The school
Engjaskóli is a primary school in Grafarvogur. There are three primary schools in northern Grafarvogur. Engjaskóli and Borgaskóli are for students in grades 1-7. Víkurskóli is a consolidated school for students in grades 8-10.
The after-school program Brosbær operates at Engjaskóli.
The youth center Vígyn offers diverse and fun activities for students from these three schools.
Engjaskóli offers diverse and creative learning, aiming to promote comprehensive development of all students, educating responsible, capable, creative, and independent citizens. The emphasis is on diverse teaching methods, formative learning, and team collaboration for staff. The school also emphasizes health promotion, environmental education, rights education, and innovation. We follow the parenting policy "Raising for Responsibility". Engjaskóli adheres to the Reykjavík City's Education Policy “Let Dreams Come True“.
- Principal: Álfheiður Einarsdóttir
- Assistant Principal: Hrafnhildur Inga Halldórsdóttir
- Head of the Support Program and contact person: Olga Hrönn Olgeirsdóttir
School activities
Operational plan
What's ahead for Engjaskóli? You can find several items in the operational plan, including the school's policy for the previous year, teaching planning, and much more.
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Engjaskóli? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to learning and work.
School council
Primary schools must have an active school council that serves as a forum for consultation between the principal and the school community on the school operation. The school council participates in shaping policy for the school and defining its unique character.
School Council representatives 2024-2025
Principal
Álfheiður Einarsdóttir, principal, alfheidur.einarsdottir@rvkskolar.is
Staff representatives
Hjördís Guðmundsdóttir
Berta Hrönn Einarsdóttir
Jóhannes Karl Bárðarson
Alternates
María Védís Ólafsdóttir
Representative from the local community
Ævar Aðalsteinsson
Parent representatives
Birta Baldursdóttir
Þórey Rán Brynjarsdóttir
Student representatives
Grade 5
Trausti Steinn and Berglind Svana
Grade 6
Eiríka Malaika and Ísak Máni
Grade 7
Agnea Snærós and Benedikt
School rules
School rules
Primary school meals
School meals are free for the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school still needs to track information about allergies and intolerances and limit food waste. Students must register for the school lunch program as before.
Parents/guardians must now register for the school lunch program in the Matartíminn system and select which weekdays their children will eat. Students should choose the same weekdays each week, such as every Tuesday and/or every Thursday. More information and instructions are on the Matartíminn/Abler website.
Parent cooperation
We are all in this together, and as the proverb goes it takes a village to raise a child.
Reykjavík City schools make targeted efforts to consult with and increase parent involvement in school activities.
All schools in Reykjavík City have an active parent association.
Evaluation of school activities
The goal of evaluating and monitoring the quality of work is to provide information about school activities, their results and development.
Engjaskóli school district
There are several school districts in Reykjavík and each child has priority in their district school.
Engjaskóli is the district school for residents of the following streets: Bakkastaðir, Barðastaðir, Brúnastaðir, Fróðengi, Garðsstaðir, Gullengi, Laufengi, Reyrengi, Starengi, and Vallengi.
Engjaskóli websites
Websites with information about the school's diverse activities as a Green Flag School, Health Promoting School, UNICEF Rights Respecting School, sexual health and gender equality, as well as information about outdoor education and the school's varied swimming instruction.