Matura under police protection: safety precautions in Neusiedl!

Matura under police protection: safety precautions in Neusiedl!

Neusiedl am See, Österreich - A security incident today, on June 3, 2025, led to an increased police presence during the Matura tests in the Neusiedl school center. The decision to send all other pupils into the homeschool was made in close coordination with the educational directorate, such as Meindärd. Five schools are affected, including the Pannoneum, the Academy of Business (HAK/HAS), the high school, the Sports Middle School (SMS) and the Polytechnic School (PTS).

During the Matura exams that take place today under increased security measures, the pupils of these institutions were suspended in presence lessons. Regular lessons at the schools concerned was completely exposed to Tuesday, June 3. Fortunately, it has already been announced that the lessons should be recorded regularly from Wednesday.

increased security measures

The oral Matura and final exams take place despite the tense situation, with special precautions apply. After all, the examination format remains stable, which creates a certain normality for the Maturants. Excursions should also take place according to plan.

A look into the past shows that similar incidents led to short -term distance lessons at the end of March and the end of April. However, the continuous dialogue between schools and the educational directorate seems to ensure that the security challenges are adequately addressed.

Democratic promotion and prevention work

In a further context, the importance of education for democracy should not be underestimated. The goal of education for democracy is a central school task that also includes dealing with norms in a free society. As explained prevention day, the cooperation of schools with extra -curricular partners, in particular the police, plays an important role. Police work in prevention not only requires a high degree of professionalism, but also a democratic approach. The identification of various action orientations of police officers in the production of security in schools shows how important these partnerships are.

The close cooperation and the commitment of the police in pedagogical work help to raise awareness of security and norms among pupils. Such initiatives can prevent potential dangers and significantly improve the school climate.