- Priorities further explained
Access to an international school
Following our own research and discussions with our international community in 2018, we recognizedthe need for an international school. Since the beginning of our council term, we have been committed to deliver an International school in Kortenoord (neighborhood in Wageningen). Unfortunately, this was not successful, but we want children in Wageningen to also have access to an international school. Distance learning has become easier thanks to digitization. In this way, primary education in two languages is possible in Wageningen.
English and Dutch lessons for everybody
Wageningen is known for its international character, with respectively 135 different nationalities. For Wageningen to be inclusive it is essential that everyone can understand and communicate with each other. It would therefore be great for internationals if they could follow affordable Dutch courses or improve their English. This will reduce loneliness among internationals and improve their integration through more social contact. Local Wageningers (=people living in Wageningen) with a language delay would also benefit from this, By understanding each other better, we can also learn to understand each other better.
Extra curricular programs in schools about sustainability and entrepreneurship
We want torealize extra programs for education about greenery, sustainability andentrepreneurship. Many students tell us that they would like to give something back to Wageningen. Students tell us that they are eager to share their obtained knowledge. Expensive subsidies are currently spent on additional climate education. We think that students would do a great job sharing knowledge with students of the Pantarijn, And students at the Pantarijn can do the same at primary schools. In this way we are all more connected!
