Terms, services and points of contact relating to everyday school life – updated edition 2026/27.
As at 30 September 2026
This ABC is a guide produced by the Parents’ Council. The current notices and regulations issued by Küngenmatt School and the City of Zurich are binding. Where appropriate, links lead directly to the current source.
Quick start guide
- Küngenmatt School
- Annual calendar 2026/27
- Forms, Joker days and information sheets
- After-school care
- Elternrat Küngenmatt
Terms from A to Z
A · B · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · P · Q · S · U · V · W · Z
A
Advent Singing
The Advent Singing is a regular event at Küngenmatt School and takes place in December, as set out in the annual calendar. For the 2026/27 school year, it is scheduled for 11 December 2026.
Further information
Antolin
Web-based reading support: After reading books, children answer quiz questions and collect points. Each class decides for itself whether and how to use Antolin.
Homework help / Learning centre
Additional supervised study time. The organisation and scope may vary depending on the class and school year; up-to-date information will be provided by the class teacher.
B
Support for Gifted and Talented Pupils (BBF)
Since the 2026/27 school year, Küngenmatt School has been introducing the new municipal BBF programme. This is gradually replacing the previous Universikum programmes. Preparation for grammar school continues to be offered in Year 6.
Further information
Visitors’ Morning / Visitors’ Day
An opportunity for parents and guardians to observe lessons. The current dates can be found in the school’s annual calendar.
Further information
Heuried Library
Küngenmatt School does not have its own library on the premises. The Heuried School and Children’s Library at Döltschiweg 130 is available to pupils free of charge.
Further information
D
DaZ
German as a second language. Support for pupils who need additional help learning German.
E
Parents’ evening
The class teacher provides information on class matters, lessons, organisation and collaboration. Specific dates will be communicated to each class individually.
Parents’ meeting
A meeting between parents or guardians and the school, with or without the child present, depending on the reason. Appointments are arranged with the relevant teacher.
Parents’ Council
Official body for parental involvement. Each class at Küngenmatt is represented by at least two parents. The Parents’ Council acts as a link between parents and the school, initiates projects and supports events. The school’s educational, staffing and individual decisions are not the responsibility of the Parents’ Council.
Elternrat Küngenmatt
Storytelling Night
An annual event in November. At Küngenmatt, the Story Night is co-organised by the Parents’ Council.
Further information
F
Holiday and term-time courses
The City of Zurich offers sports and leisure courses for primary school-aged children. Registration and terms and conditions can be found on the city’s course portal.
Further information
Finken (indoor slippers)
Indoor shoes for use in the school building. Classes may set their own rules regarding this.
Flohmi
A voluntary flea market or sales event for second-hand toys and media, provided it takes place during the relevant school year.
Forscheria
A school programme for individual, independent research. In each quintal (one fifth of the school year), children work on a topic in a double lesson; groups and topics change throughout the year.
Further information
Fötzele
Swiss German for collecting rubbish and disposing of it correctly.
Lost property box
A place for lost and found clothing and items. The location and emptying times may change; if in doubt, please enquire at the school.
G
Gotti / Götti (buddies)
Older pupils help younger children settle into school life. The school is responsible for the practical arrangements.
H
After-school club / school-based childcare
The school offers a morning table as well as lunchtime and afternoon childcare. Bookings and changes are handled via the City of Zurich’s ‘Manage School Care’ service.
Manage childcare online
I
IF – Integrative Support
Educational support for children with special educational needs, usually within mainstream classes or in small groups. Where support is provided on a regular basis, school progress reviews (SSG) may form part of the process.
J
Joker days
Two joker days are available per school year. The class teacher must be informed at least two days in advance. The school does not allow joker days to be taken on certain special school occasions.
Rules on joker days
K
Klapp
A digital communication platform for official information between the school and parents. Binding notices from the school must be posted via the official communication channels provided for this purpose; the Parents’ Council supplements these with its own information.
School camp
A class event lasting several days, which can be organised depending on the year group and school year. Information will be provided directly by the class.
KLP
Abbreviation for class teacher (Klassenlehrperson).
Code of Conduct and Rules
Küngenmatt School operates under a set of binding rules governing respectful behaviour and day-to-day school life. The latest information sheets and sets of rules are available on the school website.
Current rules and information sheets
Küngenmatt T-shirt
T-shirt featuring the Küngenfuchs. The project is organised by the Parents’ Council; details of events and how to order will be announced separately.
Further information
Küngenblatt
The Parents’ Council’s information and project platform. Current issues and announcements are published via the Parents’ Council’s channels.
Further information
L
Lice / Head lice infestation
In the event of a head lice infestation, the current guidance from the school health services applies. Treatment is the responsibility of parents; the school can organise checks if necessary.
Information on head lice
Speech and language therapy
School-based therapy and support services for language, speech, voice and language-related learning difficulties. Referrals and arrangements are handled by the school.
M
Lunch table / Lunchtime supervision
Part of the school’s childcare provision. Regular lunchtime supervision is organised by the school; times, locations and registration details are available online.
Further information
P
Break supervision
During breaks, school staff are on hand on the school grounds to assist pupils. The specific rules regarding supervision form part of the school’s organisation.
Break-time kiosk
Organised by Year 6 classes. The day, frequency and range of items are decided by the classes; the school aims to provide a healthy and varied selection.
Further information
Q
Q-Day
Quality and professional development day for staff. Pupils do not have lessons on these days; the current dates can be found in the school calendar.
Further information
S
Snow day
Winter sports event for upper primary. For 2026/27 it is listed in the calendar for January; any alternative dates and further details will be communicated by the school.
Further information
School Fête
A joint event organised by the school and the school community. The school fête for the 2026/27 school year is listed in the calendar for 25 September 2026.
Further information
School trip
Class day trip. The class teacher will provide details of the date, destination, equipment and costs.
Pupils’ Council
A forum for pupil participation. Class representatives raise issues and work on matters relating to everyday school life.
School Social Work (SSA)
A free, confidential service for social issues and problems at school or within the family. The school social work service is based directly within the Küngenmatt school building.
Further information
Swimming lessons
Part of the compulsory curriculum. Details of the organisation, swimming pool and timings will be provided via the timetable or class information.
Sports Day
Annual sports event. Separate sports days for kindergarten and primary school have been included in the annual calendar for 2026/27.
Further information
SSG – school review meeting (schulisches Standortgespräch)
A structured discussion between the school, parents and, where appropriate, other professionals, to jointly establish the situation, objectives and measures.
SuS
Abbreviation for pupils (Schülerinnen und Schüler).
U
Ufzgi
Swiss German for homework.
V
Cycling test
Road safety education and practical test in upper primary. Details of how this will be organised will be announced by the school and the road safety instructors.
Road Safety Instruction
Police-led road safety education on safe behaviour on the roads. The content is tailored to age and school year.
Supply teaching (Vikariat)
Temporary replacement for a teacher.
W
Weekly schedule (WOP/WOF)
A weekly plan setting out tasks, learning objectives and deadlines. The name and format may vary depending on the class.
Z
Dental care / School dentistry
The school health services provide preventive care and school dental services. Up-to-date information and links can be found on the school’s downloads page.
School dentistry and dental care
School reports
School reports document pupils’ performance and academic progress in accordance with cantonal guidelines. The timing and format depend on the school year and the applicable assessment regulations.
Zmittag / Znüni / Zvieri (lunch / morning snack / afternoon snack)
Swiss German for lunch and for the snacks in the morning and afternoon.
Future Day
National Future Day for children from upper primary onwards. For 2026/27 it is listed in the school calendar for 12 November 2026.
Further information