THE PARENTING FAIR WAS OPENED AND THE FOUNDATION STONE WAS LAID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW KINDERGARTEN IN NOVI PAZAR

State Secretary of the Ministry of Education Zoran Kasalovic and Mayor of Novi Pazar Nihat Bisevac attended on 05/27/2023. to the parenting fair at the preschool institution “Mladost” in Novi Pazar and the laying of the foundation stone for the construction of a new garden.

With the laying of the foundation stone in Stevan Nemanja Street in Novi Pazar, the construction of the new children’s combination of the institution “Nase dete” begins, which will provide 270 new places for preschool children, which will be ongoing. More than 210

million dinars will be invested in the construction of the new facility, which will cover 1,900 square meters.

“By constructing a new building, we are investing in the future – we are creating conditions for the admission of new children to the preschool education system because we are paying special attention to increasing the inclusion of children in preschool education,” said Zoran Kasalovic, State Secretary of the Ministry of Education.

“The Ministry of Education advocates for the early and equal inclusion of children, especially those from vulnerable social groups, in the preschool education system. We believe that this is the foundation for the healthy development of future generations through socialization, learning, and play. This is the fifth Parenting Fair organized by the Ministry,” he said.

During the Parenting Fair, 14 workshops for parents and children were held and various educational institutions were presented, as well as local self-government institutions such as – preschool institutions: “Mladost”, “Stevan Mokranjac” Music School, “Dositej Obradovic” National Library, Association of Psychologists Novi Pazar, Sports Association Novi Pazar and Association for School Sports Novi Pazar, Center for Social Work Novi Pazar, as well as the Recycling Center of the public utility company.

Visitors to the Fair, around 400 parents with children, had the opportunity to find out in one place about their parental rights, as well as about the services and support provided by the mentioned institutions.

Parents had the opportunity to improve their parenting skills through various types of workshops, as well as to participate in various creative activities together with their children.

“We invite all parents to visit the Parenting Fair in Novi Pazar and familiarize themselves with the opportunities available to them. We believe that this will be an opportunity for useful discussions and education and that it will contribute to a better and healthier community,” said Nihat Bisevac, mayor of Novi Pazar.

“The parenting fair is an event that is extremely important for all parents, and especially for those who are looking for support in the upbringing and development of their children. At this Fair, parents will be able to get acquainted with the latest trends in the field of parenting, as

well as to be informed about the services available to them within local institutions.

This Fair is an opportunity for parents to meet experts from different fields, exchange experiences with other parents and get advice on how to best support their child in his development. “Also, this is an excellent opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the rights that belong to parents, so that they can exercise their rights and react promptly in case of need,” he said.

The Parenting fair and the construction of a new building in Novi Pazar are part of the “Inclusive preschool education and care” project implemented by the Ministry of Education, with the support of the World Bank, which aims to improve the availability, quality, and conditions of preschool education.

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