Remembrance and Unity Week at Our School (May 5–9, 2025)

In memory of the tragic events that occurred in May 2023 at Vladislav Ribnikar Primary School in Belgrade, as well as in the villages of Dubona and Malo Orašje, schools across Serbia commemorate the Week of Remembrance and Unity during the first week of May. Our school once again joined this important nationwide initiative through a series of meaningful and empowering activities.

From May 5th to 9th, students participated in various workshops alongside their teachers and the school psychologist. These activities focused on strengthening trust, empathy, and unity among all members of the school community. Through discussions and collaborative tasks, students explored important topics such as empathy, peer violence, gratitude, kindness, compassion, and respect. The aim was to develop social-emotional skills and foster a culture of support and understanding.

The week concluded with a sports tournament titled We Stand Together, held on Friday after lunch. Both students and teachers actively participated in sports activities and friendly competition, further reinforcing the spirit of community and togetherness.

The atmosphere was filled with joy, connection, and mutual support — perfectly reflecting the tournament’s name and reminding us all that we are always here for each other.

U znak sećanja na tragične događaje iz maja 2023. godine u osnovnoj školi „Vladislav Ribnikar“, kao i u mestima Dubona i Malo Orašje, škole širom Srbije obeležavaju prvu nedelju maja kao Nedelju sećanja i zajedništva. Naša škola se i ove godine pridružila ovoj važnoj inicijativi kroz niz sadržajnih i osnažujućih aktivnosti.

Tokom nedelje od 5. do 9. maja, učenici su sa svojim nastavnicima i školskom psihološkinjom učestvovali u radionicama posvećenim međusobnom osnaživanju, razumevanju i izgradnji poverenja među svim članovima školske zajednice. Kroz razgovore i grupni rad, učenici su istraživali teme kao što su empatija, vršnjačko nasilje, zahvalnost, ljubaznost, saosećanje i poštovanje. Cilj ovih aktivnosti bio je da se kod učenika razvijaju socijalno-emocionalne veštine i da se ojača duh zajedništva i solidarnosti.

Završni događaj ove nedelje bio je sportski turnir simboličnog naziva We stand together, koji je organizovan u petak nakon ručka. Učenici i nastavnici su zajedno učestvovali u sportskim igrama i druženju, čime je dodatno osnažena povezanost i osećaj zajedništva u školskoj sredini.

Atmosfera je bila vedra, podržavajuća i ispunjena radošću – baš onakva kakva i priliči poruci turnira: da smo uvek jedni uz druge.