Visibly Soiled Sign - A Expressive State of Affairs
Hey there! This rundown on a shabby gym at Maria Kunigunda Elementary School is more than just an eye-sore - it's a reflection of the entire sports facility's state.
I took a peek at this joint following requests from a bunch of parents and a sports club that regularly trains here with kiddos. The scene wasn't pretty: The toilets, putting it mildly, were questionable when it came to cleanliness. To top it off, trainers even had to shell out their own rolls of TP. This is a big fat NO, mate!
When I had a chat with parents whose children use this gym for both school and club sports, I heard something troubling: This mess has been going on for ages. Even scarier? The principal and the support association's head honcho, Michael Schwamborn, have been aware of these issues for quite a while. Yet, there's been no improvement. It's almost like they've accepted the situation without batting an eye!
Michael Schwamborn isn't just the head of the support association but also an SPD city councilor and the sports committee chief in Essen. So, what on earth did he get elected for if he won't stand up for the condition of a municipal gym in his own district? Neither for the schoolkids nor for the clubs!
And what about Simone Stodiek, the SPD district rep and the inclusion officer of the district council V? What did she get elected for if she stays silent and doesn't take initiative when faced with such obvious shortcomings?
The sports and baths operations? Basically MIA. Looks like they're turning a blind eye.
I promised the parents I'd chat up the sports and baths operations, the school office, and the sports committee stat. Cause it's unacceptable that children and coaches have to sweat it out in such conditions. Cleanliness, safety, and a functioning environment are non-negotiables - whether it's school sports or club sports!
We gotta make sure those who carry the responsibility don't shy away when action is needed.
Denis Gollan, Independent candidate for Karnap and Altenessen-Nord in the municipal election, September, 2025.
In light of the poor sports facility conditions at Maria Kunigunda Elementary School, it's concerning that the sports committee chief, Michael Schwamborn, has been unresponsive to the issue despite being an SPD city councilor in Essen. Similarly, Simone Stodiek, the SPD district rep and inclusion officer, should take initiative when faced with such clear shortcomings in the school's education-and-self-development sector. General-news outlets and sports media should also bring attention to this issue, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness, safety, and a functioning environment for both school and club sports.
