Abitur 2025: Miesbach celebrates farewell to the G8 with Star Hour”!

Abitur 2025: Miesbach celebrates farewell to the G8 with Star Hour”!

Today, June 28, 2025, the ceremonial certificate award ceremony for the district's last G8 class took place at the Miesbach high school. With Claudia Reiserer as director, the high school graduates were invited to celebrate this symbolic moment. The event was a real “great moment,” as the director described the dismissal, and offered space for reflection on the challenges of the past few years, including the corona pandemic and military conflicts worldwide.

A total of 108 students received their Abitur certificate, with four of them graduating with the dream grade of 1.0. Almost one in four graduates achieved a grade below 2.0, which underlines the achievements of this year group. For 112 students in the twelfth grade, 109 of whom were admitted to the Abitur, this was an important step towards a promising future.

A moving celebration

The festivities were accompanied by prominent guests such as District Administrator Olaf von Löwis (CSU) and Mayor Gerhard Braunmiller (CSU), who congratulated the graduates on their successes. Among other things, the district administrator recalled that knowledge is a central key to happiness; the poet Heinrich Heine was quoted as saying: “The stars of our happiness lie within ourselves.”

A special highlight of the ceremony was the musical contribution of the chamber choir, which presented “Count on me” by Bruno Mars. Students like Flora Schreier, who played the concert harp, and Johanna Fischer remembered their formative time at the school in their speeches. The high school graduates then released balloons that symbolized their wishes for the future.

A look into the future of the Abitur

The passing of the last G8 class comes at a time of change in Germany's education system. Many federal states, including Bavaria, Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia, are returning to the G9 system, which means a longer period of schooling before general university entrance qualification. Saarland and Baden-Württemberg are also following suit. This return could give students more freedom and independence in learning and reduce the high pressure that exists, especially in subjects such as mathematics, as ZDF reports.

However, the change for future years remains a big issue: There are no regular Abitur exams in Bavaria next year, which represents a challenge for students who repeat the 12th grade under G8 conditions. Only a few high schools offer a “safety net” for these peculiarities, which makes the situation even more difficult for affected students.

Background of the reforms

The discussion about G8 and G9 is not new. As the bpb makes clear, there were repeated changes between the systems, which were usually not evidence-based. Critics criticize the effectiveness of the G8 system, which is considered stressful for students and is often perceived as superficial. According to estimates, a reform of the reform could cost Bavaria 500 million euros, a high price tag, especially in the context of the ongoing teacher shortage and other challenges in the education system.

The ceremonial dismissal of the Miesbach graduates not only marks the end of a chapter in their lives, but also the beginning of a new era for the Bavarian education system, which continues to change. May the graduates' stars shine and light their path into the future as they face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with confidence.