“Zaliakalnio” Gymnasium

EmblemBlue background –

the Baltic SeaGreen background –

the Green hillOpened book -

knowledgeRainbow – the joy of

school yearsLetters – depth of

knowledge acquired in school

Pencil & Pen – hard work at school

Sun – the brightness of education

Flag

Blue colour – the Baltic sea

Green colour – the Green hill

Yellow colour – sunny light of knowledge

Important Dates 1751 - 1762 Our gymnasium was the site

of Klaipeda’s commandant, the Russian commander Alexander Suvorov Regiment tower.

1950 - 1952 The beginning of building the

secondary school.

1952, October The two-storey school

building opened its doors for the first students.

1985 School starts teaching

intensive English classes.

1992 The name of Secondary

School No 3 was changed into "Žaliakalnis” (Green Hill).

2007, September 1. The school gained the

status of the gymnasium.

2012 Our gymnasium will

celebrate the 60th anniversary.

Teachers The team of our teachers consists of 60 highly qualified

specialists. They help students with future career choices, organize seminars, consult students and prepare them for their adulthood. The specialists of our gymnasium are valued around the world.

Students Our gymnasium has about 500 students. After finishing

high school, our applicants go to universities all over the world: Germany, Scotland, Spain, Italy, Russia, Denmark, Finland, etc. Our students participate in numerous competitions and Olympiads and show high results not only in Europe but also worldwide. Exam results of our students are among the highest in the country.

The Week of Languages

Every year, the week of languages is organized. During this week different presentations, festivals, concerts, competitions and lessons are held. The main aim of this week is to attract students to learn languages. Moreover, every student claims that it is a big fun and chance to take part in this week.

The Anual New Year Festival

    

 Each year, before the Christmas Eve and New Year we gather

in the gymnasium's concert hall where a festival takes place.Usually, it is called "Talent Show" or "Miss and Mister of the

Gymnasium“.    

The Humour Day The Humor Day is a traditional Russian festival, which is

held every year by the 4th year high school students. As a rule, the main theme of the festival is "Our gymnasium". In

the contest several teams participate, where they show funny plays and play jokes.

100 Days Before the Exams

Each year in February the students who are leaving school celebrate 100 days before the exam. This is a very funny and beautiful holiday. Students are arranged medical board to check if they are ready to be adults. Everybody likes to watch a theatrical performance in which pupils parody teachers.

The 8th of March The 8th of March is a women’s day. In our gymnasium this

is a special day, because the majority of teachers are women. Students prepare little sweet presents for teachers and a concert, where students sing and dance for their lovely teachers.

What? Where? When?Each year a brain-ring called “What? Where? When?” is held in our gymnasium. The main mystery of the game is a black box. Each team should guess what is hidden in it. After several games in our school, this game has become an international contest.

Talk ShowsTalk shows on various topics are held in the gymnasium. Students have an opportunity to express their opinions and views. They discuss excerpts from films, books and compose songs together with their teachers.

Our Ensemble ‘VIVO’Everybody in our gymnasium likes our wonderful vocal group ‘Vivo’, which takes part in all school and city events. The ensemble often participates in national and international competitions, most of which they have won.

Our Theatre ‘Mask’The gymnasium has its own theatre, where not only students but also teachers play. It has won some awards, not only in Lithuania but also outside our country.

Our Dance GroupThe gymnasium has its own dance group, which is a real decoration in many events in the gymnasium and town. The girls from the group often become students of dance faculties at universities.

The Art StudioThere is also an art studio where children paint, sculpt and create small masterpieces of art. Pupils of the studio become students of prestigious universities, where they work with the best art critics around the world.

The Florist’s StudioMany students carry away by this new branch of art, where they create gorgeous bouquets, pottery, Christmas wreaths and other decorations for the holidays. Many girls make wedding bouquets, which are in demand in the city.

The DebatesIn the gymnasium there is a team that likes taking part in the debate competitions. Debates are held in the gymnasium, city, country and even abroad. There are 2 teams - a positive team, which stands for a point of view and there is a team that contradicts. There are rules for people to discuss and decide on differences, within a framework defining how they will interact.

W.Shakespeare’s Museum “The Globe”

There is a unique W.Shakespeare’s museum “Globe” at “Green Hill” gymnasium. It is the only in Baltic countries. The motto of our museum is “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players”. There is a huge collection of exhibits in our museum. In 2010 we won the III prize among school museums in Lithuania.

Students’ TraditionsOur pupils are great

patriots of our gymnasium, so they always wear a school uniform. A uniform in ”Zaliakalnio” is a green jacket, that symbolizes 

the colour of our gymnasium name. 

“Žaliakalnio“ in Lithuanian means ”Green Hill”.

Thank you for your attention!The end.