Austurbæjarskóli policy
Austurbæjarskóli’s policy adheres to laws, regulations, international agreements, the City of Reykjavík’s educational policy, and the school’s social environment. The school guarantees equal access to education regardless of gender, nationality, social background, status, or religion.
Future vision
The school's vision — a forward-thinking school for all — centers on a growth mindset, open-mindedness, well-being, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This emphasizes a growth mindset, open-mindedness, well-being, and a commitment to ongoing improvement. We develop individuals who trust in their abilities and confidently embrace new challenges while nurturing their talents and skills. Austurbæjarskóli aims to be at the forefront of diverse teaching and learning methods, ensuring equal access to education for all. We focus on guiding students’ learning paths, building on their experiences, encouraging cooperation, and fostering ambition and achievement.
Motto and priorities
Austurbæjarskóli is a workplace for innovative educators who demonstrate ambition, prioritize students’ well-being, and strive to meet the needs of children and adolescents.
The school's motto is: growth – open-mindedness – well-being – will.
These principles are embedded in all interactions and activities within the school community. To achieve this, Austurbæjarskóli staff, students, parents and recreational activity staff have agreed on the following policy:
Growth
The diversity of Austurbæjarskóli's student body is a significant strength for the school community, prioritizing upbringing, progress, education and student well-being. The school promotes a growth mindset, cultivating talents and enhancing skills. We emphasize progress and formative assessment with targeted, constructive feedback. Students should influence and express opinions about their learning, understand their current position, goals and what constitutes good results. Learning is personalized but based on cooperation, problem-solving, interdisciplinary work and diverse teaching methods.
Open-mindedness
Open-mindedness is Austurbæjarskóli's motto, reflecting the diverse individuals with varied knowledge and experiences in the school. We respect diversity, and students work on projects that develop cooperation skills, enhance critical thinking, foster inclusivity, increase self-awareness, and prepare them for active participation in a democratic society.
Well-being
Well-being is built on a positive school culture where joy, trust, kindness, respect, and equality are reflected in daily interactions. Austurbæjarskóli is a health-promoting primary school emphasizing mental, social and physical health in a creative and warm learning environment. The school works systematically to strengthen students' self-image and resilience. The school emphasizes positive interactions and works against prejudice and bullying.
The school shares values and vision that foster a strong school culture. Students, staff, parents, and recreation staff all care for the school's welfare and work toward the same goals.
Commitment
The school focuses on motivating the entire school community to improve, move forward, and develop creatively to support student learning. This is achieved through strong creative and practical education, collaboration with recreation programs, parents, and community partners, as well as environmental projects, field studies, vocational training, and community initiatives.
Strengths and identity
Austurbæjarskóli possesses several distinctive qualities. The school is in a historic building in Reykjavík's city center. Since its establishment, it has maintained ambitious educational programs that meet contemporary needs. The school's strength lies in its diverse students, ambitious staff, strong parent community, and dynamic recreational activities.
