SPD urgently calls for expansion of the orphanage school in Esslingen!

SPD urgently calls for expansion of the orphanage school in Esslingen!

In Esslingen, the SPD council faction is currently causing a stir because it is calling for a comprehensive expansion of the orphanage school. This initiative is no coincidence, as the school urgently needs more space. From the 2026/2027 school year onwards, full-day care will be necessary, which will push the spatial capacities to their limits. The SPD has particularly set its sights on the Schwörhaus, which is currently being used for temporary exhibitions at the Schreiber Museum for children. The factual presentation shows that there is a suitable environment for an expansion of the orphanage school, as [Stuttgarter Nachrichten](https://www.stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/content.esslingen-spd-schwoerhaus-soll- Extension-fuer-waisenhofschule- Werden.dddefa95-f50b-4645-bcc1-991e9286ce70.html) reports.

The school management and support association of the orphanage school have already pointed out the increased need in several letters. In order to relocate the Schreiber Museum's exhibitions to another location from 2026, the city administration is asked to examine the financial and organizational possibilities. It is even being considered to initially house the exhibitions in containers, with Merkel Park as a potential location.

The Schwörhaus as a solution?

The SPD parliamentary group's plans include finding a permanent solution for exhibition operations. Alternative locations are also being considered, such as in the newly planned cultural quarter in Bebenhäuser Pfleghof or at another central location in the city. The renovation to expand the orphanage school could begin after the current exhibition is completed in October 2025. This would be an important step in meeting the demands of modern school education. The new all-day structure is particularly supported because it enables individual support for the students, which promotes the joy of learning and respectful interaction with one another, as the orphanage school itself emphasizes ( Orphanage school ).

The orphanage school emphasizes that it is a lively school community in which children, parents and teachers work together in an appreciative manner. Learning goes beyond the classroom through various projects and regular events. Dealing with environmental and resource protection is also a central point in school work. With a full-day program in an elective model lasting seven hours per day, the school meets the different needs of children and young people. The planned expansion could play a decisive role here.

A broad look at all-day care

In addition to the practical relevance, a current study by the DIPF (Leibniz Institute for Educational Research and Information) also sheds light on various aspects of all-day schools in Germany. Research shows that high-quality extracurricular activities have positive effects on children's motivation and grade development ( DIPF ). Topics such as school development, participation and the role of teachers are discussed, which could be of great interest to the orphanage school.

The developments in Esslingen represent not only spatial but also pedagogical modernization. It will be interesting to see how things surrounding the orphanage school and the Schwörhaus will develop further. The coming months could be decisive for what the educational landscape in Esslingen will look like. Because there is a lot to be done and politicians are called upon to show a good hand here!