Shortly after the boarding school opened, everyone involved realised that the young residents needed a place where they could move around and let off steam, especially during the often very harsh winters in eastern Romania. It has long been scientifically proven that playful and physical activities have a positive influence on learning ability. As there were no such facilities in the city of Victoria and the surrounding area, the idea quickly arose to build a modern sports hall that could be used primarily for ball games.

The Werner Erkes Foundation financed the entire construction of the hall and made it possible on its own property directly adjacent to the boarding school. We would also like to take this opportunity to highlight the extraordinary personal commitment and dedication of the Friends of Lahai-Roi, who now run the sports hall together with the boarding school and thus contribute significantly to the success of the project.

The new hall also generates income – for example, by renting it out to sports clubs or using it as an event venue. These proceeds naturally benefit the boarding school project directly. For this reason, ancillary rooms such as changing rooms, toilets and catering areas were taken into account during the planning stage. Both at the opening and in daily operation, the great enthusiasm is clearly noticeable – among the children as well as among many adult visitors.

A granny flat for the head of the boarding school and sports hall and his family has also been integrated into the building. The resulting very short distances in an emergency give families and staff additional security.