Welcome Note
Our Journey to Excellence: A Legacy of Innovation and Impact in Education
Venera Krliu
School Principal
Education doesn’t end with high school or university. It lasts a lifetime. So, I hope to continue learning from AHSS and the students as much as they learn from us.
Dear students and families,
It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the American High School Skopje as the Principal of the School. I am excited to be working with such wonderful and clever students and it is a privilege to be a part of your family’s lives. When the school was first opened, I was deeply motivated by the idea of having a place that offers the high-quality level of education, knowledge, and soft skills necessary to prepare students for real life. But I was equally committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment in which students would be allowed to be themselves. I am also dedicated to nurturing a sense of togetherness in students and helping them grow up to be true community members. And since humanity and philanthropic work are very important for me personally and professionally, I work to instill those values in the students as well. To achieve all this, the School brings together a team of carefully selected professionals in all aspects of education. Our team consists of skilled and experienced individuals that truly love learning and the dissemination of knowledge, and they are passionate about creating the future leaders of the community.
Our school is an opportunity for all of us to join forces and bring forward our knowledge and experiences, our open spirits and love of learning, and our child-centered approach to education – all in favor of the students. I strongly believe that the relationships between the families and the school as essential for the well-being and success of our students, so I welcome and encourage you to become involved in any way you choose.
Education doesn’t end with high school or university. It lasts a lifetime. So, I hope to continue learning from AHSS and the students as much as they learn from us.
And to all girls and boys, I’d like you to know that…
I pay a lot of attention to your personalities and I support the teachers to encourage your free spirit;
I want you to discover your potential, and when you do that, don’t be afraid to explore it and nurture it;
I want to help you create memories of high school as an inspiring and warm beginning of a journey toward adulthood;
Study, but have fun while doing it;
Be bold and loud, different, and true to yourself;
Don’t judge, don’t hate. Accept all for what they are like;
Build better friendships so we can enjoy a better community;
Grow up with integrity.
Be sure you’ll move mountains!
Regards,
Venera Krliu
Mr. Milosh Andonovski
Academic coordinator and teacher
I am trying to see myself in your place and imagine how does it feel in a new school, this new space which you are yet to conquer? Plenty of new faces around you, new teachers, new classmates yet to be acquainted with… Will you fit in, will you manage, will you like it?
The answer is pretty simple: you will fit in, you will manage and you will like it. Just stay open and you will see that in a short period of time you will find your place, your people, and your favourite teachers. If you do not believe me, here are “5 tips on how to survive through high school”:
- Be respectful to everyone. We never know the personal stories of other people. Talk to your classmates and your teachers, and get to know them before making an unnecessary judgment.
- Be responsible. You are not in elementary school anymore and you are, step by step, entering the world of grown ups. Every decision you will make is yours, and the responsibility from its consequences is yours too.
- Be open to learn. When we learn, we grow. Opinions are not something which cannot be changed. Let someone change your opinion for the better. However, do remember that once an opinion is shared, it should always be accompanied by an argument.
- Have fun! Learning can really be fun. Our school has excellent teachers and excellent students in the upper grades. Hang out, talk, participate in our activities and network with people! We do not learn only from books, but from experiences too.
- Talk to your parents. Share with them how your day has gone at school, every day. At this age, regardless of how much you think the opposite, please have in mind that our parents always think the best for us!
I strongly believe that you will understand what I am trying to tell you sooner than you think. And if anyone still struggles or needs more time to find their way around in this new environment: Feel free to talk to me – in the hallways, in my office, or write to me at [email protected].
I wish you all a wonderful and smooth start of the academic year,
Your Academic coordinator and teacher,
Mr. Milosh Andonovski