“Welcome to Tunaskolan” it says. At Tunaskolan, everyone is a hero. This F-9 school also features an integrated adapted elementary school. Tunaskolan isn’t just a place of learning. It is a community.
Tunaskolan shares facilities with Östervångskolan. Östervångskolan is a state school for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. At Tunaskolan, you’ll find elementary school students. There are also students in preparatory classes and students in adapted elementary school. Around 156 adults work at the school. These teachers and other staff members are dedicated. They provide quality education. They support and inspire all students for their future studies.
But what makes Tunaskolan truly special? One of the students said it best. “We don’t always agree with each other, but we care about each other.” Tunaskolan embraces diversity. It sees differences as an asset. The school has its own kitchen. This kitchen works with the school’s food council. It uses locally produced and organic foods. Tunaskolan’s after-school program is active and well-planned. This ensures that students’ entire day is guided by the curriculum. It is professionally assessed.
Every class from F to year 6 has its own library time. During this time, the class visits the school library. They borrow books or participate in library lessons. The school librarian helps students find books. They offer individual conversations and book tips. They teach students how to search for something to read. The library has over 10000 books. These include both fiction and non-fiction.
The goal at Tunaskolan is for students to learn to learn now and in the future. This means always knowing what we are doing and why. It increases students’ abilities and skills. Interaction and cooperation are key at Tunaskolan. They create security and equality. This applies to both the work environment and assessment work.
Tunaskolan offers instruction in cohesive groups. This is for students in adapted elementary school. At the after-school program, students help choose activities. The after-school program is based on the curriculum. Students have access to student support during the school day. They also have access to it at the after-school program.
Tunaskolan has a plan against offensive treatment. It also addresses discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment. The plan describes how to prevent offensive treatment. Tunaskolan in Luleå, Sweden, has about 350 students ages 10 to 15. Students study specific subjects in 6-week blocks. This allows them to work extensively on fewer topics. The school is located in Luleå on the Gulf of Bothnia. Tunaskolan has a long history of innovative ICT use. It also has international contacts through programs like eTwinning and ENIS. The school publishes Tunabladet. This is a prize-winning school webzine. It has the largest reader base in Sweden. Tunaskolan organizes ICT seminars for students and teachers.