Today the 24 new teachers were introduced to the entire FIS staff at the Oberursel campus. We were given a schultuete. The tradition of the Schultuete or “school cone” is one of the most celebrated and long-standing traditions in Germany. At the beginning of every school year, children all over Germany set off with their large and shiny Schultueten, also called school cones or sugar cones by many. These large, colorful school cones, purchased or home-made, sweeten the child’s first day of school as they come filled with little gifts, school supplies and sweets. After the presentations we had a traditional German bratwurst and beer. I must say that this really has been one of the most fun starts to the school year I've ever had!
