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20,000 euros for Saarland school projects – ideas for the future!
Dr. Carolin Lehberger awarded 20,000 euros to 108 school projects in Saarbrücken to promote sustainability and environmental awareness.
20,000 euros for Saarland school projects – ideas for the future!
On June 25, 2025, a ceremony took place in the vhs center on Saarbrücken's Schlossplatz, at which the regional association director Dr. Carolin Lehberger awarded outstanding school projects. A total of 20,000 euros were awarded to 108 projects in the education sector. The focus of the projects eligible for funding was on topics such as sustainability, waste prevention and fair trade. At the event, numerous schools highlighted their initiatives aimed at promoting responsible behavior and strengthening a sense of community.
A total of 164 projects were submitted by 32 schools, including 12 community schools, 8 high schools, 6 special schools and 6 vocational training centers. Dr. Lehberger emphasized the importance of schools as places of responsibility and community involvement. This award is intended to help raise awareness of environmental and social issues and motivate students to take active action.
Presented school projects
The event provided a platform for several schools to present their innovative ideas. The projects that were presented include:
- Gymnasium am Rotenbühl: Müllvermeidungskonzept
- Gemeinschaftsschule Klarenthal: Videodreh zu Brandgefahr durch Zigaretten
- Gymnasium am Schloss: Projekt „Furoshiki – Tuch statt Tüte“
- Berufsbildungszentrum Sulzbach: „Becherhelden“ für Mehrwegbecher
- Friedrich-Joachim-Stengel-Schule: Insektenhotels, gemeinsames Kochen, Gartenarbeit
- Europäische Schule Saarland: Herstellung von Naturkosmetik, Stofftaschen und Saatbomben
- Gemeinschaftsschule Kleinblittersdorf: Freiluft-Klassenzimmer mit dem Lebenshilfe-Angebot
- Marie-Curie-Schule in Völklingen: Verkauf von recycelten Teelichtern zur Unterstützung von Kindern in Not
Artistic framing and objective
The festive award ceremony was accompanied musically and visually by stilt walkers from the circus club at the Dudweiler Community School. These colorful performances created a festive atmosphere and underlined the creative side of the school projects. The initiatives are intended not only to raise students' individual environmental awareness, but also to promote social engagement within the school community. This support lays the foundation for responsible action in the future.
Overall, the high number of submitted projects shows that Saarland schools are striving to actively contribute to improving the environment and society. Government funding is an essential step in realizing these valuable projects and advancing the sustainability initiative. Further information about the award-winning projects can be found at wochenspiegelonline and saarnews.