Ever wondered about a school named after a windmill? That’s the Mühlenau-Grundschule. Its name comes from a historic Dutch windmill. The windmill’s ruins stand nearby.
The Mühlenau-Grundschule is more than just a place for lessons. It is a place for growth. It is a place for discovery. It is a place of community. The school values education. It values creativity. It values social responsibility.
The Mühlenau-Grundschule’s grounds include several buildings. The main building is a protected historical landmark. It was built between 1936 and 1939. A school hort building also exists. It once was a Kita built in 1976. It was renovated in 2008. It was expanded in 2012. The “Wiesenbau” is a mobile classroom. It was built in 1992. It had a complete renovation in 2017. A triple sports hall was built in 2008. The main building and sports hall are accessible. The other buildings are not yet accessible.
The outdoor area covers about 8000 square meters. It includes a playground with equipment. Green areas and sandpits dot the landscape. Benches provide seating. Outdoor sports facilities include a small field. A basketball court invites play. There is also a running track. A jumping pit exists with a playing field. A school garden completes the area.
The Mühlenau-Grundschule is an open all-day primary school. The school day includes lessons. It includes reliable half-day care. It has additional support and care in the Schulhort.
The school provides reliable half-day care. All pupils get care from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. This happens during school not during holidays. Care takes place in the main building’s upper rooms. Educators organize it. Pupils can sign up and stay until class begins. The same care areas are available after lessons. They are sometimes available during the morning. Care ends at 1:30 PM.
The Mühlenau-Grundschule uses a two-period rhythm. The early learning phase has lessons or care from 8:00 AM to 12:40 PM daily. Pupils in grades 3 to 6 have varying start and end times. This is due to weekly German and math support lessons. These lessons occur before school at 7:30 AM or after school.
The Mühlenau-Grundschule offers many after-school clubs. These clubs partner with associations.
The Mühlenau-Grundschule values nature contact. Each class takes a hiking day per school year. These days focus on outdoor movement and nature. Forest excursions are organized for all grades. Pupils involved in the school garden are close to nature. They grow flowers and herbs. They also grow vegetables such as carrots. They grow radishes and tomatoes. A dyeing garden is planned for the biodiversity project. Natural paints will be made from the plants grown.
The children are fast especially when it comes to sports. The many trophies won in competitions prove it. The Mühlenau-Grundschule focuses on a future topic. It is an environmental and climate school. It rides in the wake of “Fridays for Future”. Each child’s individuality is embraced. Cross-grade speech therapy small classes were set up. This is especially for the school entry phase.
The “Wiesenbau” was completely renovated. It now features a modern fire protection concept. Pupils can now use the hallways during breaks. The hallways have seating. Fire protection is fully ensured when pupils are in the halls. A new divisible sports hall was built in 2008.
So, as you stand before the Mühlenau-Grundschule remember its commitment. Remember its dedication to education environment and community. It is a place where young minds grow and flourish.