Dear Parents,
On 13 June, we are holding an Open Day at our school.
On this day, pupils, parents, and guests will be able to attend open lessons. One adult may accompany each child. Attendance at all trial lessons on this day is free of charge. Registration is open until 11 June.
New Subjects and Teachers (starting in September)
Registration for open lessons in the new subjects is available here:https://forms.gle/
Course: The World Around Us
Teacher: Natalia Davidenko
Age: 6–9 years
Room: G2
Open lesson on 13 June at 12.00 & 13.00: “The Living World of Nature. An Invisible ‘Magical’ World”
During the lesson, children will learn how living things differ from non-living things, what unites all living organisms, and what makes them so diverse. We will begin exploring the world of microorganisms — ancient and invisible inhabitants of our planet, without which life on Earth would be impossible.
About the teacher:
Natalia Davidenko is a scientist and educator with international experience. She holds a PhD in Chemistry, graduated from the Faculty of Chemistry at Lomonosov Moscow State University, and specialises in materials science and biomedicine. She spent many years working as a researcher and lecturer at the University of Cambridge.
The course is designed to develop curiosity, an interest in science, and an understanding of the world around us in an engaging and accessible way for younger children.
Piano – Meet Our New Teacher
We are delighted to introduce our new piano teacher, Tatiana Kalmykova.
Throughout the day, 20-minute introductory lessons will be available by appointment in the classroom located in Block A opposite the dance studio.
Tatiana is a professional musician with more than 20 years of performing and teaching experience. She graduated from the Gnessin Central Music School and the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. She has performed with leading Russian orchestras, taught cello and piano, and directed a choir.
Since 2023, she has been living in the United Kingdom and continues her active musical career. Her professionalism and love of music help children develop their abilities and enjoy learning.
Course: Journeys into the World of Geography, Culture and History
Open lesson: 13 June, 11:00
Teacher: Olga Romanova
Age: 8–12 years
Room: G103
This course introduces children to the nature, geography, and cultures of the peoples of Eurasia — from the Slavic countries to the Far East. Students will explore traditions, folk crafts, myths, and legends, work with maps, create themed crafts, and discover the national cuisines of different cultures.
The programme is designed as a 1–2 year course and provides an excellent foundation for the follow-on course “History of Russia (8th–11th Centuries)”.
Open Lessons from Our Current Timetable
Timetable: School Timetable
Registration for the lessons listed below, as well as other classes from our timetable, is available here: Open Day Lesson Registration
Malyshok
Age: 1–3 years
11:00 — Svetlana Shmeleva, Room G116
12:00 — Alexandra Trapeznikova, Room G12
Art
Teacher: Valentin Rusinov
Time: 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00
Room: F24
Open lesson topic: Journey to Ancient Greece: Creating an Architectural Column
Children will learn about the three architectural orders of Ancient Greece — Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian — discover how ancient temples were designed, and create their own three-dimensional paper column to take home.
TRIZ – Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
Teacher: Olga Pavlenko
Time: 13:00
Age: 6–9 years
Room: G13
Open lesson topic: Little Inventors – A Bridge of Ideas
During the lesson, children will search for creative solutions to problems, learn how to overcome contradictions, and develop their imagination.
Board Games Club
Leader: Alexandra Trapeznikova
Time: 14:15–15:00
Age: 7–12 years
Room: G19
During the open session, children will explore and play a variety of board games. In the next academic year, participants will study the history of games, learn about strategy and probability, and may even create their own board game.
GCSE & A Level Russian
For older students planning to prepare for GCSE and A Level Russian examinations during the next academic year, there will be a meeting with teachers Olga Sands, Lilia Kopanitsa, and Olga Romanova.
Time: 13:45–14:15
Room: G103
Students and parents are warmly invited to attend.
Rehearsal of “The Cat’s House”
13 June, 14:00
Dance Hall, Block A
As part of our Open Day, visitors are welcome to attend a rehearsal for The Cat’s House, a collaborative theatre and music project involving the Performing Arts classes (Lika Kobzeva), piano students of Svetlana Bautwood, and the Art classes of Valentin Rusinov.
Bukashka Bookshop – On 13 June, we will be welcoming Bukashka, a Russian children’s bookshop from London, to our school.
Timetable for the New Academic Year
On Open Day, we will present our timetable for the next academic year.
Registration for the Autumn Semester 2026/27 will open on 15 June 2026.