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Education policy G R I N D A V Í K U R 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 3 G R I N D A V I K U R B Æ R 02 2019 - 2023 Education policy Town of Grindavík Grindavík´s school policy is based on current education policy and a future vision of a municipality.

The vision of a future is presented at the beginning and then more detailed implementation of main emphases of the Education Committee for next years.

After a consultation process, an implementation plan was prepared for the focus areas of the upcoming years.
The plan is a work document of the Education Committee and an accompanying document of the policy.

This is our policy | 03 G R I N D A V Í K U R B Æ R Six basic elements Six basic elements are defined in education policy.

They are in a spirit of a current law, regulations and international agreements and are forming a core of educational policy.

They concern working methods, content and an environment of learning at all school levels and create a important continuity in a school work.
Those elements are: Student Human resources Co-operation Facilities, technology and housing Well-being and welfare Our SCHOOL COMMUNITY Pre-school Laut grindavik.is/laut Pre-school Leikskólinn Laut has been operating since 1977 but moved to a new location in the spring of 2006.

The town of Grindavík owns and operates a school.


Pre-school Laut has set the standard for itself of work with joy, warmth and respect that should be a guiding light with all work with children and that work is done in accordance to the upbringing policy - Upbringing to responsibility.

Opening hours are from 07:45 to 16:15 o´clock.

There are offered flexible stay hours.

Pre-school is open throughout all year except summer holiday for 5 weeks.
It is possible to apply for a pre-school stay on Grindavík residents portal (Íbúagátt Grindavíkur).

Leikskólinn Laut - Phone number 420-1160 - Laut 1 E-mail: leikdal@grindavik.is - gleik@grindavik.is Pre-school Heilsuleikskólinn Krókur krokur.skolar.is Pre-school Heilsuleikskólinn Krókur is 4-department school run by the company Skólar ehf.
with a co-service agreement with a town of Grindavík Guiding light from the very beginning was „Heilbrigð sál í hraustum líkama – healthy soul in a healthy body “which refers to mental, social and physical well-being with a purposeful health promotion in a whole school community.

Emphasis is placed on building the ability of staff and students to choose a healthy lifestyle, positive and constructive communication and to be responsible for nature's conservation, equality and democracy.
Emphasis has been placed on shaping school work that is characterized by respect for play and freedom of the children to chose subjects for themselves based on a their development and interests as well as caring for a well-being and welfare of everyone in a preschool society.

At the same time big emphasis is placed on a positive school atmosphere and learning culture with strong career development as a way to continuous improvement.

Opening hours are from 07:45 to 16:15 o´clock.


There are offered flexible stay hours.

Pre-school is open throughout all year except summer holiday for 4 weeks.

It is possible to apply for a pre- school stay on Grindavík residents portal (Íbúagátt Grindavíkur).
Heilsuleikskólinn Krókur - Phone number 426-9998 - Stamphólsvegur 1 E-mail: krokur@skolar.is Elementary school Grunnskóli Grindavíkur www.grindavik.is/grunnskolinn Grunnskóli Grindavíkur is a comprehensive school with a students from 1 to 10 grade.
The building on Suðurhóp 2 is intended for students from 1 to 3 grade and the building on a Ásabraut for students from 4 to 10 grade The guiding light of a school is to create an environment, in consultation with parents, where everyone is active, feels good and learns to respect themselves and their environment and that individuals who leave a school will be ready to take care of their own future.
Grunnskóli Grindavíkur - Phone number 420 1200 - Ásabraut 2 / Suðurhóp secretary´s e-mail: gerdurmg@grindavik.is Music school in Grindavík www.grindavik.is/tonlistarskoli Tónlistarskóli Grindavíkur was founded in 1972 and moved to a new location, Iðan, on Ásabraut2, in August 2014.

It is operated by a town of Grindavík.


Tónlistarskólinn uses a teaching method called the follow-up method that is based on supporting students in their exercises at home, both on musical instruments as well as on a study field.

It is possible to apply for a music school by filling up a form that is available on a school's website.
Tónlistarskólinn í Grindavík - Phone number 420 1130 - Ásabraut 2 / Suðurhóp E-mail: tonlistarskolinn@grindavik.is G R I N D A V Í K U R B Æ R | 04 Our focus Student Well-being and interest of students have priority in an important role of a school work in promoting comprehensive development and active participation in a democratic society.

The schools strive to create a good school atmosphere that characterizes with respect and positive and constructive discipline.
Working methods and teaching methods take into account the development and needs of students and the ever-changing environment.

All learning is based on the basic elements of education and in all work with children, their well-being should be taken into consideration and they should be encouraged to take initiative and active participation.

Focus for upcoming years: Students show progress at or above a average level on a standard examinations.
Leisure center will be offered for students from 1 to 4 grade in connection with school work, having in mind that the youngest level is 1-4 grade.

Students have easy access to support services.

Working on meeting needs of individual students will be continued - deviations, bilingualism/multilingualism.
Constructive discipline G R I N D A V Í K U R B Æ R | 05 Our focus Human resources For Grindavíkurbær works enthusiastic staff where job satisfaction, ambition and professionalism prevail and employees become positive role models in accordance with the basic elements of the National Curriculum Guide.
Focus for upcoming years: School staff has an easy access to a support services Increase a proportion of professionally educated employees in town's schools Strengthen the professional leadership and cooperation of the municipality's school administrators That all schools in the municipality work according to the ideology of the learning culture That the working environment in municipality's schools is desirable and positive.
Ambition PROFESSIONALISM G R I N D A V Í K U R B Æ R | 06 Our focus CO-OPERATION Strong co-operation between schools in the municipality and those involved in children's and young people's issues.

We will constantly work on trustworthy and successful co-operation between home and school, which includes consultation and co-operation on learning, behavior, interaction and school manners.
Guardians are given the opportunity for education, counseling and support for their parenting skills to promote better behavior of a students, well-being, and academic achievements.

Collaboration on professional issues, initiatives and development projects will be maintained so that they become part of daily school work and school culture.

In the school work, the possibilities that consern the local community are used to build a positive attitude and respect between students and the community.
Efforts are made for students to gain environmental awareness, perceive behavior which is appropriate in nature and society and show to both people and the environment consideration, respect and courtesy.
Focus for upcoming years: Literacy–municipality sets a literacy policy Municipality's and individual school's websites are informative and updated regularly regarding school matters To strengthen a co-operation between home and school as well as between school levels To implement an assessment of leisure centers, school services and music schools.
The municipality adopts a policy of international co- operation Better behavior and well-being G R I N D A V Í K U R B Æ R | 07 Our focus Facilities, technology and housing For all students in the municipality is guaranteed equal access to diverse facilities and a development- friendly environment where the safety of students and their different needs will be taken into a consideration.
Employees and students will be provided with equipment that is in accordance with occupational safety regulations and recognized modern school practices.

Focus for upcoming years: That children receive preschool accommodation from the age of 12 months Expansion of school housing to respond to housing problems and the long-term housing needs of schools.
Powerful computer services that meet modern teaching methods are available for the schools Safe and creative environment in and around the municipality's schools Diverse FACILITIES G R I N D A V Í K U R B Æ R | 08 Our focus Well-being and welfare The upbringing work on behalf of the municipality is based on an ideology in which positive values ​ ​are nurtured.

Lifestyles are used in all school activities that promote good public health according to the emphasis of a health- promoting community.
Schools create an environment, in consultation with parents / guardians, that increases students opportunities for eduction and development individually.

Focus for upcoming years: A strong prevention work is available for students and employees.

Student's and employee's well-being will be a guiding light of a school work.

Everyone in school work should take an active part in creating a society of equality and justice.
That the full-time position and service of the school nurse is in accordance with the criteria of the Medical Director of Health Good PUBLIC HEALTH Well-being and interest of students have priority in an important role of a school work in promoting comprehensive development and active participation in a democratic society.

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