Our School Year
2022/2023
September
Opening of the School Year
On first day of school we all meet in PKO in Presov to celebrate an opening of the upcoming school year. We give a warm welcome to first-year students and our school band plays a couple of songs for a lively atmosphere.
Cognitive activities for first-year students
During first days a program School without hatred prepares cognitive activities for first-year students to get them know each other better. They spend their first lessons outside in school garden and then have a tour of the building.
European Day of Languages
Every year on 29th of September we celebrate European Day of Languages. During english lessons and other language lesson our teachers prepare different activities such as quizzes or games.
Oktober
Sock October
During whole month we collect socks for people in need. Anyone can buy new unused socks and place them to a box located in a hallway. At the end of the month the Presov charity collects socks from school and distributes them to people who need them.
Cultural diversity days
At the end of October we celebrate cultures of countries whose language we learn. On first day dress-code is colours of either German, French or Russian flags. Then we celebrate Halloween as American holiday and on last day we dress in typical folk costumes. During lessons we eat foreign food and play different games.
November
Charity Concert
Once in every two years we all gather in Theatre of Jonas Zaborsky in Presov for a charity concert. Some of us participate in the show that is played twice during one day. First performance is for students and the other one is for public. Money that is raised is then given to somebody who needs them.
International Student’s day
On 17th of November there is a national holiday dedicated to events that happened in 1989 known as a Velvet Revolution. A day before we do some activities for students to make their day better. Last year we did a challenge Turn off your mobile and talk!
December
St. Nicolas
In the beginning of December St. Nicolas delivers presents to students which they have sent to each other days before. It is a typical Slovak tradition that starts a Christmas spirit.
Charity Stall
To help others we open a charity stall in Hlavna where we sell home made products. Afterwards the money that was raised then goes to civic association MAGIS.
Open House
For students that want to study in our school next year we organise a open house. Anyone from last graders in primary school can visit and take a tour of the building. New students can see different classrooms, lessons or programs that they can one day be part of.
Christmas Concert
Last day of school before Christmas holiday we go to a concert to get in Christmas mood. This concert is either prepared by students or by professionals. We end early so we can then spend time with our families.
February
School Dance
School dance is organised in the beginning of February by School parliament in association with School company. In 2023 theme was painting Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh. During dance we not only danced but we also painted an imitation of the original painting.
Ski Training
First-graders go on a ski training to Strbske pleso in High Tatras to learn to ski. They are divided to groups based on their level of skiing. They spend 5 days and 4 nights in a hotel and on slopes. After skiing lesson they rest and then play games to socialise.
Valentine’s Day
On Valentines day students can send message or a letter to anybody in school through Valentine’s post organised by School Parliament. This is a very popular activity among students.
April
Rayman’s Week
During Rayman’s week we celebrate patron of our school Jan Adam Rayman who was a was a physician, infectious disease specialist, pharmacist and liked meteorology thats why we dress in colours of rainbow for one week. Usually during this week students go on trips or have some interesting lectures.
May
Goodbye to fourth graders
In the beginning of may we all meet in PKO to give a goodbye to fourth graders. During this time fourth-graders present their tableu with their pictures and perform some shows from their graduation ceremony. Some forth-graders are given little gifts as a thanks for what they have done for school.
Swimming course
During maturita exam second-graders learn how to swim for one week. Every day they go to Presovska Univerzita pool to practise with PE teachers.
June
Children’s Day
On first of June we celebrate a Children’s Day with playing different games and doing some activities we do not usually do. In 2023 chosen students from each class were finding a lost treasure. They had to follow clues and together.
GJARFEST
On 29th of June 2023 we organised a charity music festival GJARFEST. This festival is organised by students once in a couple of years. It took place in Jazdecky areal in Presov. It was opened for public and people could see concerts of Hrdza, Katka Knechtova, SIMILIVINLIFE and more.
End of School Year
During last day of school students are give their school reports as a result of their work during whole year.
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