A thrilling final of the 'Do You Know the Answer?' primary school quiz took place at Bæjarbíó last week, where teams from Áslandskóli and Víðistaðaskóli competed for the top two spots. The competition has so far been held online, but the final took place at Bæjarbíó, and it is safe to say that the level of excitement was high and the competition fierce. The Víðistaðaskóli team came out on top.
Ideas are sought for the programme of Bright Days, which will be held from 21st to 25th April in connection with the first day of summer, as in previous years. This time, a special emphasis will be placed on youth culture, and children and young people will be encouraged to take an active part. Bjartir dagar is a cultural festival that reflects all the diverse cultural activities that take place in […]
Hafnarfjörður is seeking parties to participate in the ongoing development and construction in Hamranes. There are seven development plots for around 60 dwellings on each plot in the eastern area, south of Hringhamar, which are ready for detailed planning work. It is not possible to apply for specific plots; instead, an application is made generally for a development plot in the area. About […]
Is your child entitled to a special sports and leisure grant? Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Minister for Social Affairs and Children launched a special scheme in 2020 whereby children from lower-income households are entitled to a special sports and leisure grant for the 2020-2021 school year. The grant is provided to primary school children born between 2005 and 2014 who live in households where the total income […]
A strong earthquake swarm is currently underway in the Reykjanes Peninsula and the capital region. The Civil Contingencies Unit of the National Commissioner of Police is urging people to familiarise themselves with earthquake safety and preparedness. Updated at 15:05: The Commissioner of the National Police, in consultation with the Metropolitan Police Chief, the South-Western Police Chief and the Icelandic Meteorological Institute, has declared a state of emergency due to a powerful earthquake swarm currently underway on the Reykjanes Peninsula. See the notice from the Civil Protection Department of the National Commissioner of Police. […]
The Civil Defence Division of the National Commissioner of Police reminds people of how to react and protect themselves against earthquakes, as well as what to do afterwards. You can read more at almannavarnir.is. Furniture: Secure cupboards, shelves and heavy items to the floor or a wall. Always keep the castors on furniture locked in place. If the castors do not have a lock, fit a frame around them […]
General crowd limits will be 50 people under new rules on gathering restrictions which come into effect on 24 February. A maximum of 200 customers will be permitted in shops, museums, churches and at certain events. Swimming pools and ski areas will be allowed to accommodate 75% of their maximum capacity. The same applies to health and […]
Generally, the maximum permitted number of students will be 150 in each room and mixing between bubbles will be permitted at all school levels, including universities. The rule on proximity will be 1 metre instead of two, and this will apply equally to students and staff. Masks will only need to be worn if it is not possible to maintain the 1-metre rule. At all other school levels […]
Swimming is free in Hafnarfjörður during the primary school winter break on 22-23 February: Ásvallalaug, Suðurbæjarlaug, Sundhöll Hafnarfjarðar. Let's take the opportunity – have fun swimming together! You can follow the number of visitors in the swimming pools in real time here. Have a happy and enjoyable half-term!
There are half-term holidays in the Hafnarfjörður primary schools on Monday and Tuesday, 22nd-23rd February, and elsewhere in the country, with a joint planning day on 24th February. To mark the occasion, there is, for example, free swimming for children and adults on these days at Ásvallalaug, Suðurbæjarlaug and Sundhöll Hafnarfjarðar. The Healthy City of Hafnarfjörður invites children and their families to take part in a fun bingo game during the winter break, where […]
