Level 1
EAA Afternoon: Christmas
1ew EAA Afternoon: Halloween
On our very first EAA Afternoon, we learned more about how Halloween is celebrated in the US. We got to try out apple bobbing, created healthy but scary snacks such as fake eyeballs out of lychee, blackberries and strawberry sauce. We also practised trick or treating in English to get candy, came up with plans for a pumpkin carving contest, danced to spooky songs and folded our very own scary pumpkins. What a fun first EAA Afternoon!
Spine-tingling Halloween stories
Although they’re only first graders, these two authors have already written a complete Halloween story themselves, full of mystery and suspense that gave us goosebumps and made our spines tingle. Both of them were awarded the 1ew-Halloween-prize! Extremely well done, Alexander!🎃 Perfect job, Eddy!🎃
Level 3
London calling 3ew
Our third year of EAA-afternoons has started out with an imaginary trip to London: First of all, we found out really interesting facts about the British Royal family and their duties. After all, it is quite special being able to remember watching the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession to the throne of Charles III on TV, if you’re as young as we are.
In the next step, we went on a tour through London guided by pictures and information and wrote spontaneous poetry and stories inspired by typically English symbols.
Finally, we designed and built models of well-known London sights to decorate our classroom’s window sill with.
All in all, this afternoon felt pretty close to a trip to the real city!
Level 4
Exploring the United States – An Interactive EAA Afternoon
On our most recent EAA afternoon, class 4ew embarked on a thrilling journey across the United States, where students explored American culture, geography, and diversity in a hands-on and creative way.
The session began with small group presentations: each teacher introduced two different U.S. states, sharing intriguing facts, traditions, and highlights. Students engaged actively, asking questions and comparing the unique features of said states. This method of interaction sparked curiosity and set the perfect stage for the main activity later on.
In the second part, the entire class collaborated on an interactive U.S. map. Working in small teams, students “designed” individual states by decorating their borders with typical pictures, symbols, and icons representing local culture, landmarks, and lifestyle. From cowboy hats to skyscrapers, beaches to mountains, the map became a colorful mosaic of American identity. To capture this creative work, we produced a short video showcasing the finished map and zooming into the magnificently designed states.
The project combined language learning with cultural discovery and teamwork, making the afternoon both educational and fun. It was a fascinating way to bring the U.S. to life in our classroom!
Our Time in Vienna
The Austrian Parliament
By Veit Berger @ Thu 25. Nov 2025 16:16
Two weeks ago our class went to Vienna, the capital of the Republic of Austria. We saw many great things, but today I am going to focus on the Austrian Parliament.
Firstly I’ll tell you some some basic facts about it. The Austrian Parliament in Vienna was built between 1874 and 1883 and it’s located on the famous Ringstraße. The Architect was Theophil Hansen and he designed it in 1869. The architecture is inspired by classical Greek temples, symbolising the origins of democracy. In front of the impressive building we can see a 5.5-meter statue of Pallas Athene, the goddess of wisdom.
The Austrian Parliament is a bicameral legislature with two chambers: the National Council and the Federal Council. The National Council has 183 members from 5 parties represented (ÖVP, SPÖ, FPÖ, NEOS, GRÜNE), that are elected by all Austrian citizens entitled to vote. The National Council is responsible for introducing, debating and passing laws, managing the budget and more. The Federal Council has 60 members and its major responsibility is the representation of the Federal Provinces’ interests in the legislative process at federal level.
I think that the Austrian Parliament is very interesting and a must-see when you are in Vienna! Have you ever been to the Austrian Parliament? Please comment!
The Highest Church in Austria – St. Stephan´s Cathedral
miahuss13, 25.11., 4:42 p.m.
Hey guys,
Have you ever been to Vienna? If not, you definitely have to go there one day, because I’ve been there and it was fantastic! While I visited the capital city of Austria with my class, we went to the St. Stephan’s Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church. At first, it sounded boring, but it was very interesting. For example, the St. Stephan’s Cathedral is the highest church of Austria, with a height of 136,44 meters. And in one tower of the St. Stephan’s Cathedral, the highest one, you can find the biggest and heaviest bell of Austria. It’s called “Pummerin“ and it weighs 21 tons. Can you believe this?! This church was by the way built in a gothic style, in 1137, and in 1578, all of the three towers of the St. Stephan’s Cathedral were finished. Unfortunately half of it got destroyed in WWII.
Inside of the big church, you can find a massive organ. I was shocked, because it was so huge! From the inside, the St. Stephan’s Cathedral is very high too. I really liked the gigantic and colourful windows in the church. Because the St. Stephan’s Cathedral was built in a gothic style, you can´t find any golden decoration in it, but lots of statues. They looked very pretty, even without gold, in my opinion. All in all, I can really recommend visiting the St. Stephan’s Cathedral since the information about it is very interesting. And now my question for you: Have you ever been inside of the St. Stephan’s Cathedral? Would be interesting to know! Thank’s for reading! <3
xxx,
Mia
lilly-jo.s
Our trip to the UNO City
In this blog post I am going to tell you about something very interesting we did on our trip to Vienna, which was my favourite attraction.
We did many exciting activities in Vienna but, in my opinion, one attraction that stood out was the UNO City. I hadn’t expected much because I had no idea what happens in the UNO City, but my expectations were exceeded. Strictly speaking, the UNO City is not in Vienna, as it is a neutral location. One important thing is that there is no real advantage to the UNO City being located in Vienna, because in this area every country is treated equally and on the same level. That is also the reason why, in the centre of the semi-circular building, the flags of all Member States are the same size and arranged in alphabetical order. It does not belong to Austria but is international territory belonging to the Member States of the United Nations. It is such an interesting and important place where so many things happen. Our guide was very smart and friendly and gave us great insight into it. He explained it very well and even showed us the conference room. Additionally, we got to see a very exciting thing: a real piece of the moon and a flag that had already been in space.
It was a very cool and informative week. But now it is your turn: Did you already know what the UNO City does, or have you ever visited the UNO City? Let me know in the comments.
(Lilly-Jo S., 4ew)
timeon.schober
Trip to Vienna
I’m so sorry that I haven’t posted anything here for such a long time. That’s because I was on a school trip to Vienna. We saw some amazing sights and now I want to tell you about my favourite one, the Parliament.
We had a tour that started at 9 o’clock. When we got there, our teachers first asked us some questions about the woman standing in front of the building. Almost all of us raised our hands and said that it was Pallas Athene. She stands there as a symbol of wisdom, justice, and the democratic order. Before we could go in, we had to go through a security check and everyone over 14 had to show a photo ID to get in.
Then we got to a cloakroom, where we put our backpacks and jackets. After that, we went into a “waiting room”, where we could watch the politicians answer questions. You could also see some legislative proposals that never went through. Our guide was a bit late, but he was really nice and introduced himself to us. After that, we started the tour, and he immediately explained how the building was constructed and that Theophil Hansen was its architect. Then we went up some stairs and suddenly stood in a huge room with big pillars made of marble. Unfortunately, two of them were destroyed by bombs in World War II and were replaced by a different type of marble. We also visited the plenary chamber, where the politicians sit and discuss; we even presented our own draft bill in a playful way and then acted it out.
I really enjoyed it and I think I would like to go there again when I’m older. Have you ever been to the Austrian Parliament? Let me know in the comments below.
(Timeon S. 4ew)
Anti-smoking campaigns by 4ew
4ew and the Festival of Lights
The first English afternoon of 4ew took place at the end of October and revolved around Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. The classroom was soon filled with color and laughter (when they tried to wrap themselves in saris, a rather complicated task) as the students explored the meaning behind this special celebration.
Throughout the afternoon, students immersed themselves in a variety of activities. They wrote and shared their own Diwali stories, inspired by tales of light conquering darkness and good triumphing over evil. Outside the school entrance, they drew beautiful rangolis—intricate chalk patterns that are meant to bring good luck and welcome guests. Inside, others handcrafted colorful greeting cards, decorated with candles, diyas, and bright designs.
By the end of the afternoon, everyone had learned something new about Indian culture and traditions. It was a joyful start to 4ew’s series of English afternoons. Let´s wait and see what the next one will bring.
Prof. Brandstätter
Level 6
Hamlet
„Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio. A fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.„
„To be, or not to be, that is the question“
„Something is rotten in the state of Denmark“
All of us had heard these quotes before, but finding out where they come from and staging scenes from the original play with props, scenery and music ourselves has made us realise much more intensively what they actually mean. The tragedy of Hamlet by William Shakespeare is definitely not dated at all!
