SPRING BALL 2023

As autumn rolls into spring SBG BESST decided to celebrate the first daffodils wih their very first spring ball. Student union worked really hard to create a fun atmosphere (and playlist of course) to ensure our family had the best time. A candy bar, mocktails and the announcment of the much anticipated King and Queen of the dance. Not to mention the tombolo which offered up a lot of prizes and surprises! Welcome to the warm months ahead and the warmness of friendships built on our special night!

OPEN HOUSE 2023

Yesterday, we reached for the moon and showed our esteemed guests our BESST selves. Our visitors learned from our students just what life in the SBG BESST community is really like. They joined in on our lessons, toured the school and met with our teachers to find out all of the facts about stadium in opur high bilingual school. And of course, no open house day is complete with out a range of healthy but delicious snacks. Overall the feedback was very positive and we are looking forward to a #bebetterbeBESSTfuture together with our new family members.

Dodge ball

Someone decided to spend the last day under a X-mas tree and someone in the gym.

We ended this school year with a dodge ball tournament. Eight teams competed for the title: The Dodger of the Year. Former high school students also came to show their team spirit.

Tense moments, many falls, but also exceptional sportsmanship kept the atmosphere of the matches up to the last minute. The following teams placed on the podium: 3. Trinkeťáci 2. Win-win 1. Saints dožbalisti. We congratulate the winners and wish everyone a blessed holiday and a happy New Year 2023.

SKI TRAININIG IN KAPRUN

Ski training 28.11 -02.12.2022

Good morning from Kaprun, Austria. It is our third day in this beautiful place. We`re staying in a cozy Austrian hotel ZUR BURG where we are enjoying delicious food and wellness. And yet, the best activity we all appreciate here is skiing in the breathtaking Alps. Check out some of our photos

TEAMBUILDING NIGHT

SBG BSU, our student Union took to the kitchen in our first ever teambuilding night. They cooked off against each other in a nail biting kitchen saga. Alas, all of the offerings were equally delicious so we concluded that they are all winners.

VISITE OF GENETIC LABORATORY

On Friday some of our Year 4 and 5 Biology and Psychology students visited Komenskeho's Genetics Laboratory. Students were extremely excited (and nervous!) to use and play with equipment worth tens of millions of euros. They learned about genetic tests used to identify Downs Syndrome prenatally and non-invasively and learned about the COVID systems used by the lab to monitor COVID transmission across Slovakia.

Theater performance - Christmas Carol

On Wednesday 2.11. we visited the English theater performance in Bratislava with the high school classes I, II and III - Christmas Carol. Actors from the theater company AMERICAN DRAMA GROUPE EUROPE (ADGE) based in Munich and also BRITISH THEATER COMPANY - (TNT Theater Britain) introduced themselves to us. The theatrical adaptation of the famous story by Charles Dickens took us from the pages of books to gloomy London, where we followed the story of a bitter rich man named Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas. Values such as selflessness, humanity, decency, kindness and love will not leave the viewer cold. The most beautiful story of the great English storyteller from 1843 is still able to captivate and appeal to readers all over the world.

WE OPENED OUR DOORS

SBG BESST opened its doors to reveal the sky of opportunities awaiting future students.

Guests learned from the head teacher and our current students about the Cambridge system, the many clubs and activities on offer as well as the optional subjects available for students to shape their own dreams.

Our year 4 student MKD shared his passion for astronomy and even brought in his gigantic telescope!

There was a lot of questions and interactions and we hope that all of our visitor gained an insight into the universe of our high school.

We look forward to seeing you at our next open house day in March!

DAY OF OPPORTUNITIES

At the end of october, our annual "Day of opportunities".

Students in lower grades completed workshops on the possibilities of high school study abroad (organization Interstudy) and language stays focused on the development of language skills in Spanish, German and English (organization Education first).

Students in higher years completed workshops aimed at studying at foreign universities (organization Interstudy and Unilink), which suitably supplemented their information on the possibilities of university studies, as they recently visited the GAUDEAMUS post-baccalaureate study fair.

HALLOWEEN

Friday , SBG got spooky on with high schoolers wearing outfits to rival a Broadway production of, ‘Halloween’. After a scavenger hunt we took part in an eerie escape room, following the clues to solve a murder case. It was fun to put all of the pieces together.

The rest of the evening was spent dancing, watching movies and enjoying quality time with each other. We then slept over at school.

HERZLICH WILLKOMMEN AUF DEM OKTOBERFEST

Language is linked to culture and tradition, so it enhances our deeper understanding of a country's culture.

In order to get to know the German traditional Oktoberfest festival more closely, we organized a private one here at SBG BESST.

Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world and is organized in Munich. It must be said that we didn't have any beer, but what we did have was an experience that offered us an insight into the culture of this beautiful and diverse country. In addition to various lectures, where we had the opportunity to learn what is behind the production of beer, we also learned various German expressions and for a gourmet experience we created a feast of traditional dishes.

There was a popular pretzel, and we even made our own apple strudel from scratch. The first use of the apple press was difficult at first and our hands hurt, but the end result was excellent!

DON'T DESTROY YOUR BODY AND MIND

Students I.A and I.B were treated to an innovative projection, which drew them into thinking about the issue of addictions and about responsibility not only for one's own life.

Anti-drug train - so-called Revolution train offers a primary prevention program for pupils, which is guaranteed not to be boring.

The unique environment of the train creates the possibility of immediate informal discussion with peers, teachers and experts. Thanks to the unusual environment and strong feelings, such a debate is livelier, more open and more honest than during a classic lecture on school grounds.

The students were involved in a real story that experientially guided them through the entire process from the onset of drug addiction to the consequences that await a person addicted to drugs in life.

The interactive approach offered young people a space to think about the dangers of legal and illegal drugs.

Through anonymous questionnaires, they could confide about their experiences with alcohol, cigarettes or drugs.

Travel diary vol.2

In contrast to the gloomy atmosphere of Auschwitz, the next day we visited the Energylandia amusement park, which was located about 50 kilometers from our accommodation in the Vienna House Easy hotel in Krakow.

We awakened our enthusiasm, put aside our fears and stepped into a place of miracles with a varied selection of roller coasters, carousels and various delicacies.

On the way back, several students on the bus took up our time with their stand-up performances and announcements about school matters. Upon arrival, dinner awaited us and later a free parting in the wonderful night Krakow, during which we created other unforgettable experiences.

We got to know Denný Krakow in the presence of a guide who told us about the history and attractions of the city. We bought a few trinkets and went to visit the nearby Wieliczka Salt Mine. This experience was completely different, the beautiful premises of the salt mine are often used for various formal events. The salt is really salty, and we saw it for ourselves on the spot.

We all returned home alive and well. It was an unforgettable trip that we all thoroughly enjoyed together.

LEARN FROM HISTORY

On October 5, students of the second, third and fifth years of our high school went on a foreign trip to Auschwitz and Krakow in Poland. After a six-hour bus journey, we arrived at the museum of the Auschwitz concentration camp, through which the guide took us.

These places became a sad memento of the crimes that were committed during the Second World War, during which countless numbers of people died.

The excursion had a total length of three hours, during which we visited not only Auschwitz I, but also Auschwitz II - Birkenau, where we saw preserved buildings and authentic artifacts from eighty years ago.

One must not forget one's history. One can only hope that society has already learned its lesson from these horrific crimes against humanity that trampled on the most basic universal human rights such as the right to life, personal liberty and security, and nothing like this will ever happen again.

The excursion to Auschwitz will be an experience that will be etched in our memories forever.

ON THE WAY FOR EDUCATION

Last week, our fourth and fifth year students had the opportunity to participate in the Gaudeamus European post-baccalaureate and lifelong education fair in Bratislava.

In Incheba, Bratislava, they visited the stands of universities and trade unions in which they have a preliminary interest.

Their questions were answered by experts and students from universities from Slovakia, the Czech Republic and other European countries.

We took home a lot of new information, materials and inspiration.

NON UNIFORM DAY

is a well-known " in our school but a less well-known " is a day called "anything but a backpack day".

Which means we get the chance to go a little crazy with our creativity and think outside the box.

Check out these amazing alternatives for monotonous everyday luggage. The main role is played by our high school students and their diversity.

Visit of theather production

On 26.9. students from the first to fourth year of our grammar school participated in the theatrical production of the work, Kým kohút nezaspieva by the Slovak author Ivan Bukovčan. Since this work is among the compulsory literature intended for secondary schools, the students benefited from being able to enjoy this impressive story live thanks to the talented actors, who have played this incenation in cinema Hviezda in Trnava. In many students, this production evoked a feeling of catharsis and countless philosophical questions regarding the morality of people, the importance of an individual's social position in society, and identity. "Against violence, one has only one chance . . . to remain human . . . not to become a rag. To keep one's dignity . . . and one's human face."

Adaptation course

HOW ARE YOU DOING? WHAT IS BEHIND IT?

Children spend a lot of time at school, and it is important that they feel comfortable there. Therefore, we also think about improving the quality of their relationships and building a community .

During the adaptation course in Skalica, our youngest high school students spent full time together and, in addition to the activities, developed cooperation, inspired each other and created.

They tried climbing in the treetops, they managed to walk to Mlýnky before the rain, they enjoyed the evening by the fire, and there was also crispy fried "spečačka".

The purpose of the trip was fulfilled, the students made friends and had a pleasant stay in nature.

STEAM WORKSHOP

Our students had a special STEAM workshop in the week 19-23.09.2022.

We invited teacher of mechatronics Roger Berry who taught them the basics of circuits. The aim is to teach students how to use their theoretical knowledge from electronics and apply it in real life by creating various circuits composed of resistors, thermistors, diodes, light-depending resistors, potentiometers, and operational amplifiers. The workshop is terminated by a final project using their acquired knowledge and creativity.

CEREMONY TO THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR 2021/2022

Irving Stone once said:

“Each of us has his own alphabet with which to create poetry.” And, this year has indeed been poetic. At times an epic, at others a sonnet and in others, almost a limerick. This poetry of ours we create together as our words collide and we together push forward into our next stanza.

We would like to thank to our teachers for their dedication and commitment to supporting the lives of our next generation, of working tirelessly and always having the student’s best interests at heart.

Big thanks belongs to our students. We are proud of all that you have achieved so far.

Summer holidays are finally here andwe wish you all beautiful summer full of experiences and well-deserved relax.