In addition to familiar faces, we were pleased to meet our new 5th graders from the high school and the grammar school. But it was not only new students that we welcomed to our schools. Our team of teachers has also grown. We can welcome new colleagues from South Africa, Romania, Argentina, Russia and Ireland, among others.

The internationality at our schools not only helps with learning a foreign language through a native speaker, but also gives us insights into foreign cultures. The children learn to know and respect other rituals and customs. Prepared in this way, it is easier for them to connect when traveling to other countries or even when moving to another country.

After the students from grade 6 on were welcomed by our principal Mr. Nocht on the schoolyard, a small musical welcome program by students of our 6th grade and motivating words by Mr. Nocht and our mayor Mr. Ludwig awaited our new 5th graders. Mr. Ludwig ended his speech with a hearty "Glück Auf", which was gladly returned by the children.

We hope that some normality will return this school year and that we will be able to spend the whole school year in face-to-face classes. With this in mind, we wish all students, the teaching team and school staff a good start to the 2021/22 school year.