On March 18, as part of the nationwide project “Side by Side: United Communities,” an online inter-school meeting was held between student government leaders from Kostiantynivka Secondary School No. 13 (Grades 1–12) of the Kostiantynivka City Council in Donetsk Oblast and Gymnasium No. 15 of the Oleksandriya City Council in Kirovohrad Oblast.
The event served as a true platform for communication, making new connections, and exchanging experiences. Participants had the opportunity not only to present their schools but also to provide detailed accounts of the activities of their student self-government bodies, their structure, main areas of work, and achievements.
During the meeting, the leaders shared successful case studies of student initiatives: volunteer campaigns, charity fundraisers, patriotic events, creative contests, educational projects, and school events that bring student communities together. They also focused on issues of communication between students and school administrators, the role of student self-government in making important decisions, and shaping the school environment.
They also discussed prospects for further cooperation: holding joint online events, participating in nationwide initiatives, and implementing partnership projects.
The online meeting served as yet another confirmation that today’s youth are active, creative, and deeply invested in the life of their school and community. It is precisely such initiatives that help shape responsible leaders capable of working as a team, taking on responsibility, and driving positive change.
Based on materials from the Kostiantynivka City Military Administration