Mellemtrin (Grades 4-6.)

Middle years – deep engagement, community and imagination

Creative expression and strong voices

Creativity has flourished in the middle years, where words, ideas, and stories have been given room to grow. Class 6.d worked on bedtime stories aimed at younger children and practised conveying emotions, clear descriptions, and strong messages. Their read-aloud session with Year 3 became a touching encounter between older and younger students – sparking important conversations about feelings and experiences.

The writing club has also made its mark as a creative space for students with a passion for words and storytelling. The club, initiated by students themselves, has gathered pupils from Years 5 to 9 for weekly writing exercises, mutual inspiration – and, of course, shared cake and friendship. With support from the Danish Arts Foundation, the club welcomed author Julie Midtgaard, who inspired the young writers with her insights and advice. We are proud to see their love of writing and storytelling continue to grow.

Learning with perspective and a focus on nature

In the middle years, academics come alive – and sometimes even break new ground. As part of the national Mass Experiment, students helped map Denmark’s mosses, lichens, and tardigrades. The results were published in a scientific article, and their efforts helped increase the number of known tardigrade species in Denmark from 14 to an incredible 55. Some species had never been documented before – a remarkable achievement and a powerful experience of how curiosity and knowledge can contribute to real scientific discovery.

In biology, Year 4 explored migratory birds and brought the subject to life with an interactive quiz in the auditorium, where the swallow’s perilous journey became both concrete and exciting. The class also enjoyed a fun and educational visit to the Øresund Aquarium in Helsingør, where they waded into the water to fish and even sang birthday songs by the shoreline.

Celebration, well-being and reflections on what we've learned

In the school auditorium, the bulletin board once again buzzed with colour and community. Year 6 students contributed reflections and creative expressions to this year’s well-being projects – especially around the theme “We celebrate what we’ve learned”, which shaped the final weeks of the school year. Students shared both academic milestones and personal experiences: mastering multiplication tables, dancing the Lanciers, writing fairytales – and being a good friend.

The Rynkeby Run was another shared event filled with energy and spirit, as Year 4 and other classes participated under sunny skies, cheered on by teachers and two inspiring Team Rynkeby cyclists. The day was both a celebration and a contribution to an important cause.

Thank you for a year filled with knowledge, courage, creativity, and community in the middle years. We are proud of our students’ effort, initiative, and curiosity.

As the school year comes to a close, the middle years students now look forward to yet another cherished tradition: celebrating the graduates with flags, smiles, and a strong sense of unity – before we all head off for a well-deserved summer break.