Ísland.is

For Grindavík

Information for the residents of Grindavík

School issues

The Department of Education in Grindavíkurbær organises kindergarten and elementary school activities under changed circumstances.

Please call 420 1100 or send email to grindavik@grindavik.is.

2 ways for children of Grindavik to attend school:

School in a neighbourhood school

All children with pelvic floors are offered the opportunity to attend a school in the neighbourhood where the family resides, as is the case today.

To enroll a child in a neighbourhood school, parents contact the school administrators directly.

School groups at a gathering school

All children in Grindavik can attend gathering schools, in groups, that are in different places in Reykjavík.

School arrangement

The school groups are expected to begin work next Wednesday.

Groups are divided by age and the children from Grindavík will be taught by their teachers.

Information will be sent via the Mentor system to parents.

Initially the schools will be unconventional and emphasis will be placed on teamwork, play and field trips along with factors that support the children's success and wellbeing.

Location

The groups meet in the following locations:

Grades 1 and 2 will be in school buildings at Hvassaleitisskóli in Reykjavík.
Grades 3 and 4 will be in school buildings at Tónabær
Grades 5 to 8 will be in a school buildings at Ármúli 30
Grades 9 and 10 will be in a school buildings at Laugarlækjarskóli

Parents will receive more information through Mentor.

Note that the school groups are available to children, but attendance is not compulsory.

Vacant premises have been mapped, so that it is possible to operate a preeschool with the same arrangement as a primary school, that is, a gathering school. It is suggested that children get together with teachers they know and even parents in the beginning to increase the children's safety.

The location of preschool children and the need for staff are still being mapped, and more information will appear in the coming days.

When considering the preschool, we are dealing with young children at a sensitive stage of development. It is therefore important that all decisions made in the coming days are carefully considered and in accordance with what is in the best interests of the children. In addition to being in consultation with parents and staff.

You can get more information and advice at the service center at Tollhúsið

School issues

Where are the temporary primary schools located?

If my child is unable to attend the temporary school because of its distance, what do I do?

Will it be possible to get preschool children to a temporary school like the primary school?

Where can I find the bus schedule for the temporary schools?

Does my child have to attend school?

There will be no school operations in Grindavík next academic year.

Preschools for kindergarten and elementary school children will be discontinued, and all children will attend schools preferable nearest to their homes. Parents and guardians must apply for school enrollment. Efforts are underway to ensure preschool availability for children from Grindavík through agreements with municipalities. This was the conclusion of the Grindavík town council yesterday.

The municipality will fulfill its educational obligations through agreements with other municipalities and will cover the costs of their services for kindergarten and elementary school children. Parents and guardians will have flexibility in choosing schools for their children considering circumstances, social connections, educational needs, etc. Social support will be available for children and adolescents, and reception plans will be in place at kindergarten and elementary schools. Attendance and service to Grindavík children will be monitored, and their well-being and school attendance will be followed up on. With this decision, the town council aims to promote stability in children's lives and reduce the burden on families from Grindavík. The goal is to ensure a good environment for play and learning for children and adolescents, counteracting social isolation and emotional difficulties.

The preschool arrangement was a response to the emergency created by the evacuation of the town in November, but it was not intended as a long-term school operation plan.

For Grindavík

School issues

Elementary school

Preschool