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Celebratory start to school: 737 first graders started school in the Altmarkkreis!
On August 10th, 2025, 737 first graders started school in the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel. Readers find out details about events and school management.
Celebratory start to school: 737 first graders started school in the Altmarkkreis!
Last Saturday, August 10, 2025, the time had finally come: the start of school for first graders in the West Altmark was celebrated with a colorful program. At the Goethe primary school in Gardelegen, the new students were warmly welcomed by older classmates from the fourth and fifth grades, which was a very special experience for many of the little ABC shooters. The headmistress Grit Schnügger gave some encouraging words to the newcomers and encouraged them to start their new phase of life with joy and curiosity.
In Salzwedel, more precisely at the Lessing primary school, the school year began with the enrollment of 62 first graders. Three classes were formed to meet the new requirements. The school enrollment ceremony for 37 first graders also took place at the Purnitz elementary school in Klötze, including the small Emmi Fee.
A warm welcome and many innovations
The celebratory events included games and performances by senior students aimed at new school-goers. In Klötze, principal Dana Saalfeld encouraged parents to have trust in the school. In most schools, children not only had the opportunity to get to know their class teachers and classrooms, but they were also gifted with sugar cones, which is a nice gesture in school tradition.
Things finally get going for all first graders on Monday when the first day of school arrives. An important step towards learning together and the great adventures of everyday school life.
School enrollment figures and deadline regulations
A total of 737 children were enrolled in school in the Altmarkkreis. Of these, 644 attend public primary schools, while 56 attend independent primary schools and 37 attend special needs schools. Tobias Kühne, press spokesman for the state education authority, was able to confirm the numbers and reported revealing details. School enrollment and its regulations are regulated differently in the various federal states in Germany. According to the education server, the deadlines for school enrollment in most federal states are between June 30th and September 30th. This means that parents have to consider when their child will be required to attend school, depending on where they live.
A look at the federal states shows the following deadline regulations:
| Federal State | deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Baden-Württemberg | June 30th | Early enrollment possible |
| Bavaria | September 30th | School enrollment corridor |
| Berlin | September 30th (next year 6 years old) | |
| Brandenburg | September 30th | |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | September 30th | Early enrollment possible |
Starting school is not only an important step for the children, but also a warm family reunion for the parents and relatives who are following this new phase of life with joy. Information about registration and school entrance examinations can be found on the federal state websites, which makes planning easier for parents.
Overall, it turns out that starting school is a time full of joy and new challenges. A warm welcome to all new students and best wishes for a successful school year! For further details on school enrollments in Germany, see Volksstimme, Read Bildungsserver and Statista.