Introductory Service for the 5th Grades of Starkenburg-Gymnasium in Heppenheim

September 05, 2023 • 265 words • 2 minutes
David Schellhaas

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As part of the services in the first week after the holidays at Starkenburg-Gymnasium Heppenheim (SGH), which were held for both our new fifth grades and the entire school community and were themed “Stand Firm,” the partnership between SGH and the “Endarofta Secondary School” in Tanzania was introduced. Two students explained on behalf of the entire project group what goal we pursue through the sponsorship with this school in Tanzania and how the donation funds will be used in the near future. In line with the theme “Stand Firm,” these additional financial resources can help establish a certain foundation that will enrich the students’ further educational journey. As already reported, the donations are used, for example, for the purchase of SIM cards and webcams to promote exchange between the two schools. A first major milestone, the establishment of a sickroom, was already realized with the proceeds from the project week, which we are very proud of. During the project week, students worked in small groups to develop an introduction to our school and its special features, which can be viewed by students in Tanzania. We look forward to the presentation of the school in Tanzania by the local students.

Overall, we were able to collect a considerable amount of 400 euros through the numerous donations during the services, which will significantly help improve the living and learning environment of the students on site.

We would like to sincerely thank all donors at this point and already thank everyone who will support us in the future through their active participation in activities around Endarofta Secondary School!