"Tell me and I'll forget, show me and I'll remember, involve me and I'll understand."

Chinese proverb

Participating schools

Škofljica Primary School and Lavrica Primary School

Knowledge for life today and the challenges of tomorrow. Škofljica Primary School offers pupils a modern, high-quality education based on active learning, exploration, and cooperation. We encourage pupils to think independently, solve problems, and develop their own ideas, thereby preparing them for life in a rapidly changing world.

Vision and mission

To create a healthy and safe environment in which pupils, through the responsible cooperation of all staff and on the basis of universal human values, will acquire fundamental knowledge, be educated, develop their skills, consolidate their skills, foster their creativity, discover their talents, enhance their self-image, build genuine self-confidence and forge positive interpersonal relationships.

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Our core values are:

knowledge as the foundation of the future
Responsibility to oneself and others

Other values of our school:

innovation and creativity
• cooperation and teamwork
• respect and tolerance
• Independence and perseverance

Lava Primary School Celje

Hand in hand, let's form a circle beneath the canopy of 21st-century knowledge.

Lava Primary School is a place of creativity, collaboration, and growth. In a pleasant and stimulating environment, we open up paths to knowledge, values, and independence for our pupils, which they will need in their future lives.

»It is so simple to sink into grey mediocrity, among the masses of people who exemplary fulfil the commands of others, who think with someone else's head, who are envious, dissatisfied, unkind, arrogant. And how exceptionally difficult and demanding it is in this crowd to be excellent in thinking, to have an upright posture, good manners and daily behaviour... Let our common commitment be - to be strong and persistent on the path to excellence.

Vision and mission

Osnovna šola Lava Celje strives to provide pupils with the holistic development of knowledge, values and personality that they will need for life in the 21st century. Its mission is based on promoting reading literacy, mutual assistance, healthy lifestyles and cultural behaviour. At the heart of the school's activities are lasting knowledge and respectful relationships – towards oneself, others, and the environment. The school builds on values such as responsibility, honesty, solidarity, tolerance, patriotism and lifelong learning, with the aim of educating ethical, creative and independent individuals.

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Our core values are:

• lasting knowledge and attitude to knowledge
• Live friendly words: hello, please, thank you, excuse me, you're welcome, need help, have a nice day….

Other values of our school:

• lifelong learning knowledge and competences
• Respect: self-respect and mutual respect
Work habits and responsibility
• honesty and sincerity
• environmental and property protection
• Homeland and active citizenship
• Respect, tolerance, and equality

Brezovica pri Ljubljani Primary School and Notranje Gorice Primary School

In the balance of knowledge, movement, and health, we build the foundations for a successful future. Brezovica pri Ljubljani primary school is a place where learning, sport, and a healthy lifestyle intertwine. We provide pupils with a safe and stimulating environment in which they develop their abilities, strengthen their physical fitness, and foster a positive attitude towards themselves and their surroundings. We encourage active leisure time and the development of working habits. Important values that we pay close attention to are developing cooperation, connection, and respect. We invest a great deal of time and energy in fostering respectful interpersonal relationships at all levels.

Vision and mission

The school's vision is to become a place where knowledge, physical activity, and health care are developed equally. The school's mission is to enable students' holistic development, encompassing intellectual, physical, and social domains, and to educate them into responsible individuals with healthy lifestyle habits. We emphasise the importance of perseverance, discipline, and cooperation.

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Our core values are:

• health as the foundation of well-being
knowledge as the foundation of personal development

Other values of our school:

• movement and sport
• discipline and perseverance
• cooperation and teamwork
Responsibility and respect

Šmarjeta Primary School

We grow with nature, we advance with knowledge. Šmarjeta Primary School connects learning with the natural environment and the local community, fostering a responsible attitude towards nature. We guide students towards exploration, sustainable thinking, and active participation in their environment.

Vision and mission

The school's vision is to become a school for sustainable development and responsible futures. The school's mission is to educate students who respect nature, society, and themselves, and to develop an awareness of the importance of environmental protection. We promote responsible behaviour and sustainable values.

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Our core values are:

sustainable development
Environmental responsibility

Other values of our school:

respect for nature
collaboration
knowledge
• community care

Primary School Šmartno pri Slovenj Gradcu

Hand in hand, we grow in knowledge, creativity, and mutual respect. Our school is a place where curious pupils, dedicated teachers, and involved parents meet, together shaping a stimulating learning environment and building a community of trust and progress. We enable pupils to develop their abilities, encourage them to explore and think independently, and guide them towards responsible behaviour in everyday life.

Vision and mission

The school's vision is to foster a community where every individual experiences success, progress, and personal growth. Our mission is to deliver quality education while simultaneously developing values such as responsibility, cooperation, and respect. We place particular emphasis on the holistic development of our students, encompassing their intellectual, emotional, and social spheres, and preparing them for active lives in contemporary society.

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In our work, we consistently draw on the fundamental values of the Republic of Slovenia: trust, respect, honesty, mutual assistance, and belonging. We believe that these hold the foundation for a safe and stimulating environment for our children.

Our core values are:

the development of each individual as a unique personality
Success based on effort, perseverance, and self-affirmation

Other values that we live by:

high-quality and lasting knowledge
· cooperation and mutual assistance
Creativity and curiosity
Responsibility and independence
· self-respect, respect for others and the environment

Education for tolerance and moderation

We are convinced that raising tolerance begins with the individual: with self-confidence, self-respect, and honesty about one's own capabilities. On this foundation, we build relationships based on understanding and compassion. In this, we highlight moderation as a key guiding principle – that essential balance between the individual and the community. Our task is to actively recognise and confront various forms of intolerance. We are co-creating a space in which every single individual feels accepted and valued.

Franca Lešnika-Vuka Primary School Slivnica

The Franca Lešnika – Vuka Primary School is a place where, in the spirit of the school slogan »In the embrace of nature – together for knowledge,« we create a stimulating and inclusive environment, combining quality knowledge, values, and cooperation with the local community.

Vision

The school's vision is to create a safe, nurturing, and open environment where pupils grow, learn, develop their potential, and build interpersonal relationships. The school aims to remain a place of positive experiences, where pupils encounter success and challenges, and remember the school fondly as an important part of their upbringing.

Mission

The mission of the school is to educate and train responsible, independent and critically thinking individuals. We promote respect, cooperation, acceptance of diversity, as well as a sustainable orientation and the holistic development of pupils.

Piran Elementary School / Vincenzo and Diego de Castro Elementary School Piran

Diversity connects and enriches us. The school operates in a bilingual and multicultural environment, where pupils develop language skills, intercultural understanding, and openness to the world. We place particular emphasis on quality teaching and a deep understanding of the Italian language and culture, which form the foundation of our region's identity.

In a stimulating and inclusive environment, we learn about different cultures, languages, and traditions, building bridges between people.

Vision and mission

Our aim is to create a stimulating and safe learning environment where respect, tolerance, and cooperation are fundamental values. We want to educate students to become independent, creative, and critically thinking individuals, and to provide them with quality knowledge and skills to face the challenges of the future. We pay particular attention to preserving, developing, and deepening knowledge of the Italian language and an understanding of Italian culture, which is a key part of our local and wider social sphere.

Our mission is:

• develop language competences in Slovene and Italian,
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to preserve, protect and transmit Italian linguistic and cultural heritage,
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to foster curiosity, creativity and a love of learning,
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prepare pupils for life in a modern, diverse society.,
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to build positive relationships, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Our vision is to shape conscious, responsible, and critically thinking individuals who:

• They know how to solve problems and face challenges.,
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open to diversity and richness of cultures,
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co-operate and work effectively in a team,
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recognise their own cultural identity and respect others,
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contribute to a more just and sustainable society.

School fees

Our core values are:

diversity as a richness
• 
respect for all cultures

Other values of our school:

tolerance and acceptance
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Cooperation
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knowledge and language literacy (with a particular focus on the Italian language)
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Quality and responsibility at work
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Openness and understanding

Matija Čop Primary School Kranj

Knowledge and culture as the foundation of the future. Matija Čop Primary School Kranj builds on a rich tradition and fosters the development of knowledge, cultural awareness, and critical thinking. It provides students with a quality education and encourages them towards creativity and reflection.

Vision and mission

The school's vision is to be a school of excellence, knowledge, and broad-mindedness. The school's mission is to develop responsible, thoughtful, and creative individuals who will be active members of society. The emphasis is on quality knowledge and cultural values.

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Our core values are:

Knowledge as a value
• culture as a way of life

Other values of our school:

Responsibility
respect
Curiosity
creativity

Danile Kumar Primary School Ljubljana

Every pupil counts, and everyone has the right to succeed. Danile Kumar Primary School is an inclusive school that pays special attention to pupils with special needs and to an individual approach to learning. We create an environment where every pupil feels accepted, safe, and respected, and has the opportunity to develop their abilities at their own pace.

Vision and mission

The school's vision is to be an open, inclusive, and supportive community for all learners. The school's mission is to provide equal opportunities for learning and development, and to foster understanding, tolerance, and acceptance of diversity. We place particular emphasis on the development of social skills, empathy, and mutual respect.

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Our core values are:

inclusion and equal opportunities for all
• respect for diversity

Other values of our school:

Understanding and empathy
solidarity and help
patience
• cooperation and acceptance

VRTEC Dobra teta

A space of safety, play and warmth, where the first steps into the world of knowledge begin. The Dobra teta kindergarten offers children a stimulating and safe environment where, through play, exploration and socialising, they develop their abilities, curiosity and social skills.

Vision and mission

The kindergarten's vision is to create a happy, safe, and creative childhood. The kindergarten's mission is to foster the holistic development of children and guide them towards independence, cooperation, and a positive attitude towards the world.

School fees

Our core values are:

• safety and trust
warmth and acceptance

Other values of our kindergarten:

• play as a method of learning
creativity
collaboration
respect

Project deliverables

How do children draw "feeling at home"? With this activity, they developed a sense of belonging.
As a starting point for reflection and creation, we chose the proverb »A lie has short legs,« which simply conveys that dishonesty is revealed sooner or later.
As a starting point for reflection and creation, we chose the proverb »A lie has short legs,« which simply conveys that dishonesty is revealed sooner or later.
Decorating Easter eggs and making "Gregorčkov" which were floated down the water.
Drawing examples (in heart shapes) of how someone helped another. Strengthening the value of »mutual aid«.
Likovna upodobitev medsebojna pomoči - OŠ Škofljica
The Year 1b pupils depicted mutual help through art.
plakat OŠ Škofljica
Art poster of the 5 fundamental values of Slovenia and a mosaic of respect and trust.
Pupils at OŠ Lava strengthened the value of belonging – they drew their own coat of arms.
The pupils learned about moderation and put together a poster.
As a starting point for reflection and creation, we chose the proverb »A lie has short legs,« which simply conveys that dishonesty is revealed sooner or later.
As a starting point for reflection and creation, we chose the proverb »A lie has short legs,« which simply conveys that dishonesty is revealed sooner or later.
As a starting point for reflection and creation, we chose the Slovenian proverb »A lie has short legs,« which simply conveys that dishonesty is sooner or later revealed.
Five values and five strips that display them.
As a starting point for reflection and creation, we chose the Slovenian proverb »A lie has short legs,« which simply conveys that dishonesty is sooner or later revealed.
We are proud to build a school where every student feels they truly belong to the whole world with the help of friends and teachers.
The pupils collected all five fundamental values of Slovenia in a joint video.
The pupils explored two key values in their new video: trust and respect.
In a short video, the pupils summarised their thoughts on solidarity and showed how important small acts of kindness are.
Song, dance, strong message, and fundamental values.
varuhi vrednot os piran pravljica
The book was created together with students from the 6th and 7th grades.
gozdna sola vrednot iva kovac
Fairy tale THE FOREST SCHOOL OF VALUES or "THAT STUBBORN LITTLE THING"; author Iva Kovač, illustrator Jera Skudnik (5th grade)
The pupils learned about mutual aid and wrote short stories.
As a starting point for reflection and creation, we chose the proverb »A lie has short legs,« which simply conveys that dishonesty is revealed sooner or later.
Likovna upodobitev medsebojna pomoči - OŠ Škofljica
Through a process of thinking about solidarity and interconnectedness, they poured their insights into short fictional stories, featuring heroes who, with small but noble actions, change the world for the better.
Little stars with nice deeds written on them, as thought up by the pupils.
How to bring Slovenia's 5 fundamental values closer to the youngest?
Traditional costumes, folk dances - we also learn about belonging from the elderly.
Technical Day in 1st Grade – Clay Workshop: Connection and Belonging Through Creation
Charity December at SE/OŠ Vincenzo e Diego de Castro Piran, with branches Lucija and Sečovlje
Systematic development of Slovenia's 5 core values - Activities within the extended programme (RaP)
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