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We do Language of the Moment: To broaden the horizons of our children. To show respect for other languages and cultures To give parents an opportunity to be actively involved in their children’s learning and the life of the school

Lithuania is the southernmost of Europe’s Baltic states, a former Soviet bloc nation that borders Poland, Latvia and Belarus. Its capital, Vilnius, near the Belarus border, is known for its medieval Old Town, subsequent Gothic, Renaissance and baroque architecture, and its 18th- century cathedral. Hilltop Gediminas' Tower, a symbol of the city and the nation, offers sweeping views.

Points of interest: Kernavė is the Lithuanian Troy. On the picturesque bank of Neris River five hill-forts surround Pajauta Valley. People have settled and been buried here since time immemorial. Over an area of 194 hectares the surviving cultural properties, numerous archaeological finds and the landscape formed in the course of history testify to the cultures which have existed in the area for 11,000 years, since the Late Palaeolithic period (9th millennium BC) to this day.

Gediminas' Tower is the remaining part of the Upper Castle in Vilnius, Lithuania. The first fortifications were built of wood by the Grand Duke of Lithuania, Gediminas. Later the first brick castle was completed in 1409 by Grand Duke Vytautas. Hill of Crosses The Hill of Crosses is a site of pilgrimage about 12 km north of the city of Šiauliai, in northern Lithuania.

Famous lithuanian people. Žydrūnas SavickasŽydrūnas Savickas: one of the world‘s greatest strongmen lives in Lithuania. He has won the Arnold Strongman Classic six times in a row! Juozas StatkevičiusJuozas Statkevičius: the most prominent Lithuanian fashion designer, has also contributed to making Lithuania‘s name known in the world. Arvydas SabonisArvydas Sabonis is a legendary Lithuanian basketball player.

Vilnius TV Tower as the World's tallest Christmas tree (326,4 m tall with observation deck at 160 m). ©Augustinas Žemaitis.

Key Phrases Hello/Hi/Labas Goodbye (formal)/Viso gero Goodbye (informal)/Iki Good morning/Labas rytas Good afternoon/Laba diena Good evening/Labasvakaras Yes/Taip No/Ne Please/Prašau Thanks/Ačiū

We have two children in school who speak lithuanian. We would love to meet more. If you speak either of these languages, you would be very welcome in school. Please speak to any of the office staff.