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School year commencement ceremonies in Germany and Austria

Overview

Educational institutions in Germany and Austria held various ceremonies to mark the beginning of the new academic year.

In Germany, services were held at Gymnasium Gerolzhofen, where students participated in a ceremony focused on community and shared values, and at Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule in Wetzlar, which hosted a commemorative service for incoming fifth-grade students themed ‘Be brave and strong’.

In Austria, activities included an ecumenical pilgrimage in Graz for graduating students from Styria, emphasizing support from family and faith. Additionally, BRG Imst organized a traditional school start festival featuring musical performances and mentorship activities where sixth-grade students assisted newcomers.

Entities

Johannes Nagele · Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule · Gymnasium Gerolzhofen · BRG Imst · Wolfgang Rehner

Timeline

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    School community events mark new academic beginnings in Austria and Germany

    Schools in Austria and Germany held community festivals and services to welcome new students to their respective institutions.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Religious services mark start of new school year in Germany and Austria

    Students in Germany and Austria participated in religious services and pilgrimages to mark the start of the school year, focusing on themes of community and mutual support.

Sources

brg-imst.tsn.at · flsh.de · gym-hartberg.ac.at · mintzukunftschaffen.de · mosbacher-berg.de · steinschule.de · travelplaces.ca