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The number of clubs and sections in Moscow schools has increased by 60 percent following the reconstruction. Thanks to the program My School Children now have more opportunities for additional education, from technical modeling and robotics to theater and ballet. This was reported by the press service. Moscow Department of Education and Science.
“Several years ago, the capital began the largest program of reconstruction of educational buildings in the city’s history.
My School"Fifty-five buildings have already opened following the renovation, and we plan to renovate dozens of schools annually. Schools are receiving new sports, dance, and gymnastics halls, IT facilities, and science labs. The number of clubs and sections in the renovated buildings has increased by an average of 1.5 times—new, exciting areas have emerged, such as 3D modeling, robotics, drone control, ballet, and game design," the department's press service reported.
Thanks to the renovation of its building at 16a Reutovskaya Street, the Veshnyakovskaya School named after V.P. Bekhtin, a Full Cavalier of the Order of Glory, has opened 17 clubs and sections. Students can now participate in soccer, basketball, and rhythmic gymnastics, as well as attend a hiking club and the school media center. The theater studio offers master classes in stage speech, acting training, and performances. One of the most popular clubs is the ballet studio, where students learn variations of classical dances.
"The children practice in the new gymnasium and learn to express emotions through dance. Here, even the shyest children gain confidence and explore their creative potential. It's wonderful that our youngest students can experience this art form," said Evgeniya Tkachenko, the school's principal.
The renovated building of School No. 1370 on Kostromskaya Street (Building 14, Block 1) now houses a dance studio, a science lab, a creative workshop, and robotics kits. Clubs for eSports, technical modeling, and science experiments have also opened.
Thanks to the addition of laboratories and new equipment, the school has seen an increase in the number of students enrolled in supplementary education in the natural sciences. For example, in farming classes, students now study plant growing conditions and plant seedlings themselves. Technical modeling has become one of the most popular areas. Following the renovation, the section received a new space and modern equipment. The classrooms now feature workbenches, specialized tables and machines, as well as a storage area for materials and completed projects.
Dmitry Mezhenin, a labor teacher at School No. 1370, noted that as a teacher, it's important to have everything he needs at hand—it saves time on organizational matters and allows him to focus on creativity and learning. The students have become more motivated—many are already planning new projects that were previously technically impossible.
School No. 902 "Dialog" on Biryulevskaya Street (Building 23, Building 1) has received new sports and gymnastics facilities, as well as modern equipment in the IT classroom. Students now have the opportunity to study the basics of algorithmic thinking and programming.
A children's yoga class has also opened, along with a practical shooting club where students learn gun safety and improve their accuracy. Since the school's renovation, one of the most popular programs has been social etiquette, where students learn the rules of guest behavior, the basics of diplomatic communication, and historical dances. And in the photography studio, children are introduced to the basic principles of photography and can conduct independent shoots.
The number of clubs and sections at School No. 922 on Molostovykh Street (Building 10B) has increased by almost a third. Following the renovation, the building now houses a dance studio, a natural science lab, a creative workshop, and a media library. Music therapy classes are now available for students, where they learn to play the ukulele, synthesizer, and violin.
During neurofitness classes, students, under the guidance of a teacher, perform exercises that require synchronized hand movement and concentration. A diamond mosaic club has also opened. Robotics classes, where students gain initial engineering skills and learn the basics of programming, have proven to be the most popular.
"In class, my teacher and I use a special construction kit to build a robot that can navigate a specific route independently. It's really fun. I want to teach my robot to dance and follow commands," shared Sofia Kruzhkova, a second-grader at School No. 922.
Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin announced that today a new building was opened in the capital more than 140 thousand clubs and sections For children aged five to 18. Children can choose from a wide range of activities, from robotics and workouts to aerial yoga and veterinary fundamentals.
Service enrollment in the capital's clubs and sections Available on the mos.ru portal. You can also find extracurricular activities for your child and apply for clubs and sections using the "Kruzhki" service. electronic diary "MESH" or in the app "MESH Diary".
The "My School" program launched in the 2023/2024 academic year. By 2032, Moscow plans to renovate nearly 700 educational buildings. Furthermore, Moscow schools undergoing renovation under the program will now be able to independently choose the design of their facades and interiors. As explained by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development, developed a program for them several design options — with turquoise, orange-green, or yellow-green accents. This will create a modern and comfortable environment for learning and the all-round development of children.
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