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“AZBUKA New Year Party” – 18 December 2011
AZBUKA New Year party on 18th December 2011. For 10 years Azbuka
School has been arranging a beautiful New Year party for our Club
members. This is an immensely popular event with interesting, unique
artistes from such theatres as The Puppets' House from St. Petersburg,
the Puppet-show of the Nativity of A. Gref, and many others. This time
we enjoyed the New Year programme presented by young artistes from
the Tallinn Youth Theatre, Estonia. And, of course, there were Santa
Claus, Snow Maiden, home-made refreshments, book fair, lottery with
special prizes, discothèque.
AZBUKA RUSSIAN NURSERY IN THE CONTEXT OF ENGLISH
PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM
AZBUKA Nursery school has won its two-year battle with DfES over EYFS legislation and its Language in the Curriculum policy for pre-school educational settings.
Please read on. . .
http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/
ANDREI USACHEV VISIT TO AZBUKA SCHOOL
Andrei Usachev, Russian famous contemporary children writer visited AZBUKA School in April 2011. We have been using his poems, stories and songs for children a lot at our School - incl theatre productions (see SOBACHKA SONJA – in last year’s summer play).
He read his poems, sang songs, and unswered children's questions.
Easter Club Event followed in the second part of the day. Children learnt about Easter, coloured eggs and pots, and played some games.
RUSSIAN ARTIST SVETLANA RUMAK INTRODUCED UNUSUAL PAINTING TECHNIQUE TO CHILDREN OF AZBUKA SCHOOL
Moscow artist Svetlana Rumak came to AZBUKA School in March 2011. She introduced to children her works and unusial painting technique.
MUSICIAN AND VIOLINIST ANETE GRAUDINYA VISITED AZBUKA SCHOOL
Latvian teacher and musician conducted the lesson/MASTER CLASS with children in March 2011. The CLASS was part of the program "Different types of music".
NEWS 2011
THE NEW YEAR PARTY IN AZBUKA
The New Year Party was conducted with The School Concert as a celebration of Azbuka's tenth anniversary.
AZBUKA New Year Party - 11 December, 2010. Join the Club and take part in all Azbuka Club events!
26 June 2010
‘ДЕЛО БЫЛО ВЕЧЕРОМ-ДЕЛАТЬ БЫЛО НЕЧЕГО. . . «
Annual AZBUKA School Theatre Production
As always in our AZBUKA Studio – the whole production has been prepared by, designed and conducted by the children themselves (with a little help from AZBUKA teachers). Every Term during the ‘art Studio’ (which is part of our curriculum) they become musicians, actors, directors and producers – all in the Russian language having creative fun!
3 July 2010
Azbuka annual Summer Trip - SAFARI
AZBUKA Club New Year Party with a unique marionette theatre from St Petersburg 12 Dec 2009
AZBUKA School Summer Production
THE TALE OF TSAR SALTAN
Театр БРОДЯЧИЙ ВЕРТЕП А. Грефа
"Vagrant Booth" Russian children's theatre
PETRUSHKA
Film GUSI-LEBEDI - acted, directed and produced by children
RUSSIAN EASTER 2009
CHRISTMAS SHOW AND NEW YEAR PARTY 09
SUMMER TRIP TO A FARM
and many other events, celebrations and theatre productions. . .
AZBUKA Nursery 2008-2009
OFSTED registered Nursery School
For children between 2yrs and 5yrs old
Tel. 0781 001 3042, office@azbuka.org.uk
Last year we moved to our new address – fantastic big premises, very conveniently located beside Richmond Station (both District Line and South West Trains/North London Line).
AZBUKA Nursery might still have one place left for the next term (September 2009. For the next academic year (intake starting September 2010) we now have a waiting list, so please contact us asap for further details if you may require a place.
For parents who wish to see the nursery before joining, please make an appointment prior to visiting. Additionally we also have Open Days, where full information is given on the teaching, methodology etc., together with a question and answer session.
If you are not yet member of the nursery – do not forget to join the Club beforehand, this will provide you with access to additional resources.
AZBUKA Playgroup - 2008-2009
For babies and toddlers up to 3yrs old
Unfortunately due to the fact that the nursery is very busy at the moment and for health and safety requirements – we cannot currently operate the ‘Azbuka Playgroup’ weekly. However we will be running a small weekly playgroup-session for a few families who will be joining AZBUKA Nursery in the future.
Also, ‘Azbuka Club’ does organise regular Club events for all ages and some of them are special events for under 3 year olds, held at our Nursery premises. See ‘Azbuka Club’ below for further details.
AZBUKA School - 2008-2009
For children between 4.5yrs to 11yrs old
This Russian Saturday School has increased in size due to demand this academic year. We had a fantastic end of year theatre production "ROBOT", which was prepared an designed by the children themselves. DVDs will be ready in September.
We welcome visitors (by appointment in advance) or come to one of our Open Days. We have a couple of new very dedicated teachers at school this academic year and very interesting challenging Studio Theatre projects for children.
Every year our teaching plans benefit from new exciting and effective forms of teachings, including techniques and methods acquired from international educational conferences on bilingualism. We strongly recommend attending one of our School open days when we explain in detail "WHAT, WHY AND HOW" we do it at AZBUKA.
FOR CHILDREN
Consider AZBUKA School for your child for the next academic year
(Sept 09 - July 10). AZBUKA school is based on what has been proven to be an effective and exciting methodology of keeping up and developing a second language within a bilingual context. Let your child try it now. Read more details on our Nursery/School section of the website.
FOR TEACHERS
We are always looking for Russian native speakers to work on different projects at AZBUKA Club, School and Nursery on paid and voluntary basis.
Russian language teachers (knowledge of English essential), linguists, artists and people with theatre experience and ability to work with children - apply now for vacancies from September '09. Interviews in May/June and August.
All other Russian speaking people of different professions - we need you for different Russian projects for children.
Please send your CVs to office@azbuka.org.uk.
AZBUKA Club - some other past events
End of 2008 year events included AZBUKA School Theatre Production ROBOTand trip to a Farm for the little ones. Join the Club and take part in all our future events and celebrations. For all ages!
Don't miss AZBUKA annual Russian Easter Club - 18 April 2009.
Join the Club and take part in all AZBUKA Club cultural events for children.
Join the Club to be on the mailing list for all Club events – held regularly throughout the year.
‘Azbuka Club’ is open for all – not just for those who are members of the Nursery or School.
Once again at New Year we were fortunate to have special guests from Russia – A Puppet Company all the way from Tula, as our AZBUKA special guests – a fantastic performance was given and the children loved it. We hope it was enjoyed not only by the children but also adults. The home made food and childrens disco was also a success. Plus of course the Christmas Lottery gave some extra presents to some lucky families.
As usual we run Club events related to theatre productions for children. Russian celebrations etc –for all people and children and not just AZBUKA Nursery and School members.
Bilingual Education + Bilingual Education Conference
Knowing and being in touch with the latest research in bilingualism and bilingual education is a key component to effective methodology in teaching Russian (or any foreign language) for bilingual children. At AZBUKA we endeavour to continue to improve our education/teaching methods to the benefit of the children’s Russian language education in the bilingual context. Additionally, it helps to ensure the staff are well versed in the best and most effective educational techniques.
The recent International conference on bilingual education USA was very exciting and provided useful contribution to our teaching curriculum at AZBUKA. Join the Club and learn more. . .
Nannies
A short message for all people enquiring about Russian speaking nannies! We do operate a small list of Russian speaking au-pairs and teachers, but we are not an agency. Some people who are listed have been part of AZBUKA Nursery and School and this is the benefit for people – we know some of them well and can recommend them personally to other people. The list of available nannies is only open to Club members. Once you have joined ‘Azbuka Club’ we will then be able to provide, on request, details on the mailing list for new candidates.
No agencies please!