Katedralskolan, Lund facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lund Cathedral School |
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Sweden
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1085 AD |
| School district | Lund, Scania |
| Head of school | Ingalill Fritzon |
| Staff | 50 |
| Faculty | 100 |
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Number of students | 1450 |
| Website | Link |
Katedralskolan, also known as Lund Cathedral School, is a very old and famous school in Lund, Sweden. It was started way back in 1085 by a Danish king named Canute the Saint. This makes it the oldest school in all of Scandinavia and one of the oldest in Northern Europe! Even though it's a public school (meaning it's funded by the government), it's quite hard to get into. Many students want to study here.
The School's Long History
The school began with a gift from the Danish king Canute the Saint. At first, it was likely a special school for training priests and other church leaders. This is why it's called the "Cathedral School."
For its first 750 years, the school was right next to the Cathedral in Lund. But in 1837, the school moved to a new building called Viffertska gården. This building was very important in Lund since the 1500s. For two years in the early 1700s, the Swedish king Charles XII even lived there!
Even with many wars and times when the region switched between Danish and Swedish rule, the school has always kept teaching. It has been open continuously since it started in 1085.
What the School is Like Today
Today, Lund Cathedral School is a high school, or gymnasium, for students aged about 16 to 19. Around 1400 students attend the school. They can choose from seven different study programs. These include the Science Program, the Social Science Program, the Economy Program, and the IB Diploma Programme.
In 2009, a special History Program began at the school. This was part of a government plan to create unique programs in certain subjects at selected schools. It is the only History program of its kind in Sweden. It is offered as a special version of the Social Science program.
The Cathedral School uses six different buildings today. These are the main building, The Charles XII house, The Brunius house, The Svanegatshouse, Cathedral School West, and the Svane School. Many well-known people have studied here. These include the actor Max von Sydow and several important politicians. Famous Swedish sports stars like Max Salminen and Henrik Stenson also went to this school.
Student Clubs and Activities
The school has many student clubs. Two of the oldest and most respected are the theatre club Scenia and the photography club Asarna.
Scenia started in 1945. One of its first members was the famous actor Max von Sydow. The drama group put on many different Swedish plays. This became a tradition that new students continued each year. Scenia was very active in the 1950s. Later, it was restarted as Katterevyn in the 1980s. Today, Katterevyn is a type of student comedy show called a Spex. It is performed every spring. About 150 students work together on the show each year.
In 2016, a team from the school made history. They were the first team from Scandinavia to win a title in the Varsity Bowl Division at the International History Bee and Bowl European Championships. This big competition was held in Berlin that year.
