“Here Comes the Mouse”: Lower-Grade Carnival with Lots of Fun

Exuberant and cheerful, a polonaise of children from grades 5 and 6 winds its way through the Steinmühle gym to the music. Everyone is in high spirits, and it’s a joy to watch: school beyond grades and studying.

And yet, the annual Carnival afternoon for the lower grades requires some preparation on the part of the teachers. Decorations must be arranged, and the dance must be rehearsed. – Who will stand at the front, and who will be the lead? This is where teachers Nicole Hohm and Stephan Steinebach step in to help. Then it’s time for the can toss—a tried-and-true and popular activity. Next up on the program is the disco. After a playlist featuring requests from the 6th-grade classes—compiled by teacher Dirk Lange—Sam Kempkes (Sound & Light Club) plays all the selected songs in his usual style: “Hier kommt die Maus,” “Helikopter 117,” and other songs that get the party started. If you open the door to the outside, you can already smell it: the unique aroma of french fries. They’re simply part of the tradition of the Steinmühlen Lower School Carnival and are enjoyed with relish after the disco.

This Carnival afternoon in the new decade also came to an end, and there will be another edition next year. General organizer Frank Wemme thanked the colleagues who participated, including others not mentioned here who supported the event through their assistance and presence.