Cherkasy Specialized School #3

Debate as a step towards leadership: our students are among the best!

Vlad — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:05:32 +0000

Students of our school continue to actively participate in the intellectual life of the city and worthily represent their institution on various educational platforms. This time, our high school students — Ihnatieva Karolina (10-B grade), Dyka Sofiia (9-A grade) and Lehkodukh Alina (11-A grade) — took part in debates on the basis of Cherkasy Specialized School No. 28 named after T. Shevchenko. Our students had the opportunity to join the debates in the Karl Popper format — one of the most common formats of educational debates, which develops critical thinking, the ability to argue one’s own position, work in a team and conduct a constructive dialogue.
The students’ mentor during the preparation and participation in the event was Parnachova N.V., who helped them prepare for their speeches qualitatively, practice their arguments and feel confident during the debates.
Participation in such events is not only an intellectual competition, but also a powerful tool for developing leadership qualities, civic activism, and self-confidence.
An important step in the development of this direction was also receiving a grant for the implementation of the summer educational project “Leader UA”, which opens up new opportunities for improving students’ communication skills and their personal growth.
We are proud of our students, who not only gain knowledge, but also actively develop 21st century skills: critical thinking, communication, cooperation, and creativity.
We wish them further success, new victories, and bright performances in the debate arena!

A bright finale to the Foreign Language Week: travel, discovery and inspiration!

Vlad — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:03:35 +0000

The last day of the Foreign Language Week at school became a real celebration of knowledge, creativity and good mood. Students from different classes plunged into the fascinating world of the English language, culture and traditions of Great Britain.
Little explorers from grades 2-B and 2-V went on a fabulous journey together with Peppa Pig’s family. The children discovered four countries of the United Kingdom, learned to find them on the map and independently determined the capital – London. The students got acquainted with the symbols of the country and even tried themselves as architects, creating the legendary Big Ben from a construction set. The atmosphere of the class was lively, friendly and full of positive emotions.
The classes in grades 2-I and 2-G were no less interesting, where the children also travelled around Great Britain together with their favourite characters. And students of the 2nd grade (teacher Tsarenko N.V.) joined the educational and gaming event “Discover Britain – Secret Colour Mission”. In the format of an interactive game, schoolchildren performed language tasks in English: they guessed words, chose the correct answers and solved “secret missions”. The task of colouring the symbols of Great Britain caused particular delight – children were happy to find double-decker buses, telephone booths, royal palaces and other recognizable images.
Students of the 5th grade, together with English teacher Yurin O.Ye., prepared and presented meaningful projects on the topic “British traditions”. During the presentations, the children talked about famous holidays, customs and peculiarities of British life, demonstrating not only knowledge of the language, but also creativity and the ability to work in a team.
High school students also actively participated in the events. Students of grade 10-B prepared an interesting and informative presentation about British TV shows and channels for sixth-graders. And a student of grade 9-A, Victoria Bilous, held an exciting quest for students of grade 6-B, “A Journey through Interesting Places in London,” which allowed the participants to feel like real travellers.
Today, as part of the Foreign Language Week, students of grade 10-A held an exciting lesson on the topic “Connaissez-vous les chanteurs contemporains?” (Do you know contemporary singers?) for students of grade 9-A. The program was rich and dynamic: students guessed popular French singers from short musical excerpts, competed in knowledge while playing Kahoot, and also solved a thematic crossword puzzle, remembering the names of musical instruments in French. The lesson time flew by — interestingly and in an interactive atmosphere. Thank you to the tenth-graders for their creative approach!
An important part of the week was the defence of projects by students of grade 11-A (teacher Kolomiiets L.M.). The seniors presented meaningful and creative works about Great Britain, France and Germany, demonstrating deep knowledge, analytical thinking and a high level of proficiency in foreign languages.
The bright final note of the day was the school-wide holiday “I Love English”. The stage came alive with sincere emotions: students recited poems, excited the audience with dances and gave a wonderful mood with songs in English.
The week of foreign languages ended on an upbeat note, leaving behind new knowledge, vivid impressions and a desire to discover the world further. After all, learning languages is not only about words, but also about travel, culture and new horizons!

Ukrainian Championship

Vlad — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:02:53 +0000

In the world of great achievements, sometimes the brightest victories are born in small hearts. This is the story of the participation of 4-I grade student Valeria Riabova in the Ukrainian Bodybuilding and Acrobatic Fitness Championship.
The Ukrainian Championship was a real test for the young athlete: strong rivals, excitement before the performance, responsibility for the result. Valeria’s performance impressed the judges and spectators – every movement was honed, every element was performed with soul.
And the result did not take long: Valeria Riabova won an honourable first place and became the Champion of Ukraine! This is not just an award – it is confirmation that work, faith in oneself and the support of loved ones can work miracles.
This victory is a pride not only for Valeria, but also for her school, teachers, family and everyone who believed in her.
May this success be just the beginning of a great sporting journey, and may Valeria’s name be heard more than once among the best athletes of Ukraine!

The school’s musical pride: a bright victory for a young violinist

Vlad — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:02:10 +0000

A student of grade 3-V, Chubenko Diana, won 1st place at the “Schertsino” string and bowed instrument competition.
This victory is the result of hard work, love for music, and the great talent of the young performer. Diana conquered the jury and the audience with her performance, demonstrating high skill, artistry, and sincerity of performance.
We sincerely congratulate Diana on her brilliant result! We wish her new victories, inspiration, and further success on her creative path!
We are proud of our talented students!

Easter mood at school: creativity, traditions and warmth of children’s hearts

Vlad — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:41 +0000

On the eve of Easter, a special atmosphere of joy, inspiration and anticipation of the holiday reigned in the school. Primary school students enthusiastically joined the creative activities, creating a festive mood with their own hands.
Students of grade 2-A turned an ordinary day into a real workshop of goodness. The children made a bright tree with Easter eggs and holiday cards, putting sincerity and warmth into their works. During the creative process, they talked about Easter traditions, the meaning of Easter eggs and the symbolism of the holiday. Each work became a reflection of children’s imagination, diligence and bright emotions.
Preparation for the holiday in grade 3-A was no less interesting. Students attended a master class in the children’s library, where they created voluminous cards in the form of Easter eggs. During the lesson, the children learned about the meaning of colours in Easter egg painting and their symbolism, which added special meaning to their works.
Real holiday magic reigned in the 3rd grade throughout the day. The students actively participated in various thematic activities that helped them to feel the spirit of Easter more deeply and understand its traditions. The art lesson was especially exciting, during which the students made their own Easter baskets. Bright, original and thought out in detail, they became real small works of art, created with love and inspiration. Today, the students of 5th grade prepared for Easter creatively and deliciously!
Thank you to the children for the wonderful work in our “Easter Workshop”. The level of skill and creativity today was simply off the charts! Some masterpieces turned out to be so tempting that they did not reach home – the children ate their gingerbread right during the lesson. The main thing is that everyone is happy and satisfied!
Easter is a holiday of light, goodness, and hope, and it is these values that filled school classrooms on the eve of the holiday.

Foreign Language Week

Vlad — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:08:52 +0000

The fourth day of Foreign Language Week at our school turned into a real kaleidoscope of impressions, emotions and discoveries, where every student was able to feel like a traveller, researcher and even a little artist!
The morning began with a bright video trip to London for 2nd grade students. Little researchers enthusiastically “walked” through the streets of the British capital, saw famous sights and felt like real tourists, immersing themselves in the world of the English language.
This day was especially eventful for 4th grade students. Students of grades 4-A and 4-B plunged into the fascinating world of the United Kingdom during the interactive travel lesson “Welcome to the UK”. The lesson was organized in the format of a virtual tour, where each student became a real “traveller”.
During the lesson, the children discovered four parts of the United Kingdom — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, got acquainted with their symbols, flags and capitals: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. Of particular interest were the national symbols — the rose and the thistle.
To consolidate their knowledge, the students:
solved thematic crosswords;
performed “True/False” exercises about famous landmarks;
participated in speech games, describing famous places using the learned vocabulary.
This format not only made the learning interesting and dynamic, but also helped to integrate knowledge of geography and culture, developing listening and speaking skills.
Interesting activities were also prepared for the youngest students: teacher Tsarenko N.V. conducted a bright educational game for 1st grade students. Children happily completed tasks, played, laughed and took their first confident steps in the world of English.
Intellectual drive reigned during the quiz for students of grades 5-B and 7-B, which was conducted by Yurin O.Ye. The teams competed, demonstrating erudition, speed of thinking and real team spirit.
A special highlight of the day was a trip to the most romantic country in the world – France. Students of grade 6-I, together with teacher Liashchenko A.O. and students of grade 11-A, became participants in the interactive virtual journey “Bienvenue en France”.
During the trip, students:
discovered the French roots of familiar words;
learned to greet and get acquainted with the French language;
participated in exciting language quests and fun activities.
The French atmosphere, lively communication and interactivity made this event truly unforgettable and inspired children to further study languages. The fourth day of Foreign Language Week proved: languages are not only about rules and words, they are about travel, emotions, friendship and limitless opportunities to discover the world!

Foreign Language Week

Vlad — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:03:59 +0000

The third day of the school English Language Week became a real celebration of communication, discoveries and teamwork. Students from different classes immersed themselves in the fascinating world of Great Britain, practicing English in interactive and creative formats.
The youngest participants — students of the 3-I grade — held a bright conversation club together with the Swedish volunteer Bengt. With the help of a draw with flags, the children were united into teams, each of which represented one of the countries of the United Kingdom. Young researchers created projects, studying symbols, flags, landmarks and favourite activities of residents of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Communication with the guest was especially lively: the students boldly asked questions, discussed interesting locations and ways to spend their leisure time. And although during the work in groups there were emotional discussions about the distribution of roles, each team successfully presented a bright and meaningful poster. Bengt was happy to support the children, inspiring them not to be afraid to speak English. This meeting gave the students invaluable experience of live communication and taught them to work together for a common goal. The English-speaking trip was a success!
The conversation club was held with the support of English teacher Yehorov O. V., who helped create a friendly and motivating atmosphere.
The day was no less exciting for high school students. Students of grade 9-B, together with teacher Voitsekhovska O. V., took part in the cognitive quiz “How well do I know Great Britain?” Uniting in two teams, the participants demonstrated their knowledge of the country’s history, geography, traditions, and culture. The competition was intense, but friendly, and most importantly, cognitive. The students not only tested their knowledge, but also significantly deepened it, improving their listening and speaking skills.
Students of grade 10-A, together with teacher Voitsekhovska O. V., watched the video “101 facts about Great Britain”, after which they actively discussed what they saw. The students paid special attention to comparing some facts with the realities of Ukraine. Such discussions helped not only to broaden their horizons, but also to develop critical thinking.
The meeting of students of grades 6-I and 9-A, together with teacher Klymenko A. V., with a volunteer from Sweden, Knut, was interesting and informative. Together they discussed the traditions of celebrating Easter in Europe, Ukraine and Great Britain. This was a great opportunity to learn more about the cultural characteristics of different countries and find common ground between them.
In grade 11-A, under the leadership of teacher Karbivnycha I. V., an educational event “Interesting facts about Great Britain” was held, during which students got acquainted with little-known pages of the history, culture and traditions of this country.
During the day, a thematic exhibition dedicated to Great Britain was open in the hall on the second floor. Information materials, illustrations, paintings and symbols of the country were presented here, which complemented the content of the events and created an appropriate atmosphere.
As part of the week of foreign languages, students of grade 5-B, together with teacher Tsarenko N. V., got acquainted with the traditions and landmarks of Great Britain. The practical part of the event was of particular interest: using 3D puzzles, children created famous architectural monuments and London transport, such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge and red double-decker buses. In the process, students developed spatial thinking, worked in teams, improved their skills of cooperation and communication in English.
Students of grade 1-I, together with teacher Liashchenko A. O., also joined the week’s events, visiting an exhibition of creative works by other school students. The little girl enthusiastically examined the presented products, got acquainted with the symbols of Great Britain and received their first vivid impressions of the culture of another country.
The third day of the English Language Week once again proved: live communication, teamwork, emotions and discoveries – this is the real recipe for successful learning!

Foreign Language Week

Vlad — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:41:46 +0000

The second day of Foreign Language Week blossomed into a veritable kaleidoscope of emotions, discoveries, and language adventures! Students set off on exciting journeys through different countries and cultures, demonstrating not only knowledge, but also ingenuity, creativity, and team spirit. Interactive games, quests, quizzes, and creative tasks filled the educational process with excitement and inspiration, proving that learning languages is not only useful but also truly exciting!
Students of grade 1-B, together with teacher Cherniavska A.V., immersed themselves in the game “Britain Fun World,” where they actively demonstrated their knowledge of Great Britain. They answered questions, recognized the country’s symbols, and enthusiastically completed interactive tasks. The stage with flags added a special drive — the children raised them by choosing the correct answers, which made the game even more dynamic and emotional.
Second-graders of class 2-B (teacher Cherniavska A.V.) became real researchers during the quest “Great Britain Code Breaker”. They solved codes, matched images with letters and, step by step, got closer to solving the secret code. The game gave vivid impressions and helped to better understand the culture and symbols of Great Britain.
Students of class 4-I, together with teacher Yurin O.Ye., immersed themselves in the world of the English language during the game “British Bingo”. Children listened carefully to the descriptions, found the correct words and crossed them out on the cards. The atmosphere was lively and exciting, and Uliana Bereza won – congratulations!
5-A class (teacher Tsarenko N.V.) took part in the interactive game “This or That: British Edition”, dedicated to the culture of Great Britain. They answered questions about traditions, symbols, and everyday life, choosing one of two options using colour signals. This format involved all participants and made the lesson especially dynamic.
Students of grade 5-B, together with Kolomiiets L.M., made a map of Great Britain in the format of puzzles. The work quickly turned into an exciting team process: children discussed, collaborated, and step by step recreated the map of the country, filling the lesson with emotions and excitement.
7-A class (teacher Yurin O.Ye.) recited poems by English-speaking authors, chosen according to their own preferences. Each performance reflected the students’ individuality, their emotions, and tastes. They demonstrated good pronunciation, artistry, and sincere love for the English language.
Students of grade 9-A, together with teacher Klymenko A.V., made an exciting virtual trip to Great Britain. Traveling through an interactive quest, they remembered the geographical location of the country, determined which states it borders with, recognized the flag, and also discovered famous monuments and prominent personalities. The journey turned out to be informative, dynamic, and full of interesting discoveries.
Students of grade 5-I (teacher Liashchenko A.O.) accompanied by grade 11-A immersed themselves in the atmosphere of France during the interactive quest “Les secrets de Paris”. They received a mysterious letter from a resident of Paris who had lost the keys to the city. To find them, the students had to follow the route of the main monuments and reveal their secrets. The most impressive was the station “Le musée Louvre”, where the children solved the mystery of the painting “Mona Lisa”.
This day’s learning turned into a real adventure: new vocabulary was remembered easily and naturally, and positive emotions became the best motivation for further language learning.
Foreign Language Week continues to inspire, unite, and open new horizons for everyone!

World Health Day

Vlad — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:02:36 +0000

April 7 World Health Day As part of the event under the slogan: “A child’s health is the wealth of the family! The health of the people is the wealth of the country!”, schoolchildren talked about protection from infections, the importance of physical activity, disease prevention and health psychology.
Elementary school students joined the morning circle “We are for a healthy lifestyle”, where they discussed how daily habits affect well-being, became participants in the educational event “To be healthy, you need to do it every day…”, during which they identified health factors and played the cognitive games “Find the ending of the proverb about health” and “Connect the hearts”.
During information hours using interactive exercises, schoolchildren learned more about the components of health and the importance of physical culture in human life.
Secondary school students also actively participated in the celebration, taking part in various sports competitions held during physical education lessons and the extended day group.
This day once again reminded everyone: health is not only the absence of diseases, but also the harmony of a person’s physical, psychological and social state, their friendly attitude towards others and the world around them.
Let’s take care of our health every day – and it will definitely thank us with energy, joy and a full life!

Foreign Language Week: Day One — The Journey Begins!

Vlad — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:49:11 +0000

Today, Foreign Language Week — a true celebration of knowledge, culture, and discovery — kicked off brightly at our school!For the youngest first-grade students, an interactive event called “British Train” (teacher Tsarenko N.V.) was held. Little travellers created an improvised train and set off on an exciting journey through the school. At each “stop,” symbols of Great Britain — a flag, a double-decker bus, Big Ben, the royal family — and interesting tasks awaited them. Children happily named words in English, answered questions, and participated in outdoor games, combining learning with fun.
Students of grades 2-A, 2-B, and 2-G (teacher Cherniavska A.V.) plunged into the world of riddles during the exciting Quiz “Great Britain Code Breaker.” They felt like real detectives, deciphering words using images and letters. This game helped not only to repeat vocabulary, but also to develop logic, attentiveness and creative thinking. The atmosphere of teamwork made this event especially emotional and dynamic.
Students of grade 6-A (teacher Tereshchenko I.V.) made a virtual trip to Great Britain. Thanks to the informative presentation of Whitebeard Victoria, they “visited” famous landmarks of London — Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace — as well as the mysterious Stonehenge.
Students of grades 4-A and 4-B, together with teacher Voitsekhovska O.V., also went on a cognitive journey through the countries of Great Britain. They studied the map, got acquainted with the history and traditions of cities, and improved their listening and communication skills in English.
Senior students of grade 11-B (teacher Yurin O.Ye.) worked on the topic of British stereotypes. Students discussed popular ideas, compared them with reality, and watched a video survey of residents of Great Britain. The end was an interactive quiz that helped determine how “British” each of them was.
The presentation of the “Interesting Britain” projects in grade 6-B (teacher Voskolovych Zh.Yu.) was interesting and meaningful. Students presented creative works about the traditions, culture, landmarks, and famous personalities of Great Britain, demonstrating deep knowledge and the ability to present their ideas.
Students of grade 6-I (teacher Kolomiiets L.M.) were treated to an interesting quiz with informative and sometimes difficult questions, which helped them test their knowledge and discover new facts about the country. The assembly of puzzles with a map of Great Britain was particularly exciting – the students happily recreated its parts, working together and supporting each other.
The first day of the Foreign Language Week gave the students a lot of bright emotions, new knowledge and inspiration. There is still a lot of interesting things ahead – so the journey continues!