127 school Ivan Denkoglu

School 127 Ivan Denkoglu, Sofia, Bulgaria is a larger than average comprehensive (primary and secondary) school. It is in an area of Sofia which has a diverse population but about ten percent of the pupils come from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. All of the pupils learn English as a first foreign language. They enjoy coming to school and feel safe, and their parents think well of the school. The very good relationship between staff and pupils enables good personal development. The school’s excellent work with parent groups, business partners and university teachers and students also ensures the pupils’ well-being. In addition, the pupils themselves contribute widely to the community and older pupils effectively support younger ones through mentoring in a variety of activities. The school has taken part in a large number of European educational projects about ecology, culture, ICT etc.. Last year the school has coordinated an Youth in Action 1.1 project named “One photo, one hundred words” with partners from Italy, Greece, Romania and Turkey. The school is a member of the association “European Network of Places of Peace” with Head office in EvoraMonte, Portugal