1. Lifelong Learning Multilateral School Project WE ALL CAME HERE FROM SOMEWHERE Olaine Secondary School No1 October 2011

2. Latvia - officially the Republic of Latvia is a country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region. It is bordered It is bordered to the north by Estonia (343 km), to the north by Estonia (343 km), to the south by Lithuania (588 km), to the south by Lithuania (588 km), to the east both by Belarus (141 km) and the Russian Federation (276 km). to the east both by Belarus (141 km) and the Russian Federation (276 km). Across the Baltic Sea to the west lies Sweden. Across the Baltic Sea to the west lies Sweden. The territory of Latvia covers 64 589 km² and is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate The territory of Latvia covers 64 589 km² and is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate

3. Latvia is a democratic parliamentary republic and is divided into 26 districts.

4. The capital of Latvia is Riga, the largest city in our country

5. Riga Riga is first known as the capital of Art Nouveau architecture -- referred to as Jugendstil style by the Germans. Riga is first known as the capital of Art Nouveau architecture -- referred to as Jugendstil style by the Germans. In Riga, you enjoy In Riga, you enjoy a "real life gallery" of Art Nouveau architecture by the Russian architect Mikhail Eisenstein. a "real life gallery" of Art Nouveau architecture by the Russian architect Mikhail Eisenstein.

6. The Latvians are Baltic people closely related to the Lithuanians, with the Latvian language sharing many similarities to Lithuanian. Today the Latvians and Lithuanians are the only surviving members of the Baltic peoples and Baltic languages of the Indo- European family

7. Olaine – the city in Riga District, 22 km away from the capital of Latvia – Riga. The territory – 6,8 km². The territory – 6,8 km². The number of inhabitants – 13 000 The number of inhabitants – 13 000 There are several factories, 2 secondary schools, 4 kindergartens and a college. There are several factories, 2 secondary schools, 4 kindergartens and a college.

8. Olaine Secondary School No 1 It was built in 1965. In 2007-2008 a new wing was built and it is connected with the old building. It was built in 1965. In 2007-2008 a new wing was built and it is connected with the old building.

9. Olaine Secondary School No 1 Olaine Secondary School No1 has a structural unit – an elementary school in Jaunolaine. Olaine Secondary School No1 has a structural unit – an elementary school in Jaunolaine.

10. In 2010/2011 807 schoolchildren aged 5-19 started their studies there. 75 teachers work at Olaine Secondary School No 1. In 2010/2011 807 schoolchildren aged 5-19 started their studies there. 75 teachers work at Olaine Secondary School No 1.

11. There are a lot of post school activities for those who are interested in them – a school newspaper, different sport clubs, two ensembles, several folk dance groups etc. There are a lot of post school activities for those who are interested in them – a school newspaper, different sport clubs, two ensembles, several folk dance groups etc.

12. The school has got a lot of traditions like Teachers’ Day celebration, Badge’s Evening for 12th form students in spring, Christmas ball and many others. The school has got a lot of traditions like Teachers’ Day celebration, Badge’s Evening for 12th form students in spring, Christmas ball and many others.

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