Jelgavas Valsts imnzija

Jelgava State Gymnasium

Our school is located in the center of

Jelgava

History
Jelgava State grammar school was founded in 1922.
It has been located in several buildings.
During the World War II there was a hospital there and
some yeare later the school was burnt down.
1971./1972. School had the highest number of
students - 1696. (7- 18 years old)
Long time ago it was necesarily to wear school
uniforms.
Teachers lived in hostels next to the school.
It has been the state gymnasium since 2003.

School Now

688 students (13-19)

68 teachers
Symbol- sunflower
Comfortable classrooms
Two computer labs (whiteboards in several
classrooms)
Library
Sport hall

Ms Inese Bandeniece

We have 4 holidays during the year

Autumn holiday October (one week)
Winter holiday December-January (two
weeks)
Easter holiday - March(April) (one week)
Summer holiday (June, July, August)

Everyday Life at School

School starts at eight oclock and
finishes at 3 or 4 oclock.
Lesson- 40 minutes.
Teachers, students and parents use
e-class. (electronic reportbook, register).
Lunch- breaks- 25 and 30 min long.

Outdoor Activities at School

Choirs Skalii (elmentary school) Skali (secondary school)

Theatre class Reverss
Folk- dance group
Sport (chess, handball, volleyball)
Business class, debate class, political class
French language class

Traditions at School

1st September celebration;

Teachers Day
Martin Day
Sport Day (autumn, spring)
Aerobic contest

Torchlight procession (11th November)

11th November- the day of independence
Christmas
Town festival procession
School leaving party