On Tuesday, 27th November, two professional volleyball players from the best team in Slovenia,  ACH Volley, visited our MYP students.  (grade 6 and 7). They gave the students some practice routines and refereed some games.
Mateja Pompe

On Saturday, 24^th November, our school traditionally organised the charity fair ‘Let’s Help our Schoolmates’. The event began with the opening of the bazaar and with the performance of the school choir. The students were selling products they made, including: holiday greetings’ cards, handicrafts, decorations, jewelry, birds seed feeders, fragrance bags, pastries and cookies. They enjoyed buying and selling their products at the fair, through which they learned about responsibility. They could also participate in other events such as art workshops, face painting, karaoke, the photo booth and raffle. Parents were able to participate in the auction, enjoy the tasty goulash, and observe their children’s hard work. They say that the event is also great for socialising. Our head cleaning lady Ms Ranka also participated by taking four afternoons to bake 15 kilograms of cookies according to her own recipes. She has to bake more every year, since they always sell out. However, she enjoys baking for charity or giving them away as gifts.
This year’s students, their families, teachers and other workers from the school really outdid themselves since we were able to raise around 7000 €, the highest amount so far. The money raised will go to the Danila Kumar School Fund, which finances various extra activities for underprivileged children.
Tina Frelih and Katarina Lovenjak

The students of 4B from the national department and students of the afternoon programme from the international department spent two Thursday afternoons learning about Russian culture. On November 15^th, the students participated in a workshop where they were reading Russian fairy tales, created matryoshka dolls and solved a quiz about Russia. They also tried pirozhki, traditional Russian pastry. On November 22^nd, the students visited the Russian Scientific and Cultural Centre. They learned about Russia and its painters and then attended the graphic workshops, led by Mrs. Elena Utkina. The event was financed by Sklad Toneta Pavčka – Aktivnosti za promocijo ruskega jezika in kulture. It was educational, creative and tasty.

We would like to thank the Russian Scientific and Cultural Centre for their cooperation.

Nataša Mukaetova, Simon Zoretič Gajser & Tina Frelih

We have reached the destination. The closing ceremony brought joy, excitement, pride and, of course, medals! Wait, there is more! Danila Kumar is now the proud owner of the very first ToC trophy since we started participating. We could not be more proud! All of our students were awarded and are more than deserving of the accolades they received. The results were fantastic! The students themselves said how grateful they are to all who have made it possible to have this experience. Like true IB students they understand that medals and trophies lose their shine, but experience and knowledge stays with them forever. Congratulations!
Mateja Kores

If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere, it’s up to you, New York, New York.
We woke up bright and early to catch a train to the Big Apple. A day full of surprises, excitement and tall buildings. First it was the famous Lady Liberty and the Staten Island Ferry, then the Wolf, pardon, The Bull of Wall Street. I hope it brings us luck! We were let down by the weather a little, not being able to enjoy the view from the Top of the Rock. However, the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps gave us a thrill on Time Square and we caught a glimpse of what it means to live in one of the most famous cities in the world.
Mateja Kores

The final day of the competition with the prestigious Debate Showcase is successfully behind us. We are proud of all our debaters, and Val Enej Jenko, who represented us in the panel at the Debate Showcase. Oh, wait, no. The day is not over just yet! Tonight, the floors will shake and the students will dance the night away. It’s the Scholar’s Ball. Tomorrow we are off to the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps. I hope we will!
Mateja Kores

The beginning of the competition! Positive excitement was felt from the early morning. The students were sent to different locations to tackle the essays, challenge, and of course, the debates. We did not see each other before dinner. Everyone was very hyper after, talking about the competition, judges and motions. We can say our teams were successful, winning at most of the debates. The evening was relaxed, but the buzz before the next day’s Scholar’s Bowl and the evening dance was palpable. Off to a new day.
Mateja Kores

On the 16th of November 2018, our school served the traditional Slovenian breakfast for the sixth year in a row, we began with a collective breakfast (dark bread, butter, honey, milk and an apple).
The food was of Slovenian origin and was the result of the cooperation between schools, farmers, the food processing industry and beekeepers. It was financed by the Ministry of agriculture, forestry and food.
Afterwards there was discussion and activities on healthy eating and sustainable agriculture.
Ben Magnay

We woke up to a wonderfully sunny morning, yet in shock at the ‘pleasing’ temperature of -4 degrees! Our day’s plan was The Museum of Science, where all kinds of interactive experiments were tried out. Next, was the famous Boston Duck Tour, exploring the city on land and on water. The evening was just right for some shopping and then an early night in, since the next day the journey goes on. Ahead to New Haven!
Mateja Kores

A little jet-legged but enthusiastic we embarked on the Boston Freedom Trail with Mrs Hancock herself. It was pouring down with rain, but that did not bring our spirits down. After purchasing a lifetime supply of umbrellas, we happily discovered the history and significance of Boston. There is no America without some ‘traditional food’ too. The afternoon was dedicated to Harvard. The students were interested in how to apply and what it takes to become a freshman there. The evening debate concluded our day and we fell asleep in no time.
Mateja Kores

After a long day of travelling, transfer and a lot of watched films on the plane, we arrived in Boston safely and jet-lagged. Students are excited. We had a smooth trip and are looking forward to our daily endeavours. Today the schedule lists Boston Freedom Trail and Harvard University.
Mateja Kores

Our teachers attended a workshop on Sustainable development and permaculture for schools and DYV projects lead by Mr. Ratko Johan at Matija Gupca School in Zagreb this weekend. We hope this experience will enhance the development of similar activities and projects in our school.
Ms. Irena Šteblaj