News

School events, festivities, project days and much more: Platanus is a living and diverse community about which there is always something to tell. And so it is not forgotten, all our news is archived.

Kanufahrt auf einem Fluß

Work & Travel: Canoe adventure!

As part of our Work & Travel program, our 7th graders take an educational and exciting four- to five-day canoe trip every year. With one to two experienced canoe instructors from „Team Pädagogik“ … "Work & Travel: Canoe adventure!"
Platanus Fasching 2018

Platanus Carnival 2018

It's a party we always look forward to days before - our Platanus carnival. All our colleagues and children were dressed up very imaginatively and all looked extremely wonderful. We had the opportunity to admire … "Platanus Carnival 2018"
Collage mit Malala Yousafzai, der pakististanischen Friedennobelpreisträgerin

“Education for all!”

The Pakistani Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has left a big impression on our children for her commitment and dedication in children’s rights for education. For her boundless bravery, which … "”Education for all!”"
Unser Kollege Chester im Weihnachtsmannpullover, der Schokoweihnachtsmänner verteilt.

Merry Christmas 2017!

We wish our students and their parents a merry Christmas with lots of presents, great food, relaxing days in good company and a happy New Year 2018.
Kinder beim Truthahnbraten essen

Thanksgiving Lunch

The year is slowly coming to an end and we are officially in the “dark season”. Although we are already starting to think about the quiet and tranquil winter and Christmas time, they have already started celebrating in… "Thanksgiving Lunch"
Kinder am Fluß Panke

„Haus der kleinen Forscher“ – Preschool

Since 2012, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research has been awarding the „Haus der kleinen Forscher“ (home of the little explorers) certficate to kindergartens and primary … "„Haus der kleinen Forscher“ – Preschool"

„Deutsche Welle TV“ and the Garden of the Future

Our 8th grade and their class teacher are taking part in the ecologically valuable, forward-looking and modern project "IPGarten". This is so exciting that a team from „Deutsche Welle … "„Deutsche Welle TV“ and the Garden of the Future"

A very warm welcome, our dear „Firsties“!

On Saturday, it was that time of year again! On this special day, 48 smartly dressed, nervous and excited children were welcomed into both of our new 1st grade classes. The 2nd graders and the … "A very warm welcome, our dear „Firsties“!"
Alle Schülerinnen und Schüler auf dem Schulhof

Farewell as the Summer Holidays Start

Time is flying by and another school year has passed. Yesterday we had a beautiful, emotional celebration to mark the end of primary school for our grown up 6a class. We looked back at the last year … "Farewell as the Summer Holidays Start"
Summer Theater at Platanus School

Summer Theater at Platanus School

The entertaining, clever and subtle theatre performance of the "Three Pieces of Summer" was premiered in our school on Saturday evening. It was simply overwhelming and the adults were as thrilled and amazed … "Summer Theater at Platanus School"
Kinder der 5. Klasse vor dem Reichstagsgebäude

Our 5th Graders visit the Bundestag

As part of our Work & Travel program, the children in 5a, together with their Social Science teachers Herr Zeh and Dr Stahl, visited the German parliament (Bundestag) in Berlin Mitte. A … "Our 5th Graders visit the Bundestag"
Survival Training in „Camp Adventure“

Survival Training in „Camp Adventure“

“Camp Adventure” is an organisation, who since 2002 have combined the positive aspects of German holiday activities and Canadian summer camps. As part of our Work & Travel program, at the end… "Survival Training in „Camp Adventure“"