Portfolio Night
On Thursday, 17th January, the PYP and MYP students shared their portfolios with their parents. They reflected on their achievements since the beginning of the school year.
Tina Fürst
6M Science Day – THE HUMAN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
Tuesday, 8th January was dedicated to learning about our environment and the human impact on the planet. The students gained a lot of information about the state of the environment and a clearer image of the consequences that our actions have on our environment. The students used various sources (with the help of technology) to gain more knowledge, and used this knowledge as well as their creativity to create posters and slogans to show how we should take care of our environment.
Daniela Vlačić
Moro Foundation’s Contest Results: IVAN CANKAR
In October, The Moro Foundation and Danila Kumar International School invited all students to participate in a contest where students could show their creativity and knowledge about Ivan Cankar.
Grade1 and 2 students had to create bookmarks with images or quotes of Ivan Cankar.
Grade 3 and 4 students had to create “wanted posters” of Ivan Cankar which included information about his appearance, life and work.
Grade 5 and 6 students had to write an interview or a social media chat with Ivan Cankar.
Grade 7 and 8 students had to write a newspaper article or a story in connection to Ivan Cankar.
Amongst the received contributions, the following students stood out:
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PYP & MYP Ice Skating Sports Day
On Wednesday, 19th December, the PYP & MYP had a sports day at Hala Tivoli, Ice skating. Professional ice hockey players took the students through some activities designed to improve balance and technique, then the students were given free reign to enjoy the ice to their hearts content. As well as acquiring some new elements to their skills, the ice also provided much enjoyment.
8M & 8I – Pygmalion
On Tuesday, 18th December, Year 8 students from the International department and year 8 & 9 students from the national department descended on the Španski Borci theartre to watch a production of the acclaimed play, Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. The students were introduced to a play which demonstrates how speech and etiquette preserve the English class system and how everyone deserves to be treated equally regardless of their social backgrounds. The play is a comedy and produced much laughter from the audience. Upon returning to school, the students addressed the themes, plot and many other elements of the play, and demonstrated their thorough understanding.
PYP Mini Planica
On Monday, 17th December, the PYP were treated to an introduction to ski jumping with a morning devoted to Mini Planica, named after the world famous ski jump in Slovenia. The jump was suitable for all ages and abilities, so everyone had fun, despite a few bumps and falls. Many students also improved in technique and confidence. All in all the morning was a good opportunity to experience ski jumping.
4M Cultural Day
On Friday, December 14th, 4M students got to know the Japanese folktale, Urashima Taro. After listening to the narration, students focused on their senses. After examining different kinds of food, beverages or just simple objects, they implemented their knowledge in the differentiated activities about the story.
Ms. Aja
8M & 8I English Sonnet Tea Party
On Friday 7th December, the students of 8M and 8I invited their parents to a poetry reading morning. The morning, which was accompanied by tea and biscuits, was a celebration of the sonnets they produced as part of their unit celebrating the work of Shakespeare and the period of the English Renaissance. Parents, teachers and students alike were delighted, moved and touched by the wide ranging subjects covered in the heat felt sonnets, performed with grace, style and humility.
Thank you.
PYP STUDENTS AND SANTA CLAUS
On Thursday, December 13, the PTA organised a visit from Santa Claus who delivered presents to all the PYP students. All the students enjoyed their time with him and his helpers.
Thank you!
Tina Fürst
4M Cookie Decorating
The fifth lesson on December 11th was extremely sweet in 4M!
The PTA representatives brought home-made cookies and all sorts of decorating supplies. After brief instructions, the students started to beautify the delicious biscuits and were the most ecstatic when they were able to eat their finished products.
Thank you 4M parents – we all really enjoyed the activity!
Ms. Aja
Kindergarten Cultural Day
On Wednesday, December 12th, K1 and K2 students went to see Sapra Mouse at the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre.
Sonja Može
MYP SPORTS DAY
On Tuesday, 11 December, students of the MYP enjoyed a dance sports day. They were taught and monitored by the professional dancers of Artifex dance club who are world champions in different categories of dance.Katarina Čepič
Elderly People’s Home Visit
On Monday, 10th December, we visited an Elderly People’s Home with some of our 8th graders from the National and MYP students from the International Departments.
We were helping to decorate Christmas Trees. We had a really nice time together.
We are looking forward to meeting them again on 20th December, when we will have a cultural program for all the residents.
Ms. Maja Majnik
Merry December with DK Soccer Academy
On Saturday 8th December we had a Merry December with DK Soccer Academy. We enjoyed cooperation games, relays and football matches.
Denis Divjak
Multilingualism
Students each spent two plenary lessons in November participating in activities connected with Multilingualism. The PYP students were translating a popular song into their own language, which was quite a challenge. They enjoyed presenting them at the end of the lesson. MYP students were learning about different languages and writings from around the world. They found the quiz more challenging than they expected. They were also surprised to learn where some words in the English language come from. In the end, both PYP and MYP students created wonderful postcards from their countries written in their own language. Their products will be on display in the school’s lobby.
Tina Frelih, Andreja Mandeljc, Lidija Janeš
5M Science Day – Ljubljana Zoo
On Tuesday, 4th December, 5M students visited the ZOO in Ljubljana.
UMD Student Teachers
Over the past few weeks, DKIS has played host to 7 student teachers from the University of Minnesota in Duluth. We decided to ask the students, Kayla, Dani, Sammy, Courtney, Orianna, Ellie and Cailee, about their impressions and thoughts of the school. A statement that was constantly reiterated was one of the cultural diversity of the school being among the main attributes, which isn’t so prevalent back in Minnesota. When talking about learning, Ellie mentioned that she likes the programme being very student centred, and inquiry based, as opposed to most curriculums being based upon spoon feeding information to prepare for tests. Sammy, went further by saying that, “the learning here has a purpose”. Dani suggested that students appear to be more receptive to learning because they have the opportunity to have more input into what they want to learn, they also find the subjects more accessible, interesting and beneficial. while Orianna highlighted that the diversity has taught her about different environments and cultures that she wouldn’t normally have been exposed to. In addition, Courtney emphasised that, even though they have studied the inquiry cycle, they have never seen it effectively implemented before. We thank all the students for their endeavours while in Slovenia, and wish them success in their future careers.
1M Cultural Day – The Senses
On Monday, 3 December, Grade 1 had an in-school Cultural Day. We were discovering the world using different senses and trying to do the same when deprived of some. We measured our height and weight and used the information in booklets about ourselves. We had lots of fun and learned a lot.
Andreja Mandeljc
Young Musicians Visit
Young musicians visited kindergarten students on Friday, 30th November,
and presented their instruments. 1st grade Slovenian students also
joined us at the presentation.
Marija Rus
1M Sports Day
On Friday, 30th November, 1M had a sports day devoted to Adventure Challenge Games. The students took part in various activities based around using their senses. 4M, of the International department as well, and 1A from the national department also participated during some parts of the day.
Denis Divjak
