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Headmaster Kämpe leaves after 20 years: A legacy full of successes!
Andreas Kämpe, headmaster of the Schillergymnasium in Bautzen, is retiring after 20 years. Successful students and challenges.
Headmaster Kämpe leaves after 20 years: A legacy full of successes!
Andreas Kämpe, who has been the headmaster of the Schillergymnasium in Bautzen for two decades, is now going into his well-deserved retirement. This decision was announced on July 7, 2025. Kämpe looks back on a successful time in which he not only managed the school, but was also significantly involved in the training and support of the students. How Sächsische.de reports, he is pleased with the outstanding achievements of his students, who have once again achieved the dream grade of 1.0 in their Abitur this year.
Kämpe particularly emphasizes the successes in competitions such as “Jugend forscht”, which reflect the commitment and creativity of the students. Despite these positive developments, there are also challenges. Kämpe addresses the permanent shortage of teachers, which has never made it easier for the school to provide sufficiently qualified teachers for all classes. “It would be desirable for every class to have a professionally trained teacher and for there to be enough time to promote talent,” he emphasizes. This highlights the importance of education as a foundation for students' futures.
Commitment to diversity and respect
The outgoing headmaster, who primarily taught art and German in class, plans to devote more time to art during his retirement and has already received creative materials from his children. He also wants to discover traveling to southern Italy and enjoy a carefree way of life. Kämpe is aware that fun and joy in the teaching profession are crucial in order to motivate students in the best possible way and to accompany them on their educational path.
Schillergymnasium – A look at the school
The Schillergymnasium itself offers a multifaceted education for around 950 students. The institute structure includes both a regular branch and a branch of the State European School, where German and English are taught as partner languages. Every year the school also completes the DELF diploma, which certifies students' knowledge of French. Particularly noteworthy are the always modern rooms, which are constantly being renovated as part of the digital pact for contemporary digital equipment, as can be read on the official school website: sgym.de.
In addition, the school shows a remarkable connection to the European idea, which is proven by the “Excellent European Education” certificate and the Erasmus+ accreditation. This results in numerous projects that promote independent learning and work. The collaboration with the “Haus der Wannsee Conference” memorial also shows the school’s expanded commitment to social issues.
Overall, the Schillergymnasium in Bautzen is an example of a modern and forward-looking educational institution that not only strives for academic excellence, but also promotes social values and intercultural competence. This is also shown by the results of the information dossier about the German education system, which provides information about the different educational paths and challenges that many schools can orientate themselves towards. For this purpose the Conference of Ministers of Education comprehensive insights. With this comprehensive development record of the Schillergymnasium and the positive outlook for its future, Kämpe can look back on his time with pride, while at the same time opening up new creative horizons.