Indskoling (Grades 0-3.)

Magic, community and learning in the early years

A magical start to school and cherished traditions

The first day of school was just as magical as we had hoped for our youngest students. It is a beautiful tradition that the new Kindergarten classes are welcomed with a flag parade by the school’s oldest students – just as the youngest later wave flags for the graduates. A special circle of beginnings and endings that clearly reflects the strength of our school community.

From the very beginning of the year, another beloved tradition takes shape: the weekly morning assemblies in the auditorium. Here, we sing together, hear news from around the school, and come together around what unites us. The auditorium is decorated by the students themselves, and this year, the mini greenhouses from Year 1’s plant project and the large joint art piece “Tree of Life” – created by Kindergarten and Year 6 – have been especially eye-catching. The tree is decorated with colourful leaves, each bearing something the students have learned this year – a beautiful symbol of growth, both academically and personally.

Learning, milestones and curiosity

Academics have played an important role – even in the early years. In Kindergarten, students reached an important milestone when they learned the vowels. Their impressive presentation in the auditorium was met with enthusiasm and support, and we can’t wait to follow their journey into the world of consonants.

The Kindergarten students also explored waste and recycling in Science and visited the Vestforbrænding waste plant. There, they learned how to clean smoke, make soft toys from plastic bottles, and that peregrine falcons live on the chimney – four times taller than the Round Tower in Copenhagen!

In Year 1, students got their hands dirty in their greenhouse project, planting everything from peas to lemon seeds – seedlings they proudly brought home. Creativity was also challenged in the Kindergarten “Giraffe Dictation” – a fun and demanding exercise in concentration, patience, and the ability to follow instructions. The result was a wonderful series of unique giraffes, each with its own personality.

Year 3 wrapped up the year with a fantastic trip to Møn, where they went fossil hunting, explored nature, and learned about the past through film, play and shared activities – a learning experience far beyond the classroom walls.

Courage, movement and new experiences

With the Hørsholm swimming pool closed for renovation, we had the chance to try something entirely new: ice skating! In collaboration with Rungsted Ice Hockey Club and Hørsholm Municipality, the early years classes had access to the rink – and it turned out to be a huge success.

We were truly impressed by the students’ courage and eagerness to dive into a challenging new activity. It took balance, persistence and a great deal of enthusiasm – and the children really showed that they’re not afraid to take on something completely new, with smiles and determination.

The students also showed strong commitment in traffic safety, as the Kindergarten classes completed “The Big Walk Test” in collaboration with the local police and the Danish Road Safety Council. Theory and practice came together beautifully, and the project ended with praise, reflectors, certificates – and a good handshake, eye contact, and a polite “thank you.”

Now, as the school year draws to a close, the early years students are looking forward to yet another cherished tradition: celebrating the graduates with flags, hearts, and happy smiles – before we all wish each other a wonderful and well-deserved summer holiday.