# Gemeentelijke Basisschool - De Plataan — Merchtem, Belgium

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1822
- **Principal:** Bart De Velder

## Contact

- **Address:** Stationsstraat 43, 1785 Merchtem
- **Phone:** 052 37 01 38
- **Website:** https://www.gbsdeplataan.be
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/be/merchtem/gemeentelijke-basisschool-de-plataan-202517

## About

De Plataan, een school voor iedereen. We streven ernaar om een plek te zijn waar iedereen zich thuis voelt. Dit doen we door te bouwen op de volgende pijlers: Een open en betrokken gemeenschap, Welzijn staat voorop, Talentontwikkeling en creativiteit.

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Wonderful Experience for Our Child: We have been absolutely delighted with GBS De Plataan. The school's focus on inclusivity and respect for all has really resonated with us. Our child has thrived in their first year and we are so grateful for the caring and dedicated teachers. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent School with a True Family Feel: We have been blown away by the commitment to individualised learning at GBS De Plataan. Our child has really flourished and we are so impressed with the enthusiasm and expertise of the teachers. They genuinely care about each child's well-being and academic progress. *(Jan 2023)*
- **4/5** — Some Great Aspects, But Room for Improvement: While we have many fond memories of our time at GBS De Plataan, we did experience some issues with communication between teachers and parents. However, we must commend the school on its commitment to healthy eating and physical activity - our child loved the daily fruit and sports sessions! *(Sep 2022)*

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