Role models who inspire and guide through play, social interaction and creativity. The City of Hafnarfjörður is seeking cheerful and fantastic role models of all ages for the position of school and leisure time assistants at Hafnarfjörður's primary schools. The work has preventative, educational and developmental value, with an emphasis on encouragement and activity through positive guidance. Full-time and part-time positions are available for individuals who […]
The transport is free of charge for parents and guardians. The City of Hafnarfjörður's after-school bus will resume its service after the summer holidays on Monday, 29 August. All children in Years 1 to 4 in the City of Hafnarfjörður's primary schools are offered a lift to training sessions that start at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. The service runs every weekday until the Christmas holidays, unless cancelled […]
Yesterday, Thursday 26th August, tenders were opened for the construction of Haukar's sports hall at Ásvellir in Hafnarfjörður. The tenders were opened at 2 p.m. at the premises of the Environment and Planning Department of the City of Hafnarfjörður at Norðurhellu 2. In mid-June, the City of Hafnarfjörður invited tenders from contractors for the first phase of Haukar's sports hall, which involves building a fully-equipped sports hall at Ásvellir 1 with […]
Increasing opportunities for disabled people in the mainstream labour market. The Wasps project involves increasing opportunities for disabled people with high support needs to participate in the mainstream labour market. The emphasis is on giving the individuals the opportunity to try out the mainstream labour market with the support of assistants. A pilot project that evolved into becoming part of the town's service. The Wasps were originally […]
Verkherinn is an employment programme for young people with disabilities aged 16-20 and is located in Húsið, at 14 Suðurgata. One of Verkhersins' many projects this summer is to promote the health town of Hafnarfjörður and show it from the perspective of young people in Hafnarfjörður. A special media group within Verkhersinn is handling this promotion, and a dedicated Instagram account was opened at the beginning of the project.
The number of new children in nurseries in autumn 2022 is 426. Enrolment for the City of Hafnarfjörður's nurseries is going well, and all children born in May 2021 who were registered as residents of the municipality in May 2022 have received an offer of a nursery place.. The number of new children in nurseries in Hafnarfjörður in autumn 2022 is 426. The settling-in period began for most of them […]
School fees in independent primary schools in Hafnarfjörður abolished. From autumn 2022, school fees will be abolished and the municipality of Hafnarfjörður will pay an operating contribution of 100% to independent primary schools in the municipality. There are two independent primary schools in Hafnarfjörður: NÚ Framsýn menntun and Barnaskóli Hjallastefnunnar. With new service agreements with the schools, another step is taken towards […]
Reading Policy Revised and New Tools Introduced Reading is highly valued in Hafnarfjörður, and every possible avenue is used to promote and encourage the reading skills of children and young people in active collaboration between schools, institutions and homes. Seven years have passed since the Hafnarfjörður project 'Reading is the Game of Life' was launched. […]
Operations at St. Jó's Centre for Quality of Life remain unaffected. A fire broke out in an annexe of the centre at around eleven o'clock last night, in a building that was scheduled for demolition. The fire was extinguished successfully and no damage was caused to the main building which houses the St. Jó Wellbeing Centre. The centre's operations will not be disrupted as a result, and all those with appointments […]
The annual golf tournament for staff and councillors of the City of Hafnarfjörður was held in mild and fine weather at the Keili Golf Club in mid-August. Nearly 90 employees from various council departments, as well as councillors, signed up to play and were in full swing. The tournament is a traditional stableford competition with handicap, and a stroke play final for the golf champion. Competitions were held on both the 18 […]
