Here at Ganztagsschule Hegholt, lessons extend beyond the classroom. This isn’t just a place of learning. It is a vibrant community hub steeped in history. Let’s step back in time to understand the school’s evolution.
Ganztagsschule Hegholt’s story began in January 1963. It started humbly in a wooden barrack on Herthastraße. Just months later on August 18th, the school moved. Its new home was Hegholt 44. The new buildings included houses A, B, and C. There was also an administration area, a student library, and a classroom. At that time, Ganztagsschule Hegholt had 16 classes. Five hundred forty students and 16 teachers called it home.
By 1964, the school had grown to 22 classes. Seven hundred eighty students were being taught in only 12 classrooms. Classes had to be held in shifts both morning and afternoon. To alleviate overcrowding, two pavilions were built. These added eight classrooms.
In 1965, the completed school was inaugurated. It included an entrance hall, an auditorium, and a music room. There was also a gymnasium, a sports hall, and a workshop building. The workshop building housed the science classrooms. The Hegholtbaum sculpture stood proudly before the entrance.
Ganztagsschule Hegholt embraced the concept of a five-day week. This change came about after surveying parents and staff. By 1966, student numbers had soared to 1,008. These students were distributed among 32 classes. Space was a major issue with only 20 available rooms. To address this, seven classes were transported daily by bus. These classes were taken to the school on Meerweinstraße in Winterhude. In autumn of that year, nine classes were moved to new school pavilions. These were located on the meadow at the corner of Steilshooper Allee and Haldesdorfer Straße.
In 1970, the Kinderstube Hegholt was established. This private kindergarten catered to the children of teachers. These teachers were from Hegholt and neighboring schools. In 1973, Ganztagsschule Hegholt celebrated its 10th anniversary. There were 789 students in 24 classes with 29 teachers.
The school continued to adapt to changing times. In 1993, Hegholt became an open all-day school. In 2003, the school celebrated its 40th anniversary at Hegholt. It also installed a solar power system on the roofs of two classroom wings. In 2013, the school celebrated its 50th anniversary at Hegholt. It also adopted the new school name Grundschule Bramfeld. Before that, it was known as Grundschule Bramfelder Dorfplatz/Hegholt.
Today, Ganztagsschule Hegholt continues to evolve. It embraces diversity and fosters individual growth. It is a place where learning extends beyond textbooks. It is a place where students are empowered to become responsible and engaged citizens.