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How does English language teaching work in our kindergarten?

Bilingual education is provided by an English-speaking teacher in each class in the form of natural communication in all day-to-day activities. The natural bilingual environment of the school is supported by native English lecturer. Through English songs, nursery rhymes or playing with fairy-tale characters, the children memorize individual english expressions, which they consolidate together with the teachers. Children subsequently want to communicate in English in a natural environment with a native lecturer who offers a playful, dynamic and entertaining English lesson. Lessons are natural and casual, full of songs, thearters and stories, taking into account the playful individuality and imagination of children.

How does the introduction weeks in the kindergarten work?

Prior to joining the kindergarten, we offer parents the opportunity to come in with the child and see the kindergarten, to see the classes or play for a while to help the child become familiar with the new environment. In the first introduction weeks, the children arrive in the morning at the usual time, between 7:00am and 9:00am. Upon agreement it is possible for the child to spend only a few hours in the kindergarten or they can leave before the afternoon rest period until they get used to the routine.

What food is on offer for the children?

The kindergarten provides the children with good quality food with gluten-free meals. We check the children's drinking regime and encourage them to consume enough fluids. We prepare for the children fresh fruit juice daily, we also offer fresh fruit and vegetables to eat.

How do you encourage the children to lead a healthy lifestyle?

In addition to the healthy and varied diet provided by the kindergarten, the teacher always explains on a child's level what positive effects on the body healthy eating has. The children are guided towards daily exercise. During the morning exercises they train their muscles. At least once a week, each class also has an exercise aimed at preventing flat feet using specialized aids in the exercise room. Every day (except in bad weather), we go with the children for a walk or to play in the school yard. For the children we also organize various sports clubs such as swimming, sauna after swimming, skating, baseball etc....

What classes do you provide in the afternoon?

Since it is our aim that the children develop in all areas, we offer a wide range of different interest classes. You can find the current offer under the Clubs section.

What activities do you offer to the parents and their children?

For parents and their children we organize creative workshops twice a year. In the autumn we organize the Pumpkin Party and in the spring the Easter Creative Workshop. The parents and their children can spend an afternoon in a pleasant environment in the kindergarten creating someting together. We also organize a Christmas Party for the whole kindergarten with a performance by the children followed by refreshments. Mothers Day is organized by each class individually, where mothers and grandmothers are invited to a children's programme. There is also a sports day to celebrate Father’s Day. We also organize spring and autumn hiking trips for the parents and their children.

What kind of out-of-school activities do you offer?

In addition to the trip mentioned above, each class goes on a trip outside the kindergarten at least once a year. Children in preschool classes also have the opportunity to participate in ski training and school in nature. We also organize a sleepover in the kindergarten, seasonal trips, funny Saturday with parents - a trip with parents, or hanging Easter eggs in the Trnava city.

How are the children prepared to enter the primary school?

In addition to daily educational activities aimed at preparing for entry to the first grade, our preschoolers regularly attend open classes in BESST Primary school. Children take part in Elkonin's phonemic-phonological awareness and the Good Start Method for the development of graphomotor skills. Parents have the opportunity twice a year to attend an individual parent meeting with the class teacher and will be informed about the child progress in the classroom.

How does the kindergarten cooperate with the primary school?

In addition to the above-mentioned visits to the primary school, pupils from the primary school come to read books and play theatre for the children in the kindergarten. Also, after agreement, primary school and gymnasium students help us to organize various children's events.

What to do if the child is absent?

It is enough to report the absence to the class teacher, who will sign the child off in the attendance records. The absence of a child who completes mandatory pre-primary education must be excused via the Edupage application or by email to the class teacher. Certificates of non-infectiouness status are also announced in this application after the child's arrival back at the kindergarten. You can cancel your child's meals either via Edupage or by email sent to the address of the school canteen, or on phone number listed on the website.

What happens if a parent cannot come to collect the child by 5:00pm?

Every day there is secured duty service by one teacher, who remains with the children after 5pm. Simply call the receptionist or the class teacher to inform them that you will be running late and they will pass the information on to the teacher who is on duty.

How do you integrate into the kindergarten children with special educational needs?

The kindergarten employs teachers graduated in special pre-school and inclusive education. We integrate the children within the usual classroom environment with other children. We approach each child individually based on their needs. Of course, we work closely with the school psychologist, special pedagogue and speech therapist. As part of support measures, we also cooperate with a teaching assistant.

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