Třída Kapitána Jaroše grammar school, Secondary education institution in central Brno, Czech Republic.
The třída Kapitána Jaroše is a secondary school in central Brno with a specialization in mathematics. The building displays Renaissance Revival style with symmetrical facades, large windows, and classical architectural elements.
Founded in 1867 as a lower Czech gymnasium with over 150 pupils, it was raised to a full higher gymnasium in 1868. The neo-Renaissance building on třída Kapitána Jaroše was begun on 11 April 1883 and opened on 18 September 1884. A functionalist third floor was added in 1936–1937.
Locals call the school "Jaroška". Since 2013 it has hosted the annual Whocon Brno festival in its rooms, with lectures, discussions, games and competitions devoted to the Doctor Who series.
The school is located in downtown Brno and is accessible by public transportation. Keep in mind that this is an active educational institution, so visits should be arranged in advance.
Between 1992 and 2002, 30 of the 66 Czech representatives at the International Mathematical Olympiad were students of this school. Since 2013 it has also hosted the annual Whocon Brno festival, devoted to the Doctor Who series.
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