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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 Latvias independence in 1918.On August 21, 1991 Latvia declared the independence, reestablished international diplomatic ties.Latvia in 2004 became a member of the European Union and NATO. 3. Latviais 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. Latviaborders with Estonia in the north, Russia in the east, Lithuania in the south and the Baltic Sea in the west. 4. Territory - 64,589km2 Population in 2011: about 2,07 million (Urban: 66% Rural: 32%) The official language Latvian President of Latvia Andris Brzi 5. Latvia has a total of 110 municipalities. The largest cities in Latvia are: Rga 717,000Daugavpils 106,000Liepja 85,000Jelgava 65,000Jrmala 55,000Rzekne 36,000Ventspils 43,000There are 77 towns and cities in Latvia. 23 of them have a population of over 10,000. 6. Thecapital of Latvia is Riga Latviaspolitical, economical and culturalcentre. Onethird of Latvias population (717 thousand) lives and works in Rga. 7. 59% Latvian28% Russian3.7% Belorussian2.5% Ukrainian2.4% Polish1.4% Lithuanian0.4% Jewish0.4% Roma2.2% other nationalities 8. Largest Religious Confessions Evangelic Roman RussianLutheranCatholic Orthodox 9. November 18: the date of the proclamation of Latvias independence in 1918, national holidayMay 4: Announcement of the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of LatviaJune 23 and 24 (Lgo and Ji): the celebration of the summer solstice, the oldest and most beloved traditional holidayDecember 24: Christmas Eve; December 25 and 26: First and Second ChristmasDecember 31: New Years EveEaster 10. Among Latvias 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 GoldTraditional hand made ceramics from Latvia: ceramic plates, candleholders, vasesLeather articles - hand made address books, wallets, book covers, boxes from natural leatherHand made dolls in national costumesTraditional woolen hand knitted ItemsLatvian linenLatvian 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) 12. Plavinas: Location Plavinas is situated in the centre of Latvia and 120 km from our capital city - Riga. 13. Plavinas: Location It is located on the bank of the biggest river in Latvia the Daugava. 14. Plavinas: Population There are about 3700 people at Plavinas: 65,1 % Latvians 23,6 % Russians 4,4% Belorussians 2,7 % Polish 15. 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. 16. 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 17. Interesting places St. Peters Lutheran Church(1911-1912) The oldest church in our region - Gostini Lutheran Church (1828 -1830) Stukmani architectural monument Odziena castle 18. 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 19. 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) 20. PLAVINAS REGIONAL GYMNASIUMDaugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 22 21. History The school was founded in 1918 The school founder was Marija Brimmerberga During different times our school has had several names: Pavias Gymnasium, Pavias Secondary School, Marija Brimmerberga Plavinas secondary school, now Plavinas Regional GymnasiumM.BrimmerbergaDaugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 23 22. History Since 1939 the school has its own flagMy gold is my nation, My honor is her honorDaugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 24 23. 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.Daugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 25 24. General information In the school year 2012/2013 we have: 28 grade groups (grades from 1 to 12) 481 students 58 teachers 25 technical staffDaugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 26 25. Headmaster Plavinas Regional Gymnasium`s headmaster Vladimirs SamohinsDaugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 27 26. 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 techniquesDaugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 28 27. After school activities Chorus Singing, Ensembles Folk Dances Basketball, Volleyball, Handball Biathlon, Skiing Track and Field Athletics Music Band Chess Students' Self-Government29 28. 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 partyDaugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 30 29. 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 camerasDaugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 31 30. 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)Daugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 32 31. Schools websiteDaugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 33 32. TwitterDaugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 34 33. Future plans Stadium renovation Renovation of the whole school Improvement of the school yard Building of a new students hostelDaugavas 101, Pavias Paviu novads, LV5120 Tlrunis: 65133848 skola@png.edu.lv www.png.edu.lv 35