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New headmaster in Coswig: Peter Siersleben takes off!
Peter Siersleben is the new director of the Johann-Gottfried-Wilke secondary school in Coswig. The start of school is filled with excitement.
New headmaster in Coswig: Peter Siersleben takes off!
Peter Siersleben, 39 years old, celebrated his first day as director of the Johann-Gottfried-Wilke secondary school in Coswig on October 15, 2025. The expectations are high, but the well-coordinated teaching staff and the student-friendly atmosphere make his start easier. As he himself says, he doesn't find the first few lessons to be particularly different, after all, the students already know him as a teacher. A familiar introduction for someone who wants to bring a breath of fresh air into the school. This familiar foundation will certainly help him to make everyday school life lively and motivate the learners.
The question that sometimes arises is how effectively the relationship between teachers and students actually contributes to the quality of education. A ten-year-old study, the COACTIV study by Jürgen Baumert, shows how crucial teachers' enthusiasm and commitment are. Educational researcher Olaf Köller from the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education emphasizes that the joy of teaching must no longer be neglected. Personal relationships also play a central role here
The last day of school: pure emotions
The last day of school before the summer holidays not only brings with it anticipation of the free time, but also a lot of emotions. Maximilian Lämpel, a teacher, describes what this day means for the students and teachers. They are excited and full of expectations, but also sometimes unsettled. An incorrect report card form for the tenth grade leads to a hectic situation that has to be resolved quickly on the morning of the last day of school. A challenge that Lämpel masters with flying colors by informing those responsible in a timely manner. Ultimately, it shows how important good communication is in the school community.
On the last day, the classrooms must be cleaned, and after this obligation there are several rituals that mark the transition to holiday life. While Lämpel prefers these rituals to be short and effective, the students experience mixed feelings about the awarding of the certificate. Joy, despair and relief are clearly visible on the young people's faces. While some are cheering, others are disappointed with their grades. The relaxed atmosphere of the day is reflected in the cheerful foyer of the school building.
The teacher-student relationship and its scope
In the context of school year-ends, the question always arises as to how influencing factors such as educational relationships influence learning success. An analysis shows that the relationship between teachers and students significantly influences teachers' well-being. Köller calls for these aspects to be anchored even more firmly in teacher training. Ultimately, this could not only promote teacher well-being, but also increase student motivation and outcomes. Learning success is therefore not only shaped by specialist knowledge, but also by human relationships.
The interaction of commitment, enthusiasm and a positive school atmosphere is therefore a key to not only imparting knowledge to students, but also giving them joy in learning. With a new director like Peter Siersleben, the Johann-Gottfried-Wilke secondary school in Coswig could be on the right track.