This document provides information about the city of Százhalombatta, Hungary and Arany János Primary and Secondary Grammar School located there. Százhalombatta has a population of 18,000 and its name means "one hundred tumuli", referring to burial mounds on the edge of town dating back 4000 years. The school has around 850 students and 84 teachers, offers primary and secondary education, and celebrates its 33rd anniversary this year. It is located in the city center next to St. Stephen Square and named after a famous 19th century Hungarian poet.

1. Our city and school: Hungary
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2. Százhalombatta
• One of the most important towns of the south Buda
region.
• 30 km from Budapest, 18000 residents.
• Town’s history dates back to 4000 years.
• Meaning of the name: "one hundred tumuli"
Referring to the tumulus field at the edge of the town.

3. History of the town
• Neolithic age: first settlement
• Százhalombatta rapidly developed from 1958 and it became a
town in 1970. Power station, Mol Oil Refinery.

4. Major sights
• Archeological park
• Matrica museum
• Beautiful churches
• Roman ruins

5. St Stephen square
• It is the bustling center of the city. It was rebuilt in 2010.
• It hosts numerous events.
• Our school is located next to it.

6. Cultural life
• Folk dance group: Forrás
• Summerfest, the most important folklore festival of Hungary
with 20 participating countries every year.

7. International relations
• In 2011 Százhalombatta won the „Hungary in bloom” contest and
in 2012 won second place in the international competition.
• Százhalombatta is twinned with:
Sovata, Romania
Sannazzaro de' burgondi, Italy
Brzesko, Poland

8. Arany János Primary
and Secondary
Grammar School
1985-

9. Our School
• Our school is located in the centre of
Százhalombatta, in the main square.
• The current headmaster is dr. Horváthné
dr. Hidegh Anikó.
• It is named after a famous poet of the
19th century, Arany János.
• There are about 50 classrooms on 3
floors.
• There are about 850 students and 84
teachers teach here.
• It was established in 1985. This year we
are celebrating the 33rd anniversary.

10. Faculties & specialties
Lower Primary
(6-10)
Music, Zsolnai,
Special need
Upper Primary
(10-14)
Music, General,
Special need
Secondary Grammar
+ Language Year (14-
19)
Languages
Entrance exam
Upper Secondary
Grammar (14-18)
Biology, IT
Lower Secondary
(10-14)
General
Entrance exam
Upper Secondary
Grammar (14-18)
Biology, IT

11. GENERAL SECONDARY
SCHOOL (10-18 years)
• 8-year secondary school (5th-12th grade): Biology /
Information Technology and Mathematics (advanced
IT Matura)
• 5-year secondary school (9th-12th grade): language
specialised classes: English + 2nd foreign language (
German, Italian, French)

12. Social events at school: for junior students
• Halloween Party
• St Nicolas Day Party
• Fancy Dress Party
• Drama Day
• School Leaving Ceremony

13. Social events at school: for senior students
• Induction camp for freshmen
• Non-stop sport night
• Prom dance and ribbon pinning ceremony
• Environmental conference
• Graduation ceremony

14. Social events at school for everyone
• Healthy week: workshops, check-ups
• Valentine’s day
• Arany days: project activities
• „Opposite day”: students teach and there is a student
principal
• Field trips and study visits

15. Partner institutions
• „Friendship Cultural Centre”:
• classrooms
• drama performances
• celebrations
Swimming pool
Matrica Museum
Sport centre
Conference Centre
Halom TV

16. thanks for your
attention