Circle members led by Lala Ibrahimova performed the national dances ("Gaval", "Tello", "Bulag bashi", "Meyvalar"), at the same time, the dances of the world's peoples ("Greek", "Holland", "Tajik", "Uzbek", "Kyrgyz", "Italian", "Kukaraca", "Lambada") at the "Friendship Wreath" concert held at the Azerbaijan State Theatre of Russian Drama named after Samad Vurgun. The composition entitled "The dance of friendship of peoples" was demonstrated by children and was met with great interest among the participants of the event. The joyful songs sung by the vocal group of the Center, the performances of children's theater "Chicheyim" and the Children's Fashion Show attracted the attention of the participants. The concert ended with "Holiday" dance.

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During the meeting, the issues of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Poland in the field of education, the prospects of expansion of bilateral relations between the higher education institutions of the two countries and implementation of joint education programs were discussed. Minister of Education provided detailed information about the education reforms proposed in the "National Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" approved by Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and an exchange of views was held on the possibilities of the implementation the mutual exchange of experience between the two countries in this regard. 

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It should be noted that Mugam Television Contest is held since 2005 with support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, on the basis of the project of Azerbaijan Culture Foundation, with organizational support of Azerbaijan TV, with participation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. 20 young singers were chosen from among 500 candidates participating in selection process (rounds) held in Barda, Shamakhi and Baku. Performances of young singers were assessed by a jury consisting of connoisseurs of mugham - People's Artists Alibaba Mammadov, Arif Babayev, Sakina Ismailova, Mansum Ibrahimov, Ramiz Guliyev and honored artists Sardar Farajov and Nadir Akhundov. Nisbet Sedrayeva participated in many competitions and festivals during the study period at school. She was awarded first place in the II Republican contest of young performers dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the national leader Heydar Aliyev and organized by the Ministry of Education in 2013. She became the laureate of the II Republican contest of national musical instruments and singers in 2014.

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The campaign, organized with the support of the Office of the National Seaside Park, was held in order to demonstrate children`s support for the Baku 2015 First European Games and their creativity. Within the framework of the campaign entitled "The colors of SABAH", white board that can be painted and paints were placed in the special corner of the Seaside National Park by volunteers studying in SABAH groups of the Ministry of Education. The board and paints have attracted the attention of parents who come with their children. Parents and children were informed about the Baku 2015 First European Games by "SABAH Volunteer". Then the colorful paints were presented to children who want to participate in the campaign. After submission of paints, "European Games" logo was painted within 4 hours by more than 150 children. Every child, drawing a picture, has signalized his (her) name and age by putting the handprint on paintings. The gifts, reflecting the symbols of the European Games, were presented to children, participating in the campaign, by "SABAH Volunteer". Photographs and video taken during the event were shared on social networks. Link for photographs: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1636633186555152.1073741856.1487428338142305&type=3 Link for a video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI4w7m70wVM&feature=youtu.be) It should be noted that "SABAH volunteer" program plays a significant role in increasing the social activity and applying knowledge to practice, as well as developing management skills and leadership potential of students of “SABAH” groups without leaving the academic training and by involving students in voluntary activity. SABAH groups have been organized from Educated, Skilled and Trained students studying at higher education institutions subordinated to the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan Republic in order to improve the quality of education in higher education, to ensure personnel training in accordance with modern requirements and to create the new environment in the higher education system. Currently, SABAH groups cover 755 students in 34 specialties in 7 higher education institutions (Baku State University, Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University, Azerbaijan Technical University, Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and Azerbaijan University of Languages).

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First of all, the national anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was played. Then a video was shown about the essence of the Enactus program. Vusal Guliyev, head of the sector for work with youth organizations within the Presidential Administration's Socio-political Department, Yusuf Majidov, Enactus Global 's vice president for CIS countries, Sulhaddin Gozalov, head of Student Support Sector of the Ministry of Education, Shafag Bayramova, representative of the Youth Fund under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilgar Musabalıyev, representative of “AGBank” OJSC, Naila Ismailova, head of the "New Life" Humanitarian and Social Support Public Union, Elbrus Isayev, Dean of the Faculty of Management at the University of Nakhchivan, Mehman Badalzade, graduate of the Enactus Azerbaijan program, and Kamala Mammadli, Country Director of "Enactus Azerbaijan", made a speech at the event. In their speeches, they spoke about  Enactus Azerbaijan`s activity, youth development in the field of business and entrepreneurship and emphasized the importance of program in terms of improving people's living standards, reaping additional revenue and increasing the activeness of the youth. As well as, congratulations were voiced on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Enactus Azerbaijan program. The semi-final and final stages of the competition were held at "Monolit Plaza" on May 31. The competition was attended by 9 teams of Azerbaijan - spokespeople of Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan State Agrarian University, Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts, Azerbaijan Technological University, Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University, Ganja State University, Nakhchivan State University, Nakhchivan University and Sumgait State University. Two teams, selected from each league, won the right to participate in the final round. The teams of Azerbaijan State Agrarian University and Sumgait State University competed in the first league and the teams of Nakhchivan University and Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts competed in the second league. The team of Azerbaijan State Agrarian University was the winner of the competition and gained the right to represent our country at "Enactus World Cup 2015" to be held in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa on October 14-16, 2015. Nakhchivan State University was selected in "The best team spirit" category, Nakhchivan State University's "Guide" project was selected in "The best social project" category, Azerbaijan Technological University`s "Edial" project was selected in "The best ecological project" category and "Iron Wonder" project of Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts was selected in "The best business project" category.

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The representatives of the Ministry of Education and the Main State Traffic Police Department, "Be closed to life" group representatives, nearly 100 students of general education institutions in Baku attended the event on the theme "Traffic rules: remember and follow". Persons, speaking at the event, emphasized the importance of learning and following the traffic rules from the early years. It was noted that the conduction of regular trainings on traffic rules and the organization of enlightening events among the teachers of schools and pre-school education institutions for the prevention of road accidents are the main factors that prevent undesirable incidents encountered by children on the road. Students performed poems and songs, dedicated to the traffic rules and traffic police. Schoolchildren, dressed in special uniforms, participated in the interactive, educational, active and didactic games. In the end, the children performed the skits on traffic rules and drove around the town in small cars.

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Mikayil Jabbarov, the Minister of Education, will receive the habitants of Agsu, Ismayilli, Shamakhi and Gobustan regions, in accordance with citizens` reception schedule of heads of central executive power authorities for May, 2015 in the town and regions, on May 12, 2015 at 11:00 in Children's Creative Center in Agsu. Citizens who want to participate in the reception, can be registered calling to phone no.146 of Call Center of The Ministry of Education (“Hot line” service) and appealing to e-mail http://www.edu.gov.az/view.php?lang=az&menu=contacts_qebul on May 6,7 and 8, 2015. Registered citizens are kindly requested to appeal with reference which reflects related issues in detailed while coming to reception. 

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Elnara Aliasgarova is the graduate of the Republic Specialized Olympic Reserves Child-Youth Sports School no.1 of “Təhsil” Republic Sports Center. She is engaged in the shot put and is the two-time Azerbaijan Champion. She is among the athletes, who get into the top ten at the European championship last year. She is studying at Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University. Eyyub Bayramov is the graduate of the Specialized Olympic Reserves Child-Youth Athletics School no.5 of Baku. E.Bayramov won awards in the high jump in Azerbaijan and Georgia championships. 23-year-old athlete is studying at Azerbaijan Technical University. Kamran Asgarov is the graduate of the Specialized Olympic Reserves Child-Youth Athletics School no.5 of Baku. K.Asgarov, engaged in sprint (running), won the 3rd place in the European Cup, became the winner of the Azerbaijan championship. Lala Huseynova is the graduate of the Specialized Olympic Reserves Child-Youth Gymnastics School of the Ministry of Education. She was the winner of the National championship in women group and won the third place in the international tournament in Minsk. She is studying at the Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Training and Sports. Javanshir Safarov the graduate of the Specialized Olympic Reserves Child-Youth Sports School no.8 of Baku city Education Department. He was the winner of Azerbaijan and Baku championships in fencing and won the second place in the World Cup. He is studying at Baku Food Industry College.

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The job fair was held within the framework of measures aimed at involving talented students, studying at various universities of Azerbaijan, in practice in the leading companies of the country, as well as at expanding their employment opportunities. It should be noted that registration of students, who will participate in the fair, ended on May 1. More than 2700 graduates from 41 higher education institutions and about 60 international and local companies (as the employer) registered to participate in the job fair. The peculiarity of the job fair, to be held annually, is that business representatives are informed about the candidates before the fair and the candidates meet with representatives of a particular company on the day of the event. After the completion of the registration for students, the employers-companies get acquainted with the students' information and the most suitable candidates are invited for an interview during the period stipulated by the fair.  We bring to the attention of the registered students that the letter of invitation will be sent to the email address provided during registration. The candidates, invited for an interview by the relevant companies, are requested to come to the Heydar Aliyev Center with the identity document on job fair day.

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For the first time since the 2014-2015 academic year, "Future Teacher Scholarship" was awarded to 300 students, who scored 500 or more points at the entrance examinations to higher education institutions, where teaching staff training is conducted, and who chose the teaching profession in first or second place in specialty selection. By the Decision of the Cabinet of Ministers taking into account the proposals of the Ministry of Education, the young specialists, started their labor activities in secondary schools on the state order and continued their activities in these educational institutions for a period of 3 years, are paid a compensation payment in the amount of 60 AZN in order to pay for utility services and residential rent, and the young specialists, started their labor activities in secondary schools, located at a distance of more than 20 kilometers from the district center, are paid additional payment in the amount of 100 AZN per month to monthly salary within 3 years. "Ethical rules of conduct of teachers" were approved by the Order of the Minister of Education. According to the rules, in the academic year 2014-2015, the newly hired teaching staff started their activities by taking a "Teacher's Oath". Trainings were organized on the basis of the modern professional standards for school principals and other individuals wishing to become a school principal. 15 people, successfully passed the trainings and received the Certificate of Quality, were appointed directors of secondary schools of the capital. Since the academic year 2014-2015, "Healthy education class" was established in 6 secondary schools of Baku and Sumgait within the framework of the project of “Healthy Education – Healthy Nation”. In the academic year 2014-2015, 573 people were sent abroad to study within the framework of the “State Program on education of Azerbaijani youth in foreign countries in 2007-2015”. Since the academic year 2014-2015, SABAH groups started to operate in 7 higher education institutions of our country. 755 students are studying in 34 specialties in SABAH groups. Since the academic year 2014-2015, optional course "History of Karabakh" is taught in 8th grades of secondary schools. The program and teaching aids of optional course were published and delivered to schools. According to the Order of President Ilham Aliyev on raising the teaching load and the salaries of teachers working in state secondary schools, whose knowledge and abilities undergo diagnostic evaluation, the salary and teaching load of teachers were increased. The "Action Plan related to the implementation of the National Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" was approved by Order of the President Ilham Aliyev. Competition was held for recruitment to the posts of deputy director for educational work, deputy director (organizer) for pastoral work and laboratory assistant in secondary schools. Since the academic year 2014-2015, taking into account the need for teaching staff in secondary schools of our country, the number of specialties on retraining education was increased and  teacher training started on mathematics, computer science, chemistry and biology, history and geography specialties. "Leadership and management" trainings were held within the framework of the project entitled "Improvement of knowledge and skills of managers and teaching staff in initial vocational education institutions”. The Ministry of Education organized a training course within the framework of “Təməl” Scholarship Program for primary school teachers who teach in 4th grade of schools operating in Baku. A Decree was signed on the implementation of the project on "Application of inclusive education in primary education level" intended to involve children with disabilities in inclusive education in secondary schools. This year, subject Olympiads in mathematics and natural sciences were held on the basis of the new rules. Training Centers for international subject Olympiads were established in Sumgait and Baku. Azerbaijan won the right to host the 47th International Chemistry Olympiad. Schoolchildren from nearly 80 countries will participate in this Olympiad. A series of measures, aimed at improving relations between universities of Azerbaijan and France, were taken. Reading clubs were established in secondary schools in order to improve students' reading culture and reading motivation, to create community which organized reading under educational institution. 50 secondary schools were provided with mobile carts, “Biochem” and “Physio” Lab discs, Intel tablets by the Ministry of Education with the purpose of modernization of laboratories in secondary schools. Electronic Textbook Portal (www.e-derslik.edu.az), enabling the learners to read textbooks in an electronic format, was put into operation.  www.e-resurs.edu.az portal was established in order to concentrate electronic educational resources in one source. Portal allows access to the e-textbooks, video-lessons, contests, e-tasks, various games and other educational resources. "ASAN school" section began to operate in the regional "ASAN service" center, putting into operation in Barda region. For the first time since the 2014-2015 academic year, the Ministry of Education started to implement the admission process through the electronic system in order to create an optimal and efficient implementation mechanism in the admission of children to the first class of secondary schools, lyceums and gymnasiums operating in Baku. Since the academic year 2014-2015, the school readiness groups were established in secondary schools subordinated to the Baku city Education Department. Children, involved in these groups and celebrated their 6th birthday from September 15 to December 31, are admitted to secondary schools out of competition. Recruitment of teachers is carried out on the basis of the new system in a centralized manner by the Ministry. The zonal competitions are held among schoolchildren in 14 kinds of sports, included in the program of the European Games in order to promote the Baku 2015 First European Games.  "SABAH Volunteer" program of students of "SABAH" groups are carried out in order to participate as a volunteer in the Baku 2015 First European Games. In the academic year 2014-2015, 111 839 pupils will finish 9th grades, 90 557 will finish 11th grades of secondary schools of our country, as well as 820 pupils will finish 12th grades of correspondence and evening schools.

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