This year's Cultural Festival took place at the DHPS from 7 to 10 March under the motto “Treffpunkt Tiere - Deutschland trifft Namibia” (Animal meeting point - Encounter of Germany and Namibia). Private schools of Grootfontein, Otjiwarongo, Omaruru, Swakopmund, Meerdorfer Musikschule, Delta School Windhoek and DHPS were represented.On Thursday, we...

On the occasion of the 110th anniversary, a real "festive week” was held at the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS). In addition to the Orchestra Week of German Schools in Southern Africa - which was organised and hosted by the DHPS this year and culminated in the closing concert on...

From 4 to 8 March 2019, violin melodies, flute tones, percussion rhythms and brass sounds dominated the soundscape on the campus of the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS) and plunged this week into a very special musi-cal, almost magical atmosphere. Around 100 motivated young musicians from German schools in Windhoek,...

Preparations were in full swing, the school premises were creatively decorated with musical elements and the rehearsals became more and more professional. Finally, the big day arrived: the opening of the Orchestra Week of the German Schools in Southern Africa.Since Monday, 04/03/2019, flute and violin sounds, brass melodies and percussion...

Singing and making music in a group promotes the key competencies such as team skills, mutual aware-ness and support. Singing develops a comprehensive body awareness and sharing experiences in concerts is great fun. Active singing and making music promotes the listening skills. However, these are by far...

Twice already, the learners from Grade 4 enriched our daily routine and the kindergarten children with stories. Since the beginning of February, the “big kids” visit the kindergarten on a regular basis. First of was Ms Krenz’s class. The learners shared little duckling stories and we wondered: How did the...

The Method Day took place on 13 February in grades 1 to 4, and learners practiced various working techniques and methods. In partner work, learners of grades 1 and 2 jointly tried out different yoga exercises and thus won the trust of their fellow learners. They also became acquainted with...

In 2019, the DHPS Windhoek celebrates its 110 years anniversary!We cordially invite you to celebrate with us - there is something for everyone!Friday, 8 March 2019 The Orchestra Week of the German Schools in Southern Africa will take place from 03 - 09 March 2019 in Windhoek. The grand...

Preparations are in full swing and we would like to invite you to the Open Day & DHPS Summer Festival on Saturday, 9 March 2019 at the DHPS Windhoek The school opens its doors from 8h00 – 11h00 and interested visitors have the opportunity to gain exiting insights into lessons and our classrooms. In addition to...

Our tenth-graders practiced balancing in the gymnastics lesson. First they practised their own poses, then with a partner, then in groups of four and finally the unit was rounded off with groups of up to 12 learners. The outcome of the group balancing can be admired here: