Ever wonder where Dortmund’s young minds grow? It happens right here at the Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule. This isn’t just a school. It’s a place with a story.
Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule started as a “Städtische Mittelschule für Mädchen” in 1908. It was a municipal middle school for girls. Back then, girls learned in the Gesellenhaus on Goldstraße. This was in Dortmund’s city center. Later, the school moved to Marten. Many Dortmund residents remember its time at the Wasserburg. Today, that building houses the Schulmuseum. It is the school museum.
Since the 1930s, the school carries the name of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff. She was a famous poet. She lived from 1797 to 1848. Her roots were in the Münsterland region.
Until 1969, Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule educated only girls. The focus was on skills for family life. They learned handwork and home economics. Practical learning stood in the foreground.
In 1973, the Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule moved to the new Kirchlinder Schulzentrum. The building was renovated in 2004. Today, the Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule is a modern school. Parents and children accept it. It is a place where students feel comfortable. More than 700 students attend the Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule. Over 50 teachers work here in Dortmund.
Respect is key at Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule. It creates a good learning environment. The school supports students’ individual interests. This support extends into the afternoon.
The Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule keeps up with the times. It proudly carries the “Digitale Schule” seal. The school emphasizes sustainability. It received funding for its “Zechengarten”. This supports the school’s environmental efforts. The Förderverein supports the school’s goals.
The school also cares about its students’ well-being. It received funds to improve the lounge area. This makes it a more inviting space for everyone.
The Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule is active in the community. It partners with the AWO Seniorenzentrum. This cooperation helps build an Ehrenamtsbörse. It is a volunteer exchange. Students offer their help.
The school promotes healthy eating habits. “Fräulein Annettes Kochstudio” shares recipes every week. Students can try them at home.
For those interested in enrolling their children, Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule offers information events. A day of open doors allows prospective students and their parents to explore the school. You can see the classrooms. You can meet the teachers. You can learn about the programs.
The Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule provides after-school care. This includes various activities. Parents can choose individual days.
From its humble beginnings as a girls’ school to its current status as a modern Realschule, Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule has always adapted to meet the needs of its students. The Droste-Hülshoff-Realschule continues to evolve. It prepares students for the future.