On Wednesday, the 21st June, strudents, teachers and the school’s staff socialized  for the afternoon in the highly anticipated picnic.

At 5 pm, the students prepared a short cultural program in the school hall, and then we were all invited by the head teacher to the school yard, where the picnic was held in a relaxed atmosphere, playing sports and enjoying music of  the Duo Košmerl – our student Mihael and his father.

Of course, there is no picnic without delicious meat and vegetable grill dishes and various baked goods, prepared by mothers and teachers. Pleasantly tired from football, dancing and socializing, we are full of beautiful impressions as it was time to go home.

In this school year the municipalities Črnomelj in Metlika invited the most successful students of our school to a formal reception. In addition to congratulations for their achievements and successes during their schooling, the pupils received either a book gift or a USB flash drive.

The social event at the Mayor of the Municipality of Črnomelj, Ms Mojca Čemas Stjepanović, was held on Friday, 10^th of June, hosted  Matjaž Črnič  and Bogdan Hudorovac.

The reception at the Mayor of the Municipality of Metlika, Mr Darko Zevnik, was held on Tuesday, 21^st June 2016, and was attended by our pupil Michael Košmerl.

Matjaž Črnič

Talented athlete and football player. During his schooling he attended many competitions and achieved remarkable results.

Achievements:

1st place in the national competition 1000 m run,

2nd place at the national competition in badminton,

2nd place at the national competition in cross run,

3rd place at the national competition in badminton.

Several years attending:

– International sculpture colony,

– Theater Groups,

– Chorus  Show Let’s sing,  dance and play.

Bogdan Hudorovac

In addition to a successful school work distinguished by its participation in various competitions, contests, he is a very successful athlete, who won a lot of the first places in regional and national competitions. He is also a talented artist.

Achievements:

– 2 x 1st place in the national competition in the art category wood,

– 1st place in the national competition  60 m run,

– 2nd place in the national competition in cross run.

Several years attending:

– International sculpture colony,

– Theater Groups,

– Chorus Show Let’s sing, dance and play,

– different sports competitions.

Mihael Košmerl

In addition to a successful school work during his schooling at the elementary school Milka Šobar – Nataša, Mihael distinguishes participation in various competitions, contests and shows. He is a musician, who actively participated in the preparation of cultural events in school and on several occasions on behalf of the school as he performed at public events in Bela Krajina.

Achievements:

– 3rd place in the national skiing competition,

– 3rd place in the national competition in crafts.

Several years attending:

– Theater groups,

– Chorus Show Let’s sing, dance and play.

On Friday, 3rd of June 2016, Brežice organized the national athletics championship. Bela krajina was represented by eight students. Bogdan Hudorovac became a champion in 60 m run, with time 7.97. Also first place in 1000 m went to Matjaž Črnič. Other results: Erik Kolenac in 300 m run 7th, Mihael Košmerl in long jump 9th, Mateja Hudorovac  high jump 9th place, Mateja Šuklje 16th place, Snežana Hudorovac 15th and Nastja Džurdževič 17th in 300 m run. In relay race we had a bit of bad luck as our best contestant got hurt, still we succeeded to achieve excellent 6th place.

In May and June, the children accompanied by their teachers, visited the Horse Resort Stariha in the vicinity of Črnomelj. Ana Stariha, the riding instructor, acquainted the children with the horses.

Children got a chance to get closer acquainted with a horse by the name Dixie. Ana has showed the children how to clean and pet him. First they used special brushes and with circular movements they cleaned his hair, removing the dust and dirt. Ana has also showed them how they clean the horse’s hooves.

As the horse was tidied and ready they saddled him together, children put on the helmets and protection vests and went ridding.

One by one the children got up on the horse and under Ana’s leadership went riding a few laps. Their faces lid up as they were riding slowly. Later they took Dixie to the barn and put away the equipment. As Dixie was so kind, he was awarded with apples.

The children enjoyed taking care of the horse as much as the riding itself. They returned to the school excited and hopeful to visit Dixie in the future.

A big thanks to the insurance company Tilia for making this remarkable experience happen.