Advent wreaths from Gießhübl: tradition meets creative student handwriting!

Advent wreaths from Gießhübl: tradition meets creative student handwriting!

The Gießhübl technical school is all about festive preparations: Over the past few weeks, students at the school have been enthusiastically making Advent wreaths to celebrate the upcoming Christmas season. As part of a celebratory ceremony, Director Thomas Krenn presented two of these lovingly designed wreaths to State Councilor for Education Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister. This emphasized the cultural significance of the Advent wreath, which with its four candles symbolizes the coming of the “light of the world”. “The Advent wreath brings peace and reflection into the hectic pre-Christmas period,” continued Teschl-Hofmeister, while praising the craftsmanship of the students, who can gain valuable experience through this tradition OTS reported.

A new wind at the top

The newly appointed director Krenn, who has been a specialist teacher at the Gießhübl technical school for 32 years, is motivated and visionary. He took over management of the school on July 1, 2024 and wants to further develop the institution and optimize the teaching and research facilities. “We are the driving force of the region here, and our students should be prepared in the best possible way for the challenges of their careers,” explains Krenn. The educational institution is doing well under his leadership: the number of students is increasing, and a diverse range of courses is attracting those interested. Krenn follows his predecessor Johannes Reiterlehner and wants to advance his creations through a respectful school atmosphere and close cooperation with regional actors NOE highlights.

With the combination of traditional values ​​and modern educational approaches, the Gießhübl Technical School is ideally positioned to continue to consolidate its role as a central player in agricultural education in the future.