Working groups (AGs)

If you like music and enjoy singing, then the choir is the right place for you.
(Years 5–10)

At the beginning of each rehearsal, we warm up with short, often funny songs/melodies. Sometimes we also sing a canon. Then we practise songs that we would like to perform at the Advent or summer concert, for example. At the end of the rehearsal, we sing "request songs" from the songbook. You can contribute ideas and requests for songs at any time!

We perform together at concerts and events.

Date: Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. (Mu3)

Contact: Ms Kruse

Would you like to learn English in a fun way with hand puppets, without having to cram? Are you interested in reading and acting out English stories? With Froggy, you'll learn English along the way and you'll also learn how to express yourself and present yourself. Froggy not only teaches you English, but also gives you confidence for school.

• For all fifth graders

Date: Tuesdays in room A 155

• 6th period for children without a profile
• 7th period for profile children

Contact person: Ms Wernke

Fancy playing football?

Then join the football club! This is where the most talented footballers at our school play. Together, we work on technique, tactics and team spirit and prepare for tournaments as part of the "Youth Training for the Olympics" programme.

• For boys and girls (clubs separated by gender)
• Preparation for tournaments as part of Youth Training for the Olympics
• Technical exercises (passing, shooting, dribbling)
• Game formats (2 vs. 2 to 5 vs. 5)
• Performance-oriented (if there are too many applicants, participation will be based on performance)

Date: Tuesdays, 8th/9th period (every 2 weeks)

Contact person for boys: Mr Vocks
Contact person for girls: Ms Börger

The school band is open to all pupils who enjoy making music together.

Making music together in a band is always fun anyway. What makes GGO special are the opportunities to perform in public within the school, but also outside, such as at the Lingen Old Town Festival. Another highlight is the international exchange with the Emij Young Orchestra (EYO) from our twin town Elbeuf Sur Seine (Normandy).

• Important requirements are basic knowledge of an instrument or a love of singing.

Contact: Mr Bako

The handball club introduces the basics of handball in a playful way. The training is primarily intended to be fun. It focuses in particular on throwing, passing and catching while moving, as well as dribbling. For those who want to train in a more performance-oriented way, we participate in the school tournament "Youth Training for the Olympics".

The club is primarily aimed at pupils in Years 5–9. Other year groups are also welcome by arrangement.

Time: Fridays from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the large sports hall

Contact: Mr Heuer / Dr Kaufhold

Helping Hearts is a group of dedicated students who have set themselves the goal of initiating and supporting both social and charitable activities and projects.

The club was founded in August 2019 by Dr Rolfes, the club leader. Projects organised by Helping Hearts include the popular cake sale during breaks, the waffle sale during Advent, and various other activities such as the raffle booth and the hot dog stand on Open Day.

As Helping Hearts needs even more support to implement its ideas and projects, all helping hands, but above all hearts, are very welcome!

Requirements:

• You must be at least in Year 7
• You are highly motivated and committed

Schedule: every two weeks during 7th and 8th period in multipurpose room C132

Contact person: Dr Rolfes

Do you play an instrument and want to make music with others? Then JOE, the Emsland Youth Orchestra, is just right for you! JOE is both the Georgianum school orchestra and a joint project with the Emsland Music School. That's why not only Georgianum students play in the orchestra, but also students from other schools in Lingen. And that's exactly what makes our musical mix so exciting!

Every Monday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., around 30 students from different schools meet up with us. Whether you play the violin, trumpet, flute, drums or something else entirely, if you play a string, wind or percussion instrument, you are very welcome to join us!

The JOE is led by Wanja Brinkmann (music school) and Alexander Neubauer (Georgianum). We rehearse in the Georgianum auditorium and occasionally there are special Saturday rehearsals. There we can make music together in a relaxed atmosphere without any school stress, and of course a large pizza party is part of the lunch break.

Musically, there is something for everyone: we play classical pieces, but also film music, cool pop and rock arrangements and much more. With this mix, we perform at various events, such as our annual Christmas and summer concerts or at events outside of school. So come along and become part of a strong musical community – we look forward to seeing you!

Date: Mondays, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria

Contact: Mr Neubauer

The Youth Research Club provides insights into various fields of research and enables you to work on your own research project and bring new findings to light.

In the club, you can learn new things in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, technology, computer science or mathematics and start your own research project. If you enjoy experimenting, have good ideas and enjoy gaining new insights, then the Youth Research Club is the right place for you.

The club also teaches strategies for generating new ideas, skills for writing a research paper and competencies for a successful presentation.

Date: Tuesdays or Wednesdays (every other week), 1:45–3:15 p.m.

Contact persons: Ms Sievering, Ms Doleski, Mr Grosse, Mr Glosemeyer

Are you interested in new technologies? Would you like to try out 3D printing or VR glasses? In the Maker Club, you can experiment with new technologies and implement your own project.

The Maker Club at our school focuses on creative development with new technologies. Students have the opportunity to implement their ideas using state-of-the-art tools and machines. Highlights of the club include:

• Programming: Development of software and algorithms for various applications
• 3D printers: Creative models and prototypes are printed directly from digital designs
• Robotics: Building and programming robots that can perform various tasks autonomously
• Laser cutters: Precise cuts in materials such as wood, acrylic and paper enable the production of complex designs
• Soldering iron: Electronic circuits and components are soldered to develop functional devices
• Saw: Precise wood and metal work for robust and durable projects
• 3D glasses: Virtual reality and augmented reality for visualising and interacting with digital models
• Plotter: Precise drawings and cuts for graphic design and model making

These technologies offer students the opportunity to express their creativity while acquiring valuable technical skills.

Date: Mondays, 1:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m. in the Maker Space

Contact: Mr Felschen

The Mathematics Club prepares students for the numerous competitions in which Georgianum participates.

It promotes problem-solving skills by teaching valuable heuristics (problem-solving strategies). Cool tasks from the fields of arithmetic, logic, number theory, algebra, analysis, geometry, combinatorics and stochastics show how much fun mathematics can be. Our competitions (where participation is possible):

• Mathematics Olympiad
• Kangaroo Mathematics Competition
• Bolyai Team Competition
• Computer Science Beaver Competition
• Emsland Mathematics Olympiad (ELMO)
• National Mathematics Competition

Date: Wednesdays, 1:45–3:15 p.m. in room C143

Contact persons: Mr Glosemeyer, Ms Hibbel

If you like music and enjoy singing, then the upper school choir is the right place for you.
(Years 11–13)

We sing together – it's just fun! Here, you can actively contribute to and enrich school concerts and events with your music. You can also train your voice and develop your skills.

We practise one- and two-part songs to perform at concerts or events. Anyone who wants to can also take on a solo part. You are welcome to bring song requests at any time.

Schedule: We rehearse by arrangement, adapted to the respective timetables.

Contact person: Ms. Kruse

Would you like a break from sitting and thinking in class? Then come to the percussion club. Here you will have the opportunity to play rousing grooves with a wide variety of rhythm instruments. It doesn't take much to make music. Anything you can get your hands on can produce sounds: drainpipes, brooms, buckets, chairs, barrels, old car tyres and pencils are never safe from being used as percussion instruments. But classic percussion instruments such as shakers, guiros, rattles, tambourines, congas and bongos also guarantee a rousing groove and can accompany catchy melodies on mallet instruments (xylophone, metallophone, PVC pipe drum). In the percussion club, we will play rhythmic pieces in various ways, but we will also compose our own grooves and pieces together using a wide variety of instruments and everyday objects.

Date: Mondays 1:30–2:30 p.m. in MU 1 / cafeteria

Contact: Mr Neubauer

Rowing combines technical precision, strength, endurance and concentration – a full-body workout on the water.

We learn rowing technique and boat knowledge, train balance in singles and coordination in a team. Community and fair play are also important: the new boathouse invites you to linger; highlights include "Youth Training for the Olympics" and St. Nicholas Day rowing. Those who want more can also train outside of the club. There is also an exchange programme with our partner club in Burton (England), which provides valuable international insights.

Date: Tuesdays 2:30–5:30 p.m. (winter: 2:00–3:30 p.m.) in the GTRV boathouse (Jahnstraße 14)

Contact: Mr Mentrup

Safe Space is essentially about strengthening each other and unleashing new powers (empowerment). The offer is aimed at all pupils at Georgianum. So if you feel that you are not being heard or seen in everyday school life, Safe Space can be a place for regular exchange of experiences.

The meetings are voluntary and not compulsory, so new participants can join at any time and others can leave. This makes Safe Space a very free space for students.

Interested?

Feel free to drop by one of our meetings spontaneously. The time will be published in the newsletter. There will be no notice board listing the participants in the working group.

Date and location: will be published in the newsletter

Contact person: Mr Amo-Antwi

The chess club offers interested pupils of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to develop their enthusiasm for the royal game and improve their skills through friendly competition in the club and at tournaments.

We deepen and train our skills. To do this, we work on chess puzzles and learn important strategies and tactics. Of course, we also spend plenty of time actually playing chess!

Date: Mondays/Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in room C 019

Contact: Mr Herbrüggen

Welcome to our school library – a place full of stories and adventures!

Here, a dedicated team of students manages the library and ensures that everyone is welcome. Whether you're looking for exciting novels, educational non-fiction books, magazines or manga comics – there's something for everyone. Come by, be inspired and enjoy the magic and tranquillity of reading. We look forward to seeing you!

In addition, the student library, together with the German department, is responsible for the annual reading competition for Year 6 pupils. The competition is a wonderful opportunity to promote the joy of reading, get to know a variety of text types and showcase one's (reading) skills in front of an audience.

Contact persons: Ms Voss, Ms Lange

Relics is our first band club for pupils in Years 5 to 8.

Making music with other students of the same age is just a lot of fun, as is performing the pieces we have practised in front of an audience.

We practise pieces from different areas of rock and pop music that are relatively easy to play. Our highlights also include several public performances inside and outside the school, such as the Lingen Old Town Festival.

If you have basic skills on an instrument and/or enjoy singing, please feel free to come to a rehearsal.

Time: Fridays from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m.

Contact: Mr Rosen

The school first aid service is an integral part of school life and promotes helpfulness and cooperation. In the club, participants receive thorough first aid training and further qualifications. They learn to take responsibility, think ahead and remain calm in emergencies; at the same time, they develop team spirit, communication skills and empathy.

Assignments take place during breaks and at school events under the supervision of a teacher and complement the school's first aid structures. The certified qualifications are also useful in private and professional life and can strengthen job applications. In addition, the school first aiders take part in the "h.e.l.p." simulation game and carry out a humanitarian project – the basis for certification as a "Humanitarian School".

Contact: Dr Kaufhold

Do you play the violin, viola, cello or double bass? Then become a member of the string choir.

With currently 25 students from all grades at Georgianum, we make music under the direction of Felix Hammer from the Emsland Music School and Johannes Badde from our school. Together with students from other schools in Lingen, who all meet for the string choir, we discover new worlds of sound through the full sound of our group. Here, everyone can contribute with their instrument and gain new enjoyment from making music, especially through our joint performances. We meet to practise classical pieces as well as film music and popular music.

Date: Rehearsals on Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for school events, but also for extracurricular concerts.

Contact: Mr Badde

Whether acting, directing or coming up with your own ideas – in our theatre club (years 5–9), we bring theatre to life!

We act, improvise and develop plays from books or with ChatGPT. Creativity, courage and team spirit are at the heart of what we do. Join us and bring your story to the stage!

Date: Mondays from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. on the cafeteria stage

Contact: Ms Tilmann-Bürger

The "GeMixed-AG" is aimed at pupils in Year 8 and above who are interested in technology and enjoy taking a look behind the scenes at school events. In the club, participants learn how to use the technical equipment in the canteen and take on technical support roles at school events such as concerts, performances and other functions.

In doing so, they gain practical experience in the areas of sound, lighting and event technology and work responsibly as part of a team.

Schedule: There are no fixed weekly meetings; meetings and assignments are arranged at short notice and in line with upcoming events. This keeps the club flexible and varied.

Contact: Mr Albers

Want to make the world a better place? Then join our environmental working group!

Together, we maintain the biotope, process the delicious apples from the orchard and create bee-friendly areas. We also take care of the fish and tend to our herb garden. We shape nature at our school with our hearts and hands – join us and contribute your ideas for a greener school!

• Maintenance projects in the biotope and herb garden
• Creating new flower beds
• Processing the grown produce
• Maintaining the aquariums
• Smaller environmental projects such as making solid shampoo, building insect hotels and much more.
• Insights into beekeeping in collaboration with Ms Rügge

Time: Mondays 1:45–3:15 p.m.

Contact person: Ms Stockhorst

• Open all day Monday to Friday. The school building is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., allowing pupils to arrive at their leisure, socialise or wind down at the end of the day.
• Lunch break (approx. 45 minutes) between morning and afternoon lessons: hot meal in the canteen plus time for relaxation or short activities (exercise, music/art, practical work). The food on offer follows the school's health concept.

• Up to two afternoons of compulsory lessons are possible within the timetable. On another afternoon, there is the choice of language or extracurricular activity; additional extracurricular activities can be taken voluntarily.
• Registration takes place via IServ, where the content, day of the week, time, location and target age groups are listed.
• Clubs usually last for one semester; regular attendance is noted in the school report.

Homework supervision at school, supervised by school social worker Sophia Beckmann. Supervision is divided into a work phase (1:45–2:45 p.m.) and a subsequent free time phase (2:45–3:15 p.m.). It offers a quiet environment, provides support with structuring and helps with questions.

Dates: Tuesday & Thursday, 1:45–3:15 p.m.

Contact: Ms Beckmann (school social worker)

Places to relax, exercise opportunities for active people, music/art offerings and practical creative activities – choose according to your interests.

• Emsland Music School
• Cooperative network for the promotion of gifted children
• Student Academy/Ludwig Windthorst House
• Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences/Lingen
• etc.

Welcome, for example, to working groups/projects, information days/celebrations, as a speaker (prevention, media, road safety), as an escort on trips/competitions or in career guidance.

• Sports halls (including weight room)
• Indoor swimming pool
• Sports fields
• Canteen with lounge areas
• School library (quiet study areas and computer stations)
• Maker space
• Rehearsal rooms
• Group rooms
• Quiet areas