report on the participation of a group of students of the Goethe-Gymnasium in the celebrations for the 625th Anniversary of the partner school in Sibiu (Romania) in October 2005
This year (2005) celebrated the Samuel von Brukenthal his 625th high school Anniversary. It was both an honor and a pleasure for us to withdraw from the holidays to 29.10. been invited to be on 10/31/2005. Among the guests were representatives of most partner schools of the Gymnasium, that is, from Germany, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, Turkey, the United States. This has created a friendly and relaxed international atmosphere. Which was felt not only on the events, but also in the city, where were fun entertaining groups of students to meet. This was once also the headmaster, Mr. Hermann noted, adding he paused in his speech and made us look around the room. The young people present were not as good as each other to distinguish their nationality was no longer recognizable. They are the right message, the procedures for the relations between the countries more than the politicians.
In the days where we've been in Sibiu, our partnership has also weitervertieft a piece. This undoubtedly contributed to the rich program. The students were not overwhelmed, they did not have to always be there and were allowed to spend their leisure time by themselves.
The exceptionally important role of Brukenthalgymnasiums for the development of the city, also regarded historically, has been stressed not only at the official opening, but also in several statements by former students, teachers, by parents. The Brukenthal have kept the serious and sad moments in its history in mind. All they have stood together has made them more united and Stäke. In the recently renovated and newly furnished loft two computer rooms have found the place. At present, the hard days there was to visit the exhibition on the history. Comfortably the school is certainly not only due to the renovated building and the heating has become. For this day, all day worries for students and colleagues, whose hospitality we were able to fully enjoy five days. A get-together for the teacher has secured the coffee shop, but for the young: the new sports hall. There she played volleyball and folk dance groups have delighted an appreciative audience.
Another attraction was the auditorium, where both teachers and students came together as to attend artistic performances and presentations. The high school has relationships with 12 partner schools, and attaches particular importance to the project work and school exchanges. In book one has, among other things also point out that the performance of Brukenthal earned them one of the first places not only in Romania but also worldwide.
The long history is carefully preserved and developed. In a study visit at a 7 Class was to experience again. Students were very active, led by my colleague in their independent thinking and encouraged. Not only in class but otherwise it is customary to speak German. In the staff room could talk with colleagues about problems and their solutions, make comparisons between the school systems and the methods, exchange of experience. The teacher at Gymnasiun working as a team and strive to give the best effort to make the won level is maintained in the future.
earned the recognition after-school life that can be characterized as a result of collaboration between teachers, pupils and parents. Note the events that take place regularly, gorgeous are the ideas of the folk dance group, the musicians and singers. The performances of the theater group to offer a playful use of language. On many of the trips taken and trips the knowledge of the biology or geography lessons are integrated. The creativity and craft work are highly valued, as is evident in the images and the applications. The sports activities of all kinds are supported no less.
was really a pleasure to be among people these days that have the aura of happy people who are proud of their own achievements, not least to the city in which they live. 2007 Cultural Capital of Sibiu be Europe. The excavation, construction work, the dust seemed not to disturb the citizens are. Quite the contrary - they agreed readily, which are scheduled for change.
Only a gesture of attention of our group over the school management has been shown by us was allowed a day to stay longer. In addition, a trip to Michael Berg was organized, we were able to visit the Freilichtmuseun. Nice weather we have to get free.
All ten participants who were allowed to congratulate the Romanian classmates and all the guests for the anniversary are very excited to come back home and await with impatience the next Opportunity to participate in a project work, or at least back to participate in an artistic program.
