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President Ilves participates in “Back to School” programme and gives a lesson to graduate students of Tallinn Secondary Science School
12.10.2010
The President, Mr. Toomas Hendrik Ilves, gave a lesson today at Tallinn Secondary Science School, from which his father graduated back in 1941, within the framework of the “Back to School” programme.
The Head of State dedicated the lesson to graduate classes to the 130th birthday of Mr. Johannes Aavik, and he spoke about Estonian language and language innovation. The President also invited the young people to be creative and think of our language every day.
President Ilves reminded the young people about how necessary it is to learn mathematics, physics, and chemistry, as real sciences will help them cope successfully in the future and gain a better insight into the world.
Background information:
The goal of the “Back to School” week, which takes place from 18th to 22nd October, is to strengthen co-operation between schools and the rest of society. The President of the Republic and Foundation Noored Kooli (Young People Back to School) are inviting all those in Estonia, who are wiling to share their life and professional experiences with students, to give a lesson in a school.
More that 1,000 people – including the President of the Republic, members of the Riigikogu, businessmen, sportsmen, cultural figures and parents, students and alumni of different schools – attended 300 schools all over Estonia within the framework of the previous “Back to School” week from 19th-23rd October 2009.
One needs to register on the www.tagasikooli.ee website to participate in the “Back to School” week and then choose the most suitable schools from those inviting guest teachers. In total, approximately 300 schools from counties throughout Estonia will open their doors to guest teachers.
“Back to School” invitation: http://bit.ly/tagasikooli2010
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