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The parents of the children attending the pre-school in the premises of the IPSA (International Primary School Almere) can all attest how extraordinary the teachers have been in terms of educating, caring and nurturing our children, but we also understand the financial reasons behind this business decision (less pupils in the waiting list + a high rent), which is why we proposed the current provider, Partou, to consider these alternatives before closing the pre-school:

1. Starting from September, opening the pre-school with 8 kids per 1 teacher (respecting thus the ratio for this specific age group) with a waiting list for additional applications. The 2nd teacher would be reintroduced once the desired number of students was reached. In September we have 8 children; some want to stay for an extended period of time;

2. Parent participation: one parent would be present at the location every day in order to assist the teacher whenever needed;

3. A (more aggressive) marketing campaign: almost nobody knows the pre-school exists. At the Almere Gemeente website, as an example, there is no mention of this pre-school at all. We recommended an open day every quarter, marketed across expat groups and forums, informing everyone about the school and its benefits, in order to boost applications. The first open day could be held in July before the expected end of school. The parents were willing to help advertising not only the pre-school but also the open day;

4. If feasible, opening a BSO at the location in the afternoons to boost profits and somehow compensate for the pre-school lowest months;

Partou believes these suggestions are good, but the rent is still too high. The parents have tried to get a reaction from the Gemeente, but haven't managed to get one yet. We do not ask for subsidies, but the Gemeente has a say in this matter. We are sure that "where there is a will, there is a way".

There are no bilingual pre-schools or centers where English can be taught to children of these ages, so we will keep on looking into all possibilities to keep this facility open.

We weten niet precies wat er is gebeurd. Maar wat we wel weten staat hier ter discussie..

Een vrijliggend fietspad voor de veiligheid van fietsers Flitspalen om snelheid te controleren Duidelijke verkeersborden, vooral bij de school Voorbeelden zoals een zebrapad, maximale snelheidsborden, rotondes of verkeersdrempels – alles wat de situatie veiliger maakt

En als vaders en moeders die dit zien zich kunnen voorstellen hoe ik me nu voel, dan vraag ik: steun dit initiatief. Teken de petitie.

Today I met four Americans who visited the bridge in Son during their battlefield tour. It was impressive to hear their stories. They were second- and third-generation Allies who fought here.

Vandaag 4 Amerikanen ontmoet die de brug in Son bezochten tijdens hun battlefield tour. Indrukwekkend om hun verhaal te horen. Zij waren tweede en derde generatie van geallieerden die meegevochten hebben.

Het is nu mogelijk om tot 25 januari te tekenen!.

https://www.atlasleefomgeving.nl/stookwijzer.

Raad stemt in met houtstookverbod tijdens ‘code rood’: .

In 2020 heeft ProRail de perrontoegangen naar de fietstunnel afgesloten. Sindsdien moeten reizigers totaal onnodig omlopen van en naar de perrons.