Bischöfliches St.-Hildegardis-Gymnasium dedicates new schoolyard

Bischöfliches St.-Hildegardis-Gymnasium dedicated its new schoolyard in Duisburg on Friday, September 18, 2026. The project, which includes a playground connected to a sports field opened last year, provides students with a space for play, sports, and learning.

The construction department of the Diocese of Essen completed the project in two years for 1.1 million euros, which was less than the original 1.3 million euro estimate and the planned three year timeline. Most of the work took place during school holidays. The renovated courtyard in the Dellviertel district features existing shade trees and a new climbing frame funded largely by the school's support association.

Duisburg First Mayor Edeltraud Klabuhn thanked the diocese for its commitment to the school, describing the project as a worthwhile investment in the future.