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Preschool
Starhagi 11
107 Reykjavík
Sæborg Preschool opened in 1993. The surroundings of the preschool are charming with a view over the sea to Bessastaðir and Reykjanes and the coastline is close by. We gather material for decoration, experiences, and artistic creation from the coast line. The lump fish sheds that are close by have often been a source of ideas for themed work, and we do a lot of themed work at Sæborg. Sæborg is a four-group preschool that accommodates 71 children at the same time. The groups are called: Garðar, Lambhóll, Suðurhlíð, and Brúarendi.
Preschool Director: Hafdís Svansdóttir
Want to know more about Sæborg? In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities. It was made by Erla Stefánsdóttir and Antonía Lárusdóttir for the the Department of Education & Youth.
The values of Sæborg are creativity, respect, joy, and ambition
In Sæborg, we work in the spirit of the Reggio Emilia philosophy. One of the main focuses is to give children the opportunity to use more means of expression than are customary in the traditional school system. Expression and creativity are active elements in the children's learning and a part of their daily life. At the same time, we work with open and reusable materials, and both parents and children are active participants in gathering this material. Sæborg has an active Art Workshop Manager who leads all creative work in the preschool. The art workshop is the heart of the preschool and connects to all activities and all areas. There, the children research material and subjects, play with the material, and creatively interpret their knowledge and feelings in countless mediums.
What's ahead for Sæborg? In Sæborg's 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.
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Sæborg? In Sæborg's school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work.
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.
Sæborg Preschool falls under West Center. West Center provides a wide range of services to the residents of Vesturbær, Miðborg, and Hlíðar 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.
The preschool has a planned extension, which will accommodate 48 children. The new extension should be ready for operations in 2025.