Abitur 2025 in Ritterhude: A new beginning for 55 graduates!

Abitur 2025 in Ritterhude: A new beginning for 55 graduates!

On June 26, 2025, the ceremonial Abitur award ceremony took place in the auditorium of the Riesschule in Ritterhude, which was dedicated to the motto “Abitur 2025 – Congratulations”. 55 graduates took the first step into a new phase of their lives with a warm welcome from parents, teachers and guests. Weser-Kurier reports that the school principal Silke Oetjen praises the young adults for their hard work and individuality congratulated. Mayor Jürgen Kuck also conveyed his congratulations and described the Abitur as a “super foundation” for the graduates’ professional future.

In their speeches and personal reviews, the speakers conveyed a feeling of cohesion and shared joy about the goals achieved. High school graduate Gesa Brons thrilled the audience with a humorous contribution in which she talked about punctuality and special moments during her time at school. She didn't forget to thank her teachers and parents for their support.

Ceremonial presentation of certificates and honors

A highlight of the event was the ceremonial presentation of certificates, during which the tutors presented the coveted documents to the graduates. To recognize the special achievements, book prizes and memberships were awarded for outstanding achievements in subjects such as Latin and mathematics. Gymnasium Ritterhude emphasizes that musical contributions from Melissa Krämer and Arne Sassenberg with the song “Stand by me” underlined the festive ambience.

After the ceremony, the graduates and guests enjoyed a relaxing reception prepared by the Q1 students. The exciting day ended in a relaxed atmosphere with sparkling wine, orange juice and various snacks. The graduates, who are now faced with the decision of whether they want to take a social year or a break, were duly honored and sent off into their new phase of life.

Looking at education and the future

The importance of a good school leaving certificate for individual development and social participation was a central part of the ceremony. Destatis shows that the level of education in Germany is increasing and thus opportunities on the labor market are improving. It is clear that more and more young people are earning their Abitur and the number of academics in the country continues to grow.

In this respect, the Riesschule class of 2025 has made a contribution to these positive developments. Your achievements and graduation are not only a personal triumph, but also part of the continuous change in Germany's educational landscape. Whether with a degree, an apprenticeship or another career choice - the graduates of the class of 2025 are now at a new beginning that offers numerous opportunities.