Pupils and the community of Templin in Uckermark
Private/Public – an e.V. as association collects money and acquires funding and sponsoring
Founded in 2016, the charitable foundation Stiftung Gebäudeensemble Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium Templin is the organisation behind the European School Templin (est) initiative. It has its headquarters in Templin and a project office in Berlin. The foundation’s first act was to purchase the historic building ensemble in mid-2016.
The experts on the Advisory Council advise the foundation team on an ongoing basis on pedagogical and construction-related issues.
The European School in Templin is becoming a reality
Hundreds of pupils will be able to attend a school that will allow them to explore the diverse culture of Europe and develop into committed Europeans.Even before the federal government pledged to provide funds of €30 million, we finalised the architectural master plan and got ready to carry out renovation work on the roofs. We had a record number of visitors on Heritage Day. It is becoming very clear that the European School Templin will be a stand-out educational project for the Berlin-Brandenburg region. The support of the State of Brandenburg has been particularly important in securing the federal government grant, and we are very grateful to the political representatives of Brandenburg for recognising the significance of our project.
A breakthrough for the European School Templin: A €30 million federal grant.
In late November, the members of the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee agreed to provide a grant of €30 million for the renovation of our listed school buildings. The federal funds are earmarked for the appropriate restoration of the historic ensemble. The State of Brandenburg is being asked to contribute a suitable sum towards that. With this step, we reached an important milestone on the road towards being able to open the school in the 2024/25 academic year.
Our guiding principle is built on European values of peace, tolerance and culture. We will create a school that looks beyond the present day to consider the needs of the future. This school will be an education incubator and a stand-out project for the whole region.
At the heart of what we do is a positive image of humanity. In this regard, we are continuing the tradition of the Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium. Like our historic predecessor, we are an educational pioneer that bravely crosses existing boundaries.
We will enable our pupils to develop holistically – both academically and personally. The historic Gymnasium’s motto is just as relevant to us today:
Dic cur hic – Say why you are here!
The large scale public and private funding with strong political and instituational support is a clear strength of this project. The choice of the area and the building show a connection to heritage and history where resources are recovered and used. The reconstructions, teaching and maintenance of the school bring secure jobs to the area that also attract families. While the aim of mixing elite families and support of local pupils shows humanistic values as a cultural centre open to the region, connecting cultures. The way this European school is well-planned is prestigious for the area, p.e. with Polish also connecting the border areas. The idea of creating a European school here, teaching and living European values is a strength as such.
