Tyrol's schools in motion: 16 educational institutions excellent!

Tyrol's schools in motion: 16 educational institutions excellent!

Osttirol, Österreich - The promotion of movement in schools is experiencing a new highlight in Tyrol! On Wednesday, December 19, 2024, 16 Tyrolean schools were awarded the school sports seal of approval on Wednesday, December 19, 2024. This prestigious award, awarded by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research, appreciates schools that have integrated a wide and exciting range of sports, regular competitions and innovative exercise projects in their curriculum, such as MeinDände reported .

The award winners at a glance

Among the excellent schools are both elementary schools as well as middle schools and high schools. The Thurn elementary school received the gold medal, while the elementary schools in Hopfgarten and St. Veit were rewarded with silver. Bronze went to the St. Johann elementary school and the Ainet elementary school. The Virgental middle school prevailed at the middle schools and was awarded gold; Silver won the Defereggental Middle School. Education Councilor Cornelia Hagele was impressed by the great commitment to more movement in schools and praised the innovative concepts for the Integration of sport into everyday school life.

The school sports seal of approval is awarded in the categories of gold, silver and bronze and is based on specific criteria that are evaluated every four years. Important factors are a diverse range of sports, participation in competitions and projects that promote movement in everyday school life, such as creative learning in subjects such as mathematics or German. Education director Paul Gappmaier explained that this seal of approval should not only come to the fore, but also strengthen the health awareness of the pupils, as well as tirol.gV reported .