Категорії: Lyceum

At the beginning of spring, middle school students had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Austrian town of Semmering — a true fairy tale среди mountains, fresh air, and breathtaking views!

The children spent their time actively: they went on interesting excursions, explored the culture and nature of Austria, walked a lot, and discovered new places. Each day was filled with vivid impressions, joy, and new knowledge 🌿

It is especially valuable to see how the children build friendships, support one another, and learn to be independent far from home.

In addition to отдых, they also dedicated time to learning — every day the students had English classes. In a relaxed atmosphere, they practiced speaking English, learned new words, and became more confident in communication. It is a great opportunity to combine pleasure with usefulness!

“My Horizons” Lyceum is a place where learning goes beyond the classroom. Here, knowledge is combined with real-life experience: travel, projects, meetings, and participation in joint initiatives. Children see how what they learn in lessons works in real life, which increases their motivation and interest.

Educational trips to Austria hold a special place. In a new country, students encounter a different language, culture, and school environment, try themselves in unfamiliar situations, and gradually learn independence. They return home with the feeling: “I can do more than I thought.”

Such international programs become a bridge for children between today’s school life and the adult world. After these trips, dreams of studying abroad or pursuing an international career no longer seem distant, but become real goals they can steadily work toward together with “My Horizons” Lyceum.

On June 21, 2025, in Warsaw (Poland), students of class 5-I (Oleksandra Burkovska, Elina Zarva, Vira Turovets, and Sofia Paziuk) successfully confirmed their A2 level by passing the A2 Flyers exam for children under 12. Words cannot express the joy that filled their hearts when they realized they could achieve success through hard work. Throughout the entire school year, they prepared diligently, completed numerous exercises, and carefully analyzed their progress.

Of course, we are not stopping at this stage. The students are ready to move forward, so since September they have continued preparing for the next level. Together with their teacher, Yuliia Hryhorivna Shpak, the 6th-grade students are becoming familiar with the structure of the A2 Key for Schools exam, mastering the necessary vocabulary and grammar structures to conquer a new milestone in learning English.

High school students had the honor of participating in the XVI All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference dedicated to the important issues of the development of the Ukrainian language and national identity in the context of globalization. This event became a platform for discussing strategies for preserving and developing the Ukrainian language, which is key to maintaining Ukraine’s cultural and identity authenticity in the international arena.
The conference brought together renowned scholars, linguists, educators, students and other experts who shared their research and opinions on the impact of globalization on the language situation in Ukraine. The discussions covered a wide range of issues, from language policy and legislation to innovative approaches to language teaching and the preservation of regional dialects.
Students of our lyceum participated in the discussions by presenting their papers that highlighted the current challenges and opportunities for the language in the context of modern globalization processes. Particular attention was paid to the importance of educational programs aimed at improving the language competence of young people, which is crucial for the future development of the Ukrainian language.