Student Oliver Bauchinger inspires with Christmas design in Krems
Oliver Bauchinger from ASO Krems wins second place in the Education Directorate's 2024 Christmas postcard competition.

Student Oliver Bauchinger inspires with Christmas design in Krems
In Krems, a student from ASO Krems, Oliver Bauchinger, is causing great joy: He took excellent second place in the special schools category in the Lower Austrian Education Directorate's Christmas postcard competition. The best works were honored at a ceremony in St. Pölten. This year, an impressive 1,789 entries took part in the competition, and Bauchinger's award-winning motif is now used as the official Christmas design by Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and other prominent representatives such as meinkreis.at reported. This award is an impressive appreciation for the work of the students, especially in special schools.
Honoring Local Talent
The entire school community celebrates this success, which fills not only Bauchinger himself, but also his family, school principal Regina Holzer and educator Sarah Emrani with pride. The recognition by the Image Directorate shows how important forms of artistic expression are in education. Such successes not only promote individual talent, but also strengthen the sense of community. Another focus is on the Haiming region, where recent reports on historical aspects of local milling and farming traditions provide important insights. Histories about the time when the mills were operated by people like Josef Kapeller and Thaddäus Kößler are presented in the Chronicle Tyrol lively. These records emphasize the rich history and cultural heritage of the Tyrolean community.
Both reports reflect the value of local culture and history, from contemporary talent shining in the current arts field to community roots found in the past. These connections strengthen the region's identity and promote awareness of its achievements in education and history.