Language skills are a necessity and a right for EVERYONE – this is one of the main messages of the European Day of Languages, which is celebrated on 26th September.

In the past two weeks, all of our students participated in various activities organised to commemorate the European Day of Languages. They illustrated in how many different tongues we speak amongst ourselves on the map of the world, entitled: Many languages, one world.

Students were exploring about story titles and character names of famous stories, listened to songs in multiple languages, shared common phrases in the different vernaculars we speak, discovered registers which were spoken by some famous people and translated their biographies into various counties’ alphabets.

The students’ work can be seen in the school hallways.

Katarina Lovenjak

On Saturday 22nd September, The social Event at Danila Kumar International School took place. Irena Šteblaj, the headmistress, opened the occasion with a short address, followed by dancing and singing from the PYP. Continuing afterwards in the small gym was Karaoke and dancing for all who were interested, while in the dome sports activities were taking place, and, in addition Mr Klemen was organising a basketball game outside. Meanwhile in the dining room students were having fun doing art activities, while the parents had a chance to meet and chat over a cake and coffee. In the library students and parents had a chance to unwind and read a book together.
Ben Magnay

Grade 1 spent one English lesson outside. Students enjoyed listening to a story read by Ms Andreja and did a picture summary of a story outside too.
Klavdija Čuk

On Thursday, 20 September, the PYP had a sports day dedicated to Ultimate Frisbee. Whilst grades 1 and 2 had station work involving various activities designed to help the students get used to throwing the Frisbee with accuracy and precision, grades 3, 4 and 5 had preparation for a match. The students enjoyed their experience, and improved their Frisbee skills in the process.
Denis Divjak

On Wednesday, 19 September, the MYP had a sports day devoted to Beach Volleyball. The action took place at the Ludus Park facility in Črnuče, where a lot of the world’s best volleyball players have performed. The day comprised of a tournament in which teams competed in a round robin format, for which prizes were won for each grade’s best team. Much fun was had in the sun and on the beaches of Črnuče!

On Thursday, 13 September, Grade 1 students had a very special visitor. Mr Tilen Žvab, a police officer, came to our classroom and took us for a walk around the school. We learnt how to behave safely in traffic and also about the dangers that we can encounter on our way to and from school.
Klavdija Čuk

On Monday 3rd September, Danila Kumar International School was happy to welcome back some of our old students, and introduce some new students into the new school year.  After a short introduction by our Headmistresses, parents and students went off to meet their new teachers and classmates for the new school year.
Ben Magnay

The 23rd and 24th of August saw Danila Kumar host teachers from four different schools for IB PYP and MYP cluster workshops. The MYP workshop – Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning – was focused upon facilitating the understanding that subjects are interdependent, because this equates with real life contexts, and allows students to take a glimpse of what their future careers might look like. This is the workshop leader, Dianne Blackburn’s, description of the course. Tomaž and Urška from Gimnazija Bežigrad said that the workshop was beneficial for helping to find solutions to real life situations. While Marta and Barbara from Matija Gubec International School of Zagreb highlighted the usefulness of the course and that it connected people, bringing different ideas and thoughts together.  The PYP Workshop – Concept Based Learning – was directed at aiding the search for facts, connecting and utilising them. This was how Gareth Jacobson, the workshop leader, summarised the course. Sivija and Danijela from Matija Gubec International School of Zagreb mentioned that the course was well organised and provided useful explanations and examples of lines of inquiry, concepts and questions. In addition, Jennifer from the International School of Carinthia commented that the course gave her the opportunity to look at things with fresh eyes and re-evaluate her central ideas and conceptual thinking. The teachers embraced the chance to discuss and share ideas and opinions, along with commencing with common projects together. All involved were thoroughly engaged and took advantage of the opportunity to get well prepared for the new school year.

Today is the day we depart back home. But before this, students had an amazing day. First we ascended the famous Batu caves. Then we had a fun afternoon, while learning about, washing and feeding elephants in an elephant conservation centre. What a fantastic way to end our adventure.
WSC Team

On Friday, 22nd June the school year was celebrated with the combined Final Event of both national and international departments of OŠ Danile Kumar. Following the Slovenian National Anthem, to celebrate Statehood Day on 25th June, there were many poem recitals, ballet performances as well as musical and dance acts for the audience of teachers and students to enjoy. The event encapsulated what a successful year it has been for the school.