Middle School Graduation Ceremony aired on Nasa TV

A reportage from our Middle School Graduation Ceremony will air on Nasa TV on Saturday, June 27th, from 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. It will be rebroadcasted on Sunday, June 28th from 7.00 pm, and on Monday, June 29th from 12:00 pm.  

Tamara Grozadnova interviewed for fakulteti.mk

Tamara Grozadnova (Parsons The New School) interviewed for fakulteti.mk: http://www.fakulteti.mk/news/15-06-26/intervju_so_tamara_grozdanova_od_nova_-_umetnosta_treba_da_e_del_od_site_aspekti_na_zhivotot.aspx

Vladimir Voinovski interviewed for fakulteti.mk

Vladimir Voinovski (Leeds College of Art) interviewed for fakulteti.mk http://www.fakulteti.mk/news/15-06-22/sakam_animacijata_da_mi_stane_profesija_odam_na_studii_vo_britanija.aspx

First week of Summer School and Camp

The NOVA summer is a truly special season! This past week our Summer Schoolers engaged in countless creative activities that boosted their learning and spirit in a unique way. The excitement peaked during our Olympic Day on Friday, when by competing keenly in group disciplines ranging from bean bag throwing and shuffling to bowling and basketball, they showed exquisite teamwork skills. At the same time, our Campers had a chance to practice precision and self-trust through archery, develop and maintain balance through horseback riding, and experience the power and beauty of water by kayaking the rapids of the Treska. We can say that, with such a week now stored in our happiest of memories, we can only look forward to two more thrilling weeks of joy and learning at NOVA! Check out photo gallery from the first week of NOVA Summer School and Camp here  

ES End Of The Year Performance and 5th Grade Graduation aired on Nasa TV

A reportage from our ES End Of The Year Performance and 5th Grade Graduation will air on Nasa TV on Saturday, June 20th, from 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. It will be rebroadcasted on Sunday, June 21st from 7.00 pm, and on Monday, June 22nd from 12:00 pm.

Konstantin Chorogunov interviewed for fakulteti.mk

Konstantin Chorogunov (Erasmus University) interviewed for fakulteti.mk: http://www.fakulteti.mk/news/15-06-18/sakam_da_stanam_uspeshen_biznis_lider_i_da_rabotam_vo_makedonija.aspx

First Day of NOVA Summer School and Camp

Yet another summer of fun, games, thrilling challenges and learning adventures is off to a promising start here at NOVA! Eager to indulge in a unique language-learning experience, the participants in this year's NOVA Summer School Programme showed up bright and early today ready to gain knowledge through intense and exciting hands-on activities. At the same time, our Summer Campers undertook the first of their many daily challenges and reached for new peaks of excitement by practicing the basics of rock-climbing. All in all, for all the young language lovers and adventure seekers, NOVA's Summer Programme is the place to be! Check out the photo gallery from the event here .  .

Summer School and Summer Camp 2015

In order for children to have a more active summer vacation, NOVA organizes a three week Summer School and Summer Camp from June 15th through July 3rd, 2015. For more information on the Summer School and Summer Camp, visit the following link: http://nova.edu.mk/summer_camp_and_school_2015.aspx Summer School Video: Summer Camp Video:

Middle School Graduation Ceremony video

Ballet Recital 2015 aired on Nasa TV

We’re thrilled to announce that NOVA’s after school ballet class performance of The Magic Toy Shop will air on Nasa TV on Saturday, June 13th, from 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. It will be rebroadcasted on Sunday, June 14th from 7:00 pm and Monday, June 15th from 12:00 pm. Let your friends and family know so they can watch your loved ones perform.

University Acceptances 2015

All of NOVA's university acceptances and enrollments for the academic 2014-15, including our Hall of Fame enrollments throughout the years.   http://nova.edu.mk/university_acceptances_2015.aspx

Ballet Recital 2015

Girls from kindergarten through High School taking NOVA’s after school ballet class performed the original ballet The Magic Shop. The ballerinas were stunning under the guidance of our dance teacher, Ana Velkova. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

AP and IB art students participate in 2nd National Gallery workshop

NOVA AP and IB art students took part in the 2nd art workshop named “ The artist and I” organized by the National Art Gallery of Macedonia and the National Gallery “Daut Pasin Amam”. Their job was to recreate some of the most well know Macedonian works of art. All their art work was showcased at City of Skopje’s art exhibition “Day of the museums”. Congratulations to all our IB and AP art students for their effort and for being true NOVA and the Fine Arts department ambassadors. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Grade 4 poets

The young poets from 4B used the writing process to compose poems using several poetic devices and figurative language like alliteration, simile, metaphor, and personification. After they published their poems and illustrated them, they read them with fluency and expression in front of the whole Elementary School during the Honesty Assembly. We all enjoyed their different voices and comparisons of Honesty to a tree in a forest, raindrops in a desert, art, music notes, Canada geese, and to a pregnant teacher:) Honesty is indeed the best policy! Check out the photo gallery from the activity here

Photo exhibition “Mosaic of Identities” at NOVA

On May 20th, NOVA International Schools hosted the photo exhibition “Mosaic of Identities” , a project by student, Nikola Danev, who is also a member of the US Embassy’s Youth Council. Nikola’s project was aimed at showing just how similar Macedonia’s ethnically-mixed youth is. His exhibition portrayed a way in which we are similar and a way in which we are (beautifully) diverse. Check out the photo gallery from the exebition here

Interview with Martin Trpovski (Oxford University), Elena Gagovska (Bard College Berlin) and Vera Pacoova Dal Maschio (King's College London) featured in Tea Moderna magazine

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HS Graduation Ceremony 2015 featured on Nasa TV

A reportage form our HS Graduation Ceremony will air on Nasa TV on Saturday , June 6th, from 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. It will be rebroadcasted on Sunday, June 7th from 1:00 pm and 9.00 pm, and on Monday, June 8th from 12:00 pm.

Interview with Georg Cemerikikj

Interview with Georg Cemerikikj, attending Bocconi University, featured on faktor.mk: http://faktor.mk/2015/06/02/koga-sonot-stanuva-realnost-ne-mozham-da-isklucham-deka-eden-den-ke-stanam-premier/

SuperNOVA athletic report

We are proud to report that this year's SuperNOVA athletic teams won a total of 12 CEESA trophies. Four 1st place trophies, five 2nd place trophies, one 3rd place trophy and two sportsmanship trophies. On top of our athletic achievements, the SuperNOVAs excelled in academic competitions as well. Our students brought 1st and 3rd place trophies from the MS Knowledge Bowl event, 2nd and 4th place trophies from the HS Knowledge Bowl, a 1st place finish with the junior team at the HS Math competition; 3rd place trophies from both the team and individual competitions at the MS Math Counts, along with successful participation at the HS/MS Cross Country competition (first year), HOSIC conference and HS Robotics event. All in all, this was the SuperNOVA’s most successful year to-date in CEESA competitions and events.

Interview with Leonid Antikj

Interview with Leonid Antikj, attending King's College London, featured on emagazin.mk: http://emagazin.mk/vesti/vest/9605

After School Ballet Classes Performance

Interview with Romana Tasevska

Interview with Romana Tasevska, attending Bocconi University, featured on emagazin.mk: http://emagazin.mk/vesti/vest/9478?title=romana-tasevska-e-primena-na-koledzot-kade-shto-zavrshija-princot-vilijam-i-brojni-svetski-umovi

Middle School Science Fair reportage aired on Nasa TV

A reportage form our Middle School Science Fair will air on Nasa TV on Saturday , May 30, from 8 am and 9:00 pm. It will be rebroadcasted on Sunday, May 31th from 7.00 pm, and on Monday, June 1st from 12:00 pm.

Interview with graduate Martin Trpovski

Interview with graduate Martin Trpovski, attending Oxford University, featured on mkd.mk: http://grid.mk/read/article/hide/10050879/martin-trpovski-ushte-vo-sedmo-oddelenie-sfativ-deka-lingvistikata-i-stranskite-jazici-se-mojata-akademska-strast

Interview with graduate Kristina Madjovski

Interview with graduate Kristina Madjovski, attending Harvard University, featured on dnevnik.mk: http://www.dnevnik.mk/default.asp?ItemID=0FA2DEA4ECE2084EAD19B1D91383E3C4

EEC Science Fair

Our Pre Kindergarten three and four year olds became little animals and talked about their habitats and what they ate. There were creatures from the sea, the desert, the forest, the pond and the arctic regions. Our littlest scientists did a great job! Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Elementary School Science Fair reportage aired on Nasa TV

A reportage form our Elementary School Science Fair will air on Nasa TV on Saturday, May 23rd, from 8 am and 9:00 pm. It will be rebroadcasted on Sunday, May 24th from 1:00 pm and 9.00 pm, and on Monday, May 25th from 12:00 pm.

Rubik’s cube presentation

Special thanks to the Hungarian embassy for organizing a visit with Rubik’s cube expert Mr. Norbert Hejja. He gave us tips on how to solve this fun but tricky puzzle. Check out the photo gallery from the visit here

New anti-alcohol and anti-tobacco school campaign

At the beginning of May we started implementing our new anti-alcohol and anti-tobacco school campaign. A team of students was given the creative challenge to think of ways to raise awareness about these topics among peers. Students created promo posters and exhibited them around the school, they also made creative info materials in the form of tray pads and coffee rings that they distributed in the HS cafeteria, as well as, two video mosaics that they presented in the auditorium during advisory class. The video presentation was followed by a student debate on the topic. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

HS girls volleyball team wins gold in Belgrade

This year's CEESA HS Volleyball Tournament was definitely one of the most exciting and challenging ones. We trained hard in preparation for the tournament; however, the main reasons for our success was the amazing team spirit we developed and the support we gave one another. As much as we were motivated to win, we enjoyed each game and had a lot of fun. We won all round robin matches in strait sets and were happy to play in the final, same as last year. The final game was certainly very challenging, when playing against a difficult opponent such as the International School of Belgrade. We were fortunate to have played our best game in the final, by staying focused, playing smart, and leaving our hearts on the court.   Check out the photo gallery from the event here

CEESA HS Boys Volleyball Tournament in Riga

Our HS boys volleyball team won 2nd place and silver medal at the CEESA Volleyball Tournament in Riga, Latvia. High level of commitment, teamwork and sportsmanship were all traits of ourremarkable team. The tournament was a great experience for all players, having made new friends, and proving the team’s strong spirit and unity.Most Valuable Players from NOVA: Kris Blazheski, Andrew Stievater, And Martin DimovskiNOVA Team: Kris Blazheski, Andrew Stievater, Martin Dimovski, Ilias Nikoletopulos, Antonij Kochovski, Luka Cherepnalkovski, Ilija Andonov, and Apostolos Papastamos. Coaches: Aleksandar Ristovski and Marina Perunovska Check out the photo gallery from the tournament here

Boris Trajkovski - NOVA scholarships awarded - in the Media

HS Spring Concert

Dear All, We would kindly like to invite you to our HS Spring Concert that will take place this Thursday May 21, 18.30h in the outside auditorium. Both the HS Dance and the MS Band classes will make guest appearances. While enjoying music of diverse genres, the audience can also check out the art and photo exhibition of our students. This concert, for which our students prepared passionately, is free of charge and appropriate for all ages. Looking forward to some great mood and weather, and to seeing you there.

A Mosaic of identities, a NOVA student’s photo exhibition

MS boys volleyball team brings back silver from Helsinki

Our MS boys volleyball team won the 2nd place silver medal in the CEESA Volleyball Championship in Helsinki, Finland. They exhibited a high level of fair play and sportsmanship during their games, both amongst themselves and other teams. The tournament  was a fun experience and students were able to make new lasting friendships. Check out the photo gallery from the tournament here

HS Boys Volleyball Tournament in Riga (Live)

For a live-stream of all the Friday and Saturday games visit the following link:  http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ceesa-boys-hs-volleyball-may-14-16-2015    

HS Girls Volleyball Tournament in Belgrade (Live)

For a live-stream of all the Friday and Saturday games visit the following links: COURT 1: http://original.livestream.com/is_belgrade COURT 2: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/international-school-of-belgrade MAIN COURT: http://original.livestream.com/is_belgrade

NOVA High School Graduates 2015

MS Science Fair 2015

Participating in the MS Science Fair is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain exciting and meaningful learning experiences. This year, NOVA’s Middle School students were engaged in an inquiry process with the motto “Exercise and Sports in Science.”  In the early hours of the day, our boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams played a thrilling match at Forza, while later our students had the opportunity to practice different sporting techniques shoulder to shoulder with professional players and coaches from the Vardar handball team. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Middle School Science Fair

Middle School Science Fair in the Media

English language essay writing workshop for 9th grade students

In the past few months essay writing workshops for 9th grade students took place as part of the collaboration between the Skopje public schools and NOVA's Service Learning program. Our three wonderful American exchange students from the YES program, Natalia, Emily and Faber, under the professional guidance of one of NOVA's college counselors, had a unique opportunity to teach essay writing tips and tricks to their peers from the public schools: Dimo Hadzi Dimov, Vlado Tasevski, and  11th of October. This was a part of their Service Learning activities during their one-year studies at NOVA. They found their role as teachers both enjoyable, for the ability to share their knowledge, and challenging, for their attempt to bridge the cultural and communication gap. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

MS girls return silver from Sofia

The annual CEESA volleyball tournament for MS girls was hosted by AAS in Sofia, Bulgaria this year, May 7th through the 10th. Our MS Girl volleyball team came back victorious winning the 2nd place trophy. The games were tough, but our team demonstrated their skills, team spirit, and most importantly sportsmanship. Way to go, Super NOVA girls! Check out the photo gallery from the tournament here

Elementary School Science Fair

Elementary School Science Fair

From Kindergarten through grade 5 our students took on the roles of physicists, sound specialists, geologists, environmentalists and farmers as they asked questions, formulated hypothesis, conducted experiments and then presented what they had learned at our Elementary Science Fair. Curiosity is alive and well at NOVA! Check out the photo gallery from the event here

MS Boys Volleyball Tournament in Helsinki

You can follow our boys volleyball team playing at the volleyball tournament in Helsinki, on the following links: Helsinki Friday, May 8th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIT1t_Su5xc Saturday, May 9th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHot0URekbQ

MS Girls Volleyball Tournament in Sofia

You can follow our girls volleyball team playing at the volleyball tournament in Sofia, on the following link: http://livestream.com/AASSofiaWolves

Letter of appreciation

Dear Nova leadership, I just want to take a minute to tell you what a great experience we have had at Nova this year.  Our four boys have been in four different schools in the past four years with the associated transitions.  All have been good in different ways, but the transition to Nova was much easier and smoother than we anticipated.  They have all made friends and enjoyed learning.   Nova does a wonderful job in embracing the diversity of the student body and one of the first things we enjoyed was International week early in the school year.  Another advantage at Nova is the extensive exposure to the fine arts with the music, dance and art programs.  The winter performance was an impressive display of this emphasis.  Our oldest would say that from his perspective, the highlight this year has been representing Nova on three different teams in three different countries - basketball in Bulgaria, Math Counts in Croatia, and Knowledge Bowl in Tirana.  Each trip has been an incredible (and new) experience for him. These are some of the these reasons we are most thankful for our experience at Nova.  However, none of this would be possible without Nova's greatest strength, the excellent teachers.  They are a gold mine.  Although we have only been here one year, we have experience with over a dozen of Nova's talented teachers.  Each is passionate about teaching, eager to tailor their teaching to the students' individual learning styles and interested in the emotional, social and academic development of their students.   Our third grader has had his best school experience here at Nova, largely thanks to Ms. Milevska. She is an extremely gifted teacher whose love for her students encourages them to do their best.  Even in the areas where they struggle, she focuses on the positive so that the students feel like they can and will succeed.  She knows her students so well and uses their individual passions and abilities to get the whole classroom excited about learning.   As room parent for fifth grade, I see first hand how Ms. Platz and Ms. Cvetkovic take a team approach to teaching and capitalize on their complementary strengths.  They use diverse and creative ways to teach students with different learning styles and backgrounds.  They also view each student as an individual and both have the wonderful ability to use each student's strengths in the classroom.   With our seventh grader's recent experience in Knowledge Bowl, we have gotten to know Mr. Davis.  His passion for teaching and literature come through in each interaction.  In leading the Knowledge Bowl team, not only did he encourage the students to work hard and strategize, but he also presented a balanced view of competition that valued good sportsmanship above winning.  We especially appreciate the time he and other teachers invested in extracurricular activities, making unique experiences like Knowledge Bowl possible.   Ms. Markovska, Ms. Evans and Ms. Stevoska manage a large class of young and diverse students so skillfully that it looks easy!  Our quiet first grader has flourished in their classroom and has developed the confidence to contribute to classroom discussions.  This spring, they have also worked very hard to successfully provide a seamless transition from one primary teacher to another.  We could not be more positive about our experience at Nova this year.  We are grateful to each of you for the role you play, and especially to the teachers who have been so wonderful for our boys. Sincerely, From Nova Parents

Congratulations to Martin Trpovski

Congratulations to Martin Trpovski on his Reach Oxford Scholarship to study for the full-time Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (French) and Linguistics at St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, from October 2015 until August 2019! The Reach Oxford was established by Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) in 1990 to give highly able students from low income countries the opportunity to benefit from an Oxford education. The funding comes from a partnership between St Edmund Hall, its Junior and Middle Common Rooms, and the University. Reach Oxford Scholarship

After School Activities (May 2015)

After School Activities (May 2015)

NOVA High School Administration and Faculty 2015

NOVA High School Administration 2015 NOVA High School  Faculty 2015  

Elementary School Peace Assembly

During April we learned about Peace. At the assembly the kindergarteners did skits about being a peacemaker with friends. 3M shared ideas about what makes them feel peaceful and restless. 5C created shelters out of various materials and had do work together and solve conflicts. At the end, we all shook hands and offered peace to each other. Check out the photo gallery from the assembly here

Congratulations to Georg Chemerikikj

Congratulations to Georg Chemerikikj on his admittance to the Bachelor Program in BIEF: Bachelor in International Economics and Finance for the academic 2015-2016 at Bocconi University! Georg has also been awarded the 2015-2016 Bocconi Merit Award: a full scholarship that will provide both a tuition waiver and free accommodation in one of the Bocconi Residences! Proud!

HS Friendly Volleyball Tournament in Sofia

Last weekend, three weeks before the official CEESA HS Volleyball tournaments, our NOVA HS Volleyball Teams for boys and girls participated on an invitational volleyball tournament organized by the Anglo American School of Sofia . Although this tournament was used by coaches as a chance to try out all players and detect teams’ strengths and areas for improvement, our NOVA girls team still managed to win the 3rd place trophy. Students behaved well and enjoyed their time in Sofia. We are looking forwards to the official CEESA tournament which will be held in Riga and Belgrade in May.   Check out the photo gallery from the tournament here

Congratulations to Kristina Madzovska and Ana Arsovska

Congratulations to Kristina Madzovska and Ana Arsovska for being ranked among the top three speakers on the national debate championship and for being selected for the debate team to represent Macedonia at the international tournament Heart of Europe in the Czech Republic. http://www.mof.mk/najdobrite-govornitsi-na-natsionalnoto-debatno-prvenstvo-dobija-tselosni-stipendii-za-studirane-od-fon-univerzitetot/

MS Knowledge Bowl 2015

Our MS Knowledge Bowl teams came back victorious winning a First Place and Third Place Trophy. The competition was tough in Tirana, but our team did an amazing job! Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Family Bazaar 2015 in the Media

Family Bazaar 2015

High school class of 2015 group photo

First grade trip to the fire station

Grade 1 students took a trip to the fire station. The children learned how firefighters protect the community. We thank the kind firemen for taking their time to show us what they do and what their job is all about. After our visit we also took a short picnic break and enjoyed the wonderful weather. Check out the photo gallery from the visit here  

Rotary Conference for Professional Development 2015 in the Media

3-та Ротари конференција за професионална ориентација (видео)

Ротари клубот Скопје Камен Мост изминатите години своите активности ги насочи кон поддршка на млади талентирани луѓе во мисијата на остварување на нивниот целосен потенцијал. Во интерес на континуитетот на таа мисија, оваа година по третпат ќе организира конференција за професионална ориентација на млади под мотото „Да го одберам тоа што се бара или тоа што го сакам“.Конференцијата ќе се одржи во сабота, 18.04.2013, од 11:00 до 15:00 часот, во просториите на Meѓународното училиште НОВА. За време на настанот членовите на Ротари клубот Скопје Камен Мост ќе го споделат сопственото искуство од својата професија, а истото ќе го сторат и неколку еминтентни гости говорници, на средношколци од 2-ра и 3-та година, се со цел да им се помогне во нивниот избор на идна професија. Пријави се за учество на info@nova.edu.mk (бројот на места е ограничен).  АГЕНДА НА НАСТАНОТ ПОСТЕР НА НАСТАНОТ

3rd and 4th graders experiment with digital photography

Students learned how to use a digital camera in computer class. They drew a background picture in the program Paint and printed it out. Afterwards they took a photo with the digital camera placing a small toy or object in front of the background.  The results were awesome. Check out the photo gallery from the class here

French Institute visit

Dear students, please be informed that the French Institute is coming to NOVA to give a presentation on the DELF and DALF diplomas this Friday, April 17th at 3 pm in the Library. Interested students need to sign up with Ms. Julija Zisovska or Ms. Sonja Stojkovic. 

Young Botanists

Sunlight and spring breezes were ideal conditions for our young Kindergarten botanists to plant seeds, observe and record their findings; and learn that plants live in the soil, and need water, sunlight and air to grow. The kindergartners expertly identified the roots, stem, leaves and flowers. They were eager to learn more, and giggled when we discussed how tasty the plant’s roots, such as carrots, potatoes and radishes can be. The grand finale  was the wonderful classroom display where our botanists classified all the roots, stems, leaves and flowers we eat! Thank you to our parents who brought in dozens of flowers. We are especially grateful to Mrs. and Mr. Buleski for bringing seedlings from the market, as well as to Mrs. Ana Kamceva who awarded our hard work with tasty cookies. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Week Without Walls 2015 (Service learning trip in Skopje)

I feel tremendously inspired and grateful for having experienced all of these volunteering projects, and for having the opportunity to meet amazing people and children who in spite of having to deal with hardship (illness, poverty, old age), are still able to smile and look on the positive side of life. I feel my knowledge of institutions dealing with the less fortunate has significantly improved, especially in regards to their main goals and the way they operate (from learning more about cerebral palsy to grasping the concept of human rights). Through these experiences I improved my ability to be more patient, understanding and effective. One thing that makes me happy is the fact that this was not just another excursion but it was an experience worth remembering. Although I spent very little time with the young and elderly in need, I experienced strong feelings of joy and motivation, together with sadness and disappointment. After these experiences, I'm motivated to make a difference, and believe that everyone in this world has the ability to do so, because at the end we are all equal and we all have the same rights regardless of our skin color, our believes or our problems. (Angela Dimeska) Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Week Without Walls 2015 (Dante’s road – Italy)

Since this was my first field trip as a NOVA student, apart from the learning component about Dante’s life and the Florentine culture, I expected to have a positive experience that would create lasting memories. From the first day we walked through the city centre, I couldn’t stop admiring the beautiful, renaissance and modern Italian architecture. I enjoyed the game “scavenger hunt” which was a clever way to get us to explore Florence on our own and to get to know it better with lot of fun and creativity. Through this task I began to fall in love with this city. The following days were devoted to visiting Dante’s house and other sites important to his life and his relationship with Beatrice, as well as the renaissance life in general: the Baptistery San Giovanni, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Duomo, the church of Santa Croce with the Monument to Dante Alighieri etc. I will never forget when we hiked up to Piazzale Michelangelo and enjoyed the spectacular view of the city. On the last day we finally visited the inside of the Duomo and climbed the bell tower (with its claustrophobic 414 stairs!), but at the end it was well worth it, since the view from the top was breathtaking.Overall, I could without a doubt say that this trip fulfilled and exceeded my expectations. Last day we could not leave the “centro storico” and I will definitely miss Florence. On the other hand, after this trip I will definitely try to visit it again. (Teodora Filipovska) Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Week Without Walls 2015 (Agritourismo-Italy)

Although the trip was rather long… I found it to be bearable, and rather an adventure! Getting there was an amazing relief! It was absolutely beautiful! The first day we visited the cheese and wine farm. The whole 2 kilometers of the walk to the actual complex was lined with beautiful hills and sights… who would want to leave? We were led around and were allowed a special insight into the workings of the industry and the things that make them and the region unique! One of my favorite things we did while in Italy was most definitely the cooking with our chef! We were able to make our dinner with our own hands and it was such a blast, especially with the special instructions. We made pasta, and learned techniques for different aspects of the kitchen. The last day we visited Florence. Though we were only there for a short time, it was extremely beautiful and filled with history. I wish we just could’ve had more time to visit and roam. Overall, I was very happy I attended this excursion; I enjoyed the sights and the opportunity to take pictures immensely. (Sara Thomas) Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Week Without Walls 2015 (Political ideologies, Eastern Europe)

My Week Without Walls trip included a tour of two of Eastern Europe’s finest cities. However, this was no ordinary tour. In Belgrade, we focused on the Yugoslav regime that lasted from 1945 to 1991. We visited the key governmental institutions while also attending a critical lecture concerning the downfall of Yugoslavia. Nonetheless, we also explored the historical side of Belgrade by observing the various underground sites and looking down at the beautiful city, with the Danube river, from the Kalemegdan. We also managed to cover a little bit of Physics at the Nikola Tesla museum. Even before arriving to Budapest, the city seemed fascinating enough on its own. I was astounded to find out how strongly the Hungarians retaliated against their Communist rule, while also certainly respecting it, as shown in the Memento Park. The city’s architecture and infrastructure proved to be like no other. I was pleasantly surprised by the capacities of both cities. Overall, the trip, although exhausting, was very informative and significantly influenced my views. The trip was, without a doubt, a massive success, that I would love to go on again. (Niccolo Serafimovski) Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Week Without Walls 2015 (Art Colony in Mavrovo)

My experience was that it was a very positive, fun and productive experience, and it is the best field trip that I have been on in all my years of schooling. The entire atmosphere was very relaxing and even so I managed to get a lot of work done, because the way in which it was organized, the process of producing artwork was made to be a very enjoyable process. Aside from being productive it was also fairly educational as I went out of my comfort zone to paint landscapes (something which I have never done before) and learned the different techniques of achieving a believable landscape effect. Regarding the accomodation, the hotel was very good, the staff were professional, the rooms were clean and the food was very good. This field trip also provided a suitable atmosphere for forming new friendships, and that aspect of it was what I loved the most about the trip. Overall, it was the perfect field trip experience for me. It had just the right amount of education to make the trip worthwhile but not tiring, and it provided many opportunities for socializing and forming new friendships. ( Viktor Ivanovski ) Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Week Without Walls 2015 (Survival trip, Plackovica)

For the Week Without Walls I took part in the survival trip that went to Plačkovica, This trip was a new experience for me because it was my first time to go hiking and the first school excursion I took part in. This trip offered many activities that one does not normally do. Almost all of the activities were outdoors and were very interesting. The activities included wall climbing, setting up tents, walking on a rope, hiking and zip lining. On the other hand there were indoor activities like cooking and cleaning. During the trip we hiked a lot but the hikes were fine. The hikes were very exhausting and long but we got to see new things. We spent 5 days in the middle of nowhere and we had our phones for a very short period of time so we had to resort to going outside or talking to other people face to face for entertainment. I can easily say that the best part of the trip was getting to know the other people better and the teachers that accompanied us were great and very supportive. Overall the excursion was a fun new experience and we acquired new set of skills because of it. (Fouad El Bakly)  Check out the photo gallery from the event here  

Week without walls 2015 (Science trip, Belgrade & Zagreb)

Our trip was packed full of different experiences! The first stop was the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade. We had an extensive and fascinating introduction to the life and work of Nikola Tesla, with lots of well-explained practical demonstrations of his inventions, as well as how they paved the way for future scientific innovations that are commonly used in everyday appliances and electronic devices. A very enjoyable and educational experience followed by a great rest on the meadows near the Kalemegdan Fortress, topped off by sating our hunger with a batch of well-deserved burgers and fries at McDonalds. The next morning in Vincha Institute of Sciences, each student was assigned to attend one of five workshops. We found the staff to be very kind and they explained the entire material in an understandable manner that instantly sparked our curiosity. An incredible experience, amazing! In the spacious building of the Aeronautics Museum, our guide showed as a big number of planes dating from various periods. The last day of the trip was marked by a visit to the Technical Museum in Zagreb. The museum is so massive that we could visit just a fraction of it. The most exciting sections were the coal mine in the basement, the planetarium and Tesla room. With so many things to see in such a little time, this excursion was very successful. (Gele Robev) Check out the photo gallery from the event here

3D ART

Math is everywhere, even in the world of Art; making three dimensional shapes out of two dimensional nets. Check out the photo gallery from the activity here  

NOVA PTA Easter Party and Bake Sale

A great Easter Party took place at NOVA Elementary and Middle School hosted by the Pre-K, K and 1st grade parents, along with the more experienced PTA members. Kids enjoyed the beautiful weather, egg hunt, face painting, craft tables, and the many Easter treats sold. This was a great event to usher the beginning of their Spring Break! Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Student-led conferences

In both Elementary and Middle School we held Student-led conferences, where students showed and explained in detail their portfolios to their moms and dads. These conferences put the focus on the student and encourage them to take ownership of their work, as well as allow parents to better understand how their child learns. The opinion surveys showed that most parents overwhelmingly agree these conferences are highly beneficial in many ways.  Check out the photo gallery from the event here

NOVA’s performance of Romeo and Harriet on Nasa TV

NOVA's High School Winter Performance 2009, Romeo and Harriet, will be broadcasted on Nasa TV this Saturday, April 4th, from 8:00am and 9:00pm. It will be rebroadcasted on Sunday, April 5th from 7:00pm and Monday April 6th from 12:00pm. Let your family and friends know so they can watch your loved ones perform.

Inspirational visit by the young writer Ana Markoska to NOVA 5th grade Macedonian Language class

NOVA 5th grade students had a chance to meet 12 years old book writer Ana Markoska during their Macedonian Language class. Presenting her first book, Ana talked about the process of creation of a book: beginning from right inspiration to a final result. Students had a chance to interact, ask questions and discuss over the stories. It was great memorable occasion for both Ana and NOVA’s potential future writers. Check out the photo gallery from the visit here

University of Oxford scholars to visit NOVA

A group of eminent lecturers from the University of Oxford is coming to NOVA on April 2 to give a presentation on application procedures and study programs at Oxford. The presentation will run in two sessions: general information on admissions and application procedures and a break-out session by fields of study. The presentation will take place in the Library at 11.00 am. Interested students need to sign up with the counselors in 306.

Easter Party

Congratulations to Kristina Madjoska

Congratulations to Kristina Madjoska on her acceptance to Harvard College! Proud!

Robotics competition in Prague

The Robotics experience this year was a growth project with new members, new ideas and new supplies. The team traveled to Prague in February for the First Tech challenge with their meticulously designed robot and competed valiantly against 12 other teams. It was a hard fought battle of engineering wits and the HotBots held their own. Although they did not place, the team came away energized and ready for a renewed commitment heading into the 2015-2016 school year. Everyone made new friends and experienced the wonderful hospitality from the International School of Prague. It was a welcome adventure and valued experience. Next year’s team expects to be a strong contender and there is already anticipation for the competition and the possibilities ahead. Check out the photo gallery from the competition here

GLOW Staff Training at NOVA

Dear Friends at NOVA, Thank you so very much for your continued support. We are so pleased that you allowed us to host our Staff Training at the NOVA again this year. The space is perfect for our needs and is always a cheerful, bright place to host an event. Attached are some photos from the training.  GLOW is so very grateful to you for your generosity. We hope our partnership continues! Best regards, GLOW Macedonia  

After School Activities (April 2015)

After School Activities (April 2015)  

Elementary School Patience Assembly

March was PATIENCE month. At the assembly 2J played Freeze Dance to show their patience skills. Our Kindergarteners performed skits about being patient in school.  Students in 5P read short original narratives describing a time when they were patient. At the end, Ms. Gold passed out magic pencils to all the students with birthdays in March. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Congratulations to Marko Calasan

Congratulations to 9th grade student Marko Calasan for winning 1st place at the Macedonian State Informatics competition. Wishing you success at the Informatics Olympiad.