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"School partnerships promote mutual understanding and the growing together of Europe"

A group of Hungarian students with two accompanying teachers from the Corvin-Mátyás Gimnázium Budapest and Andrea Theile-Stadelmann, Head of the Carl Schaefer School (CSS), and two other CSS teachers were welcomed by Andreas Eschbach, Head of the Central Management and Schools Department of the District Office, on Wednesday (March 29). The Hungarians were guests at the district office as part of the exchange with the partner school Carl-Schaefer-Schule (CSS). "School partnerships promote mutual understanding and the growing together of Europe. This is how bridges and friendships are built," said Eschbach.

A diverse group of students and adults stands together in a formal setting, showcasing flags in the background. Participants display a range of expressions while dressed in casual and semi-formal attire, indicating a collaborative or celebratory event.

Andreas Eschbach (4th from right), Head of the District Office's Central Management and Schools Department, and Andrea Theile-Stadelmann (6th from right), Head of the Carl Schaefer School (CSS), with the pupils and teachers. Image: Ludwigsburg District Office.

The Hungarians will spend a total of seven days visiting the CSS and the district of Ludwigsburg. The program includes a visit to Ludwigsburg Castle and the city of Tübingen as well as a city rally in Ludwigsburg.

The school partnership between the Carl Schaefer School and theCorvin-Mátyás Gimnázium Budapest has existed since 1989. The school partnership was officially sealed in 1999, a tree planting ceremony was held at CSS in 2015 to mark the 25th anniversary of the partnership and the 30th anniversary was celebrated with an evening event at CSS in 2019. The student exchanges have been taking place regularly since 1994. However, they had to be canceled from 2020 to 2022 due to coronavirus.

CSS is a district-owned vocational school, while the Corvin-Mátyás Gimnázium Budapest comprises both a general and a vocational high school.