Open Gate
Primary School
We accept children the way they are and help them to better themselves each day. By getting to know the world and themselves, we open the gates to a better life.
News
News from Primary school
The last couple weeks in our primary school have been marked by enrollment. Even for the future first-graders, this is the beginning of their studies, and as you know, learning is a process that never ends.
News from Primary school
Spring has arrived at Open Gate. I believe that with the end of winter weather so, too, is our fast over, the time in which we cannot be in the classroom with the children.
News from Primary school
People might not feel like life is so lucky at this time. Our students have spent a considerable amount of this school year learning from home.
Photos and Videos
Winter atmosphere in OG
The snow blanket covered the entire school grounds and encouraged not only children from primary school to have fun.
Christmas atmosphere in OG
As everything is upside down this year, we can only share the Christmas atmosphere at our school with you from a distance.
Karel Cudlín's walk through the Open Gate complex
Open Gate starts its 16th year with 293 grammar school students and 99 pupils in the primary school’s junior years. This year, as every year, a significant number of grammar school students have scholarships from The Kellner Family Foundation set up by Mrs Renáta Kellnerová and Mr Petr Kellner.
Winter atmosphere in OG
The snow blanket covered the entire school grounds and encouraged not only children from primary school to have fun.
Christmas atmosphere in OG
As everything is upside down this year, we can only share the Christmas atmosphere at our school with you from a distance.
Karel Cudlín's walk through the Open Gate complex
Open Gate starts its 16th year with 293 grammar school students and 99 pupils in the primary school’s junior years. This year, as every year, a significant number of grammar school students have scholarships from The Kellner Family Foundation set up by Mrs Renáta Kellnerová and Mr Petr Kellner.
Photos and Videos
Teaching Staff
Our teachers love their subjects. They are also experienced educators and genuine personalities. They set examples for their students, passing on their enthusiasm for a cause and passing on their values.
Petr Šlemenda
Head of school
Graduated in English Language Teacher Education for the first tier of primary schools from the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy of the University of Pardubice; he has also completed a number of courses as part of a continuing education programme in the Czech Republic and abroad.
Luke Ryan
Head of English (Primary School)
Born in Ireland, Luke settled in the Czech Republic in 2010. He is an experienced English teacher who has been a member of the Open Gate primary school team since 2014. He also runs workshops for stand-up comedians.
Enrolment and Transfers
Any preschool-aged child can be enrolled in the Open Gate primary school. Even yours. Find out how to enrol your child and the relevant deadlines. There is the possibility to transfer to a higher primary school year, but only if a place in the required year is available.
Extracurricular Activities
We give thought to the development of each child’s talent and have a football pitch, a music rehearsal studio, a library and a swimming pool. On school days, a range of extracurricular activities are available.
Primary School Activity Groups
We offer over thirty different activity groups. Sports, culture, languages, and handicrafts. This means there is something for everyone. Take a look at this year’s opportunities.
Catering
At our school cooking is varied, healthy, and tasty. Food is usually prepared using seasonal raw ingredients. Meat and vegetables are also supplied by local farmers. We also cater for students with special dietary requirements.
Open Gate Primary School Anthem
Every school year has its own patron – a mineral that accompanies the students throughout the year. The first year is yellow topaz, for second-year students we have chosen red jasper, the third-year students can be recognised by green emerald, fourth-year students are recognised by blue aquamarine, and fifth-year students have violet amethyst.
Come and Have a Look Around
We organise a number of open days during the first term of the school year. If the dates are not convenient, you can arrange to visit us another day. Simply contact Open Gate Primary School’s office manager, Markéta Lepičová, by writing to lepicova@opengate.cz by calling +420 323 616 460.
