Notinsel: a place to turn for help
The Notinsel sticker lets children know: “You are safe with us.” It identifies places where children can seek support if they find themselves in difficulty.
Finding your way around
Information for parents
Whether your child is about to join us or already attends Andreas School, these are the most useful places to start.
What do you need today?
Starting schoolEnrolment appointments and the dates leading up to your child’s first day.After-school careCare until 4:30 pm with Budenzauber or until 1:30 pm with Klabauter.Dates and holidaysSchool events, holiday dates and changes to the usual school day.Letters to parentsFind the available German originals, with an English introduction.School office and teachersTelephone numbers, email addresses and office hours.Our two campusesAddresses and contact details for Korschenbroich and Pesch.
IServ
Reporting illness and keeping in touch
Use the IServ parent portal to report your child’s illness and access letters to parents. Parent–teacher appointments are booked through the relevant IServ module.
Open the IServ parent portal (external service)Understanding school terms
- OGTS
- Short for Offene Ganztagsschule: the school’s after-school care programme, run here by Budenzauber e. V.
- IServ
- The school’s online portal for parents, including letters, illness reporting and parent–teacher appointment booking.
- Schulpflegschaft
- The school parent council, which brings together elected class parent representatives.
- Förderverein
- A school support association. Families and other supporters contribute through membership, donations and practical help.
Safety and shared expectations
Everyday school life
These two principles help children feel safe and keep their attention on learning and spending time together.
A mobile-free primary school
Mobile phones have no place in our everyday school routine. This keeps the focus on being attentive, staying active and spending time with one another.