Barnim-Gymnasium celebrates major expansion for 1,200 students!

Barnim-Gymnasium celebrates major expansion for 1,200 students!

An important day for the Barnim-Gymnasium in Bernau near Berlin! The ceremonial opening of the modern extension took place on September 16, 2025, and many came to celebrate this step towards a future of optimal learning. Among the guests were District Administrator Daniel Kurth, Headmaster Henning Juergens and representatives of the State Education Authority as well as numerous students who inspected the new premises with great anticipation. Mayor André Stahl was present at the groundbreaking ceremony on July 12, 2024, where the foundation stone for the structural expansion was laid presse.barnim.de reported.

The new building brings numerous improvements for the over 1,000 students of the Barnim-Gymnasium, which has established itself as the largest high school in Brandenburg. It includes 19 new classrooms, including five specialist classrooms, which have been specifically designed to provide a modern and innovative teaching and learning environment. Particularly noteworthy is the light-flooded atrium, which not only offers space for meetings, but also functions as a space for creative work. The cafeteria was also expanded and now offers around 200 additional seats, which significantly improves the lunch provision for the targeted 1,200 students.

Sustainable construction and modern equipment

The extension is being implemented as a modular system construction and is in architectural harmony with the neighboring Bauhaus monument. In addition to the attractive design, the planners attach great importance to sustainability. A green roof and a photovoltaic system are intended to reduce the energy requirements of the new building and make a contribution to the ecological school. The construction work was completed reliably on time and within budget, so that classes in the new building can start on time for the start of the 2025/26 school year.

But it's not just the building itself that is a focus for the development of the Barnim-Gymnasium: the school is an active member of the MINT EC association, which underlines the focus on mathematical and scientific education. This focus is also reflected in the redesign and the new possibilities created by the cultivation. The aim is to offer students optimal conditions for modern learning and teaching, as has already been demonstrated in the past through the most recent renovations and expansions.

The vision for the education of the future

The Barnim district is also planning additional school locations to meet the increasing need for school places. Planned expansions in Ahrensfelde and Panketal as well as a new high school in Bernau are under discussion. These measures are not only intended to relieve pressure on existing school locations, but also to shorten the distance to school for students Barnim website highlights. Overall, the Barnim-Gymnasium remains a central player in the region's educational landscape and will continue to invest in the development and strengthening of the educational infrastructure.

In order to continue to shine as a MINT-friendly and digital school in the future, the focus will be on the quality of MINT education and digital equipment. The initiative “Creating a MINT future!” already aims to support schools and get students excited about MINT subjects, which sustainably supports school development, as shown mintzukunftschaffen.de can be read.