From 16th to 21st November 2024, German learners of both Modern High School for Girls and Modern High School International took part in a youth camp, “Jugend gestalten Zukunft,” in Lonavla, Maharashtra. The Jugend gestalten Zukunft initiative aimed to promote the German language and culture but also focused on the sustainable development of children and young people. Participants created a play town centered on the theme of “Schools of the Future.” Through this engaging, hands-on experience, they reflected on their educational journey and envisioned ways to build sustainable schools.
The “Spielstadt” (play town) approach offered participants a chance to explore the educational systems of India and Germany while reimagining what schooling could look like in the future. Through learning by doing, students took on roles such as school authorities, teachers, parents, students, youth welfare officers, ministers, and even a mayor.
In the program’s kick-off workshops, participants learned about sustainability goals and how to integrate these into their designs. Throughout the activity, teams identified areas for improvement and presented their ideas in a School Parliament. The outcome included a mini exhibition of their concepts and a three-minute video in German, where they highlighted measures for building a sustainable school.
