The ceremony was opened with music from the youth wind orchestra, which offered the guests a festive start with several pieces of music.
In his welcoming address, District Administrator Dietmar Allgaier emphasized the special significance of the school country home for the district of Ludwigsburg: "Strümpfelbrunn is not a place - it is a feeling. A feeling of community, education, exercise and experiencing nature. It is a place where children surpass themselves and gain experiences that will shape them for the rest of their lives," said the head of the district administration.
Thomas Raab, member of the Management Board of Kreissparkasse Ludwigsburg, added: "Children and young people are close to our hearts. Our commitment to young people and providing them with comprehensive educational opportunities is an important part of our long-term commitment. The Strümpfelbrunn school hostel has been a beacon for environmental and health education, sporting activities, making music together and inclusion for 55 years. We are delighted to be able to provide concrete benefits here."
District Administrator Dr. Achim Brötel (Neckar-Odenwald district), Deputy Mayor Norbert Bienek (Waldbrunn) and Wolfgang Klein (Chairman of the Ludwigsburg Brass Band Association) also praised the role of the school hostel as a place of active education, promotion of young musical talent and active work with children and young people in their welcoming speeches.
Hidden object book premiere and the symbol of the winter lime tree
A highlight of the program was the official handover of the hidden object books specially designed for the anniversary with the title "Im Schullandheim Strümpfelbrunn wimmelts".
Following further musical contributions, a freshly planted winter lime tree was symbolically planted in the grounds of the school country home together with all the guests - as a sign of peace, love and community.
In addition to the official part, visitors were treated to a varied hands-on program with a creative station, magic, games and regional catering. Guests were able to immortalize themselves in a specially installed guest book on Plexiglas, and a photo box provided lasting memories.
School country home with a history - and a future
The Strümpfelbrunn school hostel was opened in 1970. Since then, over 118,000 children and young people have visited the school country home. The foundation
Schullandheim Strümpfelbrunn is run by the district of Ludwigsburg and the Kreissparkasse Ludwigsburg.
Further information about the school country home can be found at www.schullandheim-struempfelbrunn.de.
