This week was a special week at my school. On Monday I simply went into a 10th grade class, listened to the grammar instruction, introduced myself and answered questions again. However, Tuesday through Thursday the school celebrated the theme "Wir sind bunt!" (formerly "Bunt statt braun") with three days of projects and presentations. Some students did art, others music, still others theater. I sat in on a Handarbeit class (basically, arts and crafts). We made coloful pompoms and cords out of string that we turned into decorations for the hall and the sign out in front of the school. The first day I spent with a group of 10-12 graders and the second day I hung out with 7-9 graders. I also had a chance to look around at the other projects, such as the artwork. Then, on Thursday, a stage was setup in the courtyard, and the students presented their dances, skits, and songs. There was also a food table called the "Internationale Meile" set up. It was so much fun, and I was glad to have the chance to get to know some of the students a bit better.
On Thursday I also had a nice chat with a 12th grader at the school, a Polish student. I asked her if students personally chose to come to this Polish-German school or if their parents encouraged them to do so. She said that most of the time it is the students' own decision, that they want to go to the school. She also explained to me that at the end of their time at the Gymnasium, the Polish students recieve diplomas not only from Germany, but also from Poland, but that this school is not any more work than going to school in Poland. It was such a nice conversation, and I was able to learn a lot about the situation at the school.
- Amy
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