Bomb threats in Graz: Schools under the alarm - police gives the all -clear!

Bomb threats in Graz: Schools under the alarm - police gives the all -clear!

Graz, Österreich - In Styria, there have been again worrying bomb threats at several schools in Graz. On Monday afternoon, the police gave the all -clear and confirmed that there were no acute dangers for the students and the teaching staff. This disturbing development happened in parallel to a cultural and sporty weekend in the region: The volleyball teams from Bad Radkersburg and Hartberg celebrated impressive victories, while a concert by Alice Merton took place in the Kunsthaus Weiz. The MeinDiensttaglicht . .

innovative training for social pedagogy

Caritas Styria brings a breath of fresh air to the formation of the region with the introduction of a new school for social pedagogy, which will start in Graz from the school year 2025/26. This educational institution, known as the Basop (Bildungsanstalt für Social Pedagogy), will be the first of its kind in the country and end with a Matura. In addition to solid theoretical lessons, the students will also gain practical experience in social professions. According to Nora Tödtling Musenbichler, director of Caritas Styria, there is an acute need for qualified social workers in the region, since around 15 jobs are advertised every year and currently there are around 30 open positions that are waiting for this qualification, such as Caritas Styria reports .

In addition to the presentation of the basop, the previously nameless path from the school building to Hasnerplatz was inaugurated as a Cäcilia-Kappel-Weg. Cäcilia Kappel, the pioneer in the social sector of Styria, has set relevant accents through her work in training and supporting families. Her vision and commitment to the formation of social pedagogical specialists have paved basic ways for the development of social care in the region. She left a lasting legacy that will continue to live in the new training center.