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Foldaskóli
Primary school, grades 1–10
Logafold 1
112 Reykjavík
Foldaskóli school calendar
Here is the school calendar for Foldaskóli. The school calendar lists the planning days as well as other important information for parents and guardians.
Primary school meals
Most primary school students take part in the lunch program. The cost of school meals is the same at all schools. And, you do not need to pay for school lunch for more than two children from the same household.
About Foldaskóli
Foldaskóli began operating in the fall of 1985 and it's the oldest primary school in Grafarvogur. The school's location offers many opportunities, as it's situated near the bay which is rich in diverse nature and bustling bird life.
The school is a comprehensive primary school with around 500 students and about 80 employees. Most of the students come from Foldahverfi, Hamrahverfi, and Húsahverfi, and the school is a consolidated school for lower secondary education in these neighborhoods. The school operates a special division, Foldaver, for children with autism. The school's motto is decency, education, and peace of mind, and with these, we want to emphasize respect, care, and positive interactions, good comprehensive education, and well-being.
The school employs professional and vigorous staff who aim to activate and strengthen students both academically and socially. Emphasis is put on meeting the needs of students with individualized learning and diverse teaching methods. At the younger levels, integration of subjects is pursued and all students receive instruction in dance besides the traditional arts and vocational subjects. A variety of courses are offered for lower secondary education where students can choose from many subjects with an emphasis on creativity, literacy, social skills, and physical activity. Foldaskóli is environmentally conscious and has been a Green Flag school since 2006 and a health-promoting school since 2010.
There's successful cooperation with the after-school program Regnbogaland and the youth center Fjörgyn, both of which are based in the school. There is also good collaboration with the Grafarvogur School Orchestra and the music schools in the neighborhood as some of the instrument lessons take place in the school during school hours. Great emphasis is put on robust cooperation between parents/guardians, students, and staff, aiming for the students' best interests.
- Principal of Foldaskóli: Kristrún Guðjónsdóttir
- Assistant Principal: Ellen Klara Eyjólfsdóttir
- Head of the Special Education Division: Friðþór Vestmann Ingason
- Head of Division: Bryndís Jóhanna Jóhannesdóttir
- Head of the Support Program: Áslaug Þóra Harðardóttir
Child prosperity
The Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity has come into effect. The goal is to ensure children and guardians receive the right assistance, at the right time, from the right parties. Families and children in need of early support have guaranteed access to a contact person in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The contact person offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services. Children, youth, and guardians can contact the school contact person to request integrated services.
The contact person for Foldaskóli is: Guðrún Helga Ástríðardóttir
For more information about the legislation and services, visit the website at farsaeldbarna.is
School activities
Operational plan
What's ahead for Foldaskóli? You can find several items in the operational plan, including the school's policy for the previous year, teaching planning, and much more.
School council
Primary schools must have an active school council that serves as a forum for consultation between the principal and the school community on the school operation. The school council participates in shaping policy for the school and defining its unique character.
Parent cooperation
We are all in this together, and as the proverb goes it takes a village to raise a child. Reykjavík City schools make targeted efforts to consult with and increase parent involvement in school activities. Every Reykjavík City school has an active parent association.
Is your child starting school?
On this page, you will find useful information about starting primary school. As, for example, what the children have to take with them to school and whether the children will get food during school hours.
Foldaskóli school district
There are several school districts in Reykjavík and each child has priority in their district school. Nevertheless, all parents have the choice to apply to any school in the city for their children according to the rules on school districts, applications, and admission. Here is information on which streets belong to Foldaskóli's school district.
