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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