Living in a boarding school

Our boarding school families consist of 6-12 children and teenagers of different ages, who live together withtheir carer on a corridor. Once a week there is a so-called "family evening". We cook, play games or do otheractivities together. Within the „families“, the elderly take responsibility for the younger ones, as it iscustomary in a family. This way, self-responsibility and external responsibility are strengthened at a youngage. Living closely together and the respectful contact with each other, also strengthens the ability of eachindividual to cooperate.

Each student lives in a single or double room, the latter with a classmate of the same age. The rooms can bearranged by the kids themselves. We want the children and teenagers to feel comfortable. Everyone isresponsible for tidying up and cleanliness of the rooms. In each living area there is also a lounge which canbe used for playing, reading, chatting or watching TV.

Every 14 days at the weekend and during the school holidays, the boarding school students are expected totravel home. It is important to us that the relationship to the parents' home, family and friends is strengthenedand encouraged. In some cases, however, it is not possible to travel home due to the professional activity ofthe parents or legal guardians or due to the distance. In these situations, we can also provide additional careat weekends or support you in your search for suitable leisure or holiday activities.

During the boarding weekends there is a colourful and varied weekend programme. On Sundays, you cansleep until 10:00 a.m., after which you will have a brunch together with all the residents. Afterwards, at 12o’clock, a convention takes places in which all children and teenagers have the opportunity to activelydiscuss their boarding school life. Worries and needs, but also criticism and suggestions can becommunicated here. After a concluding Silentium, the Sunday afternoon is used for leisure.