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12/05/2020

Joint Virtual Field Trip to the White Carniola

Joint Virtual Field Trip to the White Carniola

Each year we traditionally organise the joint field trips with our colleagues and students from Danila Kumar International School, Ljubljana. On May 7th we were supposed to go on a joint one-day field trip to the White Carniola in Slovenia. We have decided not to postpone it, but to organise a virtual field trip in collaboration with Danila Kumar International School.

We get that in-person events are more fun, but given our current circumstances we have been pleasantly surprised at how entertaining and educational virtual field trips could be. 

We travelled virtually, enjoyed the natural beauty of the White Carniola, explored the sights of the town of Črnomelj and Lahinja Nature Park and gathered important information and interesting facts. We met Green George and expanded our knowledge on the Slovenian cultural heritage. We shared our reflections with Danila Kumar students and enjoyed reading theirs. Usually we capture the best moments in the Field Trip Scrapbook, but this time we are exhibiting our reflections on the Virtual Field Trip Padlet.

 

Reflections of Danila Kumar Students:

'I know Bela Krajina very well because my mother is from Črnomelj. It was most interesting for me to read about the Lahinja Nature Park. I never knew about it. Although I visit Bela Krajina every month, I would also to make this trip in person.  I am sure I would learn a lot more.  For those of you, who do not know Bela Krajina well, I would recommend this trip. Many people do not visit this part of Slovenia and do not know it well, which is sad, because it has a lot of interesting things and places to see.  I am glad that despite the quarantine we got to have some sort of a trip. Those who dedicated themselves to the project were able to see that Bela Krajina is very beautiful. This “trip” brightened my week, and I know the others have learned how beautiful it is there and that Bela Krajina is worth a visit.'

'I learned a lot of new things during this walk. I got to know Bela Krajina and the places around that part of Slovenia, and their customs and habits. I was most attracted to the Lahinja Nature Park because I didn't know about it and now that I have seen it, I would take a real look at it. Truly, out of all the sights and places I have seen, this one would be great to see in person. I would be happy to recommend such a visit to others, because despite the small size of Slovenia, many people do not know about these distant places, but they are very beautiful and worth a visit.

I think this Slovenian lesson was outstanding, as it was different from the others, and it taught me a lot of new things.

I didn't know this part of Slovenia very well, so every new piece of information helped me and taught me something more. I would love to have more Slovenian lessons like this.'

Nice thoughts for students in Zagreb:

‘I hope you enjoyed this cultural day and it is a pity that we aren't able to see each other and visit Bela Krajina in real life. Stay safe and have a nice day.’ 

‘I wish that I could see the students from Zagreb in real life so that we could communicate better.'

‘It would've been nice if we could've seen each other in real life.’

'I have been to Zagreb and I know how beautiful it is there. Love where you live and embrace your culture!'

'I wish I met you and got to know you better!'

‘It’s going to be alright. I hope you are safe and your family is well. Hopefully this pandemic will be under control and you will be able to go back to school and see your friends.’ 

‘Hey guys, I know it is as hard for you as it is for us - but don't worry! It will all be over soon. For the better or for worse :) ‘

‘I hope you enjoyed your online and virtual cultural day! I hope all of you are doing fine, and are healthy.’ 

 

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