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172 news items · Last 7 days

  • Police plan regular consultation hours at Gesamtschule Eifel

    At Gesamtschule Eifel, local police officers are to offer open consultation hours at regular intervals. Police act as an advisory partner to support pupils and teachers in everyday life. The hours are planned for both school sites. The crawl section does not state concrete dates or times.

    Found on 21.07.2026

  • Art course Q1 presents exhibition “Spring Awakening”

    Alongside the literature course performance, the Q1 art course at Gesamtschule Eifel explored Frank Wedekind’s drama “Spring Awakening”. Installations and images address identity, social pressure, sexuality, enlightenment and growing up. The works translate the characters’ conflicts into a contemporary visual language. The participating pupils and course leader Corina Ohrndorf are named.

    Found on 21.07.2026

  • Europe Day at Gesamtschule Eifel: Europe visits Blankenheim

    On Saturday 9 May, Europe was a guest in Blankenheim at Gesamtschule Eifel. European Parliament Vice-President Sabine Verheyen again presented the quality seal for the Erasmus+ project “Die Umweltdetektive” to head teacher Eva Balduin. Guests included deputy district administrator Ralf Claßen, Blankenheim mayor Jennifer Meuren and Nettersheim mayor Norbert Crump. Year groups ran festivals, games, tournaments, workshops and a panel discussion; the school notes more than 1,000 exchange participants since its founding.

    Found on 21.07.2026

  • Gesamtschule Eifel again certified as Euregio profile school

    On Tuesday 2 June, Gesamtschule Eifel was again certified as a Euregio profile school at the Maastricht parliament building. Britta Braun and Tanja Tschernoster received the certificate from director Sabine Sommer; 11 schools in the Meuse-Rhine Euregio were certified that day. The label recognizes schools with cross-border activities with Belgium and the Netherlands, including neighbour languages and encounters. Partner schools include Athénée Royal de Soumage near Liège and Connect Collège in Echt; events such as the Euregio tournament in Blankenheim are mentioned.

    Found on 21.07.2026

  • Heat leave: distance learning at both sites from 24 to 26 June 2026

    Due to ongoing heat, Gesamtschule Eifel switches both sites fully to study days with distance learning from Wednesday 24 June through Friday 26 June 2026. Pupils will receive moderate tasks via Teams, especially where assessments are still due. For children who cannot be looked after at home, the school offers care within school hours. Registrations were due by Tuesday 23 June at the office or by email with subject “Betreuung” to sekretariat@gesamtschule-eifel.de. Head teacher Eva Balduin signed the notice.

    Found on 21.07.2026

  • New phone rules at Gesamtschule Eifel from school year 2026/27

    On 17 June 2026 the school conference of Gesamtschule Eifel adopted new rules for phones, smartwatches and similar digital devices. From school year 2026/27, first school day 2 September 2026, use of such devices on school grounds is generally banned. Devices brought to school must be switched off or in airplane mode and kept in special signal-blocking pouches, or left at home. Pouches can only be ordered via the school and cost 17.90 euros; the reply form and payment were to be handed to the class teacher by 9 July 2026.

    Found on 21.07.2026

  • Summer break at Gesamtschule Eifel – back on 2 September 2026

    Gesamtschule Eifel wishes pupils, parents and guardians as well as teachers and staff a restorative summer break. The school thanks everyone for practical and financial support that made many activities possible. The return for the new school year is scheduled for Wednesday, 2 September 2026. The message addresses the whole school community at the Blankenheim and Nettersheim sites.

    Found on 21.07.2026

  • Lörcks GmbH: more than 850 heat pumps installed

    Lörcks GmbH, based in Blankenheim, reports a 2024 milestone of more than 850 installed heat pumps. Since its first large air-source heat pump system in 2000, the company cites 25 years of experience. Systems from Stiebel Eltron, Buderus and Wolf Heiztechnik are named. The company has worked in electrical, heating, plumbing and climate systems since 1997. The stated address is Am Johannesbusch 7, 53945 Blankenheim.

    Found on 21.07.2026

  • Tobias Stolze and Christian Theis take over management of Lörcks GmbH

    At Lörcks GmbH in Blankenheim, Tobias Stolze and Christian Theis are taking over the management. After almost three decades leading the company, founder Daniel Lörcks is handing over responsibility. He will focus on new tasks within the FABRI Group going forward. Since 2020, Lörcks GmbH has been part of the FABRI Group, an association of craft businesses. According to the company, leadership consists of two managing directors and two authorized officers with clearly assigned responsibilities.

    Found on 21.07.2026

  • Event room at Forstwalder Hof for celebrations in Blankenheim

    Forstwalder Hof in Blankenheim offers a modern rustic event room with rural flair in the Eifel. According to the site, capacity is 30 to 80 people depending on the occasion; a balcony and parking are available. Occasions named include weddings, birthdays, Christmas and company parties, family celebrations, communions and coach trips with coffee and cake. Hire and catering are available on request, including bookings without catering. Contact is possible on +49 2449 91 92 500; the address is Am Genfbach 1, 53945 Blankenheim.

    Found on 21.07.2026