Bonn's special school wins German School Prize 2024 - a model for NRW!

Bonn's special school wins German School Prize 2024 - a model for NRW!

In an impressive step in the educational landscape of Germany, the Siebengebirge School in Bonn was recognized as the best school in the country. On October 6, 2024, this special school received the German School Prize 2024 at the Berlin Tempodrom, which is associated with prize money of 100,000 euros. This award emphasizes the unique educational approach of the school, which meets the requirements of the students in a flexible way.

The awarding of this award, in which Chancellor Olaf Scholz was also present, underlines the importance of well -founded and creative schooling. Scholz emphasized that "schooling shapes us for a lifetime" and that good schools not only convey knowledge, but also promote self -confidence and common sense. This seems to be particularly good at the Siebengebirgsschule.

an innovative learning concept without timetables

The Siebengebirgsschule has largely abolished classic lessons. Instead, the 265 pupils and students learn: an almost independent learning atmosphere inside. Learning studios, creative workshops, a Study Hall and a marketplace are available to the learners, whereby the teachers are at their side. Instead of rigid timetables, the students use a digital system called "Lernnavi", on which they can access teaching content independently. However, the core working hours remain in the context of when and how the tasks are done is left to the students.

Educational scientist Thorsten Bohl, spokesman for the school prize jury, emphasized the exemplary approach of the Siebengebirgsschule. "This school impressively shows what is possible if you sincerely trust the students," he said. In addition, the school enables children who often have difficulty at regular schools to discover their talents through an adapted learning environment and perform excellently.

further awards for innovative schools

In addition to the Siebengebirgsschule, five other schools were awarded, which also make significant contributions to the educational landscape. The Friedenau Community School and the Wilhelm-von Humboldt Community School in Berlin as well as three schools from North Rhine-Westphalia are particularly worth mentioning: the Thomas Morus-Gymnasium in Oelde, the St. Pius-Gymnasium in Coesfeld and the Joseph-Dumont-Verufkolleg in Cologne. These schools received 30,000 euros each to support their innovative projects.

Achim Bäumer, the rector of the Siebengebirgsschule, was optimistic about the concept of the school: “We think we have succeeded in creating a modern field of life and learning in which all students: inside: inside can be. We try to tease the skills you have.” This philosophy could serve as a mission statement for future developments in the German education system.

For a detailed analysis of the excellent schools and their approaches, a look at the article on www.merkur.de .