Adaptation day

On last Friday we had our Adaptation day. We got to know each other better, we learned how to unite the team and much more. Our day was full of fun activities - check out our photos.

Presents for Y1 pupils

Thanks to STEFE Trnava, s.r.o. the beginning of school year 2020/2021 was even more joyful. Like every year, they brought a goodie bag full of school supplies for every Year 1 pupil at our school. This nice gesture made our day even better and put a big smile on our faces.
Thank you for visiting us and bringing the presents. We look forward to seeing you next year.

New school year 2020/2021

We started the 2020/2021 school year a little differently than we are used to.
Despite the masks and new school rules, we did not hide the joy of meeting each other.

Dear students, in school year 2020/2021 we wish you a lot of success and good health.
Together we will handle all the opstacles.

Farm life

Our last week of BESST summer camps was filled with adventures of life in nature. We found that it is not only hard work but also fun. We started our adventure in the Corn Maze in Vlčkovce. Janka from Baterkáreň told us about herbs and together we made lavender bags, herbal soaps and bath bombs. At Kamenný mlýn ponds we caught a few small fish, which we then let back into the water. We tried out several crafts on Dolné Orešany farm - we tried ourselves as bakers, pottery and wireworks... The Maradriam kennel gave us a quick course in agility, breeding and care for Sheltie dogs and long-haired Collies. We ended our great week in Medolandia in Dolná Krupa. Here we learned something new about bees, we saw a pack of honey, expored the area and enjoyed a great lunch. We look forward to next year.

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Oscars week

Our older kids had the opportunity to attend Oscars week, where they recorded their own movie. Not only did they record, edit, write the script etc., but they also experienced basic acting training. They worked on their voice, movement, cooperation, fantasy and creativity.
The results are amazing, their movies are a proof of their hard work and dedication. At the end, all campers attended a glamorous Oscars party.

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Land of adventures

During the first week of August, we drew our land of adventures and experienced them. We visited the gallery of optical illusions of Tripland, where we hid in a bubble under the sea, floated in space or fed monkeys. We had fun jumping in Jump arena in Bratislava and Trnava. We also wandered in a corn maze and successfully found clues, solved tasks and found our way out.

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Young artist

During the summer camp called Young artist we created many art pieces not only in our studios, but also outside in the school yard.

We started the week with a film morning, where we got acquainted with animated images of music. We used this experience in intuitive painting. The following days we tried Think Art and The Big Picture techniques. We enjoyed a trip to the manor house in Dolná Krupa, where, in addition to interesting paintings, we had the opportunity to see a forty-five-meter redwood tree in a historical park. On the last day of our camp, each of us tried out what it’s like to be Picasso.
Throughout the week, we worked on our memorial book, in which we recorded all the wonderful experiences that the Young Artist camp brought us.

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On the way

During the week we visited mini tropical forest at Haluzicka gorge and ruins of an old church nearby. We walked through Hlbočianksa valley - the largest and most beautiful valley of Smolenice karst. At Včelárska paseka museum in Kráľová pri Senci we learned a lot of interesting and useful facts about bees. We also visited Malkia park and finished our great week watching a film at cinema.

Magical forrest

During the week we visited the nest at Plavecký castle, we conquered the highest peak of Little Carpathians - Ostrý kameň. We also took a pleasant walk to Branč castle, Korlátka castle and Rozbehy lookout. We finished the week by visiting Molpír fort and learning how to kindle a fire using tinderbox.

Ice cream at Smolenice was a sweet reward for all of us.

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Wanderings

On the first week of our school holiday, during the school camp called Wanderer we did excatly what the name of the camp says – we went wandering. There were 24 of us from Year 2 - Year 4 and together we discovered many interesting places around Trnava: we visited Farm house Náš sen in Pusté Uľany, where we learned a lot about animals, we fed bunnies, goats, lambs, llama. We also combed goats, went for a boat ride and took piglet to a pasture. On the next day we visited Piešťany power plant. We tried to create simple circuits on paper and learned a lot about plants and bees. Then we visited Piešťany Spa Island and went for a train ride. At Trnava rope playground we tested our sthrenght – some of us even tried 8m jump and then we tested our patience and precision at a golf course. On the last day of our camp we went for relaxing forrest walk and visited amazing ruins of Katarínka castle. We also created loads od comics and artipeces at school.
The whole week was quickly over and we are already loking forward to our new holiday adventures.
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Back in time

Guess who enjoyed the view from the tower of Smolenice Castle, unlocked the gates of Červený kameň Castle, cooled in Driny Cave, smelled roses in Countess Henrietta's rose garden and watched the film Forward at cinema?

Motivation system results for school year 2019/2020

During the school year our pupuls were collecting pins for their projects - they read books, visited places, made extra effort during online lessons…
Their year-round effort was rewarded and announced during the school assebly at school playground. Congratulations to all who won their prizes! Take a well deserved rest during the holidays and get new inspiration for your next projects!

Year 1 playing golf

On last Friday of school year 2019/2020 we tried out a new sport - golf. After the sky has cleared out we would test our golfing skills.
It was a great day for all of us.

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Cyber4kids

Did you know that social networks were here before the Internet? Or that it can sometimes better not to tell the truth? And what exactly is personal data?
Our Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils had an opportunity to find out more about this during interactive webinars on social networking and personal data protection which were delivered by professionals from DigiQ and KPMG Slovakia. Since this is a very popular topic among children, we are also preparing another interactive webinar where experts will answer their questions.
To make sure parents are also familiar with the online world, we are also preparing a webinar about the same topics for parents.

Sock challenge at BESST

On 21st March 2020 our school took part in Sock Challenge.

What is a sock challenge?
On this day, two different socks are worn to celebrate human uniqueness. The challenge is addressed to all who want to show solidarity and support for people with Down syndrome and their families. At the same time, it broadens the awareness that a person with Down syndrome makes this world more beautiful, varied, interesting and inspiring.
Why socks?
Different socks have become a symbol of World Down Syndrome Day because the chromosome has the shape of a sock. It is thanks to chromosomes that you look like your parents.
Why date 21. 3.?
There is also symbolism in this date. In the nucleus of each body cell there are 23 chromosomes from the father and 23 from the mother. People with Down syndrome have one extra chromosome. This single chromosome is added at the location of the 21st chromosome. This genetic disorder is called the trisomy of the 21st chromosome.

BESST Motivation System Trip to TeamUp - Y5-Y9

At funpark TeamUp, which we visited as a Motivation System reward we tested our physical strength, logical thinking and team work.

BESST Motivation System Trip - Y1 - Y4

Did you know, that some types of wood glow under the UV light?
This and much more we have learnt at VIDA science centre in Brno.

Schools on Football

During this spring our school will not miss any of the matches of this year’s football season. We took part in project called Schools on Football and we are supporting Spartak Trnava. This Sunday we visited traditional derby match with Ms. Ivet and Ms. Janka.

Safer Internet Day

„Together for safer internet“ – is the motto of Safer Internet Day. During this week we reminded ourselves how to stay safe while using digital technology during various activities.

Skiing Trip

Students from grade 1 to 4 had the opportunity to enjoy a skiing trip which was organised in the ski resort Ski Čertov – Lazy pod Makytou.
Skiing conditions were very good and the slope well prepared. We had first hand experience with all types of weather – snowing, sun shining and raining as well. We didn’t get discouraged by anything and continued to improve our skills. The biggest improvement was visible in students who were skiing for the first time in their life, nevertheless were able to ski down the whole slope safely and most importantly by themselves.
All students who participated in this skiing trip were awarded medals for their endurance, fitness and skills. Many thanks also to the teachers who took care of us during this course.