Lower Saxony's best school newspapers: new talents celebrated!

Lower Saxony's best school newspapers: new talents celebrated!

Berlin, Deutschland - Last weekend the ceremony for the best school newspapers in Germany took place in Berlin. In the impressive backdrop of the Federal Council, outstanding journalistic work was awarded. And that ensures a breath of fresh air in the media landscape!

The first prize in the category of school newspapers won the Heinrich-Ernst-Stötzner School from Hannover with its newspaper “Your Ernst?”. The editors convinced with a colorful mix of reports on school excursions, puzzles and interviews. As a reward, prize money of 1,000 euros was waving. The runners-up, the Lucas Cranach School from Gotha, were pleased with the award for their school newspaper "Moskito" and a prize money of 500 euros. The Adolf Kolping Vocational School from Munich fought third place with the newspaper "Koko", but there was 250 euros. News reports that at the award ceremony, schools from various other categories such as vocational schools and primary schools were also honored.

a living media event

The young press Lower Saxony organized the “uncensored” competition for the seventh time and was able to participate in a lively participation. Around 50 editors from Lower Saxony had applied. Prices were awarded in five school categories and six special prizes. In the lively media landscape of Lower Saxony, Prime Minister Stephan Weil was also pleased about the insights that the competition offers. "The commitment of the students shows that the media landscape will remain alive in the future," he said with a proud smile.

With this festive award, special categories were also recognized. The best school newspaper in Germany, the Heinrich-Ernst-Stötzner School, shone in the special school category at the federal level. Here the significant influence of media and the joy of journalism was particularly emphasized. Felix Harbart, deputy editor -in -chief of the Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung, emphasized the importance of media work when awarding. The award ceremony was also supported by a strong personalities, including Wiebke Osigus, Lower Saxony's Minister of European Lower, who presented a special prize.

The best school newspapers Lower Saxony

Here are the winners of the different categories of competition:

But not only the main categories could shine. Creative special prices were also awarded, for example for diversity and critical reporting. Here the "raven leaf" stands out, while the duo Paulina Kröger and Jule Krüger fully cleared up with several special categories. Such events strengthen the connection between school newspapers and the media world and give young people the opportunity to express their opinion and take up topics that move them.

Overall, the competition shows how important school newspapers are for media education. Whether in Lower Saxony or elsewhere - the importance of these young talents is priceless. This is also shown by the nationwide competition of the Youth Press Germany, where the best work was awarded in other categories. Jugendpresse reports that experts from media houses selected the winners and the passion of the pupils for journalism was underlined.