First Day of School 2020/21

It was that time of year again earlier today as dawn broke on yet another start to a school year, however, this year was slightly different. Despite the Covid-19 measures in force, which are in place for the benefit and health of the community, the pupils and teachers were eager and excited to get started with this year’s activities and prepare for the following days, weeks and months.

Official Announcement

Announcement Regarding the Start of the School Year*

Dear parents,

We would like to stress that only healthy students can attend school in the upcoming school year. Please take into account the following:

  1. In the last 14 days your child has not been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
  • Your child has not been quarantined.
  • The family doctor or an epidemiologist has not recommended self-isolating in the last 14 days.
  • If your child starts exhibiting any signs or symptoms of the virus or anyone living in the same household tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, you are required to keep them at home.

If your child falls ill showing any signs/symptoms or anyone living in the same household as your child has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, your child should stay at home and refrain from contact with others. If your child is ill, please contact your family doctor or a doctor-on-call. In case your child tests positive or has been in contact with someone who has tested positive you will receive information and instructions from the epidemiologist.

We recommend your child limits contact with the elderly (i.e. grandparents) and people with chronic illnesses or immune deficiency, since they are more prone to experience a more severe development of the disease.

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Procedures & Routines

Dear parents,

We have been informed about the new rules and routines for the next school year. All our students will return to school.

Parents and other adults are not allowed to enter the school building. Kindergarten and PYP 1 parents will receive special instructions. If you have any issues, please contact our office or receptionist.

Individual interviews and general meetings will take place online, with the exception of the first general meeting for Kindergarten and PYP 1.

Only healthy students can come to school.

PYP 2 – MYP 3 (grades 2 – 8) students should wait in their groups, respecting the safety distance from other groups/classes, for their teachers to take them to their classes in front of the main entrance, according to this schedule every day:

Beginning of the school day

08:00: 4M, 5M, 7M

08:05: 3M, 6M

08:10: 2M, 8M, 8I

Exception: if you have extra lessons/activities before lesson 1 you come according to the teacher’s instruction. Generally, extra lessons will start in the second week of September and extracurricular activities in October.

Please do not be late, as there will be a special protocol to enter the school. In case your child is late, call this number +386 (0)1 563 68 34 and a teacher will come and take your child to their classroom.

Kindergarten and PYP 1 students will enter the school from Rodičeva ulica street.

Lessons

The lessons will be organised according to our regular timetables for all grades, you can find them on our webpage:  http://en.os-danilekumar.si/students/

Extracurricular activities and extra programmes will be offered but with certain limitations.

There will be sanitisers in all classrooms and other rooms in the school and all surfaces will be regularly disinfected.

If possible, we will organise lessons outside. Most collapsed days will be organised in the school or its surroundings.

If your PYP child/ren is/are not in the Afternoon Programme, you must pick them up from the main entrance waiting area immediately after their last lesson.

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1st Day of School 2020/21

Dear parents,

With regard to Coronavirus we have been informed about the new rules and routines for the beginning of the school year. Based on these, the first day of school will be as follows.

Parents and other adults are not allowed to enter the school building and only healthy students can come to school.

PYP 1 (grade 1) and Kindergarten

The opening ceremony will start at 10:45 in the dome. Please do not be late, as there will be a special protocol to enter the dome. Students and parents should wait by the fence in front of the dome, respecting the safety distance from other groups/classes, for their teacher/assistants to take them to the dome. There will be special corridors for students and parents. After a short opening ceremony, homeroom teachers will take the students to their homeroom classrooms, while the assistants will take the parents around the school in front of the classrooms. The activities will end at approximately 12:30 You should have received all the necessary documents via regular post. We would kindly ask you to send them back to the International office or bring them with you. If you have only recently applied, we will send all the necessary documents via e-mail ASAP. There will be no snack provided.

PYP 2 – MYP 3 (grades 2 – 8)

The opening ceremony will start at 10:00 in the dome. Please do not be late, as there will be a special protocol to enter the dome. Only students should wait by the fence in front of the dome, respecting the safety distance from other groups/classes, for their teacher/assistants to take them to the dome. After a short opening ceremony, homeroom teachers will take the students to their homeroom classrooms. You will be able to pick your child/children up at approximately 11:30 in front of the school. You have received all the necessary documents via regular post. We would kindly ask you to send them back to the International office or bring them with you. If you have only recently applied, we will send all the necessary documents via e-mail ASAP. There will be no snack provided.

Kind regards,
Klemen Strmljan
Head of School

A Message from the Headmistress

Dear students and parents,

I would like to inform you that I have appointed Mr Klemen Strmljan as the new head of Danila Kumar International School. He will start his new role in September.

Yours sincerely,

Mojca Mihelič MA
Headmistress

A Message from Ms Irena Šteblaj

Dear students and parents,

I am retiring in September after being the head of Danila Kumar International School for 24 years, and I consider all the pupils who have attended DKIS up until now my children, and they will forever be in my heart.

It has been a great honour for me to be a part of, work and serve the DKIS community.

I wish you all the best, and a very safe, smooth, happy and successful journey in the future.

Irena Šteblaj

MYP Sports Day – Rašica Hike

Today, the MYP pupils were treated to a day out, a hike to Rašica. The warm sun was tempered by the shade of the cool forest, as we ascended the hill. And on the journey back the pupils enjoyed stretching their legs in the gentle hills of the natural surroundings.

PYP Sports Day – Sava River Hike

The PYP students went on a walk next to the Sava River. They managed around 8km. For some pupils that was a record. Well done!
Denis Divjak

Valeta & Farewell to 8M & 8I

Valeta was held on Friday, 12th June and marked the end of one chapter, and the beginning of one new for the 8th grade pupils. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

PYP Sports Day

The PYP students were enjoying different sports games today such as Ultimate frisbee, Orienteering, Dodgeball, 4 Squares and Tee Ball.
Denis Divjak

Kindergarten Splash Science Day

On Wednesday, June 17th, K1 and K2 had a Splash science day. They listened to a story about a frog family first, then they watched Mr Alen creating a volcano with erupting lava. After, they visited different stations where they were – blowing bubbles, trying whether objects float or sink and washing and hanging out baby clothes.  The children were very happy and excited. The day was a big success.
Sonja Može

5M – Team Building Day

On Tuesday, June 16, the pupils of 5M participated in a Team Building Day. They were participating in fun activities that required them being and working with other people. They had to be principled and show their social skills to successfully complete the challenges. At the end of the day, the pupils agreed that teamwork makes the dream work.
Anja Erjavec

PYP Slovenian Poems

Here are some fun acrostic poems about summer from the PYP Slovenian students.
Tina Frelih

Kindergarten Sports Day – Scavenger Hunt

On Friday, 12th June, we had our sports day – the scavenger hunt.
First, we warmed up in the gym with music and an obstacle course. Then we went outside to find hidden treasures (different toy animals).
We had an amazing time!
P.S. We could not find one giraffe. If you find it, please let us know 🙂
Alen Kovačič

4M Sports Day – Cycling

On Friday, June 12th, the 4M students had a sports day in which they tested their cycling skills. The pupils practiced different aspects of riding a bicycle on an obstacle course. We all had lots of fun, learnt some new skills and enjoyed the warm sunny day.
Simon Zoretič Gajser

5M Sports Day – Athletics

5m students had a sports day – Athletics. They showed their understanding and skills in different Athletic events.
Denis Divjak

MYP Sports Day – Baseball

On Monday, 15th June grades 6 and 7 enjoyed baseball training and played several rounds of the game. They were a bit cautious at first, however, they quickly got it and enjoyed the game in the dome despite the rainy day.
Katarina Čepič

2M Sports Day – Ball Games

The grade 2 students had a sports day – Ball games. The pupils were very active in all games and showed good skills and understanding.
Denis Divjak

INVITATION TO THE FINAL EXHIBITION OF ART WORK – Likfest

Pionrski Dom Ljubljana

Komenskega 9

Dear parents,

Finally, we have a small but strong selection of art work from Ljubljana’s primary schools. Professional artists at Pionirski Dom, Ljubljana, have prepared their final exhibition of the art festival ‘Likfest’. Some of our pupils’ art works have been chosen for this great exhibition.

You are all invited to visit from Monday 8th of June to Thursday 18th of June.

We are glad that our students have participated in this festival and proud to have some students at the final event.

Congratulations to all students and their mentors!

Anja Podreka

The End Of Online Learning

Dear parents,

From today on all our grades are back in school and online learning is officially over.

I would like to commend all our students for their excellent achievements. This unusual situation and individualised learning was a unique and valuable experience for their future. 

I would also like to say a big thank you to all our parents who were our teachers’ assistants in this period. I am aware that it was not easy for some of you, as we have some students who need constant support and encouragement.

Finally, I am very proud of our teachers – their commitment, expertise and hard work.

Our whole school community once again showed its academic excellence.

On Friday you will get the last issue of our Newsletter with information about activities until the end of the school year: various sports days, Valeta for 8th graders, the final event, report cards and yearbooks.

Stay safe and healthy!

Best wishes,

Irena Šteblaj