Zakladna skola s materskou skolou Maximiliana Hella

The Primary & Secondary School of Maximilian Hell is situated in the heart of Stiavnicke vrchy , directly under the Sitno Hill ( 1 009 m ) which is mentioned in many legends. The school is named after the world famous astronomer and scientist Maximilian Hell who was born in this village, Stiavnicke Bane. The school is founded by the Municipal Council of Stiavnicke Bane. The school is the only primary & secondary school in the world where the subject Falconry is taught as a part of the regular curriculum. Part of the school ground is Natural park AVES. The exhibition of birds of prey is also enriched with a demonstration of falconry and practical work with birds of prey. You can find exotic birds - talking parrots, crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys. The most exclusive part of the AVES park is the first exterior vertical garden in Slovakia. we created number of gardens such as Provencal, Japanese, herb, cactus and rain garden. It demonstrates our effort in the field of rainwater harvest...