The Friedrich-Bergius School in Friedenau has been in the headlines again, this time due to a large-scale police operation following an attack by a group of students from another school on Bergius students. The incident, which involved the use of baseball bats and slings, was sparked by a misunderstanding, as the intended target of the attack was not present.
The school, once considered a model of discipline and creativity, has been plagued by constant threats, bullying, and violence, as reported in a previous article. The school’s administration has been criticized for its lack of effective measures to address these issues, such as providing coaching and supervision for teachers.
The school’s demographics have changed significantly, with a majority of students coming from migrant families, many of whom have limited proficiency in German. The school’s lack of resources, including a non-existent sports hall, has also been cited as a contributing factor to the problems.
The article highlights the need for a fundamental overhaul of the school’s curriculum and a focus on providing a sense of belonging and future prospects for its students. It also criticizes the tendency to ignore the root causes of the problems and instead focus on superficial solutions.
The school’s situation is a microcosm of the larger issues facing German society, including the decline of industry, the shift of the economy towards finance, and the resulting lack of opportunities and sense of disconnection among many young people. The article concludes that the school’s problems are a symptom of a broader societal crisis, and that the country’s leaders must take a more critical and honest look at the state of the nation and its future prospects.