Stiftsgymnasium provides insight into school diversity
Thursday, 24 October 2024
A week after the official launch of the new sports stream, Stiftsgymnasium Admont opened its doors to all interested parties at its 2024 Open Day. The new sports stream will be offered from the coming school year. Over 150 primary school pupils from the region accepted the invitation. On Thursday, 24 October, they were able to gain an overview of what the school has to offer. The Stiftsgymnasium was also open to anyone interested in joining the upper school from another educational background.
Open Day 2024: Activities for our younger visitors
First, there was a brief introduction to the now four school branches (languages, music, natural sciences and - from 2025/26 - sports). The young guests then split into groups and set off to explore a variety of activity stations. There, they learnt about the subjects and specialisms on offer at the grammar school. There were musical performances, laboratory experiments, interactive foreign-language stations, sports demonstrations and much more. The event also highlighted the school’s links with Stift and the National Park – a connection to which the grammar school, as a local school, attaches great importance. In keeping with the new sports stream in the upper school, which has a strong focus on outdoor activities, there was also a mountain bike course and a climbing wall in the outdoor area.
Information for parents
In the meantime, parents were able to find out more through guided tours and information stands. These focused on the four school streams as well as the wide range of additional courses and qualifications on offer. Information was also provided on support and childcare options.
Refreshments were also provided for all guests. At the end of an afternoon packed with a varied and practical programme of events, children and parents left the Stiftsgymnasium feeling refreshed and with plenty of new impressions to take home. The positive feedback is a testament to the success of the Open Day. The school is looking forward to seeing the prospective Year 1 pupils again at the taster day on 25 January 2025! For anyone who unfortunately missed the 2024 Open Day, there will also be additional school tours.
Further information on the Abbey School can be found on the homepage www.gymnasium-admont.at to receive. Registrations for the school tours and the newsletter for interested future pupils can be made at sekretariat@gymnasium-admont.at gladly accepted.
