NEWS
National Young Historians Competition Last Saturday, 29 March 2025, our students Nia Cencič Petar, Vitan David Šinigoj, and Daisy Diana Thorne Mrak (all from class S7S), together with their mentor Lara Oštrbenk, participated in the national stage of the Young Historians Competition , which is organised annually for secondary school students by the Slovenian History Teachers' Association. This year's competition focused on Changes to Slovenia’s Western Border after the First and Second World Wars, a topic the students had already explored during the school-level competition in January. Their excellent performance at that stage secured them a place in the national competition, which, in keeping with this year’s theme, was held at Koper Secondary School. At the competition, the students demonstrated their knowledge in both the theoretical section and the fieldwork section, where they explored the historical landmarks of Koper. Although they did not win any new awards at the national level, we commend them for their dedication, for deepening their understanding of Slovenian history, and for gaining valuable competition experience. We are confident that they will continue to nurture their passion for history in the future.
International Francophonie Day in Nova Gorica On Thursday, 20th March 2025, we celebrated the International Francophonie Day. This day is dedicated to celebrating our commitment, not only to the French language, but also to the rich and diverse Francophone culture. More than 150 students from different schools in Slovenia, including the European School of Ljubljana, were welcomed by Gimnazija Nova Gorica to learn more about the ancient culture of France through the theatre plays that each school prepared 🎭. Our students, under the guidance of French language teachers Alexandra Chaigne and Aicha Meštrović Boughazi, prepared a wonderful play with hand-made costumes about famous French figures: Voltaire, Joan of Arc, Leonardo da Vinci, and Louis XIV. As part of the International Francophonie Day, students also went on an excursion to the Franciscan Monastery of Kostanjevica, a sanctuary housing the crypts of the last members of the Bourbon family. They also visited an old library with ancient books and a garden filled with many Bourbon roses. We are grateful for the organization of such unforgettable events, which give students the opportunity to showcase their artistic skills.
Celebration of International Mathematics Day and Pi Day On Friday, 14 March 2025, our school celebrated International Mathematics Day and Pi Day. In the primary section, maths lessons featured a variety of creative activities, as this year’s central theme was Mathematics, Art, and Creativity. In the afternoon, two P5E students, Kenan Jakob and Ali-Erdem Uzun, proudly represented our school at an interschool competition held at Osnovna šola Prule. They impressed the audience with a recital of Pi’s decimal places and received a well-deserved round of applause. Congratulations to both of them on this remarkable achievement! The evening concluded with a carefully planned and well-executed event, during which certificates were awarded to all competition participants. You can read more about the event on the school's website: https://www.osprule.si/2025/03/16/dan-stevila-%cf%80-2025/ .
100 Little Hearts for a Brighter Day Inspired by social education specialist Prof. Damjana Šmid, the students of P2+3+4+5S embarked on a creative journey this school year—to create 100 little hearts to brighten someone’s day. Our goal is to complete 100 hearts by the end of the year, each one bringing a smile to someone's face. We have drawn hearts on paper and stones, crafted bowls from air-dry clay, and even tried our hand at sewing. The students' creations now decorate the hallway display board, filling our school with warmth and joy every day.
Science Through Fashion Students from S2E and S2S took part in a project where they designed t-shirts featuring an element of their choice from the periodic table. They researched their selected element, exploring its properties and common uses, and used this knowledge to create t-shirts that were both engaging and informative. Once the t-shirts were complete, the students showcased their creations in a fashion show, confidently walking down the runway while presenting their findings.
A Visit to the National Museum of Slovenia The pupils from P3+4S visited the National Museum of Slovenia on 19th February 2025. Upon returning to school, they summarised their experience in a news article.
BRAVO TRINA! Trina Pezdirc, a pupil from P3S, has had her story Bela gobica published in Mavrica magazine. You can read her story on page 42, via the following link: Mavrica. Dear Trina, heartfelt congratulations on this outstanding achievement. We are incredibly proud of you!
Music Workshop On Friday, 24 January, the students of P5S and P5E had a music workshop with Mr. Darko Korošec. At the beginning, he explained why he had come and showed us some musical instruments from around the world, some of which we even got to try. Then, Mr. Korošec selected three students, including me, which made me very happy. On stage, we played the sounds of rain, thunder, and wind on the beach. When we combined all these sounds, it really sounded like real wind and was very relaxing. Later, we started making our own instrument—a rattle. We were given clay pots, rope, and goatskin. Then, we used the rope to attach the skin to the pot. Finally, we took them to our classroom and left them there to dry, as the skin was wet when we received it. I think we all had a great time. Mark Drašler, P5S
National Young Historians Competition Last Saturday, 29 March 2025, our students Nia Cencič Petar, Vitan David Šinigoj, and Daisy Diana Thorne Mrak (all from class S7S), together with their mentor Lara Oštrbenk, participated in the national stage of the Young Historians Competition , which is organised annually for secondary school students by the Slovenian History Teachers' Association. This year's competition focused on Changes to Slovenia’s Western Border after the First and Second World Wars, a topic the students had already explored during the school-level competition in January. Their excellent performance at that stage secured them a place in the national competition, which, in keeping with this year’s theme, was held at Koper Secondary School. At the competition, the students demonstrated their knowledge in both the theoretical section and the fieldwork section, where they explored the historical landmarks of Koper. Although they did not win any new awards at the national level, we commend them for their dedication, for deepening their understanding of Slovenian history, and for gaining valuable competition experience. We are confident that they will continue to nurture their passion for history in the future.
International Francophonie Day in Nova Gorica On Thursday, 20th March 2025, we celebrated the International Francophonie Day. This day is dedicated to celebrating our commitment, not only to the French language, but also to the rich and diverse Francophone culture. More than 150 students from different schools in Slovenia, including the European School of Ljubljana, were welcomed by Gimnazija Nova Gorica to learn more about the ancient culture of France through the theatre plays that each school prepared 🎭. Our students, under the guidance of French language teachers Alexandra Chaigne and Aicha Meštrović Boughazi, prepared a wonderful play with hand-made costumes about famous French figures: Voltaire, Joan of Arc, Leonardo da Vinci, and Louis XIV. As part of the International Francophonie Day, students also went on an excursion to the Franciscan Monastery of Kostanjevica, a sanctuary housing the crypts of the last members of the Bourbon family. They also visited an old library with ancient books and a garden filled with many Bourbon roses. We are grateful for the organization of such unforgettable events, which give students the opportunity to showcase their artistic skills.
Celebration of International Mathematics Day and Pi Day On Friday, 14 March 2025, our school celebrated International Mathematics Day and Pi Day. In the primary section, maths lessons featured a variety of creative activities, as this year’s central theme was Mathematics, Art, and Creativity. In the afternoon, two P5E students, Kenan Jakob and Ali-Erdem Uzun, proudly represented our school at an interschool competition held at Osnovna šola Prule. They impressed the audience with a recital of Pi’s decimal places and received a well-deserved round of applause. Congratulations to both of them on this remarkable achievement! The evening concluded with a carefully planned and well-executed event, during which certificates were awarded to all competition participants. You can read more about the event on the school's website: https://www.osprule.si/2025/03/16/dan-stevila-%cf%80-2025/ .
100 Little Hearts for a Brighter Day Inspired by social education specialist Prof. Damjana Šmid, the students of P2+3+4+5S embarked on a creative journey this school year—to create 100 little hearts to brighten someone’s day. Our goal is to complete 100 hearts by the end of the year, each one bringing a smile to someone's face. We have drawn hearts on paper and stones, crafted bowls from air-dry clay, and even tried our hand at sewing. The students' creations now decorate the hallway display board, filling our school with warmth and joy every day.
Science Through Fashion Students from S2E and S2S took part in a project where they designed t-shirts featuring an element of their choice from the periodic table. They researched their selected element, exploring its properties and common uses, and used this knowledge to create t-shirts that were both engaging and informative. Once the t-shirts were complete, the students showcased their creations in a fashion show, confidently walking down the runway while presenting their findings.
A Visit to the National Museum of Slovenia The pupils from P3+4S visited the National Museum of Slovenia on 19th February 2025. Upon returning to school, they summarised their experience in a news article.
BRAVO TRINA! Trina Pezdirc, a pupil from P3S, has had her story Bela gobica published in Mavrica magazine. You can read her story on page 42, via the following link: Mavrica. Dear Trina, heartfelt congratulations on this outstanding achievement. We are incredibly proud of you!
Music Workshop On Friday, 24 January, the students of P5S and P5E had a music workshop with Mr. Darko Korošec. At the beginning, he explained why he had come and showed us some musical instruments from around the world, some of which we even got to try. Then, Mr. Korošec selected three students, including me, which made me very happy. On stage, we played the sounds of rain, thunder, and wind on the beach. When we combined all these sounds, it really sounded like real wind and was very relaxing. Later, we started making our own instrument—a rattle. We were given clay pots, rope, and goatskin. Then, we used the rope to attach the skin to the pot. Finally, we took them to our classroom and left them there to dry, as the skin was wet when we received it. I think we all had a great time. Mark Drašler, P5S
National Young Historians Competition Last Saturday, 29 March 2025, our students Nia Cencič Petar, Vitan David Šinigoj, and Daisy Diana Thorne Mrak (all from class S7S), together with their mentor Lara Oštrbenk, participated in the national stage of the Young Historians Competition , which is organised annually for secondary school students by the Slovenian History Teachers' Association. This year's competition focused on Changes to Slovenia’s Western Border after the First and Second World Wars, a topic the students had already explored during the school-level competition in January. Their excellent performance at that stage secured them a place in the national competition, which, in keeping with this year’s theme, was held at Koper Secondary School. At the competition, the students demonstrated their knowledge in both the theoretical section and the fieldwork section, where they explored the historical landmarks of Koper. Although they did not win any new awards at the national level, we commend them for their dedication, for deepening their understanding of Slovenian history, and for gaining valuable competition experience. We are confident that they will continue to nurture their passion for history in the future.
International Francophonie Day in Nova Gorica On Thursday, 20th March 2025, we celebrated the International Francophonie Day. This day is dedicated to celebrating our commitment, not only to the French language, but also to the rich and diverse Francophone culture. More than 150 students from different schools in Slovenia, including the European School of Ljubljana, were welcomed by Gimnazija Nova Gorica to learn more about the ancient culture of France through the theatre plays that each school prepared 🎭. Our students, under the guidance of French language teachers Alexandra Chaigne and Aicha Meštrović Boughazi, prepared a wonderful play with hand-made costumes about famous French figures: Voltaire, Joan of Arc, Leonardo da Vinci, and Louis XIV. As part of the International Francophonie Day, students also went on an excursion to the Franciscan Monastery of Kostanjevica, a sanctuary housing the crypts of the last members of the Bourbon family. They also visited an old library with ancient books and a garden filled with many Bourbon roses. We are grateful for the organization of such unforgettable events, which give students the opportunity to showcase their artistic skills.
Celebration of International Mathematics Day and Pi Day On Friday, 14 March 2025, our school celebrated International Mathematics Day and Pi Day. In the primary section, maths lessons featured a variety of creative activities, as this year’s central theme was Mathematics, Art, and Creativity. In the afternoon, two P5E students, Kenan Jakob and Ali-Erdem Uzun, proudly represented our school at an interschool competition held at Osnovna šola Prule. They impressed the audience with a recital of Pi’s decimal places and received a well-deserved round of applause. Congratulations to both of them on this remarkable achievement! The evening concluded with a carefully planned and well-executed event, during which certificates were awarded to all competition participants. You can read more about the event on the school's website: https://www.osprule.si/2025/03/16/dan-stevila-%cf%80-2025/ .
100 Little Hearts for a Brighter Day Inspired by social education specialist Prof. Damjana Šmid, the students of P2+3+4+5S embarked on a creative journey this school year—to create 100 little hearts to brighten someone’s day. Our goal is to complete 100 hearts by the end of the year, each one bringing a smile to someone's face. We have drawn hearts on paper and stones, crafted bowls from air-dry clay, and even tried our hand at sewing. The students' creations now decorate the hallway display board, filling our school with warmth and joy every day.
Science Through Fashion Students from S2E and S2S took part in a project where they designed t-shirts featuring an element of their choice from the periodic table. They researched their selected element, exploring its properties and common uses, and used this knowledge to create t-shirts that were both engaging and informative. Once the t-shirts were complete, the students showcased their creations in a fashion show, confidently walking down the runway while presenting their findings.
A Visit to the National Museum of Slovenia The pupils from P3+4S visited the National Museum of Slovenia on 19th February 2025. Upon returning to school, they summarised their experience in a news article.
BRAVO TRINA! Trina Pezdirc, a pupil from P3S, has had her story Bela gobica published in Mavrica magazine. You can read her story on page 42, via the following link: Mavrica. Dear Trina, heartfelt congratulations on this outstanding achievement. We are incredibly proud of you!
Music Workshop On Friday, 24 January, the students of P5S and P5E had a music workshop with Mr. Darko Korošec. At the beginning, he explained why he had come and showed us some musical instruments from around the world, some of which we even got to try. Then, Mr. Korošec selected three students, including me, which made me very happy. On stage, we played the sounds of rain, thunder, and wind on the beach. When we combined all these sounds, it really sounded like real wind and was very relaxing. Later, we started making our own instrument—a rattle. We were given clay pots, rope, and goatskin. Then, we used the rope to attach the skin to the pot. Finally, we took them to our classroom and left them there to dry, as the skin was wet when we received it. I think we all had a great time. Mark Drašler, P5S