Active Parent Involvement

Working Together for a Strong School Community

At German School Shanghai, parents play an active role in shaping school life and strengthening our community. As class representatives or members of the Parent Council, they serve as an important link between the school and its families. They encourage dialogue, organise celebrations and activities, support projects and contribute to a wide range of committees.

A Committee by and for Parents

The parent council is the central point of contact for parents and guardians. It promotes open dialogue and constructive collaboration between families, the school leadership, administration and educational teams. Representatives are elected across both campuses from all areas of the school – Kindergarten, Primary School and Secondary School – ensuring that the interests of each area are represented. These representatives form the school-wide parent council, which consists of nine parent representatives.

Our EBR Nine-Member Committee

Sven Barner

Deputy Chair of the Kindergarten Parents’ Council (EBR Kita)

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Sakharet Cramm

Deputy Chair of the Kindergarten Parents’ Council (EBR Kita)

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Rolf Demmler

Chair of the School-Wide Parents’ Council
Deputy Chair of the Secondary School Parents’ Council

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Stephan Gaida

Deputy Chair of the Primary School Parents’ Council

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Andreas Goedecke

Chair of the Kindergarten Parents’ Council

Daniel Keck

Chair of the Primary School Parents’ Council

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Michelle Mroß

Chair of the Secondary School Parents’ Council

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Jan Richmann

Deputy Chair of the Primary School Parents’ Council

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Rebekka Wang

Deputy Chair of the Overall Parents’ Council (Gesamt-EBR)
Deputy Chair of the Secondary School Parents’ Council

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Get Involved. Make a Difference.

Our parents contribute to school life through a wide range of committees, helping shape everything from events and seminars to safe journeys to and from school. Would you like to get involved? Join one of our teams and share your ideas!

New to Shanghai? We’re Here to Help!

The “New to Shanghai” Committee supports families even before they arrive in the city, offering tips, contacts and practical assistance. Our overview of popular residential compounds where many DSS families live is a helpful starting point.
Contact the committee here: Hongqiao / Yangpu

Welcome to DSS – Our Parent Café

Our Parent Cafés bring new and returning parents together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. They offer an opportunity to connect, get to know one another and exchange ideas with the school leadership and parent committees. Dates and further information are available via the parent app or your class representatives.

Planning and Organizing Events

The Event Team at Hongqiao Campus and the Festival Committee at Yangpu Campus organize events such as Christmas markets, summer festivals and flea markets and also provide support for many other school events. Please contact the event team or the festival committee: Hongqiao / Yangpu

Lights Down! Movie Time at School

The CineTeam (Hongqiao) and CineClub (Yangpu) regularly organise film afternoons for all age groups, from Kindergarten to Secondary School. Upcoming screenings are announced on posters around the school, via the parent app and through class representatives. Get in touch with us: Hongqiao / Yangpu

Ready, Set, Go! Sports & Competitions

The Sports Committee supports a wide range of sporting events, including the Federal Youth Games, swimming competitions, the PASCH tournament and many more. Its work ranges from event organisation and catering to on-site support. The committee also coordinates DSS parent sports teams and their participation in tournaments. Get in touch with the Sports Committee: Hongqiao / Yangpu

Working Together for Good School Meals

The canteen committee promotes a healthy, balanced diet and regularly receives feedback from parents. New dishes can be tried and ideas discussed at parents' lunches. You can get in touch here: Hongqiao / Yangpu

Parent Seminars – Sharing Knowledge, Learning from One Another

Since 2023, the Parent Council has organised seminars on educational, health-related and other topics suggested by parents. Held five to six times per school year, the seminars are offered in German, English and Chinese, both online and on campus. Teachers, experts from within the parent community and specialists from Germany work together to plan and deliver the sessions, creating opportunities to share knowledge and learn from one another.

Experience culture and diversity

Our committees bring people and cultures together - with excursions, workshops and cultural events for the entire parent body. Contact the Cultural Committee or the CrossCultureClub here: Hongqiao / Yangpu

Safe to School, Safe Back Home

The School Travel Committee in Hongqiao and the Bus Committee in Yangpu help ensure the safety of our Kindergarten children and students on their journeys to and from school. Get in touch with the relevant committee: Hongqiao / Yangpu

Parents’ Portal

All important information, updates and dates relating to your child’s school life at German School Shanghai can be found on our dedicated parent platforms.

Kindergarten

At our kindergarten, children playfully discover their strengths, develop independence and are optimally prepared for primary school.

Primary School

Our primary school supports each child individually, strengthens personality and personal responsibility - with exciting projects and varied forms of learning.

Secondary School

In our secondary school, we accompany young people on their way to becoming self-confident, reflective personalities - ready for new challenges.