The first day of school after the autumn break is Monday, 26 October 2026.

Der Beitrag Have a lovely autumn break! erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

To mark this anniversary, we would like to say thank you for 15 years of curiosity, dedication and diverse contributions – and we look forward to many more stories!

Der Beitrag 15 years of the our online school magazine Camäléon erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

Der Beitrag Harvest Festival breakfast in Year 6 erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

The focus was on strengthening cohesion within the newly formed Year 8 classes and promoting the integration of the pupils. Together, they developed strategies to solve the problems presented and tackled challenging exercises in pairs, in teams or as a whole class.

In group discussions, the pupils also reflected on what is already working well within their class community and where there is still room for improvement. They then recorded their wishes and jointly agreed rules on posters, which are now on display in the classroom.

As well as developing solutions in a playful way, there was plenty of fun to be had: there was lots of laughter during the exercises, and the pupils took great delight in taking part.

Der Beitrag Growing Together: Experiential Education in Year 8 erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

Visitors were able to experience first-hand just how diverse, creative and forward-looking the skilled trades can be at this year’s Skilled Trades Day on Saarbrücken’s Schlossplatz. On 17 September 2026, the Saarland Chamber of Crafts, guilds, associations and numerous businesses showcased the full spectrum of craft trades.

The event offered exciting insights into the world of work, particularly for school pupils: at various stations, they were able to get hands-on, try out craft activities and talk to apprentices, skilled workers and business representatives. Around 30 exhibitors demonstrated just how varied the paths into the skilled trades can be – from electronics and metalwork to carpentry and painting, right through to hairdressing.

Our school was also actively represented at the event. Gabriel Weinberg and Arthur Fritz from Year 11 were among the invited guests. Arthur even took part in the panel discussion ‘Skilled trades and School’, where he shared the perspectives and experiences of pupils. This highlighted just how important direct dialogue between schools and the world of work is for young people’s career guidance. Arthur was able to draw on the experience he had already gained through the Osthafen project and two taster days at the Chamber of Skilled Trades.

Crafts Day thus not only sparked an interest in trying things out, but also demonstrated that school education involves finding out about the wide range of opportunities open to pupils after they have completed their A-levels.

Der Beitrag Experience the skilled trades first-hand – DFG representatives at the Skilled Trades Day 2026 erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

28 pupils went for the FCE (First Certificate of English, Level B2 of the CEFR), four of whom even reached the C1 level. 25 pupils tackled the CAE (Certificate of Advanced English, Level C1 of the CEFR), seven of whom had such outstanding results that they reached C2 – the highest possible level within the Common European Framework of References for Languages.

As tedious as the prep class after a full day (with tons of homework still waiting for you) may have been at the time – it has turned out to be time well invested.

We are, once again, very proud and happy that such a large group of candidates passed the examinations – you are now equipped with a very prestigious certificate which will most certainly be of great value for you in your future!

Congrats to all of you!

Der Beitrag Cambridge Certificates Summer 2026 erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

on Friday, 6 November 2026, from 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm
at our school.

Look forward to a colourful evening featuring:
📚 Exciting story readings
🎨 Imaginative workshops
🍪 Light refreshments

Whether it’s brave heroes, talking animals or magical adventures – it’s going to be a fairytale evening!

👨‍👩‍👧 For accompanying parents:
Whilst the children discover the world of fairy tales in the workshops, we warmly invite you to chat with the school management and subject teachers.

📌 Registration
Registration is binding, but walk-in visitors are also welcome.

👉 Click here to » register

📬 Any questions?
Please feel free to email us at: information@dfg-lfa.org

Der Beitrag A Fairytale Reading Night at DFG-LFA erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

You decide for yourselves which foreign language to compete in. The choice ranges from English, French, Spanish, Russian or Chinese right through to Latin.

Pupils in Years 8 to 12 can demonstrate their linguistic talent in the SOLO category. Younger pupils compete in one foreign language, whilst older pupils are expected to compete in two. In the first round of the competition, you’ll take part by submitting a video you’ve filmed yourselves. As the competition progresses, there will be oral and written tasks.

In the TEAM SCHOOL category, pupils in Years 6 to 10 work in groups to produce a film, a podcast or a play in one or more foreign languages of their choice. The best teams will take part in the big language festival next year.

Scholarships from the German National Academic Foundation, cash prizes and non-cash prizes await the winners. All the information is summarised concisely on the competition’s website: www.bundeswettbewerb-fremdsprachen.de.

The closing date for entries is 6 October 2026.

For further information about the competition, please contact Mr Pfefferle.

Der Beitrag Registration for the 2026/2027 German Foreign Language Competition erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

This club is aimed at Year 10 pupils (Seconde).

Wednesdays, 7th & 8th periods in the physics lab P2. Come along! ✈️

Contact: Dr Boubakri & Mme Margiotta-Kuntz

Der Beitrag New school club: AeroLab erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

Under the motto ‘Learning to think for yourself’, the club offers a lively and accessible introduction to philosophy. Starting with questions that directly concern young people – such as happiness, freedom, justice, truth, identity, interpersonal relationships or the impact of new technologies – pupils learn to express their thoughts, develop arguments, understand other points of view and hone their critical thinking skills.

The sessions combine discussions, short debates, thought experiments, real-life situations, short texts and playful activities. No prior knowledge is required. All you need is curiosity and a enjoyment of thinking together.

The club, for pupils in Years 8 and 9, takes place every Wednesday during the 7th period, from 1.45 pm to 2.30 pm, in the school library on the 2nd floor.

Contact: Mr Burtin

Der Beitrag New club: Philosophy for Years 8 and 9 erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

On the first day of term after the summer holidays, Tuesday 1 September 2026, lessons will take place for Years 6 to Terminale from the 1st to the 6th period.

The first three periods will be spent in a meeting with the form tutors; lessons will then take place as scheduled from periods 4 to 6.

Only for the entry-level classes, Years 5 and 6ème, the first day of term will end at 12.30 pm. The study hall will be available from 12.30 pm.

From Wednesday 2 September 2026, lessons will take place according to the timetable for all classes. This also applies to optional lessons.

The lists of materials for Years 5 to 7 are published here.

We wish you a few more lovely days of the holidays and look forward to seeing you again next week.

Der Beitrag First day of school on 1 September 2026 erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

Class 5a

Der Beitrag School material lists for Years 5 to 7 erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

From practising Baroque dance steps in the school’s multi-purpose hall to a joint performance of the Boléro in our music room, we enjoyed some wonderful moments, particularly during an unforgettable day in Strasbourg with Mr Suska and Ms Kusmirek.

The programme included a train journey to explore the Alsatian city, including ‘Petite France’ and the cathedral. We passed the Arte studios, had some free time in the city and explored the European Parliament. We even tried traditional dishes such as tarte flambée.

The next day, a visit to Trier was on the agenda – unfortunately in the rain! Afterwards, we all met up in Saarbrücken and had currywurst, pizza and rigatoni together, and some of the Basques tried the sausage but didn’t like it.

On the last day, we went for a walk along the Saar in the sunshine – hooray! – and visited Saarbrücken, the St. Johanner Markt and the castle with its panoramic view of the Saar, and all the young people sat together by the Staden in the sunshine until it was time to say goodbye on 18 March. But that was only a temporary parting, as we would see them again!

On 18 April, the time had finally come: our trip to Bilbao was just around the corner. But we hadn’t reckoned on the strikes at Lufthansa! Despite a two-day delay, we were absolutely buzzing with anticipation – for me, it was my first ever flight. Upon arrival in Bilbao, the excitement gave way to wonder.

Right from the first weekend, we immersed ourselves fully in family life. We headed to the coast to explore Gaztelugatxe, a spectacular seaside spot famous as a filming location for the series ‘Game of Thrones’. Afterwards, we visited the charming fishing harbour of Bermeo, where we enjoyed our first rabas (deep-fried squid) on a terrace. A real treat!

On Monday, we got to know our partner school in Derio. It’s fair to say that the daily routine of a Basque pupil is nothing like ours! Lessons don’t start until 8.30 am and often finish as early as 2.30 pm, or 3.30 pm at the latest! However, lunch isn’t served until 3.00 pm. It’s a routine that’s tiring at first, but you get used to it quite quickly. During the only long break, which lasts an hour, pupils are allowed to leave the school grounds to go to the shops.

There is a more relaxed atmosphere for discussion in class; you don’t necessarily have to put your hand up to speak, and the lessons are livelier. As for the facilities, the school has unisex toilets and a fully equipped laboratory, in addition to the standard chemistry lab.

Accompanied by our teachers, we explored Bilbao in depth. We marvelled at the famous red steel suspension bridge, the Puente de la Salve, walked along the River Nervión and the Ría de Bilbao, and visited the Guggenheim Museum, in front of which ‘Puppy’ – a giant dog entirely covered in flowers – stands guard; the flowers are replaced regularly.

To explore the city’s history in its entirety, we took the famous funicular railway. Bilbao, nestled amongst the hills, unfolded before us in a spectacular panorama: the surrounding mountains, the Athletic Club Bilbao football stadium, the Guggenheim Museum and the River Nervión.

It’s impossible to leave without mentioning the local cuisine. We tucked into tortillas, pintxos and delicious croquettes. I even tried to learn a few words of Basque, but the language is a real challenge!

We’ll remember this trip as an incredible human and cultural experience. A huge thank you to everyone who made this exchange possible.

Eskerrik asko y agur! (Thank you very much and goodbye!)

Marie Fassbender

Der Beitrag An unforgettable exchange full of emotion! DFG-LFA Saarbrücken – Bilbao Txorierri Instituto erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

This project was founded five years ago by Mr Courseaux and Mr Chen (DFG-LFA Buc) and Ms Choi and Ms Kusmirek (DFG-LFA Saarbrücken). Since then, the DFG-LFA in Freiburg and Strasbourg have also joined the project, in the hope of involving the DFG-LFA in Hamburg as well, although this has unfortunately not yet been possible this year. This year, the orchestra and choir were conducted by five teachers: Mr Courseaux, Mr Chen and Ms Peyre from Buc, as well as Ms Kusmirek and Ms Choi from Saarbrücken. Mme Giret from Saarbrücken provided us with invaluable support in organising the trip. For the DFG-LFA Saarbrücken orchestra, this trip was also a special occasion: it was the last joint orchestra trip with Ms Kusmirek and Ms Choi, as both will be leaving the school for a year in the coming academic year. We very much hope that in 2028 we will be able to make music together again with our two wonderful teachers and organise a new concert!

Valentin Verstappen Tourtet

Der Beitrag Orchestra trip to Buc: A wonderful experience erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

These are just some of the topics that really put the participants of the 4th DFG-LFA Quiz Night on Friday 19 June 2026 through their paces. Whether with family, friends or even on their own to meet new people, around forty quiz enthusiasts came together for a festive get-together.

As usual, the café-restaurant “Côté Canal” in Grosbliderstroff sponsored some of the prizes. We are always particularly delighted by this collaboration, as part of the founding team behind this venue are alumni of our school and have made it their mission to embody Franco-German friendship.

The school association ALFA has once again provided the brave participants with food and drink. A big thank you to them once again!

How about taking part next year? We look forward to putting your knowledge to the test in a few months’ time in a fun atmosphere!

Your organising team from the English department

*Wondering what it’s all about? Discover the now famous ‘Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake’, which was won this year by a German man and a French woman! https://youtu.be/PVAlNvzrIVE

Der Beitrag Quiz night DFG-LFA: An evening when boundaries disappear … and your brain cells are working overtime! erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

Well done to Class 2nde 5 and their teacher, and happy holidays to everyone – perhaps with a good film on the big screen to round them off?

Der Beitrag Well done, winners ! erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

Launched in 2015 in partnership with EURES and the Saarland Federal Employment Agency, this project – ‘Overcoming borders, experiencing Europe!’ – aims to raise awareness amongst young people in the border region of the many opportunities offered by cross-border mobility in the Greater Region. This project forms part of a Franco-German initiative designed to help them discover the benefits of the cross-border labour market, as well as the practical advantages it offers: access to binational training programmes, a variety of jobs, and cultural enrichment.

We would like to extend our warmest thanks to Ms Caste-Kersten and her ambassadors for their commitment.

Der Beitrag Breaking down barriers, experiencing Europe! Pupils in Class 1ES are taking part in workshops on cross-border mobility erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

During our stay, we visited the EU Parliament and the Parlamentarium, the European Economic and Social Committee, the European Commission’s interactive exhibition Experience Europe, and the House of European History. Each visit offered a different perspective on European cooperation, democracy and policymaking.

One day was dedicated to the theme of human rights. Following an inspiring presentation by Marian Blondeel from United Nations, students joined Jean-Philippe Theyskens from the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium for a fascinating introduction to paintings depicting human rights violations. They were then able to explore the artworks in the museum themselves and reflect on the powerful stories they tell.

Throughout the week, students also completed a variety of fun and engaging challenges. These ranged from identifying Brussels’ iconic architecture—such as the magnificent guildhalls around the Grand-Place and comparing Art Nouveau with Neoclassical styles—to spotting as many embassies as possible, keeping an eye out for diplomatic number plates (without photographing them, of course!), counting VIP motorcades, and discovering all sorts of sights and details that you simply don’t come across in our little corner of the world.

On our final day, with the heatwave reaching its peak, we still managed to admire some of Brussels’ famous comic-strip murals. However, we decided to give the Atomium a miss—it would have felt less like sightseeing and more like climbing around inside an oven!

Heatwave or not, the week was packed with discoveries, new perspectives and experiences that will stay with our students long after they left Brussels.

Der Beitrag 1ère students bravely defying the heatwave in Brussels erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

During the event, the young people gained an insight into various career fields – ranging from metalwork and electrical engineering to hairdressing and beauty therapy, baking and confectionery, and optometry. In hands-on workshops, they were able to try out typical work tasks for themselves and experience just how varied and innovative modern skilled trades are. Discussions with the training advisers also provided authentic insights into everyday working life and answered questions about apprenticeships, career opportunities and further training.

The career guidance service at the Chamber of Crafts helps students make informed decisions about their future education and career paths. It highlights the prospects offered by an apprenticeship and the wide range of development opportunities available in the skilled trades – right up to master craftsman qualification or running their own business.

The aim of the event is to support young people at an early stage in their career choices, to nurture their talents and to show them new prospects for the future. In this way, career guidance becomes a valuable experience that combines theory and practice and opens their eyes to the many opportunities available in the skilled trades.

Der Beitrag Career guidance for Year 10 pupils at the Chamber of Crafts erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.

Following an introduction to the historical context of the Nazi era by the former director of the Landeszentrale für politische Bildung (Centre for Political Education), Dr Burkhard Jellonek, the group watched the film together. In the seminar that followed, the participants engaged in an in-depth examination of the film’s origins, its visual language and its cinematic techniques. It became clear how the direction, music, camerawork and characterisation were deliberately employed to convey the ideology of the Nazi regime and, in particular, to influence young people.

Particular emphasis was placed on the question of how propaganda works and why it plays such a central role, particularly in authoritarian systems. The pupils discussed how emotions are stirred up, enemy stereotypes are created and political messages are conveyed through cinematic techniques. At the same time, they explored why critical media literacy remains of great importance today.

The cinema seminar offered the young people the opportunity to experience history in a vivid way and to critically analyse historical sources. The combination of film education and historical and political education fostered an understanding of how propaganda works and strengthened their ability to evaluate media content critically.

The event at the Filmhaus Saarbrücken highlighted that engaging with historical propaganda films makes an important contribution to democracy education. It encouraged participants to recognise manipulation strategies, critically evaluate historical developments and reflect on the significance of democratic values for the present day.

Der Beitrag Film seminar on “Hitlerjunge Quex” at the Filmhaus Saarbrücken erschien zuerst auf Franco-German High School Saarbrücken.