1. November 2012, Konya

2. 
The Republic of Latvia was
founded on November 18, 1918. It
has been recognised as a
sovereign state since 1920
despite occupations and rule by
the Soviet Union (1940-1941,
1945-1991).

Our National Holiday is November
18, the date of the proclamation
of Latvia’s independence in 1918.

On August 21, 1991 Latvia
declared the independence, reestablished international
diplomatic ties.

Latvia in 2004 became a member
of the European Union and NATO.

3.  Latvia
is the central country of the Baltic
States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) and is
located in North-eastern Europe on the east
coast of the Baltic Sea.
 Latvia
borders with
Estonia in the north,
Russia in the east,
Lithuania in the south
and the Baltic Sea
in the west.

4. Territory - 64,589 km2
 Population in 2011: about
2,07 million (Urban: 66%
Rural: 32%)
 The official language –
Latvian
 President of Latvia – Andris
Bērziņš
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5. Latvia has a total of 110 municipalities. The
largest cities in Latvia are:
Rīga
– 717,000
Daugavpils
– 106,000
Liepāja
– 85,000
Jelgava
– 65,000
Jūrmala
– 55,000
Rēzekne
– 36,000
Ventspils
– 43,000
There are 77 towns and cities in Latvia.
23 of them have a population of over 10,000.

6.  The
capital of Latvia is Riga
 Latvia’s
political, economical and cultural
centre.
 One
third of Latvia’s population (717
thousand) lives and works in Rīga.

7. 
59% Latvian
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28% Russian
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3.7% Belorussian
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2.5% Ukrainian
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2.4% Polish
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1.4% Lithuanian
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0.4% Jewish

0.4% Roma
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2.2% other nationalities

8. Largest Religious Confessions –
 Evangelic
 Roman
 Russian
Lutheran
Catholic
Orthodox

9. 
November 18: the date of the
proclamation of Latvia’s independence
in 1918, national holiday

May 4: Announcement of the Declaration
of Independence of the Republic of
Latvia

June 23 and 24 («Līgo» and «Jāņi»): the
celebration of the summer solstice, the
oldest and most beloved traditional
holiday

December 24: Christmas Eve; December
25 and 26: First and Second Christmas

December 31: New Year’s Eve

Easter

10. Among Latvia’s traditionally most popular
national foods are:
caraway cheese
gray peas with bacon
bacon-filled pastries
a special rye bread

11. 
Amber - very symbolic Latvian souvenir,
called «Baltic Gold»

Traditional hand made ceramics from Latvia:
ceramic plates, candleholders, vases

Leather articles - hand made address books,
wallets, book covers, boxes from natural
leather

Hand made dolls in national costumes

Traditional woolen hand knitted Items

Latvian linen

Latvian chocolate (LAIMA is the main
chocolate production company in Latvia)

Riga Black Balsam - historical liqueur
prepared from herbs, flowers, juices and
medicinal roots (incl.24 ingredients)

14. Plavinas: Location
Plavinas is situated in the centre of Latvia
and 120 km from our capital city - Riga.

15. Plavinas: Location
It is located on the bank of the biggest
river in Latvia – the Daugava.

16. Plavinas: Population
There are about 3700 people at Plavinas:
65,1 % Latvians
23,6 % Russians
4,4% Belorussians
2,7 % Polish

17. History
 The modern history of our town began
in 1927.
 Since 2009 we are at the Plavinas
region. It consists of three small rural
districts:
 Vietalva, Klintaine, Aiviekste
 The total number of population is
about 7000.

18. Education in Plavinas region
There are:
5 Kindergardens
Comprehensive education school
(our school)
Music school
Art school
Sports school
The youth centre “Idea”
For little ones – the centre “Pepija”

19. Interesting places
 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
(1911-1912)
 The oldest church in our region - Gostini
Lutheran Church (1828 -1830)
 Stukmani architectural monument
 Odziena castle

20. Entertainment
During summer:
Celebration of regional fests
Summer sports activities
Wiking boat across the Daugava river
Swimming in the nearest lakes
Walking in woods
Fishing in the Daugava river

21. Entertainment
During winter:
Skiing in many places of the region
It is possible to take part in Biathloon
Plavinas organizes different state
competitions in skiing (it is the centre of skiing of
our country)

22. PLAVINAS REGIONAL
GYMNASIUM
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
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23. History
 The school was founded in 1918
 The school founder was Marija
Brimmerberga
 During different times our school has
had several names:
Pļaviņas Gymnasium, Pļaviņas Secondary
School, Marija Brimmerberga Plavinas
secondary school, now – Plavinas Regional
Gymnasium
M.Brimmerberga
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
www.png.edu.lv
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24. History
Since 1939 the school has its own flag
“My gold is my nation, My honor is her honor”
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
www.png.edu.lv
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25. History
 Since 1934 the school has its own badge
for school leavers. It symbolizes its place of
location – where the Aiviekste and the Daugava
meet together – and the blue colour symbolizes
dreams and hopes.
 Every year on the 1st Saturday of February our
school leavers meet at school.
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
www.png.edu.lv
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26. General information
In the school year 2012/2013 we have:
28 grade groups (grades from 1 to 12)
481 students
58 teachers
25 technical staff
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
www.png.edu.lv
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27. Headmaster
Plavinas Regional Gymnasium`s
headmaster Vladimirs Samohins
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
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28. Educational programmes
The school realizes three educational programmes:
General primary educational programme
 General secondary educational programme
General secondary educational programme in
mathematics, natural science and techniques
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
www.png.edu.lv
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29. After school activities
 Chorus Singing, Ensembles
 Folk Dances
 Basketball, Volleyball, Handball
 Biathlon, Skiing
 Track and Field Athletics
 Music Band
 Chess
 Students' Self-Government
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30. School Traditions
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1st September – the Knowledge Day
Sports day
Teachers’ day
Confirmation day of Form 10
Christmas
Project week
School leavers meeting – badge party
School bell party for the senior classes
School birthday party
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
www.png.edu.lv
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31. Information Technologies
 The school is one of the best schools
in IT use in Latvia
 Technologies available for all teachers and
students
 modern computer network (notebooks for every
teacher, projectors in every classroom, access to the
Internet...)
 interactive boards
 student response systems
 document cameras
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
www.png.edu.lv
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32. Participation in projects
 Different EU-Projects for reconstruction of the
school
 Teachers professional development ESF -Projects
 Long-term partnership with the Kaltenkirchen
school in Germany
 Microsoft «Partners in Learning» School
 Eco-Schools Project
 EU-Comenius Project «Media as Challenge and as
Possibility» («OMU»)
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
www.png.edu.lv
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33. School’s website
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
www.png.edu.lv
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34. Twitter
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
www.png.edu.lv
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35. Future plans
 Stadium renovation
 Renovation of the whole school
 Improvement of the school yard
 Building of a new students hostel
Daugavas 101, Pļaviņas
Pļaviņu novads, LV5120
Tālrunis: 65133848
skola@png.edu.lv
www.png.edu.lv
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