2. Emblem
Blue background – the
Baltic Sea
Green background – the
Green hill
Opened book -
knowledge
Rainbow – the joy of
school years
Letters – depth of
knowledge acquired in
school
Pencil & Pen – hard work
at school
Sun – the brightness of
education
3. Flag
Blue colour – the
Baltic sea
Green colour – the
Green hill
Yellow colour –
sunny light of
knowledge
4. Important Dates
1751 - 1762 1985
Our gymnasium was the site of School starts teaching
Klaipeda’s commandant, the intensive English classes.
Russian commander Alexander
Suvorov Regiment tower.
1992
1950 - 1952 The name of Secondary
The beginning of building the School No 3 was changed
secondary school. into "Žaliakalnis” (Green
Hill).
1952, October
The two-storey school building 2007, September 1.
opened its doors for the first
students. The school gained the status
of the gymnasium.
2012
Our gymnasium will celebrate
the 60th anniversary.
5. Teachers
The team of our teachers consists of 60 highly qualified specialists.
They help students with future career choices, organize seminars,
consult students and prepare them for their adulthood. The
specialists of our gymnasium are valued around the world.
6. Students
Our gymnasium has about 500 students. After finishing high school,
our applicants go to universities all over the world: Germany, Scotland,
Spain, Italy, Russia, Denmark, Finland, etc. Our students participate in
numerous competitions and Olympiads and show high results not only
in Europe but also worldwide. Exam results of our students are among
the highest in the country.
7. The Week of Languages
Every year, the week of languages is organized. During this week
different presentations, festivals, concerts, competitions and lessons
are held. The main aim of this week is to attract students to learn
languages. Moreover, every student claims that it is a big fun and
chance to take part in this week.
8. The Anual New Year Festival
Each year, before the Christmas Eve and New Year we gather
in the gymnasium's concert hall where a festival takes place.
Usually, it is called "Talent Show" or "Miss and Mister of the Gymnasium“.
9. The Humour Day
The Humor Day is a traditional Russian festival, which is held every
year by the 4th year high school students. As a rule, the main theme of
the festival is "Our gymnasium". In the contest several teams
participate, where they show funny plays and play jokes.
10. 100 Days Before the Exams
Each year in February the students who are leaving school celebrate 100
days before the exam. This is a very funny and beautiful
holiday. Students are arranged medical board to check if they are ready
to be adults. Everybody likes to watch a theatrical performance in
which pupils parody teachers.
11. The 8th of March
The 8th of March is a women’s day. In our gymnasium this is a special
day, because the majority of teachers are women. Students prepare
little sweet presents for teachers and a concert, where students sing
and dance for their lovely teachers.
12. What? Where? When?
Each year a brain-ring called “What? Where? When?” is held in our
gymnasium. The main mystery of the game is a black box. Each team should
guess what is hidden in it. After several games in our school, this game has
become an international contest.
13. Talk Shows
Talk shows on various topics are held in the gymnasium. Students have an
opportunity to express their opinions and views. They discuss excerpts
from films, books and compose songs together with their teachers.
14. Our Ensemble ‘VIVO’‘Vivo’,
Everybody in our gymnasium likes our wonderful vocal group
which takes part in all school and city events. The ensemble often
participates in national and international competitions, most of which
they have won.
15. Our Theatre ‘Mask’
The gymnasium has its own theatre, where not only students but also
teachers play. It has won some awards, not only in Lithuania but also
outside our country.
16. Our Dance Group
The gymnasium has its own dance group, which is a real decoration in many
events in the gymnasium and town. The girls from the group often become
students of dance faculties at universities.
17. The Art Studio
There is also an art studio where children paint, sculpt and create small
masterpieces of art. Pupils of the studio become students of prestigious
universities, where they work with the best art critics around the world.
18. The Florist’s Studio
Many students carry away by this new branch of art, where they create
gorgeous bouquets, pottery, Christmas wreaths and other decorations for
the holidays. Many girls make wedding bouquets, which are in demand
in the city.
19. The Debates
In the gymnasium there is a team that likes taking part in the debate
competitions. Debates are held in the gymnasium, city, country and even
abroad. There are 2 teams - a positive team, which stands for a point of
view and there is a team that contradicts. There are rules for people to
discuss and decide on differences, within a framework defining how they
will interact.
20. W.Shakespeare’s Museum
“The Globe”
There is a unique W.Shakespeare’s museum “Globe” at “Green Hill”
gymnasium. It is the only in Baltic countries. The motto of our museum
is “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players”.
There is a huge collection of exhibits in our museum. In 2010 we won
the III prize among school museums in Lithuania.
21. Students’ Traditions
Our pupils are great patriots of
our gymnasium, so they
always wear a school uniform. A
uniform in ”Zaliakalnio” is a
green jacket, that symbolizes
the colour of our gymnasium
name.
“Žaliakalnio“ in Lithuanian
means ”Green Hill”.
