Catholic primary school St. Ursula
| Catholic primary school St. Ursula | |
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| type of school | primary school |
| founding | 1854 |
| address |
Kleinaustr. 4th |
| place | Berlin-Zehlendorf |
| country | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Coordinates | 52 ° 26 '5 " N , 13 ° 15' 52" E |
| carrier | Archdiocese of Berlin |
| student | 371 (2007/2008) |
| management | Birgitta Wiese |
| Website | www.st-ursula-berlin.de |
The Catholic Primary School St. Ursula ( short : St. Ursula ) is a state-recognized private primary school in Berlin ( Steglitz-Zehlendorf ). It was founded on April 29, 1854 by Ursulines . This makes it the oldest Catholic school in Berlin.
In 1939 the school was closed by the National Socialists and reopened in 1948. Since 1968 the Archdiocese of Berlin has been responsible for the St. Ursula School.
profile
The lessons are based on the framework plans for teaching and education at Berlin schools. The subject of religion is a standard subject.
The school sees itself as a mediator of basic values of Christian life. As an educational community, it endeavors to raise the children entrusted to them to be responsible people. Great value is placed on a holistic education. Learning with head, heart and hand should be made possible for each student individually. Aids for this include the morning group, free work and networked lessons.
There are the following working groups: pottery , choir , instrumental music , juggling , football , dance , French , chess , computers .
Homework support is also offered. English is taught as a foreign language from the third grade onwards.
Through the “Conflict Guide” project, the children learn to resolve their disputes peacefully. The counseling teachers are always available for mediating discussions with the students.
history
As the oldest Catholic school in the diocese of Berlin, which was not yet founded, it not only contributed to the Christian education in the elementary sector, but above all ensured higher education for girls and young women. Over a period of 120 years, female pupils attended this school from school entry to high school.
founding
The Ursulines began their work in Berlin in 1854. The first female teachers were trained between 1857 and 1911. In 1912 they moved into the first school building on Lindenstrasse (now Axel-Springer-Strasse 39). Initially, the school was founded as a high school exclusively for girls. The first Abitur was taken in 1919. In the school year 1924/25, the school had its highest number of students to date of 704 students.
Forced closure by the National Socialists
In 1937, under pressure from the National Socialists, the school and monastery property had to be sold to the fire brigade. After a long search, a move to Berlin-Dahlem to a leased property at Kleinaustraße 10 followed, where initially a “ home school ” for diplomatic daughters could be run. In May 1939 the rest of the school in Dahlem was forcibly closed. During this time, many of the sisters went to Chile to start a new school. Only a few stayed and went to Neustadt an der Dosse after operations were no longer possible in Kleinaustraße in 1941 .
New beginning
In 1948 a primary and high school for girls was created. In 1956, after a 17-year hiatus, a class was able to take the Abitur at the St. Ursula School for the first time. In 1964 the foundation stone was laid for the school building on the current site in Zehlendorf. In 1966 the new school building was officially inaugurated. In 1968 the Episcopal Ordinariate took over the sponsorship.
Admission of boys and closure of the high school
In the 1970s boys were accepted. On September 1, 1976, it was decided to close the grammar school and concentrate entirely on primary school work. In August 1979 the Ursulines decided to leave Berlin and move to Niederalteich . Subsequently, Maria Althaus took over the management of the elementary school, Mr. Jürgen Wanjura supervised the expiring upper secondary school. In December 1982 Joachim Cardinal Meisner passed the final graduation class . In January 1983 the extension of the school with four more classrooms was completed. Cardinal Meisner inaugurated the new building on February 24, 1984. After eight years as head of the school, Maria Althaus retired on January 31, 1987. Josef Souvageol became headmaster. On August 1, 2009, Gabriela Stepczynski took over the school management.
Support association
The " Association of Friends of the St. Ursula School " has existed since 1970 . Due to the weak budget in Berlin and the additionally decreasing financial support of private schools by the Berlin Senate, the association tries to provide the school with financial support through donations.
Known students
(Selection)
- Günther Jauch (* 1956), television presenter
- Ina Czyborra (* 1966), member of the state parliament
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Berlin Senate School Data ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
