On Wednesday, March 27th, 2019, we went on an eagerly anticipated trip to Postojna Cave and the Predjama Castle. The Rotary Club Ljubljana in cooperation with the Postojna Cave facilitated the tour.

We started the trip in Bela krajina in the early morning hours. As we arrived, there was the representative of the Postojna Cave, Mrs Mateja Rosa, a representative of the Rotary Club of Ljubljana, Jaka Pucihar with the president of the Rotary Club, Edward Škodič, waiting outside to great us. We then took an underground train ride of the Postojna Cave. Still enthusiastic from the ride, we followed a guide that showed us various cave formations and a world wonder – an olm or baby dragon. In the concert hall, our students sang a song ‘Ena ptička priletela’ and many foreign visitors could enjoy the way it sounded. We then took a tour of the vivarium, where we saw animals that have their habitat in the Postojna Cave. Students were later looking for those tiny animals who were hiding among the dripstones. In the end, we took a short drive to the Predjama Castle to get to know his history. Boys were especially excited as they could try on a knight’s helmet, hold a sword or helebard in their hands and for a brief moment became brave knights.

For most students, this was the first visit to the Postojna Cave, and for sure, this experience will remain for a long time in a beautiful memory. The camera also carefully monitored our visit, so we will be able to recall these memories in December, when the traditional charity Miklavž Concert will took place.

Once again, we thank the Rotary Club Ljubljana and Postojna Cave from our heart for donating us such a nice trip.

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On Thursday, March 21^st, 2019, students, of Milka Šobar-Nataše Elementary School, accompanied by teachers, went on a trip to watch the ski jumping competition in Planica. We gathered at the school early in the morning. The company Krka representative, Miss Tanja Kluge, was already there. She personally handed us Krka gifts – winter caps and water, and wished us a good time in Planica. We enjoyed watching long ski jumps and the Planica atmosphere, as we all returned home with cheerful faces. It was a wonderful day full of sunshine, so we hope to visit the beautiful Dolina pod Poncami again.
We sincerely thank Krka d.d., who enabled us to make this unforgettable trip.

On Friday, March 8th, 2019, at the event ‘Razvajaj se v mestu’, which took place in Črnomelj’s market, clowness Anča Pomaranča also put up her stand. With her heartfelt and good will, she collected charitable donations for the counseling center, intended for all the children of Bela Krajina.
Visitors have shown that they care about the future of children as the donations reached an amazing 665.16 euros. The vice-mayor, Mr. Dubravko Čengija, handed over the donation to the principal, Matjaž Barič. The money will be entirely intended for the purchase of different material and for the activities of the Advisory Center, which operates in Črnomelj, Metlika and Semič. Thank you all for your contribution.
The afternoon passed quickly and in a pleasant atmosphere. We thank everyone who contributed and participated in the organization. The greatest thanks goes to the clowness,  Anica Matkovič, who with her positive attitude, goodness and selflessness managed to collect an amount that surprised us all pleasantly.

Today, March 8^th, 2019, we received a special visit from the Brazilian Ambassador, his Excellency Renato Mosca de Souza, and his wife. On this occasion, we invited the mayor of the Municipality of Črnomelj, Andrej Kavšek, and Mr Andrej Sever, whose visit is always an honor. The event prepared by the pupils and coordinated by the teachers, was devoted to spring.
Rok Perko and Anja Papa successfully led the event. The school’s choir sang songs Čakala bom and Čebelar while accompanied by a school band. Tina Mlakar, played a song on the zithres, Roberta Hudak sang the song of Ena ptička, pupils from the 2nd and 3rd grade  recited Župančič song Ciciban in čebela. The cultural program was completed with the first grade pupils PPVI I, II act, inviting us with singing and dancing to take a bus trip.
During the event pupils handed out flowers to every female teacher to celebrate the international woman’s day. Mr. Mosca de Souza’s wife also received a special bouquet.
At the end, the Brazilian Ambassador wished us a lot of success and creativity and gave us a nice gift – some books in the Slovene language of his choice and a tablet computer, which we will be happy to use in class.
The ambassador and his wife took a tour of the school and tried some food at the banquet prepared by the teacher Martina. With joined forces, we managed to present our school nicely and we believe that the guests will cherish the event as a memorable.

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During the winter holidays (February 21-24), teachers from our school with their colleagues from CIRIUS Vipava, responded to the invitation of the Association of Special Pedagogy Serbia and attended the seminar “Days of Defectologists of Serbia” in Zlatibor. We learned about the novelties of education of children with special needs, actively participated in workshops, followed international presentations of professional works and paid special attention to the exposed examples of good practice, which we ourselves want to introduce into our work. We have established many new contacts with experts from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Macedonia. We will continue to respond to such invitations in the future as well.