Important Notice
Dear Parents,
we would like to keep our students safe so we will introduce some measures until the situation with coronavirus improves:
1. postpone all collapsed days which include travelling in Slovenia and abroad, travelling by public transportation in Ljubljana, and large group activities and events.
2. postpone all large events for students and parents in our school.
We will try to minimise disruption to teaching and learning and protect students and staff through everyday practices (e.g., encouraging hand hygiene, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, reduce close contact among students, avoid activities for larger groups, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects in the classrooms and common spaces in school, air classrooms, organise activities outside and promote a healthy lifestyle).
We will organise the March meetings for parents online. The homeroom teachers or homeroom substitute teachers will send you the information they want to share with you and you can ask questions or give suggestions via e-mail. All the e-mail addresses of our teachers are on our website (http://en.os-danilekumar.si/contacts/). The MYP students will get their projected grades on Monday, 16 March as planned.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Irena Steblaj
Head
Latest Newsletter in Russian
The latest Newsletter, in the Russian language, is available to view or download here.
Preventive Actions to Help Prevent the Spread of Viruses
- Stay at home when you are sick.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the rubbish bin.
- Avoid close contact with people (kissing, hugging, shaking hands,…)
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitisers/wipes when using frequently touched objects and surfaces (buses, public spaces)
Irena Šteblaj
Oil Spills
As part of the Service Project, one pupil has carried out research with regard to oil spills and how to deal with them effectively.
Read the article here.
WSC Workshop
On Friday afternoon, Danila Kumar International School hosted Aniket Godbole, our former student, now a two time national debate champion and currently best speaker in Europe. Additionally, as a past WSC alumnus, he was among the top 50 scholars and debaters at both, the Hanoi Globals and Tournament of Champions in 2017. Aniket prepared a 5-hour workshop on argumentation for experienced debaters. Students and mentors from four different schools (Osnovna šola Dravlje, Electrotechnical and Computer Technical School and Secondary School, Vector International Academy and Danila Kumar International School) joined in learning, debating and the exploration of the World Scholar’s Cup curriculum, as the World Scholar’s Cup Ljubljana Regional Round 2020 is approaching soon. The workshops were very intense and the pupils were not only able to share their experiences, but also to advance their debating skills to the next level, making them more prepared for their future public speaking performances. We would like to thank Aniket sincerely for this wonderful workshop and contribution to our school community.Katarina Lovenjak
MYP Cultural Day – Modern Tools for Language Learning
On Friday, 28th of February, the MYP students participated in variety of workshops in which they explored different modern methods for language learning, such as cooking with apps, mnemonic techniques, language apps and didactic games. The use of technology and games in the school environment can change the learning experience for the better because these tools offer students a fun-filled and relaxing learning atmosphere. The pupils finished their day with the reflection in the auditorium which was followed by a feast of delicious dishes prepared in the cooking workshop.
Ajda Žagar
4M Science Day
The 4M students ended their school week with a science day. They were able to choose among nine interesting experiments from static electricity to magnetism, and electrical circuits to sound waves. The pupils learnt a lot and enjoyed themselves greatly.
Aja Komel
PYP – Shrove Tuesday
On Tuesday, 24th February, PYP students organized shrove Tuesday activities during afternoon care. Kindergarten and 1M students celebrated together and presented their costumes to each other. The pupils from 2 – 5M also joined together, danced and played archery games.
Sonja Može
Cooking Club
Take a look at an article about our Cooking Club here!
Anti Virus Measures
- Our cleaners are disinfecting our facilities on a regular basis.
- We air the classrooms, students have to wash their hands on a regular basis and sneeze into their upper sleeve.
- Students spend main breaks and a lot of time during afternoon activities outside in school playgrounds.
- Visitors and new students must provide certificates from Slovenian medical centres that they do not have any transmissible diseases, otherwise they cannot enter our school.
- If students show any signs of illness (bad cold, temperature, sickness) they are sent home immediately.
- We encourage our students to exercise, sleep a lot and have regular healthy meals to boost their immune systems.
Ms Irena Šteblaj
MYP Cultural Day – Modern Tools for Language Learning
Ms Mateja Kores
New Newsletter in Russian
You can view and download the latest newsletter in Russian here.
2M Cultural Day
On Tuesday, February 11th, the second grade enjoyed the exploration of various artists and their artwork. They were inspired by Matisse and researched many art elements.Teja Klavs
Mini Debate Event
On Monday, February 10, the MYP students and students attending debate extracurricular activities will be able to take part in an in-school Mini-debate tournament. Relatives, teachers and friends are welcome to come and see the debates.Katarina Lovenjak
MYP Winter Sports Day
Today, the MYP had a beautiful sunny day for our winter sports day. We had a lot of fun with different winter sports, and everything went extremely well.Adam Kastrevc
Civil Engineering Secondary School Visit
As part of the Service Project, Arina and her Mentor attended Lectures and a Round Table about Ecology in Construction and Construction Waste Materials as Renewable Sources, organised by the Secondary School of Civil Engineering, Geodesy and the Environmental School in Ljubljana on 6th February.
Above are Arina with the School’s Headmaster and Professor.
Poli Hočevar Eve
PYP Winter Sports Day
The PYP students went to Jezersko on a winter sports day. They enjoyed different activities and had lots of fun.Denis Divjak
2M Cultural Day
On the 5th February, we had 2 guest speakers in the second grade. As a part of our unit exploration about expressing feelings and ideas through arts, Mrs and Mr Rhind-Tutt joined us and kindly shared their experiences and knowledge from that field.Teja Klavs
Handwriting Week
During handwriting week the students payed special attention to the Importance of handwriting. They created many handwritten products, showed their neatest notebooks, wrote letters and created Valentine’s cards. What was exceptionally interesting was 7th grader Yuchen’s presentation and collection of Chinese calligraphy works.Katarina Čepič
3M Cultural Day – The Museum of Architecture and Design
Today, 3M were treated to a trip to MOA, The Museum of Architecture and Design. Our hosts first gave us a look at a scale model of the 500 year old home of the museum, and explained its various facets. Then we glimpsed back in time at numerous examples of different elements of design. This all proceeded the workshop, which related how the human body is similar to the design of various structures and bridges, while the students were utilised as pillars and tools of suspension. The pupils then became architects themselves and constructed a suspension bridge and a Roman aquaduct. On reflection, the pupils and teachers were much enlightened and thankful for their journey into architecture and design.
