Category: Events

Report cards differently: how we monitor the progress of pupils

Report cards differently: how we monitor the progress

The report card is a moment of stopping, not the whole picture of the school year The end of the school year naturally brings questions about school reports. The pupils are looking forward to it, the parents are curious and together we look back on what has been achieved over

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How we select teachers for our Maple Bear schools

In schools, the quality of education is often associated with textbooks, technology, or the learning environment. But the most important factor always remains the same: the teacher. Teachers shape the atmosphere in the classroom, build relationships, support children in their growth, and help them discover both the world and themselves.

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One Year That Changes Everything

Is Your Child Ready for First Grade — Or Will They Be? Starting school is one of the biggest milestones in a child’s life. For international families living in the Czech Republic, it comes with an extra layer of complexity: which school? Which language? And how do you make sure

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10 Questions for Kristýna: Get to Know Our Principal

Kristýna, do you remember what it was like when you were first deciding whether to accept the role of principal at a newly established Maple Bear school? What was your main motivation to take it on? My main motivation was to return to the “field” after years in the non-profit

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Preparatory Course for Future First Graders 

Would you like your child to experience what it’s like to be a schoolkid – in a fun, playful way? We’ve prepared a special 8-week course for all preschoolers (with no obligation to enroll at Maple Bear). It’s a unique combination of Czech and English preparation – a great foundation

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School Grand Opening 1st September

On September 1st, a new bilingual elementary school, Maple Bear Prague, was officially opened in Prague 4.  The school introduces a unique educational model based on Canadian methodology. The grand opening ceremony was attended not only by students and their families, but also by educators, representatives of the local municipality,

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Eliška Petáková

Teacher Grade 0

My name is Eliška and I am a Czech language teacher at Maple Bear School. I studied education and mathematics at the Faculty of Education. My journey in education began in the Scouts, where I led a children’s group and worked as a trainer in leadership courses. Later, I spent five years teaching in a kindergarten and also gained a lot of experience caring for children. I believe in building warm and positive relationships with children and in nurturing their natural curiosity.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my daughter, and being with my family. I’m very happy to be part of the Maple Bear team and to accompany your children on their educational journey.