NGG Yearbook 2025-26

Welcome to Our Yearbook 2025–26

This school year has, in many ways, marked the beginning of a new chapter for NGG.

With the move from Cirkelhuset to our new school building in Hørsholm, we have taken an important step into the future. At the same time, the year has brought new initiatives, strong communities, and significant milestones across the school.

This year’s theme is Growing Through Change.

Change is not only about new buildings and new surroundings. It is also about people. About learners growing academically and personally. About staff creating inspiring learning environments. And about communities finding new ways to connect and becoming stronger through change.

One of the most powerful examples of this community spirit took place on a rainy Saturday in December, when more than 100 NGG parents volunteered to help clear out Cirkelhuset ahead of the move. Classroom furniture was carried into the school courtyard, where the Danish-Ukrainian Association stood ready to transport it to Ukraine. Today, much of that furniture has found a new life in schools and institutions there. It was a day that reflected both our desire to help others and the extraordinary support and commitment that define the NGG community.

Throughout the year, NGG has become a UNESCO Associated School, welcomed a new catering partner, and taken part in the national school lunch pilot programme. At the same time, we have taken our first steps in our new school building and continued our commitment to developing academic excellence, wellbeing, and community across the entire school. Among the year’s many highlights was an outstanding IGCSE Mathematics result at NIS, where four learners achieved a perfect score of 200 out of 200 – the highest possible result in the world.

The year has also brought recognitions of which we are particularly proud. Both learners and staff have received awards and honours for outstanding achievements, projects, and academic accomplishments – a strong testament to the curiosity, dedication, and ambition that characterise everyday life at NGG.

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School year highlights:

First day of school for Danish Grade 0

As tradition has it, the oldest students in the Upper Secondary School welcome the youngest learners with a festive flag parade, while Bamseven also makes a special appearance – much to the delight of the new learners.

International Day

International Day is a cherished tradition at NIS, bringing learners and families together to celebrate the diversity that makes our community so special. The day was filled with exciting activities, flavours from around the world, and wonderful performances.

Sports Day

Sports Day is a fun and active event where the entire school comes together to compete in activities such as cricket, volleyball, football and softball. The day is filled with movement, laughter and team spirit, while strengthening the sense of community across year groups.

Christmas Bazaar

More than 3,000 guests attended the traditional Christmas Bazaar – the last one ever to be held in the festively decorated halls and rooms of Cirkelhuset. Learners ran creative stalls and activities, with all proceeds supporting Friends of NGG. A warm and memorable day enjoyed by the entire NGG community.

Lanciers

Lanciers is a cherished tradition at NGG, passed on from one generation of students to the next. The dance always culminates in a festive gala evening – a celebration of friendship, tradition and community. This photo was taken on NGG’s new rooftop terrace on a beautiful summer evening in May.

Halloween

Halloween is always a popular event at NGG. Learners dressed up in creative costumes and took part in a festive parade through the school, while spooky activities and plenty of laughter helped create a memorable day for everyone.

Parent Moving Day

On a rainy Saturday in December, more than 100 NGG parents volunteered to help move furniture out of Cirkelhuset. The Danish-Ukrainian Association was ready to receive it, and today our furniture has found a new life in schools and institutions in Ukraine.

Welcome to our new home

On 7 January, learners and staff moved into our beautiful new school building. The day was filled with excitement, anticipation and a few butterflies as everyone explored their new surroundings for the first time. We are delighted to have found a new home and look forward to creating many years of memories here.

The National School Lunch Programme

January also marked the arrival of our new catering partner, Jespers Torvekøkken. Since then, learners and staff have enjoyed fresh and nutritious meals every day, while our youngest learners in Year 1–4 and Grade 0–3 receive a free daily lunch as part of Denmark’s national school lunch pilot programme.

Last day of school

The last day of school for our oldest students in the Lower Secondary School and Upper Secondary School was celebrated in glorious sunshine and high spirits. Hallways and courtyards buzzed with laughter, colourful costumes, plenty of sweets – and more than a little water! A memorable day that once again honoured one of NGG’s most cherished traditions.

Blue Hearts tradition

The Blue Heart tradition at NGG marks the beginning of the exam season with care, encouragement and community. On their first exam day, our graduating students are welcomed by handmade blue hearts and heartfelt messages created by the youngest children at the school. “You can do it” and “You are a star” are just some of the messages that bring smiles and strengthen the bond between the youngest and oldest members of the NGG community. As NGG continues to grow, we are also looking forward to extending this cherished tradition to our IB students from next year, ensuring that even more students experience this special gesture of support as they begin their examinations.

Explore this year's highlights across NGG – click on the images

Preschool Ællingen

Preschool Early Years

SFO Svanereden

Danish department Indskoling (Grades 0-3.)

Danish department Mellemtrin (Grades 4-6.)

Danish department Udskoling (Grades 7-9.)

International department Primary (Years 1-6)

International department Secondary (Years 7-10)

Danish STX and FG & IB Gymnasiet

NEW: A New Chapter as a UNESCO Associated School

This school year, NGG was officially recognised as a UNESCO Associated School, joining a global network of schools committed to international understanding, sustainability, global citizenship and intercultural learning.

For us, this recognition feels like a natural next step. NGG has always had a strong international outlook, and with more than 60 nationalities represented across the school, we are part of a community shaped by diverse perspectives, languages and cultures every day. At the same time, our move to a new school building, designed and built according to sustainable principles, has created new opportunities to bring responsibility, learning and community even closer together.

Becoming a UNESCO Associated School is therefore not about starting something entirely new. Rather, it is about building on values and initiatives that are already an integral part of life at NGG. This can be seen in events such as International Day, where learners explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals through the perspectives of different countries, and in our extensive first aid partnership with the Danish Red Cross, where learners develop cooperation, compassion and the confidence to take action.

As a UNESCO Associated School, we also have new opportunities to strengthen partnerships with schools around the world. This opens the door to international collaboration, shared projects and new perspectives for both learners and staff, extending learning far beyond the classroom.

The work has already begun. NGG has established a UNESCO project team to develop the school’s strategy and action plan, and during the coming school year learners will become even more involved through the creation of a dedicated UNESCO Student Council.

Our UNESCO accreditation is therefore not the end of a journey, but the beginning of a shared commitment to helping NGG continue to grow with global awareness, responsibility and community at its heart in a changing world.

PROFILE: Bringing the World into the Classroom

When students enter Bente Kühl’s chemistry classroom, they encounter much more than formulas and experiments. They meet a teacher who brings science to life by connecting it to real-world challenges, curiosity and academic exploration.

This school year, her work received national recognition when she was awarded the Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Teacher Award 2026. The award honours educators who combine strong subject knowledge with inspiring teaching and an exceptional commitment to student learning.

Bente has been part of NGG for nearly 20 years and is known for her infectious enthusiasm, passion for science and ability to meet students with both warmth and high expectations. She is also one of the driving forces behind Education on Demand, where Upper Secondary students share their enthusiasm for science with younger learners through experiments and hands-on activities.

The award is a recognition of Bente’s dedication – and of the curiosity, academic ambition and love of learning that she helps foster at NGG every day.