“Knowledge through security and commitment” is not just a slogan here at Västbergaskolan. It is a lived experience. Västbergaskolan is a school where every student is seen. It gives good quality education toward knowledge goals.
Västbergaskolan is nestled in Hägersten. It is a independent primary school in Stockholm. Here at Västbergaskolan, we focus on pedagogy and educational development. Västbergaskolan strives to be “the school in the middle of the village”.
Let’s talk about the heart of Västbergaskolan’s structure. It builds on participation with fast decision-making paths. Västbergaskolan includes preschool classes through year 9. Each year has three classes. Västbergaskolan also features an adapted primary school. This caters to preschool class through year 9.
The school’s overall goals are clear. Students should leave Västbergaskolan with solid knowledge. They should be confident independent individuals. The values of Västbergaskolan are grounded among students and staff. It is present in daily work. There is a common structure in lessons. There is also fixed seating in classrooms. This helps to create security and peace. Every teacher at Västbergaskolan has an inclusive approach. They use extra adjustments. They also use language development methods in the classroom.
Do you know about Västbergaskolan’s development group? First teachers are part of it. They drive development work at the school. This is based on their specific assignments and the school’s operational goals. They also work with the school management.
Pedagogical plans are presented to students in each subject. The plans show specific goals to achieve. They show the skills to develop and assess. They also show how the assessment will occur.
Västbergaskolan boasts its own library. A librarian collaborates with all classes. They promote reading interest. They also boost students’ reading development. Once a week, a class visits the library. The librarian reads aloud there. The lesson ends with students borrowing books. Every week, the librarian visits another class. They read aloud in the classroom.
The Student Health Team at Västbergaskolan aims to create a positive learning environment. They respect each other. They provide each other with study peace. All students have the right to a physical and psychosocial work environment. This gives them the chance for optimal development.
Västbergaskolan also includes students within adapted primary school. The organization at Västbergaskolan is changeable. The needs of your children and other students dictate how we organize operations. Our students study from subject areas in the curriculum. They are in an age-mixed class. We have high staffing levels. Preschool class students integrate into the age-mixed classes.
School and after-school care are in the same location. The staff in adapted primary school work with your child throughout the day. This includes lessons, breaks, and after-school care. This is also called short-term care.
Our adapted primary school students participate based on their conditions. They participate in joint traditions and activities with primary school students. School forms collaborate where possible. Classrooms are on the ground floor. They have direct access to the schoolyard. Each classroom has access to group rooms. Students are also taught in the school’s movement room.
In the school dining hall, students sit with their teachers. When students need to sit in a smaller context, they eat lunch in adapted primary school’s kitchen. In addition to the premises included in adapted primary school, our students are taught in the school’s movement room. Every week, our students go to the school library. The librarian comes to the classroom sometimes. The premises have good accessibility and usability.
We offer short-term care for years 7 to 9. When your child turns 12, you as a guardian can apply for short-term care for your child via the municipality. Our operations are characterized by knowledge, security, and commitment.
Västbergaskolan is a privately run independent school. Its catchment area includes Telefonplan and Hägersten. At Västbergaskolan, nearly all food is prepared on site. The food is climate-smart. The school reduces the amount of meat. They replace it with vegetarian ingredients. Locally produced ingredients are used. This happens as far as they can be obtained. A large part of the ingredients we use are organically grown. Vegetarian food is served at least one day a week.