Wüssenswerk School follows Lehrplan 21, adopts a competence-oriented approach and draws on Maria Montessori’s progressive education. Methods from Gerald Hüther, Ben Fuhrmann and Vera Birkenbihl also inform our school day. Education at Wüssenswerk is based on neurobiological insights and brought to life through the attitudes of teachers and school leadership.
At Wüssenswerk School, brain-friendly learning combines established educational practice with the spirit of our times.
Working together on a learning step, a project or the school day is central to our approach. Pupils experience a very practical school routine, strengthening skills they will need later in working life.
We also respect individual learning processes. We encourage moments of flow with learning materials, in the kitchen, garden or forest, while caring for our physical and mental resources and finding a good balance between learning and breaks.
Wüssenswerk School is independent of religious denominations, ideologies and political parties. For readability, our German texts use a single grammatical form for pupils. We hope everyone feels included.
Studio / Workshop
Nature, people and society
Languages (German, English, Italian)
Learning on the move
Media and computing
Mathematics
Library
Cooking class
Music
Life skills
Movement and sport
Our primary school timetable is adapted each year to the class composition, families’ needs, the team and current topics. Learning periods are organised into our learning spaces. The overall time framework remains constant throughout the school year, giving children orientation and structure.
Our primary school has found its home on the top floor of the Palazzo, directly above the municipal administration of Sils im Domleschg. We are very grateful to shape our school in this special place and fill it with life together with the children.
Image credits: Ice rink [Natural ice rink Sils i.D. - Sils im Domleschg - Guidle]
We offer after-school care on Mondays until 4 pm and a lunchtime programme on Tuesdays until 2 pm. These are open to all interested families, whether or not their children attend Wüssenswerk School.
