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Open Houses January 2025
Welcome to Our Open Houses in January!
Join our school’s Open Houses and learn more about what we do locally in our units.
January 20th – Open House Futuraskolan Kottla Lidingö -Grades 7-9 17:00 – 19:00, Kottlavägen 116C, Lidingö
January 21st – Open House Futuraskolan Bergtorp Täby – Grades 6-9 18:00-20:00, Viggbyholmvägen 59, Täby
January 22nd – Open House Futuraskolan Hertig Karl, Sollentuna – Grades F-9 17:30-18:30, Ebba Brahes väg 1A, Sollentuna
January 23rd – Open House Futuraskolan Gåshaga, Lidingö – Grades F-6, 17:00-18:00, Värdshusvägen 3-5, Lidingö
Futuraskolan International Stockholm (Bilingual) students in grade 8 have been to Bosnia!
Through the Atlas Organization and Futuraskolan’s Global Citizenship Program our students in Grade 8 in Futuraskolan International Stockholm (bilingual) have had a trip of a lifetime! Follow their fantastic journey in the slide shows below. Thanks to all of our host families and chaperones who helped make this trip so special. A big thank you to Futuraskolan’s Alma Milic who set this trip up and made it happen!
Day 1! On our way to Sarajevo and super-excited!
Day 2 in Bosnia
We got to meet our wonderful host families. Together with our new friends, we explored the city of Zenica. We went to a football game at their stadium, and visited a Catholic and an Orthodox Church, as well as a Mosque and a synagogue!
Day 3 in Bosnia
We explored the old city of Travnik where you can have the most delicious and delightful ćevapi. We had the opportunity to visit the fortress of Travnik, the birth place of Ivo Andrić, the Nobel prize winner for literature.
Day 4 in Bosnia
Today we visited Sarajevo. We explored the “Tunnel of Hope”, the Paradox Museum of Illusions and had a fika on Baščaršija.
Day 5 in Bosnia
More adventure! We got to visit the Pyramid in Visoko. We went through the tunnel in the pyramid and on the actual mountain! This was quite the experience and so very exciting.
Last day in Bosnia!
The last day we spent in Zenica. We ate Sutlija (a rice porridge type of meal) and homemade cake together with homemade juice. We got to bring with us Ajvar and jam. We have made some fantastic new friends and can’t wait to see them again. We look forward to hosting them when they in turn come and visit us in Sweden in December. It will be difficult to match their fantastic hosting – they made us feel so much at home in Serbia. We ended our adventurous trip with bowling and some Piazza shopping! We love Bosnia!!!
Building a Greener Future Together: Futuraskolan and ELIX
Futuraskolan joined teams with ELIX on our 9th graders’ October trip to Greece through our Global Citizenship Program (GCP)
ELIX is a Civil, Non Profit Company, founded in 1987 following the initiative of Ms. Eleni Gazi, current Chairman of the Board, to promote volunteerism in Greece and since then implements actions in areas such as environmental protection, the preservation of cultural heritage, the promotion of culture and social cohesion. You can read more about ELIX here https://www.elix.org.gr/en/
Read ELIX article below that they published about this much-appreciated collaboration between ELIX and Futuraskolan.
Building a Greener Future Together: Futuraskolan and ELIX unite for Environmental and Social Impact
On October 9th, 2024, the slopes of Ymittos Mountain in Greece came alive with the energy of young students from Futuraskolan (Sweden) and Themistoklis School (Greece). Organized by ELIX in collaboration with SPAY (The Union for the Protection and Development of Hymettus), this tree-planting event marked an important moment in the ongoing efforts to restore this vital green space.
For the 30 students from Futuraskolan and 15 from Themistoklis School, most of whom had never planted a tree before, it was a day of learning and discovery. Under the guidance of ELIX and SPAY, the students were shown how to dig the right depth, plant the saplings, and water them, ensuring the trees would thrive. By the end of the day, 60 trees were planted, contributing to the reforestation of an area devastated by the fires of 2015.
SPAY, a union of ten municipalities, plays a critical role in protecting and reviving the Mountain of Ymittos. SPAY’s shared vision is to unite all residents of Attica in a mutual commitment to the environment, with values such as respect, selflessness, and a dedication to future generations at the heart of their work. As Nikos Kiousis, SPAY member, says, “It is within our power to protect Mt. Ymittos and make it green again and more beautiful than ever. We owe it to our children and the generations to come.” With support from organizations like ELIX and the active participation of volunteers, this vision is steadily becoming a reality.
ELIX has been involved in reforestation efforts in Ymittos for years, organising volunteer groups to support SPAY’s initiatives. The importance of Ymittos, often called the “green lung” of Athens, cannot be overstated. Its forests provide much-needed greenery and biodiversity to the region, and reforestation efforts are key to its revival.
Global Citizenship in Action: Futuraskolan’s Continued Support
The students from Futuraskolan who participated in the event are part of the school’s Global Citizenship Programme, which empowers learners to take active roles in creating a more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable world. The programme fosters the cognitive skills needed to understand complex global issues, and this tree-planting initiative was a hands-on experience in environmental stewardship.
In addition to their active involvement in Greece, Futuraskolan supports ELIX’s broader mission through fund raising activities held back in Sweden. At these events, organized in cooperation with the parent community, students and their families raise funds for ELIX’s activities in Greece. These donations are essential to supporting ELIX’s work with refugees and migrants, particularly in maintaining safe spaces like the p^2 multispace in Athens.
The collaboration between Futuraskolan and ELIX is led by Fareeha Rizwan, Principal of Gåshaga Preschool and Head of International Outreach at Futuraskolan. Fareeha, who took over from Chris Mockrish in the summer of 2024, has been an advocate for this partnership, building on the strong foundation laid by her predecessor. Her personal commitment to the cause has made her an invaluable partner to ELIX.
Supporting ELIX’s p^2 multispace in Athens
The donations raised by Futuraskolan directly support ELIX’s p^2 multispace, a safe and inclusive community space located in the heart of Athens. This space provides a welcoming environment for refugees, migrants, and local youth to engage in a variety of activities, from language lessons to yoga, knitting, crafts, and even stop-motion video production. The p^2 multispace also includes a playroom for children, allowing parents to participate in activities while their kids enjoy games and books in a safe space.
More than just a venue for classes, the p^2 multispace serves as a hub for community-building, where young people can share their skills and arrange activities with the support of ELIX staff. Additionally, other organizations regularly use the space for training sessions and events, further broadening its reach and impact.
A Long-Term Partnership for Social Good
The collaboration between Futuraskolan and ELIX began in July 2023, when Tom Callahan, CEO of Futuraskolan, first reached out to ELIX. Tom and Chris Mockrish, the then-Head of International Outreach at Futuraskolan, attended a meeting with Judith Wunderlich-Antoniou, Director of ELIX, and Angeliki Sifaki, Project Coordinator at ELIX. “We knew from our first conversation that we would do something meaningful together. There was a strong sense of alignment in our values, and a passion from both sides to make a difference – not just for the environment, but for the communities we serve,” said Judith. “That meeting set the foundation for what has become an impactful partnership.” Initially, discussions centered around in-kind donations for refugees, and the idea of bringing refugee and migrant students from ELIX together with students from Futuraskolan to exchange and share their diverse realities. This collaboration took shape in March 2024, when the first group of students from Futuraskolan visited Athens. During that visit, the students not only brought donations but also participated in activities with refugee and migrant students from ELIX’s Learning Center on Patission Street. The opportunity to exchange experiences – between students whose lives and realities could not be more different – was a huge learning experience for both groups. Additionally, the students engaged in a Zero-Plastic Activity on Ymittos Mountain, further reinforcing their commitment to both social and environmental causes.
Since then, the partnership has continued to grow, with the recent October tree-planting event being just one of many joint efforts. Looking ahead, more visits are planned, with groups of students from Futuraskolan set to return in November 2024 and again in March and April 2025, each time bringing 30 students to engage in meaningful volunteer activities with ELIX.
A Shared Vision for a Better Tomorrow
The partnership between Futuraskolan and ELIX exemplifies the power of international cooperation for both environmental restoration and social good. From reforesting the green spaces of Ymittos Mountain to supporting vulnerable communities through the p^2 multispace, this collaboration not only impacts the local environment and society but also instills a sense of global responsibility in the students involved. Through activities like tree planting, educational exchanges, and financial support, this partnership demonstrates what can be achieved when organizations unite for a common cause. As ELIX and Futuraskolan look to the future, their shared commitment to building a greener, more inclusive, and compassionate world continues to inspire and grow.
Futuraskolan’s Grade 9 GCP Trip to Greece! 
Futuraskolan Grade 9’s had a fantastic trip to Greece this October. Through the Erasmus+ programme some of our grade 9’s were able to go to Greece with our Global Citizenship Program (Futuraskolan GCP).
This was Futuraskolan’s first of 4 Global Citizenship Program trip to Greece for our Grade 9’s for this academic year 20204/25. What an adventure it was! Such an incredible group of future world citizens! We would like to thank @themistoklis_school MIO, Restion Elderly Home, SPAY, and @elix.greece for their hard work and commitment to helping us deliver such an enriching experience for the #globalgoals2030
Thank you all! 🫶
Have a look at our Grade 9’s days in Greece below!
Day 2
As part of our partnership with the Greek learners from @themistoklis_school, Futuraskolan students participated in a beach clean-up run by the Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development.
Over the course of the hour our learners managed to pick up a considerable amount of trash from the beach. The most common being plastic bottle lids, plastic waste associated with candy, plastic straws, and cigarette butts.
Even though the EU has implemented a number of laws regulating this trash in recent years, it is important to understand that we have decades of this plastic trash in the environment; that it takes between 20 and 500 years for these specific plastics to decompose, and that this is a HUGE problem in a large majority of the world. Every year – current estimates indicate – that we ingest approximately one bank card worth of micro-plastics!
Partnering with @themistoklis_school our learners also collaborated in small groups on “BAM: Bullying A Matter of self esteem”. They presented their views on the possible impacts of bullying on youth and proceeded to explore ways in which someone experiencing such social challenges can get help or be helped.
Day 3
our partnership with @themistoklis_school continued with “giving life” to the learners collaborative creations of individuals suffering from bullying and following with reflective discussion on how to help in such situations.
From there, we took a brief dive into the data of plastic waste and our oceans with MIO. We then followed with a ” tinkering” exercise themed on upcycling. Our creative learners made fashion accessories and posters from plastic trash.
An incredibly busy day with plenty of fun and individual growth.
@erasmus_plus_projects
Day 4
We spent half day participating in a reforestation project of Hymettos Mountain with @elix.greece and our other partner organisation SPAY with our friends and partner @themistoklis_school. In the afternoon, our learners got some much-deserved downtime for shopping and exploring the Plaka region of Athens before touring the Acropolis! It was an amazing experience for our learners.
@erasmus_plus_projects
Day 5
Today, we had a rewarding day with our 9th graders in Athens.
We started by visiting a local nursing home where the students spent time with the residents and participated in a few activities. It was a meaningful experience for everyone involved. (Global Goal 3: Good Health & Wellbeing and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities)
Afterward, we headed into the city for some sightseeing and lunch.
We wrapped up the day with a visit to the famous Temple of Poseidon on the outskirts of Athens, enjoying the sunny weather and a bit of cultural history. (Global Goal 4: Quality Education & Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities)
#GlobalGoals #Athens #QualityEducation
#CulturalHeritage #erasmus #globalcitizen #futuraskolan
Day 6
Our final day in Greece. 😍 We did a Nafplio City historical treasure hunt with some of the learners from our partner @themistoklis_school ❤️ Nafplio is incredibly beautiful and interesting – we had such a wonderful day.
This has been such an incredible journey with our learners. They have done, grown, and achieved so much. We – the chaperones – are immensely proud of our learners and grateful for such a wonderful group to have followed on the first GCP Grade 9 trip of the year.
BRAVO!
@erasmus_plus_projects #erasmus #globalcitizen #globalgoals #goal4qualityeducation #futuraskolan
ECIS Spotlight on Futuraskolan!
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Read this month’s issue of Spotlight On: Futuraskolan!
ECIS has featured our very own Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm in their monthly newsletter! Click on the slideshow below for a pdf version and have a read!
Founded in 1965, ECIS (the Educational Collaborative for International Schools) is a non-profit, global membership organisation for internationally minded schools and partners. We are a vibrant network representing 500+ communities and 50,000+ passionate educators in 85 countries on six continents. Read more about them here: Home of ECIS
Grade 6’s Big Global Citizenship Adventure!Grade 6 had a big adventure through the Global Citizenship Program!
Futuraskolan International Rådan and Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm’s 6th graders had an incredible time at Futuraskolan Global Citizenship first ever 6th Grade trip to Äventyrsbanan, Nacka. Our students learned about environmental stewardship through the Organization Hands 2 Ocean -helping pull out trash from the Lake Mälaren -we’re talking tires, washing machines etc. They also had a chance to Team Build and challenge themselves by going on high ropes, hiking over 4 kilometres through the picturesque forest and more.
Thank you to all our students and chaperones for making this trip so special. We can’t wait to do it again next year and hopefully send out all grade 6 students at Futuraskolan International!
This was a camping trip filled with adventure, learning, and camaraderie. We will share more from this trip in the weeks to come showing how our students worked together and created lasting memories.
Have a look below for our day-to-day summary of our adventurous 3-day trip!
Day 1 Summary:
60 Learners across our two schools Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm and Futuraskolan International Rådan, hiked through Nackareservatet from our campsite at Äventyrsbana, all the way to Duvnäs Marina. Together with the environmental organization Hands2Ocean, we helped clean up the underwater environment around Stockholm.
Our 6th graders helped volunteer scuba divers haul up an assortment of waste objects, including boat batteries, truck and bicycle tires, mobile phones, metal pipes and much more. Magnet fishing (using strong magnets on a line to pull up metal objects) was a popular activity (and should be considered as a future Olympic event). Thank you Hands2Ocean and Futuraskolan’s 6th graders for helping clean up a small corner of the world today. What a great day and learning experience!
Day 2 Summary:
The day began bright and early with a beautiful sunrise through the forest. After breakfast, the activities ramped up. The Hands2Ocean theme continued with trash art construction for half our learners. The other half were challenged in the form of a high ropes course! After lunch we switched.
Personal reflection has been part of the theme of this experience for our learners and there have been some amazing conversations learners have had amongst themselves, and with staff about their experiences and reflections.
Our Grade 6 GCP environmental adventure camp day 2 saw our learners overcoming new challenges in climbing in the trees on a high ropes course and engaging creativity in building art projects from the marine debris we helped pull out of the water from a local marina yesterday. We climbed and ziplined between platforms up in the trees, and built trash snowmen, fires, octopus, giraffes, cafes and more in art projects on the ground. Fredrik from Hands2Ocean was on hand to hear our learners’ creative storytelling in explaining their “trash art” constructions.
The @futuraskolan_international and @futuraskolan_radan adventure continues!
Day 3 Summary:
On our way home on the bus Learners were very tired but incredibly happy.
We began the day early again by the campfires – a much easier and chill day, with team-building activities and games delivered by our Physical Education teachers. And lots of time to relax and reflect on our journey.
Huge thank you to Hands2Ocean for their partnership, and Äventyrsbanan Stockholm for an amazing stay!
#Futuraskolan
#GlobalCitizens
#PartnershipsForTheGoals
#6thGradeCampingTrip #AdventureAwaits #ExploreNature #GlobalCitizenship #Annual6thGradeTrip #EnvironmentalEducation #UnforgettableMemories #globalcitizenship #hands2ocean #futuraskolan #savetheplanet #sdg12 #sdg14
Bergtorp Grades 4 & 5 Fall Term 2026 – APPLY NOW!
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Letter from the CEO – Futuraskolan – August 14, 2024.docx
Bergtorp Grades 4 & 5 Fall Term 2026
