Berlin Cosmopolitan School

🏀 🏆🏀 For the opening of our outdoor basketball court at our BCS Nature Sports Camp at Müggelsee, the already legendary students vs. teachers game took place, this time supported by our alumni. It was about time again that the students should win, and so it happened - against a decimated teacher's team.

Students of 8th- 12th grade loudly supported the game. Afterward, they watched the great victory of the German national basketball team against the USA in the semi-finals of the World Cup on TV. A great day. And congratulations to the students. A rematch will follow. 🏆

Our team building event for grade 7 to 12 was a great success. We played tennis, volleyball, basketball and had lots of fun on the water…
It was the opening of the new basketball court with our Alumnis.

Students had a match against teachers and the students won!!!
Congratulations!

🎒✨ Welcome aboard, dear school starters! 🌍📚

We are so excited to welcome you to Berlin Cosmopolitan School! The start of a new school year is always exciting, and this year will be a unique adventure for all of you.

Some things you can look forward to:

New friendships: You will meet children worldwide and grow together.

Inspiring Teachers: Our educators are here to support, encourage and bring out the best in you.

Unique Learning Experiences: With exciting projects, field trips and activities, you'll learn in the classroom and beyond.

Multicultural Celebrations and Encounters: We celebrate the diversity of our community, and you will learn a lot about different cultures.

A few tips to get you off to a good start:

🌟 Be curious and ask lots of questions.

🌟 Participate in the many activities and clubs offered.

🌟 Help each other and respect the differences.

Always remember: each of you brings something special to our community. Together we will have an unforgettable time filled with laughter, learning, and adventure!

We wish you a fantastic first year of school and look forward to all the memories we will create together. 🎉🍎📖

With warm regards,

The team of the Berlin Cosmopolitan School

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For many of us, our school years were significant, marked by friendships, challenges and successes. It was the time when we learned who we are and what we want to achieve in life. Today, Alumni Meeting is an opportunity to relive all those memories. That's not all. Young alumnis share their ideas, decisions and life views with # Cosmo students today at the picturesque site of .

And then ...

The MATCH.

Teachers against students! And some students are now taller than the !!! OH!

It's fascinating to see each individual's paths since leaving school. Some may have studied abroad, others have started families or moved up in their careers at home and overseas. But they are all connected by this one common experience: their time at the school.

In conclusion, an alumni reunion is a reunion with old friends and a chance to renew ties with one's past while looking to the future. It's a sign that the school community has endured and continued to grow over the years. It is a testament to the endurance of friendships and shared memories. It is a moment of celebration, laughter and pause. It is, in short, a special occasion not to be missed.

It’s summertime, and like last summer, we again had great fun at our Nature Sports Camp this year. The students and our coach Mr. Wehrmeyer, had a fantastic time :-) The students went for basketball, SUP, swimming, cage soccer, beach volleyball, tennis, kayaking, and many other activities.

The weather was fantastic, and the conditions at the BCS Nature Campus at Hotel Mueggelseeperle are perfect, a dream for everyone who loves to do sports outdoors!

We will have the same offer next year. So you can save the date already: August 23-27, 2024.

Meet and greet: James Brennan - Head of Primary School. I have been working in schools in Australia, England and Germany for over 20 years. During the last 14 years, I have been based in Berlin and worked both as a Sports, English and I.T. teacher/coordinator and as a school Principal. I have also set up and run a youth Rugby club and coached a men’s Rugby team in the Bundesliga 1 & 2 divisions. I am passionate about helping and supporting the next generation of learners, as they embark of their learning journeys, in our modern and ever changing world.

📣 Calling all Cosmo Alumni! 🎓

You're cordially invited to our delightful *Brunch Buffet* on Friday, September 8th, at the picturesque Hotel Müggelseeperle, nestled by the serene Müggelsee. 🌅 Join us from 09:00 to 12:30 for a morning filled with memories and connections.

But that's not all! We're thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to you for a unique opportunity. At noon on the same Friday, step up to the stage in front of the enthusiastic BCS 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. Share your inspiring journey, the path you're treading now, and the invaluable lessons life has taught you. 🎙️🌟 Let's make this experience light-hearted and fun, leaving a mark that lasts. And yes, we've got something special for your participation - a complimentary stay at the fabulous Hotel Müggelseeperle, complete with brunch and even dinner! 🍽️🏨

Keep in mind, spaces are limited, so hurry and reserve your spot by contacting [email protected].

Cosmo Alumni Program: September 7th-8th, 2023
Location: Berlin Cosmopolitan Nature School Campus, Müggelheimer Damm 145, 12559 Berlin. (Accommodation at Hotel Müggelseeperle)

🗓️ Thursday, September 7th, 2023: Arrivals from 3:00 PM onwards.
Thursday Evening: Buffet & Bowling - A night of relaxation and camaraderie.
🗓️ Friday: Breakfast until 12:30 PM (open to Berlin-based Alums too!)
Friday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Short introductions by all Alums to students of Grades 9-12. Group discussions after 20 minutes.
Basketball enthusiasts, don't miss the chance to shoot some hoops at the BCS Court!

For your introduction, here's a quick idea:
🎤 Share your name, your graduating year for Abi or IB Diploma. Highlight your major subjects. Dive into your post-school adventures. Where and what you're studying now? What's your next big goal? Reflect on what you'd have done differently in your school days. And of course, let's not forget your hobbies!

Get ready for a blast of nostalgia and fun! 🎉 Spread the word and let's make this alumni gathering unforgettable. See you there! 👋

Basketball is not just a sport; it's a lifestyle 🏀 📣
A dream comes true: Our Basketball camp started for free on our campus at Mueggelsee! We have a great court at our location at Müggelsee now. The weather is excellent, and the kids are very motivated. Everything is perfect. Thank you for making it possible!

Sieg und Pokal für die Cosmos beim SWR Tigerentenclub 12.7.2023
Die 6a der Berlin Cosmopolitan School unter der Leitung von Frau Ch. Meinecke Mareka haben am Tigerentenclub 2023 teilgenommen. Erfolgreich haben sie sich gegen viele Mannschaften durchgesetzt und abschließend gegen eine fast doppelt so große Klasse in der Endrunde gewonnen. Gratulation!! Wir sind so stolz auf Euch!

Berlin Cosmopolitan School inspires over 2000 visitors with the Summer Show 2023
On July 1, over 2000 children, parents and friends gathered on the picturesque grounds of Müggelseeperle and Prinzengarten to celebrate Berlin Cosmopolitan School's impressive Summer Show. The event showcased performances by talented artists aged 1 to 19 years old and provided an unforgettable experience for all involved.

The Berlin Cosmopolitan School's Summer Show has established itself as the highlight of the event calendar, attracting many visitors each year. This year was no different: more than 2000 people gathered to admire the students' talents.

The grounds of the Müggelseeperle and Prinzengarten provided the perfect backdrop for the event. From colorful dance performances to musical acts and theatrical performances, the Summer Show featured a wide range of artistic performances.

"The Summer Show is a wonderful opportunity for our students to unleash their creative potential and showcase their talent," said Yvonne Wende, founder and director of Berlin Cosmopolitan School. "It's incredible to see them develop and grow, and we are proud to be a part of their journey."

New collection of school clothes is now available
Our new school clothing has arrived and can now be purchased through the store and Cosmo Swap. During the Summer Show at Müggelsee, modern school clothing was presented.

It is a combination of casual to chic. The different pieces of clothing can be combined in any way, allowing our students more individuality.

The focus is still on strengthening the “we” feeling through the school clothing at our school. All students have the same choice, no matter what clothes they wear during their free time. Students or parents can also submit an informal request for a reduction in the purchase price. Thus, the school clothing provides equality on our school railing. In the new collection, modern designs were combined with the feel-good factor.

The selection process of the collection was co-designed by the students. Among other things, the Student’s Council created and evaluated a questionnaire about the different garments for the students. The garments of the new collection made it to the selection.

The sale of school clothing has begun. You can go directly to the new collection in our online store by clicking on or using the following link:

https://berlincosmopolitan.dress-for-school.de/de/secondary-school-klasse-6-12/?p=1

The second-hand sale through Cosmo Swap continues as usual. In addition, Cosmo Swap also offers parts of the new collection:

https://cosmopolitanschool.shop

Congratulations to the finalists Elisa Grosse and Ryan, who participated in the of the centered around . Elisa won the competition, and Ryan came 2nd. Your incredible talent blows us away! The poems responded to Selina Nwulu’s „We have everything we need.“

Read Elisa's poem below:

What have we become?

Robots slipping into our characters.
Smart Watches determining the time, that is never enough.
What have we become?

Kids knowing the console better than coloured bricks.
Holding phones more than their stuffed animals.
Technology eating their time with dolls sitting untouched in the cupboard.
What have we become?

Knowing how to type words into a phone, but not how to talk face to face.
Knowing every Hollywood movie, but not one book.
What have we become?

Wanting the perfect life, perfect body,
perfect clothes, perfect image.
But it’s never enough.
What have we become?

Knowing how to fake a smile, but not how to cry.
With everything, everyone, in their own blurred, romanticised bubble.

Ignoring ice melting,
industry eating away nature,
species dying,
innocent kids starving,

With the thick layer of fuel and dirt dulling our minds,
and numbing our awareness.
What have we become?


I wonder if our kids will know the sound of a robin chirping melodically,
know the feeling of warm summer grass tickling their skin,
Know the sound of waves splashing against the shore.

I wonder what we will have become by then.
Will technology be to advanced, for us to remain in control?
Will technology have the upper hand?

Grade 6 went to Czechia for a school trip and had a wonderful time. Next to many other things to discover, we went hiking and canoeing 😀

Immersive AR Exhibition at Nature Campus, Müggelsee. Only today!

BCS Secondary Art students are moving forward and learning fast in these digitally expansive times. They have just had two Augmented Reality workshops in their lessons, where they learned how to make 3D photo scans of their sculptures. Next, they'll curate their sculptures in groups, selecting soundscapes, and finally place their artwork in virtual space around the Nature School site at Müggelsee for an 'Immersive AR Sculpture Exhibition' this Saturday at the BCS Summer Show. At the show, students, parents and teachers can view and hear the artwork in all its 3D glory on their phones and devices!

On Saturday, 17th of June, our school cooperated with the Max Delbrück Center -Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology in the frame of “Lange Nacht Der Wissenschaft.” Grade 11 Abitur students of Biology, Chemistry and Physics courses engaged with visitors of all ages in five interactive experimental stations explaining concepts of density, chromatography, water capillarity, convection currents and plasmolysis-deplasmolysis of onion cells. BCS students came with high motivation and enthusiasm and inspired young children to explore the world of science. Our students impressed the audience with their knowledge and highly developed bilingual communication skills (German and English). Our effort was acknowledged on a highly positive, appreciative note by visitors and organizers, and we are looking forward to joining “Lange Nacht der Wissenschaft again next year”.
The BCS science teachers involved are Dr. Samalikova and Dr. Novak Nehnevajova. Thank you so much to make this happen!

Happy Graduation 2023!

We wish you and your loved ones wonderful holidays and a healthy and happy 2023. We are looking forward to an exciting and peaceful year ahead!

#2023

Kindergarten & Preschool offiziell von der Initiative "Die Carusos“ rezertifiziert

Kinder profitieren vom Singen. Deshalb hat der Deutsche Chorverband die bundesweite Initiative Die Carusos ins Leben gerufen. Mit diesem Programm sollen Kindergärten darin bestärkt werden, das gemeinsame Singen in ihrer täglichen Arbeit zu verankern. Wir nehmen diese Aufgabe gerne an und so lassen wir, das Team des Kindergartens und der Preschool, das tägliche Singen in unseren Alltag mit den Kindern einfließen. Deshalb wurden wir offiziell von Die Carusos rezertifiziert. Wir freuen uns sehr über diese Auszeichnung und über die weiteren positiven Effekte des Singens und der Musik für unsere Kinder!

Wie die Mäuse Freunde wurden

Die Stiftung Islam in Deutschland war mit dem Puppentheaterstück „Wie die Mäuse Freunde wurden“ zu Gast im Berlin Cosmopolitan School Kindergarten & Preschool. Es ist eine Geschichte in liebevollen, kindgerechten Reimen, verfasst über drei Mäuse, die so viel klüger sind als ihre Eltern. Die Kinder des Kindergartens hatten sehr viel Spaß, dem Stück zu folgen. Vielen Dank für diese schöne Veranstaltung!

Die Geschichte des Puppentheaterstückes: „Auf einem trockenen Feld sucht der kleine Mäuserich Momo unter brennender Sonne hungrig nach Futter. Die Feldmauselltern sind verzweifelt und beschießen, ihr Haus und das Feld zu verlassen und an den Stadtrand zu ziehen in Hoffnung auf ein besseres Leben. Trotz ihrer Angst vor der freien Welt machen sie sich auf den Weg. Die Ankunft der Familie Feldmaus wird jedoch von den Waldmäusen am Spielplatz mit großer Skepsis beobachtet. Was wollen diese Fremden hier? Doch schnell bemerken die beiden Mäusefamilien, dass die Gefahr nicht von anderen Mäusen ausgeht, sondern von der Katze Luzifer und dem strömenden Regen, der ihr Mauseloch anfüllt. Gemeinsam überstehen sie so manches Abenteuer, schaffen es aber letztendlich, der Katze und dem Regen zu entkommen. Sie lernen, dass man gemeinsam viel stärker ist, als wenn jeder für sich alleine kämpft.“

BCS went to Hostel 54 to deliver donated presents

We are very grateful for our families’ generosity thus far this holiday season. Last week our preschoolers went to Hostel 54 to deliver donated toys wrapped as presents. We sang songs, shared warm drinks and food, and simply had a joyous time. This was a wonderful way to get in the mood for the holidays.

This week, we welcomed a delegation from Singapore. Lots of international pedagogical expertise and mutual interest led to a lively exchange. Thank you! We wish our guests many more exciting insights during their stay.

Great Work from our Art Students

Grade 8 are learning how to depict colour and texture in drawing, as part of their current surrealism project of Art, with Ms. Clough. The classes have researched and explored the cultural context of surrealism, to understand how these artists used findings psychology to challenge social and political thinking at the time.

To show you the work, we have put together a selection of outstanding drawings from Maja, Aria, Guadalupe and Jerome. All of the Year 8 art students have produced very good work. We look forward to their further artistic developments!

TOGETHER: Implement Service Learning in Schools

The first in-person transnational project meeting took place in Berlin, Germany.

We started the day by welcoming the participants with a tour of the Berlin Cosmopolitan School. Afterward, we presented the TOGETHER Digital Creativity Academy and Q&A with all partners. We discussed the possibility of certification when the teachers finish the modules we created in the handbook for Service Learning. We also planned the translation in all partner languages.

We also discussed the Teaching and Learning Activity and the Transnational Project Meeting in January in Aveiro, Portugal. There we are going to train each other on the platform and the content. We will role-play service-learning classes and review the platform. We will also discuss the pilot testing of the beta and alpha versions.

In the end, we discussed Quality Management Status (Gantt Chart & Timeline & Budget) and the Dissemination Update.

Find out more about TOGETHER: https://www.cosmopolitanschool.de/en/kindergarten-school-development-planning/

The TOGETHER partners are:

DE: Berlin Cosmopolitan School
PG: Agrupamento de Escolas José Estevão
SER: Link Group
BG: Budakov Films Eood
CY: Emphasys Centre
BE: Eurogeo VZW
ES: Politeknika Ikastegia Txorierri S. Coop
IT: Eurocrea Merchant SRL

Run4Education: BCS Students initiated a charity run

We are proud to announce that the Run4Education that took place on 7th October 2022 in Berlin was a great success. Our two students - Maya and Margarete - belong to a young pioneer team that organized this year’s Run4Education with the support of ConCultures e.V. The student initiative’s motto is We Run, They Learn.

This year’s Run4Education raised around 25,000 EUR from student fundraising and corporate sponsorship to help educate children in some of the most deprived areas of Nepal and Cambodia. Run4Education and ConCultures cooperate with United World Schools (UWS). All funds go 100 percent via ConCultures Germany to UWS, an education NGO creating inclusive quality education for communities without schools following the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

The Run4Education supports UWS’s programme to prevent school dropouts following the pandemic, especially in girls' education. With 100 euros, a child can be educated at a UWS for an entire year. Therefore, the money raised by Run4Education will cover the annual school fees for 250 girls in UWS schools in Cambodia and Nepal. A great success! Dr. Caroline A. Lodemann, Managing Director Berlin Cosmopolitan School, summarises: "For us, the commitment of our students is elementary to their school education. The Run4Education initiative proves that they have recognised the challenges in the world's poorest countries and have thought about how they can make a difference on the ground. It is a massive achievement that with the €25,000 raised, 250 schoolgirls in Nepal and Cambodia can continue to go to school.“

Sven Wehrmeyer met students and teachers from the University of Richmond in Berlin to discuss team play in basketball and corresponding youth programmes. It was fun to have them here, and a special thanks to Oumar and Prof. Ashe for making this possible. We hope to see you again soon - hopefully during warmer times :-) Have a safe journey back home!

Basketball Enthusiasts in India

Coach Wehrmeyer was on vacation in India to get to know the culture. Contact with the public school in New Delhi was made through the Goethe Institute in Delhi. About 6,000 students attend the school Mr. Wehrmeyer visited. Our coach gave two hours of basketball lessons during his vacation and was available for an interview for the school TV channel.

Maybe a school partnership with a cultural basketball exchange programme will arise out of it 😉. Back in Berlin, we are looking forward to the reports about beautiful India.

The forest and us - a connection with a future

In recent years, the forest and nature have become the learning space and classroom for the Berlin Cosmopolitan School students and the kindergarten and preschool children. There, the children learn how to protect the forest and the climate. Our trips to the forest also inspire teachers and educators. As an innovative educational institution that looks to the future, we are establishing the forest and nature as a place of learning.

Our kindergarten and preschool are particularly pleased to have received the "Waldkönner" award from the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald Bundesverband e. V. (German Forest Protection Association). During the application process, we were able to show that the forest and the climate play supporting roles in the Berlin Cosmopolitan Preschool and Kindergarten.

Through the programme "Die Waldkönner" we were awarded for our forest-climate pedagogical content, which we happily introduce into our daily routine. Every day we motivate our children to live sustainably with our environment. And because it's such fun, we look forward to more trips into the countryside and hope to meet many mindful like-minded people there.

Happy Fall Break, everyone!

La classe 6 fait des gaufres avant les vacances

During the last week of school before the Fall break, 6th graders made waffles in French class. Flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, eggs and milk... following a recipe in French has no secret for them anymore. Bonnes vacances!

Im Rahmen einer Übergangsregelung und für die Weiterentwicklung unseres Kindergartens suchen wir

zwei weitere Führungskräfte (m/w/d) für das dreiköpfige Leitungsteam unseres Kindergartens

Aufgaben:
Co-Leitung eines internationalen Kindergartens mit professioneller Elternkommunikation und kompetenter Mitarbeiterführung
Weiterentwicklung zu einer deutsch-englischen Exzellenz-Einrichtung innerhalb Berlins
Weiterentwicklung des High-Performance-Teams
Einhaltung und Umsetzung der pädagogischen Standards der BCS
Erledigung von schriftlicher und mündlicher Kommunikation in englischer und deutscher Sprache mit Behörden und anderen Stakeholdern
Beachtung und Weiterentwicklung der Qualitätspolitik und des Leitbildes der BCS
Enge, professionelle und vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit mit dem Management und der Leitungsrunde der BCS (Schwerpunkte Personalwesen, Berliner Rahmenprogramm, Facility, rechtliche Bedingungen und übergreifende strategische Themen)

fachliche Qualifikationen:
abgeschlossenes pädagogisches Studium (Master of Education)
mindestens vierjährige Berufserfahrung in Leitungs- oder Koordinationsaufgaben
englische und deutsche Sprache auf C2 Niveau
Erfahrung in internationalen hochprofilierten Einrichtungen
Anerkennung als Fachkraft Erzieher/verwandter Berufsgruppen durch den Berliner Senat

Die vollständige Stellenausschreibung finden Sie auf unserer Webseite: https://www.cosmopolitanschool.de/de/willkommen/jobs/

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung an: [email protected]