Primary School Wittenbach - created with PUPIL

About the job

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The primary school must prepare children as best as possible for the challenges of the future. Wittenbach meets this requirement with targeted school development. After a political pause, work can now continue and ongoing information will be provided.

On 6 May 2025, the University of Teacher Education St.Gallen presented a specialist report commissioned by the Wittenbach municipal council following a request at the citizens' assembly. The background was concerns that mixed-age learning (AdL) could have negative effects on children and teachers. The specialist report discusses the topic of AdL from a scientific perspective – reported by "am Puls". The municipal council gives the green light for the planned school development.

Implementation with care

The school authorities will implement all changes with care. And they are allowing themselves plenty of time: implementation will be gradual and cumulative – the timeline extends to 2030. The Primary School Wittenbach will specifically and situationally involve external experts. During the various phases, the school teams will continually evaluate their work and adjust where necessary.

School must be future-oriented

No one knows the demands our children will face throughout their lives. But the school’s task is to prepare pupils as best as possible for the future and to align teaching accordingly. This also requires answers to the challenges of the present.

Strengthening communication

The school authorities understand that these developments can cause uncertainties. Along with this comes the promise to strengthen communication and dialogue with all those affected and interested. A concept is currently being developed which will describe various communication measures – not only to explain school development in more detail but also to provide insights into the diverse everyday school life. Special attention will also be given to communication with parents; on 11 June all parents and guardians are invited to an information evening.

The education commission, the headship and all teachers are grateful for the trust in the planned school development, which they will implement with prudence, expertise and great commitment.

Thomas Meister, School President

José Lorca, Headteacher