On October 9, 2015, the school invited its former colleagues to its annual get-together over coffee and cake.

Principals Gemmer and Holly reported on the school’s progress over the past few months, sparking great interest among the “alumni.”

This year’s focus was on two topics: first, “Evaluation and Feedback in the Classroom,” and second, the issue of “Admitting Fourteen Young Refugees,” who—if all goes well—will be guided through the Abitur program at Steinmühle. Managing Director Mr. Konnertz and the director of the refugee project, Ms. Herfert, were able to provide comprehensive information on the current status of these matters.

During a tour of the school grounds, the “alumni” were able to take a look at the rooms that had been prepared for the young refugees. The presentation of the new upper-level lounge, “Route 66,” also clearly demonstrated how the school has changed.

On September 28, 2015, more students received their “CAMBRIDGE” English language certificates from Mr. Gemmer and Ms. Hohm. The Cambridge English exams assess the four language skills: writing, reading, listening, and speaking. The certificates are recognized by universities, institutions, and companies worldwide.

The students took the exam on June 27, 2015, and all of them passed; two of them even achieved Level C1.

The following have reached Level C1:

Charlotte Lange (with the best score / center of the photo) and Julian Schneider.

The “Cambridge English Advanced” (C1) is the second-highest level that can be achieved. With this certificate, Charlotte and Julian would be eligible to study at universities in the United Kingdom.

The following students have reached Level B2:

Moonjeong Kang, Charlotte Mauersberger, Shara Schmitz, Gerrit Fröhlich, Fabian Grigat, Leonard Zemlin, Lukas Hoss, Jannes Kühn, Nina Hübner, Laura Kemeny.

With this certificate, these students would have met the language requirement for potential naturalization in the United Kingdom.

 

Students from Steinmühle who row for RuS Steinmühle competed in the short-distance regatta for young rowers in Großauheim, South Hesse.

Of particular note is the victory of 12-year-old Kaija Feldmann (Class 7a) in the girls’ single sculls—in her very first race!

The 13-year-old boys’ four, consisting of Jonas Neirich (8a), Bennet Meier (9a), Karl Nagel (9c), and Dustin Brömer (8c), with coxswain Leon Vielhaben, took strong second and third-place finishes.

The 12- and 13-year-old boys also rowed and competed brilliantly in the four, with Moritz Mägerlein (7a), Luca Hahn (7a), Lasse Jacob (7a), Paul Weber (7a), and coxswain Kaija Feldmann (7a).

In his first single sculls race, Leon Sauer (10d) didn’t make it to the podium, but he proved himself to be a strong sculler against the established specialists.

Coach Martin Strohmenger expressed his great satisfaction: “The boys and girls already have well-developed rowing technique, and as they gain more experience, we’ll have the next generation of top rowers—if everyone stays this enthusiastic and committed.”