Cordially invited to the traditional concert, which will take place on Saturday, 6th May, 2017 at 6.00 p.m. in Gallus Hall in Cankarjev Dom (Ljubljana). The entire choir pyramid of St. Stanislav’s Institution, consisting of almost 500 singers, along with the string orchestra will perform at the concert entitled SongInvigurates. A variety of compositions ranging from renaissance and classicism to rock and folk music will be put on stage. The concert will include also the novelty piece by Damijan Močnik Jerusalem/ Yerushalayim performed by St. Stanislav Girls’ Choir.
Tickets are available in St. Stanislav’s Institution (call ++386 31 708 313), or on the concert day, an hour before the beginning of the concert in the first foyer in Cankarjev dom.
On Thursday, 20th April 2017, St. Stanislav’s Institution will welcome the Irish Ambassador H.E. Seán O’Regan. He will meet some third year students and have a discussion on the diplomatic relationship between Ireland and Slovenia, Brexit, a job of a diplomat and other topics. He will also take a tour of St. Stanislav’s Institution. This is his first visit to St. Stanislav’s Institution and the school community is looking forward to the occasion. /Lily Schweiger Kotar/
Christmas Light by Rok Pogačar, Counsellor at The Jeglič Student Home
»Those who walked in the dark have seen a bright light. And it shines upon everyone who lives in the land of darkest shadows. A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.« (Is 9,1.5)
May these festive days strengthen our desire for the light and peace. Allow the light of the newborn Jesus to illuminate the darkness of our lives and fill us with the joy of life and open our eyes, heart and hands for the needs of our neighbours.
I wish you all Merry Christmas and a Joyful New Year 2017.
The first step into an entirely new world, the first immersion into the sea of words, the first melody – everything is music …
The above verses are taken from the hymn written on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of The Music School in St. Stanislav’s Institution by Primož Bratina, pianist and piano teacher.
The Music School was established in 1996 by the then Archbishop of Ljubljana dr. Alojzij Šuštar. The occasion matches the 200th anniversary of the music education in Slovenia, which is being celebrated this year. In the two decades the Music School has left a remarkable trace and offered countless joyous music events of artistic excellence.
Today The Music School employs 25 teachers engaged in teaching and inspiring about 240 students. Apart from musical theory, sight singing, jazz singing and preschool music, 11 instruments are taught, along with music making in chamber and large string orchestra as well as the guitar ensemble. Teachers devote special attention to students’ creativity. A lot of students excel in competitions at different levels from regional to international, some take in music as a professional path in their lives and continue studies at music academies at home and abroad.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Music School several events will unfold. The solemn celebration to honour the patron’s day of St. Stanislav’ was already set up on 15th November by the staff of the music school and understandably music played an important part. If you missed it, another concert will be put on in the Slovenian Philharmonic on 1st December 2016 at 6. p.m. This will offer another opportunity to listen instrumentalists, singers, guitar ensemble and to Bratina’s Hymn accompanied by four choirs and the large string orchestra. What an appropriate was to celebrate the life of a music school – with music touching everybody’s heart! /Lily Schweiger Kotar/
The students of the DCG from the English Drama Club act in William Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. The first night will take place on 28th November 2016 at 7 p.m. in Matija Tomc Hall (St. Stanislav’s Institution), two reprises are to follow on 2nd and 12th December 2016, both starting at 7 p.m. Twenty-seven students, of who nineteen actors, set up the entire play in English language, providing themselves for the scenery, props, lighting and audio-visual media. They rehearsed under the mentorship of Alenka Battelino, teacher of English and mentor of English Drama Club as well as Mojca Lavrič, theatre actress and mentor of the Slovene Drama Club at the DCG.
The comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been selected to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. It is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works for the stage and widely performed in theatres. It is set in the woods outside Athens, which are a busy place on this magical night! Four runaway lovers find themselves in the middle of the dispute between the King and Queen of the fairies. What could possible go wrong? Come and see for yourselves! We are looking forward to meeting you in St. Stanislav’s Institution! /Lily Schweiger Kotar/
Each year the entire school community celebrates St. Stanislav’s Day to mark the feast of the Institution’s patron. We have the pleasure of inviting you to this year’s celebration which will be marked with holy mass and a solemn celebration on Tuesday 15th November 2016. Holy mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. in the parish church of St. Vitus in Ljubljana Šentvid by the Archbishop of Ljubljana Msgr. Stanislav Zore. The solemn celebration will take place at 5 p. m. in the new sports hall of the Alojzij Šuštar Primary School. Mrs. Vlasta Doležal Rus, a long serving Headmistress of The Music School in St. Stanislav’s Institution, will hold the official speech. In the heart of our educational process is a person growing up from kindergarten children to high school and university students. Every period will be marked by poetry, music and speech, which complementary interact and establish relations, thus forming a sensible entity.
The performance will be given by the students of all schools in St. Stanislav’s Institution and they will attempt to answer the following questions: Why is school important? What advantages does a school community offer? What road does your life take? What is your next step? We look forward to meeting you.
Roman Globokar, Ph. D., Director of St. Stanislav’s Institution
THE BEST IN ENGLISH CONTEST is a truly European online English language competition, open to all high schools within the EU. The test is designed for high school students aged between 15 and 19. So far 10.985 students from almost 500 schools from 19 countries have been involved. The purpose of the test is to motivate students towards greater language comprehension having the chance to compare the results with other students across the world.
The next competition will take place on 30th November, 2016 and The Diocesan Classical Gymnasium is to participate for the first time. First thirty students will be able to join in the competition! The organisers of the Contest are the Institute for Competencies Development, a non-profit organisation, and two student agencies. The Test has been put together by Akcent International House Prague language school. More on: http://bestinenglish.org/ You are kindly invited to join in the competition! The contact person at the DCG is Petra Kromar. /Lily Schweiger Kotar/
After the April enjoyable meeting in St. Stanislav’s Institution third year students are off to Senlis, France. The exchange with Lycee Saint-Vincent will take place from 29th September – 4th October 2016 and bears the title »Things seen, things said« /Choses vues, choses dites/.
Senlis is a medieval town with long and rich heritage. The monarchs of the early French dynasties lived here, the place is especially renowned for the gothic cathedral and its vast historical monuments. The planned visits of sights will serve as a starting point for further creative activities within various workshops including literature, theatre, chansons and movie making. The characteristics of French and Slovene culture will be presented through skits, videos and songs. As usual, the aim of the exchange is to discover local ways of life, language, culture and, last but not least, to hang out with French peers and promote friendship among nations. From both parties this includes 50 students and six teachers all together. /Daša Deželak Obrč, mentor of the exchange/
A seminar for high-school teachers of biology, chemistry and physics will take place on Thursday, 2nd June 2016 at The Diocesan Classical Gymnasium in St. Stanislav’s Institution. The results of a two-year Erasmus+ project under KA2 (Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices) entitled Natural Science for Social Impact, will be presented. After the introduction, science workshops will be organized. About 15 participants are expected and they will receive a collection of 62 natural science units, which is one of the project results. /Nasta Zupančič, project coordinator/
Cordially invited to the traditional concert, which will take place on Sunday, 15th May, 2016 at 6.00 p.m. in Gallus Hall in Cankarjev Dom (Ljubljana). The entire choir pyramid of St. Stanislav’s Institution along with the string orchestra will perform at the concert entitled Look at the World. A variety of compositions ranging from renaissance and classicism to jazz and film music will be put on stage. The concert will be concluded with the following works: Look at the World by John Rutter and a passage from The Canticle of the Sun by Damijan Močnik.
Tickets are available in St. Stanislav’s Institution (call ++386 31 708 313), or on the concert day, an hour before the beginning of the concert in the first foyer in Cankarjev dom.
THE BEST IN ENGLISH CONTEST is a truly European online English language competition, open to all high schools within the EU. The test is designed for high school students aged between 15 and 19. So far 10.985 students from almost 500 schools from 19 countries have been involved. The purpose of the test is to motivate students towards greater language comprehension having the chance to compare the results with other students across the world.
