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On Wednesday 11 December, the 2M students will be visiting the National Gallery. The experience will be enriching and include a guided tour, a led workshop, and Dancing Impressions. Lessons will begin in school with a discussion about gallery etiquette, which will be followed by travel to the city centre and the visit of the gallery. We will finish with a short reflection in school and complete all our activities by 12:55. The afternoon programme will take place afterwards. Teja Klavs Homeroom teacher 2M

Dear Parents,

We are delighted to announce that our 7th grade students will be participating in a Winter School in Nature, taking place from February 3 to February 7, 2025, in the beautiful alpine setting of Kranjska Gora. During this exciting week, students and teachers will be staying at the Hotel Alpina, conveniently located right next to the ski slopes. The primary goal of this program is LEARNING TO SKI! For students who are already skilled skiers, this is a fantastic opportunity to further enhance their technique under the guidance of certified ski instructors. Beyond skiing, this Winter Field trip is a wonderful chance for children to strengthen bonds with their peers, become more confident communicators, and develop a deeper sense of empathy and care for others. We kindly ask parents of all 7th grade students to fill out the attached registration form if you wish for your child to take part in this memorable experience. Best, MS Jasna Lavrenčič

On Tuesday 19 November, the kindergarten students will have the exciting opportunity to attend a special screening of animated films titled *Who is Who?* at Kinodvor, part of the Kinobalon festival. The show begins at 09:00, so we’ll be leaving school at 08:15 and taking city bus No. 6 to Bavarski Dvor. Please ensure your children have breakfast at home; a snack will be provided after the show, and lunch will be served at school as usual.  We look forward to an enjoyable and enriching outing!

On Wednesday 20 November 2024, the 4M students will participate in a variety of activities at school from 08:20 to 12:05. By using their senses, they will explore stories, write different endings, or write their own versions of specific parts of the stories they will hear. They will also practice their performance skills by performing one part of the story. The activities will be organized in our classroom. We will provide all the necessary materials. After the 4th lesson, there will be AP and lunch. Ms Anja

The 7M and 7I students will have a cultural day on Monday 18 November. We will leave at 08:00 sharp and take the bus to the city centre. We will visit Kinodvor, where at 08:30, the students will watch Riddle of Fire, a film that is part of the children’s programme at LIFFe – 35, The Ljubljana International Film Festival. After the film, the students will have snack, and then return to school, where they will have workshops connected to the film. The day will end at 13:00, and the students will then have lunch at school.

Dear parents,

On Wednesday 6 November, 3M will have a collapsed day on the topic of COMMUNICATION, to conclude the Unit.  We will be in school, snack and lunch will be organized as per usual and AP starts when the collapsed day finishes (lesson 5).

On Monday 4 November 2024 (MONDAY AFTER HOLIDAYS!!!) there will be a 5th grade sports day on the topic of basketball. The sports day will take place at the school (middle gym). Renowned basketball coaches Aleš Fabjan and Dejan Milenković will be with us. The sports day starts at 08:20 and will last for four lessons. Snack and lunch will take place as usual. Kind regards, Jasna Lavrenčič

The students come to school at 08:15. They will be involved in practical lab activities through which they will learn how to pose a testable question, form a hypothesis, define variables and set an experiment. Afterwards, they will learn how to collect results, analyse them, present them in a table/graph form, draw conclusions and complete an evaluation of the entire process. Materials required - A science folder, pencil case (with a sharpened pencil) and student agenda. The science day ends at 12:55. Your science teachers: Ms Maja Kastelic Ms Marjetka Brenčič

On Wednesday 16th October, starting at 08:20 at the school, the students of 7I and 7M, will have the opportunity to explore the world of robotics through hands-on, interactive presentations. The event will run until approximately 13:00. During the day the students will discover how robots work by exploring their mechanics, electronics, and software. The students will get the opportunity to control the humanoid robot Lili using brain signals (BCI). They will also see the abilities of MOBY the Robotic Dog, try controlling it, and even attempt programming it. Additionally, they will work with DIY Softy Robot, created by Katapult Robotics, which can be controlled with Bottango software, allowing the students to animate it themselves. Mrs Lojzka Lušin

On Wednesday 23 October 2024, the grade 5 students will participate in a workshop about the Solar System – through mathematics – which will take place in school. The students should come to school as normal, and the Science Day will conclude at 12:05. The afternoon programme will take place at the usual time. Ms Tina

The students from 4M will visit the Tropical House in Celje on Wednesday, 2 October . The students will learn about plants and animals and their role within an ecosystem, how living things are interdependent, how prey and predators differ (physical characteristics and adaptations to their environment, their dependence on each other - healthy populations, the movement of substances in nature, birth, life, and death (number of offspring, stable ecosystems, etc.). The students should be at school by 08:10. We will return between 12:00 and 12:30.  They must bring a small backpack and a water bottle. Snacks are provided at school. We are looking forward to seeing many exotic animals and plants.  Ms Anja

On Friday, 4 October, the 2M students will have cultural day. All activities will start at 08:20 and will finish at 12:05. The students will explore social games, practice various ATL skills and recognize and apply the PYP profiles. All activities will be organized in school, in the second grade classroom. The Afternoon programmer will start after the fourth lesson, and will follow the usual timetable.

On Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, the MYP students will take part in The Cultural Heritage Week. They will express themselves using various visual art techniques. and research the topic Heritage of cultural routes, networking and connections. We will focus on traditional food and everything connected with it. The students will be able to choose two workshops. The school day will start as usual at 08:20 and finish at 13:00. Snack and lunch will be provided as usual. Ms Gaja Smodiš and Ms Tadeja Galonja

The 1M students will visit the Slovenian School Museum on Friday, October 11.  The students should come to school as usual, at 08:10. They will need school bags, pencil cases and they should also remember to bring their yellow scarfs. After a short discussion about their expectations and school in the past, we will take snacks and depart from school. We will travel by public bus. The students will experience what school was like in the past and attend one lesson from the times of their grandparents. We will be back by 12:05. Klavdija Čuk Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher

During European mobility week, on 17th September from 09:00 to 13:00, the 3M students will take an educational walk on Železna cesta– (an area closed for traffic - from Linhartova ulica do Hacquetova ulica). The municipality of Ljubljana has prepared different information stands and a stage with musical performances. The students should wear shoes and clothes that are suitable for the weather. They should also have a small bag for a snack and a water bottle.

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On Tuesday, 24 September, the PYP students will have a Day of Languages and Multilingualism. The purpose of this collapsed day, which is held in the same week as the traditional European Day of Languages, is to promote our linguistic and cultural diversity and foster students' abilities to communicate in various languages. The collapsed day will take place in school, beginning at 08:20. After four lessons, the students will have lunch and AP as usual.

On 26th September the whole MYP will have a Language Acquisition Day in the city centre. The pupils will work in small groups and utilise their knowledge of the languages taught at our school. Team work, cooperation, and a little bit of risk-taking will be demanded! After the scavenger hunt, we will ascend the path to Ljubljana Castle where the pupils will go on a journey through time in “The Time Machine”. We do not want to reveal too much, but we are certain the students will have a lot of fun! Meeting: in school 08:10 (taking snack and boarding the buses) Arriving back in school: at approximately 14:00. Those who have lunch in school will go to the dining room, others will go home. IMPORTANT! If the students want to go home after the collapsed day from the city centre, the parents need to send an e-mail to their homeroom teachers by 25th September, 12:00 noon. E-mails sent on the day of the activities will not be checked. Parents will need to pick up those students who request to go home from the city centre at 13:25 in front of the Puppet Theatre (Lutkovno gledališče Ljubljana). If parents are not punctual, the students will have to go back to school with us by bus. Language Acquisition Team

On Friday, September 20, 2024, the MYP will have a sports day focused on athletics. We will go to the ŽAK stadium where coaches from AD MASS will be waiting for us. We will try out five athletic disciplines. Each pupil’s efforts in all disciplines will be timed/measured so that we can see everyone's results at the end. We will meet at 08:00 in front of the school, where we will pick up our snacks, and then we will take the city bus to the stadium. We expect to return at around 13:00.

On Monday, 9 September, all grades from PYP and MYP will attend a ballet performance at the Slovenian National Musical Theatre and Ballet Ljubljana. The ballet is based on the story of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, with a new orchestral composition by Aleksandra Naumovski Potisk and choreography by Lukas Zuschlag will be performed by the theatre’s ballet ensemble. The story of The Little Prince addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss, and has been adapted to numerous art forms and media, including ballet. As this is an event at a cultural institution, the students should dress nicely for the occasion. The timetable for the day is: 08:20 – 9:55 two lessons on concert etiquette and story 09:55 – 10:30 active break and snack at school 10:30 – leaving school for Cankarjev dom by bus 11:30 – performance 12:30 – departure for school by bus 13:10 – expected arrival to school – end of cultural day / lunch, AP as usual If you have any questions, please get in touch with your homeroom teacher or send an email to strancars@os-danilekumar.si or stembergerk@os-danilekumar.si Ms Kristina Štemberger & Ms Sara Štrancar

On Monday, 9th September, the MYP 3 students will engage in a collapsed day dedicated to the Community Project, a compulsory part of year 3 in IB education. The five lessons will be divided into the introduction of the project and service learning, the setting up of the community project, and the completion of  proposals and the choosing of learning outcomes. The pupils will choose a topic they want to explore as their Service as Action. The Community Project is planned to conclude at the end of December/beginning of January, culminating in a TEDx style event. The pupils should bring a pen to write with. Snack will be provided as usual and lunch is at 12:55, when the collapsed day ends. Ms Mateja Kores Community Project Coordinator

6M students will have a collapsed day on Tuesday, 10 September. During the day they will learn all there is to know about their service as action in the Retirement Home. They will also start the project during and then continue throughout the year. The collapsed day will take place in school, beginning at 08:20 and ending at 13:00. The pupils will have snack and lunch in school. The following day, on Wednesday, 11 September, 7M and 7I students will have a similar collapsed day connected to their service as action in the International kindergarten. The collapsed day will take place in school, beginning at 08:20 and ending at 13:00. The pupils will have snack and lunch in school. Tina Frelih

The 5M pupils will have a cultural day on Tuesday, 18 June. We will gather at the school at 08:00 a.m., and from there, we will proceed to Lutkovno gledališče, Ljubljana, where we will have the opportunity to explore the hidden places at the backstage of the puppet theatre. We anticipate returning around 12:00, followed by a reflection session and a brief workshop on creating simple puppets in the art classroom.

On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 5M will have a sports day focused on athletics. We will go to the ŽAK stadium, where coaches from AD MASS will be waiting for us. We will try out five athletic disciplines. All disciplines will also be measured so that we can see everyone's results at the end. We will meet at 08:20 in front of the school, where we will pick up our snacks, and then we will take the city bus to the stadium. We expect to return around 12:15. See you soon. MS Jasna

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, there will be a sports day (volleyball, rowing on Lake Bohinj, climbing, and cycling). We will gather at 07:45 at the carpark behind TUŠ supermarket. The bus will depart at 08:00 and we will return at around 17:00 to the same location. Please bring two swimsuits, a towel, sports clothes and shoes, and in case of bad weather, additional spare clothes. Pac Sports will provide the rest of the necessary equipment (wetsuits and boots, safety harnesses, etc.). The pupils are required to follow the instructions of the instructors and accompanying teachers. In case of inappropriate behaviour or the endangering of oneself or others, parents will be notified and will have to come to pick up their child in Bohinj. Luka Sterle, PE teachers and 8I/M and 9th graders homeroom teachers

On Tuesday, 4 June, 1M will have an in-school cultural day connected to their new Unit of Inquiry. We will meet at 08:10 in the classroom and focus on the sources and bodies of water, water’s characteristics, and its importance for our living. We will finish by 12:05. Afternoon Care and lunch will be organised as usual.

The 2M pupils will have a science day on June 7th. The day will focus on the world of ecosystems. The students will learn about different ecosystems and enjoy hands-on experience by exploring the school garden as well as creating their own miniature ecosystem. The day will start at 08:10 and finish at Midday, with Afternoon programme and lunch continuing afterwards. Please start gathering various natural elements to be used for building ecosystems – collect small pebbles, stones, twigs, small branches, shells, amongst other things. Teja Klavs, 2M Homeroom Teacher

In connection with their unit on World Mythology in English and their unit on Storytelling in Theatre, The 7M pupils will visit the cinema on Tuesday, 11 June. We will meet at school where the students will spend their first two lessons participating in workshops. After snack, we will take the bus to Kinodvor where they will watch an animated film based on the Irish legend of the selkies Song of the Sea (2014). We will be back in school by 13:00. Tina Frelih

Meeting point: Tuš carpark, 08:00. The snack monitors will bring snack from school to the departure point. The students will visit Škofja Loka and the Slovenian Alpine Museum. The trip aims to provide pupils with a hands-on learning experience, exploring the rich history and science behind mountaineering as well as the cultural heritage of Škofja Loka. The students need to be dressed and equipped according to the weather conditions on that day. They also need a small backpack, a pencil case and a small bottle of water. During the fieldtrip, smart phones will not be allowed. The return to school will be at around 13:00.

We meet at 08:10 in the classrooms. We will take snack with us and leave the school at 08:20. We will travel by bus. Activities will start at 09:00 and finish at 11:30. Sports day will finish at 12:05. AP and lunch will take place as usual. MYP pupils will go back to lessons.

We meet at 08:10 in the classrooms. We will take snack with us and leave the school at 08:20. We will travel by bus. Activities will start at 09:00 and finish at 11:30. Sports day will finish at around 12:15. Lunch and AP will take place as usual. The pupils that have lunch at school will take the school packed lunch to Atlantis and eat it there. Things to bring: sports clothes, small backpack, swimming trunks, a towel, hair dryer, and bottle of water.

On 12th of June our kindergarten students will visit the Natural History Museum of Slovenia.  We will take the city bus No. 6 to the city Centre.  Breakfast will be served at 08:30 and Lunch at 13:00.

On 5th of June 11 kindergarten students will embark on a 3 day trip to CŠOD Čebelica.  The pupils will, through various activities, discover different natural habitats and their inhabitants, learn how to prepare a campfire and lots more. We are returning from the spring camp on Friday 7th of June at around 14:30.

We will be taking our 4M students on a journey through the world of Emona on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024. In Ljubljana's city centre they will explore the remains of Roman Emona with a knowledgeable guide. Please ensure your child arrives at school as usual, at 08:20. We will depart from the school at 08:45, using public transport to reach the city centre. Your child will need a water bottle and a small backpack. Snacks will be provided. The cultural day will conclude at 12:05, followed by the start of the afternoon program. Anja Plut

We are returning the visit to our partner school in the exchange programme with Wotton House International School in Gloucester, The United Kingdom.  We are spending the week of 19th to 26th May on the road exploring the beautiful English countryside and deepening the relationships that we forged here is Slovenia in February.

On Tuesday, 21 May, the 2M pupils will explore communication strategies, means of communication and practice their communication skills in multiple ways. We will start at 08:10 in our class, and finish at the end of lesson 4. Afternoon programme will take place afterwards.

On Friday, 24 May, 2024, 3M will have a collapsed day. The topic is: how do you feel? Our main focus will be the senses.  The pupils will need their pencil cases and their UOI notebooks. Any extra instruction will be provided during the following week. Živa Skornšek Grade 3 homeroom teacher

On Wednesday 29th of May we are going to have a scavenger hunt in Tivoli park. We are going to leave school at 08:20, and use the city bus No. 8, so please be in school by 08:15. Make sure students the pupils have breakfast at home and are dressed appropriately. Everyone needs a small backpack with a water bottle in witchwhich they are going to carry the snack provided by school. Lunch is going to be served at 12:30. In case of bad weather, trip is going to bethe trip will be postponed.

Grade 5 studentsThe 5M Pupils will go on a 5-day field trip to Kobarid from Monday, 27 to Friday, 31 May 2024. On Monday we meet at the Tuš parking space at 9 amcarpark at 09:00, and on Friday we will be return there at around 15:00 pm. In Kavka students the pupils will be working on the PYP Exhibition, and some sports activities will be organised as well. Ms Tina

On Monday, May 20, 2024, pupils from 1M to 4M  will visit the Ljubljansko Barje Landscape Park. 1M and 2M will explore six endangered animal species, learn about the human impact on the changes in the Ljubljansko Barje, and understand the challenges of preserving suitable habitats for endangered species. 3M and 4M will take a walk through the mosaic of the marshes into prehistory and the life of pile dwellers. The pupils should gather at 08:10 at the school, where they will receive snack; departure for the bus stop will follow at 08:20. We will return around 12:05. The students should bring a small backpack and a water bottle with them. In case of sunny weather and high temperatures, they should bring a hat and sunscreen, and it is also recommended they protect themselves from mosquitoes and horseflies. Anja Plut

On Wednesday, 8 May, 1M will have an in-school cultural day connected to their current Unit of Inquiry. We will meet at 08:10 in the classroom and focus on different text formats, their various parts and characteristics as well as different books. We will finish at 12:05. Afternoon Care and lunch will take place as usual.

We meet at 07:50 in your classroom. We will take school snack and board a bus at 08:00.   Do not be late! The swimming course will start at 08:30 and finish at 11:30. The pupils will be tested and then divided into groups according to their swimming skills. Each group will have their own swimming instructor. Things to bring: small backpack, swimming trunks, a towel, hair dryer. We should be back to school at around 12:10. Lunch and afternoon program will take place as usual.

The 6M pupils will have a Cultural Day on 14th May 2024.  We will gather at school at 08:00, have snack and take a public bus to the city centre. A brief walk will lead us to Lutkovno gledališče Ljubljana. At 09:30 we will watch the puppet performance Samson and Roberto: Baywatch. The performance lasts about 50 minutes. “This is a place for all eccentrics, outcasts and dreamers: the utopic land of quirky characters and lonely souls, where life is characterised by the spirit of friendship, acceptance and camaraderie. Everyone is welcome at the Baywatch.” We will return to school after the performance and conclude with a reflective circle, pondering the message of the story and analysing puppetry skills, which will come in handy for the students' own performances in June.  The day will finish at 13:00. Lunch will take place as usual.  Ms Mateja Kores Theatre Teacher

On Thursday, May 18, 5M students will have the opportunity to meet Ms Andreja Jernejčič, whose expertise is teaching how to give public speeches. The students will join her in her recording studio in BTC, where Ms Jernejčič will provide some advice on giving speeches and eliminating stage fright. We would like to thank Ms Jernejčič for her time. Students will leave school at 08:45 and return around 12:00, and then continue with lessons. Ms Tina

On 10 May 2024, Danila Kumar Primary School will once again organise an excursion to Italy and Austria for the national and the international departments. The sStudents learning French, Spanish or Italian will visit Trieste and its surroundings, while the students of German will go to Salzburg. The purpose of this optional, one-day trip is for the students pupils to visit a country where a Romance or a Germanic language is spoken and gain new experience of the language and culture. Students The pupils who will do not take part in the excursion will have a sports day. All the additional information is included in the application, which the students have received at school.

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the kindergarten children, together with their teachers, will embark on the “POT OB ŽICI”. The pupils will have breakfast at school, and then set off around 10:00. They will return at around 12:00 p.m., so lunch and afternoon activities will remain unchanged. On Friday, May 10, 2024, the entire international department of Danila Kumar Elementary School will also undertake part of the route, with the exception of class 5M, which who will have a sports day in on their field trip. The sStudents will should gather in front of the school at 08:00 a.m., where they will receive a snack, and then proceed to individual points of the “POT OB ŽICI” with their teachers. Each class will have its own section of the trail. We will return at around 12:30 p.m., so lunch will take placebe organized as usual. THE STUDENTS NEED TO WEAR SPORTs CLOTHES AND SHOES FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY! Jasna Lavrenčič and Mitja Uršič

On 16th of May the kindergarten students are going to have a cycling day.  The students should bring their bicycles/push bikes or scooters to the kindergarten. They also need to bring their helmets as they will not be able to participate without them.   The activities are going to take place on the Forca playground near school from 09:30 onwards. Breakfast and lunch are going to be served as usual.

On Friday, May 10, a one-day trip to Salzburg will take place for grade 7 & 8 students of German who have been consistently principled throughout the school year. We are going to visit the salt mine and the main sights in the city centre. Hopefully, we get to try the original Mozartkugel as well!

The pupils will embark on a journey of physical and mental prowess. They will participate in an array of activities designed to explore the body and mind. Our sports day will focus on the exploration of stability, stamina, heart rate, mindfulness and the fascinating realm of brain rules. We will start activities, on Thursday, April 18th, at 08:20 and finish at 12:05. Snack and afternoon programme will take place as usual. Teja Klavs & Denis Divjak Location]We will start with activities, on Thursday, April 18th, at 08:20 and complete finish at 12:.05. Snack and afternoon programme will take place as usualare organized as usually. Teja Klavs and & Denis Divjak Location]

On Wednesday 24th of April our pupils will visit Ljubljana ZOO. Make sure the students have their breakfast at home as they need to be at school at 08:00, as we have an early bus departure to our destination. We will take the city bus number 18. Snack will be provided by school, so the pupils need a small backpack with a water bottle, in which they will carry the provided food. The students need to wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the trip. Ticket price is 7,50€. Lunch will be served at 12:45 at school. In case of bad weather the trip will be postponed.

On Monday, 22 April, all the PYP pupils (1M to 5M) will spend the day at the Botanical Gardens. There they will explore the gardens, learn about the different plants and ecosystems and take part in some workshops. The pupils need to be equipped with a small backpack and pencil case and have weather appropriate clothes. At 07:50 gather at school and take snack At 08:00 leave the school by bus From 09:00 to 11:30 workshops at the Botanical Gardens 12:45-13:00 return to school Lunch and Afternoon program will be provided as usual. Organised by Ms Maja Kastelic

On Monday, April 15, 2024, the 4M pupils and others that are part of this year’s cycling course will have a sports day connected to cycling skills. This means they need to come to school as usual, and we will start the sports day at 08:30 on facilities in the nearby vicinity. The instructors will prepare two obstacle courses and four stations where all will be able to test their skills and develop proper safe cycling techniques. Snack will be provided as usual from 10:10 until 10:30 in the dining room. We will finish the activities at 12:00. Lunch and afternoon program will follow. The pupils who are yet to bring their bicycles to school need to bring one along with a helmet and a positive attitude. We have five bicycles and a few helmets that you can borrow from school. During the activities, I will be assessing the student’s skills and proficiency. If they pass, they will be able to move on with our yearly course and test themselves in traffic in the upcoming weeks in our weekly Thursday lessons. Kind regards, Mitja Uršič

The pupils will take their snack and head towards the bus (Tuš carpark). The main goal of this science day is to become acquainted with energy sources, energy conversions, efficiency, and practical solutions for converting energy sources into electrical energy. The students will visit the hydro-power plant in Medvode. We will see a solar power plant and a hydro power plant in action. After the visit in Medvode there will be time for snack. Next on the agenda will be the TRIGO Nuclear reactor at Brinje, near Ljubljana. There we will have a presentation about Low carbon energy sources and climate change, a workshop about radioactivity and nuclear decay, and see an interactive exhibition about nuclear technology and energy. The students need to be dressed and equipped according to the weather conditions on that day. They also need a small backpack, a pencil case and a small bottle of water. During the field trip the pupils will not be allowed to use their smart phones (it is best if they leave them at home). If your child will be excused from the field trip please inform the homeroom teacher in advance. The return to school will be at around 13:30.

On Tuesday, 9 April, grades 1M to 4M are going to see a symphony orchestra matinee at Cankarjev dom. The concert will be performed by The Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, the dance group Harlekin and the narrator and actor Andrej Rozman Roza. With music, movement and most importantly, specific orchestra instruments they will present different animals which inspired composers in the 19th and 20th centuries. As this is a classical music event at a cultural institution, the students should dress nicely for the occasion. The timetable for the day is: 07:50 – gathering at school and picking up school snack 08:00 – leaving school for Cankarjev dom by bus 09:00 – performance 09:45 – snack at Cankarjev dom 10:05 – return to school by bus 11:05 – 12:05 – lesson for reflection 12:05 – end of cultural day / lunch, AP If you have any questions, please get in touch with your homeroom teacher or send an email to strancars@os-danilekumar.si. Sara Štrancar

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the entire MYP department will have a sports day. We will be going to the BIT Sports Centre, where we will be introduced to MINDFULNESS through various sports activities. The pupils should arrive at school by 08:00 to allow a departure time of 08:20 from the bus stop 7. Septembra. The sports day will last until 12:00, at which time we will begin the journey back to school, and expect to arrive at around 12:30. Lunch will take place as usual. The students should bring sports equipment, a water bottle, sports shoes (especially for indoor use), and a pen. Best regards, Jasna Lavrenčič and Mitja Uršič

29 March 2024

The students should come to school as usual. The workshops start at 08:20 in the science classroom and end at 12:55. Science class folders are required. Your science teachers, Ms Marjetka Brenčič Ms Maja Kastelic

From the 20th to 27th March 2024, 12 international and 18 national students will finally visit the 30 French exchange students and families from St. Joseph College, Challans, France, who visited us in October, earlier this year.   The students will take part in daily school life, visit many places like Nantes, and Ile de Noirmoutier, and learn about French food, culture, language and habits. We are really looking forward to meeting them again! Mmes Katarina, Nataša & Irena

On March 20th, all PYP students will have a science day at Županova jama (The Mayor's cave), near the town of Grosuplje. They will explore the cave, its animal life and also the surrounding area. Afterwards, they will hike on the Vodomčeva pot (the Trail of the Kingfisher) and enjoy this beautiful natural path.

The Kindergarten students will go to the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre on Monday 18 March. They are going to see the puppet show Mišek Julijan. The price is 4€ per child. We will travel by public bus. The children should be at school at 08:00, as we will leave at 08:15. They should bring a small backpack for snack, which will be provided by school. Lunch will be served at the usual time of 12:30.

Dear grade 5 parents,

We will have a science day on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Activities will be organised in school as part of the students' work in the current Unit of Inquiry. We will start at 08:20 and finish at 12:05. The afternoon program will be take place as usual. Tina Fürst

The kindergarten children are going ice-skating on Monday 5th of February. Breakfast is going to be served at the usual time of 09:00. We will depart from school at 10:00. We will travel by bus. The price is 8€per child and it includes ice-skating, ice-skate hire and ice-skating instruction. Each child needs to bring a small backpack with a water bottle and a helmet. Please attach the helmet to the backpack! Dress your child appropriately! Snack will be provided at school. We will be back at around 13:15, so lunch is going to be served at 13:30. Helmets are obligatory, children cannot skate without them! Kindergarten teachers

On Monday 26th of February part of the MYP 3 community will have a Sports Day at Kranjska Gora. The pupils will have to come to school earlier at 07:30 in the morning. We will leave on the bus at 08:00 from the carpark at the back of Tuš. We arrive at Kranjska Gora at around 09:30. There we will ski and snowboard. At 13:15 we will leave the local premises there and should arrive in Ljubljana at around 14:30. We will take lunch boxes with us. Students should bring with them their own ski equipment (helmet, ski or snowboard, ski poles, ski boots, gloves, skiing googles)!!! In case of extremely bad weather or other issues we will cancel the Sports Day. Kind regards, Mitja Uršič and Jasna Lavrenčič

On Monday 26th of February the MYP 1 and MYP 2, and part of the MYP 3 community will have a Sports Day at Jezersko Park. The students will have to come to school at 07:45 in the morning. The pupils need to come to the front of the school to take snack and come to the Tuš carpark. We will leave on the bus at 08:00. We arrive at Jezersko around 09:00. There we have planned three winter activities (sledding, cross-country skiing and ice skating) between which we will interchange. Each activity lasts approximately 45 min. At 12:30 we will leave the local premises there and should arrive in Ljubljana at around 13:50. Lunch will be held normally. Students should bring with them: warm, insulated and waterproof sports shoes with rubber soles warm and, if possible, waterproof sports clothes a winter cap skiing gloves a small hiking bag with an extra under shirt a water bottle Other specific sports equipment the students will get there. In case of extremely bad weather or other issues we will cancel the Sports Day. Kind regards, Mitja Uršič and Jasna Lavrenčič

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the 4M students will visit the Coal Mining Museum in Velenje. During the trip we will experience a ride on a coal mining train and be guided through historical scenes with puppets, as well as audiovisual presentations depicting the life and work of miners. Additionally, a miner's snack will be provided. The students need to be at school by 07:30, as we will depart by bus at 07:45. The expected return will be at 12:00 noon. The pupils should bring their school backpacks, a water bottle, and wear warm clothing. After the excursion, AP will follow as usual. Ms Anja

FRIDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 2024 The students who go to Jezersko must be in school by 07:30, because at 07:40 we will take the bus to Jezersko. We will be back at around 13:30 - 14:00. The students who go to Bled must be in school by 08:10, because at 08:20 we will take the bus to Bled. We will be back at around 13:30 - 14:00. All students on the snack list will get snack in the classroom. Lunch will take place in school. THINGS TO BRING: winter clothes - winter jacket, trousers, shoes, gloves, hat small backpack extra sandwich bottle of water Ice skates and helmet (those who choose ice skating) Kindergarten – will have sledging (you will get sledges on location) PYP 1 to PYP 5 students  choose the activities they will do. Please send the information by 12th January, otherwise the acivities will be chosen for them! ___________________________________________________________________ PYP 1 – PYP3 (Circle one option) Sledging and games on snow  (Jezersko)                                             (You will get sledges on location) Ice skating and Hiking (Bled)                                                  (Only for students who have ice skates and know how to ice skate!) PYP 4 – PYP 5 (Circle one option) Sledging and Cross-country skiing (Jezersko)                                          SHOE SIZE ________                                                                               (You will get all the equipment on location. Also appropriate for beginners) Ice skating and Hiking (Bled)                                                                                      (Only for students who have ice skates and know how to ice skate!) In case of bad weather, our sport day will be cancelled and organised another day!

Tuesday January 9th The 2M students will explore food chains and the interconnectedness of living organisms. All activities will be hands-on – they will create a food chain model, discuss to understand roles of producers and consumers, investigate the energy flow in the environment, and play games to deepen their understanding of food chains. The science day will take place on Tuesday, January 9th, at 08:20 in the 2M classroom. We will finish at 12:00, when the afternoon programme will take effect.

On Thursday, 11th January 2024, the students of 7I and 7M will inquire into the interdisciplinary branches of computer science and engineering, such us intelligence, systems, materials and environment. We will visit Tehnopark Celje, where the pupils will attend two different workshops: coding humanoid robots and neurotechnology BIC (Brain Computer Interface). Afterwards they will have the opportunity to explore the Science and Entertainment Park. Students should arrive at school by 07:50 and wait in front of the dining room to receive snack. At 08:00 we will leave the school and board the bus to Celje.  Our return is planned for 14:00. Ms Lojzka Lušin

A notice regarding the MYP 3 collapsed day, which will be held in the auditorium on 19th December. Students will prepare for and rehearse for their afternoon play.  They won't have any extra lessons and ECAs that day.  Matej Kores

"Less is more, less is enough."

On the winter solstice, 21 December, the MYP students will participate in various activities connected to celebrating Christmas more sustainably, and aligned with the quiet and restful winter season – creating less waste through recycling, reusing, repurposing, and discovering that non-material things matter brings greater joy. For this reason, we also encourage the students to bring one unused, second-hand item to donate to the classroom raffle – toys, games, school supplies, mugs or T-shirts, or such items they wouldn't mind receiving themselves. The MYP team

On Thursday 14th December, theKindergarten students will go to the National Gallery.  The gallery staff will prepare a workshop called "Where is Gal" based on the Story Gal in the Gallery by S. Makarovič.  We will leave school at  09:00 and take the city bus to the city and back. Lunch will be served at 12:30. Make sure you arrive at school on time as we will have breakfast at 08:30.

On Tuesday, 5 December 2023, the 1M students will participate in a science day as well as in a variety of activities at school from 08:20 to 12:05. They will explore their senses and try to use them to describe the environment around them. Their focus will also be on body parts, body systems and they will inquire into different organs. The pupils will also investigate different mindfulness techniques and try to find the one that suits them the most. The students should bring an empty half litre plastic bottle with the label removed. Activities will take place in our classroom. AP and lunch will be organised as usual. 

We meet at 08:20 in your classroom. Be dressed in sport clothes. There will be different sport activities taking place in the gym. Sports day will finish at 12:05. After that, the pupils will join CC activities. Snack and lunch will be at the usual time.

The kindergarten students will visit Kinodvor in Ljubljana on Monday, 27 November 2023, where they will watch the Animateka Animated Film Festival at 09:00. We will leave the school at 08:00 and then take the city bus to the city centre. Lunch will be served  at 12:30. The individual ticket costs 3.20€, the city bus fare is free of charge for children under 6 years of age. We kindly ask parents to give children waterproof clothes and boots in case of rain or snow. Lunch will be served  at 12:30. The individual ticket costs 3.20€, the city bus fare is free of charge for children under 6 years of age. We kindly ask parents to give children waterproof clothes and boots in case of rain or snow.

On Monday, 13th of November 2023, 3rd and 6th graders will go on a field trip to Debeli rtič.  We are going with 43 students and 5 teachers. We can’t wait!

On Tuesday, 24 October 2023, the 5M students will participate in a workshop about the Solar System through mathematics, which will take place in school. The pupils will attend school as usual, and Science Day will conclude at 12:05. The afternoon programme will be take place as usual. Ms Tina

On Friday, October 20, there will be a 5th grade sports day on the topic of basketball. The sports day will take place at the school (middle gym). The renowned basketball coaches Aleš Fabjan and Dejan Milenković will be with us. The sports day will last for four lessons. Snack and lunch will take place as usual. Kind regards, Jasna Lavrenčič

On Wednesday 11th October, we are going to the House of Illusions. The sStudents should be in school no later than 08:15, when breakfast is going to be served. We will go to the city centre via public transport (bus no. 6) at around 08:50 and will return back normally for lunch at 12:00. Make sure the students have appropriate footwear as we are going for a short stroll through the city centre after our time is done in the House of illusions. *Students do not need any additional snack.

Students from 4M will visit the Tropical House in Celje on Friday, October 13. The students will learn about plants and animals and their roles within an ecosystem, how living things are interdependent, and how prey and predators differ (physical characteristics and adaptations to their environment, their dependence on each other - healthy populations, the movement of substances in nature, birth, life, and death (number of offspring, stable ecosystems, etc.). The students should be at school by 08:10. Our return will be between 12:00 and 12:30.  They must bring a small backpack and a water bottle. Snacks are provided at school. We are looking forward to seeing many exotic animals and plants.  Ms Anja

The MYP students will have a Service and Community project day on October 4th in school.   They will carry out research on the service and community project topics and plan actions accordingly.  Snack and lunch will be provided as usual.  The students should attend school as usual (08:10). The collapsed day will end at 13:00.  Ms Mateja Kores & Ms Tadeja Galonja

TECHNICAL DAY: 10 October The MYP students will be able to choose between four different workshops, and will be led and organised by their teachers. Lessons will start 08.20 in their homeroom classes with an introduction lesson, then the students will be divided into workshops and have two lessons to complete their work. We will finish our day with a gallery walk and a reflection. They will also have snack and lunch in school. For any questions, please email: podrekaa@os-danilekumar.si Anja Podreka & Tadeja Galonja

CULTURAL DAY: 6 October The students will visit various museums of Slovenian heritage and culture. There they will visit exhibitions with different Slovenian traditional arts & crafts, pottery, hats, baskets and other handmade traditional objects. All students will also take part in different workshops, guided by museum guides. Each MYP grade will visit a different place and museum. Therefore, please see the itineraries below: 8M & 8I: Ribnica Rokodelski Center (BUS): START: 07:30 (the bus leaves)                                                      : beginning of workshops & museum: 09:00                                                      : finishing of workshops & museum: 12.30                                                      : back in school: 13:30 (approximately) Students will take the snack in school and return for lunch at 13:45. 7M and 7I: Ethnographic Museum Ljubljana (LPP BUS) :START: 08:20 (homeroom classes)                                                                             :  beginning of workshops & museum: 09.30                                                                      : finishing of workshops&museum: 12.30                                                                      : back in school: 13:00 (approximately) Students will have snack and lunch in school. 6m: Domžale - Straw Museum/Slamnikarski muzej (Local train:  08.43 Ježica - 09:00 Domžale)                                                             : START: 09:15                                                             : beginning of workshops & museum: 09.30                                                             : finishing of workshops & museum: 12:10                                                              : train leaving Domžale: 12.40 – arriving back at Ježica: 13:05                                                              : back in school: 13:15 (approximately) Students will take snack from school and have lunch in school. Students who miss the train can be  taken to the Domžale

The MYP students will have a Language Acquisition cultural day on 25 September in school.   They will enjoy several language and creative workshops, partly prepared in cooperation with Festival Jezikov.   Snack and lunch will be provided as usual.   The students will rotate between 5 workshops, each lasting approximately 45 min.  The cultural day will end at 13:00.   We are looking forward to a communicative and internationally minded day!  Language Acquisition Team

On Wednesday, September 20th, the 2M students will have cultural day. All activities will start at 08:20 and will finish at 12:05. The students will inquire into social games, practice various ATL skills and recognise and apply PYP profiles. All activities will take place in the 2M classroom. The Afternoon programme will start after the fourth lesson, and will follow the usual timetable.

Symphonic matinee Z glasbo v vesolje Collapsed day for 5m On Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, the 5M students will have a collapsed day. The 1st and 2nd lessons will be preparation for a concert in their home classroom. Snack will be at 09:55 and at 10:20 we will leave for the September 7 bus stop. We will go to Cankarjev dom to see the concert Z glasbo v vesolju. Our return to school will be around 13:30. Lunch will be available for students as usual. The ticket cost is 6€. Kind regards, Kristina Štemberger, Music Teacher

Thursday, September 21 The PYP students will have a cultural day about internationalism. They need to bring their pencil cases, and an object that represents them and their country/culture. They may also bring or think of a book or a story, game and a song from their country. The students will meet in their classes at 08:20 and will finish the program at 12:05. Lunch and Afternoon Programme will take place from 12:10 on.

On Wednesday, 27th September 2023, grade 1 students will visit the School Museum in the city centre of Ljubljana as part of their current unit. The students should come to school as usual, at 08:20, they should bring a small backpack and a bottle of water; snack for us will be prepared at school. We will briefly discuss what we expect to see, and depart from school. We will travel by public bus. The students will experience a lesson from the past and what school life was like more than a hundred year ago. After the visit to the museum, we will have snack and  return to school by 12:05. The afternoon programme, co-curricular activities and lunch will take place as usual. Klavdija  Čuk & grade 1 teachers

Kayaking and Canoeing on The Ljubljanica river On Monday, September 11th, all MYP students will go to the Kayak and Canoe Club in Ljubljana, where there will be professionals who will show them the basics of kayaking and canoeing. Students should come to school at 8:10, and at 8:40 we will take the bus to get to their facilities. There will be three activities (kayaking, canoeing and team sports activities) between which the students will interchange. Students need to bring with them: - swimsuits - a towel - shorts - T-shirt - sports shoes for water or an old pair of sports shoes - water bottle - cap for sun Bring some extra sports clothes with you since you will most probably get a bit wet, so you can change there. Students must not bring any money, mobile phones, or other valuable things with them on the sports day. Students will take snack with them in the morning and lunch will be available at school as usual. We will be back at school at 13:15. Kind regards, Mitja Uršič and Jasna Lavrenčič