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GEORGIAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL

Georgian-American School recently welcomed Lika Gvinjilia and Nini Tsitsriashvili from Georgia's Public Defender's Office. The visit was organized by GAS 11th graders as part of their Civics project, with bullying and children's rights as the central topics. The guests met with 7th and 8th-grade students, walked them through the role and responsibilities of the Public Defender's Office , and took questions from the group.

In celebration of World Day of Social Justice on February 20, the Georgian-American School hosted an engaging and thought-provoking lesson for 4th-grade students. Tolerance vs. Justice - what sets these two concepts apart? This question took center stage in a lively discussion led by Mariam Maisuradze , a parent of one of the students and Project Manager at the Educational and Research Center of the Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency (GCCA). Through interactive conv

On February 17, the Georgian-American School welcomed a very special guest - beloved children's book author Tamar Phkhakadze . The visit was full of excitement. Tamar shared some thrilling news with our third-grade students: a brand-new adventure featuring everyone's favorite character, Marcia , is on the way. The children jumped right in - pitching their own ideas for the story, reading out spells they had invented, asking questions, and presenting the author with a po

To mark World Read Aloud Day , GAS welcomed acclaimed Georgian children's author Vasil Guleuri to meet with 5th-grade students. Mr. Guleuri shared the remarkable story behind his latest book, The Story of the Boy Lost in a Dream - a narrative that originated in his own dream. He read captivating excerpts and also introduced students to a new, innovative pop-up book, Georgia . The session sparked engaging discussion about character creation, the writer's craft, and the liter

Thanks to an initiative by the Georgian-American School Eco-Club , students recently participated in a valuable first aid training session led by a representative from the Georgian Red Cross Society. Students learned the fundamentals of first aid, proper emergency response procedures, and CPR techniques . After the theoretical portion, Eco-Club members put their new skills into practice using training mannequins. These hands-on training sessions provide students with

As part of Georgian-American School's Citizenship Project , in collaboration with the Student Council , the school welcomed Environmental Education specialist Kristine Belashvili , co-founder of the project "Notice." Ms. Belashvili brings impressive credentials to her work. In 2024, she was named one of the North American Association for Environmental Education's prestigious "30 Under 30 ," recognizing young leaders who make significant contributions to environmental educati

The Georgian-American School was pleased to host another engaging and insightful meeting. At the invitation of the Student Council , young European ambassadors Keti Shughashvili and Natali Japaridze spoke on topics of vital importance to modern society: 🔹 Disinformation 🔹 Media Literacy Students received practical guidance on identifying false information, critically analyzing media sources, and using information responsibly in the digital space.

As part of the Georgian-American School Student Council's ongoing initiative, the GAS Speaker Forum , the school welcomed Luka Kokaia , Head of the Law Department at Viva Academy. Mr. Kokaia's session explored the art of public speaking and the principles of effective communication . Students learned essential skills for successful presentations and engaged in discussions about meaningful dialogue and persuasive communication. Participants gained practical insights to

As part of the Georgian-American School Citizenship Project , Grade 10/2 students, in collaboration with the Student Council , organized an informative and engaging meeting with psychotherapist Beso Chighvaria . The session focused on mental health - its importance, effective strategies for managing emotions, and practical recommendations for coping with stress and anxiety. Students from Grades 7 through 10 attended the meeting, gaining valuable insights into maintaining e

The holiday spirit filled the halls of the Georgian-American School as Santa Claus made a special visit to spread cheer and joy. Before Santa's grand entrance, his cheerful elves played games and danced with students, creating a festive atmosphere throughout the school. Santa presented gifts to first graders, visited classrooms across all grade levels, and shared sweets with everyone, bringing smiles and excitement to students and staff alike. The holidays are here! #საახალწ

The Georgian-American School recently hosted a creative workshop on making holiday accessories, led by Georgian designer and artist Sofo Minadze. Students explored handcrafting techniques, contemporary design approaches, and the complete creative process—from developing initial concepts to creating finished visual forms. Workshop Goals: Foster creative thinking and innovation Deepen students' engagement with the creative process Encourage reflection on cultural identity and a

The Georgian-American School was honored to welcome chess grandmaster Bela Khotenashvili — a member of the Georgian national team, Under-16 World Champion, European Team Championship winner, multiple international tournament champion, and bronze medalist at the Chess Olympiad. During her visit, Bela answered students' questions, shared inspiring stories from her career, and conducted a simultaneous chess exhibition with eager participants. The visit was particularly meaningf

Exciting Meetings at the Georgian-American School 3rd-grade students recently welcomed psychotherapist Nino Kandelaki for a special session focused on the power of storytelling and emotional well-being. Ms. Kandelaki read a therapeutic story to the children and discussed the importance of therapy in an age-appropriate way. Together, they analyzed the story's themes and messages, creating a thoughtful dialogue about emotions and self-awareness. Students enthusiastically shared

On December 9, the Georgian-American School hosted Kote Gochelashvili , Director of Glasswork , for an engaging discussion on entrepreneurship and business leadership. The meeting was organized as part of the Citizenship Project at the initiative of 10th-grade students . Members of the Entrepreneurship Club , led by Ani Kvernadze, also participated in the session. During the visit, Mr. Gochelashvili shared valuable insights on: The importance of entrepreneurship in today's e

Director and Screenwriter Guram Toidze Visits Georgian-American School The Georgian-American School hosted another engaging guest speaker! As part of the Civic Education project , at the invitation of class 11.1, director and screenwriter Guram Toidze (Toi) met with students for an open and candid conversation about choosing a profession. Toi shared his personal professional journey — how he got his start, the challenges he encountered, and what ultimately led to his success

Alterbridge University Representatives Visit Georgian-American School The Georgian-American School regularly hosts representatives from various universities to help students explore their higher education options. This time, our upper-grade students met with representatives from Alterbridge University — Nino Dvaladze, Head of the Public Relations Department, and Lolita Dabrunashvili, Sales Manager. During the meeting, the guests discussed: Alterbridge University's academic fi

Fourth Graders Welcome Georgian Television Star Nino Gachechiladze Our fourth-grade students were thrilled to welcome beloved Georgian film and theater actress Nino Gachechiladze to the Georgian-American School. The visit featured an engaging Q&A session, during which students asked thoughtful questions, all of which Nino answered with warmth and genuine care. Her inspiring message resonated deeply with the children: "Believe in your dreams and never spare the effort to achie

Exciting news for our seniors! Representatives from ECUST (East China University of Science and Technology) visited the Georgian-American School to connect with our students exploring their next chapter. ECUST is one of Asia's Top Universities , based in the heart of Shanghai. We're especially proud that one of our own graduates is already thriving there - and we're committed to building even stronger bridges to outstanding universities across Asia. During the visit, studen

"The coolest people in the world are children — and the coolest children are those who love to draw." (© Zaliko) The Georgian-American School regularly welcomes outstanding professionals from various fields who share their expertise with students and help them see the world from a fresh perspective. On November 18, we had a very special guest — the artist Zaliko Sulakauri! Energetic, positive, and full of humor, he captivated our students with fascinating stories, answered th

On November 20, our 9th graders welcomed a very special guest — Maia Azarashvili , Olympic bronze medalist and distinguished Georgian track and field athlete! 🥉 During the meeting, Maia: shared her personal sports journey with the students spoke about the importance of sports in everyday life offered valuable advice to those planning to study abroad, where physical activity plays a significant role At the Georgian-American School, we regularly hold meetings with successful p