Novo Mesto Grammar School
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| Motto | Pietati litterisque |
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| Established | 1746 |
| Type | Public School |
| Headmistress | Mojca Lukšič |
| Founder | Maria Theresa |
| Location |
Seidlova 9 Novo Mesto 8000 Slovenia |
| Students | 900 |
| Website | www |
The Novo Mesto Grammar School (Slovene: Gimnazija Novo mesto) is a public secondary school for both, boys and girls, located in Novo Mesto in the region of Lower Carniola, Slovenia. It was founded in 1746 by the Habsburg ruler Maria Theresa of Austria and initially run by Franciscan monks. In 1870, the school became a state school and the current school building was built in 1912.
The school, the oldest in Slovenia, is the largest of the four grammar schools in Novo Mesto. It has a long list of distinguished alumni, among them many scientists and artists.
The school charges no fee to its students.
Presently about 900 students between the ages of 15 and 19 are enrolled in the school (roughly 220 in each year group).
The school is supervised by the school board, comprising the headmaster, three representatives of the parents, five representatives of the school's employees (teachers), and two representatives of the founder (the government).
The Novo Mesto Grammar School is the oldest educational institution in Slovenia that has been in operation continually since its foundation. It was founded by Empress Maria Theresa in 1746. The school was first run by the Franciscans and the lessons started on November 3, 1746. The list of the first 66 students finishes off by a comment by the first dean Father Geodefredus Pfeifer (he said: we start with a modest and tiny flock). Being an educational and cultural institution, the Novo Mesto Grammar School has played a significant role in the cultural, scientific, economic and political life of the Slovenes. It has educated several scientists, artists, economists and politicians.
In 1870 the school became a state school and the present school building was built in 1912. It was characterized by both world wars and consequently by the changes in the political system. Also, it was subject to different school reforms. In 1848 the duration of the schooling was lengthened from 6 years to 8 years.
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