Get Your Hiking Boots Ready

Who said school has to be boring? Not me! And not my school!

We are excited about the beginning of the school year. Why? Because we are starting it off with an exciting and original school trip to Norway.

The Kingdom of Norway was chosen last spring by our students as the next destination. We will pack our backpacks, grab our sleeping bags and tents and head north. But this will not be an ordinary “sightseeing trip.” It will an expedition into the wilderness. After a day trip in Oslo we will head even further north and west to check out the most beautiful natural wonders Norway has. We will travel all the way to Bergen by train and lots and lots of walking.

So get your hiking boots ready because the fun is about to start. 

Grand Opening - 1st Day of School

The first day of school is the first day of an academic year. The timing varies between different areas around the world because of the differences in weather climate, season and culture. A common pattern in North America and Europe is for school to begin in late August or early September, while in the southern hemisphere mid January to early February is common.

This year we once again started on the 1^st of September. However, for us this was a super special day as not only did we kick off a new year but we also welcomed our students in a completely new, modern and large school building. Over the last 6 months and super busy last two months, our staff created a friendly, clean and fully functional new cozy nest. Such large event required an even larger welcome and hence all the students, the returning ones and the new ones, as well as their parents, grandmothers and brothers or sisters all met for the grand opening at 8:45 in front of the school.
Of course, a grand opening wouldn’t be so grand if it didn’t have some celebrities, right? Hence, we were so lucky to have our recently graduated senior Jiri Prskavec come and welcome our students. Without out a doubt, it was most generous of him to spend some time with us and our students especially since has just returned from the RIO 2016 Olympics where he won the bronze medal.
Pictures were taken, autographs were given out, snack were eaten and coffee was drunk…and in the end the ribbon was cut and students entered…
Wishing a wonderful new school year to all… (teachers, students and parents)