German Politician and representative of the European
Parliament Rebecca Harms visited International Meridian School during her
formal visits in Kiev,capital of Ukraine.Having been welcomed by the founder and administrators of
International Meridian School, Rebecca
Harms had a tour in the school obtaining infromation.
One of the school administrators, Olena Tarashenko, gave insight into the school and presented books
consisting of activities of the school and students. Tarasenko indicated that
they were trying to provide education in the EU values and standards with the
initiative of Ukrainian Education and Science Ministery within the frame of new
education reform.
Tarasenko stated that they realized variety of social
projects besides educational activities, additionaly, they were working upon
recycling, organizing regular welfare activities for elders and orphants,
actualizing projects for feeding street animals and supporting the children of
those families exposed to terrorism.
PRESENTATION MADE BY STUDENTS
Students of the school made a presentation they had prepared
to Harms giving detailed information about social activities they have took
part in.One of the school students, Alla Soroka, expressed that they
did love their teachers and they knew they were always welcomed by their
teachers when they needed to consult. Alla added that their teachers never
hesitated to explain the points repeatedly in case the students needed. Alla
Soroka emphasised that Meridian is not a usual school highlighting that she
learnt not only her native language but also English and Turkish in a great
level. Alla Soroka finalized her exchange drawing attention to that she
returned from international olypmpiads,in which she represented her country,
gaining success and collecting medals.
Another student Liza Tretyakova remarked that she had
started to study in Meridian Kindergarten once she had been 3 and had
ceaselessly got education in Meridian for 14 years. Liza Tretyakova emphasised
that she had caught leading universities` attention thanks to the quality
education she took in Meridian.One another student Dimitro Kolivay talked about such
activities as maths and logic contest, English,–DremECO Environment Olympiads,
entertaining science, International Language and Culture Festival (IFLC),
letter to mum.Lastly, Anna Trincher expressed her gratefulness and specified that her
teachers discovered her skills in music and art, so that she became a famous
and popular singer and actress.Harms stated she was impressed by the fact science and
learning was carried out in an entertaining manner and love of learning is
awarded to the students. Furthermore, Harms emphasised she was the member of
The Green Party in the European Parliament, hence promotion of environmental
consciousness was really vital.
CLOSED DOOR MEETING
Despite her tight schedule, Harms stayed in the school for
two hours and had a closed door meeting with Irina Pruskovskaya, the founder of
the school, Svetoslav Petrovic, the director of Nova Zirka Education Company,
the representatives of SYAIVO, Ukraine-Turkey Culture Center and school
teachers.
`I SAW STUDENTS WHO LOVE
THEIR TEACHERS`
Harms issued a press statement and verbalised that she was impressed by
the school and witnessed a very useful educational model emphasising that this
educational example should be spreaded to world-wide and the number of these
schools should be increased.Speaking well of Meridian School, Harms said ` very unsual atmosphere
exists in this school. I have noticed positive change in students` manner. I
asked students what they feel about their teachers. All of them suddenly said
`we love our teachers` and it sounded for me quite convincing. The students of
this school love their teachers. If somebody had asked me what I feel about my
teachers when I was in their age, I would never ever have said I love my
teachers.`Harms expressed her gladness to have visited Meridian School and added
she would concern with the school closely and be in touch.
INTERNATIONAL
MERIDIAN SCHOOL IN SERVICE SINCE 2001
In Meridian which was founded in 2001 and depended on
Education and Science Ministery of Ukraine, and which is a member of ECIS
(European Council of International Schools) education is given in Ukrainian and
English. Students might be registered to the kindergarten starting from 2 years
old.Meridian has got more than 500 registered students including
kindergarten. 60% of the students are Ukrainian, the rest %40 embody in
citizens of more than 30 different countries.
