Funded Projets 2025-2026

Students, neighbours of the foxes

The project began at Berkendael Nursery School as an initiative to introduce children to an artist or artwork connected to their language community. French-speaking classes chose to work with local Brussels artist Rose Delhaye, known for her paintings of urban foxes. Through observation games, classroom workshops and the creation of a fox mural in the school playground, pupils actively engaged with the artist and her work. The first fox, unveiled during Berkendael's 10th anniversary celebrations, quickly became a shared symbol for the school community.

The project's ambition is to extend the presence of these fox murals to other playgrounds within Berkendael School and across Uccle, creating connections between year groups as children discover a new fox each time they move to a different playground. Beyond its artistic dimension, the initiative promotes awareness of local biodiversity, animal welfare and environmentally responsible behaviour through the message accompanying each fox: "I am not a pest". By combining artistic participation with learning about local biodiversity, the project encourages children to appreciate and protect urban wildlife, particularly the fox, a protected species in Brussels.

Site: Berkendael | Sections involved: DE, DA, EL, EN, ES, FR, HU, IT, PL, LV, SL, SK, SWALS | Levels involved: MAT, P1-P3, P4-P5
Total project budget: 1200 EUR | APEEE contribution: 800 EUR
Date of project delivery: 19/06/2027 | Status: Ongoing

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Awareness, Inclusion and Well‑Being of High Potential Learners

This project aims to improve understanding and support for high-potential (HP) students within the EEB1 community. Through an expert-led conference and workshop for teachers and parents, the initiative will raise awareness of the specific educational, social and emotional needs of HP learners, including challenges that may be overlooked behind their academic abilities.

By promoting a shared understanding between families and educators, the project will encourage earlier identification, more inclusive support strategies and improved student well-being across sections, cycles and campuses. It will contribute to a more inclusive school environment that recognises diverse learning profiles and helps HP students thrive.

Site: Uccle/Berkendael | Sections involved: DE, DA, EL, EN, ES, FR, HU, IT, PL, LV, SL, SK, SWALS | Levels involved: MAT, P1-P3, P4-P5, S1-S3, S4-S5, S6-S7
Total project budget: 1500 EUR | APEEE contribution: 750 EUR
Date of project delivery: 31/12/2026 | Status: Ongoing

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Sustainability project: toward earning the Eco-School certification for Berkendael

The Sustainability Project: Towards Eco-School Certification for Berkendael aims to support the school’s ecological transition by engaging students, teachers, staff and the wider community in a structured sustainability programme. Through the internationally recognised Eco-Schools framework, the project will guide the school in assessing its environmental impact, defining concrete improvement actions and embedding sustainability into everyday practices and learning.

Beyond reducing the school’s ecological footprint, the initiative will empower pupils to become active contributors to a more sustainable future. By fostering teamwork, responsibility and environmental awareness, the project will strengthen community engagement while helping develop the skills and values of tomorrow’s citizens.

Site: Berkendael | Sections involved: DE, EL, EN, ES, FR, IT, LV, SK | Levels involved: MAT, P1-P3, P4-P5
Total project budget: 1200 EUR | APEEE contribution: 600 EUR
Date of project delivery: 15/06/2027 | Status: Ongoing

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‘Huis Clos’ and its message today

The “Huis Clos” and its Message Today project brings Jean-Paul Sartre’s iconic play No Exit to life for French-speaking Secondary students at EEB1 through an interactive theatre experience combining performance, discussion and reflection. Following each performance, students will engage with semi-professional actors in guided exchanges exploring the play’s key themes, including identity, freedom, responsibility, human relationships and the impact of others’ perceptions.

By connecting literature, philosophy and artistic expression, the project offers students a meaningful way to deepen their understanding of complex ideas while developing critical thinking and oral expression skills. Accessible and inclusive, the initiative also encourages reflection on well-being, self-image and social relationships, creating a space for dialogue that complements the school curriculum.

Site: Uccle | Sections involved: FR | Levels involved: S4-S5, S6-S7
Total project budget: 1800 EUR | APEEE contribution: 1200 EUR
Date of project delivery: 01/06/2027 | Status: Ongoing

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Building More Meaningful Connections and Developing Teamwork Skills with The Bridge Theatre

This theatre project uses interactive drama workshops to help students develop stronger interpersonal connections, communication skills and teamwork abilities. Through 20 tailor-made sessions in English led by professional theatre practitioners, P5 L2 English classes across Uccle and Berkendael, as well as S1 L2 English classes in Uccle, will explore creativity, improvisation and collaborative problem-solving in a setting beyond the traditional classroom.

By encouraging empathy, self-expression and intercultural communication, the project supports students’ social and emotional development while strengthening group cohesion. Reaching approximately 480 students, the initiative provides a creative and inclusive space where pupils can build confidence, connect with others and experience the benefits of collaborative artistic expression.

Site: Uccle/Berkendael | Sections involved: DE, DA, EL, ES, FR, HU, IT, PL, LV, SL, SK, SWALS | Levels involved: P4-P5, S1-S3 + All L2 P5 English Primary (Uccle and Berkendael) and all L2 S1 English Secondary
Total project budget: 2600 EUR | APEEE contribution: 1500 EUR
Date of project delivery: 31/05/2027 | Status: Ongoing

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"Et si on levait les yeux?" - project on digital education

This project will strengthen digital literacy and encourage a balanced, critical approach to screen use among pupils at EEB1 through the use of an award-winning educational documentary (Et si on levait les yeux) and accompanying teaching resources. Initially aimed at pupils in P5, S1 and S2 across both the Uccle and Berkendael campuses, the project will integrate discussions on screen time, social media, algorithms, online behaviour and digital wellbeing into existing subjects such as ethics, ICT and language classes.

By placing children's perspectives at the centre of the conversation and encouraging reflection rather than judgement, the project promotes critical thinking, self-awareness and responsible digital citizenship. Designed as a long-term educational resource for the entire school community, it has the potential to benefit more than 1,500 students over the coming years while complementing existing initiatives on online safety and wellbeing.

Site: Uccle/Berkendael | Sections involved: EL, EN, ES, FR, HU, IT, PL, LV, SL, SK, SWALS | Levels involved: P4-P5, S1-S3
Total project budget: 2000 EUR | APEEE contribution: 1250 EUR
Date of project delivery: 30/06/2027 | Status: Ongoing

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Francis Pirotta Creative Arts Prize (9^th edition)

The Francis Pirotta Creative Arts Prize is an annual art competition for Nursery and Primary pupils that celebrates Francis Pirotta’s creativity, imagination and passion for drawing. Through a shared class project, pupils are encouraged to explore their artistic skills, work collaboratively and express themselves around a theme chosen each year by the organising committee.

Now in its 9^th edition, the competition has become a much-anticipated event for the Berkendael and Uccle school communities, bringing together pupils, teachers and families through creativity and collective participation. By recognising the artistic achievements of entire classes, the prize fosters teamwork, community spirit and a lasting celebration of Francis’ creative legacy.

Site: Uccle/Berkendael | Sections involved: DE, DA, EL, EN, ES, FR, HU, IT, PL, LV, SL, SK, SWALS | Levels involved: MAT, P1-P3, P4-P5
Total project budget: 1300 EUR | APEEE contribution: 1300 EUR
Date of project delivery: 31/05/2027 | Status: Ongoing

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The Berkendael Terry Fox Run

The Berkendael Terry Fox Run is a school-wide, non-competitive community event inspired by the story of Terry Fox, a young Canadian who launched the “Marathon of Hope” in support of cancer research. Bringing together pupils, families, teachers and staff, the initiative aims to promote solidarity, inclusion, perseverance and community spirit through a shared outdoor activity where participation and collective engagement matter more than performance.

By combining physical activity, awareness-raising and charitable action, the project will encourage pupils to develop empathy, resilience and a sense of belonging while supporting a culture of well-being and mutual support within the Berkendael community. The ambition is for the event to become a recurring annual initiative that strengthens connections across the school and celebrates the power of collective action.

Site: Uccle/Berkendael | Sections involved: DE, DA, EL, EN, ES, FR, HU, IT, PL, LV, SL, SK, SWALS | Levels involved: MAT, P1-P3, P4-P5, S1-S3, S4-S5, S6-S7
Total project budget: 1800 EUR | APEEE contribution: 600 EUR
Date of project delivery: 07/01/2027 | Status: Ongoing