The school
Our school emphasizes that everyone should enjoy their time at play and work. The role of Ártúnsskóli, in collaboration with homes, is to support the overall development of students and lay the groundwork for their active participation in a democratic society.
The school's motto is: success, respect, and well-being. The motto reflects the focus of schooling. We strive for excellence, respect individuals and the environment, and embrace diversity.
Integrated school
Ártúnsskóli is a jointly run preschool, primary school, and after-school program. The primary school has grades 1-7 and grades 8-10 go to Árbæjarskóli. There are about 225 students. About 170 at the primary school and around 65 students at the preschool each year.
Management team
Principal: Ellen Gísladóttir
Assistant Principal: Guðrún Bára Gunnarsdóttir
Assistant principal for the preschool division: Hanna Sóley Helgadóttir
Head of the support program and prosperity liaison: Ásta María Þorkelsdóttir
After-school program director: Eggert Thorberg Kjartansson
School activities
Primary school meals
School meals are free, but it's important for the school to maintain oversight, keep track of allergy and intolerance information, and limit food waste. Students must register for the school lunch program as before.
Parents/guardians register for the school lunch program in the Skólamatur system and select which weekdays their children will eat. Students must always select the same weekdays each week — for example, every Tuesday and/or every Thursday. Find more information on the Skólamatur 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 parents and enhance their involvement in schooling. Every Reykjavík City school has an active parent association.
Exemption from school attendance
Do you need to apply for a leave for a student in Ártúnsskóli? Here is the application form.
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 main role of the school council is to be a forum for all representatives of the school community to consult on school matters.
School evaluation
The goal of evaluating and monitoring quality is to provide insight into schooling, its outcomes, and its development.
School catchments
There are several school catchments in Reykjavík and each child has priority in their catchment school. Ártúnsskóli is the catchment school for residents of the following streets: Álakvísl, Árkvörn, Birtingakvísl, Bleikjukvísl, Bröndukvísl, Fiskakvísl, Laxakvísl, Rafstöðvarvegur, Reyðarkvísl, Seiðakvísl, Silungakvísl, Sílakvísl, Stangarhylur, and Urriðakvísl.
