IB Learner Profiles
On 2nd September 2022, MYP students spent their day exploring the importance of IB LEARNER PROFILES. They discovered that learner profiles are just as important in our everyday lives as they are in school. After checking their preknowledge, they attended four different stations to see the connections and the impact these learner profile traits have on our lives:
#1 – learner profiles on a community level →How learner profiles encourage us to help the community.
#2 – Learner profiles on a school level →How our behaviour impacts the school atmosphere and how learner profiles help us make positive changes.
#3 – Learner profiles on a subject level →How learner profiles help us be more successful in different subjects.
# 4 – Learner profiles on an individual level → Realizing our strengths and weaknesses.
Students then chose one learner profile they will be working on throughout the whole school year of which they will be collecting evidence of their progress along the way.
And it’s not just the students who will be working towards improving in their chosen area, the teachers will also join them and we invite you to participate as well.
It’s the little things that make a big difference, so join us in making these positive changes!
Anja Dežman
1st Day of School
Every new day brings a fresh chance, it brings new hope and it sheds a new light.
Dear students, respected parents and my dearest colleagues. A very warm welcome to each and every one of you.
Today we have many new students among us; therefore, let us welcome them with a smile and loud applause.
Let me return to my opening thought. As we all know the beginning of something new is always a new opportunity. For some of you the novelty might only be a new school year, for some of you a new school and on top of that for some of you even a new country. Nonetheless, you all have something in common; you are all opening a next chapter of your life. A chapter full of challenges. But it depends on you on how to overcome those challenges. Please, have in mind that none of us can be good at everything. Luckily, we are all unique. Therefore, compete only with yourself, learn from your mistakes and always try to do your best. Success has no shortcuts.
With that being said, I would once again like to welcome or welcome you back to DKIS. Let the new school year begin.
Klemen Strmljan
Head of International Department
Summer Holidays – Office Hours
The international office will be closed between 25 July and 16 August.
Our secretary Ms Maya Fürst will be available via e-mail: fuerstm@os-danilekumar.si
School Newspaper – June 2022
You can view or download the latest edition of our School Newspaper here.
6M & 7M – Lundus Beach Park
6M and 7M students had a great sports day, today at Ludus beach volley park. It was fun!😁
MYP – Reading in our Mother Tongues
During the last days of school, MYP students have spent an English lesson reading outside in their mother tongues to celebrate international mindedness at our school. As the students have reflected, reading in our mother tongues is important because:
• the language represents who we are and where we come from
• the language makes our cultural heritage strong
• when we return to our home country, we will be able to speak our language
• the language represents our culture
• it helps us remember our mother tongue and learn how to read it
• it helps us stay in touch with our country, language and culture
• it improves our vocabulary
• it helps us practice our mother tongue so we don’t forget it
… and more.
Ms Tina Frelih
Kindergarten – Laguna swimming pools
Our Kindergarten students visited the Laguna swimming pools on Wednesday, 22 June. They enjoyed jumping, swimming and playing in the water. There was also a playground where they had fun exercising. In the end, they got an ice cream, which was the perfect ending to the day.
K1 & 2 – Slovenian Philharmonic
The Kindergarten children thoroughly enjoyed the visit of the Slovenian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. After the rehearsal, they were presented with interesting musical instruments.
5M Sports Day – Physical Mobility Test
Today the 5M students had the chance to test themselves in a physical ability test, as well as practice their communication skills learnt in their PYP Exhibition, in guiding the rest of the PYP classes around the many varied activities, including Rapid hand movement, an obstacle course performed backwards, bar hold and broad jump, amongst others. The students compared their results to previous years and many were delighted with the progress they had made. 5M also proved to be adept at handling their responsible roles with the younger PYP students.
PYP – Active Days
On Friday, 17 June, the PYP students that completed the ‘Active Days’ chart and handed it in were rewarded with a visit to WOOP Arena! They all enjoyed themselves immensely. Here are some photos of their visit.
PYP – Atlantis Water Park
On Tuesday, 14 June, our PYP students enjoyed a sports day at Atlantis Water Park. They had fun experiencing various water activities.
Kindergarten – postcards for refugees
On Tuesday, 14 June, we got creative and made giant postcards for the refugee children in Moscow Kindergarten to decorate their classroom.
French Exchange – 2022
We are famous 😃
The local newspaper mentioned the exchange and our visit to France: https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/challans-85300/challans-les-correspondants-slovenes-ont-rendu-visite-aux-collegiens-de-saint-joseph-de2851ec-ebf9-11ec-9c83-bfcc11f15cab
Valeta 2022
Valeta was held on Tuesday, 14 June, which marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one for the grade 8 students. We wish them all the very best in their future endeavours. May they strive for their dreams!
Here are some pictures from the event.
French Exchange 2022 – Weekend
The students spent active and interesting days with the French families during the weekend. Hence, it was difficult to say goodbye after all the beautiful and heartfelt moments. But, the way back was quick and easy; we got this😉.
Thanks to all who enabled us to travel and have this wonderful experience. Merci!
French Exchange 2022 – Day 2
We finally got some proper sleep and saw new friendships forming!
Today we visited Ile de Noirmoutier, played scavenger hunt in the city, tried oysters, played on a beautiful beach. What a day! And in the evening the prom dance!
International Day 2021-2022
The International Day wasn’t only special this year, because we couldn’t gather for two years, but we made it special because WE WERE THERE.
A BIG THANKS TO THE PTA MEMBERS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS for helping organise the International day; STUDENTS for preparing such a lovely program; PARENTS for bringing so many different dishes; and the Kiliçaslan family for the KEBABS.
BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
- Moro Foundation for covering the rafting costs
- Alma Dom Nekretnine Pula, Croatia, for donating the main prizes
- E.Leclerc for such lovely raffle prizes
- Kebabči Aga for the delicious kebab
THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR HELPING HANDS!
Vesna Hribar Pilgram
Chair of PTA
Kindergarten – Spring Camp, Last Day
We woke up very excited this morning because we knew that we would be reunited with our mums and dads again. The weather was perfect, so we took a longer hike observing farm animals, fields, meadows and some tractors. When reaching the edge of the forest, we stopped for a snack and started gathering some sticks and branches. We made a real fire, and it was fun, but naturally, we extinguished it before leaving. We received diplomas for courage and participation after lunch and then returned to Ljubljana. We had an amazing time over the past three days, but we were also very happy to return home. We hope to repeat this wonderful experience next year!!!
Kindergarten – Spring Camp, Day 2
After a long sleep, we woke up to a beautiful sunny morning. We went to explore the nearby forest and found many fun obstacle courses there by walking between trees, walking on rocks and crawling under fallen trunks. Then we observed little creatures with a unique magnifying “magic eye”. When we returned, we went climbing. The climbing wall was very challenging, but we were all fearless. In the afternoon, we were told a local folktale about a forest gnome Čatež. We returned to the forest and built many different houses for him using only natural materials. In the evening, we had a dance and performance party with the school children from Stara cerkev who are also staying here at CŠOD Čebelica. Today was awesome but also very tIring, so we are more than ready for bed.
Kindergarten – Spring Camp, Day 1
After a short journey by bus, we arrived at CŠOD Čebelica. First, we made our bed and unpacked our luggage. We are all sleeping in one room, so this will be a lot of fun. We spent our morning playing football and other sports in the playground. After lunch, we went for a walk in a nearby meadow, where we discovered how to use natural colours for colouring. Then, we enjoyed catching and observing little animals in a stream. Finally, our day ended with a short walk with torches around our house.
