Graduation ceremonies 2025: Proud graduates in Tostedt and Buchholz!
On June 30, 2025, students from the Buchholz forest school, the Tostedt high school and the BBS Buchholz celebrated their diplomas.

Graduation ceremonies 2025: Proud graduates in Tostedt and Buchholz!
On June 30, 2025, it's that time again: the graduation ceremonies are coming up in Cologne and the surrounding area, and numerous students can look back proudly on the degrees they have achieved. Like that weekly paper reported, the 2025 high school and graduating classes were duly recognized at various educational institutions.
Years 9 and 10 graduated from the Buchholz Forest School. With a lot of determination and hard work, a total of 17 students obtained their secondary school leaving certificate after grade 9. Five students achieved secondary school leaving certificate after grade 10, while 12 students achieved secondary school leaving certificate. In addition, eight students have the extended secondary qualification I. The names of the talented graduates were announced in a ceremony while four students were not in the picture.
We congratulate the high school graduates
The Tostedt high school also celebrated great success. 35 high school graduates were farewelled, and there was a reason to be happy: All of them passed their high school diploma with flying colors! Headmaster Stefan Birkner and senior school coordinator Christina Kubiczek honored the graduates with their well-deserved certificates. Particularly noteworthy are the eight high school graduates who shone with grades of “one” before the decimal point: Jule Dreyer (1.3), Immo Herrmann (1.4), Annika Thürnau (1.4), Anne Leonie Ramms (1.5), Anna Kähm (1.5), Lina Pape (1.7), Johannes Ruben Borowski (1.9) and Laurina Schulz (1.9). The high school also honored outstanding achievements in various subjects with individual awards.
The celebration of the sense of achievement in the final years was rounded off by BBS Buchholz, where numerous students obtained their qualifications in social and educational professions. Classes B7QAM23_3, B7QAM23_2 and B7QAM23_1 adopted state-certified social education assistants with 15, 15 and 10 names on the list respectively. In addition, 22 prospective educators graduated from class F2QM23_1. Several classes were also honored in the subject area of technical college entrance qualification, so that the school teams from B7LSP23_1, FOQ23_1, and other classes showed great performances.
Educational qualifications at a glance
According to the specifications of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Culture, various qualifications can be acquired after the 10th grade, including the secondary qualification I - secondary school qualification, secondary school qualification and extended secondary qualification I. Anyone who does not pass a qualification after the 9th or 10th grade or would like better qualifications has the opportunity to repeat the school year. These regulations form the basis for successful degrees in Lower Saxony and are available on the website Lower Saxony Ministry of Culture documented in detail.
For further information about the Lower Saxony school system, including the different school types and educational paths, those interested can visit the Education Server helpful resources available.
Overall, we can look back on an exciting year that opened up many opportunities for our young graduates. Congratulations to everyone who successfully graduated! This is just the first step on a long, promising journey!