This week our International unit, Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm, had a visit from Fieldwork Education!
Fieldwork Education, creators of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) used daily at all of our Futuraskolan International units, interviewed our students and staff to learn how and why we use their fantastic curricula!
Thanks so much to Fieldwork Education and Pangea Tv for a fun filled and exciting day of interviewing and filming. We are excited to see your finished product in the near future.
Have a look behind the scenes of how our day with the crew went!
Letter from the Head of Pedagogical Development – Futuraskolan – October 27, 2021Dear Members of the Futuraskolan International School Community,
During the last few years, Sweden has moved towards grading students in Years 4 and 5. At this point in time Skolverket has decided that it is an optional process, meaning each school can decide whether or not they want to implement grades at these year levels. We had initial discussions about this last spring with our principals which have continued into the fall.
We see this as a natural progression for our students. Recently, grades have been implemented into Year 6, and clearly Sweden is moving in the direction of having full implementation in Years 4 and 5 as well.
As part of our commitment to the students in our community to provide the best preparatory process for future world citizens, we have taken the decision to administer grades to students in grades 4 and 5 at all Futuraskolan International schools. It is our belief that personal development based on academic achievement is one of the core benefits that we can instill in our students in this competitive global marketplace.
The grades in years 4 and 5 are preliminary in nature and are an outstanding way to prepare our students for the National Testing process they will experience in grade 6. As well, by having students become aware of the learning points within the curriculum, we can more effectively equip them to approach their challenges in life with confidence and passion.
Please confer with your students’ mentor during their development talks about how this process will be administered in your students’ school. Alternately, you are encouraged to contact your school’s Vice Principal or Principal to hear some of the guidelines and support processes we have put in place to ensure that the students are engaged and equipped.
There are only 28 schools in Sweden that have applied to give grades to students in grades 4 and 5, and we are proud to be a part of this group. In keeping with our commitment to be progressive, we are excited to be amongst the first group of schools in Sweden to administer grades. We believe that this will help our students to be prepared and ahead of their peers when the grading becomes mandatory in Years 4 and 5. We stand committed to challenging our students to be successful future world citizens.
Have a great evening,
Chris Mockrish
Head of Pedagogic Development
Futuraskolan AB
We are so proud of our Futuraskolan students Élia and Jonathan. Read below about how they are making a difference, sharing their gifts with our community near and far.
Futuraskolan Stockholm Grade 9 Raised 30500 SEK for the Save the Children/Rädda Barnen Foundation!
Our Grade 9’s at Futuraskolan Stockholm planned the annual Skoljoggen as a Fundraiser for Rädda Barnen (Save the Children Foundation). They led the grade 0-8 students in a 5 minute warm up and showed them the running track. The groups ran/walked for 30 minutes to see how many laps they were able to complete in that time. Donations came in and together we smashed the goal of 8000 SEK by almost 4 times as a whopping 30500 SEK were donated!
Awesome work students we couldn’t be more proud of you all and thanks to everyone who supported this Fundraising Event!
Futuraskolan International Bergtorp Grade 6 Fundraiser
The International Communication students in 6E and 6D at Futuraskolan International Bergtorp are raising money to support “Världens barn”, a tradition at our school. On October 8th we will spread out in Täby in order to fundraise but you can also support our campaign here in this digital “bössa” by clicking on the image above. Thank you!
Skoljoggen 2021This week has been all about running and moving about at our various units. At Futuraskolan Stockholm our 9th graders raised more than 11000 sek towards the Save the Children foundation. We are so proud of them and all of our children and students who participated this week!
Futuraskolan Stockholm Grade 9 Fundraiser
Futuraskolan Stockholm Skoljoggen will take place on September 15th!
Our Grade 9’s at Futuraskolan Stockholm are planning the annual Skoljoggen as a Fundraiser for Rädda Barnen. They will lead the grade 0-8 students in a 5 minute warm up and show them the running track. The groups will run/walk for 30 minutes to see how many laps they are able to complete in that time.
If you would like to donate you are welcome to donate a flat fee or donate based on the kilometers completed by the student.
You can make a donation directly on the website set up for our event http://egeninsamling.raddabarnen.se/4117
Thank you so much in advance!
Bergtorp Celebrates 50!
Our 6-9 school in Täby turns 50! Welcome to click the link above for our Futuraskolan International Bergtorp’s September Newsletter. We are recognizing Bergtorpsskolan in Viggbyholm that opened its doors back in 1971 and its continual development to what it is today in 2021.
Happy Reading!
Letter from the CEO – Futuraskolan – August 20, 2021Letter from the CEO – Futuraskolan – August 20, 2021
Good afternoon amazing students of Futuraskolan International,
I stood outside Futuraskolan International Kottla on Tuesday to welcome back some of our best and brightest academic achievers from their summer break. Over the course of the week I’ve been lucky enough to greet our superstars from Futuraskolan International Rådan and Stockholm as well. Like all of you, they were excited to see their friends and get their schedules for what I’m sure will be an exciting year for all of us.
You all endured a year of monumental challenges during your last academic sessions. I know many of you, like myself, come from countries where the situation isn’t as developed as here in Sweden. Please know that all of us at Futuraskolan extend our best wishes and good energy to your family and friends overseas.
What doesn’t take us down only makes us stronger. As we embark on our journey this year I am warmed and confident in you and your vigilance to forge on with the character and dedication that has come to define all of you at Futuraskolan schools and preschools.
Last year was partly defined by your impressive academic achievements.
Futuraskolan International Kottla’s students continued their impressive academic run of being one of the top 30 schools in the country. Futuraskolan International Hertig Karl and Futuraskolan International Bergtorp exploded on to the scene by achieving results that puts them in the conversation of Sweden’s academic elite. Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm had their international testing results place them in the top 20% of all schools in Scandinavia.
And of course Futuraskolan International Stockholm and Futuraskolan International Rådan continue their amazing run of success by exceeding last year’s results which placed them as the number 4 and number 9 ranked schools in Sweden.
Overall it was you, the hard working students in all Futuraskolan schools who helped us achieve a final grade point average of 280 points. Last year we were the top ranked organizations Sweden with 277 points.
Once again young ladies and gentlemen, your efforts brought championship results. We are honored to be working alongside all of you.
I have a challenge for you all this year. That challenge is to look deep inside yourselves over the next academic year to identify your gift.
Pablo Picasso once said, “The meaning of life is to find your gift, and the purpose of life is to give it away.” So we ask of you, what will you hone and develop within yourself today, so that you can better lend your gift to the world tomorrow?
Will it be in the realm of politics and your participation in our Model United Nations national student conference? Maybe it will be in the literary sphere by participating in the Futuraskolan Literary Prize competition? Perhaps instead you will decide to participate in our Global Citizenship Project and raise awareness of those less fortunate than us? Or perhaps the arts are where your gift lies which you can share with us all at the Futuraskolan Music Festival or Master Chef Competition?
Or, perhaps your talents lie in organizational development or entrepreneurship? The Futuraskolan Student Leaders Development Program might be of interest to you.
My success zone was always a classroom. That is the place I could truly embrace and share my gift. My uncle was an inventor, his zone was a dirty old garage filled with technological fixtures and parts. My dad embraced the courtroom and the mental challenge of trying a case. My mom’s safe place was behind a canvas with a palette of paints.
Where if your success zone? What is the garden from which you will bloom and grow?
During your development talks in October you’ll be discussing your academic overview with your mentor and parents in hopes of finding a few areas of development. Don’t forget to give very close attention and time to the areas where you’re already succeeding as well. Those are the building blocks of your customized future, so embrace your successes. Often times it is there where we uncover the gift we have to give to the world.
I, your parents and the staff at all our schools and preschools are proud of you. During the past year you engaged in many support programs to better the condition of those in our local and global communities. And of course, your efforts throughout the year resulted in Futuraskolan scoring amongst the top, if not the very top, of all academic institutions in Sweden.
We are thrilled to watch you work and achieve like you do and we are honored to be a part of your shared journey. As we embark on the next path in our adventure I ask you to reflect once again on Picasso’s words, “the meaning of life is to find your gift, and the purpose of life is to give it away.”
Where will you make your impact? What steps will you take to create your customized future? What will you lend to your fellow world citizen to help them find their own light?
The answer is within you. We can’t wait to see what cool and amazing things you create. And we are honored that you’ve chosen to let us be a part of your journey.
2021-2022 academic year, here we come.
Let’s rise and shine!
Sincerely yours,
Tom
Welcome Back to School Everyone!Academic Year 2021-22 has officially started!
