We’re excited to share highlights from the second “Science and Me” professional development session, held on May 8th, 2025 at Primary School “25 Maj” in Skopje. Another group of around 30 passionate science teachers came together to explore modern, student-centered approaches that bring science to life in the classroom. 

The day began with inspiring welcome remarks by Nena Manchev Trajkovska from Macedonia2025, and Marko Belakaposki from Johnson Matthey, setting the stage for a full day of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

This training featured an outstanding lineup of trainers whose expertise and energy made the day both impactful and inspiring:
– Prof. Ana Tomovska Misoska (University American College Skopje) – led an engaging session on motivation and classroom management.
– Mare Bojchovska Saveska (Bureau for Development of Education) – introduced inquiry-based learning through physics experiments and strategies for interpreting and presenting results.
– Vjolca Mehmeti-Nuredini (Bureau for Development of Education) – guided participants through experiential learning in biology and climate education, and introduced project-based approaches.
– Ivanka Mijić, MSc (Bureau for Development of Education) – concluded the training with inventive approaches to chemistry experiments and a roadmap to delivering high-quality science instruction from planning to execution.
We are deeply grateful to all the trainers for sharing their knowledge and passion

This event is part of the “Science and Me” initiative, supported by Johnson Matthey’s Community Impact Program, and implemented in partnership with the Bureau for Development of Education (Министерство за образование и наука | Биро за развој на образованието).

We extend our sincere thanks to the primary school “25 Maj” (SH.F.K “25 MAJI”) in Skopje for hosting the event and creating a warm and engaging environment. Furthermore, we’re also pleased to welcome Ars Lamina and Тримакс as supporters of this initiative — your engagement makes a difference!

Stay tuned as we prepare for the regional science fairs, where students, guided by their teachers, will showcase their creativity, teamwork, and scientific curiosity in action