The Red Cross refugee crisis team urgently requests care kits for groups of 400-600 Ukrainian refugees staying temporarily in the emergency shelter at the MECC (conference center) in Maastricht. MECC is housing these groups for 72-hour emergency stays until probably 23 April. They have a critical lack of personal hygiene items, so any help is...Read More
Dear AFNORTH Parents, Students and Community, The Board of Governors has met this week, and after careful consideration of the AIS and local context, all current COVID-19 protocols and restrictions will be relaxed from Monday 14 March except for the following: Pre-screen at Home Protocol – Annex AVisitors will remain by appointment – Annex HAccess...Read More
This morning AIS celebrated carnival with dance, songs and wonderful costumes. The children had lots of fun. What a great way to start the Carnival Break. Later in the morning AIS was treated to 250 strikken which were brought to the school by two members of the Prince’s Guard in Brunssum. They represented all carnival...Read More
Dear AFNORTH Parents, Students and Community, The Dutch Government announced last Tuesday that most COVID-19 restrictions would be lifted in the next few days and weeks. The goal is to completely open up society as the vaccinations and immunity levels have increased significantly, the hospital situations are stable and the number of positive cases is...Read More
Dear AFNORTH Parents, Students and Community, The Dutch requirements for testing, contact tracing and self-isolation have recently been updated. Actions to be followed will depend on the GGD/Public Health assessment based on your health situation. They are also dependent on your country of residence. Our COVID-19 flow chart has been updated in response to the...Read More
We wish all our families a healthy and prosperous New Year 2022. Following the Dutch Government’s announcement that schools will return to face-to-face learning, we are delighted to be welcoming our students back to school on Monday, 10 January 2022. Parental support in conducting the pre-screening routines before setting out for school will be critical...Read More
AFNORTH International School would like to share the following information with you regarding the announcement of the Dutch Government’s latest COVID-19 Restrictions on Friday, 17 December 2021. The Netherlands has moved into a national lockdown from Sunday, 19 December to Friday, 14 January 2022. All schools in the Netherlands closed immediately. The main aim of...Read More
As we move into the December holiday, we hope you and your families remain safe and well and, despite restrictions, will be able to enjoy some quality family time together. Following the Dutch Government’s announcement on Tuesday 14 December 2021, the current measures will continue at least until Friday 14 January 2022. The government reminds...Read More
Thursday, 9 December, Maj Gen Kunkel paid a working visit to get a deeper insight into our school. He signed our Guest Book, and thanked the leaders and staff: “Thank you and the staff for your leadership and vision and for instilling the international values in our children that will make them successful throughout their...Read More
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