Interestingly enough the 6e Montessorischool Anne Frank stands as a testament to history and education. It is located in Amsterdam. This public Montessori primary school carries a significant legacy.
The 6e Montessorischool Anne Frank was founded in 1933. It was the sixth Montessori school in the Netherlands. The school embraced Maria Montessori’s educational methods. Initially it was simply known as the 6th Montessori School.
Anne Frank herself attended this school. She began in the affiliated kindergarten in April 1934. Later she continued into the primary school. Other students also attended who had fled Nazi Germany. They sought refuge in the Netherlands like Anne Frank. One such student was Hanneli Goslar.
During the Nazi occupation life changed drastically. Anti-Jewish measures were enforced. In the summer of 1941 a decree forced 151 Jewish students to leave. They had to attend a Jewish school instead. Anne Frank was among those who left in 1941. She continued her education at the Jewish Lyceum.
In 1956 the Anne Frank Committee requested a name change. They wanted the Amsterdam municipality to honor Anne Frank. In 1957 the school was renamed after Anne Frank. This occurred ten years after her diary’s publication.
Artist Harry Visser created a mural. It featured excerpts from Anne Frank’s diary. This mural adorned the school’s façade in 1983.
A remodeling project took place in 1995. Classrooms on the first floor were preserved. They were kept as close as possible to their original state. The last classroom still has its original stove. This was one of the classrooms where Anne Frank learned. A memorial plaque stands in the school. It commemorates the 130 deported and murdered Jewish children who once attended.
Today the 6e Montessorischool Anne Frank continues its mission. It provides primary education to 271 students. The school follows the Montessori method. It operates under a public denomination.
Interestingly the school’s website describes it as an openbare Montessori-basisschool. It is located in the Amsterdamse Rivierenbuurt. It embraces both “de oude Amsterdammer” and “de nieuwe.”
The 6e Montessorischool Anne Frank has a schoolweging of 22.67. This indicates the complexity of its student population.
Most students live nearby. About 141 students reside in the 1078 postcode area. The average distance between home and school is 828 meters.
The 6e Montessorischool Anne Frank embodies a unique blend. It combines historical significance with modern education. It stands as a living tribute to Anne Frank. It is a reminder of resilience and the importance of learning.