by Andrew Paul Tomlin | May 23, 2023
Day two in Kavka unleashed a busy itinerary for the 5M students. To begin with they followed the Sentiero Della Pace or Pot Miru (Walk of Peace), straddling the Italy-Slovenia border to the First World War I Outdoor Museum in Kolovrat, site of the dangerous Isonzo Front, where a network of bunkers, caves and trenches sheltered many brave fighters. Along the way they passed a monument dedicated to Zanuso Giuseppe, an Italian soldier, who had a shelter for those caught in storms named after him. After a well earned lunch they once again immersed themselves in the PYP Exhibition followed by a trek to the local Kavka cave, learning from our guide about how the Karst region was formed. Then, after dinner, to round off the day, the pupils were introduced to Kamishibai, a traditional form of Japanese street theatre in the form of picture card storytelling.
by Andrew Paul Tomlin | May 22, 2023
Day one continued with bows and arrows as the pupils tried themselves as archers, and proved to be quite handy with their accuracy. A traditional Slovenian dish of Jota then prepared them for an evening hike to a view of a mountain scape, with our guides pointing out a hole through the rock.
by Andrew Paul Tomlin | May 22, 2023
5M have arrived in Kavka. The journey allowed for spectacular views of mountain scapes, dramatic cliffs and fast flowing rivers, including the iconic Soča. The pupils are now enjoying some free time, after preparing their rooms and having a spot of lunch, with archery planned for this afternoon.
by Andrew Paul Tomlin | May 19, 2023
This was our last day on the farm.
The farmer showed us his horse named Toro. We were allowed to feed him some dry bread which we were also feeding to the sheep. After having fed the animals, we took a short walk to a nearby mill, where Ms Metka explained how they used to make flour. When we returned to the farm, the lady of the house prepared a treasure hunt with riddles for us.
The most fun was when Mr Andrej took us for a ride with his tractor.
It was hard to say goodbye, but we were looking forward to seeing our families again.
Kindergarten Students
by Andrew Paul Tomlin | May 19, 2023
Bees
Sleeping in winter, working the whole year
And fighting for their lives, with no fear
First they build a hive, like architecture
Then the only work left, is to help Mother Nature
Waking with the sun, sleeping when the sun sets
And they are the best workers I have ever met
They are flying all around the meadow
But for their safety, they must stay low
There are many flying creatures that think they are for eating
And if there is no other choice, the bees shall sting
But unlike the wasps, the bees only have one shot
And with that one sting, they sacrifice a lot
With that sting they not only lose their sword
But also give their life away, and leave our world
This happens every day, so there is no big fuss
The life continues, because there’s nothing to discuss
Bees continue collecting nectar for their honey
Which then we take from them, and exchange it for money
But they are not surprised, because this is how it always has been
And until they become extinct, they are going to serve their queen
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