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.

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“"
Kinder mit Sieger-Urkunden

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!"
Kind rennt durch den Park

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"
Reagenzgläser mit Flüssigkeiten

‘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"

And in the afternoon we’ll go the the Museum!

Berlin’s museum landscape is unique. In over 180 museums, the masterpieces, treasures, large art collections, scientific phenomena and impressive archeological finds are on display. … "And in the afternoon we’ll go the the Museum!"
Kinder bei der Zeugnisausgabe

Report Cards and “Well Done” Certificates

On the last school day, intrigued and full of anticipation, students received their half-yearly report cards. We also celebrated another special and festive event that students always … "Report Cards and “Well Done” Certificates"
Schülerinnen und Schüler auf der Bühne bei der Grünen Woche

Year 7’s “Grüne Woche” Visit

In line with the subject of Economy, Work and Ethics, and in collaboration with “Grüne Woche” in Berlin, our Year 7 students visited the "One World – Young Generation 2017" exhibition. On-hand … "Year 7’s “Grüne Woche” Visit"
Kreative Arbeit eines Kindes

Project Day in our Primary School

During the report card conference with the teachers of Platanus, the Erzieher implemented a special project day for each year level. The children learned to apply their existing knowledge through various … "Project Day in our Primary School"
Kinder mit Feuerwehrschlauch

Kindergarten Children visit the Fire Brigade

The children of our nursery group, “The Incredibles”  visited the professional fire brigade today on Pasewalker Street in Pankow. As the children have always been amazed by the flashing blue … "Kindergarten Children visit the Fire Brigade"

Christmas Concert at “Hoffnungskirche”

Our annual Christmas concert took place this year in an imposing building, the "Hoffnungskirche", in Pankow. After the beautiful words of our headmistress, Mrs. Grüning, we had a minute of … "Christmas Concert at “Hoffnungskirche”"
Kinder spielen im Schnee

Research, Fun and Snow in Bürgerpark

Today, the children from our kindergarten went on an excursion to Bürgerpark. As we have recently been learning about nature, we wanted to do an exciting research task, to see and find out how nature … "Research, Fun and Snow in Bürgerpark"