“Denke, was wahr ist. Fühle, was schön ist. Wolle, was gut ist.” This quote, etched above the main entrance, sets the tone for the Schule an der Lessingstraße. Here we are standing in front of the Schule an der Lessingstraße.
Originally, the school was built between 1875 and 1877. Its purpose was to house students from the Friesenstraße school. The building’s construction featured a three-story structure. It also had a Klinkerfassade which is a brick facade. The style was typical of the Gründerzeit, a German historicist architectural style.
Imagine this area bustling with students in 1885. The Schule an der Lessingstraße then had 924 students. By 1887, there were over 1000 students in 17 classes. Demand decreased later.
However, the school faced hardship during World War II. In April 1944, bombs severely damaged parts of the building. The gymnasium was destroyed completely. Despite this, the school was rebuilt by autumn 1945. It was rebuilt without its gymnasium.
In 1959, the entire complex became a primary school. A new extension was added in 1959 and 1960. Peter Ahlers designed it. This addition included an auditorium, a gymnasium, and other rooms.
Today, the Schule an der Lessingstraße is a full-day school. Since 2007, it offers comprehensive care throughout the day. In 2018, it received the Internet-ABC-Schule quality seal. The school actively promotes responsible internet use.
Notice the main building’s architectural details. The building at Lessingstraße 30-32 is built in the historicist Gründerzeit style. Also note the decorative window designs.
Consider the schoolyard too. It is split into two sections by a former air raid shelter. The schoolyard features a play structure shaped like a Trojan horse. This Trojan horse is the school’s logo. The sculpture is the work of artist Wolfgang Zach.
The Schule an der Lessingstraße also has a building at Humboldtstraße 183. This building once housed the Bremische Taubstummenanstalt. Lüder Rutenberg built it in 1861 and 1862. In 1877, parts of the facility became a public school.
Furthermore, the school’s commitment to its students is evident in its diverse offerings. Students can participate in various after-school activities. These include Samba dancing, a newspaper club, sports, and English language learning.
The Schule an der Lessingstraße stands as a testament to Bremen’s dedication to education. From its historic architecture to its modern programs, it embodies the quote etched above its entrance: “Denke, was wahr ist. Fühle, was schön ist. Wolle, was gut ist.” Think what is true. Feel what is beautiful. Want what is good.