The large gym was a carnival paradise for the 5th and 6th graders

It’s a good thing that Steinmühle has a huge—and brand-new—gym! Because when the entire 5th and 6th grades celebrate Carnival with such exuberance—including the International High School track—they need plenty of space! A total of eight classes made their entrance at 2:00 p.m. into their decorated temporary “realm of fools,” after careful preparation that included putting on costumes, applying makeup, and creating the stand-up comedy program. “Dance together and disco” was the call less than five minutes later. This was followed by the Carnival Costume Story as a stand-up comedy routine directed by René Schulenberg, which seamlessly led into the Carnival Olympics featuring the disciplines of biathlon (running and target throwing) and the three-legged race. These program items were followed by the second round of the disco. The young carnival-goers then enjoyed their carnival snacks. Of course, those who can party can also clean up afterward—a fact the students impressively demonstrated at the end for Middle School Director Frank Wemme, who was wearing a frog costume that day, and his staff. Once again, it was clear to see: The Carnival celebrations are always a welcome break from the daily school routine for our younger Steinmühlen classes!