Mrs Hook's Reception class enjoyed receiving their Schultueten

Children in Germany celebrating their first day of school with their Schultuete

Reception children began their school year by being introduced to the German tradition of being presented with their own Schultuete. Traditionally, these are cones made out of cardboard and decorated by either parents or godparents and filled with treats. Children in Germany are presented with these on their very first day of school where they take them along to show others. The only way this custom has changed is that today the Schultuete is filled with more practical items and a few less sweet treats. The Reception children enjoyed drawing and designing their own Schultuete and certainly enjoyed taking their cones home. Here is a photo of  Mrs Hook’s Reception class with their little Schultueten.