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Eleven schools in Zuid-Holland get green schoolyards thanks to subsidy

Eleven schools in Zuid-Holland get green schoolyards thanks to subsidy

In 2023, eleven schools in Zuid-Holland received a provincial subsidy to make their paved schoolyards greener. This also creates a green space for the neighbourhood. They are De Vrije School and De Blijberg in Rotterdam, Nutsschool Woonstede, SBO Merlijn and the Tamaraschool in The Hague, Mozaiëk in Delft, Pieter Bas in Capelle aan den IJssel, Cascade in Leidschendam–Voorburg, De Wereldwijzer in Vlaardingen, Haanstra in Leiden and De Regenboog in Ooltgensplaat.

Sustainability in Education Challenge

Sustainability in Education Challenge

Do you consider sustainability important? Do you have the solution to make your school greener? Or do you dream of a school where everyone can contribute to a sustainable future? Then take part in the Sustainability in Education Challenge, an initiative of the Ministries of Education, Culture and Science (OCW), Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV), Infrastructure and Water Management (I&W), and Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK). Submissions can be made until 5:00 p.m. on 19 April.

Municipality of Utrecht supports healthy lifestyles among pupils at ten primary schools

Municipality of Utrecht supports healthy lifestyles among pupils at ten primary schools

In 2024, ten Utrecht primary schools will receive support from the Municipality of Utrecht to promote healthy lifestyles among pupils. Through the Healthy Weight at School programme, the Municipality of Utrecht, together with the schools, encourages healthy eating and sufficient physical activity through education, reaching approximately 2,200 children in 2024. The initiative is an important part of the new Healthy Weight Utrecht Youth 2024–2027 implementation programme.

Nominated Most Athletic Primary Schools practice for battle during final day

Nominated Most Athletic Primary Schools practice for battle during final day

Last week, the nominated schools were visited by athletic YouTubers, top athletes, and leading coaches. They worked with the pupils on freerunning, breakdancing, skateboarding, gymnastics, and acrobatics. During the opening on April 9, the pupils from the nominated schools will compete against each other in an athletic way, during what is known as an informal battle. Margarethaschool from Arnhem and CBS De Waterhof from Delft have been nominated for the title of Most Athletic Primary School in the Netherlands. The jury visited the schools earlier.

Discover the breakfast lessons for the King's Games

Discover the breakfast lessons for the King's Games

The twelfth edition of the King's Games will take place on 26 April. During the King's Games, the focus is on enjoying being active and having a healthy breakfast together. In collaboration with the King's Games, there are once again fun breakfast lessons to accompany the King's Games! This year's theme of the King's Games is DISCOVER! What could be more fun than discovering for yourself what a healthy breakfast is? There is a lesson available for every class. You can teach the breakfast lessons before, during or after the King's Games.

Would you like to talk to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre about food at your school?

Would you like to talk to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre about food at your school?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre would like to learn more about how nutrition policies, eating breaks, treats and, where applicable, school meals are organised at your school. Are you a principal, coordinator or member of the participation council at a primary school, and would you like to talk (online) with staff from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre? How can the Netherlands Nutrition Centre help you encourage healthy eating habits?

2024 Spring Fever Week: the theme ‘resilient online’ leads to constructive conversations in the classroom

2024 Spring Fever Week: the theme ‘resilient online’ leads to constructive conversations in the classroom

From 4 through 8 March, the nineteenth edition of Spring Fever Week took place. Rutgers looks back on a turbulent but successful nineteenth edition of Spring Fever Week. According to children, it is one of the most enjoyable school weeks of the year. Parents are also pleased with relationship and sexuality education: no less than 88% of parents believe it should be compulsory at school. This is shown by the 2023 Sexual Health Monitor.

50 primary schools receive €5,000 to green their schoolyards

50 primary schools receive €5,000 to green their schoolyards

In 2023, IVN and Jantje Beton had already delighted 10 schools by awarding them €5,000 to make their schoolyards greener and more playful. The high level of interest in the additional support – 160 schools applied for a chance to receive it – meant that a selection had to be made by drawing lots. Thanks to new, additional support from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport at the beginning of 2024, IVN and Jantje Beton can now award another 50 schools €5,000.

Ninth edition of National Outdoor Classroom Day on 9 April

Ninth edition of National Outdoor Classroom Day on 9 April

On Tuesday 9 April, IVN Nature Education is organising National Outdoor Classroom Day. On this day, schools swap their classrooms for the fresh air outdoors. Sign up and discover with your class where our food comes from during the Great Potato Lesson! Or get started with one of the 70 other outdoor lessons. If you register your class before 19 March, you will have a chance this year to win 1 of 12 Potato Packages or even a fully catered outdoor lesson with forest ranger Tim from KRO-NCRV.

Discover the free downloadable KoningsspelenPakket!

Discover the free downloadable KoningsspelenPakket!

On Friday, April 26, the Koningsspelen will take place, a sporty day for many primary school pupils. This year's theme is ‘Discover’. Many teachers have little time to put together an extensive programme for it. More and more schools are therefore choosing to work with local sports clubs. Sometimes only for the upper grades, meaning that a programme still has to be put together for the lower grades. Parents or other volunteers are increasingly taking over this organisation. For this group and anyone who needs inspiration when organising the Koningsspelen, there is the free KoningsspelenPakket from former physical education teacher Geke Versprille.

Municipality of Utrecht launches exercise program at seven primary schools

Municipality of Utrecht launches exercise program at seven primary schools

The Municipality of Utrecht and SportUtrecht are launching an exercise program at schools to encourage children to be more physically active. The program offers various games and sports activities during the school day. Although the program is aimed at all children, special attention is being paid to schools with children who do not get enough physical activity. The municipality is starting with seven primary schools where additional support is needed to help children move more and more effectively.

Young people rate their sex lives an average of seven out of ten and are positive about their sexual experiences

Young people rate their sex lives an average of seven out of ten and are positive about their sexual experiences

Young people rate their sex lives an average of seven out of ten and are positive about their sexual experiences. Eight in ten young people greatly enjoy sex, and nine in ten young people feel comfortable during sex with their most recent sexual partner. An increasing number of young people also have a positive attitude toward the visibility of homosexuality. This is shown by the study Sex under 25 conducted by Rutgers and Soa Aids Nederland.

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