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Goetheschule Lahnstein: Schoolyard finally closed after vandalism!
Vandalism forces the schoolyard of the Goetheschule in Lahnstein to be closed in order to ensure the safety of the students.
Goetheschule Lahnstein: Schoolyard finally closed after vandalism!
A topic has been making the rounds in Lahnstein for a long time: the playground at the Goetheschule is finally closed. There is some evidence to suggest that this measure was necessary. The repeated vandalism damage not only affected the school grounds, but also endangered the safety of the children. As the Rhein-Zeitung reports, the schoolyard will now remain permanently closed after school ends to prevent further damage.
Headmaster Marius Klein reports an increase in pollution and damage to property on the site. Teachers and students regularly find empty bottles, leftover packaging and even broken glass, which is anything but ideal for the safety of the little ones. Targeted vandalism cannot be dismissed either: branches are broken off, beds are devastated and even slides are thrown with eggs, which makes cleaning more than difficult.
The effects of vandalism
The descriptions of the destruction are alarming. The fall protection carpet on the slide was vandalized and climbing equipment is the target of graffiti. According to the City of Lahnstein, climbing poles have already been smeared with mustard and feces in the current school year. Last year even ropes on the climbing frame were cut off and windows were smashed. Closing the schoolyard is therefore the only way to protect children from such dangerous and negative influences.
Mayor Lennart Siefert emphasizes that the safety of children is the top priority. The constant incidents have shown that reliable use of the school yard outside of school hours is no longer possible. That's why the gates are now locked in the evening to prevent further damage to property.
The consequences for children and young people
The closure not only affects the students of the Goetheschule, but also the children and young people in the area who normally use the schoolyard as a place to play and hang out. This decision could have far-reaching consequences for young people's leisure activities. The focus will now certainly be on local politics, as in addition to security, the provision of suitable leisure opportunities for young Lahnsteiners is also on the agenda.
Overall, it appears that vandalism is a serious problem in the city of Lahnstein. It remains to be hoped that the city's measures will take effect and that the safety of the children will be given priority so that they can soon play and learn without worries again.