School Traditions

1. Let’s talk about school traditions. What traditions does your school have?

I study at Mogilev Regional Lyceum # 1. Our lyceum has a lot of traditions. In my opinion, the most interesting tradition is going on a trip at the beginning of the first year at the lyceum. Students have an opportunity to get to know one another in informal situations. Nearly all our students went on the trip. We had a wonderful time there and returned home full of unforgettable impressions. Another interesting tradition is called “The Day of Childhood” which is held on the last day of the school year. It looks so nice and touching when everybody is dressed like a little boy or girl. I also like the ‘Chair’ tradition. Anyone can stand on this chair and read a beautiful poem. There are many more traditions, such as celebrations of different holidays, subject weeks, ‘Kapustnics’, sports competitions, and so on and so forth. They are all very exciting and we take part in them willingly.

2. Does your school differ from any other school you know?

Our lyceum certainly differs from other schools. The very building of the lyceum is different. Its architecture is very impressive. The classrooms and studies look very spacious due to their high ceilings. In my opinion it is the best place to receive a proper education. What impressed me most on my first days at the lyceum was the fact that all the teachers addressed us ‘you’, not ‘thee’ as in the former school. It means that the teachers of our lyceum respect their pupils.They are kind, considerate and enthusiastic. They always encourage us in our studies. I think they do credit to their profession.

Ask your British friend about his school traditions.

Which school club would you advise your classmate to join?

We have a very good tourist club at our lyceum and students enjoy going on trips. After the trips it is very enjoyable to sing tourist songs and to chatter about our impressions there. I would advise everybody to join this club.