<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Beyond The Bell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catch the Buzz, Make it News!]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/my-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:30:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/tr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Red Cross Competition - Ljupcho Santov Takes The Win!]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Anja Sitnovska, Despina Saltirova, Mia Mihailov, Angela Atanasova On April 30th, students gathered at  Sašo Lazarov Čapo Sports Hall,  for a Red Cross event. The event focused on improving their first aid knowledge, teamwork, and humanitarian skills. This event was important because it brought people together in a community by showing that young people can make change.. The competition included circular training stations, simulated injury cases, dissemination activities, and fun...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/mk/post/the-red-cross-competition-ljupcho-santov-takes-the-win-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a040bc3b3b1aa97fdfd28d7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:27:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_543d757703fd4e76bfeb84a00377471a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_698,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Red Cross Competition - Ljupcho Santov Takes The Win!]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Anja Sitnovska, Despina Saltirova, Mia Mihailov, Angela Atanasova On April 30th, students gathered at  Sašo Lazarov Čapo Sports Hall,  for a Red Cross event. The event focused on improving their first aid knowledge, teamwork, and humanitarian skills. This event was important because it brought people together in a community by showing that young people can make change.. The competition included circular training stations, simulated injury cases, dissemination activities, and fun...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/post/the-red-cross-competition-ljupcho-santov-takes-the-win</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a040a73618ba45174fe666f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:26:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_543d757703fd4e76bfeb84a00377471a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_698,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student Spotlight - Martina Gazepova]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Andrej Stojanov 	 	This month’s student spotlight features Martina Gazepova, a dedicated and inspiring student. Martina Gazepova is a 2nd grade UWC CSC Student who is finishing her finals at UWC CSC China. She was chosen because she exemplifies the values of a UWC, and before UWC she was also an exchange student in the USA. At school Martina enjoys the satisfaction in the moment when a project she has been shaping for weeks finally comes together. As a Film and Visual Arts student, much...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/mk/post/student-spotlight-martina-gazepova-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a28bdd6b02791f652265b46</guid><category><![CDATA[Student Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:28:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student Spotlight - Martina Gazepova]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Andrej Stojanov 	 	This month’s student spotlight features Martina Gazepova, a dedicated and inspiring student. Martina Gazepova is a 2nd grade UWC CSC Student who is finishing her finals at UWC CSC China. She was chosen because she exemplifies the values of a UWC, and before UWC she was also an exchange student in the USA. At school Martina enjoys the satisfaction in the moment when a project she has been shaping for weeks finally comes together. As a Film and Visual Arts student, much...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/post/student-spotlight-martina-gazepova</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a28bdb4579005354a9fffc6</guid><category><![CDATA[Student Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:28:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefits of Fulbright Scholar ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Andrej Stojanov and Despina Saltirova 	When we hear about the Fulbright Program, we know it represents one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world.The fact that Laura was selected as a Fulbright scholar is huge proof of her knowledge and hard work. However, her success also brings immense benefits to all of us, her students: 	Proof that dreams come true through hard work living example right before us: Laura teaches us in the classroom every day, and now she has shown us that...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/mk/post/benefits-of-fulbright-scholar-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a28bd432d63cb3fb9ecdea6</guid><category><![CDATA[Opinion Piece]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:26:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_ba77a272d6934782866358a8b0a3ea82~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefits of Fulbright Scholar ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Andrej Stojanov and Despina Saltirova 	When we hear about the Fulbright Program, we know it represents one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world.The fact that Laura was selected as a Fulbright scholar is huge proof of her knowledge and hard work. However, her success also brings immense benefits to all of us, her students: 	Proof that dreams come true through hard work living example right before us: Laura teaches us in the classroom every day, and now she has shown us that...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/post/benefits-of-fulbright-scholar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a28bb9099361b5d20d5cd1b</guid><category><![CDATA[Opinion Piece]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:26:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_ba77a272d6934782866358a8b0a3ea82~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop-Culture News - The Met Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Sara Lazarova and Gloria Todorova The Met Gala has already grabbed everyone’s attention. It's only the start of the month. I mean, who doesn't love the Met Gala? What is the Met Gala? The Met Gala, previously known as the Costume Institute Benefit is a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It happens every year on the Monday in May. People think it's the most glamorous and important fashion event in the world. It brings together stars, young designers and...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/mk/post/pop-culture-news-the-met-gala-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05cafae72375681f03fdea</guid><category><![CDATA[Pop-Culture News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:15:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_c1014fc729524094b35a9a4f22ce6c17~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_684,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop-Culture News - The Met Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Sara Lazarova and Gloria Todorova The Met Gala has already grabbed everyone’s attention. It's only the start of the month. I mean, who doesn't love the Met Gala? What is the Met Gala? The Met Gala, previously known as the Costume Institute Benefit is a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It happens every year on the Monday in May. People think it's the most glamorous and important fashion event in the world. It brings together stars, young designers and...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/post/pop-culture-news-the-met-gala</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05c9b71bb9f0ba8d78e802</guid><category><![CDATA[Pop Culture News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:15:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_c1014fc729524094b35a9a4f22ce6c17~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_684,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor Classrooms: A Better Way to Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Elena Sandeva, Luna Gjorgieva and Melani Manasieva Schools often keep students inside classrooms all day, but this is not always the best learning environment. Outdoor classrooms should be used more often, especially in spring, because they improve students’ mood, focus, and overall school experience. First, outdoor learning helps students feel better mentally. Fresh air and natural light can reduce stress and make students feel more relaxed compared to being inside all day. This creates...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/mk/post/outdoor-classrooms-a-better-way-to-learn-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a040d0e0eb5c9e97046791b</guid><category><![CDATA[Opinion Piece]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:33:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_79a1b9d650974833995abb5e82da350e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_802,h_468,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor Classrooms: A Better Way to Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Elena Sandeva, Luna Gjorgieva and Melani Manasieva Schools often keep students inside classrooms all day, but this is not always the best learning environment. Outdoor classrooms should be used more often, especially in spring, because they improve students’ mood, focus, and overall school experience. First, outdoor learning helps students feel better mentally. Fresh air and natural light can reduce stress and make students feel more relaxed compared to being inside all day. This creates...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/post/outdoor-classrooms-a-better-way-to-learn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a040c9248aeb3fcb241c01a</guid><category><![CDATA[Opinion Piece]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:32:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_79a1b9d650974833995abb5e82da350e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_802,h_468,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultural Exchange Through Super Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Melani Manasieva, Jana Zdravkova and Elena Sandeva 	Throughout this school year Students from our school participated  in a Superschools exchange  that happened between High School “Ljupco Santov” in Kocani and the Public Institution Third Gymnasium in Sarajevo, where 30 students participated.. This project is of great importance because it focuses on improving critical thinking, teamwork, and awareness of social responsibility. The aim is to promote tolerance, inclusion, and active...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/mk/post/cultural-exchange-through-super-schools-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0fb14bf424cb4d5ed98ac</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:23:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_6709cd5114ff4bd08e54716d26c185b8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_737,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultural Exchange Through Super Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Melani Manasieva, Jana Zdravkova and Elena Sandeva 	Throughout this school year students from our school participated  in a SupersSchools exchange program that happened between High School, “Ljupco Santov” in Kocani and the Public Institution Third Gymnasium in Sarajevo, where 30 students participated. This project is of great importance because it focuses on improving critical thinking, teamwork, and awareness of social responsibility. The aim is to promote tolerance, inclusion, and...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/post/cultural-exchange-through-super-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0f9dde1a06255b504921e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:22:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_6709cd5114ff4bd08e54716d26c185b8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_737,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop-Culture News-Bieberchella ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Mihaela Atanasova and Angela Atanasova 	This month in pop culture, there have been several exciting moments. Here is one major pop culture event students are talking about. 	One major pop culture moment this month was Coachella 2026. It happened when thousands of music fans gathered in Indio, California for two weekends of live performances. People are talking about it because of the huge headliners, surprise guest appearances, and viral moments on social media. 	At Coachella 2026, some...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/mk/post/pop-culture-news-bieberchella-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef74509f77b441a914a337</guid><category><![CDATA[Pop-Culture News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:36:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_65a92788042f4a989650d56236ce3fb3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop-Culture News-Bieberchella ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Mihaela Atanasova and Angela Atanasova 	This month in pop culture, there have been several exciting moments. Here is one major pop culture event students are talking about. 	One major pop culture moment this month was Coachella 2026. It happened when thousands of music fans gathered in Indio, California for two weekends of live performances. People are talking about it because of the huge headliners, surprise guest appearances, and viral moments on social media. 	At Coachella 2026, some...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/post/pop-culture-news-bieberchella</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef731bd00855f52b1e1e74</guid><category><![CDATA[Pop Culture News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:35:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_65a92788042f4a989650d56236ce3fb3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Memorizing and Start Understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Luna Gjorgieva, Matea Gligorova, and Mia Mihailov 	In many high school classrooms today, success is often measured by how accurately students can repeat a lesson word for word. But is that really learning? Memorizing sentences from a textbook might help for a test, yet it does not always mean that a student truly understands the topic. 	Teachers should consider a different approach. Instead of requiring students to recite lessons exactly as written, they could ask them to explain a topic...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/mk/post/stop-memorizing-and-start-understanding-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef72551ec5359982d1190f</guid><category><![CDATA[Opinion Piece]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:27:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_4250780effe547d9a8c8da855aa899cd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Memorizing and Start Understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Luna Gjorgieva, Matea Gligorova, and Mia Mihailov 	In many high school classrooms today, success is often measured by how accurately students can repeat a lesson word for word. But is that really learning? Memorizing sentences from a textbook might help for a test, yet it does not always mean that a student truly understands the topic. 	Teachers should consider a different approach. Instead of requiring students to recite lessons exactly as written, they could ask them to explain a topic...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/post/stop-memorizing-and-start-understanding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef6ff3d3f2ae6dd91121e4</guid><category><![CDATA[Opinion Piece]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:27:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_4250780effe547d9a8c8da855aa899cd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Временска прогноза за периодот од 5 до 14 април]]></title><description><![CDATA[Неделата започнува топло и сончево, станува посвежо и пооблачно во средината на неделата, носи дожд во сабота, а потоа повторно се разведрува. Дневна временска прогноза: Недела, 5 април: Сончево и пријатно Понеделник, 6 април: Сончево и топло Вторник, 7 април: Променливо облачно, потоа сончево Среда, 8 април: сончево до делумно облачно, посвежо Четврток, 9 април: Мешавина од сонце и облаци Петок, 10 април: Претежно облачно Сабота, 11 април: Врнежи од дожд (поинтензивни попладне) Недела, 12...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/mk/post/%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%BE%D1%82-%D0%BE%D0%B4-5-%D0%B4%D0%BE-14-%D0%B0%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BB</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d277e227c295717d562352</guid><category><![CDATA[Weather Forecast]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:55:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_9acd4eae239c48558716d65e09abdd6c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_950,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Внатрешните седишта во училиштата ја подобруваат удобноста на учениците]]></title><description><![CDATA[Од: Мелани Манасиева и Миа Трајковска На нашето училиште, Љупчо Сантов, му се потребни повеќе места за седење во затворен простор за учениците. Иако има клупи надвор, тие не се корисни за време на ладно или дождливо време. Обезбедувањето места за седење во затворен простор би ја подобрило удобноста на учениците и би ја направило училишната средина попрактична и попријатна. Една од причините зошто нашиот аргумент е валиден е тоа што учениците често пристигнуваат рано и немаат каде удобно да...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/mk/post/%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%88%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5-%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B8%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B0-%D0%B2%D0%BE-%D1%83%D1%87%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B0-%D1%98%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%80%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%B0%D1%82-%D1%83%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%83%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d27675c2c568dd22bb64e6</guid><category><![CDATA[Opinion Piece]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:49:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_729d4daa670f40a196406878a4498d7b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indoor Seating in Schools Improves Student Comfort]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Melani Manasieva and Mia Trajkovska 	Our school, Ljupcho Santov, needs more indoor seating for students. While there are benches outside, they are not useful during cold or rainy weather. Providing indoor places to sit would improve student comfort and make the school environment more practical and welcoming. 	One reason our argument is valid is that students often arrive early and have nowhere comfortable to sit. Many students wait outside while others are still in class, but without...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/post/indoor-seating-in-schools-improves-student-comfort</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d23918c53e2b8fe121634d</guid><category><![CDATA[Opinion Piece]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:49:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_729d4daa670f40a196406878a4498d7b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Вести од поп-културата: Филмови и книги што мора да се видат/прочитаат]]></title><description><![CDATA[Од: Деспина Салтирова и Луна Ѓоргиева Препорака за филм:  Одисеја Претстојниот филм насловен „Одисеја“, во режија на Кристофер Нолан, е модерна кинематографски адаптација на античкиот грчки еп од Хомер. Приказната го следи легендарниот херој Одисеј, игран од Мет Дејмон, додека се бори да се врати дома по Тројанската војна. Неговото патување е исполнето со опасности, вклучувајќи средби со митски суштества, моќни богови и предавнички мориња. Во меѓувреме, неговата сопруга Пенелопа и синот...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondthebellkochani.com/mk/post/%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8-%D0%BE%D0%B4-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BF-%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%BB%D1%82%D1%83%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B0-%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8-%D0%B8-%D0%BA%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8-%D1%88%D1%82%D0%BE-%D0%BC%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B0-%D0%B4%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%B5-%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%82-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%87%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B0%D1%82</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d27636659724477916cbb3</guid><category><![CDATA[Pop-Culture News]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:48:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b14f_feee934403124a9cad3485c049b58bc7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>schomigl</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>