Reynisholt
Preschool
Gvendargeisli 13
113 Reykjavík
About the preschool
Reynisholt Preschool officially opened in November 2005. It is in a beautiful grove of trees in the immediate vicinity of Reynisvatn and has a staff of 25. Reynisholt accommodates 80 children in four groups at the same time. The groups are called Bjartilundur, Geislalundur, Sunnulundur, and Stjörnulundur. Environmental education is a major part of the preschool's work, and the Green Flag was flown for the fifth time in fall 2024.
Preschool Director: Elín Júlíana Sveinsdóttir
Assistant Preschool Director: Inga Rut Ingadóttir
Want to know more?
In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities.
Philosophy
The child itself is the focus of the preschool work in Reynisholt
Emphasis is placed on individualized learning, meaning every child is unique and therefore their needs and uniqueness should be respected regardless of ability, experience and maturity. In addition to daily life, play and the basic components of education outlined in the National Curriculum, the main focus of the curriculum is on teaching life skills, environmental education, and literacy.
The preschool has developed its philosophy, among other things, based on the master's project Touch, Yoga and Relaxation (I. Snerting, jóga og slökun) by Sigurlaug Einarsdóttir and the development project Life and Skills (I. Líf og leikni) that was carried out in Reynisholt in 2006–2008. These projects shaped the philosophy and vision of the preschool.
Preschool activities
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Reynisholt? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work.
Operational plan
What's ahead for Reynisholt? In the operational plan, you'll find, among other things, the school's internal and external evaluations for the last year, an improvement plan, the preschool calendar, and much more.
Preschool calendar
When does Reynisholt have professional development days? In the preschool calendar, you'll find information about days off and various other details.
Parent cooperation
We are all in this together, and as the proverb goes it takes a village to raise a child. Reykjavík City preschools make targeted efforts to consult with and increase parent involvement in preschool activities.
All Reykjavík City preschools have parent associations and parent councils.
The Center for Reynisholt
Reynisholt Preschool falls under East Center. East Center provides a wide range of services to the residents of Árbær, Grafarholt, Grafarvogur, and Kjalarnes and is a comprehensive information source for municipal services. The Center provides welfare services, school services to preschool and primary schools, day care and recreational counseling, and various other services.
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 prosperity contact in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The prosperity contact offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services.
Children, youth, and guardians can reach the school prosperity contact to request integrated services.
The contact persons for Reynisholt are: Linda Rós Jóhannsdóttir and Elín J. Sveinsdóttir
Photos from Reynisholt
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