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Kurpfalz Internat on the move: 10th grades (GY) in Berlin
The Berlin trip of K0 ranged from history and politics to game shows and art projects. For a week, the students experienced a colorful program in which they could get to know Berlin in all its facets – through observation, listening, as well as through their own creative projects.
Street Art, history, and politics – it was already clear that the tenth grades would experience a colorful program showcasing the diverse culture of Berlin. Nevertheless, the trip to Berlin also held numerous other surprises for the group: We boldly went up to the TV tower on the first evening, which offered an impressive view of what awaited us in the coming days. First, we checked into our cozy hotel, which was located near the East Station directly by the Spree River.
On Tuesday, a visit to the Reichstag was scheduled – initially with a presentation on the history and structure of the German Bundestag, followed by a walk to the glass dome designed by Norman Foster. Since the politicians were in a retreat at that time, it was unfortunately not possible to follow a debate; however, the presentation was able to effectively link politics and the history of Berlin.
In the evening, a running joke emerged: While burgers were planned for dinner on the first night, the same meal appeared on the second night due to a mix-up with the order, and we started to fear that burgers would be the only meal for the entire trip to Berlin. Fortunately, that did not come true.
The following days were also shaped by the history of the capital. A detour to the Berlin Wall with a witness conversation on Wednesday was followed by a visit to the impressive exhibition “Topography of Terror” about the time of National Socialism. Here, it was possible to reflect on and discuss how the violent ideology of the Nazi era was able to establish itself politically so quickly. The exhibition, with its many documents and references to buildings that could be seen around the museum, allowed us to experience the past very impressively.
The students were also able to engage in artistic activities during the trip. In a graffiti workshop, they learned the basics of street art and then spray-painted their own wall with self-chosen motifs. The tour through Berlin explained the culture behind street art and showed how strongly certain neighborhoods in Berlin are influenced by graffiti.
After a week full of impressions and experiences – from culture to politics to art and games – we finally drove back to Bammental on Friday: tired, but also very inspired.
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