Grade 4 students are enthusiastic writers and scientists

Grade 4N students are avid readers and engaged writers. Reading gives them the opportunity to travel to far away places and unknown worlds without having to leave the comfort of their classroom. Fourth graders also enjoy the writing process and always make sure to choose the most vivid and descriptive words, as to paint a picture in the reader's mind. For their latest writing assignment, they first read biographies of famous people to get familiarized with the genre, and afterwards wrote their own autobiographies.   Besides being avid readers and writers, our students are also fond of science and scientific experiments. Their latest experiment was intended to to confirm their knowledge of static electricity and electrons,  by using only a few basic items. They made a hypothesis, observed what happens when electrons move from one object to another, and wrote down their observations and conclusions.They explored how balloons interact with each other and other objects when rubbed with a wool cloth. Science is fun when you get to do some great hands on activities and projects. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Classical Evening on Nasa TV

Our 27 elementary and middle school student performances on the piano, guitar, violin and drums will be broadcasted on Nasa TV this Saturday, March 28th, from 8am and 9pm. It will be rebroadcasted on Sunday, March 29th from 7pm, and Monday, March 30th from 12pm. Let you family and friends know so they can watch your loved ones perform.

PTA makes small but important donation for drama program

NOVA’s drama program has experienced rapid growth over the course of one year. With 23 students attending Film class and another 29 students in the two Theatre classes, it became necessary for the Drama room to receive a makeover, with a new set of curtains and PTA's donation of pilows and scented candles. With their latest donation, the PTA has continued its mission of  supporting the school’s various programs, and enriching the learning environment for students.  Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Canadian study abroad opportunities

Mr. Matthew McDonald, former NOVA college counselor, will give a presentation on study programs at Humber Institute of Technology in Canada and general information on studying in Canada this Wednesday, March 25th, at 3 pm in the Library. Interested students should sign up with the counselors. Sophomores are also invited to attend. 

Thinking Humanity Walk

NOVA students organized another "Thinking Humanity Walk", as part of their Week without Walls activity. During the walk over 255 people were approached and gifted with: 55 books (donated from TOPER and NOVA libraries), 200 cookies (donation from our community partner donacii.mk), 100 pages of poetry and compliments, and many free hugs! http://www.malidelanadobrina.mk/thinking-humanity-walk-2-vtora-proshetka-na-humanosta-vo-skopje/

Grade 2 students visit the dentist

Both grade 2 classes had a short field trip to the dental department at Neuromedica clinic.  Our host, Dr. Stipica Popovski,  was kind enough to help our students learn more about teeth, how to take good care of them and answer the many questions they had for him. Some students were brave enough to sit on his dental chair and get a dental check-up. We’re happy to report that the check-up concluded that all students have healthy teeth. At the end of the visit students received a bag of Colgate products as a present. Check out the photo gallery from the visit here

Classical Evening

At our Classical Night twenty-seven elementary and middle school students performed on the piano, guitar, violin and drums. Kristina Todorovikj Nikolikj and TINEX generously donated a Yamaha baby grand piano to NOVA and we are grateful for this amazing addition to our school. There was also a wonderful exhibition of student art, based on the styles of Kandinsky, Picasso and Matisse. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Програма за стипендирање НОВА-Борис Трајковски 2015 (резултати)

Почитувани ученици,   Уште еднаш Ви благодариме за учеството на проектот за стипендирање Борис Трајковски -НОВА.   Резултатите се приложени подолу. Рангирањето започнува со најдобриот и завршува со најнискиот постигнат резултат. Во секоја колона, прикажани се поединечните резултатите од тестот по англиски јазик, математика и есејот.   Кандидадите пласирани од реден број 1 (еден)  до реден број 25 (дваесет и пет) најдоцна до среда 25 март 2015 година треба да  достават комплетната документација која вклучува: Препорака од класниот раководител и наставник по избор на ученикот Фотокопија од свидетелствата од  6, 7 и 8 одделение; фотокопија од полугодишните оценки од 9 одделение Фотокопија од дипломи/признанија добиени на натпревари (не уверенија или потврди за завршени курсеви и посетувани програми) Фотокопија од извод од матичната книга на родените и една фотографија со димензии за пасош   При поднесување на документите во  администрацијата на НОВА,  секој ученик ќе биде известен за терминот за усното интервју со комисијата за стипендирање.   Со почит, Фондација Борис Трајковски и Гимназија НОВА   РЕЗУЛТАТИ   Повеќе информации за програмата може да најдете на следниот линк: http://www.nova.edu.mk/boris_trajkovski_scholarship.aspx

Grade 4B students teach each other about catastrophic events and weather

4B students showed  great enthusiasm in learning about catastrophic events and weather. They were all assigned a particular event to research and prepare a presentation on. As true scientist,  they asked relevant questions about the catastrophic event/weather, and during computer class researched it using multiple internet resources. They all created power point presentations containing text, pictures, diagrams, and having cited all their relevant sources. In science class students throughly enjoyed themselves playing the role of teacher, presenting the researched topic and answering all of their classmate's questions. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

MS boys win gold!

What an amazing journey! We are happy to report that NOVA's MS basketball team won all matches played during this year’s CEESA basketball tournament, including matches played in Sofia, as preparation leading to the tournament. The tournament took place in Riga and the SuperNOVA's secured first place with a final win against the Anglo American School of Sofia with 38 to 25. We congratulate the International School of Latvia for organizing an excellent tournament and their overall hospitality. Besides the official tournament competition our students had a chance to socialize with their friends from other international schools and each other. This was a wonderful experience for students and coaches. We look forward to competing again next year and ensuring the CEESA MS basketball trophy remains in Skopje. Check out the photo gallery from the tournament here

Celebration of World Down Syndrome Day

Volleyball season

The volleyball season for our high school boys and girls teams will start next week. The boys’ first practice is scheduled for Monday, while the girls’ practice will take place on Tuesday. All practices will be held at FORZA Gym from 3:00 to 4:30 pm.  There will be an informative meeting for all interested students on Friday, March 13, during brunch in the auditorium.  

National Spelling Bee

The National Spelling Bee (NSB) is a volunteer sponsored event for students in fifth grade through year four. The goals of the NSB are to: expand student vocabulary and encourage accurate word usage and pronunciation, increase the students' phonemic awareness, practice common spelling patterns, and increase students' confidence in their ability to use the English language. The National Spelling Bee aims to give students a forum in which academic excellence can be recognized and encouraged in an atmosphere of friendly competition between all ethnicities living within the Republic of Macedonia. What: Compete for an invitation to the Regional and National Spelling BeeWho: Students in Grades V-VIIII and Years I-IVWhen: Wednesday, March 25th Where: American Corner SkopjeHow: 1. Study the words from the word lists 2. Come and spell 10 words correctly Questions? Go to http://nationalspellingbee.wix.com/macedonia or https://www.facebook.com/nationalspellingbee

Classical Evening

NOVA hosts CEESA HS Girls Basketball tournament

This year’s CEESA HS Girls Basketball tournament took place in Skopje for the first time. It was both a pleasure and responsibility to host 5 different schools and 55 students from 24 different countries. The tournament was held for two days at the "Boris Trajkovski" sports center and for the final day of competition at the “Kale” sports center.  After three months of hard work and preparation  the SuperNOVA's were ready to represent their school in the best possible way.  The team had a rough start with losses in both matches during the first day of competition. The first match was a close encounter, losing it by a two-point differential, against the Quality Schools International from Bratislava (16:18). The  second matchup was a less competitive encounter against the International School of Helsinki. The SuperNOVA’s were off to a good start on the second day of competition, winning a very close and exciting match with a one-point margin over the Pechersk International School (PSI) from Kiev (22:21). The second game was lost with one of the tournament contenders the Anglo-American School of Sofia. In between matches a shooting competition for players took place and our team captain Gala Tomovska won 3rd place. To qualify for the 3rd place match-up, it was necessary to defeat the best team of the tournament the International School of Belgrade. Although our girls fought gallantly the end result (30:47) was in Belgrade’s favor, and allowed them to progress to the final of the tournament, which they ultimately won. The last match and 5th place game was against PSI from Kiev, and for a second time in a row, in what was a closely fought game, our girls lost by only a point. All was not last, as other teams recognized our teams effort, fair play, and respect on and off the court; voting to have us receive the Sportsmanship trophy, an important award at this level of competition. The tournament was an amazing experience for the team. It was a good example that success is measured by effort, and that achievement follows only after very hard work.  The team is already looking forward to next year’s tournament to showcase its growth and self confidence. Check out the photo gallery from the tournament here

Chekov Monologues

The high school theatre students had their second performance exam. One of the plays they worked on is Anton Pavlovich Chekov’s The Seagull. Impersonating the characters of Nina, Treplev, Arkadina, Dorn, Masha our students had a chance to  experience psychological realism on stage. Each student prepared their own wardrobe and decided on the character’s emotional state. Bravo for their effort and performances! Check out the photo gallery from the event here

HS boys basketball teams return victorious from Belgrade

This year's CEESA HS Boys Basketball Tournament was hosted by the  International School of Belgrade (ISB). NOVA participated in the tournament  with two instead of only one team. After two months of intense  preparation NOVA went to the tournament not only to defend its first  place from last year, but also to present the school in the best  possible light. NOVA 1 team had an excellent score in the round robin  phase of the tournament, with four wins and only one loss, while the  NOVA 2 team won two matches and lost three.These results enabled NOVA 1  to directly qualify for the final of the tournament against the only other undefeated team, the International School of Belgrade (ISB), whilst NOVA  2 team secured the third place and silver medal match-up against the  International School of Helsinki (ISH). It was a huge success for both  teams at the end; NOVA 1 won second place and silver medal, and NOVA 2  the much sought after Sportsmanship trophy, ending up in fourth place. Check out the photo gallery from the tournament here

MS girls team brings back gold from Helsinki

This year’s CEESA Girls Basketball Tournament took place in the port city of Helsinki, home to the ISH (International School of Helsinki) - Huskies. Ms. Simonovska and Mr. Temjanovski had the pleasure of accompanying ten Supernova players to the tournament: Cvetinovska Jovana, Georgievska Elena, Gonzales Ana Izabel, Kaynarca Yasemin, Kostovska Neda, Lucius Eva, Martinez Rodriguez Marta, Simic Sara, Stievater Elena Alexandra, and Tripunoska Marija. The tournament was hosted in a wonderful ​basketball facility, where our girls managed to defeat the Anglo American School of Sofia - Wolves by 27-13, International School of Belgrade - Dragons by 33-18, and International School of Latvia - Lynx by 35-16. NOVA’s winning streak continued on the second day of competition, by defeating  the host school ISH by 20-4, and Pechersk School International from Kiev by 43-13. This set up the final were our Supernovas were to play the ISB - Dragons for a second time. Although in past tournaments, teams had found it difficult to beat a team twice in a row,  our girls made it an uneventful and easy victory, becoming  2015 CEESA Blue Division Champions. Looking forward to next year's tournament and the chance to repeat our success. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

8th of March Humanity Walk

Once again NOVA students shared happiness and joy by performing acts of kindnesses. To mark International Women's Day, our students shared gifts (nicely wrapped homemade cookies  with inspirational messages and women activists quotes) to women they randomly met on the street and shopping malls. The activity was organised through our community partner: www.donacii.mk http://www.malidelanadobrina.mk/osmomartovska-doza-vnimanie-vo-skopje/ Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Successful weekend for NOVA's basketball teams

NOVA's basketball teams had an incredibly successful weekend. All five teams secured a trophy from the international tournaments they participated in. An impressive feat indeed.HS Girls team - Sportsmanship trophy (Skopje)HS Boys NOVA 2 team - Sportsmanship trophy (Belgrade)HS Boys NOVA 1 team - 2nd place (Belgrade)MS Boys team - Champions (Riga)MS Girls team - Champions (Helsinki)

C.O.O.L. PARENTING with LOVE and LOGIC workshop

Pamela Anderson, an American principal, counselor and trainer talked to NOVA parents and teachers about program called COOL Parenting with LOVE and LOGIC. It’s an approach that prepares children of all ages to make choices and begin to take responsibility. She made us all think about different ways to guide our children.  Check out the photo gallery from the event here

NOVA hosts professional development workshop for English language teachers

The first formal collaboration between NOVA and the English Language Teachers Association of Macedonia (ELTAM) took place last Saturday, February 28th, with a workshop organized by NOVA for the benefit of English language teachers in the public primary schools titled "Visual Literacy and work with children with special needs in English language classes”. The workshop was delivered by Biljana Torbakova, NOVA’s literacy specialist, and Sara Mcfiters, a representative of the US Peace Corps. The workshop is approved by the Bureau for Educational Development. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Elementary and Middle School winter performance of Frozen aired on Nasa TV

We’re thrilled to announce that NOVA's Elementary and Middle School winter performance of Frozen will air on Nasa TV on Saturday , March 7th, from 8 am and 9:10 pm. It will be rebroadcasted on Sunday, March 8th from 7:10 pm and Monday, March 9th from 12:00 pm. Let your friends and family know so they can watch your loved ones perform.

NOVA hosts CEESA HS Girls Basketball Tournament

During the next three days NOVA will host the CEESA HS Girls Basketball Tournament. Besides our NOVA team, we will have teams from international schools from Belgrade, Sofia, Helsinki, Kiev and Bratislava. Have a look  at the schedule of games for all three days of competition. The games on Thursday and Friday will be played at Boris Trajkovski Gym, while the games on Saturday will be played at Kale Gym. We encourage you to come and support our girls.

HS shortened schedule of classes (March 5th)

We would like to inform you that on Thursday, March 05, 2015 we will follow a shortened schedule of classes. Please take note of the following timetable for details.  SCHEDULE OF CLASSES A 08:00 – 09:00  B 09:05 – 10:05  Brunch (10:05-10:30)  C 10:35 – 11:35  Advisory 11:40-11:55  D 12:00 – 13:00

Elementary School Kindness Assembly

The month of February was devoted to KINDNESS. The grade 2 ESL class performed a wonderful reader’s theater. Grade 3  pantomimed acts that started out as being unkind, but switched to examples of kindness and they also illustrated these ideas using symbols. Our 5th grade artists created a puzzle spelling out KINDNESS. Grade 1 sang the song, Kindness Counts. Our poets in 4N wrote moving poems that expressed their feelings about being kind. Our assembly was amazing! Check out the photo gallery from the event here

NOVA Craft Studio

If you want to express your creative ideas and make unique pieces of art, now you can do so by developing your craft skills through NOVA’s CRAFT STUDIO. You will have fun exploring crafts through several creative activities:      - Learning the basic stitches      - Learning creative embroidery stitches      - Fabric design      - Using felt for decorative 3d objects      - Decorating with beads and sequins Instructor: Nikola Buleski Mr. Buleski is a well known Macedonian fashion designer. He obtained his diploma in pattern making from the prestigious Istituto Marangoni in Milan. Apart from working for his label Nikola Buleski- Bule, he is also a lecturer at the Faculty of Art and Design at the European University in Skopje and ESMOD Paris in Kuala Lumpur. He has extensive work experience in the field of design and pattern making selling his products throughout Macedonia and the world. Place: Middle School Art Studio Grade: 5 - 8 Time: 3 – 4 pm When: Tuesdays and Fridays starting from March Monthly Fees: 10 euros

Running Club

Get active and join Nova’s running club this spring to help you to:          - Increase your personal fitness          - Release stress (heard of “runner’s high”?)          - Build endurance and perseverance          - Strengthen your muscles, bones, and joints           - Take part in the Skopje Marathon on 10 May 2015 (either 5 kilometer, 21 kilometer, or 42 kilometer race) Students from Nova middle school and high school are eligible. Instructor: Austin Fast Grade: 5 - 8 Place: Meet in high school lobby at 3 p.m. We will run together to the river quay or the park by Vero 2 to practice. Time: 3 to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 March until 10 May. Monthly Fees: 10 euros Please direct all inquiries to Austin Fast at austin.fast@nova.edu.mk.

NOVA and ELTAM sign collaboration agreement in the Media

After School Activities (March 2015)

After School Activities (March 2015)    

New Earth Trek program in Elementary and Middle School

Grade 4B traveled around the world in our Social Science-EarthTrek class and landed in Canada. There, they had to pass many obstacles solving math, grammar, science, and reading comprehension problems that involve fun facts about Canada in order to get a ticket for their next destination. We had two visitors from International Learning Group that day and they both enjoyed to see how the students cooperated well in their teams. applied their knowledge to real-life situations, and showed an amazing sportsmanship! Check out the photo gallery from the event here

NOVA and the English Language Teachers Association of Macedonia sign collaboration agreement

By signing the Memorandum for collaboration between NOVA International Schools and English Language Teachers Association of Macedonia (ELTAM), both institutions are committing themselves to promoting a culture of continuous professional development, and exchange of experience and colleagues amongst themselves. The first formal collaboration will take place this coming weekend on February 28th, with a workshop organized by NOVA for the benefit of English language teachers in the public primary schools titled "Visual Literacy and work with children with special needs in English language classes”. The workshop will be delivered by Biljana Torbakova, NOVA’s literacy specialist, and Sara Mcfiters, a representative of the US Peace Corps. The workshop is approved by the Bureau for Educational Development.  

6th national Model European Parliament simulation in the media

Learning About Three-Dimensional Shapes

The kindergartners can easily find the three-dimensional shapes around them. They can explain that solid shapes are fat, not flat; a cone is like a hat; a sphere is like a ball; a pyramid is like a building tall; a cylinder is like a can of pop and a cube is like a dice you drop. These young mathematicians will confidently describe solid shapes using proper math vocabulary, such as: faces and edges. Also, our kindergartners can apply their knowledge about the three-dimensional shapes in real life. For example,  if you ask why builders do not use sphere-shaped bricks, they will explain that both cube and rectangular prism-shaped bricks can be stacked. Though, they love to create spheres with bubbles:-).  

Congratulations to Ina Dimova

Congratulations to Ina Dimova on her acceptance to Simmons College! In recognition of her significant accomplishments and potential for continued academic achievement in college, Ina has been awarded a Presidential Scholarship! Proud! http://www.simmons.edu/academics

New Baby Grand Piano Donated to NOVA

NOVA is now home to a beautiful baby grand piano, donated by parent and active PTA member Kristina Todorovic. She also serves as the manager of Tinex one of the largest chains of supermarkets in Macedonia. Thanks to her generous donation, students will have the chance to play on a professional piano and further their piano playing skills during music class, performances and after school activities, as well as fill NOVA with delightful music. Through such donations, the school is able to enrich its curriculum and provide students with a well-rounded learning experience that actively develops their creativity and appreciation of the arts. We thank Kristina and Tinex for their incredible donation and for further enriching NOVA’s learning community.  

The Beauty of Taihu Lake

Chinese traditional dance performed by HS teacher and students

First graders read to their younger classmates

First graders had the opportunity to read to their younger classmates in the PreKindergarten 3 group. For the first graders it was a great chance to practice their read-aloud skills, and for the PK3 students it was a chance to develop their listening skills and engage in the love of reading with a more developed reader. The activity was also intended to build bridges between the grades! Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Keyboarding class

Grade 1 students have begun learning proper keyboarding techniques in computer class. Check out the photo gallery from the class here

Middle School Valentine`s Day Party

 Middle School students performed dances, sang (karaoke style) and socialized at the Valentine’s Day Party. The MS Band provided music and with the ticket and snack sales we bought a new acoustic guitar for the Music Department. It was a great time for all! Chack out the photo gallery from the event here Short video from the event:

Josip Apostoloski – new Macedonian under 16 tennis champion

NOVA student, Josip Apostoloski has shown that hard work and dedication pay off. Josip won the Macedonian Under 16 Winter  Tennis Championships held last weekend in Kavadarci. In the final  Josip beat the number one seeded player in two sets, 7:6 6:3. On his way to the final he also beat the 2nd seeded player. Throughout the tournament he played confidently and consistently. Congratulations Josip, we are all very proud of you!

PTA Waffle Day

Our NOVA PTA served delicious waffles with a choice of toppings to students as a fundraising event. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

6th national Model European Parliament session

The 6th national Model European Parliament session will be held on the 20-22 of February 2015. The event will bring together 60 students from 20 high schools from all over Macedonia. Divided in three Committees the students will simulate the work of European Parliamentarians. This is the official poster for the 6th national simulation. The poster is designed by Stefan Aleksikj.

HS Valentine`s Party

MS Math Counts competition Pep Rally and Reader Awards Assembly

Math Counts NOVA won third place in the team competition at the MS CEESA Math Counts competition held in Zagreb! Three of our students finished in the top ten: Emilijan Cuzmici, Borjan Gagovski and Jovana Cvetinovska won the bronze medal/third place in the individual round. We are very proud of all of six participants including Samuel Barton, Marija Simjanovska and Mehmed Dacic, who represented NOVA in the best possible way. This could not be achieved without the dedication of the MS Math teachers, Mr Petrovski and Ms Dzurovska Blazevska. Reading Awards Reading Awards were given to all students who put in consistent effort to read daily and fill out their reading logs. We are very proud of these Master Readers, who continue to develop their love of reading, a most valuable skill that has a positive impact on all subjects. 6th Grade Master Readers Gabor Magda, Caroline Buttemere, Elena Georgievska, Danilo Kuzmanovski, Rron Maliqi, Vasilisa Shashkova, Pelin Balaban, Filipa Cvetanova, Vesa Iseini, Zoe Lucius, , Leonid Chorogunov, Bojan Kostovski, 7th Grade Master Readers Nikola Chachorovski, Sofia Tanevska, Ana Isabel Gonzales, Samuel Barton, Gabriella Butler, Julia Curry, Mila Jankovska, Stefan Jovanovski, Milka Kitanoska, Marija Simjanoska, Marija Shanevska 8th Grade Master Readers Filip Bojkovski, Emilijan Cuzmici, Borjan Gagovski, Eva Lucius, Anja Mukaetova, Soren Putney, Leona Melles, Ana Marija Petrovic, Sara Simic, Marta Trajkovska , Sonja Manasijevic, Yasemin Kaynarca Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Waffle Day

CEESA Knowledge Bowl competition in Ljubjana

Following three months of intensive preparation, the brave NOVA Knowledge Bowl team traveled to Ljubljana in Slovenia to compete against other CEESA teams. We are happy to report that one of our team secured the silver medal at this international competition, while the other finished 4th place overall. As happy as we are for the well-deserved trophy, we are even more grateful for the opportunity to meet students and teachers from our sister schools, to work and have fun together, and enjoy what the city of Emona (Ljubljana's Latin name) has in store for its visitors. Same as last year, Jana Cvetinovska's experience and motivation proved invaluable for our victory. On par with Jana, Sofija Paneva did an excellent job answering most of the natural science questions. Winged by his enthusiasm, Sergej Pazdrijan served as a perfect captain for the second team, while Anastasia Moussoura demonstrated her broad knowledge of classical culture and mythology. Both Borjan Venovski and Tamara Barsova scored important points for their teams and acquired the invaluable experience of participating in an international knowledge competition. We have every reason to believe that this success will help us in securing a strong team in the years to come. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Red Cross Donations

The NOVA Red Cross would like to encourage you to help the people affected by the floods in the east of Macedonia by bringing bottled water and disinfectant products at the appointed desk in the HS auditorium and EMS auditorium latest by February 15th.

NOVA continues its winning streak at international Math competitions

Congratulations to Stefan Petrevski, Petar Peshev and Milan Samardjiski for winning first place in the Junior Division of the annual CEESA HS Mathematcs competition held this weekend in Istanbul! Let us also congratulate Katerina Bujaroska, Mija Jovchevska and Gele Robev on their great performance! All of them put forth tremendous effort and continued a fine tradition of bringing home a trophy from these competitions. This achievement would not have been possible without the support of our whole community, especially the support by other members of the Math Club. This sets yet another standard that both our students and teachers should look up to. We wish to repeat this success next year too, so if you think you are up to the task and can help, sign up with the Math Club as soon as possible! Check out the photo gallery from the event here

MS MathCounts competition in Zagreb

This year’s Middle School MathCounts Competition held in Zagreb the 6th and 7th February, proved to be another successful endeavor for NOVA, having won third place in both the team and Jovana Cvetinovska in the individual competition. The achievement is even greater  when having in mind that this year’s competition included a larger number of schools, teams, nationalities, and difficulty of math problems.  The competition totaled 57 contestants, 19 teams, coming from 10 international schools, 6 NOVA students (Jovana Cvetinovska,  Borjan Gagovski, Emiljian Cuzmici,  Samuel Barton, Marija Simjanoska, and Meho Dacic), accompanied by two teachers, Natasa Kardula and Jasmina Dzurovska-Blazeska. One of the highlights of this year’s competition was when fellow teammates and good friends, Borjan and Emil, went against each other in the individual competition. Being prepared by the same teachers, Jasmina Dzurovska-Blazeska and Nikolce Petrovski, having the same amount of math practice (2 times a week in the last 5 months) you would expect the same outcome, but Borjan’s speed was crucial in him progressing further.Outside the competition, we had a lot of fun playing Ice Breaker games and performing Team Building activities with students from other schools. We also visited a Math Exhibit, toured Zagreb's Old Town, and learned about the history of the city from our tour guide.  The heavy snow could not stop us from discovering this beautiful city, shopping for souvenirs, riding the city trams, and visiting the biggest and oldest Cathedral in Zagreb. Our host school American International School of Zagreb did an excellent job in making us feel welcome. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

NOVA Writing Pearls

Make your writing a beautiful pearl for everyone to see and sign up for the short story contest entitled NOVA Writing Pearls open to all NOVA young writers from grade 6 to grade 12. Stories can be of any genre and between 300 and 1,000 words in length. For more details, please contact Mr.Austin Fast or Mrs. Julija Krstevska.

Grade 6 modeling Biomes

In science class, grade 6-1 presented their Biomes, and told a story about its habitat, ecosystem and population. We travelled to a tundra and a taiga, through rain forests and deserts, swam in a marine biome and returned home to a deciduous forest. The students showed creativity, skillful research skills and engaging presentation skills. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Middle School Valentine`s Dance Party

NOVA students make a difference in the community

Happy to report that our Service Learning activities for the first semester of 2014-15 have been a resounding success. During this time NOVA students managed to complete a total of  2130 Community Service hours: 40 students worked on projects organized by the Environmental and Recycling group with a total of 189,5 hours  71 students worked on activities organized by the Red Cross Group with a total of 413 hours 12 students were involved in activities organized through the Habitat for Humanity Group with a  total of 58 hours 55 students were involved in activities organized by the Animal Care Group in the Skopje ZOO, with a total of 161 hours  8 students were involved in tutoring activities for Teaching Roma Group with a total of 23 hours 21 students were involved in activities organized by the Special Need assistance group with a total of 191,5 hours 37 students were involved in activities organized by the Food Group with a total of 87,5 hours 31 students were involved in Student initiated projects (Bring a smile to a child, Thinking Humanity Walk, Donation boxes for children of Ljubanci etc) with a total of 112 hours 5 students were involved in Advocating for a Cause activities as group leaders with a total of 50 hours  53 students were involved in activities organized by the Volunteering Group at NOVA with a total of 192,5 hours 3 students were involved in activities organized by the Interact club with a total of 7,5 hours 43 students volunteered on events such as the football match Macedonia-Slovakia and Ball of Diversity with a total of 173 hours 8 students volunteered in the organization of the Model European Parliament National Session with a total of 28 hours 209 students were involved in the organization of in-school events like Bake sale, International Day, and Christmas Performance with a total of 449 hours We would like to congratulate our students, and are looking forward to an even more fruitful second semester. 

Congratulations to Sergej Grunevski

Congratulations to Sergej Grunevski on his acceptance to the State University of New York at Geneseo (SUNY Geneseo)! In recognition of his outstanding academic record, Sergej has been awarded an International Student Scholarship! http://www.geneseo.edu/

Elementary School Commitment Assembly

During January we learned about Commitment, how we can make a plan and follow it through. 1M shared how they are committed to becoming Master Readers. 4B presented respected musicians, scientists, sports figures, etc. who were committed and accomplished great things. 3M shot a video where each student shared what they are committed to doing. The second graders sang a song about following through. It is a relevant lesson for all. Check out the photo gallery from the assembly here

Modeling ionic and covalent bond in grade 8

Eight graders made models of molecules and used different materials to present ionic and covalent bonds. They also learned to write chemical symbols and formulas. We had a great time discovering this micro world and imagining how it was all created. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Congratulations to Kristina Madjoska

Congratulations to Kristina Madjoska on being selected as a regional semi-finalist in the International At-Large group for the Jefferson Scholars competition at the University of Virginia! Competition for Jefferson Scholarships is exceedingly keen. Nominees from over 4000 participating schools across the world are competing for approximately thirty-three available scholarships. Proud! For more information on the Jefferson Scholars Foundation, please refer to the following link: http://www.jeffersonscholars.org/scholarship

Microscopic wanderers from 6th grade

After learning how to use a microscope, we chose samples from the classroom and analyzed them under the lens. We talked about how deep we can we go into the micro world. Student were amazed to see what a mouth smear, paramecium, chalk powder, plant leaf, the wing of a fly and a drop of pond water looks like under a microscope. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

After School Activities (February 2015)

After School Activities (February 2015)

PTA Bake Sale (Jan. 2015)

Very special thanks to our PTA and second grade parents for organizing our January Bake Sale. There were so many delicious treats it was hard to choose! Check out the photo gallery from the event here

MS girls basketball team win it for NOVA

We would like to congratulate our MS girls basketball team for winning first place at the basketball invitational tournament organized by the Anglo-American School of Sofia. In preparation for the tournament, the team played a friendly against QSI Skopje, winning the game by a wide margin. This game proved to be useful preparation for the upcoming tournament. Besides NOVA, teams from Sofia and Bucharest also took part in the tournament. NOVA was represented by two teams, with some girls on the roster scoring their first competitive points ever. While for the players on the Yellow team this was a useful first experience, the more experienced White team players had the ambition of the winning the overall tournament. They started with an easy victory against the team from Bucharest.  The follow up game was against a public School from Sofia, which proved a more challenging match up, with our girls securing a well earned victory of 25 to 19.  On the second day of matches, our Yellow team continued to accumulate experience, while our White team managed a third win to secure their place in the final. In the final, Nova defeated the host team from Sofia, in what was a very close game. The invitational tournament proved to be great preparation for the final tournament of the season to take place in Finland. We wish our girls the best of luck.   Coaches Nikolche Temjanovski and Marija Simonovska Check out the photo gallery from the tournament here

Learning about the Periodic Table of Elements

We learned about the Periodic Table of Elements by playing cards, spelling out words using the chemical symbols, through poster and PowerPoint presentations, by filling out worksheets and crossword puzzles, drawing cartoons, coming up with chemical jokes, and even designing T-shirts featuring the elements. At the end we realized Mendeleev’s periodic system wasn’t so difficult to understand after all. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

8th graders learn about gas laws

Grade 8 explored air pressure and how a barometer works by experimenting with hot water, balloons, and syringes. The students discovered the connection between pressure, volume and temperature. As usual in scientific inquiry, the experiments didn’t always go as planned, but we learned from our mistakes as well as from our successes. It was a great example of how we have fun and learn at the same time. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

MS boys win Sofia basketball tournament

Thirteen MS boys accompanied by their two coaches attended a friendly basketball tournament this past weekend. The tournament was organized and hosted by the Anglo-American School of Sofia, and a total of nine other international schools participated. The hard work our students put in during their Tuesday and Friday practice sessions paid off, as they won first place. We would like to congratulate our MS boys for their success and wish them all the best at the final tournament of the season to take place in Riga. Check out the photo gallery from the tournament here

PTA Bake Sale

Grade 4 students researching famous people

Students from grade 4B are researching famous people and their achievements by reading their biographies on age appropriate websites and preparing presentations for the upcoming Commitment assembly. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Grade 2J Young Physicists

We asked, “How can you make your tea or milk stay warmer for a long time?” “Which insulator will keep it warm longest?’ For the experiment we filled 5 plastic bottles with hot water, and wrapped each one in a different insulator using sand, paper, 100% cotton cloth, foam, and bubble wrap. We put each bottle and insulation in a metal can. We used one more control bottle without any insulator. We predicted which insulator would work the best. Then we measured the temperature of the hot water every 15 min. for 2 hours to see which kept the water hot the longest. The conclusion is that foam is the best insulator. In two hours the temperature of the water dropped only7 degree Celsius, unlike the sand insulator where the temperature of the water dropped 23 degrees. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Grade 5 Projects

The 5th graders are doing Math activities to better understand place value by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing numbers. Also, in science they’re investigating air pressure, the structure of plants and animal cells, and osmosis. Check out  the photo gallery from the event here

Grade 4 Young Authors

Grade 4 students published their story books using the writing process during their Reading and Language Arts classes. They were encouraged to use original ideas, interesting plots, create a protagonist that has a problem to be solved, when creating their works of fiction. They also used some dialogue, sensory detail, and new words into their creative writing. The next step will involve sharing their work with the rest of the school in the Elementary School library.

Kindergarten Scientists

The super scientists from kindergarten can confidently explain that liquids do not have a specific shape, but they take the shape of the container they’re poured into. Also, on Friday, January 16, using household materials like milk, food coloring, and dish soap, these young students created an awesome chemical reaction and a beautiful explosion of colors. This was an unforgettable hands-on learning experience, and what is most important, it was easy and fun. Check out the photo gallery from the event here

Viktor Novakovski, NOVA’s assistant Head of School, visits India as part of the Global Connections leadership to plan upcoming seminar

The upcoming Global Connections (GC) seminar will be held in Indore, India in January 2016. NOVA had the honor of hosting the last GC gathering of world recognized educational institutions. Besides a visit to Macedonia and NOVA , GC participants were introduced and had a chance to spend time in schools in Northern Greece and Cyprus. Mr. Novakovski is part of the GC organization committee and the purpose of his visit to India was to plan for the upcoming seminar, which will include over 50 participants from 30 different countries. At the heart of the Global Connections Seminar is the belief that by gathering a diverse group of educators from around the world, each participant will often be exposed to educational initiatives beyond their own country's efforts.  PRESS RELEASE

NOVA student featured on www.donacii.mk for her community service involvement

For many years now, NOVA students have been recognized as inspirational young people who promote positive values and volunteerism. The latest article is a personal story on Mija Jovancevska, based on her experience working on the Community Service/Service Learning projects at NOVA. Mija is a 9th grader with more then 40 community service hours earned this school year through a variety of different projects. http://www.donacii.mk/inspirativni-prikazni/mia-jovchevska-humanitarnata-rabota-ne-se-meri-vo-chasovi-tuku-vo-usrekeni-lica/

After School Activities (January 2015)

After School Activities (January 2015)

Ice Skating for NOVA students and their families!

For the months of January and February, we have reserved a time slot for NOVA families at the Ice Skating rink Boris Trajkovski. If your kids need more fun, action and adventure, the Ice Skating rink is the place to be. Where: Boris Trajkovski Sport Centre - outdoor arena When:  Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 4.30 – 6.30 pm.                      Every Thursday for the months of January and February from 4.30 -6.30 pm. Cost:    200 denars including tickets and skates rental                     100 denars ticket only Payment: Directly at the Boris Trajkovski Cashier's Office Although some NOVA faculty will be present, parents need to supervise their children. Don’t forget to bring your NOVA ID cards!  

Congratulations to Olja Simoska

Congratulations to Olja Simoska (Class of 2011) on her acceptance to Yale University's PhD program in Chemistry!(Class of 2011) on her acceptance to Yale University's PhD program in Chemistry!

Congratulations to Martin Trpovski

Congratulations to Martin Trpovski on his offer of a place to read French with Linguistics at St. Edmund Hall, Oxford University! Proud!

NOVA student to serve as Committee President at upcoming International Model European Parliament session in Italy

Congratulations to Tijana Istochka on her selection to serve as Committee President at the upcoming 42nd International Model European Parliament Session in Naples, Italy.  Tijana will be leading the Committee on International Trade on the question of an achievable agreement between the EU and USA on trade and investments. From 21st-28th March, 2015, Tijana will be working with her committee on a resolution towards increasing the benefits for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and minimising the risks for the EU economy and its citizens. Having participated since the very first national session in 2012, Tijana has filled the positions of volunteer, delegate, Committee President and President of the General Assembly. Tijana attended the 40th International MEP Session that took place in Vienna, March/April 2014 serving as Head of Delegation and on the Committee of Industry, Research and Development.

Mamma Mia 2014 (HS Winter Performance)

The DVD of Mamma Mia goes on sale this Friday, January 9th. Come and get your copy and see why everyone is talking about this performance. Very soon will inform you of the date and time when the performance will air on TV.