1. Republic of Latvia National holidays

3. AnthemAnthem Anthem Anthem “God bless Latvia” “God bless Latvia” God bless LatviaGod bless Latvia

4. The People's Council of Latvia proclaimed the independence of the new country in Riga People's Council of LatviaPeople's Council of Latvia on November 18, 1918, with Kārlis Ulmanis becoming the head of the provisional government. Kārlis UlmanisKārlis Ulmanis

5. In 1944, the Latvian territory came under Soviet control. In 1944, the Latvian territory came under Soviet control. The Soviets immediately began to reinstate the Soviet system. The Soviets immediately began to reinstate the Soviet system.

6. On May 4, 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the Latvian SSR adopted the Declaration On the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia, Latvian SSR was renamed Republic of Latvia. On May 4, 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the Latvian SSR adopted the Declaration On the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia, Latvian SSR was renamed Republic of Latvia.Supreme SovietDeclaration On the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of LatviaSupreme SovietDeclaration On the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia

7. The Republic of Latvia restored full independence on August 21, 1991. The Republic of Latvia restored full independence on August 21, 1991.

8. The Saeima, Latvia's parliament, was again elected in 1993. The Saeima, Latvia's parliament, was again elected in 1993.Saeima

9. We celebrate the birthday of Latvia on November 18th.

10. The celebration in Mezciems Primary School started on The celebration in Mezciems Primary School started on Heroes Remembrance Day, November 11th

12. At 7o’clock in the morning all the classrooms in our school are decorated with candles. At 7o’clock in the morning all the classrooms in our school are decorated with candles.

15. The students from forms 1-9 make posters about historical events in Latvia The students from forms 1-9 make posters about historical events in Latvia 1918 - 2010

19. November 17 th “The Pride of School” The best students from each form are invited to the meeting at headmistress’s office The best students from each form are invited to the meeting at headmistress’s office

22. November 17th Studens from forms 2- 8 take part in the “Show of Formation” which takes place in the school assembly hall. Studens from forms 2- 8 take part in the “Show of Formation” which takes place in the school assembly hall.

26. Students from forms 1-4 play games and read stories about Latvian history and traditions Students from forms 1-4 play games and read stories about Latvian history and traditions

28. November 17th – Concert

30. Presentation made by students of Form 6b