OSNOVNA ŠKOLA PETRA PRERADOVIĆA

Petar Preradović Primary and Lower Secondary School is among the first schools that were founded in Zadar after the Second World War. Fourty five teachers are employed and over five hundred students attend the school. The children are between the ages of six and fourteen. The school has established a reputation for participating in numerous cultural, public and sports events, as well as national and international project work. Beside its regular exceptional educational work, the school has realized notable results, won awards and recognitions in various fields related to extracurricular activities. The school is especially proud of its integrated special educational needs class, and the work undertaken by the teachers and students of that group.

The school hosts science days and is very proud of its language department.

Teachers and students participate in various IT workshops and training courses on a regular basis. Environmental awareness is of particular importance to us and the children attend energy efficiency and recycling workshops. Apart from English, the other foreign languages taught are Italian, German and French. In collaboration with Zadar university, the school organises a week long celebration of francophonie (French culture and traditions). These celebrations include readings, guest speakers, workshops and various interactive activities.  The school itself is located on the ancient peninsula in the very heart of our beautiful town. We are very proud to live in such a historic city which was this year named as the Best European Destination for 2016. Zadar is full of cultural events, rich in tradition and known for its hospitality and warm reception.

Apart from exceptional educational work, the school has realized notable results, won awards and recognitions in various fields related to extracurricular activities. The school has undertaken an Erasmus KA2 project and regularly participates in eTwinning projects. The school is especially proud of its integrated special educational needs class, and the work undertaken by the teachers and students of that group.

Health education is of great importance to us and for the past five years our Year 6 and Year 7 students have been involved in a project called Training in life skills. Our coordinator in this project has been involved from the very beginning, liaising with our Health service and other local and regional bodies, overseeing workshops, analysing test results and questionnaire data. Twenty three workshops are organized throughout the school year all in aid of prevention of various addictions and leading a healthy and productive life.

Civic education is of vital importance to us and is integrated within all our subjects. We endeavor to teach our children to respect human rights and yet also to stand up for their rights. Open mindedness, respect and stimulating awareness of those who are less fortunate and then embracing our differences by becoming active citizens. Promoting solidarity involves voluntary work in the local community, sharing our problems, listening to each other and finding solutions together.

Pupils must be enlightened critical thinkers and well-balanced individuals, prepared for the responsibilities and obligations of life in a civilized and democratic society. Education is crucial, it is our responsibility as teachers to guide our pupils towards positive change. We all need to become individuals who are committed to changing ourselves, the environment that surrounds us and the world in which we live in.

Our motivation and wish is that we educate our children and prepare them for the future, to become socially aware responsible adults. We are part of Europe and wish to contribute to its future. Through our work ethic, perseverance and dedication we fully believe we can make our mark.