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On 29.09.2022, students from Years 7 to 10, together with Ms. Barry, our science, physics, biology and chemistry teacher, made their way to Berlin-Adlershof to slip into … "Platanus represents at the Girls’ Technology Congress in Berlin!"

We are happy to announce that on Friday, 30.09.2022 from 16:30 to 20:00 we will host an alumni BBQ at the school for our former students who have graduated 10th grade at Platanus … "We are looking forward to seeing our former students again!"

We are happy and proud that we can now call ourselves a "German Chess School". We have been approved as an official Chess School by the Deutsche Schachjugend e.V. and the … "We are now officially a “German Chess School”!"

After a break of 2 years, we were more than happy to finally be able to celebrate our summer festival again and unerringly chose the only day that had been rainy for weeks. … "Finally a summer party again – with rain showers!"

Our Sports Department has organised a mega-cool sports project day and invited Santi, the coach of the Alba Berlin wheelchair basketball teams, to our Platanus School.… "Change of perspective – wheelchair basketball with Alba Berlin!"

All next week our school community will be thinking black and white as we celebrate a Chess Festival! Chess has deep cultural significance and is … "We’ve got the fever for chess and are looking forward to our Chess Festival!"

Our school participated in the World Robot Olympiad for the first time. The most talented students from our Year 5 and 6 Robotics elective course came together and competed under the … "Platanus teams successful at the World Robot Olympiad!"

After more than 2 years, our Platanus charity run finally took place again. Our students were very happy and excited, especially the students of our first, second and third grades … "Finally, another Platanus charity run in the Schlosspark!"

If you're interested in the latest news from our school, take a listen to our cool Platanus Podcast. Every Wednesday, the editorial team, consisting of students from grade … "News about our school and current events in the Platanus Podcast!"

Together with Greenpeace e.V. we are launching an action for peace in the world, because all people – pupils and parents as well as our entire team - are deeply touched by the news … "”Act for Peace“ – We together with Greenpeace!"

Dear children, parents and colleagues, Today is already our last day of school and we would like to say goodbye in this way. The year 2021 is drawing to a close and hopefully we can all find some … "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022"

Unfortunately, due to Corona, we were unable to offer guided tours of our entire building for guests to observe classes or participate in the afternoon program at our Open House again this year. Instead, all visitors … "Open House Day 2021"