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Healthy School Study Tour Iceland

Published Aug 21, 2019

From Sunday 22 through Friday 27 September, the Healthy School Study Tour Iceland will take place. In the run-up to the tour, you will receive information about the trip every Wednesday. In part 4, we focus on the programme.

Sunday 22 September

The first day is dedicated to the flight to Iceland and getting acquainted.

Monday 23 September

On the second day, participants will receive general information about healthy schools in Iceland. This will take place at the National Olympic and Sport Association Iceland. During the first part, up to the coffee break, a representative of the Directorate of Health in Iceland (DOHI) will explain various projects.

After the coffee break, Iceland’s education system and the work of the Health Promoting Schools will be discussed.

After lunch, the situation in Reykjavik, the collection of data on Icelandic youth and the approach to alcohol use among Icelandic youth will be discussed in succession.

Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 September

These days focus on visiting schools. Participants can indicate which schools they would like to visit. Click here for information about the schools on Tuesday 24 September and here for information about the schools on Wednesday 25 September.

Thursday 26 September

In the morning, a visit to the local community is on the programme, focusing on Health Promoting Schools. In the afternoon, there will be the Golden Circle Tour: a beautiful bus route through Iceland along stunning natural attractions.

Friday 27 September

Return journey.

For detailed information about the programme, click here.

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