At Salem , involvement in extracurricular activities and the life in the boarding community and academic achievement are equally emphasized . All students in the upper years must engage in community service such as Nautical Service , THW ( Technical Support Organisation ) extended First Aid , Community Service ( Kindergarten , Disabled people 's home , etc. ) or Fire brigade at least one afternoon per week . During the terrible aeroplane accident of 2002 in Überlingen , Salem Students were some of the first at the scene . All students must also participate in a regular program of sports and/or outdoor pursuits such as Outward Bound , Football , Rugby or Gymnastics . Participation in theatre , music and visual-arts extracurricular programs , while not mandatory , is strongly encouraged . The student orchestra in Salem is regarded to be one of the foremost youth-orchestra 's in Germany and travels around the world to perform its music , such as a recent trip to Beijing , China
aeroplane accident of 2002 in Überlingen
2002 Überlingen mid-air collision
Schule Schloss Salem