“Bewegte Schule”. What does that even mean? It means we are standing in front of Grundschule Tornquiststraße. This isn’t just any school. Grundschule Tornquiststraße is a place that emphasizes movement and activity.
Grundschule Tornquiststraße is located in the heart of Eimsbüttel. It is a primary school. Around 375 children attend here. They are taught in 15 classes including two preschool classes. A team of 26 dedicated teachers is responsible for teaching. Among them are a special education teacher and an educator.
Since 2007 the “Torni” has held the title of “Bewegte Schule”. This translates to “School in Motion”. The school provides a wide range of movement activities. These support even very talented children. The school grounds themselves encourage activity.
The Grundschule Tornquiststraße provides open all-day care. Morning care starts at 6 AM and goes until 8 AM. Afternoon care is available from 1 PM to 4 PM. Late care extends from 4 PM to 6 PM. Holiday care is also offered from 6 AM to 6 PM. This happens during all Hamburg school holidays. The only exception is between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
The school values social engagement. A friendly atmosphere and good learning culture are very important here. Key aspects of the school program include social learning and reading skills. Movement is also an important part of the school day.
The Grundschule Tornquiststraße boasts spacious bright classrooms. There are also rooms for differentiated learning. The school also has a sports hall and specialist rooms. A school library is also available.
The Grundschule Tornquiststraße offers diverse courses. There are also holiday programs. The school offers sports like floorball and judo. Creative activities are also provided. Children can enjoy music. They can also visit museums.
The school takes part in “KISOMI”. KISOMI stands for Kinder Sozial Miteinander. That means “Children Social Together”. It is a social training program. It is designed for first-graders. The training strengthens social behavior. Children learn about trust and feelings. They learn about identity and community.
The Grundschule Tornquiststraße works with Magda’s Food Programme. The nutritionist Magda Tedla cooks with the children. They prepare quick seasonal snacks. Magda’s Food Programme uses fresh and healthy ingredients.
The meals are supplied by Porschke Menümanufaktur. Porschke prefers regional and seasonal products. They do not use pork. They also avoid artificial flavors and colors. Students can choose from different dishes every day.
So remember Grundschule Tornquiststraße as more than just a school. Remember it as a place of motion. It is a place of learning and community. It is a place where children are supported in many ways.