UPDATE: Earlier Release

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Liebe Eltern und Erziehungsberechtigte,

aufgrund der aktuellen Wetterwarnung in unserer Region und im Interesse der Sicherheit aller Schülerinnen und Schüler sowie Mitarbeitenden beenden wir den Unterricht und das Kindergartenprogramm heute vorzeitig um 12:55 Uhr. Die Schulbusse werden das Schulgelände um 13:05 Uhr verlassen.

Um eine ungefähre Ankunftszeit an Ihrer Haltestelle zu ermitteln, bitten wir Sie, sich an den Zeiten der regulären Busroute zu orientieren.

Wenn Ihr Kind nicht mit dem Bus fährt, holen Sie es bitte um 12:55 Uhr ab.

Sollte sich die Wettersituation so entwickeln, dass es erforderlich ist, werden wir selbstverständlich alle Schülerinnen und Schüler sicher in den Gebäuden behalten und Schutz im Gebäude gewährleisten, bis eine sichere Situation gegeben ist.

Falls Sie aufgrund von Verkehr oder Wetter nicht genau um 12:55 Uhr zur Abholung eintreffen können, werden wir die Kinder weiterhin in den jeweiligen Gebäuden – Preschool, Elementary School und im Hauptgebäude – betreuen und im Gebäude lassen, bis Sie sicher an der Schule angekommen sind, um Ihr Kind abzuholen.

Bitte fahren Sie vorsichtig, versuchen Sie jedoch so zeitnah wie möglich zur Schule zu kommen, da wir bemüht sind, die Gebäude für die Sicherheit aller Beteiligten so bald wie möglich nach 12:55 Uhr zu leeren.

Sollte es zu Verzögerungen bei der Abfahrt der Schulbusse kommen, werden wir Sie selbstverständlich umgehend mit einem weiteren Update informieren.

Wir danken Ihnen für Ihr Verständnis und wünschen Ihnen und Ihrer Familie, dass Sie gut und sicher durch das heutige Wetter kommen.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

Die Schulleitung

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

Due to the severe weather alert in our region, and in the interest of the safety of all students and staff, classes and the preschool program will end early today at 12:55 pm. School buses will depart campus at 1:05 pm.

To estimate the approximate arrival time at your bus stop, please refer to the times listed on the regular bus route schedule.

If your child does not ride the bus please pick them up at 12:55pm.

If the situation warrants it, we will certainly keep all students safely sheltered inside the buildings and ensure everyone remains safe until conditions allow otherwise.

If you happen to be delayed in traffic or by the weather and cannot arrive exactly at 12:55 pm for pickup, students will remain inside their respective buildings - Preschool, Elementary School, and the Main Building - and will be supervised until you arrive safely to pick up your child.

Please drive carefully and do your best to be on time, as we are for everyone’s safety hoping to have the buildings cleared as soon as possible after 12:55 pm.

If bus departures are delayed, we will certainly provide another update promptly.

Thank you for your understanding. We wish everyone a safe afternoon and hope you stay safe during the weather.

Kind regards,

School Leadership

IMF & Worldbank Visit

Our excursion to the IMF and the World Bank

On Thursday September 8th 2016, the seniors of the German School, along with Herr Dr. Lother, Frau Christoph and Frau Dr. Heep, had the honor of visiting the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
The precise introduction about structure and functions of the IMF by Peter Kunzel took place in the official meeting room of the Executive Directors. The following question and answer debate about this International Governmental Organisation was lead by Dr. Rosenberg (IMF Communications Department) as well as German Executive Director  Dr. Steffen Meyer, answering questions fostered many students’ curiosity, allowing an interesting and lively discussion.
Our interactive conversations with experienced employees of the IMF did not end there. Our grade split up into smaller groups, each of which sat with one staff-member in the cafeteria for lunch.

Afterwards, we headed straight to the World Bank. These two organizations are not just geographically proximate but also in their causes. The short introduction clearly emphasized the World Bank’s ultimate goal: To end poverty.
An expert of the International Finance Cooperation described how a simple lending system could potentially catalyze progress in the Ghanaian economy. Lastly, Christopher Sheldon familiarized us with a project to end routine gas flaring (in which tons of gas is being burnt unintentionally and uselessly). Supposedly, the entire continent of Africa could profit from this improvement.
(Below are two videos on the topics we discussed at the World Bank.)

In conclusion, our day trip to these organizations has opened many eyes to the touching subject of poverty, and introduced us to the complex process of providing financial support. It is safe to say that many of us have been inspired and will abide by the final request of the World Bank to spread awareness and take action!
(Note: The official “End Poverty” day is on October 17th!)

Ghana’s first online collateral registry:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c84WF02_IY

Gas flaring:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sNrCmYQ8sg

by Ladina B.

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