Today, let’s explore the Goethe-Gymnasium. It stands here on Stettiner Straße. This school has a rich history and a focus on sports. The Goethe-Gymnasium’s story began in 1867.
It started as a school for girls. It was the first in Dortmund to offer higher education to girls. Back then it was called Evangelische städtische höhere Mädchenschule. This means Protestant municipal higher school for girls. The school’s religious connection ended in 1877. It then became Städtische höhere Mädchenschule. Pupil numbers grew. The school moved to Dortmund-Hörde in 1879.
In the 1890s, the school began preparing girls for jobs. Many trained to become teachers. A major change occurred in 1908. Schools for girls gained recognition for university admission. The name Goethe appeared in 1918. In 1928, it became Städtisches Goethe-Oberlyzeum zu Dortmund.
The school moved to Skellstraße in 1960. Three architects from Dortmund designed the complex. They were Otto-Heinz Groth, Werner Lehmann and Wolfram Schlote. In 1983, the Goethe-Gymnasium moved to its current location. That is here on Stettiner Straße. In 2008, it became a NRW Sportschule. This means it focuses on competitive sports. A new sports hall opened in 2013. It seats almost 200 spectators. Teams from TV Hörde use it for volleyball and basketball.
The Goethe-Gymnasium is more than just a sports school. It fosters talents in many areas. The school supports students individually. It offers guidance for studies and careers. Programs help new students transition smoothly. Social skills are also a focus. The school embraces new media. Many classrooms have interactive whiteboards. Others have ceiling-mounted projectors.
The Goethe-Gymnasium is in southern Dortmund. It is near Rombergpark and Hörde. Public transportation is excellent. Students come from Dortmund and beyond. Today, 911 students attend the Goethe-Gymnasium. Sixty-six teachers guide them. Ten student teachers and two special education teachers also work here. The school cooperates with Phoenix-Gymnasium. This expands the course options for older students.
The Goethe-Gymnasium has overcome many challenges. It has evolved to meet the needs of its students. It began as a school for girls. Now it is a modern sports-focused gymnasium. The Goethe-Gymnasium continues to shape young minds in Dortmund.