ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
GEOGRAPHY CLUB
Open to all students – Coordinator: Toni Prusina, Geography Teacher
The club includes field trips within Dubrovnik-Neretva County and beyond, as well as participation in various workshops and lectures.
HISTORY CLUB
Open to all students – Coordinator: Kiti Jurica Korda, History Teacher
The History Club of Gimnazija Dubrovnik focuses particularly on the history of our city. Through various interesting projects and field trips, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of the history of Dubrovnik and our ancestors. The club has carried out numerous projects, produced interesting research papers and published materials exploring the rich history of the Dubrovnik region.
SCHOOL SPORTS CLUB "GIMNAZIJALAC"
Open to all students – Coordinator: Marin Mortižija, Physical Education Teacher
The School Sports Club has a long-standing tradition at Gimnazija Dubrovnik. Activities begin at the start of each school year, when students register with their Physical Education teacher. During the school year, training sessions are held twice a week or according to an agreed schedule. Students work on developing their technical and tactical skills, as well as their personal and motor abilities, with the aim of qualifying for county and national semi-final and final competitions.
In the 2025/2026 school year, the girls' 3x3 basketball team of Gimnazija Dubrovnik became national champions and went on to participate in the European Schools Basketball Championship.
DRAMA CLUB
Open to all students – Coordinator: Matilda Perković, Teacher
The Drama Club develops students' performance skills, including speech, movement and stage imagination. It gives students the opportunity to experience the process of creating a theatrical production and performing it before an audience. Throughout the school year, students attend drama workshops and develop their stage skills through various exercises. They also participate in the LiDraNo school literary, drama and journalism festival and in cultural activities within the wider community.
For many years, students of Gimnazija Dubrovnik, both as members of the drama group and as individuals, have been selected to participate in the national LiDraNo festival.
JOURNALISM CLUB
Open to all students – Coordinator: Anđela Džamarija, Teacher
Members of the Journalism Club work on editing the school magazine Infođir. The aim of this activity is to develop students' language and journalistic skills. Each month includes both theoretical and practical work. The theoretical component consists of short lectures on selected topics related to journalism. In the practical component, students identify topics that interest them and report on events taking place at school and in the city.
RADIO CLUB
Coordinator: Lucijana Pendo, Teacher
The Radio Club of Gimnazija Dubrovnik brings together students interested in journalism, the media, public speaking and creative expression. Students participate in the planning, preparation and production of radio programmes, developing their communication, journalistic and digital skills.
Club members research and explore topics related to school life, current events, culture, education, environmental issues, international cooperation and young people's lives. They prepare interviews, discussions, reports and other audio content. Through their work, they learn how to select a topic, conduct research, prepare questions, lead conversations, record and edit audio material.
BIOSAFETY AND BIOSECURITY
Coordinators: Adrijana Čustović, Biology Teacher, and Jagoda Đurović, School Pedagogue
Biosafety and Biosecurity is an elective programme in which students explore infectious diseases, pathogenic organisms, epidemiology, pandemics and health protection through research-based and interdisciplinary activities.
Particular emphasis is placed on developing responsible behaviour, critically evaluating health-related and scientific information, and promoting STEM education. Students conduct their own research, prepare presentations and posters, and participate in the Biosafety and Biosecurity Festival, connecting the knowledge they acquire with real-life challenges.
During the 2025/2026 school year, students of Gimnazija Dubrovnik collaborated with primary school students from Braća Radić Primary School in Zagreb to collect bitter orange fruits, which were subsequently used to produce essential oil. The students researched the origins and medicinal properties of bitter orange and presented a disinfectant based on this fruit, which they had produced themselves.
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AMBASSADOR SCHOOL
Coordinator: Dora Riha, Teacher
The European Parliament Ambassador School Programme encourages students of Gimnazija Dubrovnik to become active European citizens and develops their understanding of the European Union, its institutions, values and citizens' rights.
Through workshops, discussions, research and project-based activities, students explore current European issues, develop critical thinking, communication and presentation skills, and participate in commemorating important European events.
Special emphasis is placed on democratic participation, human rights, tolerance, acceptance of diversity, environmental protection and empowering young people to take an active role in shaping Europe's future.
Gimnazija Dubrovnik cooperates with other European Parliament Ambassador Schools in Croatia and abroad, providing students with opportunities to experience European citizenship first-hand.
The programme has been running at Gimnazija Dubrovnik since 2016 and is linked to other international and European projects. One particularly interesting example is the cooperation with the German school Gesamtschule Münster Mitte through the project "yEUrxperience – Take a Look at Europe", in which students explored European values, their role in the EU and opportunities for young people to participate in European institutions through workshops.
Joint activities have also been organised with other EPAS schools, including a workshop on the euro and financial literacy in cooperation with Gimnazija Metković and IV. Gimnazija Marko Marulić in Split.
Active civic engagement is another important focus. For example, students of Gimnazija Dubrovnik participated in a session of the European Youth Parliament in Zagreb, where they discussed specific European issues, democratic decision-making and the role of young people in shaping Europe's future in committee sessions.
This year, participants in the programme are looking forward to a visit to Brussels as part of the project "Croatian Initiative for the European Union at School", implemented by Gimnazija Dubrovnik in cooperation with the University of Dubrovnik within the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet programme.
GEOLOGY
Coordinator: Ivila Dender, Teacher
An elective subject within the Geography curriculum, following the Geology curriculum for science-oriented secondary schools.
The course consists of six units:
1. The Origin and Structure of the Earth
2. Internal Dynamics of the Earth (Endodynamics)
3. External Dynamics of the Earth (Exodynamics)
4. Structural Elements of the Lithosphere
5. Applications of Geology
6. Geology of Croatia
ECO-SCHOOL
Coordinator: Dora Riha, Teacher
Gimnazija Dubrovnik, as an Eco-School, promotes a culture of sustainability through teaching, practical activities and responsible management of the school environment.
The programme takes a comprehensive approach to sustainability, encouraging students to participate in environmental activities and develop an understanding of the importance of:
• Nature and biodiversity conservation
• Responsible waste management and recycling
• Energy and water conservation
• Organic gardening and the preservation of native plant species
• Understanding climate change and sustainable development
• Active participation in the improvement and preservation of the school environment
• The connection between environmental protection, mental health and quality of life
Our environmental activities have established international connections through projects such as Youth for Environment with Delhi Private School in Sharjah, UAE, and the Green Conference in New York, USA. We are also currently developing additional international partnerships.
BrAIn – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: FROM CONCEPT TO APPLICATION
Coordinators: Dora Riha, Teacher, and Mirela Musladin, Computer Science Teacher
This elective subject focuses on Artificial Intelligence: From Concept to Application and is intended for second- and third-year students.
Its aim is to develop students' digital competencies and equip them with the skills needed for practical and creative work with emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.
Students explore the potential of digital technologies and artificial intelligence and their impact on everyday life. They learn not only how these technologies are used and how they influence learning, reading, entertainment and physical activity, but also what they need to know and understand in order to become both users and creators of digital tools and AI-based applications.
CROATIAN LANGUAGE – STATE MATURA EXAM PREPARATION
For final-year students – Coordinator: Ana Ban, Teacher
All final-year students interested in receiving additional support in preparing for the Croatian Language State Matura examination should contact Teacher Ban at the beginning of the school year.
Preparation sessions are held once a week in a double lesson.
MATHEMATICS – STATE MATURA EXAM PREPARATION
For final-year students
All final-year students interested in receiving additional support in preparing for the Mathematics State Matura examination should contact their Mathematics teacher at the beginning of the school year.
Preparation sessions are held once a week in a double lesson.
SCHOOL CHOIR
Open to all students – Coordinator: Luce Ćatić, Music Teacher
All interested students are welcome to develop their abilities, interests and creativity through active participation in our school choir, led by Music Teacher Luce Ćatić.
Rehearsals are held once a week, while performances take place at various school events and other occasions outside the school.
Join us and become a member of our school choir!
GARDENING CLUB
Open to all students – Coordinators: Ivila Dender and Tamara Spajić, Teachers
A group of students led by Teacher Ivila Dender began developing our school garden and planting native Dubrovnik flowers in 2017.
After applying for the Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) and Ministry of Science and Education (MZO) competition "The Most Beautiful School Gardens" in 2018, Gimnazija Dubrovnik received the award for Best Newcomer. In 2025, the school was awarded the title of The Most Beautiful School Garden in the Republic of Croatia for 2024.
The aim of this group is to raise awareness of the importance of nature conservation through sustainable practices that do not threaten biological, ecological or landscape characteristics. Students are encouraged to take an active role in managing sustainable development and to assume individual responsibility for environmental protection.
FIRST AID
Open to all students – Coordinator: Maja Sambrailo Ivanković, Biology Teacher
Every year, Gimnazija Dubrovnik participates in the Croatian Red Cross Youth Competition, which is held simultaneously throughout Croatia.
Preparation for the competition is led by Biology Teacher Maja Sambrailo.
In view of the increasing number of accidents in recent years, the aim is to equip young people with first-aid skills so that they do not remain passive bystanders but know how to provide timely assistance to themselves and others.
VISUAL ARTS CLUB – PAINTING
Open to all students – Coordinator: Marijana Lučić Brailo, Teacher
For many years, we have nurtured our students' artistic talents by offering painting classes as an additional educational activity.
The group meets once a week for a double lesson under the guidance of Teacher Marijana Lučić Brailo. At the end of the school year, students exhibit the works they have created during the year at a special exhibition.
PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE
Coordinator: Nina Čupić, Teacher
Open to all students interested in learning Portuguese as an elective subject.
GLOBE CLUB (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment)
Open to all students – Coordinator: Linda Jurkić, Teacher
Gimnazija Dubrovnik has been a member of the GLOBE Schools Programme for many years.
The GLOBE Programme involves regular and continuous student measurements and observations in the immediate surroundings of the school, focusing on the atmosphere, water, soil and land cover.
The collected data are entered into a shared database, which is open and accessible to all visitors at: www.globe.gov
The school has its own weather station, where daily measurements are taken.
By participating in the programme, students apply their theoretical school knowledge to real-life situations and acquire new insights through experiential learning. They develop a broader understanding of the environment, along with numerous skills, positive attitudes and self-awareness based on their active participation and contribution.
Systematic annual evaluations conducted by the GLOBE Program Office (GPO), together with surveys of teachers, scientists and national coordinators from around the world, confirm that the implementation of the GLOBE Programme contributes significantly to modernising education and developing a range of student competencies, particularly in natural sciences, geography and computer science.
