Oberpullendorf Gymnasium: UNESCO award for multilingualism!

Oberpullendorf Gymnasium: UNESCO award for multilingualism!

Oberpullendorf, Österreich - The Oberpullendorf grammar school has received a significant award with the UNESCO-King Sejong Literacy Prize 2024 that honors the school's commitment to multilingualism and intercultural education. This valuable honor is based on the continuous efforts of the BRG Oberpullendorf, language and cultural understanding. As a member of the nationwide education network "Voxmi", the focus is on strengthening language skills in several languages and intercultural exchange. The headmaster Markus Neuhold was delighted with the award, which underlines the international reputation of the high school.

innovative educational approaches

The school not only pursues classic subjects such as German and English, but also attaches great importance to integrating the mother tongues of its students. A highlight is the Pannonian branch, which brings the pupils closer to the cultural diversity of the Pannonian region. In addition, the innovative school radio and the newly introduced focus "Mi4mi" promotes appreciation for ethnic group languages and cultural roots. According to the information from brgop.at , the goal is to make young people active designers of their future by giving them knowledge and skills that are important in both digital and in the globalized world.

The UNESCO-King Sejong Literacy Prize is awarded annually at schools that present outstanding projects to promote education and language diversity. The jury convinced the Oberpullendorf grammar school with its strong commitment in this area. The programs such as Voxmi and "Mi4mi" not only contribute to academic education, but also promote strong environmental awareness as well as social responsibility and respect among the students, which is crucial for their development in a diverse society.