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LATVIAPLAVINAS

PLAVINAS REGIONAL GYMNASIUM

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LATVIA 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.

LOCATION OF LATVIA

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 withEstonia in the north,Russia in the east,Lithuania in the southand the Baltic Seain the west.

LATVIA: GENERAL NFORMATION

Territory - 64,589 km2

Population in 2011: about 2,07 million (Urban: 66% Rural: 32%)

The official language – Latvian

President of Latvia – Andris Bērziņš

LARGEST CITIES AND TOWNSLatvia 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.

RIGA 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.

LATVIA: ETHNIC GROUPS

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

LATVIA: RELIGIOUS CONFESSIONS

Largest Religious Confessions –

Evangelic Lutheran

Roman Catholic

Russian Orthodox

LATVIAN HOLIDAYS

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

LATVIAN FOODS

Among Latvia’s traditionally most popular national foods are: caraway cheese gray peas with bacon bacon-filled pastries a special rye bread

LATVIAN SOUVENIRS 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)

IMAGES OF LATVIA

Plavinas, Plavinas

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Plavinas: Location

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

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Plavinas: Location

It is located on the bank of the biggest river in Latvia – the Daugava.

Plavinas: Population

There are about 3700 people at Plavinas: 65,1 % Latvians 23,6 % Russians 4,4% Belorussians 2,7 % Polish

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.

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”

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

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

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)

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PLAVINAS REGIONAL GYMNASIUM

HistoryThe school was founded in 1918The school founder was Marija

BrimmerbergaDuring different times our school has

had several names:Pļaviņas Gymnasium, Pļaviņas Secondary School, Marija Brimmerberga Plavinas secondary school, now – Plavinas Regional Gymnasium

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M.Brimmerberga

History

Since 1939 the school has its own flag

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“My gold is my nation, My honor is her honor”

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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General informationIn 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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Headmaster

Plavinas Regional Gymnasium`s headmaster Vladimirs Samohins

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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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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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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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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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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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School’s website

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Twitter

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Future plans

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Stadium renovation

Renovation of the whole school

Improvement of the school yard

Building of a new students hostel

Contact information

Address: 101 Daugavas Street, Plavinas LV-5120, LatviaPhone: +371 65133848E-mail: skola@png.edu.lv; ilzeseipule@hotmail.comWebsite: http://png.edu.lv Twitter: @PlavinuGimnazia

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