MY SCHOOL
I study in Gymnasium #2. It is a wonderful school with interesting
history and a lot of amazing traditions.
The school was founded in 1978. In 2003 it became a gymnasium. Nowadays
it is a modern building with all the necessary facilities: a lot of airy
classrooms, fully equipped labs, computer classrooms, resource centers of
Russian and English languages, a huge gym, an Assembly Hall, a canteen, a
library and the best stadium in Grodno.
Here we get knowledge and develop different skills, learn to explore new
ideas and habits, find out how to cope with complicated problems and develop the
ability to analyze. After we graduate from our school we will be able to market
our skills across the continent and decide for ourselves, because we will be
culturally adaptable and good at English and other subjects.
The school has always been famous for its lessons of English and the
students who are adept at languages. The students can also choose Chemistry and
Biology, Physics and Mathematics or Linguistics as their specialization. We are
not afraid of school-leaving exams in foreign languages, because we have always
had to take them and passed them with flying colours.
Our school offers us a lot of extracurricular activities. Here we can go
in for sports and take part in sports competitions, very often we participate
in games with Lithuanian and English guests. Our gymnasium is known for its
English Week, where we can express ourselves in different contests and
performances and also practice speaking English. If you want to improve your
skills or cope with some problems you can visit additional lessons and
tutorials. The school newspaper, “The Gymnasia Times”, gives us a chance to
write real articles.
Here we don’t have to wear a uniform. I know that uniforms unite
students and make them feel as a part of a group. Another advantage of uniforms
is that in such schools it is personality that counts. But we should wear
business style clothes and we can’t wear jeans. It helps us set our minds on
studies and also looks great.
I like my school
because here I can communicate with my friends and obtain the necessary skills
for my future life and career. Here I always have the encouragement of my
teachers and support of my friends. I also enjoy the numerous school
traditions. Also it is great that we only study in the morning and have the
rest of the day for ourselves.
On the other hand,
there are some disadvantages in our gymnasium. For example, the breaks are too
long and the little children can be very noisy. Also I would like to have fewer
lessons of … and more lessons of … or optional subjects. Sometimes the teachers
can be too strict, but I know that they do it to give me my best chance.
In conclusion, I’d like
to say that I’m really enjoying my school years and appreciate gymnasium #2,
because here I can get serious knowledge and have always had an opportunity to
improve my skills.
School Traditions
In our gymnasium there are a lot of wonderful traditions. They are very
important to us, because they unite us, give us nice memories, allow us to
spend some time together and to express ourselves. Thanks to school traditions
we can see school in a new light – not only as an educational establishment
where we acquire serious knowledge, but also as a place where we spend a lot of
time communicating and having fun.
Our school offers us a great variety of traditions. If you want to know
English perfectly well, you can visit numerous additional classes, perform in
Drama Fest, play games, write articles for “The Gymnasia Times” or participate
in the contest for the best public speaker. If you are athletic, you can take
part in the different sports competitions. A project with the European Union
has also given us an opportunity to rebuild our stadium. Another amazing
tradition is Final Bell. It is a very emotional holiday, because graduates say
goodbye to their school, teachers and classmates. Our exchange programme is
also well-known to people in Grodno. It allows us to communicate with peers and
teachers from Harwich, England and visit this beautiful country. Our students
can see St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben and other
historical monuments. They can also practice their English.
My favourite school tradition is …, because … It gives me a chance to …
I have fond memories of it, because …
