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PRIMARY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 - 2021 RESPECT · E M PAT H Y · E XCELLENCE · CHALLENGE
Contents
Introduction 4
- Our Vision, Mission and Values
Academic Calendar 2020-21 5
After-School Provision 6
- Extended Supervision
- After-School Clubs
- Extra supervision during breaks
- BISL Summer Club
- Registration
Assemblies 7
Attendance 7
Birthday Celebrations 7
Class Allocation 8
Communication 9
- Contact Details
- Office Hours
Daily Routines 10
- Drop-Off & Registration
- Pick-Up
- Parking
- Public Transport
- Snack
- School Lunch
Early Years Foundation Stage 12
Electronic Resources 12
Enrolment 12
- Deadlines & Annual Cycles
- Spreading the Word
- Concerns & Complaints
Glossary 13
Grades & Reports 13
Health & Safety 14
- Sickness or lateness
- First Aid
- Head lice
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical History & Regular Checks
- Pets
- Security
2
House Points System 16
Homework 17
iPads 17
Key Contacts 18
Languages 20
Library 20
Meetings with Teachers 21
Parent Teacher Association 22
Physical Education 22
Policies 22
Stationery & Other Essential School Supplies 23
Student Council 23
Teaching & Learning 24
Trips 25
- Residential Trips
Uniform 26
- Early Years Foundation Stage
- Primary
- Physical Education
- Hair
- Book Bags
- Ordering Online
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.si
Introduction
Welcome to the BISL Primary Student Handbook. This version of the Handbook is dated 14th August
This document is intended to help students, parents 2020.
and staff to understand the way our school functions Please check online for the latest version, as it may
by providing valuable information. be updated periodically throughout the year. Printed
Sections are listed in alphabetical order. copies will not be issued by the school, and in the
interests of environmental sustainability, please think
twice before you click “Print” at home.
Our Vision
We aim to inspire lifelong learners and caring global citizens, in a community where everyone feels
encouraged, supported and challenged.
Our Mission
We provide a high quality British style international education in English, balancing tradition and innovation.
Our passion is creating a positive, safe and nurturing learning environment in which everyone is valued as
individuals, empowering them to be versatile, motivated and caring people.
We will endeavour to create opportunities to develop creativity, collaboration and critical thinking skills
through an inclusive and personalised experience.
Our Values
RESPECT EXCELLENCE
We learn at school by showing respect to everyone in We strive for excellence in everything we do.
the community.
EMPATHY CHALLENGE
We develop empathy for those around us. We embrace a challenge as it enriches our learning.
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Academic Calendar 2020 - 2021
Orientation Day Friday, 21 August 2020
Block 1 Begins Monday, 24 August 2020
Block 1 Ends Friday, 25 September 2019
Block Break (School Closed) Monday, 28 September - Friday, 2 October 2020
Block 2 Begins Monday, 5 October 2020
Block 2 Ends Friday, 6 November 2020
Block Break (School Closed) Monday, 9 November - Friday, 13 November 2020
Block 3 Begins Monday, 16 November 2020
Block 3 Ends Friday, 18 December 2020
Block Break (School Closed) Monday, 21 December 2020 - Friday, 1 January 2021
Staff Training Day (School Closed) Monday, 4 January 2021
Block 4 Begins Tuesday, 5 January 2021
Block 4 Ends Friday, 5 February 2021
Block Break (School Closed) Monday, 8 February - Friday, 12 February 2021
Block 5 Begins Monday, 15 February 2021
Block 5 Ends Friday, 26 March 2021
Block Break (School Closed) Monday, 29 March - Friday, 2 April 2021
Public Holiday Monday, 5 April 2021
Staff Training Day (School Closed) Tuesday, 6 April 2021
Block 6 Begins Wednesday, 7 April 2021
Public Holiday Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Block 6 Ends Friday, 14 May 2021
Block Break (School Closed) Monday, 17 May - Friday, 21 May 2021
Block 7 Begins Monday, 24 May 2021
Block 7 Ends Thursday, 24 June 2021
Public Holiday Friday, 25 June 2021
Staff Training Day (School Closed) Monday, 28 June 2021
Staff Training Day (School Closed) Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.si
After-School Provision
All after-school options are presented to parents in Ballroom), Sports (Skiing, Football). Some clubs may
Week 1 and start in Week 2, after the registration also run during the weekend and/or school break.
deadline. Extra supervision during breaks
Extended Supervision Supervision for BISL students during the school
We offer extended supervision daily and childcare for holidays may be offered at an additional cost,
students in: depending on demand. Parents are notified of this
• Early Years from 14:55-16:30 (except for Pre- option in advance.
Nursery below the age of 3); BISL Summer Club
• Year 1-6 from 14:55-15:40. BISL Summer Club is offered during the month of July
Students engage in various activities such as drawing, for internal and external students and run by qualified
reading, homework time, board games, free play staff. More information is available on the school
and outdoor games. Parents are welcome to pick up website.
students at any time during the supervision period. Registration
After-School Clubs In order for students to participate in any of our after
Free after-school clubs are run by BISL staff on school programmes, parents need to register their
selected days and times during term time. Clubs children in advance.
offered for particular age-groups may include Sports, For any activities or clubs where student numbers
Scouts, Cooking, Art, Drama and Dance. Students are limited, places will be filled on a first come, first
registered for these are expected to attend the clubs served basis. Places are reviewed termly and parents
regularly, or they may lose their place. notified on availability.
Specialised clubs are offered at an additional cost. In case of a delayed pick-up or emergencies, parents
These are run by external qualified staff on school must notify the school reception before/at the end
premises or in the nearby community throughout the of the school day, for their children to be put into
school term. Examples include BIMS, Horse-Riding, extended supervision until they are collected.
Arts and Crafts (Digital Art), Dancing (Hip-Hop,
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Assemblies
There is one assembly per week in which various concern, or stimulus for personal reflection. This is
themes are presented by different teachers or often tied into the school’s Vision, Mission and Values,
students. The Assembly is also devoted to distributing the Topic Personal Goals or a common theme.
various certificates to students and classes for their Although religious festivals may be the focus of
academic, behavioural or social achievements during an Assembly, there is never any religious worship
that week. House points for the week are collected element to it and there are no prayers or hymns
and the winning House announced, followed by a involved.
celebratory activity.
After this, a minute’s silence offers an opportunity for
Whatever the content, the intention is to provide a reflection.
thought for the day, a reflection on a recent event,
There is a whole school assembly on the last Friday of
a discussion about a matter of common interest or
each term.
DID YOU KNOW?
An attendance level of 90% means your child
Attendance is missing 1 day of learning every two weeks…
At BISL, our expectation is that attendance will not Requests for absence during term time should
fall below 95% in order for students to take full only be made if absolutely necessary and are not
advantage of the educational opportunities available automatically authorised. Permission should be
to them. sought in writing from the Principal using the Leave of
For any requests regarding holidays during term time, Absence Request form.
parents should refer to the school’s Attendance Policy
on the school website.
Birthday Celebrations
Birthdays are announced during primary assemblies should communicate any plans to the Class Teacher a
each week. few days in advance.
Should parents wish for their child to celebrate their Parents need to be mindful of the school’s no
special day with their classmates (e.g. provide a treat, peanuts policy and be aware of any allergies when
birthday cake etc.) during a primary break, they bringing in treats from home to share.
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.si
Class Allocation
Each applicant is considered individually in light of In certain cases, following a two-week review period,
previous educational experience. Based on best we may decide to place a student in a different class.
practice, we do not generally advocate putting It is our policy to involve parents in this process and
students in classes in advance of their age group. to explain our reasons for suggesting such changes.
Accepted students are allocated to a class based on Primary Class Teachers are allocated provisionally
the following criteria: at the end of each academic year and parents are
• Age according to UK schools’ criteria; informed before the start of the new academic year.
The School reserves the right to amend this list if
• Academic background (e.g. having already
necessary.
completed a specific Year in the British system at
a previous school); For further information about Class Allocation, please
refer to our website.
• Special circumstances based on observations
and for specific social/emotional (non-academic)
reasons.
• Other relevant information/evidence.
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Communication
Please use the following means of communication as Please ensure that school has your up-to-date
appropriate: contact details.
• SMS or telephone – for notifying Reception of Remember, we need to be able to contact you too,
lateness or absence – including if you are going to
so it’s vital that we know about changes to email
be late for pick-up. addresses, phone numbers or home address. This is
• Email – the preferred means of general contact as essential in case of an emergency.
we can keep a track, forward etc. as appropriate
to communicate between home and school.
• Facebook – for social updates and school news.
Not for contacting teachers or notifying us of
anything relating to your child.
Contact Details
Contact Details:
Address: Cesta 24. junija 92, SI-1231 Ljubljana-Črnuče:
Website: http://www.britishschool.si
Academic Calendar: Available on our website here.
Email: enquiries@britishschool.si
Telephone: Mobile +386 (0)40 486 548
Landline +386 (0)83 825 920
Skype: britishschool.si
Twitter: @britishschool
Facebook: @britishschool
Office Hours: Term Time: 08:00 - 16:00
School Holidays: 09:00 - 13:00
Financial Details:
Company name: Britanska mednarodna šola v Ljubljani d.o.o.
DDV/VAT: SI 62676156
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.si
Daily Routines Drop-Off & Registration The Drop-Off window is between 07:15 and 07:45 at The parking spots in front of Early Years are reserved the drop off area. We ask all parents to respect these for Early Years’ parents accompanying their children times. The drop-off area is marked with a blue square to/from the Early Years entrance. in the car park by the playground. Registration is at 7:50. If parents need to come into school with their child, Students arriving after this time will need to enter they may park in the public car park and use the through the main entrance and register at Reception. front entrance. If students arrive late, they will miss out on Assembly For safety, please follow the painted foot steps or or class circle time, an important feature of our traffic cones where applicable to make your way programme, and this will appear on their school through the car park. record. Pick-Up The school day finishes at 14:45. playground) not from the Reception area. Pick-up is between 14.50 – 15.00. The school playground equipment is locked outside Students are to be picked up by parents/guardians of school hours and should not be used without staff from the drop-off area (blue square near the supervision. Parking Parents are asked to park their cars in the public car The speed limit on site is 10 km/h. park only. 10
Public Transport
There are two public bus lines operating in the Bus line #6 runs between Dolgi Most and Črnuče
vicinity of the school. through the city centre. Get off at “Kolodvor Črnuče”
Students from Year 2 and above can use a monthly and then it is a 10-minute walk to school.
bus pass Urbana Card which costs 20 EUR/month. Bus line #8 runs between Gameljne and Brnčičeva
An ID should be presented at the LPP office in order through the city centre. Get off at “Elma” and then it
to apply for a monthly Urbana pass for Primary school is a 6-minute walk to school.
children. This link can help you plan your travel with Ljubljana
city buses.
Snack
Fresh fruit bowls are available for students daily. All We also ask students to bring with them a water
students should bring a healthy snack with them for bottle, flask or sealable cup, labelled with the
the morning break. This might include: student’s name.
• Sandwiches We appreciate:
• Cubes of cheese • No sweets (candy) or chocolate.
• Fruit • No food that needs to be reheated or
• Cereal bars refrigerated.
• Savoury biscuits • No drinks in cans or glass bottles for safety
reasons.
• Small pieces of cooked meat
• No PEANUTS because of allergies of other
• Cut-up carrots/cucumber/cherry tomatoes
students.
• Small plain cake
• No sugary or energy drinks, e.g. Red Bull, Coke.
• Small tubs of yogurt (better just in cooler weather)
Thank you in advance for your co-operation.
• Juice/water
School Lunch
Lunches are prepared by an external catering When lunches are ordered, they will be charged for
company, SuperCatering d.o.o. unless the Receptionist has notification via SMS by
08:00 in the morning (+386(0)40 486 548) that the
The menu for each month is sent out by the 23rd of
student will be absent for the day, irrespective of
the previous month. Orders should be submitted
whether the student actually eats the meal which has
by the 28th of the month, indicating which choice is been ordered. Refunds for the cancelled lunches will
selected for each day. be credited with the next month.
There is always a vegetarian option. For students with Food should not be taken out of the Dining Hall.
special dietary needs, please contact the Catering These arrangements apply equally to packed lunches
company directly via email. brought from home and lunches provided by the
catering company.
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.siEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
General information in this handbook applies to Early Years as well. In addition, parents will receive a welcome
pack from our Early Years team with specific EYFS information before the start of the academic year.
Electronic Resources
• School website • Uniform - International School Uniforms
• Key Documents, including fees, academic • LPP (public transport)
calendar, application form, terms and conditions,
policies etc.
Enrolment
Deadlines and Annual Cycles
The school accepts enrolments throughout the year, If you expect that your child will be leaving us at the
subject to availability. We operate waiting lists where end of the academic year, please notify the school by
necessary. 31st March.
Thus, the “annual cycle” of enrolment practised by If your child is returning for the next academic year
the Slovenian public education system is not entirely and staying throughout the academic year, you
appropriate to our needs. needn’t do anything – there is no “Re-enrolment”
We need at least a full term’s written notice if your requirement.
child is leaving the school, as explained in our Terms
and Conditions.
Spreading the Word
We are very grateful to our parents for spreading the If you know of anyone who may be interested in
word about our school. enrolling their children, please direct them to our
Admission Manager’s (admissions@britishschool.si)
and let us know that you have done this.
Concerns & Complaints
Please refer to our Concerns and Complaints Policy,
available on the school website, to raise any issues.
12Glossary
There are some terms we regularly use here at BISL.
These include:
• Block: a 5-week teaching period. There are seven • MFL: Modern Foreign Languages. We currently
of these in an academic year. offer Slovene, French and German as part of this
• EAL: English as an Additional Language, for those programme.
students who need additional language support to • PTA: Parent and Teacher Association.
access the curriculum. • SEND: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• DSL: Designated Safeguarding Lead. • TA: Teaching Assistant
• KS: Key Stage refers to the specific stages of • Topics: our curriculum is topic-based, which is an
a student’s education according to the English approach where learning in linked through various
National Curriculum. themes.
• EYFS is Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery • Year: the equivalent of “Grade” in the US system,
and Reception). but numbering is different as the UK system
• KS1 is Years 1 and 2. begins with Year 1 at age 5 (equivalent to US KG
• KS2 is Years 3 to 6. or IB KG2), and continues to Year 13 (US 12th
• KS3 is Years 7, 8 and 9 (Lower Secondary). Grade or Slovene Gimnazija 4. letnik).
• KS4 refers to Years 10 and 11 (Middle
Secondary)
• KS5 is Years 12 and 13 (Upper Secondary).
Grades & Reports
In Primary school, we produce 3 brief written reports We do not give aggregated grades and we do not
through the academic year. These are followed by administer the UK government’s SAT testing system.
Parent/Teacher Meetings. The second report focuses In line with internationally established best practice,
purely on specialist subjects. we place more emphasis on formative (on-going)
The reports consist of a section for each subject, with assessment and involve the students in assessing their
an explanation of the material covered by the class own progress.
and an evaluation of the individual student’s progress, Find out more information about our most recent
and a closing comment by the Class teacher. outstanding PTM and PTE results here.
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.siHealth & Safety
If your child is sick or if they are going to be late
If a student is unwell, please do not bring them to notifications regarding student absence, lateness or
school. In general terms, students on a course of change in pick-up arrangements are sent via email to
antibiotics should not come to school; we will not reception@britishschool.si, or by texting/phoning
normally administer prescription medication. 040 486 548, as teachers may not be able to access
Please note that our policy is that students should emails until later. Our Receptionist will then pass on
stay at home if they are at all unwell, to minimise the information directly to the teacher/relevant staff
the risk of infection and because their ability to member.
concentrate on their learning is impaired. Generally, if If a student becomes ill during the school day,
a student is unable to go outside to play, they are too the class teacher or Receptionist will contact the
unwell to come to school. parents (or, if we cannot get one of the parents, the
If your child is unwell and will not be coming to emergency contact listed on the Application Form)
school, or if you are going to be late dropping off by phone to explain the situation, request that the
or picking up, we ask that any last minute/same day student is collected, and indicate where the student
should be collected from.
First Aid
We have several qualified First Aiders on staff. Parents will be informed as soon as possible and
Should it be deemed necessary by the First Aider, if we cannot reach them by phone, we will try the
we will contact the parents and/or an ambulance to emergency contact listed on the Application Form.
administer professional care in case of an emergency. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions, 7(e), which
states our position on emergency care.
14Head Lice
Head lice are and have always been a common student will be sent home.
problem in schools. Parents are responsible for following the guidelines
Students suspected of having head lice should be and administering effective treatment at home before
treated with utmost discretion. their child returns to school. General guidelines and
If a parent discovers that their child has head lice, the helpful information can be found on the following
class teacher must be informed promptly. If lice are links: KidsHealth.org and HeadLice.org.
discovered in school, parents will be informed and the
Infectious Diseases
Parents will be informed of any cases of infectious • Parents may be asked to provide a doctor’s
disease at the school. certificate which states that their child is fit to
• Parents must inform the school immediately return to school.
if their child is suffering from any contagious
disease.
Medical History & Regular Checks
Upon enrolment, parents must complete an Please note that, as a private school, we do not
information sheet and notify the school of any have regular school medical checks, parents are
allergies or medical conditions. responsible for ensuring that their child is registered
at a local health centre and that the necessary
appointments and immunisations are complete, and
have appropriate health insurance.
Pets
Pets should not be brought on the school premises
unless special permission has been granted.
Security
If you wish to visit, please call 040 486 548 in Non-parent visitors will be issued with a Visitor’s
advance to be sure that someone will be available to badge at Reception and accompanied to the meeting
welcome you. room if appropriate.
The school driveway is closed with a barrier. Please Any requests for visitors (BISL alumni etc.) should be
dial key-2255-key to enter. made in writing to the Head of the School in advance.
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.siHouse Points System Our House Points System runs through the whole and announced at the Whole School Assembly. The school. Each class is split into four houses and winning House receives the Winner’s Cup which is students are rewarded 1 or 2 points for positive displayed for the duration of the next block. A special behaviour or academic achievements. An exceptional prize is given for the overall annual House winners at 3 points can be awarded by the Heads of School or the end of the academic year. the Principal. In addition, teachers may use individual reward Points are collected each week and winners are systems in their class to monitor students’ daily announced during the weekly Assembly. At the end performance. of each block, school house points are collected 16
Homework
Research into the benefits of homework is • We endeavour to make homework meaningful,
inconclusive but it is proven to be more effective emphasise thinking skills rather than quantity and
with older students than their younger peers. It is time spent, make sure the homework is accessible
seemingly most effective when it involves practice or to all learners and has a positive impact upon
rehearsal of subject matter already taught. student motivation.
As a result of research, the School’s agreed practice is • Homework in any yeargroup level does not have
as follows: to have a written outcome. It might be a follow-up
• We do not routinely set homework for lower of work done in class. It may sometimes consist
Primary students, but do ask that parents read of preparation for work yet to be done. It might
with their children, both in English and in their be independent student-led work but wherever
mother tongue, on a regular basis and involve possible involves practice or rehearsal of subject
them in practical real-life maths activities. matter already taught.
iPads
Parents are required to purchase an iPad for each use at home by creating their own Apple ID in order
enrolled child in Years 3-6 to use in class. Since this to monitor their child’s activities on the App Store and
is a personal device owned by the student (parents), the internet.
the iPad is taken home on a daily basis for security Please see our iPad guide, distributed at the start of
reasons and to be recharged. The iPad is an integral the academic year, for more details.
part of the student’s learning equipment, as the
In school, students browse the internet through a
school curriculum is developed around using this new
secure internet connection set up specifically for
technology.
students. All teachers using iPads in their teaching
We recommend an iPad Air 1 or newer with a 32 GB provide guidance and educate students about
memory. 16 GB will also be accepted but students E-safety on a regular basis.
will have to manage space accordingly.
Our IT Manager (it@britishschool.si) is there to assist
It is required for students to password protect their where necessary with technical issues, or refer to
iPads. We also encourage parents to oversee the iPad experts for more specialist problems.
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.siKey Contacts Our full list of staff with qualifications, nationality, The following are our key positions of responsibility in photo and brief biography can be found on our the Primary school: website. Senior Leadership Team Paul Walton Principal paul.walton@britishschool.si Katarina Železinger Head of Primary katarina.zelezinger@britishschool.si Stephanie Andronikos Head of Secondary stephanie.andronikos@britishschool.si Class Teachers Sally Rosa EYFS sally.rosa@britishschool.si Katarina Miklavec EYFS katarina.miklavec@britishschool.si Katherine Blundell Year 1 katherine.blundell@britishschool.si Laura Harris Year 2A laura.harris@britishschool.si Lisa Miller Year 2B lisa.miller@britishschool.si Daragh Mulcahy Year 3 daragh.mulcahy@britishschool.si Chris Bishop Year 4 chris.bishop@britishschool.si Sam Walker Year 5A sam.walker@britishschool.si Tanya Charlesworth Year 5B tanya.charlesworth@britishschool.si Nino Kokalj Year 6 nino.kokalj@britishschool.si Assistant Teachers Karla Kukovica EYFS karla-marija.kukovica@britishschool.si Albina Bradley KS1-2 albina.bradley@britishschool.si Alicia Carter KS1-2 alicia.carter@britishschool.si Simon Irving KS1-2 simon.irving@britishschool.si Tjaša Predan KS1-2 tjasa.predan@britishschool.si Matej Černi PE matej.cerni@britishschool.si 18
Specialist Teachers
Anja Drofenik Slovene Teacher anja.drofenik@britishschool.si
Anže Damjan Head of PE anze.damjan@britishschool.si
Emina Begić SEN / Learning Support Specialist emina.begic@britishschool.si
Dominic Hulse Performing Arts Teacher dominic.hulse@britishschool.si
Louisa Kenealy Head of Performing Arts louisa.kenealy@britishschool.si
Mateja Košec MFL Coordinator / Slovene Teacher mateja.kosec@britishschool.si
Monika Godec SEN / Learning Support Specialist monika.godec@britishschool.si
Sarah Fairchild Gojković PE Teacher sarah.fairchild-gojkovic@britishschool.si
Tatjana Struna Berden French Teacher tatjana.struna-berden@britishschool.si
Tobija Siter EAL Teacher tobija.siter@britishschool.si
Administration
Andrej Kravanja Finance Assistant andrej.kravanja@britishschool.si
Ivo Čičak Receptionist ivo.cicak@britishschool.si
Katja Dinčič Finance and HR Officer katja.dincic@britishschool.si
Peter Gombač IT Manager peter.gombac@britishschool.si
Tjaša Sjekloča - Verhunc Head of Marketing & Admissions tjasa.sjekloca-verhunc@british-
school.si
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.siLanguages
The language of all instruction and general school With students joining our school from all corners
communication is English. of the globe, our English as an Additional Language
Modern Foreign Language (MFL) classes are an (EAL) team takes on the exciting challenge of ensuring
exception, where teachers will encourage the use of that all students are equipped with the necessary
the language being studied. language tools to enable them to make the most of
their time here at BISL.
Our students come from over 40 different countries
and we understand the importance of building
students’ language skills as an integral part of their
development and sense of self.
Library
The school library is currently closed for The Primary reading bank for students to take daily
refurbishment. Our new Learning Resource Centre, reading books home will continue to operate as usual.
which will benefit both students and staff alike, will We are always grateful for book donations (new or
be revealed as part of the grand opening of our new used), on the understanding that they may be sold at
building. an annual library book sale if they do not fit into the
Any school library books should be returned to the library’s collection needs at the present time.
class teacher or Reception in the meantime.
20Meetings with Teachers
We organise a cycle of Parent/Teacher Meetings, If students have specific requirements for transcripts,
during which we aim to meet with at least one parent certificates, grade sheets and such for the purpose of
of every student in the school at least once a year. transfer to their next school, we will do our best to
Typically, Primary parents have a meeting with the generate and formally validate a document which can
class teacher or specialist subject teacher after be based on a provided exemplar.
reports have been issued, at a prearranged time. In case you would like to discuss anything with your
Parents are additionally invited to make contact with child’s teacher, please contact them via email to agree
individual teachers by email at any time if they have on a suitable date and time for a meeting. You should
any questions or concerns. normally get a reply within 24 hours during term time.
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.siParent Teacher Association
Our PTA exists to enhance the work of the school • organising various special events such as
and assists with welcoming new parents to Ljubljana International Day and the Christmas Bazaar.
and to the school. There is no subscription charge, • helping in school events, projects and trips
all parents are automatically members. The PTA is
• raising funds through various events for specific
currently seeking new committee members willing
school resources (e.g. library books, playground
and able to take on leading roles.
equipment, snacks for BISL Show etc.)
You can reach the PTA at pta@britishschool.si.
The PTA is not a lobbying or representation
PTA activities have so far included: organisation, since all parents have direct individual
• organising the Family Picnic at the end of the access to the Principal via email, telephone and
academic year. personal meetings, in accordance with our Complaints
• holding regular Coffee Mornings for parents to Policy.
get to know one another – including one with the
Principal in each Block.
Physical Education
Year 1 - 6 PE lessons and sports activities take place All specialist Early Years PE activities take place on
down the street off-site at Športni Park Ludus. the school premises.
Address:
Črnuče, Šlandrova ulica 11, 1231 Ljubljana-Črnuče.
Policies
Key policies required by UK British Schools Overseas standards are available on our website.
These include:
• Anti-Bullying Policy • Positive Behaviour Policy
• Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy • Concerns and Complaints Policy
• Equal Opportunities Policy • School Terms and Conditions
• Health and Safety Policy
22Stationery & Other Essential School Supplies
School provides exercise books and learning • Pencils
resources for all students. Writing equipment is • Eraser
provided for Pre-Nursery up to and including Year 2.
• Pencil sharpener
Early Years and Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2) students are
• Small ruler
required to purchase a school book bag, into which
the class teacher will place various reading materials • Small pair of scissors
on a weekly basis. • Set of colour pencils (Felt tip pens are not
For Years 3 to 6, a pencil case with the following basic necessary)
items is required and must be supplied by parents: This encourages students to develop their
• Black or blue ink writing pens (Base Ball pens are organisational skills and responsibilities for the future
recommended). NO BIROS. transition into Secondary school.
Student Council
The aim of the Student Council is to work in the Chairperson in sustaining transparency of the
partnership with the Parent-Teacher Association topics discussed and decision made.
(PTA), staff and students for the benefit of the whole The Student Council addresses any questions to
school community, representing the views of the appropriate members of the school community such
student body on matters of concern to them. as the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) or the PTA and
The students elect a class representative and a makes sure feedback is regularly given to the student
deputy at the beginning of the academic year. The body itself.
Student Council is led by a Chairperson that is elected School Prefects in Year 6 are given various roles and
through a democratic whole-school election process. responsibilities to represent the student body and
In making sure the Council is led efficiently, there are assist in the smooth running of the school.
two officers, a secretary and a treasurer, who assist
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.siTeaching & Learning
We are firmly committed to an interdisciplinary Young learners are invited to discover the world
approach to learning. around them at learning stations which focus on
We believe this enriches the curriculum and allows different areas of the curriculum and aid their physical
our learners to make connections between their and social development.
work. In the Primary school, curricular areas are integrated
By drawing on connections from the real world and meaningfully into a widely embracing theme, which
real-life experiences, the curriculum becomes more changes every Block. Themes tend to focus on an
relevant for our learners and enabling the cross- area of the curriculum such as Humanities or Science
fertilization of knowledge, skills, and understanding. but English skills are at the heart of every theme.
This is also an approach which better allows the Skills are practiced across the entire curriculum and
school to fulfill its commitment to meet the individual thematic links are made in Mathmatics and specialist
needs of all learners and empowers teachers to be subject such as Slovene, French, Physical Education,
imaginative and innovative in their daily practice. Music and Dance but these subjects tend to be more
stand-alone in their nature.
In Early Years, the focus is on learning through play.
24Trips
Off-site visits are incorporated into the curriculum to Information about the trip will also indicate the
enhance student learning. When students are off-site, expected timings, arrangements for transportation
behaviour expectations are particularly high. An email and dress code (normally uniform, but other clothing
is sent to parents in advance of the trip indicating may be more appropriate depending on the activity).
what materials or clothing might be required. A trip leader will be identified, and their contact
Generally, a little pocket money for a drink or snack details shared with parents for each trip.
may be appropriate; transport and admissions charges
are usually included in the school tuition fees but
parents may be asked for a contribution.
Residential Trips
We organise Residential Trips for Years 3-6, ranging a minimum in order to encourage all students to
from 2-5 days, once or twice during the academic participate.
year. Please ensure that your child’s passport or ID is
These trips are in addition to the regular topic-related up to date and that they have appropriate medical
outings and are an extremely valuable part of the insurance prior to a residential trip.
curriculum. A full risk assessment is carried out for all trips in
Residential trips are optional, as they are not included advance.
in the school fees, but we aim to keep costs to
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.siUniform
School uniform at BISL is required, as per the School uniform encourages a sense of unity and
guidance below. Our uniform providers are common purpose and provides a sense of belonging.
International School Uniforms. All items brought into school (including clothing,
lunch boxes, water bottles and iPads) should be
clearly marked with the student’s name. Our
uniform suppliers offer name tapes and laundry pens
- we strongly recommend this as a solution.
Early Years Foundation Stage
Most of the year: Hot weather:
• White or navy embroidered long-sleeved polo • White or navy embroidered short-sleeved polo
shirt shirt
• Choice of embroidered navy V-neck sweater or • Grey shorts or skort
navy cardigan • Blue gingham summer dress
• Navy sweatpants • Summer cap
• Grey pinafore dress or skirt Winter:
• PE Kit and non-marking indoor sports shoes • Ski suit, hat, gloves and suitable footwear for
• Black socks outdoor play time
• Indoor non-slippery black shoes or plimsolls • Fleece jacket (optional)
• Outdoor footwear suitable for weather conditions
and outdoor play
Primary
Most of the year: Winter:
• White embroidered long-sleeved polo shirt • Ski suit, hat, gloves and suitable footwear for
• Choice of embroidered navy V-neck sweater or outdoor play time
navy cardigan • Fleece jacket (optional)
• Grey trousers or skirt Footwear:
• Grey pinafore dress Years 1-4:
• Black socks • Indoor non-slippery black shoes or plimsolls
Hot weather: • Outdoor footwear suitable for weather conditions
• White embroidered short-sleeved polo shirt and outdoor play
• Grey shorts or skort Years 5-6:
• Blue gingham summer dress • Black leather shoes suitable for both indoor and
outdoor use.
• Summer cap
Physical Education
• BISL sportswear - top and bottom (various • Non-marking indoor sports shoes
options to choose from based on preference) this
includes: white sports t-shirt, navy sports shorts,
tracksuit bottoms, track top or hoodie.
26Hair
Students and adults who have long hair should have and play, as well as hygiene issues while they are
it tied back neatly for school. This prevents potential eating and the prevention of spreading head lice.
safety problems during physical activities, painting
Book Bags
Early Years and Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2) students are Class teachers will place various reading materials into
required to purchase a school book bag. these on a weekly basis.
Ordering Online
We offer a selection of uniform samples to try on Orders will be delivered directly to your preferred
for size. Please contact Admissions to arrange an address, usually dispatched within six working days.
appointment. If you have any problems or questions regarding your
Once you have the correct size, please go to the BISL order, feel free to contact ISU customer services
ISU webshop to complete your uniform purchase directly.
online. Different family circumstances will mean different
This webshop gives you convenient access to our quantities, but please ensure you have a sufficient
full uniform catalogue, similarly to any other online amount for daily wear. “My uniform is in the wash” is
clothing store. not an acceptable excuse.
Lost & Found
Items left in the school unattended will be placed
in the lost and found box, located in the Primary
cloakroom on the ground floor.
Reception: +386 40 486 548 | Email: enquiries@britishschool.siOUR SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
Exams offered - English
IGCSE & A LEVEL National
(Cambridge/AQA) Curriculum
250 Languages
taught
Number
of students - English
- Slovene
- French
2-18 Current
age range 40+
Nationalities
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