BATTLE 8A,8B

How to take the topic of folklore in a fun way? We decided to do the Besst Folklore Battle interclass project. As part of it, eighth-grade students competed in eight disciplines. They created the school anthem, costume, elaborated school traditions, slang. They made an original musical instrument, danced. The students prepared a multi-course menu for the jury. At the end, they surprised with free discipline. The competition took place in a friendly spirit and everyone was pleased with the final draw.

First Lego League

This Saturday, February 11, 2023, the regional round of the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competition took place at our school for the second time.

With 22 teams participating, the competition attracted approximately 200 young participants. The competition was divided into two categories, with 6 teams participating in the "Explore" category (for ages 7-12) and 15 teams participating in the "Challenge" category (for ages 9-16).

The theme for this year's competition was the energy of the future, titled "SUPERPOWERED." The competition encouraged young minds to think about energy use and acquisition, alternative energy sources, and energy for the future.

Results of the regional round in Trnava!

BoscoBoti (advancement to the national final)

Smart Watch (advancement to the national final)

Core values: Factory Lego Masters

Innovation project: Tiptop team

Robot Design: IT-PRO-BEST BOBOT

Robot Game: Smart Watch

Exceptional Innovation Project: Rocket Army

Coach's award: Iveta Demková (Tiptop team)

The regional tournament was organized by the Private Primary and Secondary School BESST in cooperation with FLL Slovakia and took place at Limbova Street 3 in Trnava. The successful organization of the tournament for the second year in a row has us excited for the continued growth of participants in the future.

Once again, congratulations to all of the participants and teams. It was a fantastic event that showcased the creativity and problem-solving skills of the youth. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

Besst charity market

WITH LOVE AND TOGETHER

Before the Christmas holidays, our pupils made beautiful Christmas decoration in the School Club. Many kind-hearted people bought the decorations at the BESST Charity Market. Together, we were able to collect a generous sum of money and give it to OZ Iskierka (non-profit) in Trnava.

Under the Wish-fulfilling tree, our children brought a lot of LEGO and other beautiful gifts. The LEGO will go to the Clinic of Pediatric Hematology in Bratislava, which will be handed over there by our pupil Miško and his parents.

The gifts have been given to the children at the Children's Clinic of the University Hospital in Trnava.

Thank you to all generous donors!

Christmas performances

We experienced a GREAT CHRISTMAS ATMOSPHERE,

joy and magical moments during the Christmas performances of all our children.

And indeed, the little elves had it all well prepared. Carefully organised classrooms and a stage full of beautiful backdrops and costumes were ready for their audience.

The great dedication and preparation did not go to waste. It was worth it! Thanks to all the teachers, who for a while became the best directors and organizers in one, and to the children for their effort, courage and creative minds.

And of course, thanks to the parents for their support and participation.

Ski TRAINING YEAR 7 AND 8

Also our Year 7 and 8 pupils are enjoying the slopes of the snow-covered ski resort in Kaprun, Austria. They tested their skills on skis or snowboards, and they did not get discouraged by the all-day snowfall. Evening relaxation in the wellness center and excellent meals help them gather strength for every day full of experience.

Ski training YEAR 5 and 6

Right now, our fifth and sixth graders are enjoying their time on the snowy slopes of Kaprun, a village in Austria.

You can recognize them by their good mood, refined technique, and rosy cheeks.

They are all doing very well, we guarantee it. They are all pleased to know that an excellent lunch awaits them right on the slopes and in the evening, they will discover the relaxing atmosphere of the hotel's spa and wellness.

Alles gut.

MORE LOVE, LESS PLASTIC

In the past days, we remembered our deceased loved ones, several of us visited cemeteries, brought wreaths and lit pyres.

However, this period brings with it every year more and more future plastic waste, which is usually not sorted and ends up in landfills.

As a school, we decided to follow a path that is friendlier to the environment, respectful to people, but also to nature. We joined the challenge called More love, less plastic under the auspices of the Zelená Škola of which we are a part, and in cooperation with Funebra. Pupils participated in the project as part of the afternoon school children's clubs. They collected natural material and created unique biodegradable wreaths.

We believe that even such small steps are a way to gradually reduce waste.

MATRICULATION CEREMONY

or otherwise the act of accepting our youngest as official pupils of our BESST school.

An exceptional freshman pledge day. And we will try to keep what we promised

We wish our first-graders many beautiful moments, experiences and new knowledge on their way to education.

Festival - Learning Trnava

This year, we send two different crews to the Festival of Learning Trnava. Five students together with Mr. Ľubošom and Mr. Šimonom represented our school and demonstrated to the attendees how we use Lego Education robots during our lessons. Younger students had the opportunity to try the Quiver application to make 3D models from pictures on different coloring pages.

Our pupils of year five attended the festival as well. They visited the booths of different organizations that focus on the education of children and adults. They took part in interesting activities and competitions and enjoyed time spent in a nice atmosphere in the city center.

MOVE LEGO ROBOTS

Is not a big deal for us.

Our first grade teacher Ľuboš prepared an interactive exhibition of Lego robots for the children. At first he demonstrated them all and then the children could try programming them themselves. Some robots was able to move, others created music with the help of a distance sensor.

We develop children's 21st century competencies and are engaged in many innovative projects. Work with lego based on practical activities that awaken and maintain in children the desire to learn, encourage curiosity, creativity and critical thinking.

WE CEREMONY OPENED THE SCHOOL YEAR 2022/2023

We are very happy that we can meet again, and together start another school year of gaining knowledge, experience and adventures.

Today is the most important day for our youngest pupils, the first graders for whom the classroom will open for the first time today.

A year full of adventures is awaiting you with your new classmates and teachers. We believe that on the journey of discovering the world of letters and numbers, you will have fun and nice moments with your friends in the classroom.

We wish to all our students a beautiful year at school BESST.

European Night of Researchers

"LET´S TRUST SCIENCE"

is the message of the 16th annual European Night of Researchers festival, in which our school also participated with the "Meet Your Scientist" activity.

The students of the 8th grade were introduced to RNDr. Mgr. Jaroslava Sokolová, PhD., MPH - vice-dean for scientific research activities of the University of Trnava and head of the department of hospital epidemiology and hygiene together with RNDr. Karolína Tomčíková, PhD. from the SAS Institute of Virology, what does the work of a scientist look like, the areas in which they are engaged in their research. Students received a lot of valuable information on microbiology directly from experts in practice.

The aim of the researchers' night is to stimulate mainly young people to activity and experiential learning. To show that there are scientific explanations and principles behind all the phenomena around us and events in nature. Point out the need for verification and critical thinking, which are necessary in all areas of education.

Summer camp - Wandering sneakers

WANDERING SNEAKERS

on the first day of our camp took us to the Eco-park Relax on Čierna voda, where we played and relaxed in a beautiful environment together with well-cared animals.

We also visited the Bee Garden in Smolenice, where we learned a lot of interesting facts about bees and even made a candle from beeswax, which we kept as a souvenir.

In the middle of the week, we wandered into the ruins of the Beckov castle, where awaited for us a falconry performance.

Thursday belonged to a visit to the historical monument Vodný Mlyn Jelka, where we could see how flour was ground in the past.

We wandered along the nature trail in the beautiful park of the Budmeric manor. During the whole week, we managed to create, make and enjoy games in the school yard.

Summer camp BESST - Science playfully

WE BECAME YOUNG SCIENTISTS

Our BESST Camp "Science playfully" took us into a world where you can express your natural curiosity and desire to discover, explore and experiment.

We had the opportunity to try many interesting experiments.

We built sailboats, animated a paper ghost, played football with magnets, saw dancing grapes.

We also managed to test a lava lamp, an elephant's trunk, and colorful flowers.

At the end of the week we tried chromatography, gigantic bubbles, a Kinder egg surprise and many other experiments which we managed with a smile and catchy joy.

We believe that the greatest discoveries are usually not made by those who succeed at everything the first time, but by those who, even after many failures, are able to continue.

Summer camp BESST

SUMMER IS IN FULL STREAM

and in perfect harmony with our camp. We experienced a lot of adventures during the warm summer days.

We made trips to the past and visited the Topoľčiansky Castle, we saw the Oponický Castle, where King Svätopluk buried his treasure.

We ended the last day with a trip to the ruins of White Stone Castle. We created maps of the castles which we have visited and made spaghetti towers.

There were also fun games in the school yard. We enjoy the time spent together.

CEREMONY TO THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR 2021/2022

It has been a plentiful year, full of new things.

We grand opened our Reading Room, Future Classroom Lab BESST, programmed with microbits, grown micro-gardens, Year 1 pupils participated in the Matatalab programming pilot project and had the opportunity to attend LEGO Engineering lessons for the first time.

Our school hosted the conference on innovation in education 2021, became one of the 16 Regional Centres of Support for Teachers, received the title of the best school in Trnava region in INEKO ranking, and helped, supported and allowed the study of 24 pupils from Ukraine in our school.

We are pleased that after 2 years of pandemic measures we were able to experience events again – outdoor school, trips, interesting excursions, school barbecue and hikes.

We would like to thank to our dear colleagues, teachers, parents and children who are always been doing their best. Together we are BESST.

We wish you all beautiful summer full of experiences and well-deserved relax.

SCHOOL BARBECUE

We ended the 2021/2022 school year together with a traditional school barbecue.

The program was filled with performances by students from the Hip Hop, Ballet and Gymnastics clubs. The cultural program of the event was the vernissage of art works and a musical concert by students. There were also sports tournaments, music, fire, good food, fun on a rodeo bull or a big slide.

It was an action-packed and pleasant end to a successful year at our BESST school.

Watch our short video:

OUR TWO PUPILS WERE AMONG THE BEST

The city of Trnava awarded awards to primary school students for extraordinary achievements. As in previous years, the main criteria for the award were excellent study results, leading placements in district, regional or national competitions and Olympiads.

We cordially congratulate our two awarded pupils, Emma V., 8 Year pupil and Veronika O., 7 Year pupil.

We are very proud.

You can see the full article here:

https://www.trnava.sk/.../ziaci-zakladnych-skol-nam-robia...

OPENING CEREMONY OF FUTURE CLASSROOM LAB BESST

Yesterday was a very special day for us.

With the participation of invited guests, we ceremoniously opened the spaces of the Future Classroom Lab BESST. We are very pleased that our invitation was accepted by practitioners, city representatives, as well as pedagogical experts and the coordinator of the international team of ambassadors Future Classroom Mr. Bart Verswijvel, who works at European Schoolnet in Brussels.

After the presentations, the guests could also try various interactive activities prepared for them by our teachers and the students.

We believe that the Future Classroom Lab BESST is a place where the experience of an innovative teaching process is stimulating and developing for children and teachers and that will be an inspiration for others.

We are sure that changes in education can take place when they happen with the heart and desire to improve.

CURRENT NEWS FROM ABROAD

Some of our teachers are currently participating in training at the Future Classroom Lab in Brussels through the grant program Erazmus+.

The topic is active learning of children, innovative methods and the use of technology in teaching. Our pupils can already look forward to new experiences during lessons.