Thursday, February 19, 2009

School Visit in Slovenia: Druga Oš Slovenj Gradec

It was a very snowy morning in Ljubljana, Slovenia, as Alenka Urh (Sodobnost) and I set out to drive through the gorgeous Slovenian countryside to the beautiful and historic town of Slovenj Gradec, which was established sometime in the 13th century. It is a lovely town of about 8,000 inhabitants, near skiing and other alpine activities. The town itself is a beautiful blend of modern and historical architecture.

The school, Druga Oš Slovenj Gradec, had organized a school-wide event to celebrate the winner of the Good Deeds Society essay contest partipants and the winner: Vitan Blagotinšek, whose mentor was Saša Polanc.

The winner,
Vitan Blagotinšek, with mentor Saša Polanc. Vitan's essay dealt with themes in the book: dealing with the loss of family members, the relationship between Kithie and her mother, and how bringing together students for good deeds with help develop friendships, assuage isolation, and make students feel more included in their schools and communities.

Meeting students after the assembly


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