Summer Mission for Innovation in Education

How Our Teachers Discovered New Methods in Ireland, Spain, and Malta Thanks to Erasmus+

Some of our teachers didn’t rest even during the summer holidays. In an effort to make teaching more effective and strengthen their methodology, they took part in professional development courses abroad. They visited Ireland, Malta, and Spain, bringing back valuable experience while also improving their English communication skills.

The training programs focused on the CLIL method, which connects science subjects with the English language, as well as on technological innovations in education and a Spanish language and methodology course — all aimed at fostering multilingualism among students.

Cultural activities were also part of the experience, enriching their perspective on education in an international context. Thanks to the Erasmus+ grant, we are moving forward — with new ideas, motivation, and a renewed passion for innovation.

Visit from Colegio Montessori Salamanca

During the first week of September, our school welcomed teachers from Colegio Montessori Salamanca (Spain) as part of their Erasmus+ project. The purpose of the visit was to exchange experiences and gain inspiration for innovative teaching methods.

The presentation of our school was led by Ms. Peťka Sýkorová and Mr. Chris Ehrola, with Ms. Fernanda Alvarado helping to bridge the language barrier.

Our Spanish colleagues came to learn about our school’s innovative approach to education, shared their own experiences, and even taught a music class in Spanish together with Ms. Barborka, which the students truly enjoyed.

They took part in job shadowing, during which they observed practical examples of active learning methods. Ms. Deniska Ščerbáková demonstrated how technology and digital applications can be effectively integrated into lessons.

The visitors also joined a Lego Engineering workshop connected to STEAM education, led by Mr. Ľubo Gregor, where they saw how students work with technology directly during classes.

Our Executive Director and Future Classroom Lab Ambassador for Slovakia, Ms. Evka Polláková, introduced the visitors to the principles of the Future Classroom Lab (FCL) in our FCL BESST space. She explained how this environment fosters collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, and how FCL concepts can easily be implemented in other schools as well.

The visit brought valuable insights and further strengthened international cooperation in education.

European Day of Languages

On Friday, September 26, our school celebrated the European Day of Languages with a range of fun and educational activities across art, music, and English classes. Students enjoyed presentations and videos about Europe’s linguistic diversity and tested their knowledge through engaging Kahoot quizzes.

Younger pupils played Pictionary and completed colouring pages and crosswords, while older students took part in an exciting Language Challenge, completing tasks and guessing languages in a class competition.

The day encouraged curiosity, creativity, and teamwork, while highlighting the importance of learning and appreciating different languages and cultures across Europe.

Safe on the Roads

Pupils from Years 3 and 4 took part in an engaging and educational excursion to the traffic playground in Galanta. Under the guidance of excellent instructors, they had the opportunity to practise proper behaviour in road traffic — both as pedestrians and cyclists.

The children revised traffic signs, practised safe road-crossing rules, and enjoyed riding bicycles and scooters. The weather was perfect, the mood was cheerful, and everyone truly enjoyed the day.

It was a wonderful way to connect learning with real-life experience and strengthen their understanding of road safety.

We earned the Green School Certificate

We are proud to announce that our school has received the international @Green School certificate and flag, symbolizing our commitment to protecting the environment.

The theme of this certification period was Food – together, we explored ways to reduce waste, support local sources, and become more mindful of what we eat.

A heartfelt thank you to all students, teachers, and supporters whose creativity, energy, and dedication helped us achieve this success.

Every step counts – together, we are shaping a healthier and greener future!

School Opening 2025/2026

We opened the new school year 2025/2026 with great joy and ceremony. We are delighted to have reunited and warmly welcomed back amongst us the year one students, all pupils and staff who have joined or are part of our school family.

Our school is not just a place where children learn to read, write and count. It is a place where friendships are formed, characters are built, and talents are discovered. For many, it's a second home where they feel part of something bigger.

We look forward to all the challenges that lie ahead this year, and hope that together we can overcome them. Together we are creating a place where everyone can grow, learn and be the best they can be.

We wish all of our students a successful and happy year at Besst!

BESST ADVENTURE

The Besst Adventure Summer Camp showed the children the mysteries of Smolenice Castle. We experienced a bit of fear and mystery during the tour of the city of Trnava as a city of crime and the kingdom of bones. Did you know that the goblin Hámroško really exists? We met him and had a great deal of fun in the Beautiful Forest. Thursday was the day we became archaeologists and we actually found pieces of history. We ended our whole week at the cinema with the new release: The Smurfs in the Movie.

INFINITE LEGO WORLD (14. - 18.7.2025)

This summer camp was a dream come true for all little builders and explorers! The children immersed themselves in creating their own underwater world out of LEGO – from colorful coral reefs and diverse sea creatures to research stations and various types of transport. They even designed a coastal town to complete the story of their ocean adventure.

Their creations came to life thanks to programmable LEGO WeDo and SPIKE components – fish were swimming, submarines moving, and the entire world suddenly felt alive.

They drew additional inspiration outside the camp through visits to Haus des Meeres in Vienna and the Natural History Museum in Bratislava, where they learned fascinating facts about marine life.

To wrap it all up, each team created a short animated story using the Stop Motion app, resulting in a shared video that captured their unique LEGO world.

Beyond building, the kids enjoyed plenty of outdoor fun, played Minecraft, crafted their own “fossils” from modeling clay, and tested their reflexes with a LEGO reaction game.

It was a week full of imagination, teamwork, and unforgettable experiences!

Following the traces of history (7.- 11.7. 2025)

A week of fun and new knowledge opened the historical park in Štefanová. The children had the opportunity to see and experience how life was lived in the olden times, whether as warriors or ordinary people on the farm.

The next day we took shelter from the rain in the well-preserved castle of Červený kameň, which enchanted us with its splendid furniture, furnishings and weapons from the Renaissance period.

The next day we went to visit the museum and open-air museum in Nitra, the children also had the opportunity to personally look into the historic agricultural machinery, vehicles, aircraft, as well as the first school classroom or shop.

On the penultimate day of our camp we were transported to 13th century Hrušov Castle, where treasure is said to be buried. During the camp we also played many social or movement games and creative activities such as painting on stones, the children created their own labyrinths, drew their castle or stepped into the role of fashion designers. We finished the camp with a visit to the cinema, the fairy tale Lilo and Stich.

🌟END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION 2024/2025🌟

It’s time to pause and reflect on all the beautiful moments we’ve shared throughout this school year.

It was a year full of togetherness, small and big joys, discoveries, learning, and growing side by side.

Each of us contributed to making our school a place where children felt safe, accepted, and happy — a place where they could grow day by day with a smile.

Together, we learned not only new knowledge, but also how to be patient, kind, and supportive of one another.

A heartfelt thank you to all the children, parents, and teachers for your trust, support, and the time we’ve spent together.

We wish you a wonderful summer full of rest, laughter, and sunny adventures!

Sports day

Sports Day

Our school playground hosted the much-loved Sports Day, with all pupils from Year 1 to Year 7 joining in. They took part in a variety of fun activities—from relay races and sack jumping to different ball games. The kids showed not only great athletic skills but also team spirit, enthusiasm, and pure joy in moving.

The weather was on our side, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the smiles on the children’s faces were the best reward.

A big thank you to all the teachers, participants, and parents who helped making this event a success.

We’re already looking forward to next year.

LEARNING TRNAVA

We presented our school and our work with LEGO at the "Learning Trnava" festival.

The Private Kindergarten and Private Primary School BESST joined forces to prepare activities for a booth at the festival, which is visited by students from schools across Trnava.

Our booth was very popular among the children, as they had the chance to try programming a simple robot and test the speed of their own reactions on a reaction tester built entirely from LEGO and powered by the LEGO Education SPIKE Prime robotic kit, programmed by our students Hana P., Matej S., and Eliott P.

The youngest visitors had the opportunity to work with the Six Bricks set from LEGO Duplo.

PRESENTATION

In the second semester, our students worked on a variety of projects as part of their individual study plans, which they presented during a festive afternoon full of creativity and good deeds.

We enjoyed an art exhibition, the launch and book signing of an original comic book, a journey through the history of photography, and a quiz about the flags of the world.

After the presentations, the students prepared interactive activities, fun games, a tasting of dishes from different countries, a comic book sale, and a photomagnet-making station for our guests. Visitors could take home these little keepsakes for symbolic prices.

All proceeds will go to a good cause – the students will donate them to the dog shelter in Trnava, the retirement home in Cífer, and the PLAMIENOK n.o. nonprofit organization.

Our students are showing that they can connect their knowledge with their passions, and at the same time, that they have heart and empathy. We are proud of them!

MUSICAL CONCERT

At the end of the school year, we enjoyed a musical concert performed by students who had attended music clubs throughout the year – piano, guitar, and flute. Under the guidance of their instructors, the children showcased everything they had learned and transported us into a world of tones, melodies, and pure joy from music.

Each performance was a testament to their effort, perseverance, and above all, their joy of playing.

"Music should not be played for fame, but for joy."

And that’s exactly what was achieved – creating an environment where children played for themselves, their loved ones, and their friends with genuine joy.

We thank all the students and teachers for the beautiful experience that reminded us how precious music is in the everyday life of the school.

School barbecue

This year again, our traditional school barbecue was filled with joy, music, dancing, sports, and a great atmosphere around the fire.

The event was a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their dance and gymnastics skills in front of their parents. Children enjoyed fun activities such as sports tournaments, riding the mechanical bull, and face painting.

A big thank you to everyone who took part – thanks to you, we were able to share special moments that brought our school community and families even closer together.

Outdoor school

GREETINGS FROM THE MOUNTAIN HOTEL

Our lower primary students spent a week in a nature school surrounded by mountain scenery, sunshine, and great energy. Each day was filled with games, creative activities, movement, and evening programs with animators that the kids truly enjoyed.
They also visited the zoo, got to know the animals – and also each other. New friendships were made, there was lots of laughter, and the time spent together outside of the classroom made everyone feel more fresh.
They returned home with plenty of memories and experiences they’ll remember for a long time. We’re already looking forward to what comes next!

Green School: Less Waste, More Taste

Our school was visited by an evaluation committee as part of the Green School project, which we actively pursued throughout the school year with a focus on food. We were the only school in Trnava to fully engage in the program – and we achieved great success.

Collaboration between students and the school chef in creating the menu proved to be an effective way to reduce food waste by up to 11%. The activity received a lot of positive attention, and we plan to continue it. Our talented students from the Green School committee prepared delicious refreshments for the visitors, using local ingredients, fruits, and vegetables.

Delegation from Kenya and Malaysia

Our school was recently visited by a delegation from universities in Kenya and Malaysia, consisting of academic representatives primarily active in the fields of education and research.

From Kenya:

• Prof. Maureen Olel – Dean of the Faculty of Education at Maseno University in Kisumu

• Prof. Anne Kisulu – Dean of Moi University in Eldoret

From Malaysia:

• Prof. Nordin Mamat – Director of the Centre for Educational Research, Faculty of Human Resource Development, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim

The group was accompanied by Assoc. Prof. RNDr. Vladimír Frišták, PhD., Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Education.
The school was represented by Ms. Danka, the principal, who gave them a warm welcome, and Mr. Rasťo, who guided them through the school premises and introduced them to the school’s daily life and organization.

The delegation attended several lessons and showed great interest in touring the modern Future Classroom Lab, which serves as a model of an innovative approach to education.

The visit took place in a very friendly atmosphere, and we believe our international guests left with many inspiring ideas and positive impressions.

LONDON

✈️ Greetings from London!

Our lower secondary students have set off on an exciting journey to the United Kingdom! 🏰

We’ve arrived in London by plane and are exploring iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Greenwich and the Prime Meridian, the Cutty Sark, the Tower of London, and many more.
There’s even something magical for Harry Potter fans – a visit to the Harry Potter Studio, where the world of Hogwarts comes to life! 🧙‍♂️🪄

Each day is filled with unforgettable experiences, new discoveries, and shared moments we’ll cherish for a long time. 🧳📸

Smart Choices Start Early

We organized a workshop focused on the risks of consuming energy drinks at a young age. We discussed with the students their ingredients, effects on health, and possible side effects. It is important for children to understand what they are consuming — that’s why we maintain an open and clear dialogue with them.