NEWS
World Food Day
Library Visit as Part of the Growing with Books Project As part of the national project Growing with Books (Rastem s knjigo), which encourages students to read high-quality young adult literature, especially works by Slovenian authors, students from classes S2S and S5S visited the Oton Župančič Library. They explored the Župančič Memorial Room, strolled among the bookshelves, and listened to a presentation by the librarian. At the end of the visit, each student received a book as a gift. This year, S2S students were given the illustrated crime novel Orientacisti: Škorpijonov pik (The Orienteers: The Scorpion’s Sting) by Nina Mav Hrovat, while S5S students received the novel Koliko še? (How Much Longer?) by Janja Vidmar.
The Success of Our Student, Kolja Gombač We are delighted to share that our student Kolja Gombač has achieved another remarkable success! His comic–graphic story Knife, which had already received an award in the Živel strip – Živela animacija 2025 (Stripburger) competition, has now won first prize at the art contest Colours of Pain, Lines of Hope, organised annually by the Slovenian Medical Students’ Association as part of the project In Reflection (V odsevu). Kolja’s story is inspired by real events from the past year. The complete comic will be on display as part of an exhibition at the Oton Župančič Library in Ljubljana. We sincerely congratulate Kolja on his achievement and look forward to seeing his work!
Kindness Will Give You Wings – Always Say Please and Thank You From 6 to 10 October, the European School of Ljubljana celebrated Children’s Week under the motto “Kindness will give you wings – always say please and thank you.” In the spirit of the LifeComp project, the week was dedicated to acts of kindness, respect, and connection. The celebration began on Monday with a special assembly in the sports hall, bringing together all primary pupils and teachers. To set the tone, the teachers performed the song Respect, a tribute to understanding and valuing one another. Afterwards, pupils worked in groups to creatively – and without words – show the power of kind words and actions. Throughout the week, each class took part in the Chain of Kindness activity. Pupils carried out and recorded good deeds, with every kind gesture adding a new link to the class chain, which grew longer each day. In language lessons, pupils explored words of kindness in different languages and wrote them on colourful slips of paper that later decorated the school corridors. The week concluded on Friday during morning break, when everyone gathered once more. Each class brought its own Chain of Kindness, and together we joined them into one large chain – a symbol of unity, friendship, and togetherness. We ended the celebration with a joyful sing-along of Respect and a shared feeling that kindness truly gives us wings – to lift ourselves and those around us.
Little Artists in Tivoli This week, the children from our nursery enjoyed a lovely outing to Tivoli Park, where they explored the beauty of autumn. Surrounded by colourful trees and falling leaves, they took time to observe nature and express what they saw through painting. Using vibrant colours, the children captured the reds, oranges, and yellows of the season, creating beautiful artworks inspired by the natural world around them. It was a fun and creative way to celebrate autumn and enjoy the fresh outdoor air!
Lecture and Workshop on the Inuit On Monday, 29 September 2025, class P5S received a wonderful surprise. To celebrate her son Jakob’s birthday, his mother, Mrs Andreja Rustja Moškotevc, treated the pupils to a fascinating lecture and hands-on workshop about Inuit life. The pupils listened with great interest, watched an engaging slideshow, tried on real Inuit clothing, and even sampled traditional Inuit bread. After the workshop, they reflected on what surprised and impressed them most about the Inuit: They live in the far north. Teachers carefully record attendance, as children are paid for every hour they spend in school. In the past, they were nomads who moved from place to place. Today, most families live in houses and move only occasionally—usually when they go hunting. When they kill an animal for food, they apologise to it. Since fruit and vegetables don’t grow there, they eat herbivores, as well as lichens and mosses found in the animals’ stomachs. They eat raw meat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They wash their hair once or twice a year using urine. To bathe, they undress outdoors and rub their bodies with snow. Through this experience, the pupils discovered how diverse people’s ways of living and traditions can be—and that every culture has something unique and valuable to teach us. A heartfelt thank-you to Mrs Andreja Rustja Moškotevc for her wonderful gift, inspiring presentation, and unforgettable experience! You can find out more about her work on the Kulturni dan (Cultural Day) website.
Zoja Secures 3rd Place at the National Championship in Koper This past weekend, Koper hosted the open national championship in the Optimist class, attracting more than 140 young sailors from across Europe. The races were close and exciting right to the very end. With just a little more wind, Zoja might have even claimed the very top spot, but with her excellent sailing, she achieved a superb 3rd place.
Success of Our Student Zoja at the Barcolana 57 Regatta Last weekend, Trieste hosted the traditional Barcolana 57 Regatta , one of the largest and most renowned sailing events in the world. This year’s competition brought together around 1,200 boats across all categories, creating a spectacular scene on the Adriatic. In the Optimist class , which featured more than 150 boats , our student Zoja delivered an exceptional performance and finished second among the girls . We are immensely proud of Zoja for her remarkable achievement. Her dedication, perseverance, and courage at sea are truly inspiring. Congratulations, Zoja!
United in a Rainbow of Diversity At the end of the 2024/2025 school year, pupils from Years 3 to 5 of the Slovene and English primary sections of the European School Ljubljana took part in a group animation workshop organised by the Dagiba Institute. Under the guidance of experienced animators and with the support of their teachers, the pupils explored the world of animation and sound, creating animations on the theme of our school’s motto: United in a Rainbow of Diversity. They were involved in every step – from developing ideas and designing characters to filming and sound design. The result of their creative work is a wonderful short animated film, which you can watch at the following link: https://vimeo.com/1117005547/28c1cf9dcc?ts=0&share=copy
World Food Day
Library Visit as Part of the Growing with Books Project As part of the national project Growing with Books (Rastem s knjigo), which encourages students to read high-quality young adult literature, especially works by Slovenian authors, students from classes S2S and S5S visited the Oton Župančič Library. They explored the Župančič Memorial Room, strolled among the bookshelves, and listened to a presentation by the librarian. At the end of the visit, each student received a book as a gift. This year, S2S students were given the illustrated crime novel Orientacisti: Škorpijonov pik (The Orienteers: The Scorpion’s Sting) by Nina Mav Hrovat, while S5S students received the novel Koliko še? (How Much Longer?) by Janja Vidmar.
The Success of Our Student, Kolja Gombač We are delighted to share that our student Kolja Gombač has achieved another remarkable success! His comic–graphic story Knife, which had already received an award in the Živel strip – Živela animacija 2025 (Stripburger) competition, has now won first prize at the art contest Colours of Pain, Lines of Hope, organised annually by the Slovenian Medical Students’ Association as part of the project In Reflection (V odsevu). Kolja’s story is inspired by real events from the past year. The complete comic will be on display as part of an exhibition at the Oton Župančič Library in Ljubljana. We sincerely congratulate Kolja on his achievement and look forward to seeing his work!
Kindness Will Give You Wings – Always Say Please and Thank You From 6 to 10 October, the European School of Ljubljana celebrated Children’s Week under the motto “Kindness will give you wings – always say please and thank you.” In the spirit of the LifeComp project, the week was dedicated to acts of kindness, respect, and connection. The celebration began on Monday with a special assembly in the sports hall, bringing together all primary pupils and teachers. To set the tone, the teachers performed the song Respect, a tribute to understanding and valuing one another. Afterwards, pupils worked in groups to creatively – and without words – show the power of kind words and actions. Throughout the week, each class took part in the Chain of Kindness activity. Pupils carried out and recorded good deeds, with every kind gesture adding a new link to the class chain, which grew longer each day. In language lessons, pupils explored words of kindness in different languages and wrote them on colourful slips of paper that later decorated the school corridors. The week concluded on Friday during morning break, when everyone gathered once more. Each class brought its own Chain of Kindness, and together we joined them into one large chain – a symbol of unity, friendship, and togetherness. We ended the celebration with a joyful sing-along of Respect and a shared feeling that kindness truly gives us wings – to lift ourselves and those around us.
Little Artists in Tivoli This week, the children from our nursery enjoyed a lovely outing to Tivoli Park, where they explored the beauty of autumn. Surrounded by colourful trees and falling leaves, they took time to observe nature and express what they saw through painting. Using vibrant colours, the children captured the reds, oranges, and yellows of the season, creating beautiful artworks inspired by the natural world around them. It was a fun and creative way to celebrate autumn and enjoy the fresh outdoor air!
Lecture and Workshop on the Inuit On Monday, 29 September 2025, class P5S received a wonderful surprise. To celebrate her son Jakob’s birthday, his mother, Mrs Andreja Rustja Moškotevc, treated the pupils to a fascinating lecture and hands-on workshop about Inuit life. The pupils listened with great interest, watched an engaging slideshow, tried on real Inuit clothing, and even sampled traditional Inuit bread. After the workshop, they reflected on what surprised and impressed them most about the Inuit: They live in the far north. Teachers carefully record attendance, as children are paid for every hour they spend in school. In the past, they were nomads who moved from place to place. Today, most families live in houses and move only occasionally—usually when they go hunting. When they kill an animal for food, they apologise to it. Since fruit and vegetables don’t grow there, they eat herbivores, as well as lichens and mosses found in the animals’ stomachs. They eat raw meat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They wash their hair once or twice a year using urine. To bathe, they undress outdoors and rub their bodies with snow. Through this experience, the pupils discovered how diverse people’s ways of living and traditions can be—and that every culture has something unique and valuable to teach us. A heartfelt thank-you to Mrs Andreja Rustja Moškotevc for her wonderful gift, inspiring presentation, and unforgettable experience! You can find out more about her work on the Kulturni dan (Cultural Day) website.
Zoja Secures 3rd Place at the National Championship in Koper This past weekend, Koper hosted the open national championship in the Optimist class, attracting more than 140 young sailors from across Europe. The races were close and exciting right to the very end. With just a little more wind, Zoja might have even claimed the very top spot, but with her excellent sailing, she achieved a superb 3rd place.
Success of Our Student Zoja at the Barcolana 57 Regatta Last weekend, Trieste hosted the traditional Barcolana 57 Regatta , one of the largest and most renowned sailing events in the world. This year’s competition brought together around 1,200 boats across all categories, creating a spectacular scene on the Adriatic. In the Optimist class , which featured more than 150 boats , our student Zoja delivered an exceptional performance and finished second among the girls . We are immensely proud of Zoja for her remarkable achievement. Her dedication, perseverance, and courage at sea are truly inspiring. Congratulations, Zoja!
United in a Rainbow of Diversity At the end of the 2024/2025 school year, pupils from Years 3 to 5 of the Slovene and English primary sections of the European School Ljubljana took part in a group animation workshop organised by the Dagiba Institute. Under the guidance of experienced animators and with the support of their teachers, the pupils explored the world of animation and sound, creating animations on the theme of our school’s motto: United in a Rainbow of Diversity. They were involved in every step – from developing ideas and designing characters to filming and sound design. The result of their creative work is a wonderful short animated film, which you can watch at the following link: https://vimeo.com/1117005547/28c1cf9dcc?ts=0&share=copy
World Food Day
Library Visit as Part of the Growing with Books Project As part of the national project Growing with Books (Rastem s knjigo), which encourages students to read high-quality young adult literature, especially works by Slovenian authors, students from classes S2S and S5S visited the Oton Župančič Library. They explored the Župančič Memorial Room, strolled among the bookshelves, and listened to a presentation by the librarian. At the end of the visit, each student received a book as a gift. This year, S2S students were given the illustrated crime novel Orientacisti: Škorpijonov pik (The Orienteers: The Scorpion’s Sting) by Nina Mav Hrovat, while S5S students received the novel Koliko še? (How Much Longer?) by Janja Vidmar.
The Success of Our Student, Kolja Gombač We are delighted to share that our student Kolja Gombač has achieved another remarkable success! His comic–graphic story Knife, which had already received an award in the Živel strip – Živela animacija 2025 (Stripburger) competition, has now won first prize at the art contest Colours of Pain, Lines of Hope, organised annually by the Slovenian Medical Students’ Association as part of the project In Reflection (V odsevu). Kolja’s story is inspired by real events from the past year. The complete comic will be on display as part of an exhibition at the Oton Župančič Library in Ljubljana. We sincerely congratulate Kolja on his achievement and look forward to seeing his work!
Kindness Will Give You Wings – Always Say Please and Thank You From 6 to 10 October, the European School of Ljubljana celebrated Children’s Week under the motto “Kindness will give you wings – always say please and thank you.” In the spirit of the LifeComp project, the week was dedicated to acts of kindness, respect, and connection. The celebration began on Monday with a special assembly in the sports hall, bringing together all primary pupils and teachers. To set the tone, the teachers performed the song Respect, a tribute to understanding and valuing one another. Afterwards, pupils worked in groups to creatively – and without words – show the power of kind words and actions. Throughout the week, each class took part in the Chain of Kindness activity. Pupils carried out and recorded good deeds, with every kind gesture adding a new link to the class chain, which grew longer each day. In language lessons, pupils explored words of kindness in different languages and wrote them on colourful slips of paper that later decorated the school corridors. The week concluded on Friday during morning break, when everyone gathered once more. Each class brought its own Chain of Kindness, and together we joined them into one large chain – a symbol of unity, friendship, and togetherness. We ended the celebration with a joyful sing-along of Respect and a shared feeling that kindness truly gives us wings – to lift ourselves and those around us.
Little Artists in Tivoli This week, the children from our nursery enjoyed a lovely outing to Tivoli Park, where they explored the beauty of autumn. Surrounded by colourful trees and falling leaves, they took time to observe nature and express what they saw through painting. Using vibrant colours, the children captured the reds, oranges, and yellows of the season, creating beautiful artworks inspired by the natural world around them. It was a fun and creative way to celebrate autumn and enjoy the fresh outdoor air!
Lecture and Workshop on the Inuit On Monday, 29 September 2025, class P5S received a wonderful surprise. To celebrate her son Jakob’s birthday, his mother, Mrs Andreja Rustja Moškotevc, treated the pupils to a fascinating lecture and hands-on workshop about Inuit life. The pupils listened with great interest, watched an engaging slideshow, tried on real Inuit clothing, and even sampled traditional Inuit bread. After the workshop, they reflected on what surprised and impressed them most about the Inuit: They live in the far north. Teachers carefully record attendance, as children are paid for every hour they spend in school. In the past, they were nomads who moved from place to place. Today, most families live in houses and move only occasionally—usually when they go hunting. When they kill an animal for food, they apologise to it. Since fruit and vegetables don’t grow there, they eat herbivores, as well as lichens and mosses found in the animals’ stomachs. They eat raw meat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They wash their hair once or twice a year using urine. To bathe, they undress outdoors and rub their bodies with snow. Through this experience, the pupils discovered how diverse people’s ways of living and traditions can be—and that every culture has something unique and valuable to teach us. A heartfelt thank-you to Mrs Andreja Rustja Moškotevc for her wonderful gift, inspiring presentation, and unforgettable experience! You can find out more about her work on the Kulturni dan (Cultural Day) website.
Zoja Secures 3rd Place at the National Championship in Koper This past weekend, Koper hosted the open national championship in the Optimist class, attracting more than 140 young sailors from across Europe. The races were close and exciting right to the very end. With just a little more wind, Zoja might have even claimed the very top spot, but with her excellent sailing, she achieved a superb 3rd place.
Success of Our Student Zoja at the Barcolana 57 Regatta Last weekend, Trieste hosted the traditional Barcolana 57 Regatta , one of the largest and most renowned sailing events in the world. This year’s competition brought together around 1,200 boats across all categories, creating a spectacular scene on the Adriatic. In the Optimist class , which featured more than 150 boats , our student Zoja delivered an exceptional performance and finished second among the girls . We are immensely proud of Zoja for her remarkable achievement. Her dedication, perseverance, and courage at sea are truly inspiring. Congratulations, Zoja!
United in a Rainbow of Diversity At the end of the 2024/2025 school year, pupils from Years 3 to 5 of the Slovene and English primary sections of the European School Ljubljana took part in a group animation workshop organised by the Dagiba Institute. Under the guidance of experienced animators and with the support of their teachers, the pupils explored the world of animation and sound, creating animations on the theme of our school’s motto: United in a Rainbow of Diversity. They were involved in every step – from developing ideas and designing characters to filming and sound design. The result of their creative work is a wonderful short animated film, which you can watch at the following link: https://vimeo.com/1117005547/28c1cf9dcc?ts=0&share=copy