The Friedrich-Ebert-Gymnasium in Sandhausen, Germany

About Our School1050 pupils from Sandhausen and the two neighbouring

communities of Leimen and Nussloch70 teachers (teach in all grades)Languages: English (bilingual), French, Latin, Italian Grades: 5 – 13 (12 in G8) with German AbiturAll day program: drama, fitness program, Japanese, homework

supervision, presentation, rhetoric techniques, brass, relaxation techniques, meditation, needlework

many study groups

- Working experiences and internships also in foreign countries

- Partnership programs with schools in France, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Ethiopia, the US and also schools in Germany

Rooms: - 40 classrooms in the main

school- 3 computer labs - 10 science rooms - a new cafeteria - modern sports facilities - library

The History of the FEG

The FEG was founded in 1972The 14th September, 1927 was the first schoolday with 207 pupils

and 10 teachersIn 1979 the school got a new gym and 6 new classrooms1980/81 the school had already 1226 pupils and 70 teachersToday we are only 1000 pupils but 80 teachersFrom 1972-1997 Mr. Horst Hofmann was the principalOur principal today is Mr. Norbert Klevenz

Friedrich Ebert

Was born on 4th February, 1871 in Heidelberg.

Was a German politican and the president of the German empire.

He died on 28th February, 1925 in Berlin.

After his death the Friedrich-Ebert-foundation was established.

Today you can vistit his place of birth in Heidelberg.

Location

The FEG is in Baden-Württemberg/ Germany. It is in a village called Sandhausen which is not far away from Heidelberg.

Heidelberg

Is a city in Baden – Württemberg, Germany.

There live around 140000 people.

The river Neckar runs through Heidelberg.

Area of 109 square kilometresPart of the Rhein - Neckar –

Triangle.

SightsHeidelberg castleUniversityOld townPhilosophenwegKönigstuhl

Heidelberg castleUniversityOld townPhilosophenwegKönigstuhl

Activities at the FEG

Here is a list of our school activities:

Theatre ClubRobotic ClubSoccer ClubDance ClubMountainbike ClubBasketball ClubVolleyball ClubEvent Club

Theatre Club

Founded in 2002The first act was „The Small Hobbit“ (2003) Directed by Mrs. Begerfurth, Mrs. Ayas 31 membersTheir last project was „The Visit of The Old Lady“ (2008)

Robotics Club

Builts robots out of precast parts and programming themMeets every Monday, 9th to 11th classSupervised by Mrs. Körkel, A. DannenmannFounded in 2005Links:

Robotik

Dancing Club

Established in 2005Directed by Mrs. Gall Consists of 25 students (grade 8-13)Activities: - Learn how to dance (different dances) - Taking part in conpetitions - performances at school festivals ( 2007/08: ,,The Dancing Classroom'' 2008/09: ,, The 50´s'' in cooperation with the „Big Band“)

Mountainbike Club

Supervised by Mr. AbesserMeets every Friday; 2:30 PM8 membersFounded in 2007What we do: riding the bikes to the Odenwald, doing cross-

country and freeriding. Location:

http://maps.google.de/maps?hl=de&q=sandhausen&ie=UTF-8&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=image(The green area is the Odenwald)

The Concept of the FEG

We Work together to accomplish our goals.

We try to be tolerant, respectful and consequent acting.

We see us as a progressive school and stay in contact to our partners in Germany and Europe.

We try to teach our pupils their independence.

Festivals of the FEG

WinterbazarEvery class makes a product and sells it at the bazar in our

schoolSports festivalEvery class competes in Basketball, Handball, Soccer,

BoccaSchool festivalAfter the sports festival we have a school festival, where all

pupils and teachers enjoy themselves

Festivals of the FEG

Halloween- and CarnivalpartyAll pupils of the classlevels 5-8 meet in our bycicle storage room

and party thereConcertsOn the 23rd of November there is the Requiem Concert From our

teacher Mr. Zepp. This Concert is every year.The Summerconcert is every year where our orchester brass and

kammerchor show what they learned.

Music at Friedrich Ebert Gymnasium

Big BandJazzchoir

ChamberchoirOrchestraFEG Brass

The Big Band

Founded in 1994Directed by Mrs. Abel19 membersPlays modern music from swing to Rock 'n' Roll

Jazzchoir

Founded by the music class in 1987Directed by Mrs. Abel56 membersPerforms music from Elvis Presley, Beach Boys, Beatles ...

Chamberchoir

Pupils, their parents, teachers and friends of the school take part

Founded by Christoph MahlaConducted by Markus ZeppAbout 60 vocalistsProject 2008: Mozart, RequiemProject 2009: Haydn, „The Creation“

Orchestra

Consists of pupils from all class levelsConducted by Markus ZeppEstablished in 2005/2006The Orchestra plays at school events and concertsAbout 40 pupils

FEG Brass

Established in 2006Consists of seven trumpets, two trombones, one horn, one

baritone and one euphoniumAlso directed by Markus ZeppPlays classic pieces of music as well as modern pop songs

5th and 6th grade choir

6th grade choir:- Meets every tuesday

or wednesday at 2:30 pm - Is going to play

''ghosts on the owlcastle'' - To be performed at the

end of the year

5th grade choir:- Meets thursdays at 2:30 pm - Is going to play

''life in space'' by Gehard Meyer - Directed by Mrs. Kiau