Elva Gymnasium is a school in Estonia that has been operating since 1913. It has two main buildings that house students from forms 1 through 12, plus additional classes for non-stationary students. The school has 83 staff members and 960 students. In the 10th form, students can choose to focus on developing their linguistic skills, science knowledge, or practical skills. The school has many traditions like celebrating the start of the school year on September 1st and hosting sports days and concerts. It also participates in international projects with schools in other countries.

1. Elva GymnasiumESTONIAPresentation in Bari, Italy 12-16 January 2011Krista Ummik

2. Elva Gymnasium is housed in two buildingsThe old building: Forms 1-6The new building Forms 7-12

3. Facts about Elva GymnasiumFounded in 1913

4. Number of staff: 83

5. Director: Matti Kangor

6. Number of students: 960

7. Forms 1-12

8. Plus 7 classes of non-stationary students Entrance hall and cloakrooms

9. Number of teachers: 83Here are just a few in the pictures:

10. Three options for 10th-formers:The students can choose to study in one of the three branches.

11. Students can focus on developing their

12. Linguistic skills

13. Knowledge of sciences

14. Practical skillsTraditionsCelebration of 1 September with a procession through Elva

15. Welcome party to the 10-formers

16. Earth Day

17. Spring Concert

18. School Almanac

19. Exhibitions of students’ work More traditionsSports day

20. Teachers` Day celebration

21. Celebration of the School Anniversary

22. Charity fair at Christmas

23. The Eurovision contest at EG

24. International projects TraditionsCelebrations of 1 SeptemberTwo pics of the song festival grounds1 September 2010

25. 8 January 2011Sports day Autumn 2010

26. Sports day2010

27. Teachers’ Day October 2010

28. Earth DayStudents collect litter in the parks and forests.

29. Also, workshops in which students learn new skills.

30. The day ends with a party in the song festival grounds.Exhibitions of students’ work

31. Charity fair at Christmas to support the Tartu animal shelter

32. The „Christmasvision“ contest Both students ......and teachers participate.International projects in EG2006-2009Title: Teambuilding and Support Strategies Partners: Almasgymnasiet (Sweden)

33. De Smalle Koolkerke (Belgium)

34. Istituto Tecnico Commerciale “Libero Grassi” (Italy)

35. Mansfeld-Schule (Germany)

36. Sint- Jozefistituut (Belgium),

37. Sørreisa Sentralskole (Norway)

38. Zespól Szkól w Libiąžu (Poland) International projects2000 - 2002Title: Similar but DifferentElva Primary SchoolPartners: Griffin Park Community Primary, Blackburn, United Kingdom