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We are delighted to share that our two exceptional students, Princesa J. and Klara Z. had the opportunity to present their inspiring Community Project today, at a small assembly at the British International School in Ljubljana. Their project focuses on promoting dog adoption and advocating for responsible pet ownership—topics they are both deeply passionate about. Through thoughtful research and a heartfelt presentation, they shed light on the importance of adopting pets from shelters and the responsibilities that come with pet ownership. As an IB community, we could not be prouder of their dedication and positive impact they are striving to make in our community.

On 11 November Ms Anka from the celebrated project Kuhnapato again visited our cooking club. The project is focused on reviving and refashioning Slovene culinary tradition. We prepared dumplings with red cabbage and pumpkin-apple štrudel.  

On Monday 4 November, 5M had a sports day focused on "Systems," led by renowned Slovenian basketball coaches Dejan Milenkovič and Aleš Fabjan. The students learned a great deal, covering both fundamental and more advanced topics and techniques. We ended the day with some gameplay, and the photos in the gallery below tell the rest of the story.

As a treat before the autumn holidays, but still in connection with their unit of exploring customs and traditions around the world, the 6M students spent their final English lessons before the break researching how different countries celebrate Halloween. They were surprised at the variety of different celebrations from China, Japan, Nigeria, Haiti, Mexico and The UK. The customs vary from celebrating the holiday on different dates, eating a diverse range of food, donning different costumes, lighting bonfires, as well as with singing and dancing. They also found connections to the way they celebrate as well.

"Our students braved a haunted class this week,
Where puzzles lay in wait for them to seek.
With sonnet forms and rhythms to decode,
And tropes and schemes that down dark pathways strode. They cracked each clue with teamwork and might, Escaping shadows, racing toward the light. Through verse and meter, every line explored— Halloween in class they won’t ignore!"

Thursday 25 October saw all manner of goblins, ghouls, ghosts and demons descend down on the dome at Danila Kumar to frighten the life out of the school community. Tug 0' war, the potato sack race, and the dance freeze event amongst others all kept the attendees entertained, while jack o' lanterns were carved, faces perishingly painted, with many a sweet treat to keep the tummies full. Thank you to the PTA for organising this electrifying event.

On Wednesday 23 October, the 5M brought the Solar System to school through measuring and calculating each planet's distance from the sun, drawing the planets, and recreating each planet's orbit around the sun to scale in the playground.

Dear Parents,

At DKIS, we celebrate the rich diversity of our students and the unique cultural heritage that each of you brings to our community. We invite you to donate books in your mother tongues to our school library. Whether it’s children’s books, classic literature, or educational resources, we will be happy to take them. These books will help our students connect with their heritage and explore different cultures. If you have any books to share, please drop them off at the reception. The books can be used although they should be in good condition. You may also suggest books in your mother tongues the students could read. Please send your suggestions to freliht@os-danilekumar.si. Thank you! Tina Frelih

Congratulations to all those who took part in the Ljubljana Marathon for younger competitors. They competed well on a busy autumnal day, showing their character in the damp conditions. Thanks also go to the PTA for donating their running t-shirts.

Today, robots can clean, dance, socialize, assemble, imitate, and much more. While they are becoming increasingly human-like, they are still far from replacing us. How do robots work, and how are they developed? These questions can be explored through mechanics,…