Drone school, sensor rooms and speed-reading classes – the school construction in the M14 district to be completed by September

The construction of a school for 1,224 students in the M14 district is planned to be completed by September. The readiness of the institution, which is being built under the Education national project, was inspected by the Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin. The school № 133 will introduce an adaptive program for children with autism spectrum disorder and free supplementary classes. Journalism, video creation, speed reading classes will work free of charge at school. Landscaping will be carried out on the territory and a sports area with a track, a football pitch, a hockey rink and outdoor workout equipment will be installed.

The head of the city noted that Kazan remains the leader in the construction of schools and kindergartens among the million-plus cities, with the exception of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Over the past 10 years, 177 social facilities have been built in Kazan – 90 preschool and 25 schools, as well as hospitals, polyclinics, teen clubs and youth centers. It is important not to slow down the pace of construction, as the population is growing. In the capital of the republic of Tatarstan, 63 sites have been reserved for new schools and 134 for kindergartens in the upcoming years.

The three–storey school building with a total area of 20,700 square meters will have 52 classrooms, an assembly hall for 306 children, recreational areas for younger and older children, two gyms. An illuminated art object will be installed in the 612-seat dining room, which will operate in the format of a school restaurant.

The design of the school will be dedicated to the Year of the Family in Russia. The main color scheme will be made up of pastel tones: yellow (embodies the warmth of the hearth), green (symbolizes harmony and comfort), blue (refers to the peaceful sky).

The school will focus on the study of modern technologies. Thus, it is planned to open a school of creative industries, where they will teach the creation of videos on the Mediaorbita program and the analysis of new technologies under the Technoorbita program, as well as a drone construction school. An early career guidance program is provided for children, additional classes on author's programs from leading teachers of the country. It is planned to establish cooperation with the Kazan Federal University.

Additional education will be provided in rhythmic gymnastics, football, choreography, journalism and robotics classes, a workshop for making ceramics, speed- reading and a music school will be opened for children.

An adaptive program has been prepared for children with disabilities, which includes continuous support from a psychologist, speech therapist, speech pathologist, and tutor. The school will open “secret” rooms for children with disabilities, and sensory classes for children with autism spectrum disorder.