Let’s talk about the education.

Let’s talk about your school. What’s your school like?

It’s one of the best educational establishments in Minsk that is famous for its high-quality teaching and good equipment. I want to say that our school is one of the modem schools in Belarus. It provides eleven years of education which offers a general course of academic and non-academic sub­jects. Besides it offers a number of courses giving a profound knowledge in a variety of fields: humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, etc.

The building itself is of typical design with the same layout and the distribu­tion of classrooms, administrative offices, canteens, gyms and libraries as you can see in most other schools. But when you come in through the front door you find yourself in a spacious hall with comfortable sofas and large windows.

School has become an integral part of my life. Our social and cultural life is well organized; both teachers and classmates are so friendly and easy to get along with. I am on good terms with my classmates, as all of them are interesting and enigmatic persons. We often spend our free time together and I think I will never forget these years and I will regret that everything has finished.

Does your school have any traditions?

It is very important to have some school traditions, because it unites pupils and gives a sense of belonging and pleasant memories. Our school has a busy and eventful life.

In February we celebrate the "School Reunion Day." Ex-pupils and for­mer teachers of different years come to the school, remember their school years and share their life experience with us.

On Valentine’s Day a special "love post" works, and by the end of the day Cupids deliver love letters to pupils and teachers.

There are different events connected with volunteering to help disabled children.

I will never forget a "Self-government Day," when pupils performed the functions of school administration and teachers. It was very useful and a great fun.

And, finally, I can’t wait for the "Graduation Ceremony," when 11-for­mers say goodbye to the school family, thank their teachers and parents. They say it is a glamorous event, full of style, warmth and gratitude.

Ask me what problems I had when I was a student.

What problems did you have when you were a student?

Were you lazy or hardworking?

What subjects made you feel disappointed?