
The Grovesmühle in the Nordharz is a boarding school with an independent sponsorship. It is our aim to accompany students on their way to a successful gradation and to optimally prepare them for life after school. We give children and young people the space and opportunity to discover and develop their own interests and talents. At the same time, we attach great importance to strengthening the sense of responsibility for oneself and others. With different types of schools under one roof, we can challenge and support each young person according to their situation, with the goal of a holistic education and a qualified educational degree.
Since 2011, Katja Must regularly visits our 5th and 6th graders with her Labrador. The dog-supported pedagogy not only provides a better learning atmosphere, but also improves the social behavior of the students and helps to reduce stress. The children's self-confidence is strengthened and they develop a positive attitude towards school. "The dog doesn’t demand. He won't tell any secrets, he doesn't judge. The children can be who they are." The communication of the dog is direct and unambiguous, knows no mockery and no reproaches.