On January 18, 2014 at the FCG, the official examination venue for Cambridge ESOL examinations (FCE), testing is to be held once again.
It will be taken by 32 graduates: 16 FCG pupils and 16 pupils from other Cherkasy secondary schools (Schools No. 28, No. 7, No. 17, Gymnasia No. 31, Collegium "Berehynya" and PhyMLy, Chornobayiv School No. 1).
At the international testing such types of speech activities as listening, reading, writing and speaking will be checked.
The test will be held in the computer lab and the media center.
The level of speaking will be tested by employees of the British Council in Ukraine.
We wish good luck to the participants of the international English language exam.
From the Warsaw branch of the Cervantes Institute, we have received a confirmation that Yulia Yegorova, a teacher-examiner of the FCG DELE examination centre, has the right to give an examination for the Spanish language levels A1 and A2. Previously, she got the right to give the examination of levels B1 and B2. Now, the center has the right to provide services to all levels of Spanish from A1 to C2.
Let us remind you that the Gymnasia is the only school-based examination center of the kind in Ukraine. As a rule, those who study Spanish in Cherkasy, Kirovograd and Poltava Regions, come to the Centre to take the exam.
Traditionally, on December 25th, our 5th graders celebrate Christmas in English. This day, the Gymnasia Assembly Hall is transformed into a magical room where the enchanting performances associated with Christmas in English-speaking countries are held. The younger pupils reproduce biblical scenes, children's Christmas fun, tell the history of the holiday, and so on.
Christmas performances have been conducted in English at the Gymnasia for many years and arouse a huge interest of all participants of the educational process.
Photos of the celebration will soon be displayed in SHOWCASE.
The Group "Ecology" is sincerely grateful to all the pupils, their parents and some teachers who have participated in the project "Let's help dumb animals." Peeled grains, feeding-troughs, old bedsheets, blankets for operated dogs were given over to the shelter. The collected sum of UAH 1050 was spent for buying 60 kilos of dry feed for adult dogs, puppies and kittens, vitamins for operated dogs, anthelmintic drugs and drugs against fleas.
The Group "Ecology" greeted the staff and volunteers of the shelter on New Year and Christmas.
Let us remind you that Tkachenko L. D., an English teacher, has been the head of the Gymnasia Group “Ecology” for many years.
On December 16, a photo-exhibition "Sharing A Moment", devoted to the activities of Rotaract clubs in Ukraine, was held at the FCG.
The exhibition will be on display at ChSTU tomorrow, but taking into consideration that Interact works at the FCG, it was decided to organize the exhibition here, especially thanks to the fact that there are a lot of our former pupils among Rotaract members.
Rotaract is a Rotary youth program for young people of college-age (18-35 years).President of Rotaract in Cherkassy is Smolar Roman, a student of ChSTU.
On December 13-14, the Gymnasia principal and the Project E-TWINNING PLUS Coordinator at the FCG Belyaeva T. S. participated in the final workshop, held in the country's capital.
Our Gymnasia has been involved in the project since last year, several FCG teachers are taking part in it.
The project is implemented with the assistance of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
The authors of the site have created a section dedicated to the Gymnasia library. Our library is unique in the city; it has accumulated thousands of copies of literary works in foreign languages. There is a librarian with the knowledge of English who works with the library visitors interested exactly in this kind of literature. Recently a modern PC has been installed in the library to work with online resources.
This Saturday 53 FLEX participants will gather at the decisive third round, which will determine who will be the finalists of the year 2014 and will spend an academic year in the United States. There wiil be 53 participants: 9 - from our Gymnasia, 5 pupils - from Gymnasia No. 31, 4 – from HLL, 3 – from PHyMLY. School No. 11, School No. 17 and Gymnasia No. 9 have 2 winners each. School No. 8, College BEREHYNYA, School No. 33, School No.28 and School No.8 are represented by one participant. Several participants will represent Cherkasy region (districts), including 4 – handicapped children. Usually, 10-15 pupils from Cherkasy region become National finalists, including 3-5 pupils from Cherkasy.
Thus, in 2013, there were 3 finalists from Cherkasy (two – from FCG and one – from School No. 3).
On November 20, 2003 a little more than ten pupils from school No. 17 came together for the first time to organize the first Interact Club in Cherkasy.
The first attempts were difficult, parents and teachers perceived new ideas with caution. Yet, a few months later, more than 20 school pupils from 7 schools of the city worked at the club.
So, it has been working this way for 10 years. During this time Interact changed its location, implemented several powerful international projects, won several competitions and initiated the establishment of several other Interact clubs.
At different times its presidents were Alexander Piskunov, Open’ko Yuriy, Lytvyn Ivan, Gordienko Tatiana, Kushchenko Stanislav, Sukhobrus Ihor and others. Now the club is being managed by Gorbunov Mykhailo.
As part of the nationwide Financial Literacy Week, which has been taking place under the auspices of the National Bank of Ukraine since November 4 the current year, 07 November a lesson of improving financial literacy was conducted in the Gymnasia for senior pupils (Forms 9-10).
The lesson was conducted by the Head of the National Bank of Ukraine in Cherkasy oblast Serhiy Zabudskiy and the Director of Cherkasy regional direction of PJSC "Bank "Kyivs'ka Rus'" Vasyl Kaiuk.
The main objectives of the event were clarifications in respect of family budget, raising the habit of saving and investment, providing accurate information about basic financial products that can help people realize their plans.
Another ABC-Book arrived in Cherkasy from far Georgia. It has already found its place in the mini-museum, established at our Gymnasia last year.
The ABC-book was presented by Grytsenko J. P., a former Gymnasia graduate, who is a program manager of further service of Peace Corps volunteers in Ukraine.
Let's remind you that the exhibition of ABC-books is located in the hallway on the ground floor of the Gymnasia. The administration will be grateful to donors of new ABC-books from other countries.
On December 13-15, 2013 Zakopane will become the capital of the Peace Light of Bethlehem. Scouts from our gymnasia have been participating in this action for several years bringing and giving out the Peace Light in Cherkasy.
Members of the National Organization of Scouts of Ukraine are invited to join the delegation for receiving the Light in Poland. The Rally's schedule includes: an urban territorial game, workshops and seminars, concerts and campfire. At its climax there will be the Holy Mass, during which, Ukrainian Scouts together with the Polish Hartsers will receive the Peace Light of Bethlehem from the hands of Slovak Scouts.
All members of the National Organization of Scouts of Ukraine interested in taking part in this rally, please contact the leaders of the Organization: sekretariat@skauty.org.uaous@skauty.org.ua
Today Gymnasia was visited by guests from Kyiv. Among them there were Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zubanov, an adviser of the President of Ukraine, Anatoliy Volodymyrovych Tolstoukhov, a commissioner of the Prime Minister of Ukraine, and Vasyl' Petrovych Kasian, a deputy Head of the Regional Council.
The honoured guests presented a new historical and cultural project, offered to teachers and gymnasia pupils to take part in it. The guests got acquainted with the gymnasia achievements. Sayenko S. I., the gymnasia principal, Vynogradova S. O., a vice-principal, and Sylenko V. A., a History teacher, met and had a talk with the guests from Kyiv.
According to the partnership program a group of our pupils have been visiting the Crimean Metropolitan Gymnasia No. 9 since October 20. Vladislav Alfiorov, a Form 11 pupil, is a group member. He described his experience of the first days in the Crimea especially for our site.
The travel to the capital of Crimea promises to be very informative and interesting. We realised that on the platform when we unexpectedly got the heartiest welcome at four o'clock in the morning. Friendly greetings by teachers, students and their parents moved us to the core. After getting accustomed to our new temporary homes and having a several-hour rest, we had an opportunity to get acquainted closer with the hosts and the city of Simferopol. We visited numerous parks, saw architectural monuments and so on. In the evening we decided to go to the local theater, where we saw a fantastic film. In general, all of us were satisfied with the first day. We were looking forward to the continuation. The second day of our trip was no less interesting. Our day started with familiarity with the educational process at the Simferopol gymnasia. Going to the museum was informative for us. Afterwards we headed to the charming town of Bakhchisaray, where we familiarised with the unique Khan Palace. This architectural monument is the most prominent material reference to the Crimean Khanate at the entire territory of Ukraine. We were pleasantly surprised by the luxury of the life of Khans of that time and features of their way of life and culture in general. We also had an opportunity to visit the park of thumbnails. This is a unique place that helps people familiarise with the most prominent monuments of the Crimea within hours. An evening walk downtown completed this rather physically and mentally stressful day. However, as they say, there is nothing better than a nice fatigue. Third day, we are looking forward to you!
Today a group of seven pupils will leave for the Crimea’s capital to start "TOGETHER", a new project between sister-schools. As you know, our gymnasia is on partnership terms with nearly two dozen schools around the world: two partner schools are in the Crimea, three are in Kyiv, one is in Volyn, and others are in foreign countries.
The partnership agreement with Simferopol gymnasia No. 9 was signed in 2012. It was during signing the agreement that the signatories agreed on to-and-fro visiting between pupils and teachers from the schools. Now the project has become reality. Not later than tomorrow morning our group will arrive in the Crimea. Our gymnasia pupils will lead a life of the Crimean school pupils for several days: they will attend lessons, participate in extracurricular activities, travel.
We hope that the participants of the project will prepare a report from the base of the project.
On October 12 Interact members visited the shelter “Warm Home.” This was the first visit to the shelter in the current school year. There the pupils met with children staying in the shelter, told them about activities and studies at the gymnasia. The project participants presented the children with toys and sweets. The children spoke about themselves and their dreams. The Interact members were led by Yakovenko N. V., the FCG practical psychologist.
Interact Club plans to continue visits to “Warm Home” and invites everyone to join the action.
It was decided to put off visits to the shelter on Sundays.
Our gymnasia center of the international organization People to People International, the Center of which is located in Kansas City, USA, announces recruitment of members for the 2013-2014 school year. The organization is engaged in supporting contacts among pupils from different countries. The center members can participate in various international competitions, forums, conferences and receive valuable prizes, grants and scholarships. The graduates will receive personal certificates confirming their participation in the PTPI and making the process of applying for a visa to come to the United States and other countries. 9th, 10th and 11th Form pupils are welcome. Those who wish can contact the center president Karina Liashenko (Form 11) or the vice-president Victoria Baybuz (Form 11). The application deadline is October 22.
A track-and-field cross-country race was held among Cherkasy schoolchildren on October 8. Our team, consisting of Paliychuk Volodymyr, Chaplikas Alhirdas, Tolkach Petro, Makharynka Valeria, Kudiy Anna and Yashchyshyna Daria, won fourth place. In the individual competition Kudiy Anna won third place among pupils born in 1999 and was awarded a diploma and medal.
