Farewell to Rector Helgert: A legacy of school development in Kemnath

Farewell to Rector Helgert: A legacy of school development in Kemnath

The farewell to German Helgert as headmaster of the Kemnath secondary school not only represents the end of an era, but also takes a look at the far -reaching effects of his leadership on the entire school community. His popularity and the positive changes he initiated are of great importance for both students and teachers.

work and commitment to the school community

In a festively decorated gymnasium of the secondary school, numerous guests of honor gathered on July 19, 2024, including Ministerial Representative Mathilde Eichhammer and representatives from politics and society. They celebrated the outgoing headmaster and emphasized in their speeches how Helgert had a positive influence on the school climate due to his understanding and respectful. His commitment as a "maker and designer" was particularly appreciated, since Helgert has headed Kemnath secondary school since 2012 and was decisive for their development.

Successes and awards

The speeches on this special day make it clear that Helgert's work in the Kemnath secondary school leaves a lasting legacy. District Administrator Roland Grillmeier described him as the "model image of a educator" and found that his achievements in the school community will remain connected with his name. The mayor of Kemnath, Roman Schäffler, also found creative words to praise Helgert's strengths by, for example, giving a positive quality for every letter of his last name. These honors not only reflect his success, but also the deep appreciation of the entire school community.

Cultural and entertaining supporting program

Another highlight of the farewell celebration was the varied supporting program, which demonstrated the diversity of the extra -curricular offer at the Kemnath secondary school. The school choir and a brass jazz combo contributed to the festive atmosphere and showed the talents of the students. These performances, led by experienced teachers, consolidated the joint cohesion and made the day unforgettable.

look into the future

While Helgert expressed his thanks for the support and cooperation in his farewell words, the reference to the upcoming changes was also clear. A new chapter will certainly be opened with the new building of the Realschule, which is to be obtained in February 2025. It remains to be seen how the new developments will shape the future school landscape in Kemnath. The enormous responsibility, which is now on Helgert's successor, requires the same leadership qualities and the willpower that helped Helgert so impressively over the years.

Treasures of memory

Finally, the review of the time of German Helgert at the Kemnath secondary school will be a valuable memory for pupils, parents and teachers. The outgoing headmaster leaves great footprints, and his approach to have an open ear for the concerns of students and teachers will serve as a model for the future. The school community looks back on the past few years and gives him the promise to continue his legacy.

- Nag