Nominations for the Icelandic Education Awards 2022 must be received by 1 June. The aim of the awards is to enhance the standing of educational reform and to draw public attention to ambitious and high-quality school and leisure activities for children and young people. One award is given for outstanding school and leisure activities, one award for an outstanding teacher and one award for an outstanding development project, as well as special […]
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Summer Reading 2022 starts on 1 June
The Hafnarfjörður Library's Summer Reading Programme starts as usual on 1 June and runs until 3 September, when it will be celebrated in style with a harvest festival! Welcome to take part in the Hafnarfjörður Library's Summer Reading. As before, you will be able to register for the summer reading both at the library itself and online, the reader of the week will be drawn throughout the period and materials sent to all […]
Good deeds by students that promote and strengthen the community
Redesign, reuse and rice pudding. The Environmental and Charity Week for the senior pupils of Skarðshlíðarskóli ended on 8 April with a charity market where pupils sold new and redesigned garments, jewellery from recycled materials, purses made from plastic packaging, books and rice pouches. The students presented forty rice pouches to the Bereavement Centre in support of this important organisation, which is based at the St. Jó Life Quality Centre in Hafnarfjörður. The students were, as expected, pleased with […]
Coordinated Analysis – Civil Defence web portal
Harmonised Risk and Resilience Analysis – Civil Defence Web Portal To simplify the work of municipalities in analysing and resolving the crises that arise in Iceland, Civil Defence has developed a web portal which maintains a harmonised analysis for each municipality. The web portal provides access to Civil Defence guidelines for risk analysis and […]
Cultural and health walks in Hafnarfjörður 2022
Come out for a walk/play every Wednesday this summer. This summer, guided town walks are on offer every Wednesday. Most walks take about an hour, participation is free and everyone is welcome. The walks are a collaboration between Hafnarfjörður Library, the Hafnarfjörður Folk Museum, Hafnarborg and Healthy Town of Hafnarfjörður. Please note that the programme is subject to change. 1 June at 20:00 […]
Reduced opening hours at Ásvallalaug this weekend
On the weekend of 28th and 29th May, Ásvallalaug will have an early opening due to a swimming competition for the Disabled Sports Federation. On Saturday 28th May, Ásvallalaug will be open from 8 am to 2 pm, and on Sunday 29th May, Ásvallalaug will be open from 8 am to 1.30 pm. Further information about the swimming pools in Hafnarfjörður. Entry is free for children under 18 to the swimming pools in Hafnarfjörður.
Hraunvallaraskóli in 2nd place in Skólahreysti 2022
Hraunvallaskóli on the podium for the first time – congratulations! The finals of Skólahreysti 2022 were held on 21 May at Mýrin in Garðabær. The atmosphere was electric. All teams achieved good results and the spectators were on their feet, cheering on their schools. It was Flóaskóli that emerged victorious with 61.5 points, Hraunvallaskóli in second place with […]
Transport ideas – from Lækjargata to Kaplakriki
The Road Administration's proposals for solutions on the Reykjanesbraut in a heavily trafficked area. Representatives from the Road Administration attended a meeting of the Planning and Building Committee on 26 April. (item 1 on the agenda) and presented initial proposals for changes to the Reykjanesbraut from Lækjargata to Kaplakriki. Improved traffic flow and road safety on the section from Lækjargata to Álftanesvegur is part of the Capital Region Transport Agreement, and with the agreement's approval, […]
Allocation from the Development Fund for the Coordination of Refugee Reception
Allocation from the Development Fund for the Coordinated Reception of Refugees The Minister for Social Affairs and the Labour Market has allocated nearly 20 million króna from the Development Fund for the Coordinated Reception of Refugees. Those municipalities that have an agreement with the ministry on the coordinated reception of refugees can apply for grants from the fund, and the allocation was overseen by the Association of Icelandic Municipalities and the Centre for Multiculturalism. In total, four municipalities received a grant from the fund. […]
A graduating class at Hlíðarendi creates Flower Town
The main places in Hafnarfjörður are reflected in a graduation exhibition – through their eyes. For many years, the graduating group of pupils from the Hlíðarendi nursery school has visited the mayor at Hafnarfjörður Town Hall for a chat and with questions about life and existence in their town. The visit is part of the group's tour of the town, and following the visit, the mayor receives a return invitation to the nursery where the group […]