DBST NEWS 36TH EDITION SCHOOL YEAR 2020-21 TEHRAN, 17TH OF DECEMBER, 2020 PRINCIPAL’S WORD Dear parents, dear students, dear colleagues, dear school family, Christmas is part of the course of the year. Every year Christmas means that we have received a promise for again! We often compare the different Christmas par- a better future! The future will bring joy and peace. ties of the past few years. And often we come to the There are good reasons to look forward to the new conclusion: Last year there was more tinsel! If we year 2021 with confidence and optimism. 2021 will compare the Christmas celebrations of the past few be the year in which a global epidemic will be over- years with Christmas 2020, it quickly becomes clear come with the help of modern medical technology. that we often let the little things spoil the Christmas 2021 will be the year in which we will make our school mood - like too little tinsel. But what is the central even more modern and successful because the global message of Christmas? It means: “Do not be afraid, framework will support us and: because we are the because I announce a great joy!” Christmas means we future! don’t have to be afraid of the future. Christmas means that we can be happy, because everything will be fine. yours, Harald Pröm, StD Principal German Embassy School Tehran PRIMARY THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT Christmas is about family and love. It’s also the time for May your holidays be filled with joy and laughter. Take gifts. What will your gift to your children be? Give some- your time, enjoy every moment and don’t let these tiny thing special, something of value, something personal, screens distract you from the most important thing something priceless. Give your time and all your love. in your life. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. PRIMARY NEWS FROM THE CLASSES NIKOLAUSTAG Nikolaus in kindergarten In the past few days the children have heard many Maybe Santa heard it and would find the way better stories about St. Nicholas. They sang St. Nicholas that way !? Suddenly the door opened and a man songs and painted pictures of St. Nicholas. They wait- entered. Mr. Pröm had heard our singing and visit- ed longingly for St. Nicholas Day. Finally the time has ed us. He brought a Santa Claus chocolate for each come. Of course, all children know that Santa Claus child. Unfortunately, on the way to us, he had not met is a very busy man. Especially on December 6th, of Nicholas. Suddenly we heard a loud rumbling. What course. Would he still make it to the children in Teh- was that? We opened the door and found a lot of ran? Already in the morning there was a rumor that advent calendars and chocolate sachets in front of someone in a red robe had been seen near the chil- it. That could only have been Santa Claus. Unfor- dren’s playground. The children stood expectant- tunately he was in a hurry on this second Advent ly at the window and looked out. The tension grew and had to leave again quickly. Santa Claus is sure to from minute to minute. Should it really have been have a little more time for us when he visits next year. Santa Claus? The kindergarten and preschool chil- dren sang loudly “Let’s be happy and cheerful”. NEWS FROM THE CLASSES PROJECT DAY (KLASSE 5) On the 10th of December, the 11 Students of Klasse representatives of Iranian culture: a jewelry box, 5 entered their classroom right on time at 8:45 am an artistically decorated Vase as well as a beautiful accompanied by their posters and required objects. mirror, placed in the front of the room. Further- Now the project-day, held in 3 languages, can finally more, the culinary aspect of the metropoles was not start! Involved were the subjects Geography, English, forgotten. The world famous Berliner Currywurst, Farsi and German. The students of Klasse 5, who en- serving as a reminder to taste its deliciousness on tered the role of travel guides, took their audience on the next trip to Berlin, made the day lively and in- an imaginary trip around the world. This took place teresting. The impersonation of the Berlin dialect, with the help of pictures and posters along with home- also called the “Berliner Schnauze” (Berlin snout) made PowerPoint presentations. One student, at the ensured a cheerful atmosphere. Impressive aerial time in London, was unable to be present physically photographs of London and short poetic extracts from and instead took part using Microsoft Teams. Some- Shiraz and Esfahan rounded off the event. The pro- thing especially worth mentioning is the fact that the ject-day was successful and showed off the cultural charming and funny “tour guides” showed the tour- diversity of Germany, England and Iran through the ists the landmarks of Berlin, London, Shiraz and Esfa- presentations of the students. Closing off the cere- han. Not only the well-known landmarks, but also the mony, Mr. Pröm emphasized the importance of mul- personality traits of the locals were presented in good tilingualism and, after having taken many different fun. Alongside the variety of pictures were also many photos, sent the students home with a small present. LIBRARY NEWS MOVIE NIGHT FOR KLASSE 6 As part of the German lessons and the edit- With popcorn and orange juice under the cozy ed reading of the personal author Judith Kerr blanket, the kids worked on an exercise book “When Hitler stole the pink rabbit” The pupils of the for the film. The best four exercise books were classes watched the film for the book in cinema. heard and rewarded with a prize from the library. MUSIC MUSIC CONCERT IN CORONA-TIMES This year, for the first time after many years, our music and “Jingle bells” for a CORONA Christmas. “Oh Co- classes were not able to hold the traditional Christmas rona- oh Corona, why are you still there?” The CO- concert. Instead, the classes decided to create a film RONA Christmas wish list must not be missing “. The from the online classes. All students recorded videos of background piano music for the film was kindly played their singing and their music pieces on violin, guitar and by Ms. Taghizadeh. So even in these difficult Corona piano at home. Self-painted pictures for the respective times, a little Christmas music came into our living scenes made the layout of the film. Klasse 3 has chosen room. I would like to thank all parents who patiently the “Santa Claus RAP” as the topic. Klasse 4 created assisted our students with the decoration, the outfit the song “Star over Bethlehem”. Klasse 6 took on the and recording the music. Christmas carol “A glow like silver and gold” as a project. Klasse 7 quickly rewrote the songs “O Tannenbaum” NEWS FROM THE CLASSES CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Despite the challenges this year, there is and our students were filled with happiness when always room for hope and smiles especially they saw their advent calendars magically appear near Christmas. Santa made a magic appearance on their desk , after a brisk winter morning walk. NEWS FROM THE CLASSES “A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT START TO THE FINAL YEARS...” For the Klasse11, the start to the last two years at ‘‘says Sophia alongside hoping for the end of the DBST was very different from what they had expected. pandemic and DBST’s full re-opening in the near The change between online and in-person classes is future. In the meantime, students are trying to an enormous challenge for everyone involved, also in make the best of the situation and have since view of the 2022 Abitur. Nevertheless, so far all exams come to terms with learning under pandemic con- have been written at school despite the pandemic. ditions. “Even though it’s difficult, so far we feel During conversations with the class, it’s apparent that well prepared for the Abitur”, Barsa explains. most of them are pleased with finally being back in Parnia also adds: “It’s just a very different start to our school. “I think all the students are happy to be able junior year”. The entire Klasse 11 hopes for a healthy to, or at least be partially able to, come back to school. year 2021 and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas Sitting in front of the computer all day becomes tiring NACHRICHTENNEWS FROM THEAUS CLASSESDEN KLASSEN CRAZY HAIR DAY We are getting close to the end of a crazy year! and teachers showed a lot of dedication and So let’s get crazy too! The Student Council sug- took part in this fun day, even Mr. pröm! gested having a * crazy hair day contest * in order We could hear a lot of laughter inside of the to make the school’s atmosphere more cheerful. school’s corridors and at home for online students. This event is internationally known and some So mission accomplished ! came up with excellent ideas. Most of our students Bahareh - KL 6 Winners Misora - CL 3 Milan - CL 5 Nomdar - KG 3A CANTEEN VEGETARIAN MEAL IN NEW YEAR We are happy to inform you that the DBST will offer a vegetarian meal in addition to our everyday main course..