And its give to these pupils some joy to find out it by themselves.

The last week we had a lot of revision lessons, so to not make it borring I decide to organised some contests from different topics we had learnt during this term. The pupils liked them, especially 1st, 3d and 4th formers. 

This school year ends and it brought  some joiment and hard work. And from time to time we all (teachers and pupils) were so tired. But there were happy and nice moments in our school life too, and they give us good experience to moveand overcome some difficulties. 

At the end I want to wish everyone:

For my pupils:

Wishing you a fantastic and well-deserved summer break!
Congratulations on successfully wrapping up another great school year!

May your summer be filled with sunshine, relaxation, and joy.
Thank you for all your hard work and achievements this year!

For Teachers:

Pure Relaxation. Wishing you a peaceful summer free of grading and lesson plans.

True Appreciation. Thank you for making a lasting difference in  lives of your pupils.

Fresh Beginnings. Wishing you a wonderful rest before the next chapter begins.

Recharged Energy. May these sunny months restore your strength and inspiration.

The William Shakespeare's life.

 Today we with 8th Graders had a shot dive into a world of the greatest dramatist - William Shakespeare.

The lesson brought William Shakespeare's world to life. 

Students explored the legacy of William Shakespeare. The session combined historical insights with interactive play. We also revised his well-known literature works, his sonnets. Among them the was the world-known drama Romeo and Juliet. I organized a short game focused on the plot of Romeo and Juliet. Students also participated in a Kahoot quiz, testing their knowledge of the playwright's life. 

The winners got their small prizes. 

  

Our Amazing Easter Adventure!

 This week our 3rd and 4th graders recently enjoyed a wonderful educational event called "Easter traditions". For the 5th graders the was organised a competition "Easter Races". It was a day filled with learning, laughter, and interactive games that brought English culture to life.

We started our journey by exploring the origins of the holiday.

To understand how the holiday is celebrated in English-speaking countries, we discussed several unique traditions:

• The Easter Bunny: We learned that this "rabbit-spirit" is a symbol of fertility and is famous for hiding decorated eggs for children to find on Easter Sunday.
• Hot Cross Buns: The children were fascinated to learn about these traditional buns marked with a white cross, which are eaten on Good Friday to protect homes from fire.
• Egg-Rolling: We discovered that rolling hard-boiled eggs down a slope is a popular pastime in places like Northern England and Scotland—a tradition that also existed in Ukraine at the start of the 20th century!

The event was packed with interactive activities to keep everyone engaged:

• Riddles & Games: Students solved Easter riddles about baskets, bunnies, and church services. We also played a True/False game to test our knowledge of holiday facts.
• The Bunny Hokey Pokey Dance!
• The Big Hunt: The highlight of the day was the Easter Egg Hunt. Our students proved they are the best egg hunters in the world!
• Easter Quiz!

The Easter Races it was a dynamic, multi-activity educational competition designed specifically for 5th-grade students to explore the cultural and historical aspects of the holiday.

The competition is structured around several interactive components:

• Vocabulary & Word Games: Students participate in "Easter words Races".
• Cultural Exploration: The event includes segments on "Easter Facts" and "Holiday Stories," covering the history of the Easter Bunny, the origins of chocolate candy in the early 1800s, and the significance of the goddess Eostor.
• Logic & Comprehension: To test their knowledge, students engage in "Riddles time" and an "Easter Quiz" that covers both the secular and religious traditions associated with the celebration.

We also reflecting on how this holiday is selebrated in Ukraine or England, and concluded that these traditions all share the same joyful aims. It was a fantastic way to practice English while celebrating the beauty of spring.

Happy Easter to everyone!

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St. Patrick's Day

 Today we had some school events connected to St.Patrick's Day.

First of all we had a School-Wide Quest. There were coded some funny riddles connected with the symbols of this Irish holiday and Ireland itself. The leprechaunt didn't want pupils to get his "pot of gold", so he played some tricks with children by hiding in codes and making mess in QUEST. 

Pupils from 5th to 9th forms could take part in it working alone or in group. The most active were 5th, 6th, and 7th forms. The first it was done by the girls from the 5th form. Our congratulations.

Also during the lessons of English children could learn some new information and unusual facts about this holiday history, traditions and ways of celebration. At the end they could show their knowledge and played the games. 

First three winners could get their small prizes. Well done!