education
High school in Leskovac celebrates 140 years of operation
Leskovac Technical School "Rade Metalac" celebrates 140 years of existence.
TL;DR
- Technical School "Rade Metalac" in Leskovac celebrates 140 years of operation.
- The school has over 1,000 students and leads in modernizing teaching and adapting to economic needs.
- It has a history of innovation, with students' inventions filling science parks and equipping other schools.
- The school participates in a dual education system and has a student cooperative to prepare students for future careers.
- A "Makers Lab" fosters creativity in electrotechnics and mechanics, recently acquiring a robotic arm for student projects and competitions.
- There is significant student interest in traffic-related fields, with plans for a new vehicle for training and a traditional "Prom without cars" campaign promoting responsible driving.
- The anniversary celebration includes competitions, lectures, concerts, and presentations to showcase attractive professions to younger students.
- The school aims to connect education, science, and industry, mirroring global standards.
- Teachers are motivated to modernize teaching and create teaching aids and models to improve student results.
- A group of students is preparing two projects for the "Galaksija kup" finals, a republican competition for electrical engineering schools.