Büdinger Gymnasium inspires fourth graders at the open house!

Büdinger Gymnasium inspires fourth graders at the open house!

On February 26, 2025, the Wolfgang-Ernst-Gymnasium in Büdingen his doors for fourth graders and their parents. The open day was an excellent opportunity to explore the diverse offers of the school. From workshops in subjects such as geography, art, French and Latin to trial lessons in the main subjects, the children were able to get to know their future school environment.

The event was supplemented by a rally, organized by the funding community, which gave visitors interactive access to the school offer. A special highlight was the performance of a French play by fifth graders who delighted the audience with their talent. The lower level brass courses ensured musical accompaniment with a concert and created a festive atmosphere.

diverse program

The high school bike school offered visitors the opportunity to test mountain bikes and drive into a specially designed course. Fifth graders and their sponsors from the upper level led through the school premises and gave the interested fourth graders an authentic insight into school life. In the meantime, the parents were able to have conversations over coffee and cake in the cafeteria and find out about the educational offer.

A particularly exciting program offered scientific experiments and a chemical magic show that captivated not only the young guests, but also their parents. In his speech, headmaster Oliver Eissing emphasized the importance of school learning for the social commitment of the students. The school introduces a variety of projects, including the Blue Community School and the democracy workshop that illustrate the social commitment of the educational institution.

MINT certification and innovation spirit

The Wolfgang-Ernst-Gymnasium was certified for the second time as a MINT-friendly school, an award that highlights the focus on mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology. This certification is supported by the Culture Ministers' Conference (KMK) and is part of a wider initiative to promote MINT formation in Germany. The school not only commits to high-quality lessons, but also to digital learning offers that start from class 5, such as on the school website is.

The positive atmosphere and the respectful dealings between teachers and students were recently confirmed by a school inspection. Parents and students agree: The Wolfgang-Ernst-Gymnasium not only offers an excellent educational offer, but also an environment in which learning is fun and can be successfully designed.

The open day ended with the hope of welcoming many of the visitors as new students in the coming school year. The school community pursues the motto "Confidentia in Futurum-trust in the future" and is actively committed to a positive development on campus, where, among other things, ecological changes are planned, such as the establishment of open-air classes and expanded offers of the bike school.