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Professional construction: The Circus Zapp-Zarap, which provided professional guidance for the teachers' workshops, transformed the gymnasium of the Anton Weilmaier School in Hausham into a large arena.
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Clowns, fakirs, tightrope walkers: the students of the Anton Weilmaier School transformed themselves into real artists.
A school project ultimately resulted in two shows.
Hausham
– From acrobatics and fire games to magic, juggling and dance: 230 young artists from the Anton Weilmaier School in Hausham thrilled hundreds of spectators with two consecutive circus performances last Saturday.
The school project, which was led by first-hand experts with the Circus Zapp-Zarap from Leverkusen, is something very special for teachers, students and parents: the elaborate implementation in the sports hall of the special educational support center (SFZ) only takes place every eight to ten years. possible.
For the vast majority of the young artists, participation was probably a unique but unforgettable highlight.
Message: “Together we are strong”
As Michaela Björnsson explained in advance, the students were able to prepare for their big day in the ring over the entire past week: the children practiced in two groups for two school hours each from Monday to Thursday.
“The dress rehearsal took place on Friday morning,” said the teacher, who also led one of the workshops herself together with a colleague.
The students were also able to prepare as clowns, fakir artists, tightrope walkers and jumpers, ladder acrobats or as performers with giant balloons and balls.
All variants were offered in both groups - the students were allowed to choose freely from the wide range.
“The workshops were led by teachers and educators from the SFZ and supported by three people in charge of Cirkus Zapp-Zarapp,” explains Björnsson.
Particularly important in the project was the participation of all children, regardless of age, grade and personal requirements.
The number of 230 participants also corresponds to the actual number of students at the SFZ, emphasizes Björnsson.
The aim and purpose of the project was “cross-class, cooperative learning,” emphasizes Björnsson.
With the circus performances, the students were able to achieve a common goal.
The message that is conveyed and internalized: “Together we are strong.”
The students also want to donate
The teacher explains that by presenting to a large audience, the students will dare to try new things.
350 to 400 spectators were invited to each of the two performances with free tickets from the school family - classmates, parents, teachers, other relatives and friends.
The children have to overcome fears, but can also grow beyond themselves - and thus get to know their own strengths, summarizes Björnsson.
Each of the two performances lasted around one and a half hours, starting at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., depending on the group.
The parents' council also helped with the project and it was financed by the support association, explains the teacher.
The district also provided active support to make the project possible.
But the students themselves also wanted to do good with their ideas: the proceeds from the sale of popcorn and drinks during the break should be donated to a social project or an association.
The young artists still want to decide together where exactly.
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