Discover the Prenzlauer Oberschule: tradition meets innovation!
Prenzlau invites families to the “Philipp Hackert” secondary school: insights into everyday school life, conversations with teachers and discovering offers.

Discover the Prenzlauer Oberschule: tradition meets innovation!
Insight into the school world: Last Saturday, the Prenzlauer high school “Philipp Hackert” opened its doors to families and interested parties. The open day generated a lot of interest and gave visitors the opportunity to get an idea of everyday school life. Nordkurier reports In addition to getting to know the teachers, there was also information about full-time operations and school qualifications. Headmaster Martin Robeck was available to answer all of the families' questions and explained what makes the Hackert School so special.
The visitors had the opportunity to get a taste of various teaching subjects. Several trainees were also present who were able to gain a first impression of everyday school life, including a future specialist teacher for English and biology. What was particularly interesting for many was the school's facilities; Moritz Heinig from Drense was fascinated by the microscope in biology class. His mother, Marie, who is herself a former student of the school, said she was positive about the experience and praised the dedicated team of teachers.
An important step for the families
The decision for a secondary school is not easy, and parents agree: a change after sixth grade should be carefully considered. Jenny Metzer from Warnitz attended the school with her daughter Lotta, who was shortlisted. The connection and commuting options to Prenzlau played a crucial role for them. Andrea Muchow from Carmzow is also interested in a place for her son Nico, especially because of the offers in the fire department and the WAT room (science, work, technology).
School social worker Kathleen Freudenberg not only supports teachers, but also students, especially in difficult situations. Such offerings are important because they ensure a positive learning environment. The open day demonstrated the school's commitment to putting students and their families at the center.
Education outside the classroom
The importance of extracurricular education is also not neglected. Extracurricular learning venues have become established in recent years and offer a wide range of offerings for children and young people that go beyond traditional school lessons. They help to break down barriers to education and promote the social participation of the socially disadvantaged, as shown Education server can be read. The boundaries between the different educational offerings are becoming blurred, which is increasingly enriching school learning.
Many schools pursue the concept of all-day learning, which brings together different institutions and professions. Integration of digital learning spaces is another crucial step in increasing the opportunities for all students in extracurricular youth education.
With a lively exchange of ideas and experiences, the Prenzlauer Oberschule “Philipp Hackert” is on the right track to combine tradition with new approaches. The open day was a complete success and provided a good overview of the opportunities offered by the school, which is characterized by its diversity and openness.