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Kindergarten

Tulips for the school garden

In the week before the autumn holidays, a great joint project of Kindergarten and Primary School took place. The M1 and M2 classes of the French section of the Kindergarten and the French P1 and P2 classes of the Primary School planted the raised beds in the school garden. At first the planning was discussed via Teams. Then the school children cleaned up the beds and planted tulip and daffodil bulbs. The Kindergarten children also planted flower bulbs two days later.

The pupils collected information about the plants and wrote reports as part of the subject "Discovering the World". All the children will closely observe the growth of the flowers. In this way they will learn about the seasons and have their first experiences with botany. In addition to the shared experience and learning, such an exchange between the classes also promotes language skills. The children are now eagerly waiting to see the flowers grow in spring.

Beginning of the year in Kindergarten

After the summer holidays, the European School's Kindergarten is also coming back to life. In the meantime the children have been able to get used to their new groups. They also got to know new teachers: Diana Büchel works with the German group since this school year, Mathilde Sudres with the French group.

The kindergarten children harvested apples and pears from the garden and used them to prepare meals, for example cake. Finally, there is singing together again in the Kindergarten, although due to the current situation at a distance and in separate groups. It looks like this: Last Friday, September 11th, -Kindergarten teacher Jill Barthelemy sang in the assembly hall of the Kindergarten. The children watched the song via live stream on the smartboards in their classrooms and sang along.

The head of the Kindergarten, Lisa Melessaccio, would like to thank all parents and guardians for their excellent cooperation in implementing the new hygiene plan. An information evening via Teams already took place on 8 September.
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Primary School

Reading weeks in the Primary School

Various reading week activities took place in the Primary School of the European School Munich at the end of February and the beginning of March. The English language section started with an online meeting. ESM librarian Vilma Lersch asked the classes to create posters on the importance of reading during lockdown, which are now on display in the library. The school children also made pennants with their favourite books and wrote book reviews and poems about books. Over teams they shared their works and also had fun participating in an online kahoot on the theme of "famous book characters".

The Italian language section organised online reading week and the "Progetto Espressivita". Virtually, author Roberto Piumini and illustrator Monica Rabà, who drew for Puimini's books, visited the classes via Teams video chat and led numerous creative activities.  Roberto Piumini read short stories and poems. Afterwards, the children asked him questions and read out their self-written poems. The illustrator Monica Rabà showed and explained her drawings, led practical exercises on visual art, techniques, colours, and style, and also answered questions from the children.

To Roberto Piumini's website (IT) To Monica Rabà's website (IT)

An artistic journey into the landscape

The class P4ITA of teacher Sofia Galbusera was artistically active during the lockdown. Now that the elementary school is open again, the works could be presented to the other school children.

Work was done on the theme "Landscape" in three steps:  First, a given landscape photo was expanded by drawings. Next, the schoolchildren colored a landscape painting by Wassily Kandinsky. Finally, in the third step, they created their own abstract works.

The works can also be viewed on the ESM pinboard on Sharepoint. This requires logging in via Microsoft access with the eursc.eu identifier.
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Secondary School

Duke of Edinburgh’s / International Award

From Catherine Williams

On Friday 9th April, the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was announced. Through his life The Duke of Edinburgh was a committed and inspirational champion of young people. One of his legacies for future generations is the Duke of Edinburgh’s / International Award scheme in which European School Munich’s students participate.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award comprises of four sections: voluntary service to the community, a sport / dance / fitness challenge, developing a hobby or interest and taking part in a team expedition. The three levels, bronze, silver and gold; demand ever greater levels of time and commitment with participants working towards self-determined goals. The award is offered in a huge range of institutions in over 140 countries to young people across the social spectrum.

To quote directly from the Duke of Edinburgh Award’s website : “The Duke of Edinburgh Award has become one of The Duke’s most remarkable achievements, equipping and empowering young people from all communities to build the skills, confidence and resilience they need to make the most out of life and make a difference to the world around them.”

The last year has been a challenging time for ESM students participating in awards. They have however been continuing as much as possible with personal challenges related to the different sections of the award. The adult expedition team are committed to re-organising expeditions as soon as possible.

More information about the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Von der Leyen addresses the Model European Council

On Friday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the young members of the Model European Council. The simulation of the European Commission was founded in 1984 at the European School Munich and is now an integral part of the European Schools system. This year, the event took place completely digitally on five afternoons. On Monday, Andreas Beckmann, Secretary General of the European Schools, had opened this year's programme with a guest lecture. Now the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen spoke at the end.

Von der Leyen first spoke about her time as a pupil at the European School in Uccle, saying it had been a "fantastic experience" growing up among the many languages and the diversity. After the students had simulated political opinion-forming over the past week, she told of everything that goes with it, of ever-awake heads of government in late-night sessions, press statements and the wonderful espresso of the Italian delegation. She said despite long and difficult debates, an agreement is almost always reached in the end.

Afterwards, the delegates of the Model European Council could ask some questions. They were interested in Von der Leyen's handling of publicity and criticism, work and private life, and how she had experienced her nomination as Commission President. Finally, the pupils asked for advice for after school. "Live your dreams," Von der Leyen gave the students with them on their path of life: "And trust your abilities." She said you cannot plan the details of your life, but you can choose the field of work and ideals you work for and pursue your goals with passion and ambition. Motivating words at the end of this year's Model European Council, where once again important skills for later life were intensively trained.

The Model European Council is a realistic simulation of the European Council. Students take on the roles of ministers, heads of government and journalists. They deal with the same issues as the real European Council and re-enact the complex decision-making processes. The young people gain deep insights into the European political system and learn to discuss and make decisions with self-confidence.

Next year, the Model European Council will take place again. Then hopefully as a in-situ event in our school - interested pupils and interesting guests will definitely take part again.

(Photo middle: Italian MEC delegation of the ESM. LTR: Josephine Bauer, Edgar Roesch, Gaspar Waage, Lucie Janus, Merlin Ruiz.

Photo below: Slovakian MEC delegation of the ESM. LTR: Adeline Huper, Marwane Achahbar, Theodor Waage, Nathan Graniou, Fabian Zimmer.) 

More information about the Model European Council can be found here.
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