School Restrooms in Solingen Now Equipped with Cleaning Lights for Toilets
In the city of Solingen, a significant initiative named the "Light Toilet Renovation" program has been making a positive impact on the local school system since the fall of 2023. As part of this program, twelve elementary schools have received renovations aimed at making school toilets more hygienic, comfortable, and less smelly for students.
The program, which has cost around one million euros so far, has focused on renewing faucets, toilets, and partition walls, with the tiled floor in all school toilets replaced with a resilient resin floor. The work for the program has been primarily carried out by Solingen companies, ensuring local businesses benefit from the project.
Mayor Tim Kurzbach presented the program at Boeckerhof Elementary School, where the issue of students not adhering to rules has been a long-standing topic. Principal Petra Schrader noted that both teachers and students at the school are actively involved in ensuring the rules are followed in the renovated school toilets. The school parliament is also addressing this issue, aiming to address student behaviour and encourage respect for school property.
Fourteen out of 22 Solingen elementary schools have received a "Light Toilet Renovation" or core-renovation, leaving eight still pending. The city administration is taking tough action against vandalism in school toilets, with potential criminal charges for offenders. The city service schools head, Oliver Vogt, emphasises the importance of users handling school toilets with care.
After the elementary schools, special schools and secondary schools will be covered in the "Light Toilet Renovation" program. A total of 4 to 4.5 million euros will be invested in the toilet renovations of the elementary schools. The program aims to create a more welcoming and hygienic environment for students, contributing to a positive school atmosphere.
While specific cost breakdowns and program details for the "Light Toilet Renovation" program in Solingen could not be found in publicly available sources, it is likely that such information can be found on the Solingen city or North Rhine-Westphalia educational authority websites. For accurate and official information, consult local government resources or the city administration directly.
The "Light Toilet Renovation" program, aimed at upgrading school facilities for a better education-and-self-development environment, has allocated 4 to 4.5 million euros for the renovation of elementary schools in Solingen. To foster a more responsible attitude among students, Boeckerhof Elementary School's school parliament is proactively addressing the issue of student behavior towards school toilets.
