Getting to Know Each Other Is the Focus of the 5th and 6th Grade Christmas Parties
Parents, siblings, and even grandparents—many people attend the Christmas parties for grades 5 and 6 every year. Traditionally, they take place on the same day and at the same time.
This time, the Christmas celebrations took place on December 9. The 5th-grade classes gathered for their celebration in the Steinmühle Forum, including Class 5i from our International High School program. “Our youngest high school students eagerly awaited the first performance by the wind ensemble and choir,” recalls Dirk Lange, a member of the school administration and one of the homeroom teachers. Amid colorful cookies, Christmas treats, and a variety of drinks, the girls, boys, and their parents used the festive event as an opportunity to get to know their classmates and the other parents. The afternoon centered on this spirit of fellowship.
Hands-on activities ranging from origami to face painting
Jennifer Bernhart shared her impressions of this year’s Christmas party with the 6th-grade teachers. The 6th-grade classes gathered at the Learning Center. The event began at 2:00 p.m. with a musical performance by the wind ensemble in the open learning area. Everyone was invited to sing along to the Christmas carols. This was followed by a cozy get-together with tea, punch, and Christmas cookies, featuring several hands-on activities, including origami (led by classes 6a and 6b), face painting (6b), making Christmas cards (6a), and making friendship bracelets (classes 6c and 6i). — All in all, an enjoyable time for everyone who came!
