SHARING HERITAGE THROUGH OUR LANGUAGE PARADE To recognise the diversity of languages spoken within our school community we hosted a language parade. This year, we featured over 21 language groups, including Bengali, Spanish, Dutch, Hindi, Polish, Romanian, French, English, Telugu, Arabic, Chinese, Malayalam, Tamil, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Turkish, Afrikaans, German, Urdu, Italian, and American Sign Language. The children, along with volunteering parents and teachers, paraded through the school to their designated areas, where they participated in various activities, including dances, songs, crafts, cultural debates, stories, and word games. Some parents also took the initiative to collaborate and offer activities rich in cultural and linguistic diversity, such as an interactive puppet show about animals. By celebrating the heritage of our students and staff, we create a more inclusive and welcoming learning environment for everyone - we just love seeing the whole OIS community come together to celebrate the importance of our home languages!! #optimistinternationalschool #dutchinternationalschools #languagefriendlyschool #homelanguages #celebratingourheritage #internationalprimarycurriculum #internationalearlyearscurriculum #dutchenrichmentprogramme
Optimist International School
Basis- en voortgezet onderwijs
Hoofddorp, North Holland 1.496 volgers
A public international primary school in the Netherlands offering a happy, safe and encouraging learning environment.
Over ons
We are a public international primary school offering a happy, safe and encouraging learning environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. Surrounded by nature, our location in Hoofddorp is a small 15 minutes from Schiphol Airport and the city of Haarlem, and only 20 minutes from Amsterdam. Learning is fun, engaging and inspiring! We make learning visible by providing inquiry-based education and giving children the opportunity to discover and develop their unique talents and learning skills. We embrace each child’s continuous learning journey; ‘Bringing out your child’s inner magic’. Our language of instruction is English, and our core programme is based on the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and we use the British National Curriculum for language and mathematics. Along with our class teachers and learning support assistants, we also have specialist teachers for additional support in English, Dutch as an additional language (DAL) and physical education (PE). We also offer sport, art, music and dance based extra-curricular activities, [link to after school activities] and more! New children welcome We have availability in all groups for children aged 4 - 11 years. New children are welcomed throughout the academic year. Secondary education can be found nearby. Curious about our school? To learn more about Optimist International School, please contact us to make an appointment or arrange a skype call. You can also visit the school during one of our open mornings. info@optimist-international-school.nl
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- Branche
- Basis- en voortgezet onderwijs
- Bedrijfsgrootte
- 11 - 50 medewerkers
- Hoofdkantoor
- Hoofddorp, North Holland
- Type
- Erkende instelling
- Opgericht
- 2018
- Specialismen
- international, public, primary, amsterdam, hoofddorp, nt2 en ipc
Locaties
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Primair
Waddenweg 87
Hoofddorp, North Holland 2134, NL
Medewerkers van Optimist International School
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Margit Tera
Multilingual learning specialist and advocate for multilingual learners
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Carrie van Amstel
When all the pieces fall into place....great things can happen.
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Griselda Orozco Cardoso
Teacher at Amstelland International School
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Marloes Petram
School Counsellor bij Optimist International School
Updates
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CELEBRATING BEING ACTIVE We recently held a Learning Celebration for Physical Education (PE)to showcase what students have been learning during PE sessions. Parents were invited to actively participate in their children’s activities. It was really rewarding to see the excitement and enthusiasm from both parents and children as they engaged in various exercises and games together, including rope swinging, wall climbing, badminton high score, and hanging on the climbing rack. The celebration highlighted the importance of physical education in our curriculum and strengthened the bond between the school and families. Besides our PE lessons, we also have Team Sportservice Haarlemmermeer who organise fun and engaging sporting activities during our lunchtime play. #optimistinternationalschool #physicaleducation #beingactive #dutchinternationalschools #internationalprimarycurriculum #dutchenrichmentprogramme #languagefriendlyschool #multilingualism
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Maths over the summerbreak? Read these amazing tips from our Maths Specialist, Angelique Podstavnychy, and discover practical and enjoybale ways to keep children engaged in maths during the summer holidays without turning it into a rigirous study session. https://lnkd.in/eYfF4iZq #optimistinternationalschool #mathsisfun #dutchinternationalschools #internationalprimarycurriculum Stichting Floreer - Openbaar Onderwijs en Opvang
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THE YOUNG AUTHORS INITIATIVE During the month of May, we invited all children to write and submit books for the school library, and they jumped right in, turning their wildest imaginations into amazing stories. Creating these books took a bit more than a month, as our young authors needed extra time to let their ideas sparkle. Many stories were written at home with help from their parents, while others came to life during language lessons at school. We are super proud of our young authors and thrilled about the new books everyone can now enjoy in the library. Fostering a love for reading and writing stories unlocks imagination and fuels lifelong learning. #optimistinternationalschool #internationalprimarycurriculum #loveforwriting Stichting Floreer - Openbaar Onderwijs en Opvang #dutchinternationalschools #schoollibrary #multilingualism
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Hooray, let's go on holiday! We are excited to share a glimpse of our recent IPC entry point, "Hooray we are going on holiday!" By linking the learning of different subjects in a creative and engaging way, ensures students are captivated and motivated from the start. It helps children see the relevance of their learning, sparks curiosity, making it more meaningful and impactful. Check out our video to see the joy and excitement of our students as they embark on their learning journey! 🎥👇 #Learning #IPC #InternationalPrimaryCurriculum #CreativeLearning #OptimistInternationalSchool #Haarlemmermeer #DutchInternationalSchools Stichting Floreer - Openbaar Onderwijs en Opvang https://lnkd.in/eaU3QmEx
IPC Unit - Hooray Let's go on holiday!
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Ondersteuning van Meertaligheid in Haarlemmermeer Bij Optimist International School zijn we trots om een taalvriendelijke school te zijn die alle culturen en talen viert. Onlangs hebben we onze inspanningen uitgebreid door een workshop te organiseren voor lokale organisaties in samenwerking met de Rutu Foundation en ondersteund door Gemeente Haarlemmermeer. Met 70 deelnemers uit diverse sectoren zoals kinderopvang, onderwijs, bibliotheken en zwembadpersoneel, de workshop was een waardevolle ervaring. We verdiepten ons in de voordelen en uitdagingen van meertaligheid, bespraken de nieuwste wetenschappelijke inzichten en deelden praktische tips voor het creëren van een taalvriendelijke omgeving. Dank aan onze toegewijde sprekers, Dr Ellen-Rose Kambel en Hilda Heyde, en onze gepassioneerde docenten, Margit Tera en Marjolein Schenk. We zijn Gemeente Haarlemmermeer en alle deelnemers dankbaar die dit evenement mogelijk hebben gemaakt. Samen zetten we stappen richting een meer inclusieve en ondersteunende gemeenschap. Doe mee met onze volgende workshop op 9 oktober terwijl we blijven verkennen en meertaligheid promoten! Meer informatie over de registratie van deze workshop delen we gauw! Multilingualism in Haarlemmermeer At Optimist International School, we are proud to be a Language Friendly School that celebrates all cultures and languages. Recently, we extended our efforts by hosting a workshop for local organizations in collaboration with the Rutu Foundation and supported by Gemeente Haarlemmermeer. With 70 attendees from diverse fields such as childcare, secondary education, libraries, and even swimming pool personnel, the workshop was a valuable experience. We delved into the benefits and challenges of multilingualism, discussed the latest scientific insights, and shared practical tips for creating a multilingual-friendly environment. A huge thank you to our dedicated speakers, Dr Ellen-Rose Kambel and Hilda Heyde, and our passionate teachers, Margit Tera and Marjolein Schenk. We're grateful to Gemeente Haarlemmermeer and all the participants who made this event possible. Together, we are making strides towards a more inclusive and supportive community. Join us for our next workshop on 9 October as we continue to explore and promote multilingualism! More details how to register will be shared soon! #Multilingualism #Inclusion #CommunitySupport #LanguageFriendlySchool #OptimistInternationalSchool #Haarlemmermeer #RutuFoundation #StichtingFloreer #Meertaligheid #TaalvriendelijkeSchool Stichting Floreer - Openbaar Onderwijs en Opvang Annemarie van Holst-Steenmeijer
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It's wonderful to see our students so engaged and excited about learning through our IPC curriculum. IPC fosters creativity and hands-on experiences, making education both fun and meaningful. This approach not only sparks imagination but also ensures a well-rounded, enjoyable learning journey for all our students. #IPC #InternationalPrimaryCurriculum #OptimistInternationalSchool Stichting Floreer - Openbaar Onderwijs en Opvang
We had an amazing day opening our new IPC unit—Hooray… Let’s go on holiday! Children came in dressed up to visit Disneyland, brought their luggage to go through the airport, and brought their sleeping bags to go camping and visit the Optimist International Hotel. My personal favorite was the four-person tent taking up most of my classroom. Hopefully, in the coming weeks, we will do lots of camping out with a good book in this new reading area. Great start to a new unit and an awesome theme to work around these last couple of weeks until the summer holidays.
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We're introducing a Group 8 as part of our new Dutch Enrichment Programme (DEP) next academic year, designed to ease the transition into Dutch bilingual secondary education, this initiative enhances Dutch language skills and social integration By enhancing Dutch language proficiency and social and cultural integration, we aim to empower students to confidently step into Dutch education settings, while still providing them with the flexibility to pursue international systems if they choose. Watch our video and visit our website for more information about our tailored education paths. #IPC #LanguageFriendlySchool #DutchEnrichmentProgramme #OptimistInternationalSchool #Group8 Stichting Floreer - Openbaar Onderwijs en Opvang https://lnkd.in/eMA78Rcx
Your Education Your Choice at Optimist International School #education #children #community
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MEERTALIGHEID ALS KANS - WORKSHOP Steeds meer gezinnen in Nederland spreken thuis niet (als enige) Nederlands. Denk aan expats, kennismigranten, vluchtelingen en 2e/3e generatie Nederlanders met een migratieachtergrond. Optimist International School (school van Stichting Floreer - Openbaar Onderwijs en Opvang) in samenwerking met Rutu Foundation organiseren dit jaar een serie workshops en lezingen over taalvriendelijkheid, diversiteit en inclusie, gesteund door de Gemeente Haarlemmermeer. 📅 Datum: 5 juni, 15.30 - 17.00 uur 👉 Speciaal voor medewerkers die willen leren omgaan met meertaligheid van kinderen en jongeren binnen hun organisatie in de regio Haarlemmermeer. Registreer via de link en voor meer informatie zie de poster 👇! https://lnkd.in/eV8fjwmX
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It was great to join the #ECISLeadership2024 conference in Windsor #livingyourmissionandvision #socialemotionallearning #DiversityEquityInclusion #appreciativeinquiry #experienceaspartofstrategicplanning #YellowCar #OptimistInternationalSchool