“A school to long for.” That’s Sätraksolan’s slogan. Sätraksolan is a place of learning and growth. It fosters an environment where students can thrive.
Sätraksolan is a comprehensive school. It serves students from F-9. That means it covers from pre-school to ninth grade. The school is in Sätra. Sätra belongs to the Skärholmen district.
Sätraksolan is a large school. It has about 780 students. Around 160 staff members work here. This allows the school to support each student. The school can offer students the chance to complete their education. They can do this based on their individual needs.
The school consists of several buildings. Teachers work together in year teams. Much of the school has been renovated and expanded. The classrooms and learning environment suit both large and small groups.
The school’s heart is the student hall. It has a café for middle and high school students. Staff also use it. Sätraksolan also boasts an assembly hall. There are two sports halls. Updated rooms are for science subjects. Practical aesthetic rooms are available. All grades use these facilities.
The schoolyard at Sätraksolan is a source of pride. Students helped design it in a democracy project. It offers space for play, physical activity, and relaxation. Schoolyard educators offer activities. They do this throughout the school day.
Close to Sätraksolan are woodlands and parks. There is even a beach. Sätraksolan prepares all food from scratch. Three chefs work at the school. They work with other staff to make meals pleasant. The school serves 55 percent organic food. It offers a vegetarian option every day. Chefs sometimes surprise students. They offer small seasonal treats. Most students think the school food tastes good.
Sätraksolan has five after-school centers. It also has an after-school club for middle schoolers. The after-school centers offer creative and physical activities. Students can influence activities through “house councils”. Outdoor areas are part of the after-school centers’ learning environment. Activities focus on language development. Staff emphasize traditions and holidays.
Sätraksolan was built in 1966. Architect Trädgårdh designed it. The school is next to Sätra centrum. It is near the subway station. The schoolyard connects well to the square. The schoolyard has plenty of space. It allows for many sports. The grounds cover about 24150 square meters. The building is 9399 square meters.
Sätraksolan aims to be a school to long for. It strives to create a positive learning environment. The school wants students to feel safe and supported.