Creating an English speaking environment

Helping to enhance the English speaking atmosphere at the school by hiring young people from English speaking countries to spend time with QBES pupils is one of the main projects of the Förderverein Friends of the Quentin Blake Europe school. 

Experiencing an English speaking learning and living environment is key for becoming bilingual at a school where German still is the "lingua franca" outside lessons. Since we want our children to use the partner language in a natural as often as possible, we offer activities in English on a regular basis. By law (Berliner Schulgesetz), our native speakers aren't allowed in lessons (nor are they allowed to fill in for educators!) but they can be with the kids during UEA and AGs. Have a look at their schedule here

Alison Entwistle     

I originally come from the UK and grew up in North West England in a region called the Lake District before going to study French and German at Durham University. As part of my degree I spent six months in Berlin in 2009 and loved it so much I decided to move back here after graduatiing in June 2011. In my free time I enjoy sport, particularly running and swimming, and I am a big fan of jazz music having played the saxophone since the age of nine. Aside from my hobbies, I like to spend time simply exploring Berlin and discovering the different cultural aspects the city has to offer.

Natalie Kent            

My name is Natalie, I am 24 years old and from Surrey, England. I have an undergraduate degree in Italian and Design from University College London that involved living in Milan for two years. I also have a Masters in Paris Studies: History and Culture from the University of London Institute in PAris, which I completed in September 2010. I moved to Berlin a year ago as my boyfriend is from here and I wanted to learn German. Since moving to Berlin I have been taking German lessons and teaching English in kindergartens and primary schools, as well as working as a Native Speaker at QBES. I like to spend my free time swimming, cycling, visiting art galleries and going to flea markets. I plan on staying in Berlin for a while longer but am also planning on travelling around South America in the not too distant future.

Maja Shand           

I am from Scotland where I studied Literature and Cultural Studies at Glasgow and Edinburgh University. I have been living in Berlin for just over a year, in which time I have been - apart from attempting to get my head around German grammar - involved in feminist activism, learning the art of thai/kickboxing, and an intern at Exberliner magazine. 

Kilian Teuwsen      

24 years young, australian/german, loves travelling the great outdoors, and is an ambitious archaeologist!

Our Librarians 

To keep the Quentin Blake English Library running smoothly, the Förderverein is funding two out of three librarian posts. The third one is covered by the annual library fees. 

Thanks to our three enthusiastic librarians Georgina Morris, Karen Craig and Maryse Benzler (from right), students, teachers and parents can make the most of our wonderful library.

See the library hours here and the librarians' working hours here.

Currently, the library team is working at getting the 8700 media into an online catalogue that can be browsed from home.

IT 

Last, but not least, there's Andreas Döse, our IT specialist. He is the school's technical trouble shooter every time he is around every Monday and Thursday. He also takes care of the Computer room and helps update and set up classroom hard- and software.