How much history can a single building hold? Right here, in the heart of Düsseldorf-Pempelfort, stands the Leibniz-Montessori-Gymnasium. This isn’t just any school. Its story begins in 1896, not as a gymnasium, but as the “Städtische Realschule an der Prinz-Georg-Straße”. Over the decades, the school evolved, changed locations, and even embraced a new name, becoming the Scharnhorst-Realschule in 1906. The Leibniz-Montessori-Gymnasium, as we know it today, blossomed in the 21st century, embracing the innovative Montessori-pädagogik in 2003. Imagine the halls bustling with students, not just learning, but actively engaging with their education, guided by the principles of Maria Montessori. Think of the classrooms alive with “Freiarbeit”, where students explore their own individual learning paths. And as we stand here, gazing at its facade, remember this: the Leibniz-Montessori-Gymnasium is more than bricks and mortar. It’s a testament to the enduring power of education, adapting and evolving to meet the changing times.
Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts Plaque
“Seinem verehrten Mitbegründer dem tatkräftigen Mitbegründer Herr Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts gest. 16. Oktober 1905 in Dankbarkeit gewidmet.” This is