Authorities in Saxony are investigating a series of disturbing incidents at a secondary school in Schleife, where a project week intended to teach students about “courage” allegedly devolved into the display of pornographic material. The scandal has sparked a police investigation and a review by the state’s Ministry of Education, following reports that 14- and 15-year-old students were exposed to explicit imagery without adult supervision.
The controversy centers on the “Dr. Marja Grollmuß” secondary school in the Görlitz district. During a project week in March, two female course leaders from Berlin were brought in to lead a theater project. However, parents have since filed criminal complaints, alleging that the instructors showed the 9th-grade class graphic images, including close-ups of penises and depictions of oral sex between men via TAG24.
The fallout was immediate. The school terminated the employment of the two instructors after the first day of the planned five-day project. The Amadeu Antonio Foundation, a non-profit organization that had provided funding for the project, has since distanced itself from the instructors and stopped its financial support via LR-Online.
As of April 15, 2026, the police in Weißwasser are conducting an investigation into the two adult female suspects on suspicion of distributing pornographic content to minors under the age of 18 via TAG24.
Investigation Into Educational Oversight and Conduct
A primary point of contention in the ongoing investigation is the lack of supervision during the sessions. According to reports, teachers were not present in the classroom when the explicit materials were shown. The students were left alone with the two women, one of whom was reportedly a trained educator via TAG24.
This lapse in oversight has led to significant distress among the student body. Reports indicate that some students in the 9th-grade class were left “distraught” by the nature of the photos displayed during the workshop via TAG24. The incident has raised serious questions regarding the vetting process for external instructors and the internal protocols for supervising project-based learning in Saxony.
Beyond the pornographic content, the project week has been marred by further political controversy. It has been reported that leaflets critical of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party were distributed among the students during the event via TAG24. This has added a layer of political tension to an already volatile situation, as the community grapples with the intersection of education, sexual pedagogy, and political activism in the classroom.
The Role of the Amadeu Antonio Foundation
The Amadeu Antonio Foundation, which funded the theater project, has moved quickly to sever ties with the individuals involved. The foundation stated that it is distancing itself from the two women, who have been described in some reports as left-wing extremists via Junge Freiheit.
The foundation’s decision to stop funding was a direct response to the allegations of inappropriate content being presented to minors. By withdrawing support, the foundation aims to clarify that the actions of the instructors did not align with its organizational standards or the intended goals of the funding provided for the “courage” themed project via LR-Online.
Timeline of Events in Schleife
| Date/Period | Event |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | A project week themed “Courage” is held for 9th-grade students at Oberschule “Dr. Marja Grollmuß.” |
| Day 1 of Project | Two instructors from Berlin display explicit images; school fires instructors following parent protests. |
| Post-Project | Parents file criminal complaints regarding the distribution of pornographic material to minors. |
| April 15, 2026 | Police in Weißwasser confirm investigations into two female suspects; Amadeu Antonio Foundation stops funding. |
Legal and Educational Implications
The legal focus currently rests on the “distribution of pornographic content to under-18s.” Under German law, the dissemination of such material to minors is a criminal offense, and the police investigation by the Revierkriminaldienst Weißwasser is seeking to determine the extent of the violation and the intent of the instructors via TAG24.
From an educational standpoint, the Saxony Ministry of Education is reviewing the circumstances that allowed external contractors to operate without the presence of school staff. The incident highlights a critical failure in the “duty of supervision” (Aufsichtspflicht), a legal requirement for educators to ensure the safety and well-being of students during school hours.
The impact on the students is being monitored, with reports of “distraught” pupils indicating a need for psychological support. The school administration must now navigate the process of restoring trust with parents and students while cooperating with law enforcement and state educational authorities.
The next confirmed step in this case is the ongoing criminal investigation by the police in Weißwasser and the administrative review by the Ministry of Education to determine if disciplinary actions are required against school leadership for the lack of supervision.
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