Werner-Heisenberg-Schule, A secondary school in the Möckern district of Leipzig.
The Werner-Heisenberg-Schule is a Gymnasium in Leipzig's Möckern district, housed in a building constructed between 1896 and 1912 and listed as a heritage monument. A sports hall complex with an attached student cafeteria was added between 2008 and 2010.
The building, erected between 1896 and 1912, first housed the 39th Volksschule, later the 39th Polytechnische Oberschule. In 1974 it was split into the 39th and 139th Oberschule. After renovation from 1989 to 1992 it reopened in 1992 as the 39th school in the form of a Gymnasium, and in 1994 it was renamed Werner-Heisenberg-Schule.
The school is named after physicist Werner Heisenberg, who worked at Leipzig University and developed foundational ideas in quantum physics. This naming reflects the school's emphasis on scientific inquiry and natural science as central values in education.
The school is located on Renftstraße in the Möckern district and is easily accessible by public transport; bus line 80 and tram lines 10 and 11 stop nearby. The campus with its classrooms and sports facilities is open to visitors during school events and special occasions.
The school is marked by a specialized science support program: the Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie offers talented students from ninth grade onward practical instruction in science and engineering through partnerships with external organizations. This program bridges classroom learning with real-world experience beyond standard instruction.
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