1. We are class 5A, from Andrei Saguna National College, and we are happy to present you our school!

2. Our school

3. Because of the long way through history and time, our school has a prestigious name and interesting traditions. At first, it had been a school were just boys could have learn, now both, girls and boys are allowed to come here to learn. Andrei Şaguna has been born in 1809 in Miscolt, Hungary. He have fought for orthodoxies rights and, in 1851, he founded the third Romanian Gymnasium, which in 1922 received his name and then, in 1996, become national college. In 1862, Iosif Clement has painted the walls of our Festive Hall. He painted, also, our device on the front wall. “Litteris et virtuti” is our permanently device, which promotes Good, Truth and Beautiful values. Andrei Şaguna Our motto

4. The Romanian Educational System Kindergarden - starting at the age of 3 Kindergarden - starting at the age of 3 Primary school - 4 years (starting at the age of 6 or 7) Primary school - 4 years (starting at the age of 6 or 7) Secondary school – 4 years Secondary school – 4 years Highschool – 4 years Highschool – 4 years University – 3 (general studies)+2 (Master degree) years University – 3 (general studies)+2 (Master degree) years In our College, we have 4 secondary classes (one for each grade) and 24 highschool classes (six for each grade)

5. … What differentiates us from other schools are the multiple cultural events, traditions, competitions and contests in which we participate, and our own original activities … We are special…!

6. The school magazine and the Radio In the school magazine we write in Romanian, English, German and French The walls of the room where is oru radio station were painted by one of uor colleagues. You see here the painter and his work.

7. On November 30th we celebrate our school anniversary, because in that day, orthodoxies use to honour Saint Andrew, which is our spiritual mentor’s name. The school anniversary … With this occasion we organize all kind of contests.

8. The Halloween party

10. The Christmas celebration

11. Sports’ Day On the1 st of June our school organizes several sport competitions. Students and teachers can compete in dance contests, football games, volleyball matches, chess competitions etc. Sport’s Day

12. Few schools can boast a varied repertoire of fanfare and choir. They approach: hymns and patriotic marches, folk songs, ballads, tango, waltz, polka, famous Romanian and international songs. Also we own the best choir from Romania, because they won several awards at national competitions. Fanfare & Choir

13. Charitable activities Every year, a few days before Christmas, the pupils of our school organize a fund raising action in order to help those who have financial difficulties. This event is called “The Christmas Bazar”. The pupils sell home-made cakes, Christmas cards, and sing carols in the school courtyard.

14. … but even though we have so many traditions, we are just some kids from 21 st century who have fun with their friends, drink hot chocolate and keep in touch with the world!

15. Our first day at Andrei Saguna National College

19. What is easy Math Romanian Sports Computer science

20. What is easy Geography Biology History English Making friends Going on trips To dream when a teachers is talking

21. What is difficult Waking up early to go to school Tests (sometimes we have a test every day) Homeworks – sometimes Math – sometimes Romanian grammar To get good grades To be always attentive To know the school building

22. Timetable for class 5A, school year 2009-2010 M 8.00 - 13.00 T 8.00 -14.00 W 8.00 - 13.00 Th 9.00 -14.00 F 8.00 -13.00 DrawingMathRomanianMath EnglishMathRomanianFrenchMath FrenchComputer science EnglishRomanianTechnological education MusicGeographyBiologyMathRomanian SportHistoryReligionSportRomanian Spanish

23. BYE!