Danila Kumar International School
Latest Goings On At The School
Kindergarten Sports Day – Sava River Hike
On Wednesday 7 October, the kindergarten children went on a hike along the Sava River. Along the way, they saw many interesting animals, including horses,…
Thank You!
Dear DKIS Parents & Students,
On behalf of the entire DKIS team, I would like to thank you for the wonderful surprise you prepared for us.
It was such a thoughtful gesture and a lovely reminder that the work, energy and heart our staff put into our school community are seen and appreciated.
Thank you for making us feel special. It truly means a lot to all of us. ❤️
Best wishes,
4M Science Day – The Natural World 🗓
On Friday 23 October, the 4M students will have a science day about the natural world. The activities will start at 08:20 and will finish…
Visiting Author – Noah Charney 🗓
Our school will be hosting American art historian and novelist Noah Charney, who is based in Slovenia. He is the author of the crime novel…
MYP 2 Science Day – Robotics 🗓
On Wednesday 14 October 2026, 7M will visit Technopark Celje for a STEAM-focused Science Day. The students will explore robotics, programming, technology, engineering, online safety,…
5M Science Day – The Solar System 🗓
On Thursday 15 October, 5M will have a science day about the solar system. During the day, the students will explore our solar system through…
PTA Meeting 🗓
Dear Parents, The next PTA meeting will take place from 08:30 to 09:55 on Wednesday 7 october, in the reading room.
PTA Meeting 🗓
Dear Parents, The next PTA meeting will take place from 08:30 to 09:55 on Wednesday 30 September, in the reading room.
PYP Cultural Day – Internationalism
Our internationalism collapsed day was a fantastic success filled with creativity, movement, and global discovery. The students explored diverse traditions through rhythmic body percussion, country…
2M Cultural Day – Learning Through Play and Collaboration 🗓
On Wednesday 30 September, the 2M students will have a Cultural Day. The activities will start at 08:20, and will finish at 12:00. Throughout the…
Kindergarten Sports Day – Sava River Hike 🗓
On Wednesday 7 October, the kindergarten children will take part in a hiking sports day. We will enjoy a walk along the Sava River. We…
3M Cultural Day – My Way of Solving a Conflict 🗓
On Monday 28 September, PYP 3 will have a special Cultural Day – “My Way of Solving a Conflict”! During the day, the students will…
MYP Sports Day – Hiking
On Monday 21 September, the MYP had a hiking sports day at Sv. Jakob nad Preddvorom. Where they enjoyws the beautiful weather and the lovely…
Library under the Treetops
To commemorate the Slovenian National month of reading together (8 September – 12 October) and to encourage the students to read, the PYP and MYP…
MYP Cultural Day – Cultural Heritage 🗓
On Tuesday 6 October, in connection with Slovenian Cultural Heritage Week, the MYP students will take part in a five-lesson Cultural Collapsed Day exploring Slovenian…
PYP 2 & 3 Cultural Days – Service as Action
The 6M and 7M students spent a day each learning about their Service as Action projects. 6M will be visiting the Retirement home in Bežigrad…
Football Night
Dear DKIS Community, Thursday nights are football nights for the DKIS community! if you would like to join in the fun, and maybe a light…
PYP Cultural Day – Internationalism 🗓
On Friday 25 September, we are organizing a special Internationalism Collapsed Day for KG – PYP 5 The students will explore global citizenship, culture, and…
A Musical Journey into Space – A Special Morning at Cankarjev dom 🗓
We are excited to announce a special musical experience coming soon! On Tuesday, 22 September at 09:30, we will visit Cankarjev dom to see the…
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MYP Cultural Day – Exploring Celje + Scavenger Hunt On 25 September, all MYP students will take part in a Language Acquisition Day in Celje,…
Slovenian Language Course for Parents 🗓
Dear Parents, I am pleased to inform you that our school will be offering a Slovenian Language Course for parents. This initiative is part of…
Reading Under the Treetops
Reading under the Treetops has become one of our school’s cherished traditions and a special project for our first graders. There is something magical about…
30th Ljubljana Marathon 🗓
Dear Students,
You still have the opportunity to apply for the 30th Ljubljana Marathon. This is a great way to sustain your running and athletic skills at an appropriate level and provides a good chance for you to test yourself against others in your age group. Furthermore, it is a way to celebrate sport and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
We warmly welcome you to join us on Saturday 17 October, 2026. Please download the application form here for more details.
Please be aware, the application due date is Wednesday 30 September!
Regards,
PE/PHE teachers
30th Ljubljana Marathon 🗓
Dear Students,
You still have the opportunity to apply for the 30th Ljubljana Marathon. This is a great way to sustain your running and athletic skills at an appropriate level and provides a good chance for you to test yourself against others in your age group. Furthermore, it is a way to celebrate sport and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
We warmly welcome you to join us on Saturday 17 October, 2026. Please download the application form here for more details.
Please be aware, the application due date is Wednesday 30 September!
Regards,
PE/PHE teachers
6M Sports Day – Sports Festival, Tivoli
On Thursday 3 September, 6M were treated to a variety fo sports at the Sports Festival in Tivoli. They engaged in activities like judo, dance,…
5M Sports Day – Sports Festival, Tivoli
On Wednesday 2 September, 5M enjoyed an exciting and active day at the Sports Festival in Tivoli, Ljubljana, organised by the City of Ljubljana. We…
Slavko Pregl Quiz
The Librarians would like to invite you, throughout the month of September, to come to the library to see what you know about Slavko Pregl.…
6M Sports Day – Sports Festival, Tivoli 🗓
On Thursday 3 September 2026, 6M will be attending the Sports Festival at Tivoli Park. The students should arrive at school at 08:20 and will have their first one…
5M Sports Day – Sports Festival, Tivoli 🗓
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, 5M will be attending the Sports Festival at Tivoli Park. The students should arrive at school at 08:20 and will have their first two…
Service as Action Collapsed Days 🗓
The 6M students will have a collapsed day on Monday 14 September. During the day they will learn all there is to know about their…
Service as Action Collapsed Days 🗓
The 6M students will have a collapsed day on Monday 14 September. During the day they will learn all there is to know about their…
End of School for MYP 3 🗓
Read MoreEnd of School for MYP 3 🗓Easter Monday 🗓
Read MoreEaster Monday 🗓Summer Holidays 🗓
Read MoreSummer Holidays 🗓Statehood Day 🗓
Read MoreStatehood Day 🗓End of School for K – MYP 2 🗓
Read MoreEnd of School for K – MYP 2 🗓Valeta 🗓
Read MoreValeta 🗓International Day 🗓
Read MoreInternational Day 🗓Labour Day 🗓
Read MoreLabour Day 🗓School Free Day 🗓
Read MoreSchool Free Day 🗓Spring Holidays 🗓
Read MoreSpring Holidays 🗓Day of Uprising Against the Occupation 🗓
Read MoreDay of Uprising Against the Occupation 🗓Winter Holidays 🗓
Read MoreWinter Holidays 🗓Prešeren Day 🗓
Read MorePrešeren Day 🗓New Year’s Day 🗓
Read MoreNew Year’s Day 🗓New Year Holidays 🗓
Read MoreNew Year Holidays 🗓Christmas Day 🗓
Read MoreChristmas Day 🗓Day of Remembrance for the Dead 🗓
Read MoreDay of Remembrance for the Dead 🗓Reformation Day 🗓
Read MoreReformation Day 🗓Autumn Holidays 🗓
Read MoreAutumn Holidays 🗓
2nd Portfolio Night 🗓
Your children will guide you through their portfolios.
Individual interviews 🗓
A chance to meet your children's teachers on a one to one basis.
Individual interviews 🗓
A chance to meet your children's teachers on a one to one basis.
Individual interviews 🗓
A chance to meet your children's teachers on a one to one basis.
1st Portfolio Night 🗓
Your children will guide you through their portfolios.
Individual interviews 🗓
A chance to meet your children's teachers on a one to one basis.
Curriculum Night 🗓
Dear DKIS community,
You are kindly invited to this year’s Curriculum Night on Thursday 14 November 2024. Our students have been working hard to prepare short presentations about the most important elements of our IB programme.
Individual interviews 🗓
A chance to meet your children's teachers on a one to one basis.
General Meetings 🗓
Dear DKIS community, We will have our first general meetings (except 1M) on Wednesday 9 September 2026. The meetings will take place in the homeroom…
First Day of School Year 2026/2027 🗓
Dear Parents and Students, We are pleased to invite you to the start of the new school year on Tuesday 1 September, at 09:45. The…
MYP Sports Day – Hiking 🗓
On Thursday 21 September, the whole MYP department will enjoy a Sports and Hiking Day at St Jakob nad Predvorom. The students should be at…
Summer Office Hours 🗓
During the summer holidays, the DKIS office hours will be:
Monday – Friday
6 – 17 July, 08:00 – 09:00
The Collection of Report Cards During Summer Holidays 🗓
In accordance with Article 14 of the Rules on the School Calendar for Primary Schools (UL RS, No. 50/12), we inform you that the report…
School Newspaper
Take a look at the latest edition.
Friendship Festival
The goal of our Friendship Festival is to strengthen relationships, celebrate our community, and enjoy time together.
Save Your Seesaw Journal – Keep Your Learning Memories
As we approach the end of the school year, we encourage students and families to download their Seesaw Journals if they would like to keep…
Festival of Diversity
On Friday 19 June, the MYP 1 and MYP 2 students rotated around five interactive stations. Activities included making smoothies using both tropical and local…
PYP Sports Day – Activities at Ilirija Athletics Track
On Friday 19 June, all the PYP students and kindergarten children participated in a sports day dedicated to athletics at the Ilirija athletics track in…
A Day in The MYP
On 15 June, the 5M students spent a day in the MYP getting to know some of their future teachers and experiencing new subjects such…
1M Science day – Plants
On Tuesday 16 June, our students enjoyed a fun and hands-on science lesson all about plants. We began by discussing the different parts of plants…
MYP 3 Sports Day – Bohinj
MYP 3 spent their final sports day in beautiful Bohinj, enjoying a day full of adventure, teamwork, and unforgettable memories. The students paddled canoes across…
School Concert
At the end of the school year, we marked the occasion with a wonderful annual concert featuring all of the school’s music groups. The students…
5M – PYP Exhibition
On Tuesday 9 June, the day had finally arrived when 5M were to present the culmination of 2 months work to their parents – The…
MYP Sports Day – Debeli rtič
On Monday June 8, the MYP students travelled to the coast for a fun-filled Sports Day at Debeli rtič. The students had the opportunity to…
MYP Reading Badge Recipients – Escape Room
The MYP students who successfully completed this year’s English reading badge and the two students from 6M and 7M who exhibited most of the learner…
1M Science Day – Water
On Friday 5 June, our 1M students had an exciting day exploring the science of water. We began by inquiring into the properties of water.…
Kindergarten Science Day – The House of Experiments
On Friday 5 June, our Kindergarten group visited the House of Experiments. The students eagerly engaged in many fun activities. The hands on activities were…
5M Cultural Day – Stop Motion Animation 🗓
During their next collapsed day, on Tuesday 16 June, the 5M students will work in teams to create a stop motion animation. Throughout the day,…
MYP (1 & 2) Science & Cultural Day – Ljubljansko Barje and Ig 🗓
On Thursday 18 June, the students from 6M and 7M will take part in an educational field trip to the Ljubljansko Barje and the prehistoric…
PYP 1 – PYP 5 – Friendship Festival 🗓
On Tuesday 23 June, the day will be dedicated to cooperation games, friendship, group challenges, and fun activities that strengthen relationships.
PYP (1 –5) Sports Day – General Activities 🗓
On Wednesday 17 June, we will have a sports day for PYP 1 – 5. The students will meet at 08:20 at school, where a…
Portfolio Night – Proud Students Present
On Thursday 4 June we held our annual Portfolio Night, where students presented their work and the learning progress to their parents. Classrooms were full of…
2M Science Day – Ecosystems 🗓
On Tuesday 16 June, 2M will have a science day dedicated to the exploration of different ecosystems. The students will investigate how water and land ecosystems are…
MYP Portfolio Night – Additional Time Slot 🗓
As we know that some of the parents are unable to attend MYP Portfolio Night on Thursday 4 June, the MYP department are offering an…
3M Cultural Day – Rights & Responsibilities 🗓
On Thursday 11 June, 3M will have a collapsed day on the topic of rights and responsibilities.We will be in school, so snack and lunch…
3M Science Day – The Brain & Senses 🗓
On Wednesday 10 June, 3M will have a collapsed day on the topic of the brain and senses as a conclusion to the unit. We…
School Concert 🗓
You are warmly invited to the annual concert of all school music groups, which will take place on Wednesday 10 June, at 17:00 in the…
A Day in the MYP for the 5M Students 🗓
We are happy to announce that we are organising a day in the MYP for the students of 5M on Monday 15 June, from 08:20 until 13:30. The day is designed to give the students a sneak…
Festival of Diversity 🗓
On 19 and 22 June, the school will organise the Festival of Diversity for the second year in a row. The students will have the…
Festival of Diversity 🗓
On 19 and 22 June, the school will organise the Festival of Diversity for the second year in a row. The students will have the…
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