An unusual summer party
Roland Berger colleagues and the kids hauled gravel, pulled weeds, painted walls, ...
On a sunny Friday morning in 28°C weather, Andreas Bauer and 40 colleagues from the Consumer Goods/Retail Competence Center began work on the school in Munich's Hasenbergl district. Their efforts focused on the playground, atrium and "educational supermarket" (library, media center and assorted learning materials). About 20 pupils of diverse nationalities provided energetic support.
"It's a special experience to implement such a project with the strength and motivation of a team within one day," explained Bauer, pointing to the to do lists for the three work groups. They had until the evening to work through all the tasks. "With this kind of summer event, we also want to raise awareness of the fact that not all people have the same opportunities. Besides, it's good to create something physical, something lasting."
The hard work started right away: Roland Berger colleagues and the kids hauled gravel, pulled weeds, painted walls, assembled outdoor furniture and shelves. They also packed and unpacked boxes, books and instruments. "Several kids were at the school as early as 7:45 a.m., ready and raring to go," said Vice Principal Carolin Kastner happily, who also sits on the board of the "ghettokids – Soziale Projekte e.V." organization. The teachers and consultants were completely taken aback by the kids' commitment, perseverance and enthusiasm. The kids themselves also got something out of the event. For instance, Tarkan, currently in the 7th year of the Greek program, learned to put together benches and tables and haul gravel. He also helped put up the wall soccer players use to practice shooting goals. By the end of the day, he was amazed at his discovery: "I had no idea that work could be so much fun."
That much effort needed a lot of fuel: pretzels, pizza, lots of soft drinks and ice cream refreshed the "workmen for a day". Tired but happy, the last to leave didn't depart until about 8 p.m. "It was a wonderful event," said Susanne Korbmacher, special education teacher and chair of the "ghettokids" organization. She was also one of the organizers of the Day of Care 2008. "This is how our society grows closer together," she noted.
The "Day of Care" of Roland Berger's Consumer Goods/Retail CC under the leadership of Andreas Bauer has become a tradition. Some years ago, the consultants renovated a day care center in Augsburg and put in a playground at a refugee shelter in Munich. The costs of professional support and materials are covered by the Competence Center.
"It's a special experience to implement such a project with the strength and motivation of a team within one day," explained Bauer, pointing to the to do lists for the three work groups. They had until the evening to work through all the tasks. "With this kind of summer event, we also want to raise awareness of the fact that not all people have the same opportunities. Besides, it's good to create something physical, something lasting."
The hard work started right away: Roland Berger colleagues and the kids hauled gravel, pulled weeds, painted walls, assembled outdoor furniture and shelves. They also packed and unpacked boxes, books and instruments. "Several kids were at the school as early as 7:45 a.m., ready and raring to go," said Vice Principal Carolin Kastner happily, who also sits on the board of the "ghettokids – Soziale Projekte e.V." organization. The teachers and consultants were completely taken aback by the kids' commitment, perseverance and enthusiasm. The kids themselves also got something out of the event. For instance, Tarkan, currently in the 7th year of the Greek program, learned to put together benches and tables and haul gravel. He also helped put up the wall soccer players use to practice shooting goals. By the end of the day, he was amazed at his discovery: "I had no idea that work could be so much fun."
That much effort needed a lot of fuel: pretzels, pizza, lots of soft drinks and ice cream refreshed the "workmen for a day". Tired but happy, the last to leave didn't depart until about 8 p.m. "It was a wonderful event," said Susanne Korbmacher, special education teacher and chair of the "ghettokids" organization. She was also one of the organizers of the Day of Care 2008. "This is how our society grows closer together," she noted.
The "Day of Care" of Roland Berger's Consumer Goods/Retail CC under the leadership of Andreas Bauer has become a tradition. Some years ago, the consultants renovated a day care center in Augsburg and put in a playground at a refugee shelter in Munich. The costs of professional support and materials are covered by the Competence Center.
To see the whole day in a picture gallery, click here . For more information about ghettokids, visit their website (in German) .
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