The School Blog
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The “Magic Physics” in the Mierie
Every Wednesday, things get particularly exciting in our Mierie. Seven to eight dedicated pensioners meet up with a suitcase full of surprises and introduce the third-grade pupils to the phenomena of physics. The group is called “Magical Physics” and is part of the Bürgerstiftung Berlin(https://buergerstiftung-berlin.de/zauberhafte-physik/). Curiosity is palpable as soon as you enter the room.…
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Carnival at our school
Colorful, cheerful and full of movement – that’s how we celebrated carnival this year. Classes 2a, 2c, 4a and 4c visited the Haus der Jugend in Charlottenburg together. Numerous stations awaited the children there. They were able to show off their skills at the goal wall, throwing rings or throwing toilet brushes and diligently collecting…
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We are looking for reinforcement!
We are looking for reinforcement for the 2026/27 school year! Mierendorff Primary School is a lively and growing elementary school in the heart of Berlin-Charlottenburg with over 460 pupils in 22 classes. We attach great importance to individual support, respectful cooperation and a modern school culture. We are looking for two qualified teachers to join…
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Module requests – registration is open!
For the coming week, it is again possible to submit two module requests per day for your child. Please note that there are no modules on Thursday. You can register conveniently via our homepage(https://www.mierendorff-grundschule.de/umfrage-flexmodule/). You can easily enter your module requests by scanning the QR code or following the link on our website. Important notes:…
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Letter to parents – for the winter festival
Dear parents, We always try to plan school events in such a way that as many families as possible have the opportunity to attend.Our winter festival was originally planned for 19 January. In hindsight, however, we realized that Ramadan (the fasting period) begins during this period. As food and drinks are traditionally offered at our…
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Mierie show, an afternoon full of insights and results
The Mierie opened its doors and presented the diverse results of the leisure modules from the past school semester. Parents, teachers, educators and external partners led various modules, the results of which were presented in the sports hall on Thursday, January 22. Ten working groups presented their work there, including the school band, judo, gymnastics…
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A special school day in the wake of storm Elli
On Friday, January 9th, the day of storm Elli, the school day was very different than usual. While 469 pupils normally attend our school, there were only 24 children on site that day. The empty corridors and classrooms created an unusual, almost silent atmosphere. The few children present spent the day in a calm and…
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Lessons canceled on 08.01.2026 due to extreme weather conditions
Dear parents, Due to the extreme weather conditions forecast for tomorrow , classes at our school have been canceled. However, in accordance with § 14 of the Primary School Ordinance, it is guaranteed that your child will be looked after by our educational staff during regular teaching and supervision times. As parents, you decide whether…
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Animal tracks in the snow
Class 1c spontaneously searched for animal tracks in the snow in the castle park today. With great curiosity and attention, the children in Year 1 discovered various footprints and looked at them very closely. They knelt in the snow, pointed out special features and thought together about which animals the tracks could have come from.…
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School letter from the Mierendorff School 19.12.2025
Topic: Christmas reception at the Mierendorff School
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A warm surprise at the end of the year 🎁
The morning at Mierendorff School began with a very special moment today. Even before lessons started, a friendly Santa’s helper unexpectedly stood in front of the school entrance and greeted our little Mieries with an open smile and a lovely surprise in his hand. He had a small gift for each child, which was received…
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Creative winter time, Christmas motifs from grades 1 to 6
The last few weeks have been particularly creative for us. Many classes from Year 1 to Year 6 have been working on winter and Christmas motifs in keeping with the season. Santa Clauses were folded, Christmas trees were designed and reindeer were made. They also created lots of beautiful winter pictures featuring snowy landscapes, warm…
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School letter from 11.12.2025
Topics: The children have led a lot, farewell at the entrance, punctuality, thank you and upcoming appointments, Christmas greetings
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The annual Christmas tree shines in the entrance area
Just in time for the Advent season, the annual Christmas tree and the Advent wreath with the Fröbel stars were put up in our entrance area on Thursday, November 27.Numerous children, parents, teachers and staff lent a hand and worked together to ensure that the tree shone particularly festively this year. Not only were colorful…
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The nationwide reading aloud day on 21.11.2025
As already mentioned in the previous article, the nationwide Read Aloud Day also took place at our school. All grades read, read aloud and worked creatively with great enthusiasm. With great projects, numerous books, short texts and even newspaper clippings, the pupils created exciting, varied contributions on the subject of reading. We were particularly pleased…
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School letter from 21.11.2025
The Mierendorff School was transformed into a lively reading and creative paradise on Read Aloud Day. Eight authors and illustrators created readings and workshops for classes 3 to 6 – from empathetic animal figures and Berlin neighborhood collages to poems and monster worlds. The 1st, 2nd and welcome classes also celebrated the day with their…
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School letter from the Mierendorff School 18.11.2025
Topic: Saying goodbye at the school entrance – Why this rule helps your children.
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All about the good tuber – the potato
Just in time for the potato vacations (fall break), Class 2c focused on a very special topic: the potato. In science lessons, the children learned where the potato comes from, how it grows and why it is so important for our diet. But it wasn’t just about reading and looking – the children were allowed…
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Our lantern festival for the 1st and 2nd classes
On Thursday, November 13, the 1st and 2nd grade students – equipped with brightly colored lanterns – set off on their traditional lantern parade through the neighborhood. Accompanied by parents, teachers and educators, the children marched through the neighborhood singing. Classics such as “Laterne, Laterne” or “Ich geh mit meiner Laterne” echoed through the streets…
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An after-school trip is fun – an after-school trip is beautiful! The best after-school trip!
During the fall vacations, ten children and two teachers went on a very special trip. For five days, they experienced a varied and happy time full of exciting activities and shared experiences. A highlight of the trip was the visit to Filmpark Babelsberg. There, the children immersed themselves in the fascinating world of film, marveled…
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Farewell to the construction fence! Our school finally shows its new face
Who would have thought that this construction project would be with us for so long?The construction site has been shaping life at Mierendorff Primary School since 2021. Back then, the community garden had to be relocated and later even a tree had to be removed. Then came corona, with all its consequences: Supply bottlenecks, skyrocketing…
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The Mierie Café – enjoyment, community and a good atmosphere
In the “Mierie Café” themed room, everything revolves around enjoyment, teamwork and encounters. Here, teacher Ms. Eryurt regularly selects a few children to cook or bake with in the school’s own teaching kitchen. From 2:30 p.m., the children then sell their home-made treats in the café – with great joy and commitment. The Mierie Café…
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Learning according to the Chur model – promoting independence
At Mierendorff Primary School, some classes work according to the Chur model. This concept strengthens your children’s independence and personal responsibility. This is how it works: Every lesson starts in a circle. Here we discuss the tasks together. The children then choose their own workstation. The desks are arranged so that concentrated work is possible.…
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The colorful mice – a theater project by class 3c
At the end of September 2025, Class 3c at Mierendorff Primary School were transformed into little actors and actresses. Together with the sponsor “ErzählZeit”, the children experienced a very special week of theater.
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Welcome to the MieRie: 2025 school enrolment ceremony
On Saturday, September 13, the time had finally come: Mierendorff Primary School welcomed its new first graders in the gym.