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Gundersheim primary school students shine at the European competition!
Gundersheim primary school students will shine in the 72nd European competition on July 8, 2025 and creatively promote European values.
Gundersheim primary school students shine at the European competition!
There was recently a very special occasion for joy in Gundersheim: the primary school successfully took part in the 72nd European competition, which had the motto “Europe – but safe”. The competition, which is the oldest of its kind in Germany, focused on important topics such as peace, data protection and the protection of democracy. Students submitted a total of 29 creative contributions that dealt intensively with these essential questions. How Antenna KH reported, six of these 29 works received awards at the state level.
The participation of the Gundersheim students in the competition is a clear sign of their commitment and creativity in social issues. District Administrator Heiko Sippel personally presented the certificates to the proud young talents and emphasized the great importance of engaging with European values. “It is important that our children understand how peace and security work in Europe,” he said, talking about the EU's advantages such as open borders, the ability to travel and the ease of shipping goods. The Alzey-Worms district administration also emphasizes that the competition offers a valuable platform for engaging with the EU.
Common European values
The themes of the competition are more important than ever. According to Article 2 of the Lisbon Treaty, human dignity, freedom, democracy and equality are the common values of the EU member states. These values form the basic framework on which inclusive and high-quality education stands, as the EU education platform explains in detail. Promoting skills and understanding of the origins and functioning of the EU are crucial for social cohesion. The aim is to convey a sense of belonging and combat negative trends such as nationalism and xenophobia. It is therefore important to include these topics in primary school lessons in order to teach children about European values from an early age. The EU education initiative supports this through programs such as Erasmus+ and investment funds to provide teachers with the necessary support.
The Gundersheim primary school impressively shows how socially relevant topics can be discussed even in primary school. The successful students not only made exciting contributions, but also showed that they have a good knack for creatively shedding light on the challenges of our continent. This achievement deserves to be celebrated!