Volksschule Prandaugasse Vienna
Two different levels
Primary school in Vienna consists of two levels, junior stage I (levels 1/2) and junior stage II (levels 3/4). The school curriculum for all children includes objectives such as the basic techniques of reading, writing and working with numbers. In addition, the school also promotes a good understanding of the children's social environment enabling them to be tolerant of and respectful to each other.
Montessory methodology
The primary school we visited also offers new forms of learning and teaching (open learning) with the aim of promoting individual learning, self sufficiency, independence and social and cooperative skills.
This public school puts its focus on Music, the Montessory method, Art and Sports
During four years each teacher leads a specific students' group, being with them throughout the entire elementary school stage. Teachers specialize in different skills and are continuously studying to boost their knowledge in that specific field.
School magazine
The last day of our visit, the headmaster of the school, Regina, gave us a copy of the school magazine, where families can see and read about the projects and activities that have been completed during the academic year.