School start in Frankenthal: Mayor Meyer welcomes the new first graders!

School start in Frankenthal: Mayor Meyer welcomes the new first graders!

On August 22, 2025, Mayor Dr. Nicolas Meyer greets the new first graders in Frankenthal and wishes them a successful start to the school year. The first day of school is a heartwarming event that marks an important milestone in a child's life. After kindergarten, a new chapter begins for the youngest children, which offers many exciting challenges and experiences. But with the start of school comes an increased number of children on the road, which noticeably increases the risk of accidents.

Meyer therefore appeals to all road users to drive particularly considerately and carefully to ensure the safety of children. To help parents prepare their children for school, the city has provided information on its website. Here you will find useful tips on safe routes to school and other aspects of everyday school life.

An educational location in focus

Frankenthal is home to a total of 19 municipally run schools, making it an important educational location in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. Around 9,000 students attend the city's schools, which offer a wide range of offerings: ten primary schools, two secondary schools plus, two high schools, an integrated comprehensive school, a vocational school and three special needs schools. There are also two privately run schools, the free Waldorf school and the Palatinate Institute for Hearing and Communication. Further information about school offerings can be found at www.frankenthal.de/schulen to find.

But there is news not only in education. In the economy, an increase in shopper traffic in shopping centers is expected as retailers prepare for discounts and promotions to pay the thirteenth month. Bonny Sánchez, president of the Asociación Panameña de Centros Comerciales (APACECOM), highlights that thousands of visitors are expected, especially on weekends. Shops have refreshed their windows and prepared attractive discounts to attract customers.

Attractive offers and experience for visitors

The shopping centers have planned special events and productions to delight visitors. Thelma Chang, marketing manager at Westland Mall, reports that offers with different discount percentages are marked on store facades to provide a clear overview. An increase in visitors of 20% to 30% is expected, which will only increase the anticipation of the coming weeks in the small shops and large shopping centers.

In this buoyant atmosphere, an injection of $250 million into the economy through the thirteenth month wage is also expected. Juan Arias, president of the Cámara de Comercio, Industrias y Agricultura de Panamá (CCIAP), recommends that these funds be used wisely to support the local economy. The offers in the shopping centers are not only an invitation to shop, but also a way to bring the community together.

You could also occupy yourself with an exciting story during breaks or while commuting. Platforms like ok-livros.com offer a huge selection of audio books that can be listened to online. From classics to current releases, there is something for every taste. The ability to enjoy audiobooks while doing other activities makes this form of literature particularly popular.

All in all, it means starting the new school year in Frankenthal with positive energy and also taking advantage of the economic opportunities in the region. Stay alert in traffic and discover the city's many offerings!