Tara Ćulibrk wins silver at city-wide swimming competition
It’s no surprise to see Savremena’s students bring medals and laurels to the school.
International School Savremena’s students learn about stock market
On Thursday, 1 November, the students of International School Savremena had a unique opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the Belgrade Stock Exchange (BSE), when they visited this institution together with their Business and Economics teacher Ms Marija Milić.
Halloween: Scary classrooms and a party to remember
International School Savremena organised the Halloween week at the school for the fourth year in a row. The traditional event includes several days of Halloween-themed lessons, spooky decoration around the school, and the star event, the costume party which took place on Wednesday, 31 October.
The National Bank of Serbia: Inside the main financial institution
On Monday, 29 October, the students of International School Savremena visited the National Bank of Serbia (NBS), a modern national and European institution.
A very successful visit to Belgrade Book Fair
For the students of International School Savremena, Thursday, 25 October was Book Day. Together with their physics and mathematics teacher, the students visited the 63rd International Belgrade Book Fair, and during the course of nearly four hours spent there, they had the opportunity to visit different stands and find the books that suit their taste.
Blend of Geography, Economics and Global Perspectives: See how Savremena’s students learnt about globalisation in a truly different way
The students of Year 11 had a unique chance to explore the topic of globalisation from different perspectives during the interdisciplinary lesson which connected Geography, Economics and Global Perspectives. Even though the students were presented with different views on the topic, they also pinpointed the characteristics that are common for all three subjects.
Ambassadors of goodwill: Savremena’s students at Bosi Fest
Students and teachers of International School Savremena have once again shown their social responsibility and understanding of the support to marginalised groups of people.
Another gold for kickboxer Nataša Katić, this time at Belgrade Championship
Savremena’s kickboxer Nataša Katić won a gold medal at the Belgrade Championship held on Saturday, 6 October in Lazarevac, at the SRC Kolubara sports hall. The championship was organised by the Kolubara kickboxing club, together with the Kickboxing Federation of Belgrade.
Extraordinary achievements by Savremena students: Matija and Jana among the top 3% of Cambridge students in the world
We are very proud to have two student with exemplary results on their IGCSE exams – Matija Šarenac and Jana Marinović received their Cambridge ICE diplomas ‘With Distinction’ this August.
Guitarist Nikola Milosavljević impresses audience at ‘Autumn in Čukarica’
On 28 September, Savremena’s guitarist Nikola Milosavljević took part in the ‘Autumn in Čukarica’ music event, as one of the young talents from the Vatroslav Jagić music school.
Accomplishments come naturally to her: First place for Adriana Salahović at Angel Voice international music festival
On Friday, 28 September, Savremena’s third-year student Adriana Salahović participated, as a member of the “Glasovi Nade” singing school, in the international music festival Angel Voice in Belgrade, where she won first place in the 16-18 age category.
From Arilje to Vienna: Savremena’s guitarist Nikola Milosavljević participates in two music events this summer
Savremena’s third-year student Nikola Milosavljević used his summer break for education and his greatest love – the guitar. While his peers were relaxing on the beach or the mountains, Nikola participated in two music events – ARLEMM, a summer music event in Arilje, and the international guitar festival Forum Gitarre Wien.
Distinguished alumna at a prestigious university in Germany: Former best student of her generation Katarina Kinđić attends business studies
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Ana, Matija and Elena at Kingdom Education Summer School in Great Britain and USA: Scholarships open doors to Cambridge, Harvard and Yale
Promoting intercultural and academic student exchanges has always been an important part of school life at International School Savremena.
Savremena’s swimmer Tara Ćulibrk wins 6 medals this summer – 3 gold and 3 silver ones
A school is only as successful as its students. Once again Tara Ćulibrk shone like a star in the world of swimming, bringing medals to Savremena from yet another competition.
Classrooms without walls – a truly different start of the new school year
Yet another school year has started! On 3 September, Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 students of International School Savremena returned to the familiar classrooms and hallways, while Year 10 students were introduced to their new school and friends, and learnt about the inspirational and educational lessons from their teachers.
International School Savremena’s student Danilo Stokanić ranks second in entrance exam at Faculty of Medicine
Danilo Stokanić, Savremena’s student attending the Cambridge International Programme, achieved great success by winning as many as 50 points in biology and chemistry tests, ranking second at the entrance exam at the Faculty of Medicine with a total of 88.78 points.
Savremena’s students at the White Palace: Organising the reception and taking part in the workshop held by the esteemed lecturer Christopher Thurber
On Friday, 29 June, Savremena’s students had the honour and pleasure to participate in the organisation of a reception at the White Palace. The following day, on Saturday, 30 June, they attended a workshop held by the renowned lecturer Christopher Thurber, after which they took part in a workshop and enjoyed a tour of the palatial complex.
Savremena takes part in international Women’s Golf Day
Savremena joined in the celebration of Women’s Golf Day. On Tuesday, 5 June, at the Belgrade Golf Club, Savremena’s teachers spent the day with female golf players and other fans of the sport.
Graduation ceremony for another generation of Savremena’s students
International School Savremena’s students who attended the Cambridge programme received their diplomas at the formal ceremony held on 15 June at the Metropol Palace in Belgrade.
Fieldwork trip to Viminacium and Svilajnac
International School Savremena prepared a wonderful surprise for its Y10 students to mark the end of their first school year at Savremena. This time, they had a chance to experience an exciting and truly different interdisciplinary lesson in geography, biology and history outside of their classroom.
Learning about the weather and meeting the supercomputer at the Institute of Physics
Savremena’s students are very curious about natural phenomena, and enjoy questioning the laws of physics and learning about the processes in nature.
THANK YOU, STUDENTS: Savremena’s first musical SGrease takes Vlada Divljan Cultural Centre stage by storm
On Monday, 18 June, the Stamenković Stage at Belgrade’s Vlada Divljan Cultural Centre resounded with applause and cheers due to Savremena’s students’ phenomenal performance that brought the spirit of the 1950s to life with an unforgettable, spectacular take on the characters from the classic Grease in a new, modern setting.
Games Day at Savremena
On Tuesday, 12 May, Savremena’s board games aficionados, and those who are curious about the process of designing board games, met with designers of the local board games company Dažbog Games, who were welcomed by Savremena.
Biodiversity week at Savremena
International School Savremena has a tradition of organising interesting activities and events at the end of the school year, so as to reward its students for all their hard work.
Savremena marks World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD)
Inspired by the theme of 2018 WTISD – Enabling the positive use of Artificial Intelligence for All, on Thursday, 17 May, Savremena’s students visited the Nikola Tesla Museum with their physics teacher Ana Vlašić, and computer science teacher Milić Vukojičić, where they learnt about the works and discoveries of one of the pioneer scientists in…
Learning about weather is easier when geography and chemistry combine
Weather is a natural phenomenon that affects our lives on a daily basis, so it is very important that we understand how it works, and comprehend the processes that result in different weather conditions.
Savremena hosts international #LIEC2018 conference
On May 19, Savremena welcomed the most prestigious experts from renowned institutions, including Cambridge Assessment English, OSCE Mission to Serbia, the Faculty of Philology in Belgrade, the Italian Institute of Culture, the French Institute in Belgrade and the Goethe Institute. For the first time in the Serbian capital, they discussed the importance of bilingual education…
Walking on the ceiling? It’s possible: An adventure to remember at the Museum of Illusions
In early June, Savremena’s students were among the first visitors of the newly opened Museum of Illusions in Belgrade, which immediately earned praise from people from all age groups.
Partnership with HRH Crown Prince Alexander’s Foundation for Education and Culture
Savremena continues to enrich its partnerships with renowned institutions.
Students questioning themselves and society – the unusual play Invitation to a Beheading
When it comes to theatre, International School Savremena always tends to find interesting plays for its students, who are eager to attend. This time, the school found something truly different.
Silver for Adriana Salahović at international singing competition in Malta
Adriana Salahović, Savremena’s student with a magical voice, won yet another prize, confirming once more her truly extraordinary talent. At the international singers’ festival “Euro Stars”, held on Wednesday, 25 April in Malta, Adriana finished second, effectively proving herself one of Europe’s best young singers. Extra praise for Adriana The competition brought together contestants from…
Tara Papić third at Geography Olympiad; Ana Petrović and Aleksandar Zaplatić also shine
Savremena’s student Tara Papić joined the ranks of Serbia’s best young geographers and finished third at the national Geography Olympiad held on 27, 28 and 29 April, hosted by the Railway Technical School’s Student Home in Belgrade. Ana Petrović and Aleksandar Zaplatić also achieved notable results at this three-day competition. Outstanding results at geography competitions…
Rhapsody in Blue at Kolarac Endowment: students enjoy performance by pianist Matija Dedić and Vojvodina Symphony Orchestra
On Sunday, 22 April, Savremena’s students enjoyed a beautiful musical performance at the Kolarac Endowment, given by the Vojvodina Symphony Orchestra and the Signum Saxophone Quartet led by the British conductor Timothy Redmond. The students were particularly impressed by the exquisite rendition of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue by the special guest at the concert, the…
Savremena’s students participate in Fun Run at 31st Belgrade Marathon
On Saturday, 21 April, Savremena’s students joined running aficionados for the Fun Run at the 31st edition of the Belgrade Marathon. The students, who displayed their willpower and fitness, successfully completed the 5K run with the help from PE teachers Stefan Radojičić and Miloš Grubješić. Another participation at Belgrade Marathon This year saw the 31st…
Study trip across Europe and new adventures
The students of International School Savremena and their teachers spent the last week of March on an unforgettable study trip, taking in the sights of several European cities and enjoying memorable times with their friends. Savremena’s Year 11 students set off on an adventure that led them to Italy and France; a day later, their…
ECO-BUS FAIR generates great interest among students
Given that each day we face different situations requiring marketing, business or economy skills, International School Savremena organised the ECO-BUS fair (ECOnomics-BUSiness Fair) for its students, held on 23 March 2018. The students learnt about sales and the basics of economics and business, and found out why it is important to pay fees or taxes.
Humanities united – interdisciplinary approach to migrations
International School Savremena takes pride in organising its teaching in a truly different way, combining similar or completely different subjects to find the perfect formula to make lessons fun and memorable for its students, and helping them learn as much as possible.
Savremena’s business and ice cream lovers visit Frikom
International School Savremena knows how much its students love ice cream. This is why on Friday, 16 March, Business teacher, Ms Tatjana Vilček, and Economics teacher, Ms Marija Milić decided to take their students for a visit to Frikom, a market leader in the production of ice cream and distribution of frozen foods, thus enabling…
Six students of Savremena pass to semi-final round of HIPPO English competition
On Saturday, 24 February, International School Savremena was one of the venues of the International English competition titled “HIPPO English without borders”. As many as 55 students of Savremena attended the competition and put their English skills to the test, hoping to be among the best ones who will go to the final round in…
International School Savremena the only private school taking part in PISA survey
International School Savremena will be the only private school among the 180 selected schools in Serbia taking part in the PISA survey to be held in April and May. During the month-and-a-half-long testing, Savremena’s students will compete against their peers in an attempt to improve the performance of Serbia, which hasn’t participated in the study…
Presenting the University of Nova Gorica
On Monday, 12 March, International School Savremena enabled its students to attend a presentation of the University of Nova Gorica (UNG), thus helping all those who have yet to decide where to continue their education make another step towards choosing the right university.
New sporting achievements for Tara Ćulibrk
At the Winter State Championship held from 9 to 11 March at the Milan Gale Muškatirović Sports Centre in Belgrade, Savremena’s student Tara Ćulibrk won as many as 9 medals – 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals – in the 50m, 100m and the 200m front crawl events, as well as in several…
An evening filled with laughter – Savremena’s students attend the play Boeing Boeing
On Thursday, 8 March, the new stage at the Zvezdara theatre echoed with the laughter of delighted Savremena’s students who joined the large audience attending the play Boeing Boeing, directed by Predrag Stojmenović.
A reminder of good deeds: Savremena’s students continue their humanitarian campaign
Students of International School Savremena have once again shown their altruism. This time they’ve collected aid for the children at the Belgrade drop-in centres in order to give them comfort during the cold winter days.
Savremena’s students participate in HIPPO English language competition
International School Savremena wishes to provide its students with various extracurricular activities, but also with the opportunity to express their knowledge and compete with their peers from around the world, believing that participating in various competitions can help its students in their future education, as well as in their time management skills, giving them a…
Audition for Savremena’s first musical
On 21, 22 and 23 February, International School Savremena looked a lot like Broadway theatres! During these three days, Savremena’s students showcased their talents, and appeared in large numbers at the audition for a school musical. Monologues and melodies of popular songs reverberated through the hallways, and we could also see the still-developing dance moves…
A new board game by Savremena’s students
International School Savremena always strives to help its students learn something new, use their imagination and express their creativity at school and during extracurricular activities. At Savremena, it is not rare that students and teachers come up with an idea to do something truly different, which is exactly what they did during the weekend from…
Savremena hosts the presentation of University of Redlands
On Tuesday, 30 January, International School Savremena, in association with YouGrad Serbia, a College Counselling Centre that specialises in helping students find, prepare for, and apply to universities abroad, organised yet another presentation of a university for its students who are still searching for the right school to continue their education at. This time, Savremena’s…
Geography and biology are even more fun when combined
International School Savremena has always had innovative and creative teaching approaches and methods, so it is not rare that the teachers decide to teach together and combine different subjects to create fun lessons that will help their students acquire new knowledge faster and better.