Two teachers of Rezekne municipality receive Nikodema Ranana Prize

On 23 September, a fourth year was presented to the great Latgale teachers of Monsignor Nicodema Ranana. The award ceremony, which could also be called Latgale teacher day, took place in the Preiles Cultural House. The event started with the performance of an opera singer Ilona Bageles, after which the poet Anna Rancāne handed the artist a Latvian cultural association award due to the anniversary of life. Ilona Bagele is an associate professor of Daugavpils University, as well as the vocal consultant of Daugavpils Theatre.
In addressing the present, Livija Plavinska, Chairman of the Board of Cultural Society of Latgale, expressed satisfaction that the invaluable performance of Monsignor Nicodema Ranana in Latgale is appreciated by thanking the most educated teachers: “the prize is given for a quarter of a year, and i am delighted that there are already 88 teachers in this period.” The aim of the competition – to raise the prestige of the teacher's profession, to pay the attention of the general public to the Latgalic values. ”
The nikodema Ranana Prize competition was nominated for 15 nominations, whose achievements were evaluated in five nominations. In the first nomination - the promotion and implementation of Latgalian language, cultural history, municipality training in a study or study environment, the prize was received by the teacher of Baltinava High School, Rudīte Laganovska. “We're seen, because we've got a Rudite, she's organizing pilgrims to Aglona, she's insignificant but solid,” says Baltinava pupils and teachers. On the other hand, the special award was awarded to the National Gymnasium teacher Irene Shun.
Vineta Pavlova, a teacher of the Secondary School of Ezernieki, was awarded the award for innovative methodological applications in the learning process.
In the nomination for a successful teacher Debbie – the initiative, the ability to excite, interest, motivate pupils, the prize was received by the young sports pedagogue from Dagda High School of Dagda - Harold Kavinsky.
For the first time, a prize was given for the development of the Latvian and Latgalian cultural environment in pre-school educational institutions, and was received by the music pedagogy Maria Andina of the Rēzekne municipality OF Ilzeskalna.
A video greeting from Brussels was addressed by Inese Vaidere, Member of the European Parliament, who gave his special award: “I am very pleased that Latgale has its own language that is being copied. The Latgalian language is unique with many sounds that are not in other languages, so i am very pleased that it is alive, because many European languages die, the Latgalians are certainly much happier than the elzasites in Strasbourg, because they speak only about a thousand people in their language and are threatened with disappearance.” Inese Vaidere's special prize - a trip to Brussels - was received by Tilja High School teacher scene and Dagda High School teacher Harold Kavinsky.
Financial event was provided by the Rēzekne Technology Academy, Preilu, Ludza, Vilaka, Prize, Livana, Rēzekne Municipality and the Latgalian cultural association.
The final event was invited to participate in previous competitions, as well as any interested party. As usual, Latgale schools, libraries, museums were given the latest editions in Latgalian language.
Diana Selecka Text
Mara Justa photo