Qemal Stafa High School
"Qemal Stafa" Gymnasium is a pre-university education school, which is located east of the city of Tirana, in the administrative unit No. 10, on Durrës Street, near the "Karl Topia" square. This school is named in honor of its former student Qemal Stafa after he died a martyr in the National Liberation War on May 5, 1942. "Qemal Stafa" Gymnasium was ranked in First Place as the best gymnasium in Tirana on the map of performance for the School Year 2020-2021.
In the years 1947-1948 the school was named "Qemal Stafa" in honor of its former student, praised for his intelligence and talent. For his contribution and values, Qemal Stafa, became the first hero of the country, for our honor and that of the school.
The beginnings of high school
The steps of the development of secondary education in the capital, and throughout the country, began with the opening of the first state gymnasium, in 1925, when the then Prime Minister Ahmet Zogu by decree, ordered the opening of the high school in Tirana. This decision, among other things, would mark the birth of a tradition; a tradition that would reflect the values of an education-loving and patriotic people.
The school, initially opened with a principal, four professors, two teachers and twenty-five students, would rank over the years as the elite school of national education, playing an important role in its progress.
The teachers and students of this gymnasium have made an invaluable contribution as part of Albanian science and culture. They have been prominent people who have made a name for themselves in various fields, thus writing in golden letters the success story of this gymnasium.
In the years 1947-1948 the school was named "Qemal Stafa" in honor of its former student, praised for his intelligence and talent. For his contribution and values, Qemal Stafa, became the first hero of the country, for our honor and that of the school.
| Motto | Gymnasium of Great People-The Tradition Continues! |
|---|---|
| Type | Middle School |
| Established | 1925 |
| President | Egnald Çela |
| Vice-president | Emanuela Kapaj |
| Principal | Klotilda Jaupi |
Academic staff | 63 |
| Undergraduates | 1201 |
| Campus | Tiranë, Shqipëri |
| Website | gjimnaziqemalstafa.rf.gd |
Historic[]
Part of the pedagogical staff of this school have been personalities of Albanian art, culture and science such as: People's teacher Mr. Anton Deda school director in 1940-1944, Lasgush Poradeci, Nonda Bulka, Abdurrahim Buza, Skënder Luarasi, Arshi Pipa, Vedat Kokona, Anton Mazreku, Minella Karajani, Mark Gurakuqi, Kostandin Trako, Naun Stralla, Lirak Dodbiba, Skender Anamali, Nexhat Hakiu, etc. Eighteen of them are "Teachers of the People" and twelve are "Merited Teachers".
The contributions of this school are already known given for the development of Albanian education through well-known figures of professors Aleksandër Xhuvani, Eqerem Çabej, Aleks Buda, Dhimitër Shuteriqi, Petraq Pepo, Gjergj Canco, Sali Ceka, Qazim Turdiu, Aqif Selfo, Ahmet Gashi , Avni Zajmi, Qamil Bala, Vangjel Gjikondi, Mihal Sherko, Karl Gurakuqi, Hysni Babameto, Safet Butka, Gavril Meksi, Aleko Tashko, Mihal Zallari, Stefan Prifti, Kadri Baboçi, Siri Shapllo, Gaqo Marko, Rudolf Papristi, Sad Cuci, Ibrahim Babamusta, etc.
High school personalities[]
Well-known personalities of political and social life, such as former President of the Republic Alfred Moisiu, who managed to lead to the top of the pyramid of the Albanian state, were part of this gymnasium. An extraordinary contribution was made by this school, with its personalities, whether students or teachers, in the War. Today this gymnasium is proud of its 75 martyrs, 13 of whom are "People's Heroes" such as: Qemal Stafa, Vasil Shanto, Ali Demi, Themo Vasi, Margarita Tutulani, Shyqyri Ishmi, Shejnaza Juka, Skënder Caci, Asim Zeneli, Manush Alimani , Nazmi Rushiti, Myslim Keta and Alqi Kondi. In the years 1947-1948 the school was named "Qemal Stafa" in honor of its former student, praised for his intelligence and talent. For his contribution and values, Qemal Stafa, became the first hero of the country, for our honor and that of the school.
Personalities in science: Shefqet Ndroqi, Petrit Radovicka, Alfred Uci, Barjam Peza, Osman Kraja, Adelina Mazreku, Besim Paja, Neritan Ceka, Viktor Kasimati, Egon Gjadri, Spiro Qirko, Taxhedin Baholli, Bashkim Baholli, Maksim Cikmi, Kristur Z Frashëri.
Personalities in literature: Jakov Xoxa, Zihni Jako, Mustafa Grablleshi, Dalan Shapllo, Mihal Hanxhari, Dionis Bubani, Petro Zheji, Myzafer Xhaxhiu, Teodor Keko, Gjergj Zheji, Fatos Kongoli, Mira Meksi, Edmond Tupja, Artër.
People's Artists: Naim Frashëri, Sander Prosi, Pirro Mani, Kujtim Spahivogli, Panajot Kanaci, Vace Zela, Violeta Manushi, Prokop Mima, Robert Ndrenika, Janaq Paço, Agim Prodani.
Merited Artists: Enver Birko, Ndriçim Xhepa, Mario Ashiku, Hysen Hakani
Young Artists: Olsi Bylyku
Popular and Merited Painters: Andrea Kushi, Abdurahim Buza, Sali Shijaku, Xenophon Dilo, Janaq Paço, Zef Bumçi, Shaban Haderi, Fatmir Haxhiu, Kujtim Buza, Nexhmedin Zajmi, Maks Velo.
Personalities in sports: Skënder Begeja, Besim Fagu, Zihni Gjinali, Dilaver Toptani, Rexhep Spahiu, Enver Maci, Feti Borova, Masar Aga, Miço Papadhopulli, Ramiz Pregja, Agim Fagu, Petrit Dibra, Edra Alibega, Klodeta Gjini, Sulejman Demolla Tare.
Grounds[]
Today the school is reconstructed.
The school offers 34 Classes (10,12,12), 2 IT Laboratories, 1 Chemistry Laboratory, 1 Physical Laboratory, Library, Activities Room, 2 Teachers' Rooms and the Student Government Facility.
The Foreign Language, Biology Cabinet as well as the school museum are in the process of being revived.
Offers sports fields and gym
School Community Center and friendly to all
Our focus at the SACC is the field: Ensuring quality education for every student.
Staff[]
Director: Klotilda Jaupi
Deputy Director: Benereta Buxhuku, Rovena Caushi
Literature - Art History: Rovena Caushi, Albana Haxhiu, Argita Fuga, Gentiana Fida, Mirela Celami, Elfrida Seiti, Erdisa Osmani, Manjola Zyka, Florinda Jorgji, Juliana Jaçaj
Mathematics: Benereta Buxhuku, Arta Shehu, Artan Sako, Drita Marku, Enkeleda Dumani, Luara Bono, Margarita Facaj, Arjola Goga
Biology - Chemistry: Klotilda Jaupi, Refide Xhafkollari, Mimoza Taga, Neviana Kosova, Orkida Çeçi, Xheni Duzha, Junida Mato
Physics - ICT - Technology: Elisabeta Drita, Luljeta Gjergo, Liliana Halluni, Eleni Sulo, Emirjana Hykaj, Bedrije Manjani, Klejdi Cenollari
Foreign Languages: Eleni Tafilaj, Etleva Shpani, Valentina Lamaj, Donika Curraj, Jonida Kotorri, Neda Leçini, Greta Basholli, Fatbardha Abazi
History - Geography: Bashkim Boseta, Dafina Neshi, Doriana Çomeni, Tatjana Shehu, Hasan Stafa, Majlinda Como, Xhemal Avdyli
Social Sciences: Ylli Pitarka, Amalinda Kori, Dafina Meshi, Rozvana Arbana, Sabie Parruca, Matilda Meta
Physical Education: Albana Bardhi, Llazar Gusho, Marjeta Zavalani, Pandeli Sara, Zhulieta Roci, Rozeta Shllaku, Majera Maraja, Panajot Dilo, Hans Lala, Jonuz Tufa
Activities[]
Qemal Stafa Gymnasium is a participant and implementer of a series of successful projects, managed in most cases by the students themselves, managing to create a prominent individuality, which appears in many activities
- For a Tirana integrated in biodiversity, in cooperation with the German Embassy and the Municipality of Tirana (First Place)Copyright Law (first place)
- New programmers (first place)
- EU integration, in cooperation with the Ministry of Integration (first place)
- Best Poetry (first place)
- High School Theater Festival "Best Performance"
- For a clean Tirana
- Ethics and business
- Say no to violence
- Citizens against corruption in cooperation with the US Embassy
- Community policing with the social center for the rights and integration of individuals and groups in need.
- Road traffic.
- The fight against drugs and alcohol, in cooperation with the state police.
- We commemorate together the martyred students and teachers of the gymnasium. (under the care of Mrs. Mirela Kumbaro, Minister of Culture)
- Activities for cleaning and preserving the environment in the city of Tirana.
- Activities with children of SOS village, help for these children.
- Humanitarian aid with sick children in the pediatric hospital in Tirana
- Project within the initiative "To eat healthy - Food Fair - Albanian tradition".
- Activity in collaboration with Ecovolis "To give our help for the cleaning of the natural beauties of Tirana"
- Activities with high school students in the field of Multimedia, with the presentation of the film "My version" (initiative of high school graduates)
- Project "American History in the Eyes of Teenagers"
- Project "iCLUB- Programming for all" (first place in Tirana)
A theater, ballet, song, film, drawing, photography, etc. club has been set up at the school.
Decorations[]
The gymnasium holds the following decorations and honorary titles:[]
- Class II Work Order
- Class III Work Order
- First Class Freedom Order
- "Qemal Stafa" Gymnasium Cups
Qemal Stafa Gymnasium Trophies - Order for outstanding services of the state and society of Class II.
- Order of the Flag
- Title: Hero of Labor
- management
- Collaboration within the school
- Work with the community
- Collaboration with the school board
- Management
- Mid-term school planCoordinates: 41°19′57″N 19°48′23″E / 41.3326°N 19.8065°E
References[]
- Secondary schools in Albania
- Educational institutions established in 1925
- Education in Tirana
- Buildings and structures in Tirana
- 1925 establishments in Albania