It is autumn in Latvia but in Italy it was still a hot summer with 31degrees above zero when from 10th –20th September in the city of Ligano near the Adriatic Sea took place the European Veterans Athletic Games in many sports, athletics, triathlon, windsurfing, orienteering, karate, beach valleyball, rowing, sports dances and others. There were participated 61 nationalities, including representatives from Australia, Brazil, and other locations outside of Europe, for a total of 4108 members.

In these Competitions took part Aija Rogale, the teacher of Art, Graphic Art and Science of History of Civilisation in Plavinas Regional Gymnasium. She was representing the Latvian National team in the athletics competitions in 5000m foot racing in the Stadium and 10 km on the road race and got the bronze medal in both distances in the W40 group. Well Done!

From 18th August, in cooperation with Samsung, the contest was organized for the opportunity to carry the Olympic torch for the 2012 London Olympic Games torch relay.

From Latvia were nominated 338 people, among them the student of Plavinu Regional Gymnasium Deins Kanepejs from 10th class.

On 22nd September, the jury announced the 20 best candidates (10 from each sex) and Deins is among them!

On 7 September 2011 was held the meeting of student`s parliament. There was elected the President and ministers of school parliament. Diana Valdemare. – the student of form 12th was elected as a President of school parliament.

Ministers:

• Minister of culture – Krista Vitola
• Minister of education – Liene Meldere
• Minister of environment – Viktorija Pereca
• Minister of sport – Krists Esiņš
• Minister of media – Zane Kazus

Congratulation the new student`s parliament!