The document provides information about Latvia and Plavinas Regional Gymnasium. It describes that Latvia declared independence in 1918 and became a sovereign state in 1920 despite periods of Soviet occupation. Plavinas Regional Gymnasium was founded in 1918 and is located in central Latvia along the Daugava River, serving over 480 students with primary and secondary education programs. The school has a long history and traditions, and utilizes modern technology resources to enhance students' learning experiences.

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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

8. Largest Religious Confessions –
 Evangelic Lutheran
 Roman Catholic
 Russian Orthodox

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)

14. Plavinas: Location
Plavinas is situated in the centre of Latvia
and 120 km from our capital city - Riga.

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)

22. Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
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PLAVINAS REGIONAL
GYMNASIUM

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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33. School’s website
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34. Twitter
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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

36. Address: 101 Daugavas Street, Plavinas LV-5120, Latvia
Phone: +371 65133848
E-mail: skola@png.edu.lv; ilzeseipule@hotmail.com
Website: http://png.edu.lv
Twitter: @PlavinuGimnazia