In the Lutheran Academy in Martin, teaching is not just about the passing on of theoretical knowledge. On the contrary, students are taught to apply knowledge in practical ways because one of the pillars of teaching is experiential learning. “You really learn to do something when you put it into practice.” Recently, students attended lectures on the topic of ‘debate” and also learned the correct and proper way in which debate is conducted. Continue reading
Interview with teacher Janka Čižová on her mission in Uganda
On July 24, 2013, Janka Čížová, the former English teacher at the Lutheran Elementary School in Martin, sat on the plane, wondering how her service in Uganda, in the eastern part of Africa, would take place. Continue reading
AWRC Organization (Afghan Women Resource Centre), which cooperates with NGO ‘People in Peril’ and by which also evangelical associated school in Martin, organized during the last school year a fundraiser for building the Institute of Vocational Education in Carikar in Parwan Province, Afghanistan. We are pleased to observe the growth of a new institute. Continue reading
On the fifth anniversary of the student-created project “Unsung Heroes”, our high school students recently honored and expressed gratitude to (Slovak National Uprising, SNU). They drew particular attention to local heroes, members of the anti-fascist resistance, by inviting these individuals to an assembly held in their honor. Continue reading
Andrea was a part of Children´s Ministry (CM) of the International Protestant Church of Zurich (IPC) from January until June 2013. “We were blessed with Andrea´s time in CM. As time progressed in her involvement in CM, she showed more initiative and felt more comfortable leading the classes where they taught“, said Martha Forcucci and Lydia Verburg, IPC Children’s Ministry Elders. “This experience brought a lot of new things to me. It opened my eyes in some way. I could see many new strategies teachers used to help children grow in their faith and keep their eyes on Jesus“, described the significance of internships Andrea. Continue reading
Study of teaching religious education in combination with English, math or missionary work with children and youth (the MPDM) is possible in the Department of Mediamatiky (Mediamatics – math + media) of the cultural Heritage of the University of Zilina. In the cluster of technological and communication fields on which university is focused, this opportunity has already been noticed by many students. The new freshmen have gathered on the occasion of their Matriculation. Continue reading
The children of Lutheran elementary preschool have adapted very well. They can venture into and recognize the world around them.
A long time effort to integrate the English language into the study of other subjects is one of the reasons why Lutheran Academy is one of the best schools in Slovakia. This educational strategy has resulted in two special classes being offered that cannot be found in any other school in Slovakia. Continue reading
To be allowed to witness the opening ceremony of the Lutheran Bilingual High School was a great privilege. It was especially exciting because the presence of all those students was due to the efforts of so many people—and those efforts were then crowned by our Lord.
The Lutheran Academy (Lutheran Preschool, Elementary School, and now Lutheran High School) has a wonderful habit at the beginning of each school year. Everyone welcomes the new 1st graders with applause during the first student worship service of the year in church. Our enjoyment this year was even greater because we welcomed the little children from the Lutheran preschool, 1st graders from the Lutheran Elementary School and also freshmen from the Lutheran High School; all of them together, unified like the Lutheran Academy! Continue reading
