2. The Republic of Latvia was
founded on November 18, 1918. It
has been recognised as a
sovereign state since 1920 despite
occupations and rule by the
Soviet Union (1940-1941, 1945-
1991).
Our National Holiday is November
18, the date of the proclamation
of Latvia’s independence in 1918.
On August 21, 1991 Latvia
declared the independence, re-established
international
diplomatic ties.
Latvia in 2004 became a member
of the European Union and NATO.
3. Latvia is the central country of the Baltic
States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) and is
located in North-eastern Europe on the east
coast of the Baltic Sea.
Latvia borders with
Estonia in the north,
Russia in the east,
Lithuania in the south
and the Baltic Sea
in the west.
4. Territory - 64,589 km2
Population in 2011: about
2,07 million (Urban: 66%
Rural: 32%)
The official language –
Latvian
President of Latvia – Andris
Bērziņš
5. Latvia has a total of 110 municipalities. The
largest cities in Latvia are:
Rīga – 717,000
Daugavpils – 106,000
Liepāja – 85,000
Jelgava – 65,000
Jūrmala – 55,000
Rēzekne – 36,000
Ventspils – 43,000
There are 77 towns and cities in Latvia.
23 of them have a population of over 10,000.
6. The capital of Latvia is Riga
Latvia’s political, economical and cultural
centre.
One third of Latvia’s population (717
thousand) lives and works in Rīga.
7. 59% Latvian
28% Russian
3.7% Belorussian
2.5% Ukrainian
2.4% Polish
1.4% Lithuanian
0.4% Jewish
0.4% Roma
2.2% other nationalities
9. November 18: the date of the
proclamation of Latvia’s independence
in 1918, national holiday
May 4: Announcement of the Declaration
of Independence of the Republic of
Latvia
June 23 and 24 («Līgo» and «Jāņi»): the
celebration of the summer solstice, the
oldest and most beloved traditional
holiday
December 24: Christmas Eve; December
25 and 26: First and Second Christmas
December 31: New Year’s Eve
Easter
10. Among Latvia’s traditionally most popular
national foods are:
caraway cheese
gray peas with bacon
bacon-filled pastries
a special rye bread
11. Amber - very symbolic Latvian souvenir,
called «Baltic Gold»
Traditional hand made ceramics from Latvia:
ceramic plates, candleholders, vases
Leather articles - hand made address books,
wallets, book covers, boxes from natural
leather
Hand made dolls in national costumes
Traditional woolen hand knitted Items
Latvian linen
Latvian chocolate (LAIMA is the main
chocolate production company in Latvia)
Riga Black Balsam - historical liqueur
prepared from herbs, flowers, juices and
medicinal roots (incl.24 ingredients)
15. Plavinas: Location
It is located on the bank of the biggest
river in Latvia – the Daugava.
16. Plavinas: Population
There are about 3700 people at Plavinas:
65,1 % Latvians
23,6 % Russians
4,4% Belorussians
2,7 % Polish
17. History
The modern history of our town began
in 1927.
Since 2009 we are at the Plavinas
region. It consists of three small rural
districts:
Vietalva, Klintaine, Aiviekste
The total number of population is
about 7000.
18. Education in Plavinas region
There are:
5 Kindergardens
Comprehensive education school
(our school)
Music school
Art school
Sports school
The youth centre “Idea”
For little ones – the centre “Pepija”
19. Interesting places
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (1911-1912)
The oldest church in our region - Gostini
Lutheran Church (1828 -1830)
Stukmani architectural monument
Odziena castle
20. Entertainment
During summer:
Celebration of regional fests
Summer sports activities
Wiking boat across the Daugava river
Swimming in the nearest lakes
Walking in woods
Fishing in the Daugava river
21. Entertainment
During winter:
Skiing in many places of the region
It is possible to take part in Biathloon
Plavinas organizes different state
competitions in skiing (it is the centre of
skiing of our country)
23. History
The school was founded in 1918
The school founder was Marija
Brimmerberga
During different times our school has
had several names:
Pļaviņas Gymnasium, Pļaviņas Secondary
School, Marija Brimmerberga Plavinas
secondary school, now – Plavinas Regional
Gymnasium
M.Brimmerberga
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24. History
Since 1939 the school has its own flag
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“My gold is my nation, My honor is her honor”
25. History
Since 1934 the school has its own badge
for school leavers. It symbolizes its place of
location – where the Aiviekste and the Daugava
meet together – and the blue colour symbolizes
dreams and hopes.
Every year on the 1st Saturday of February our
school leavers meet at school.
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26. General information
In the school year 2012/2013 we have:
28 grade groups (grades from 1 to 12)
481 students
58 teachers
25 technical staff
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27. Headmaster
Plavinas Regional Gymnasium`s
headmaster Vladimirs Samohins
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28. Educational programmes
The school realizes three educational programmes:
General primary educational programme
General secondary educational programme
General secondary educational programme in
mathematics, natural science and techniques
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29. After school activities
Chorus Singing, Ensembles
Folk Dances
Basketball, Volleyball, Handball
Biathlon, Skiing
Track and Field Athletics
Music Band
Chess
Students' Self-Government
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30. School Traditions
1st September – the Knowledge Day
Sports day
Teachers’ day
Confirmation day of Form 10
Christmas
Project week
School leavers meeting – badge party
School bell party for the senior classes
School birthday party
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31. Information Technologies
The school is one of the best schools
in IT use in Latvia
Technologies available for all teachers and
students
modern computer network (notebooks for every
teacher, projectors in every classroom, access to the
Internet...)
interactive boards
student response systems
document cameras
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32. Participation in projects
Different EU-Projects for reconstruction of the
school
Teachers professional development ESF -Projects
Long-term partnership with the Kaltenkirchen
school in Germany
Microsoft «Partners in Learning» School
Eco-Schools Project
EU-Comenius Project «Media as Challenge and as
Possibility» («OMU»)
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35. Future plans
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Stadium renovation
Renovation of the whole school
Improvement of the school yard
Building of a new students hostel
