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The President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanovi\u0107 received a delegation from the First Gymnasium Vara\u017edin today to mark the school\u2019s 390th<\/sup> anniversary and World Teachers\u2019 Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1636, the First Gymnasium Vara\u017edin is one of the oldest secondary schools in Croatia, as evidenced by its rich historical heritage, particularly its school library, whose origins date back to the 17th<\/sup> century. Over its nearly four-century history, the school has been attended by numerous prominent figures in Croatian public and cultural life, including Ljudevit Gaj, Ivan Kukuljevi\u0107 Sakcinski, Ksaver \u0160andor Gjalski, and Miljenko Stan\u010di\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the gymnasium has nearly 750 students in 34 classes. In addition to general, language, and science and mathematics programmes, it offers foreign-language instruction and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school is a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network and is particularly noted for its work with gifted students in the fields of computer science and biology. Since 2015, it has participated in numerous Erasmus+ projects and has also been involved in the EPAS (European Parliament Ambassador School) programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting covered the International Baccalaureate programme, trends in the development of the education system, the challenges of transitioning from secondary to higher education, and issues related to secondary school infrastructure. Particular attention was paid to secondary school admissions, social mobility within the education system, changing student interest in particular professions, and the impact of technological changes on the labour market and education. The Gymnasium delegation particularly highlighted the importance the school places on extracurricular activities. In this context, the school\u2019s rich sporting tradition was also highlighted: the Gymnasium Sports Club is celebrating its 80th<\/sup> anniversary this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside Janja Bani\u0107, Principal of the First Gymnasium Vara\u017edin, who is also a RITHA specialist and adviser and head of the Centre of Excellence in Informatics for secondary schools in Vara\u017edin County, the delegation from the First Gymnasium Vara\u017edin included teachers Milana Popovi\u0107 Vindi\u0161, Tihana \u010cus Slatkovi\u0107, Tajana Golub Menda\u0161, Marko \u0160afran, Bojan Bani\u0107, Renata \u010celik, and Vesna Novosel Martini\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Milanovi\u0107 was accompanied by Jadranka \u017darkovi\u0107, Adviser to the President of the Republic for Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHOTO: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia \/ Ana Marija Kati\u0107<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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