Early Years (EY) New Family Information
Early Years (EY) New Family Information
Induction Week Schedule
All students in our Early Years of the PYP are enrolled in an induction week to ease their way into their new school and to familiarise themselves with their teachers, classroom and classmates. Parents are asked to join the children for the first couple of days and by the end of the induction week, students will remain independently in the classroom without the presence of a parent.
Day 1: 09:00 - 10:00
One parent joins their child in the classroom for the whole time.
Day 2: 08:30 - 10:30
One parent joins their child in the classroom for 30 minutes and then stay in the vicinity. Collect your child at 10:30.
Day 3: 08:30 - 11:00
You will leave your child with the teacher and stay in the vicinity. Collect your child at 11:00.
Day 4: 08:30 - 11:30 or 13:30
You will leave your child with the teacher. Collect your child at 11:30 or by 13:30 depending on your work/study hours.
Day 5: 8:30 - 11:30 or 13:30
You will leave your child with the teacher. Collect your child at 11:30 or by 13:30 depending on your work/study hours.
After the induction week the pick-up time will be according to your child’s type of placement and/or your working and studying hours. Please contact us should you have any questions.
Items to Bring
Each student in the Early Years classes should bring a pair of indoor shoes to be worn in school. These should be easy to slip on and off as students must change every time they enter or exit the building. Suitable clothing for all weathers is required including rain and snow suits, waterproof footwear, hats and gloves, depending on the season, which are stored at school. Students may also bring a water bottle that can be left in designated areas in the classrooms to be used throughout the day. During the summer months, sunscreen is also recommended.
Special Diets
If your child requires a special diet, this must be registered digitally using this link, and a valid doctor’s certificate must be uploaded. Please note that BankID is required to complete the registration.
Do not register if your child only requires pork-free or vegetarian meals.
If your child requires egg-free meals on specific days only, this information should be sent directly by email to julie.little@helsingborg.se. Please clearly include your child’s full name, class, and the exact dates on which the egg-free diet is required.
If you need assistance or do not have access to BankID, please contact the school office. For students with protected personal information, a special procedure is in place —please contact us so arrangements can be made securely.
Reporting Absences
Tempus Hemma is used to report absences. For students in Early Years Extended Hours it is also used to manage schedules. Within the first few days of enrollment, parents should download the Tempus Nu app and follow the provided instructions to set up their login. Please note that a valid Swedish Personal Identity Number is required to use Tempus.
Weekly Newsletters and Reports
ManageBac is the school’s platform for curriculum planning and reporting student progress to parents. Weekly newsletters are also published through ManageBac, keeping parents informed about classroom activities and whole-school updates. When your child is newly enrolled, it will take a few days before access to ManageBac is activated. Parents use their OpenApply login details to access ManageBac.
Contact Details
Email ish@helsingborg.se if you change your contact details. We need to be able to contact you by email, regular mail and by telephone. Most communication from the school is sent out in your class newsletter and PYP Campus Bulletin via ManageBac. Teachers will also communicate individually with parents via email; therefore it is important that a correct and active email address is supplied.
Municipality
If you live in, or plan to move to, a municipality other than Helsingborg you must contact us at ISH. The other municipality has to agree to pay the school fees for your child, and agree that your child has the right to attend our school.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA’s vision is to create a better everyday school experience for the students at ISH. They encourage parental involvement within the school, raise money for social and educational activities. You can find more information about the PTA in the Parent Handbooks on the ISH Information Site.
School Law Affecting International Schools in Sweden
In January 2016 a law was passed by the Swedish government which affects the International School of Helsingborg. Click here to view the document outlining these changes. Should you have any questions regarding the law and how this may affect your child you are most welcome to contact the school.
We’re Here to Help
We hope this information helps you feel prepared and supported as you begin your journey with us. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to the International School of Helsingborg! If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ish.helsingborg.se.
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