Danila Kumar International School
Latest Goings On At The School
2M Cultural Day – Communication 🗓
On Wednesday 27 May, 2M will take part in explorations dedicated to how people communicate nowadays and how they communicated in the past. The students…
World Bee Day
On Wednesday 20 May, Isabella Eva Foti organised a special event for grades 3, 4 and 5 as part of a special day to celebrate…
Kindergarten Visit to The House of Experiments 🗓
On Friday 5 June, our Kindergarten group will visit the House of Experiments. We will meet in school at 08:00 and pack the school breakfast…
Kindergarten Science Day – Ljubljana Zoo 🗓
On Tuesday 26May, the kindergarten students will go to Ljubljana Zoo. Breakfast will be served at 08:15. We will leave the school at 08:50 and…
Active Days – Woop Sports Day 🗓
As part of our Active Days programme, the students who hand in their completed charts by Friday 29 May, will take part in a Sports…
1M & 2M Swimming Course 🗓
We are pleased to inform you that our 1M and 2M students will participate in a Swimming Course at the Faculty of Sports. Dates: 8–12…
PTA Meeting 🗓
Dear Parents, The next PTA meeting will take place from 08:30 to 09:55 on Wednesday 20 May, in room 341.
International Mathematical Kangaroo Competition 2026 Success
We are delighted to celebrate the excellent achievements of our students in the International Mathematical Kangaroo Competition 2026. Many of our students performed exceptionally well…
6M Puppet Shows – Invitation 🗓
The PYP students and teachers are warmly invited to puppetry performances by 6M. Date: Tuesday 2 June Time: 12:00 – 3 performances 12:50 – 2 performances Location: Classroom 373 Experience puppetry in the style of sock puppets made by our students, showcasing creativity, imagination, and spoken expression. Please be on time…
7M Storytelling – Invitation 🗓
Dear parents, You are warmly invited to a storytelling session presented by 7M. Date: Wednesday 27 May Time: 12:05 – 3 performances 12:55 – 3 performances 14:00 – 2 performances Location: Classroom 373 Join us for an engaging storytelling experience…
MYP Selected Students – Escape Room 🗓
The MYP students who have successfully completed this year’s English reading badge and the students from 6M and 7M who have exhibited most of the…
2M Meeting with Doctors
On Thursday 14 May, 2M had the chance to meet with some doctors and learn what to do in case somebody becomes unconscious. The students…
Kindergarten Sports Day – Cycling
On Wednesday 13 May, our kindergarten children enjoyed a fun and active cycling sports day. The highlight of the day was a challenging obstacle course…
Gauss Mathematics Competition 🗓
Mathematics competition Thursday 14 May, starting at 13:00 and ending at 14:00.
MYP Sports Day – Path of Remembrance & Comradeship
On Friday 9 May, the whole MYP department participated in a walk on the Path of Remembrance and Comradeship. We started our journey at school…
Kindergarten Sports Day – The Path of Remembrance and Comradeship
On Thursday 7 May, the kindergarten students honoured those who suffered and resisted fascism during World War II by walking on the Path of Remembrance…
PYP (2 – 4) Sports Day – The Path of Remembrance and Comradeship
PYP 2 – 4 Sports Day – The Path of Remembrance and Comradeship On Thursday 7 May, PYP 2 – 4 had a Sports Day…
PYP Clothing Donation
Dear PYP students, I (Nika Logar) will host the first PYP clothes donation in school. The point of this donation is that many old clothes…
World Bee Day Event 🗓
I (Isabella Eva Foti) am organising a special event for grades 3, 4 and 5 on Wednesday 20 May. 20 May is a special day…
DKIS Professional Development Days – Snovik
On 17 and 18 April, the DKIS staff gathered in Snovik for two inspiring and productive professional development days focused on reflection, collaboration, and continuous…
International Day 🗓
International Day will take place on Saturday 30 May.
4M Cycling Assessments (Assigned Students) 🗓
The final cycling assessments for 4M (assigned students) will take place on the following Wednesdays – 3 June and 10 June, from 12:45 to 14:35.…
4M Cycling Assessments (Assigned Students) 🗓
The final cycling assessments for 4M (assigned students) will take place on the following Wednesdays – 3 June and 10 June, from 12:45 to 14:35.…
4M Cycling Course 25/26 – Assigned Students
We will continue our cycling course as follows: During our regular Wednesday lessons, the students will practice on the obstacle course with Mr Dominik. At…
5M Field Trip – CŠOD KAVKA 🗓
The 5M students will go on a 5-day field trip to Kobarid from Monday 25 to Friday 29 May 2025. On Monday we will meet…
7M Science Day – Independent Experimental Design 🗓
The MYP 2 students will have a science day on Independent Experimental Design on Tuesday 12 May. The science Day will start at 08:20 in…
5M Cultural Day – Public Speaking Workshop
On Wednesday 6 May, 5M were treated to an invitation from the prominent expert in public speaking, Andreja Jernejčič. Shortly after arrival at her beautiful…
MYP German Excursion (Selected Students) – Ketenwelt Frög & Velden am Wörthersee 🗓
On Friday 8 May, the selected MYP students will take part in a German excursion to Austria. The trip will include a visit to Ketenwelt Frög, an archaeological park…
MYP 3 Cultural day – Venice Consent Form Due 🗓
On Monday, 11th of May 2026, MYP 3 students will participate in a collapsed day trip to Venice, Italy. The trip will run from 6:30 to 18:30. Students will…
MYP 3 Cultural day – Venice 🗓
On Monday, 11th of May 2026, MYP 3 students will participate in a collapsed day trip to Venice, Italy. The trip will run from 6:30 to 18:30. Students will…
Ivan Cankar Quiz
The Librarians would like to invite you, throughout the month of May, to come to the library to see what you know about Ivan Cankar.…
PTA Meeting 🗓
Dear Parents, The next PTA meeting will take place from 08:30 to 09:55 on Wednesday 6 May, in room 341.
Kindergarten Sports Day – Cycling 🗓
On Wednesday 13 May, our kindergarten children will have a cycling day. They should bring a bicycle, balance bike or scooter, with helmets obligatory for…
International Beach Volleyball Tournament – Austria
On Monday 4 May, we headed to Velden, Austria, with two MYP boys’ teams and two girls’ teams to compete in a friendly international beach…
4M Sports Day – Cycling
On Friday 24 April, 4M enjoyed a successful and engaging Cycling Sports Day. The day was spent outdoors, where the students had the opportunity to…
1M Cultural Day – Pionirski dom
The 1m students got the chance to viist Pionirski dom on Friday 24 April, for a vibrant celebration of youth creativity and learning. Among the…
1M Cultural Day – Text Formats
On Wednesday 22 April, our 1M students celebrated a vibrant Cultural Day filled with creativity, storytelling, and collaboration. Throughout the day, we explored a variety…
5M Public Speaking Workshop 🗓
On Wednesday 6 May, the 5M students will have the opportunity to meet Ms Andreja Jernejčič, whose expertise is teaching how to give public speeches.…
5M Sports Day – Horse Riding 🗓
As part of the PYP Exhibition and her action component, Zala is organizing a sports day focused on horse riding. During the homeroom lesson, she…
1M Sports Day – Hiking 🗓
We would like to inform you that on Friday 8 May, 1M will have a hiking sports day. The students should arrive at school at…
MYP Service as Action – April
In April, some students from 6M and 7M once again visited the retirement home in the school’s vicinity, as well as the kindergarten and presented…
World Book and Copyright Day
World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated every year on 23 April, the date of the deaths of notable literary figures such as Cervantes and…
Kindergarten Cultural Day – Puppet Theatre
On Thursday 23 April our kindergarten students visited the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre to watch the delightful show Little Owl Oka. They absolutely loved the performance…
Spanish Erasmus+ Exchange
During the week from 13 – 18 April, the second part of the Erasmus+ exchange with the Spanish school CEIP Bonavista from Ontinyent took place…
PYP (1 – 5) Science Day – Playful Architecture
On Tuesday 21 April the PYP 1 – 5 students joined in a special Science Day dedicated to architecture and design. The comprehensive workshops guided…
Kindergarten Sports Day – Path of Remembrance and Comradeship 🗓
On Thursday 7 May, our kindergarten group will join other Ljubljana kindergartens for a fun walk around the city’s historic Path of Remembrance and Comradeship.…
Kindergarten Celebrates Earth Day
Kindergarten students celebrated Earth Day by sewing various seeds. The children enjoyed the activity and are excited to watch the plants grow.
4M Cultural Day – Religious Sites
On Tuesday 14 April, the 4M students went on a tour of religious sites in the centre of Ljubljana. First, we visited a mosque, where…
2M Sports Day – Healthy Living
On Wednesday 15 April, the 2M students enjoyed an active Sports Day focused on the components of health. Through rotating stations – strength, endurance, flexibility,…
Kindergarten UoI Presentation
Our kindergarten children shone brightly this week with two wonderful presentations of their latest Unit of Inquiry. They shared one with their first grade friends…
PYP (2 – 4) Sports Day – Path of Remembrance and Comradeship 🗓
On Thursday 7 May, the PYP classes 2M – 4M will have a sports day walking a section of the Path of Remembrance and Comradeship.…
MYP Sports Day – Path of Remembrance and Comradeship 🗓
On Friday 8 May, the whole MYP department have a sports day walking a section of the Path of Remembrance and Comradeship. The students should…
MYP 3 Dublin Trip – Days 3 & 4
The last two days in Dublin were eventful, with the city and its surroundings treating us very well with the weather. Despite a gloomy forecast,…
MYP 3 Dublin Trip – Days 1 & 2
Day one’s turbulence came before lift-off as the connecting flight was missed by an agonising 10 minutes. However, turbulence turned to opportunity with time to…
PYP (1–5) Collapsed Day – Earth Day at Ljubljana Zoo 🗓
On Tuesday 21 April, the PYP (1–5) students visit Ljubljana Zoo as part of activities for Earth Day. There they will learn about the importance…
Ljubljana Schools Spring Cross Country – Tivoli
On the sun soaked morning of Thursday 9 April, the selected DKIS students competing in the Ljubljana Schools spring cross country running event in Tivoli park,…
2M Sports Day – Health 🗓
On Wednesday 15 April, the 2M students will have a sports day. They should come to school at the usual time with the day finishing…
1M Cultural Day – Art Exhibition 🗓
The 1M students will visit the youth cultural centre – Pionirski dom, on Friday 24 April. During the visit, they will observe an exhibition of student…
MYP Cultural Day – Ballet 🗓
On Friday 24 April, all the MYP students will attend a ballet performance of Alice in Wonderland at the SNG Opera and Ballet Ljubljana. The…
PYP (1-5) Science Day – Playful architecture 🗓
On Monday 20 April, the Playful Architecture science day for Grades 1–5 will focus on hands-on learning regarding space, architecture, and design. Over five school…
1M Cultural Day – Exploring Text Formats 🗓
On Wednesday 22 April, the 1M students will participate in an in-school Cultural Day as part of their Unit of Inquiry. They will explore different…
4M Cultural Day – Religious Sights 🗓
On Tuesday 14 April, 2026, the students of 4M will go on a tour of religious sites in the centre of Ljubljana. We will visit…
Kindergarten Cultural Day 🗓
On Thursday 23 April, the kindergarten students are going to see Sovica Oka (Oka the Little Owl) at the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre. Breakfast will be…
Kindergarten UOI Presentation 🗓
On Thursday 16 April, the kindergarten students are going to present their third UOI to their parents. The presentation will take place in the kindergarten…
Easter Bazaar Brings Joy to Our School Community
Yesterday, our school was filled with joy, laughter, and a wonderful sense of community as we celebrated our Easter Bazaar, beautifully organised by our dedicated…
4M Sports Day – Cycling 🗓
On Friday 24 April, the 4M pupils will participate in a sports day focused on cycling skills. The students should come to school as usual, in…
Egg Hunt Fun in Kindergarten
Tuesday 31 March’s surprise visit from “the Easter bunny” had our kids buzzing. They hunted eggs on the green playground, finding plastic eggs stuffed with…
Celebrating Books 🗓
Following on from celebrating Slovenian National Reading Day, which was on 5 March, April feels like a true book month with so many days dedicated…
Celebrating Books 🗓
Following on from celebrating Slovenian National Reading Day, which was on 5 March, April feels like a true book month with so many days dedicated…
Celebrating Books 🗓
Following on from celebrating Slovenian National Reading Day, which was on 5 March, April feels like a true book month with so many days dedicated…
International MYP Beach Volleyball Tournament – Austria 🗓
We are excited to announce that on Monday 4 May 2026, there will be a Beach Volleyball Tournament in Carinthia, Austria. The tournament will run…
Ecology Quiz
The Librarians would like to invite you, throughout the month of April, to come to the library to think about ecology. You will be able…
Cross-Country Running Competition – Tivoli (Selected Students Only) 🗓
We are pleased to announce that selected students have been invited to participate in the upcoming school cross-country running event, which will take place in Tivoli on Thursday…
MYP Service as Action – March
In March, some students from 6M and 7M once again visited the retirement home in the school’s vicinity, as well as the kindergarten and presented…
Easter Bazaar 🗓
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of spring joy and community spirit. We have some fantastic activities planned, including “Easter Passport”! This year, we’re excited…
PTA Meeting 🗓
Dear Parents, The next PTA meeting will take place from 08:30 to 09:55 on Wednesday 1 April, in room 341.
Medical Checkups 🗓
The 2M, 4M, 6M, 8I and 8M students will have a medical checkup according to the following schedule: The teachers will meet the first group at ZD…
Medical Checkups 🗓
The 2M, 4M, 6M, 8I and 8M students will have a medical checkup according to the following schedule: The teachers will meet the first group at ZD…
Medical Checkups 🗓
The 2M, 4M, 6M, 8I and 8M students will have a medical checkup according to the following schedule: The teachers will meet the first group at ZD…
Medical Checkups 🗓
The 2M, 4M, 6M, 8I and 8M students will have a medical checkup according to the following schedule: The teachers will meet the first group at ZD…
Medical Checkups 🗓
The 2M, 4M, 6M, 8I and 8M students will have a medical checkup according to the following schedule: The teachers will meet the first group at ZD…
PTA Meeting 🗓
Dear Parents, The next PTA meeting will take place from 08:30 to 09:55 on Wednesday 25 March, in room 341.
World Scholar’s Cup
Over the past weekend 21 – 22 March, the students who attend debate club again took part in the regional round of the World Scholar’s…
Dominant Owls Win Gold at FLL Finals
The new school year brought new challenges, new opportunities, and new adventures –and our school team, the Dominant Owls, rose to every one of them…
Kindergarten Science Day – Natural History Museum
On Friday 20 March, the kindergarten students went to the Slovenian Museum of Natural History, where they saw a mammoth skeleton and even got to…
MYP 3 Author Visit – Žiga X Gombač
Acclaimed children’s and young adult author Žiga X Gombač visited the 8M and 8I students on Thursday 19 March during their English lesson for a…
International Mother Language Day
As International Mother Language Day was during our winter break on 21 February, we commemorated it during the March library lessons. The students practiced developing…
7M Cultural Day – The Cinema
On Tuesday 17 March, 7M had a cultural day at the cinema. In the morning they first inquired in to different topics connected to the…
CEESA 2026 “The Heart and Art of Teaching” – Sofia, Bulgaria
From 13 to 14 March, seven of the staff from DKIS travelled to Sofia, Bulgaria – 2026’s venue for the annually held CEESA (Central and…
MYP 3 Sports Day – Mindfulness
Skiing – Krvavec On Thursday 12 March, our school held a special Sports Day, and a group of students chose to spend it skiing at…
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