Successful high school graduates in Velten: 63 graduates celebrate their graduation!

Successful high school graduates in Velten: 63 graduates celebrate their graduation!

On July 12, 2025 the time has finally come: the high school graduates of the Hedwig-Bollhagen-Gymnasium in Velten have received their diplomas. A total of 63 students can look forward to successfully completing their school careers. What is particularly remarkable is that four of them achieved a dream average of 1.0. These include Lorenz Maximilian Alpers, Tobias G. Bathe, Leon Justin Bethke and Amelie Blumberg, who have worked diligently for their exams in recent years.

The ceremonial awarding of certificates took place at the end of June and caused great celebration among the graduates, whose names have now been published. These students have distinguished themselves not only through their achievements, but also through their commitment and dedication to learning. The over 60 high school graduates include Luise Victoria Bode, Sophia Butenschön, and Florian Bott. Other names, such as Sofia Cuper and Jolina Monique Czempik, are now part of the school's high school graduation history.

A look at the current Abitur situation in Germany

For many students, the Abitur is the highlight of their school career, and the figures show that the exam results are consistently positive. This year, the Abitur grades in Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt were maintained at the previous year's level. Preparations for the next few years are also underway - between 32,000 and 38,000 high school graduates are expected in Germany every year, according to the German School Portal, which analyzes current developments and grade averages. The emerging reforms in North Rhine-Westphalia, which are due to take effect from the 2027/28 school year, promise a profound change in the education system that aims to better prepare people for studies and professional life.

NRW is planning comprehensive changes to the upper secondary school level, which will also include a fifth Abitur subject, presentations and project courses. In addition, the duration of the exams should be shortened, which sounds promising in order to support the students in the stressful everyday exam routine. However, there are also critical voices, particularly with regard to certain Abitur exams, such as the English exam in question, which sparked controversial discussions in mid-May this year.

Abitur statistics and results in detail

Statistically speaking, the Abitur is an important indicator of the quality of education in Germany. The Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK) continuously collects data on Abitur examinations, including the number of exams passed and the overall average grades. In order to be able to make a comprehensive statement about the students' performance, the results from different schools and federal states are compiled. These include general high schools as well as integrated comprehensive schools and technical and vocational high schools.

The data collected not only provides insights into the performance of high school graduates, but also helps to make educational reforms more targeted. The direct comparison between the vintages is crucial in order to be able to recognize where the problem is and where there is room for improvement.

The high school graduates from Velten show once again that hard work and commitment are rewarded in the end. It remains to be seen whether the reforms in the coming years will continue to provide students with the best possible tools. One thing is certain: graduating from high school is just the beginning, and the future holds promise for many.

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