Successful participation in the “Europa macht Schule” programme – pupils in classes 2c and 3c set an example for cultural exchange

Cosmopolitanschool Berlin Eine Urkunde von Europa macht Schule, die den Schülern der Klassen 2c und 3c der Berlin Cosmopolitan School Natur und Campus zu ihrer erfolgreichen Teilnahme am kulturellen Austausch gratuliert, datiert vom 21. Juli 2023, mit offiziellen Logos und Unterschriften. loading=

The Berlin Cosmopolitan School would like to congratulate the pupils of classes 2c and 3c on their successful participation in the nationwide “Europa macht Schule” programme. This programme brings international students together with school classes in Germany to promote intercultural dialogue in a creative and personal way.

India as the subject of a special project

Together with BCS teachers James Lee and Daniel Vevers and the Indian guest student Pauline Jeya Subha Jeyaraj Samraj, the children developed a project centred on the special features of India. Not only did they learn geographical, cultural and social facts about a country that was previously unknown to many of them, but Pauline also gave them a very personal and lively insight into her everyday life, her family, her language and traditions.

Interest, curiosity and openness

The enthusiasm and openness with which the children approached the project was particularly impressive. They asked questions with great interest, exchanged ideas and explored the diverse aspects of Indian culture in creative contributions. Their curiosity and empathy impressively demonstrated how intercultural learning can succeed at eye level – in line with the vision of the “Europa macht Schule” programme.

Cosmopolitanschool Berlin Kinder und ein Lehrer sitzen an Tischen in einem Klassenzimmer und malen und basteln. Die Wände sind mit bunten Postern und Schülerarbeiten geschmückt, und auf den Tischen liegt Material herum.

Cosmopolitanschool Berlin Drei junge Mädchen sitzen um einen Tisch mit Aquarellfarben, Pinseln und Papier und beschäftigen sich in einem hellen, modernen Klassenzimmer mit Kunst. Zwei Gläser mit Wasser stehen auf dem Tisch.

Cosmopolitanschool Berlin Zwei Jungen in gestreiften Hemden befinden sich in einem Klassenzimmer. Ein Junge hält etwas Rotes in der Hand und schaut den anderen an, der sich nach vorne lehnt und in die Kamera schaut. Der Hintergrund ist durch die Dekoration des Klassenzimmers ein wenig unscharf.

Honoured for their commitment

The two classes have now been officially recognised for their joint commitment. The certificate not only recognises the project itself, but also the commitment of all those involved to understanding, openness and respectful coexistence. Such experiences not only strengthen the children’s intercultural skills, but also promote their social development and ability to deal with diversity as a matter of course.

A living example of the values practised at BCS

Participation in the programme reflects the educational approach of the Berlin Cosmopolitan School. As a school that emphasises internationality, cosmopolitanism and cultural diversity, it is a central concern of ours to offer children and young people spaces in which they can learn through real encounters. Projects like this bring our educational guidelines to life and show how important international perspectives are from an early age.

Thank you for your commitment

We would like to thank Pauline Jeya Subha Jeyaraj Samraj for her openness and courage in sharing her culture with primary school children. We would also like to thank James Lee and Daniel Vevers for their pedagogical support of the project and, of course, all the children from classes 2c and 3c who participated with so much enthusiasm and respect. They all impressively demonstrated how intercultural exchange can succeed – and why it is more important than ever today

Successful participation in the “Europa macht Schule” programme – pupils in classes 2c and 3c set an example for cultural exchange

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