Cardinal Woelki solemnly inaugurates new educational campus in Cologne-Kalk!

Cardinal Woelki solemnly inaugurates new educational campus in Cologne-Kalk!

Köln-Kalk, Deutschland - On July 11, 2025, a festive event took place in Cologne-Kalk: the new archbishop's educational campus was inaugurated. Under the sign of hope and community, Archbishop Rainer Maria Cardinal Woelki blessed the modern school buildings, which are an important step in the region's educational landscape. This project not only reflects the high structural standard, but also the social responsibility of the Archdiocese of Cologne. According to Lokalklick.eu , many pupils and representatives from church, politics and society were present.

The educational campus includes a primary school and an integrated comprehensive school and offers new school places in a district in which the need for educational offers is high. The location is strategically chosen to meet the different life situations and educational needs of young people in Cologne-Kalk. As part of the opening, the Archdiocese emphasized the importance of school as a foundation for a successful life, especially in an environment that is considered challenging.

architecture and sustainability

With an investment volume of around 80 million euros, an architecturally appealing ensemble was created that corresponds to the latest schoolbuilding standards. The buildings are barrier -free and rely on sustainability, which plays a central role in view of today's challenges in education. The campus has a modern sports hall, a school garden as well as play and movement areas. A public parent café creates a place of exchange and encounter.

The innovative room concept takes into account the needs of all grades and promotes self -organized learning. The interdisciplinary cooperation between teachers, therapists and pedagogical specialists is another component of the concept that has set itself the goal of opening up perspectives that are often overlooked. Close cooperation with youth welfare institutions also guarantees low -threshold access to promotion and advice.

added value for the community

The educational campus is more than just a place of learning. It promotes social integration and equal opportunities. In a article by the Bildungsakademie am Rosental it becomes necessary to counteract old problems as well as crowded classrooms and outdated teaching methods. Here, education is intended holistically and modern teaching methods, including digital technologies, are integrated almost in the entire learning process.

Through events and workshops, not only the exchange is promoted, but also the cooperation between students: interior, teachers: interior, parents and the local community. Such encounters are crucial to create a strong network that also affects school.

Cardinal Woelki wishes for the school community that this new place of education becomes a foundation for a fulfilling life. The Kölner-Kalk educational campus is thus a lighthouse for sustainable developments in education and a place that answers the challenges of the 21st century.