News Archive
“The Self-Absorbed Dwarf” and Other Entertaining Scenes—WU Theater, WU Film, and Theater Lollipop Provide Great Entertainment
Archive, NewsThe Dwarf and the Seven Snow Whites
The ten actors of the WU Theater clearly relished their roles: In a contemporary adaptation of the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale “Snow White,” the seven Snow Whites and their dwarf encountered all sorts…
Great Enthusiasm at the First Chess Tournament at the Steinmühle
Archive, NewsOn June 18, 2015, 28 students from four Marburg schools (grades 5 and 6) gathered at the Steinmühle to compete in the Marburg School Chess Championship.
After 3 hours of play, thrilling duels, many beautiful moves, and well-executed checkmate…
2015 High School Graduation Ceremony: Excellent Results for the Graduates and the School
Archive, NewsOn June 20, Steinmühle bid farewell to the graduating class of 2015. The upper-school choir, conducted by Mr. Sans, kicked off a cheerful celebration featuring entertaining speeches. Mr. Gemmer praised the graduating class for its down-to-earth…
Our math whiz kids never fail to impress: Jan Audretsch (5b) and Carolin Mauersberger (8b) took top spots in the finals of the “2015 Pangea Math Competition”
Archive, NewsWhile the intermediate round of the Pangea Competition was already exceptionally successful for Steinmühle, with ten students participating, it was particularly gratifying that two math prodigies, Jan Audretsch and Carolin Mauersberger, qualified…
On the Hunt for Mr. X
ArchiveOn May 30, the Steinmühle community was out and about in the university town of Marburg, hunting for Mr. X. The well-known board game from the 1980s, “Scotland Yard—The Hunt for Mr. X,” came to life, and the students became the game pieces.…
Steinmühle Kicks Off the Swimming Season on the Lahn
ArchiveOn June 14, the students at Steinmühle officially kicked off the swimming season and inaugurated the boarding school’s own beach volleyball court. With temperatures reaching 29 degrees in the shade and glorious sunshine, a dip in the Lahn…
Lucas Schäfer Wins World Championship Qualifiers in Two Boat Classes
Archive Lucas Schäfer, From RuS Steinmühle, the following athlete placed in the lightweight class:Together with his partner Alexander Diedrich from Treis-Karden and two other rowers from Münster at the 56th Ratzeburg International Rowing Regatta…
Julius Grau sets a personal best in the track and field decathlon
ArchiveJulius Grau (11th grade, sports track), who competes for LAZ Gießen Stadt und Land, scored 6,225 points in the decathlon in Stuttgart-Bernhausen in the U18 age group, setting seven personal bests. In a competition held as a qualifier for the…
The information day will take place at the Steinmühle on June 27, 2015
ArchiveWe look forward to seeing you there!
No registration is required.
Click here for the invitation:
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Mostly Correct Answers: Our Students’ Successes in the Pangea Competition and the 8th-Grade Math Competition
Archive, NewsThis year, a total of 70 students in grades 5–9 participated in the Germany-wide Pangea Math Competition .
The Pangea Math Competition is a Germany-wide math competition for students in grades 3 through 10 that has been held annually since…
Friends of the School Association Unveils the Newly Redesigned Upper School Room “Route 66”
Archive, NewsOn May 26, 2015, the big day finally arrived: The high school students were able to reclaim their lounge. And they were quite amazed, because Ms. Weidenbach from the Friends of the School Association had done a fantastic job. Every detail was…
Our film about the stone mill is finished!
ArchiveWe are proud to present our new Steinmühlen film:
A big thank you to the film crew:
Camera: Pascal Lotz, Till Buurman, Olexandr Savchuk (http://coptertime.de)
Directors: Pascal Lotz, Till Buurman
Editing: Till Buurman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7xV8IPn8b4&spfreload=10
Despite intensive preparations for her oral high school graduation exams, Isabel Weitzel holds her own against the best female hammer throwers
Archive, NewsIsabel Weitzel headed to the 13th edition of the International Sparkassen Hammer Throw Meeting in Fränkisch-Crumbach, in southern Hesse, without much confidence; the event has traditionally brought together the national and international elite…
The 2015 Musical Evening—A Diverse Program Draws a Large Crowd to the Forum
Archive, NewsThis year's Musical Evening on May 21 once again offered both quantity and quality.
The Grade 5 and 6 wind instrument classes provided an atmospheric start, and the concert band, conducted by Stefan Reissig, performed “Siyahamba” and “All…
The weather puts everyone in a sporty spring mood at the 2015 Spring Run for 5th and 6th graders
Archive, NewsIn "perfect weather," the 5th- and 6th-grade students were able to complete this year's spring run.
The running event included an individual race on the 1,300-meter-long “Bootshausrunde” course, followed by relay races.
The students…
Donating Life Is Catching On—Encouraging Willingness Among Our Students to Be Tested as Organ Donors
Archive, NewsOf the 130 eligible students in attendance, 83 signed up. DKMS officials described the fact that nearly two-thirds of those present were willing to become stem cell donors as an exceptionally high rate and a major success in the fight against…
The Steinmühle soccer team (Division III) easily qualified for the state finals in the “Youth Trains for the Olympics” competition
Archive, NewsIn a well-deserved victory and with a clear five-point lead in the end, our team prevailed over the competition at the regional finals in Schwalmstadt on May 6, 2015, with three wins.
With a 2-0 opening victory over the team from Kirchhain,…
Successful collaborations and delighted guests at Bands on Stage 2015 at the Steinmühle
Archive, NewsAt this year's Bands on Stage At the Steinmühle, it wasn't just the "Band 5/6" school groups that performed, "Linda Balser & Hannah Boßhammer", the "StoneMill House Band" and the jazz musicians from "The Suited" her extraordinary musicality—including…
Politics Firsthand—Lawmakers Share Insights on the Practical Side of Politics
Archive, NewsOn April 20 and 27, 2015, the 11th-grade students taking political science courses had the opportunity to learn a bit about how politics works.
Dr. Thomas Spies, a member of the state parliament and SPD mayoral candidate, and Dr. Stefan Heck,…
Rowers from Steinmühle and blista kick off summer training with an expanded fleet
Archive, NewsAt the “season opener” after the Easter break, the rowers from Steinmühle had plenty to celebrate. The athletes are looking forward to the 2015 rowing season with great optimism. Winter training was very effective, as was already evident…
Steinmühle Wins Overall Title – BoulderCup Hosted by the Landschulheime in Marburg
ArchiveOn Saturday, April 18, the traditional Landschulheime BoulderCup took place in Marburg for the first time. For several years now, the boarding schools have been meeting regularly to compete against each other on the climbing wall.
As the host,…
Student Exchange Program in the U.S.
Archive, NewsThe 10th- and 11th-grade students participating in this year's exchange program to the U.S. have returned from their three-week trip.
They and their accompanying teachers lived with American families, attended high school, and went on field…
The Steinmühle soccer team narrowly missed qualifying for the regional round of “Youth Training for the Olympics”
Archive, UncategorizedIn a well-balanced field of participants at the district soccer tournament for Competition Class III (WK III) in Kirchhain, the games were of a high standard, and many talented players from the district were able to showcase their skills on…
Steinmühle and the Marburg Rotary Club Are Committed to Healthy Eating
Archive, UncategorizedOn March 24, hundreds of students at Steinmühle found a healthy and equally appealing buffet of snack options in the schoolyard. It was prepared by eighth- and ninth-graders in the “Catering” elective class under the guidance of Mr. Wagler.…
The 2015 Abitur has begun
Archive, UncategorizedThe written Abitur exams have begun for 72 students. The basic and advanced English courses kicked things off on March 13, 2015, and the basic and advanced physics courses will wrap things up on March 27.
The families and friends of the high…
Choir Evening on March 4, 2015 / The 12th-grade singers say goodbye
Archive, UncategorizedThe Steinmühle High School Choir, conducted by Daniel Sans, once again performed its best pieces. Many of the choir members took the stage as soloists, adding a special touch to the evening.
With this performance, the students in the 12th…
MILRAM says “Thank you” to Steinmühle for an original math project
Archive, NewsThis is how practical traditional math classes can be: The Steinmühle School & Boarding School in Marburg, Hesse, offers a so-called “Math Track,” a project in which students interested in and talented at math can try their hand at proofs…
Student Lab at Steinmühle
Archive, UncategorizedWith financial support from Roche and through the efforts of Ms. Weidenbach from the “Friends Association,” a student laboratory was set up at Steinmühle and handed over to the chemistry department on February 24, 2015.
The use of the…
Boarding School Weekend, February 21–22
ArchiveOver the weekend, the Steinmühlen buses took all snow and winter sports enthusiasts to Winterberg. After a trip of just under an hour, the students reached their destination: Winterberg, the place in North Rhine-Westphalia with the most reliable…
Steinmühle Riders on the Path to Success
ArchiveLast weekend, the Grundring finals and the 4th qualifying round of the Youth Cup took place at Steinmühle. The Steinmühle teams competed under the expert guidance of coach Beate Schridde.
On Saturday, February 21, the Youth Cup team was in…
Steinmühle Mourns the Loss of Berthold Rübsam
Archive, NewsSteinmühle mourns the loss of Berthold Rübsam (July 23, 1931 – February 19, 2015). We have lost a wonderful former colleague who, not least because of his kindness, was one of the most beloved teachers at Steinmühle. We will publish a detailed…
