We make MORE out of our school!

On February 10, the first talk in the new “Friends Lecture Series” took place in the Secondary auditorium. At the invitation of our support association, Dr. Laura Mößle, a research associate in the Chair of Religious Education & Media Didactics at Goethe University Frankfurt, spoke on “Opportunities and challenges of social media for children and young people” and offered fascinating insights into this highly topical and ever-present subject.

The talk was met with a very positive response. In addition to discussing the benefits, risks, usage habits and legal framework for social media in Germany and other countries, Dr. Mößle also addressed numerous questions that participants were able to submit in advance of the event, such as: Which rules and boundaries make sense when using social media? Are there age groups for whom the risks are particularly high? How can parents find a healthy balance between monitoring and trust? And much more.

The ESRM Friends will continue the lecture series in the coming months with another timely topic.

At the summer festival, the choir parents expressed their sincere thanks to the choir directors for their dedicated commitment over the past school year.
With vouchers and flowers – financed from donations from the parents – they acknowledged the enthusiasm, patience, and joy with which they led the choirs.
This special type of leadership means a great deal to the children – and also to the parents.
Ashley and Nancy help the children find their voice, gain confidence, and experience the magic of making music together.

Starting next school year, books funded by the free textbook scheme will also be made available in the secondary school. In recent weeks, approximately 1,600 books have already been labeled and covered by diligent helpers. More will follow during the holidays. This means nothing stands in the way of lending them to students next school year. A huge thank you to all the helpers!

ESRM Friends support the Duke of Edinburgh Award with high-quality backpacks
Another concrete funding project by ESRM Friends shows how we can jointly make MORE out of our school: For this year’s Duke of Edinburgh Award, we have purchased high-quality trekking backpacks, which are now available to participants for their expeditions and outdoor activities.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is an international youth program that strengthens young people in their personal development and encourages them to face new challenges – whether it’s hiking, volunteering, or learning new skills. The expeditions are a central part of the program – and that’s exactly what the backpacks are for.

We are very pleased that we were able to support this great project at our school – and wish all participants unforgettable experiences, team spirit and lots of fun!