Shadow elections will be held at Flensburg School on Thursday, 13th October. The project is about engaging young people in democracy, and the youth wings of the political parties will have the opportunity to hold lunchtime presentations and take part in panel discussions in the run-up to the elections. The mock election in Hafnarfjörður was one of the projects to receive a grant from the Equality Fund of Iceland in […]
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Homework help
Homework support for students with an international background. Homework support is now available for students with an international background in Years 8-10 in Hafnarfjörður. The project is for pupils who need help with their homework and are interested in meeting once a week to receive support from volunteers. The homework club is available every Wednesday from 16:30 – […]
A museum in the pink light
The official Pink Month has begun, where the colour pink takes centre stage. We at the City of Hafnarfjörður are illuminating the oldest house in Hafnarfjörður, the Sívertsen House and the Lækinn, in pink lights this October to show our support for the fight against cancer in women. The actual Pink Day is Friday, 14th October, and everyone […]
Christmas House – applications open
Já, jólin nálgast óðfluga. Opnað hefur verið fyrir umsóknir í Jólaþorp Hafnarfjarðar 2016. Sem fyrr vill Jólaþorpið fá til liðs við sig einstaklinga, samtök og fyrirtæki sem hafa til sölu gæðavöru á góðu verði og fjölbreytt úrval varnings með loforði um líf og jólafjör á á sölubásnum. Í Jólaþorpinu eru 20 söluhús, skreytt einingahús sem […]
Planning statement – water protection
Planning statement regarding the amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður concerning water protection boundaries, in accordance with the Regional Plan for the Capital Area. At a meeting of the Hafnarfjörður Town Council on 11 August 2016, it was recorded: The Town Council, in its capacity as the municipal authority, approves an amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður dated. 12.05.2016, 2013-2025 for the change to the boundaries of the water protection area within the territory of Hafnarfjörður, and to be advertised in accordance with Article 31 of Act 123/2010. Approved with 5 […]
International Day of the Teacher
World Teachers' Day is celebrated worldwide on 5 October and has been so since 1996. The aim of the day is to highlight the important work that teachers do every day. Happy Teachers' Day, dear teachers! Let's value our teachers – let's strengthen their position. International Teachers' Day was established at the initiative of UNESCO […]
Great progress in reading
Significant progress in reading among primary school pupils in Hafnarfjörður The results of assessments of pupils' reading ability in Year 5.-10th grades in Hafnarfjörður's primary schools during the 2015-2016 school year show that the number of proficient readers doubles and the number of pupils who need to improve their reading ability decreases significantly by 50%. These are results that are reflected in the reading proficiency assessments of around 2,200 pupils […]
eTwinning award
Recently, Hjördís Ýrr Skúladóttir, a teacher at Hraunvallaskóli, received an award for her participation in an eTwinning project last school year, the so-called eTwinning Quality Label. The project was a collaboration between several European countries, with the aim of raising children's awareness of the overuse of plastic. Various methods were used, such as giving the plastic a new life in works of art or […]
Marketing Bureau Business Meetings
The Marketing Bureau of Hafnarfjörður is a non-profit organisation run by the town's businesses, and nearly 60 companies have already become members. In addition, there is a contribution from the City of Hafnarfjörður. One of the roles of the Marketing Bureau of Hafnarfjörður is to promote business development and work on tourism and marketing matters in Hafnarfjörður in close cooperation with the business community, the local council and others who wish to […]
Management and operation of the Town Cinema
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is seeking interested parties to take over the operation of Bæjarbíó, promoting a vibrant cultural programme and other activities that strengthen the venue's operations. Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria: That the activities enhance the cultural life of Hafnarfjörður; that the venue hosts a diverse range of cultural events throughout the year; and that cultural event organisers can use the facilities on reasonable terms. Operational plans […]