A new school year and the schools in Hafnarfjörður are filling up with life.
The new school year in the Hafnarfjörður municipality's primary schools begins tomorrow, and around 4,100 children and young people will be starting school this autumn. Of these, around 360 children are starting their primary education. The school year begins with the start of term on Friday, 23rd August.
The schools are filling up with life and play!
The school term in the Hafnarfjörður municipality's primary schools will begin on Friday, 23 August, and formal lessons for pupils will start as per the timetable on Monday, 26 August. Around 4,100 children and young people will be starting school this autumn in the primary schools, of whom around 360 are beginning their primary school education for the first time. Further information about timetables and the start times for each school can be found at the website of the relevant school. In Hafnarfjörður there are 11 primary schools, 9 run by the town, but the Hjallastefnan Primary School and NÚ are independent and about 350 children from Hafnarfjörður attend schools outside the town's system.
A strong school system in Hafnarfjörður
Starting primary school is a big step in every child's life, and at such a milestone, collaboration between home and school is extremely important. A supportive upbringing and good collaboration are essential for children and young people to thrive at school and to recognise their own strengths.
Since autumn 2019, all pupils have been able to get free porridge in the morning at school. In addition, a fruit subscription is offered for morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack, whether or not a child is in the after-school club. The afternoon snack is included in the after-school club fee, but if not, it is charged for separately.
Food and books for the children
School Food Ltd The town provides catering for all its primary schools, with the exception of Ásland School, and lunch is now free of charge. The Borough of Hafnarfjörður provides primary school pupils with educational materials free of charge, but pupils now have to bring their own stationery to use for their schoolwork. Pupils therefore receive notebooks, folders and other such items as they need for their daily schoolwork, in addition to textbooks.
Yes, there's a buzz in the air. The children are settling into a routine and life in Hafnarfjörður is taking on its autumn colours.