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.
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"
„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“!"
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
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"
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“
“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“"
Proud winners in the Maths Competition!
The ‚Känguruh-Tag‘ is an event held once per year in March. This voluntary Test-Competition attracts around 6 million participants from 60 countries worldwide and is growing in popularity. It was … "Proud winners in the Maths Competition!"
Charity Run and Working Bee 2017
Our Parents Association Platanus & Friends once again called for the annual Charity Run in Schlosspark Pankow. Despite the erratic April weather, our children joyfully and eagerly completed lap after lap … "Charity Run and Working Bee 2017"
‘Science Days’ at the Platanus Schule Berlin
This month at Platanus we enjoyed Science and Mathematics to its fullest! On Tuesday the 14th of March like every year, the international Pi Day took place. The Year 7 celebrated in a … "‘Science Days’ at the Platanus Schule Berlin"