On November 11, the DBSAA kindergarten and elementary school celebrated their traditional St. Martin’s Day – an event that enchants the school community every year. With lovingly decorated lanterns, a lively St. Martin’s play and lots of treats, pupils, teachers, parents and friends gathered on the school grounds.
As dusk fell, the children gathered with their shining lanterns to sing a few traditional St. Martin’s songs together. Led by Tim Schulte, the lantern procession then set off.
Once they arrived at the sports field, the annual St. Martin play was already waiting. The story of St. Martin and his generous deed – when he shared his coat with a freezing beggar – was impressively staged with a real horse.
Afterwards, all the children received traditional St. Martin’s goose cookies, which they symbolically shared with their loved ones.
After the play, the parents’ council invited everyone to a cozy get-together and made sure that no one had to stay hungry or thirsty. There was hot mulled wine for the adults and delicious children’s punch for the children. The parent representatives also offered sausages and other hearty snacks.
Every year, the St. Martin’s festival is a highlight that brings the school community closer together and teaches the children about compassion and community in a fun way. Thanks to the support of the Parents’ Council and the commitment of teachers and parents, we were able to celebrate another atmospheric festival this year, which will certainly be remembered for a long time.
We would like to thank all the helpers and participants who made this year’s St. Martin’s Festival an unforgettable experience.
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