The contest “My School – My Pride” is taking place in the municipality of Chisinau between October 1 and 11. All the preuniversity education institutions in Chisinau are participating in the contest. According to the Chisinau City Hall’s Public Relations Division, the contest is aimed at developing the national traditions of maintaining the capital in an exemplary condition, at stimulating the enthusiasm of the school managers and teaching staff and at preparing Chisinau for the City Day holiday. The contest will be held in two stages: district and municipal. The first stage will last by October 4. The winners will be selected according to the following criteria: the best-equipped and cleanest education institution, the best-equipped school territory, the best-equipped sports ground, the best-equipped nursery yard, the best-equipped children’s playing ground. On the initiative of deputy mayor Lucia Culev, the children that will make the most original rubbish bins from candy boxes, cases and other ornamental auxiliary material, which will replace the traditional bins where need be, will be awarded as part of the contest. The winners will be announced on October 14, on the City Day.