Booklets about the importance of reading to children have now been published. The leaflets, which are linked to the literacy policy of Hafnarfjörður, will be available in many places, for example in nurseries, health centres, with childminders, at after-school clubs and at Hafnarfjörður Library. The leaflet is available in Icelandic, English and Polish. Brochure in Icelandic (Icelandic) Brochure in English (English) Brochure in Polish (Polish) Reading is […]
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Parenting workshops
The City of Hafnarfjörður is providing education for parents of young children with the aim of raising parents' awareness of the importance of language development. Numerous studies have shown that by stimulating language development, it is possible to strengthen the foundational elements of literacy and support good academic achievement. This project is part of Hafnarfjörður's literacy strategy and is carried out in close collaboration with the Hafnarfjörður Public Library and […]
New headteacher of the Music School
Eiríkur G. Stephensen has been appointed Head of the Hafnarfjörður Music School. Eiríkur has spent most of his career as Head of the Eyjafjörður Music School, where he managed and developed music education across three schools in the Eyjafjarðarsveit municipality. In addition, Eiríkur has worked as a brass teacher and conducted various brass bands. Eiríkur holds a brass teaching qualification with the trumpet as his principal instrument […]
The First Mile at Skardshlíðarskóli
Pupils and teachers at Skarðshlíðarskóli ran the first of many „miles“ from the school today. It is a project based on a Scottish model called The Daily Mile, and the school is the first in Iceland to take part. Skarðshlíðarskóli opened in the autumn of 2017 in temporary premises but recently moved into a magnificent new building in Skarðshlíð, Hafnarfjörður. About […]
Guðrún appointed HR Manager
Guðrún Þorsteinsdóttir has been appointed Human Resources Manager for the City of Hafnarfjörður. From 2008 to 2015, Guðrún worked as the Human Resources Manager for Reykjanesbær, where she was responsible, among other things, for implementing the council's policies across all its institutions, as well as managing and leading staff development. Guðrún completed a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Iceland in 2015, and a diploma in Human Resources Management from EHÍ in 2009 […]
Applications open for the Christmas Village
Applications are now open for the Christmas Village at Thorsplan in Hafnarfjörður 2018. As before, the Christmas Village is looking to partner with individuals, organisations and businesses that have quality products at a good price and a diverse range of merchandise, with a promise of life and Christmas cheer at their stall. The Christmas Village will feature around 20 decorated modular houses which are […]
Town Council Meeting, 19 September
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday 19 September. The meeting will begin at 17:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. You can view the agenda here. You can watch the meeting live here.
800 students run the Olympic run
The 2018 ISI Olympic Run was launched at Hraunvallaskóli in Hafnarfjörður last Thursday in fine weather. Around 800 of the school's pupils took part in the launch of the run and could choose to run 2.5 km, 5 km or 10 km. Blossi, the mascot of the 2015 Small Nations Games, was on hand to cheer on the students and was a great hit. Ragnhildur Skúladóttir, Director of […]
Event and project grants
The Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants for projects and events in the fields of culture and the arts in Hafnarfjörður. Applications must be submitted electronically by 10 September 2018. Twice a year the Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður advertises grants for cultural activities to strengthen the cultural life of Hafnarfjörður. The aim is to support cultural activities in […]
Zoning amendment – Selhraun south
The Planning and Building Committee approved, at its meeting on 17 October 2017, an amendment to the detailed plan for Selhraun South, in accordance with Article 43, paragraph 1 of the Planning Act 123/2010. The amendment consists of: a revision of the planning scheme's conditions regarding the utilisation ratio of individual plots, maximum building volume, and the subdivision of individual plots, as well as updating plot sizes and building plots to align with the property register. The plan is also updated […]