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Our boarding school village in the media
The Lietz Boarding School in Haubinda regularly makes headlines—whether through special events, exciting projects, or anniversaries. On this page, you’ll find a selection of articles that have been published about us. Enjoy reading!
2024
Classic Car Meet in Haubinda – Report from the Südthüringer Rundschau (September 11, 2024)
“Only Winners at the Classic Car Meet”
Men of Steel and Cardboard Cars – that was the Rundschau’s headline for the classic car meet. Vehicles from the GDR era were displayed with great attention to detail, bringing back memories for the guests.
Classic Car Show in the Boarding School Village – Freies Wort (September 3, 2024)
180 vehicles on two or four wheels, all at least 30 years old, were on display in Haubinda. The event was organized as a fundraiser and drew a large crowd.
Haubinda Is Still Looking for Classic Cars – Südthüringer Rundschau (August 6, 2024)
A trip down memory lane: The boarding school village was preparing for its big classic car meet.
2023
School Festival at the Lietz Boarding School – inSüdthüringen.de (May 8, 2023)
“A School Festival at Lietz – Impostors and Sustainability”
Feature film about Hermann Lietz – inSüdthüringen.de (February 22, 2023)
“Onward!” – The Lietz film about the progressive educator premiered.
Note: Due to the overwhelming response, the film’s run has been extended until March 7, 2023.
New Lietz Academy – Freies Wort (November 15, 2022)
The Lietz Academy was founded to prepare children for real life.
2021
120 Years of Haubinda – Freies Wort (May 29–30, 2021)
The anniversary was celebrated with hope and team spirit.
The Founder Felt the Magic of the Place – Freies Wort (April 22, 2021)
An article about the educational pioneer Hermann Lietz and the magic of the place called Haubinda.
Back to School in Haubinda – Freies Wort (March 12, 2021)
“We’re reopening the school!” – A pioneer in COVID-19 self-testing.
2020
Coronavirus Crisis – www.rundschau.info (April 13, 2020)
“A Rock in the Storm Amid the Coronavirus Crisis” – The school cafeteria proves to be a valuable resource in times of crisis.
2019
Christmas Market in Haubinda – Südthüringer Rundschau (December 14, 2019)
“More Than Just Mulled Wine and Bratwurst”
Christmas Market – Freies Wort (December 10, 2019)
“Anticipation, the greatest joy …”
Sports Field Opens – ZweiLänder Magazine (Oct. 2019)
New sports facility thanks to an unusual but successful fundraising campaign.
Sports Field Dedication – Freies Wort (September 17, 2019)
A misfortune gives rise to a new project for the school community.
Article on Deutschlandfunk Kultur (June 17, 2019): “Hard
work and education alone are no longer enough”
School Festival in Haubinda – inSüdthüringen.de (May 7, 2019)
“Not a village school, but a school village”
Schul-Konsum – Freies Wort (March 20, 2019)
“Just do what others don’t”
School Counseling Day – Freies Wort (February 25, 2019)
“Exploring the Boarding School Village”
Math Competition – inSüdthüringen.de (January 3, 2019)
“Six math whizzes tackle the state qualifying round”
2018
Prime Minister Ramelow Pays a Visit – Freies Wort (October 25, 2018)
Politics Up Close: Thuringia’s Prime Minister Ramelow Visited Haubinda.
School-Museum Collaboration – Freies Wort (July 11, 2018)
“Schools and Museums: A Fruitful Collaboration”
2016
Süddeutsche.de (June 30, 2016)
“Values for Life” – A Look at the Unique School Program in Haubinda.
Bauern Zeitung (Week 14, 2016) “Managing
Director at 15” – Students Run Their Own Village Store.
