Balsmoseskolen

Hidden within Smørumnedre, Balsmoseskolen whispers tales of rapid growth and community spirit. Remember the 1970s? Ledøje-Smørum Kommune was blossoming. New homes sprang up like mushrooms, especially in Smørumnedre. Families flocked to this green haven. The existing schools, Søagerskolen and Boesagerskolen, were bursting at the seams. A solution was needed, and the community rallied. Balsmoseskolen was born from this need. A “third school” was proposed and a building committee formed in 1975. Construction began in earnest in 1976, after a temporary pavilion was erected. This pavilion, intended as a short-term fix, still stands today as the SFO-Mosehuset. Balsmoseskolen’s construction unfolded in three phases, opening its doors to eager students in stages throughout 1977 and 1978. The final phase, blocks B and C, was completed on March 1, 1979, with an official inauguration on April 6, 1979. The construction, managed by Rasmussen and Schiøtz, incorporated the best practices of the time, creating a two-track school with its own sports hall and expansive outdoor areas. Imagine the red brick walls, bathed in sunlight, a design inspired by the “Japanese model.” Balsmoseskolen was designed with functionality in mind. A long main building houses specialized classrooms, a library, and staff facilities. Three separate blocks cater to different age groups: preschool through second grade, third through sixth grade, and seventh through tenth grade. The sports hall, divisible into two sections, provides ample space for athletic activities. But the story doesn’t end there. Balsmoseskolen continued to evolve alongside the community. The 1980s witnessed another surge in student enrollment, reaching a peak of 611 students and 47 teachers in the 1986/1987 school year. As educational needs changed, Balsmoseskolen adapted. New computer labs were added. A central multi-purpose space, known as “Torvet” (The Square), became a hub of activity. Even some well-worn classrooms, like the music, home economics, science, and physics rooms, found new life in different locations within the school. Today, Balsmoseskolen stands as a testament to its community’s commitment to education. It continues to serve students, adapt to changing needs, and embrace the future, much like the ever-evolving community it serves.