Ceremonial opening of the new primary school in Brunschwigpark in Cottbus

Ceremonial opening of the new primary school in Brunschwigpark in Cottbus

On Monday, September 8, 2025, the new “Am Brunschwigpark” elementary school in the Ströbitz district of Cottbus was ceremoniously opened. This inauguration is a real ray of hope for the educational landscape in the region, as a lot has been invested in the revitalization of the former school location in recent years. A total of around 21 million euros were raised for this, supplemented by a further 1 million euros for equipment, furniture and IT technology, provided by the city itself. Cottbus.de reports that Mayor Tobias Schick pointed out the challenges that arose during the construction project during the opening ceremony. Rising costs, the search for funding, the effects of the pandemic and material shortages caused by the war were major hurdles that had to be overcome.

The construction work not only included the new school building, but also two extensions, which corresponded to a total construction time of around two and a half years. The financing was made possible through six different funding programs: 42 percent came from federal funds, 38 percent from the state and 20 percent from city funds. Particularly worth mentioning are the important funding programs such as the urban development funding program RSI, which aims to restore social infrastructure, as well as the urban redevelopment upgrade for the open spaces, such as schools.brandenburg.de supplemented.

School concept and future prospects

The new elementary school has two classes and will be gradually expanded to include additional classes in the coming years. There are currently two classes taught in grades 1 to 3. The school program, which was approved on June 17, 2024, has a clear focus on promoting basic skills in reading, arithmetic and writing. Various forms of teaching are used, such as weekly plan work and project lessons. The aim is to create a healthy and pleasant learning environment, as shown by the school's basic pedagogical orientation, which also emphasizes cooperation with daycare centers and other institutions in Cottbus.

An additional highlight of the primary school is the sports hall, which will also be available to clubs in the area. This shows how important it is to see the school not only as a place of learning, but also as a community center. The city of Cottbus has also announced that it will equip all primary school locations with speed displays and increase speed controls around schools and daycare centers, which is of great importance for the safety of students.

School construction in Germany

In a broader context, the opening of the “Am Brunschwigpark” primary school is also an example of developments in school construction in Germany. School construction, which includes new buildings, renovations and modernization of schools, is supported by various state funding programs. Information about this can be found on special educational servers, such as bildungsserver.de explained. Without the close cooperation between school authorities and municipalities, such projects would hardly be possible.

The opening of the new primary school is not only a step towards modern education for the children in Cottbus, but also a sign of progress in the education system as a whole. With a keen eye for the needs of the students, a modern home for knowledge and community was created here.