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Dear ACCESS Colleagues, September is here and while we may lament the receding of summer joys, I have always found the fall to be a wonderful opportustart the season as your newsletter editor, taking over from the irreplaceable Jessie Blijden who left us for Sweden last month. In the weeks and days to come, many of us will be dealing with changes iyou are all masters of change: you know what it is like to move across continents, start new relationships in a foreign country, grow families, leave families, jobs, homes, comfort zones to explore the exciting new terrain of the Nethetaught us how to welcome new people to this country and help meandering newbies adjust to the challenges of transplantation. The ability to accept and adapt to change is priceless. Not only is it crucial to survikey determinant of happiness. From Darwinian philosophy to theme of adaptation and change reminds us that it is habits, words and actions on a daily basis. In this edition, we hear from colleagues who have successfully traversed the pathways of living and loving Holland in their own unique ways. Ramona and Ingrid share their trials and triumphs; Susan maximises her travel opportunities; school year; Heiner divulges his German potato soup recipe (indeed, a surefire way to fondly remember home is to cook a native dish); Jo introduces a healthy and scrumptious vegetarian restaurant (restaurant-hopping is a useful distraction for homesickness);wishes our beloved Office Manager Qin a passionate and productive temporary break (she leaves us with sage advice on preparations for the new school year) as we welcome Carina into this role. I wish each of you the best in September family – hopefully we can help each other navigate through this labyrinth of change fondly known as la belle vie.
À votre santé et bonheur,
Sujin Chan
Editor
September is here and while we may lament the receding of summer joys, I have always found the fall to be a wonderful opportunity for new beginnings. I, for one, am delighted to start the season as your newsletter editor, taking over from the irreplaceable Jessie Blijden who left us for Sweden last month.
In the weeks and days to come, many of us will be dealing with changes iyou are all masters of change: you know what it is like to move across continents, start new relationships in a foreign country, grow families, leave families, jobs, homes, comfort zones to explore the exciting new terrain of the Netherlands. The experience at ACCESS has also taught us how to welcome new people to this country and help meandering newbies adjust to the challenges of transplantation.
The ability to accept and adapt to change is priceless. Not only is it crucial to survikey determinant of happiness. From Darwinian philosophy to MBA programs, the recurrent
change reminds us that it is important to re-evaluate our attitudes, habits, words and actions on a daily basis.
we hear from colleagues who have successfully traversed the pathways of living and loving Holland in their own unique ways. Ramona and Ingrid share their trials and triumphs; Susan maximises her travel opportunities; Qin helps us get ready for the new
Heiner divulges his German potato soup recipe (indeed, a surefire way to fondly remember home is to cook a native dish); Jo introduces a healthy and scrumptious vegetarian
hopping is a useful distraction for homesickness);wishes our beloved Office Manager Qin a passionate and productive temporary break (she leaves us with sage advice on preparations for the new school year) as we welcome Carina
I wish each of you the best in September and, to our new volunteers, welcome to a new hopefully we can help each other navigate through this labyrinth of change fondly
À votre santé et bonheur,
Sujin Chan-Allen
Editor
Editor’s Note
September is here and while we may lament the receding of summer joys, I have always nity for new beginnings. I, for one, am delighted to
start the season as your newsletter editor, taking over from the irreplaceable Jessie Blijden
In the weeks and days to come, many of us will be dealing with changes in our lives. Indeed, you are all masters of change: you know what it is like to move across continents, start new relationships in a foreign country, grow families, leave families, jobs, homes, comfort zones to
rlands. The experience at ACCESS has also taught us how to welcome new people to this country and help meandering newbies adjust to
The ability to accept and adapt to change is priceless. Not only is it crucial to survival, it is a rograms, the recurrent evaluate our attitudes,
we hear from colleagues who have successfully traversed the pathways of living and loving Holland in their own unique ways. Ramona and Ingrid share their trials and
Qin helps us get ready for the new Heiner divulges his German potato soup recipe (indeed, a surefire way to fondly
remember home is to cook a native dish); Jo introduces a healthy and scrumptious vegetarian hopping is a useful distraction for homesickness); and finally, ACCESS
wishes our beloved Office Manager Qin a passionate and productive temporary break (she leaves us with sage advice on preparations for the new school year) as we welcome Carina
and, to our new volunteers, welcome to a new hopefully we can help each other navigate through this labyrinth of change fondly
It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Megha on being awarded ACCESS
Volunteer of the Month for August 2013.
Megha's smile, kindness and professionalism is an asset to all of her colleagues at
ACCESS – as well as the international community in the Netherlands as she bridges
more and more advertisers to this community. Megha truly deserves this
recognition.
/Carina/
Megha was, for a long time, a quiet, dedicated and diligent member of the
Advertising Department. More recently she has shown her true colours, and has
flourished into a delightful, determined and creative contributor to an emerging
Funding Department. Her smile, disposition and commitment to ACCESS is
infectious and she is a charming colleague. This recognition is well deserved and a
pleasure to award.
Congratulations and well done!
/Deborah/
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Volunteer of the month
AND FURTHER AND FURTHER AND FURTHER AND FURTHER FELICITATIONS FELICITATIONS FELICITATIONS FELICITATIONS TO:TO:TO:TO:
EMMA THOMASEMMA THOMASEMMA THOMASEMMA THOMAS
Our heartiest congratulations to Emma, ACCESS Volunteer of the Month for
September 2013.
Emma is a highly organised, hard working and supportive colleague. During
her time as Helpdesk Manager, she was always friendly, approachable and
professional. She ensured the monthly meetings ran smoothly and organized many
interesting presentations and workshops. She was skilled at motivating others by
recognising and drawing out their particular strengths and talents. Since stepping
down as Helpdesk Manager to pursue her own teaching career, Emma has
remained involved at ACCESS by continuing to volunteer regularly at The Hague
International Centre and initiating the Social Media (Helpdesk) team. Her ongoing
commitment to the organisation and her cheerful personality has made Emma a
popular colleague and friend to many.
/Jo/
It's nice to have Emma in the THIC team. She takes her responsibility seriously. She
works in a manner that helps the team move forward.
Thank you very much Emma! We will miss you and your professionalism when you
leave ACCESS.
We wish you all the best in the future.
/Annelies/
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By Carina Hyllested
Dear all, Please allow me to introduce myself. As you all know I shall be taking care of Qin’s desk for the next 3 months. I will do my utmost in filling out the void in Qin’s absence and to maintain a wonderful, sociable and professional environment at our 2 offices. I have been with ACCESS for the past 3+ years and have enjoyed working in different departments and with so many awesome people, and I really look forward to work closely with even more. After 4 years in the Netherlands, and in Benoordenhout, I have just moved to my husband, Jesper and our dog, HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (we just call him Freddie). A lot of new beginnings, I love it! Qin has prepared us all well, so I trust that together we can preserve ACCESS as the wonderful family away from home it is Netherlands. Best, Carina 0639353509
Ed: Photo 30 Aug 2013 at Qin and Carina
to introduce myself.
As you all know I shall be taking care of Qin’s desk for the next 3 months. I will do my utmost in filling out the void in Qin’s absence and to maintain a wonderful, sociable and professional
en with ACCESS for the past 3+ years and have enjoyed working in different departments and with so many awesome people, and I really look forward to work closely with
After 4 years in the Netherlands, and in Benoordenhout, I have just moved to my husband, Jesper and our dog, HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (we just call him Freddie). A lot of new beginnings, I love it!
Qin has prepared us all well, so I trust that together we can preserve ACCESS as the from home it is - for us and for the international community in the
Qin and Carina at Qin’s “See You Soon” Party; Image courtesy of Christine Fischer
Info Board
As you all know I shall be taking care of Qin’s desk for the next 3 months. I will do my utmost in filling out the void in Qin’s absence and to maintain a wonderful, sociable and professional
en with ACCESS for the past 3+ years and have enjoyed working in different departments and with so many awesome people, and I really look forward to work closely with
After 4 years in the Netherlands, and in Benoordenhout, I have just moved to Voorburg with my husband, Jesper and our dog, HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (we just call him
Qin has prepared us all well, so I trust that together we can preserve ACCESS as the for us and for the international community in the
at Qin’s “See You Soon” Party; Image courtesy of Christine Fischer
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Info Board
By Qin Cai
HAPPY BABY NEWS AT ACCESS
We all know that our volunteers work hard for the needs and interests of the international community in the Netherlands, we are creative, helpful, resourceful and productive. However, a few of us have been productive in their personal lives too in the past few months. We would like to share some happy baby news with you all. On 16th July 2013, our Amsterdam Childbirth Preparation Course Coordinator, Sylvia, gave birth to a baby girl, Isabella S. Nambale Well, I guess that it is not surprising that Sylvia should have gotten pregnant and had her first baby during her time as the baby course coordinator, as this has happened to several previous volunteers who on this job. Sylvia has been working tirelessly for the expat expecting parents located in Amsterdam and nearby regions for the past nearly two years. She has to deal with their queries and answer their questions more or less on daily basis, she even answers their emails as far as from the other side of the world, her holiday countries or home country, Uganda, to help those exciting but sometimes also anxious parents-to-be. We are so happy for Slyvia and her husband that now they can share this joy with the people Sylvia has helped. On 19th July 2013, our Funding Department volunteer, Nidhi, gave birth to a baby girl, Anouk Sharma. I’m sure that baby Anouk has perhaps known by now all the names of our partners and associates as her mummy worked hard right to the end of her pregnancy, and has no intention of stopping volunteering at ACCESS when Anouk is more settled. Many congratulations to both Sylvia and Nidhi and your families, a big welcome to Isabella and Anouk! We will certainly have more baby news to share with all of you in the coming months, so stay tuned here ☺
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BY INGRID LEONARD
Hi, I’m Ingrid,I’m from Scotland, I’ve been here 2 years and can’t believe my time in The Hague and at ACCESS is drawing to a close. I came here on career break from my job in London, to be with my other half and I loved it from the moment the train pulled into Den Haag Centraal We live slap bang in the centre and I shall miss the red brickwork, canals and crazy modern street cobbles (very slippery in the rain) of De Muzen. I shall also miss the beautiful mix of atmospheric old parliament buildings and brand new government buildings shaped like the sail of a boat. most distinctive collection of highbeen out late partying, the last tram has long since gone and you don’t have a taxi number saved in your mobile!).
Since moving here, we have done lots of travelling. I have
(great fun but I’m not very good)and, my favourite developed my interest poetry by going to Amsterdam. I have different countries – Japan – and can while I loved all of wins hands down for This of course means good as it should be attend writing classes and learn to great. There are so many people who come to live in The Netherlands for a couple of years before being posted elsewhere for work and there are so many interesting things to do that it has made my time here really speci
Another thing that The Netherlands is great for is going to see live bands. We have
seen 30 bands play live since moving here so on average, one per month Amos, Primal Scream, Florence and The Machine, the Stone Roses and a host favourite venues have to be Amsterdam’s Paradiso, De Unie in Rotterdam and of course Het Paard Van Troje in The Hague! The fantastic infrastructure here means that we can go to see bands in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Tilburg or Eindhoven and still to The Hague, something we won’t be able to do back home.
I enjoyed my time at Zeestraat on the Helpdesk and at The Hague International
Centre. I will miss working with and meeting people from so many different countries andcultures – South London (where we will return to) pales into insignificance by comparison. heartfelt thanks to all of you at ACCESS who have made volunteering such a fun and rewarding experience. I wish you all the on. With love and best wishes, Ingrid x
I’m from Scotland, I’ve been here 2 years and can’t believe my time in The Hague and at ACCESS is drawing to a close. I came here on career break from my job
her half and I loved it from the moment the train pulled into Den Haag Centraal We live slap bang in the centre and I shall miss the red brickwork, canals and crazy modern street cobbles (very slippery in the rain) of De Muzen. I shall also miss the
iful mix of atmospheric old parliament buildings and brand new government buildings Wherever I am in the The Hague, I just keep an eye out for that
most distinctive collection of high-rises and I know I’ll find my way home (been out late partying, the last tram has long since gone and you don’t have a taxi number
Since moving here, we have done lots of travelling. I have also(great fun but I’m not very good) driving lessons (I’m getting better and can even now reverse)
great. There are so many people who come to live in The Netherlands for a couple of years before being posted elsewhere for work and there are so many interesting things to do that it has made my time here really special.
Another thing that The Netherlands is great for is going to see live bands. We have seen 30 bands play live since moving here so on average, one per month Amos, Primal Scream, Florence and The Machine, the Stone Roses and a host favourite venues have to be Amsterdam’s Paradiso, De Unie in Rotterdam and of course Het Paard Van Troje in The Hague! The fantastic infrastructure here means that we can go to see bands in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Tilburg or Eindhoven and still be able to catch a train back to The Hague, something we won’t be able to do back home.
I enjoyed my time at Zeestraat on the Helpdesk and at The Hague International Centre. I will miss working with and meeting people from so many different countries and
South London (where we will return to) pales into insignificance by comparison. heartfelt thanks to all of you at ACCESS who have made volunteering such a fun and rewarding experience. I wish you all the best and look forward to hearing how
Meet the Volunteers
I’m from Scotland, I’ve been here 2 years and can’t believe my time in The Hague and at ACCESS is drawing to a close. I came here on career break from my job
her half and I loved it from the moment the train pulled into Den Haag Centraal We live slap bang in the centre and I shall miss the red brickwork, canals and crazy modern street cobbles (very slippery in the rain) of De Muzen. I shall also miss the
iful mix of atmospheric old parliament buildings and brand new government buildings herever I am in the The Hague, I just keep an eye out for that
and I know I’ll find my way home (very useful if you’ve been out late partying, the last tram has long since gone and you don’t have a taxi number
also taken Dutch lessons driving lessons (I’m getting better and can even now reverse)
thing of all, I’ve really in creative writing and workshops in lived in 3 other France, Peru and honestly say that, them, The Netherlands being expat-friendly. that my Dutch is not as but the fact that I can workshops, yoga drive, all in English, is
great. There are so many people who come to live in The Netherlands for a couple of years before being posted elsewhere for work and there are so many interesting things to do that it
Another thing that The Netherlands is great for is going to see live bands. We have seen 30 bands play live since moving here so on average, one per month - Patti Smith, Tori Amos, Primal Scream, Florence and The Machine, the Stone Roses and a host of others. My favourite venues have to be Amsterdam’s Paradiso, De Unie in Rotterdam and of course Het Paard Van Troje in The Hague! The fantastic infrastructure here means that we can go to
be able to catch a train back
I enjoyed my time at Zeestraat on the Helpdesk and at The Hague International Centre. I will miss working with and meeting people from so many different countries and
South London (where we will return to) pales into insignificance by comparison. A heartfelt thanks to all of you at ACCESS who have made volunteering such a fun and
look forward to hearing how you are getting
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BY RAMONA NECULA
Bucharest in Romania.
my husband who got a job in an international organisation and with our little son who was only 7 months old. It was a unique experience for me at the beginning and the accommodation was indeed an interesting process.
I discovered that The Hague has a re
realize that its social diversity is an advantage for everyone ready to embrace it. I am also taking time for myself and relax by swimming and taking water zumba classes and recently the whole family got involved in
After a relatively long period, during which I graduated with a bachelor degree in
Psychology in addition to the daily responsibilities of taking care of my son, I decided to change my career path. Previously, I worked in the medical field but in order to pursue this here, I would have had to pursue additional and new studies.
As a result, I started to focus and to gather knowledge in the Human Resources area,
which quickly became a passion. I also ssame time that I joined ACCESS. At ACCESS I started at the Helpdesk like every fresh volunteer, and after a month I joined the Training team and also THIC team. Shortly after, I joined also the Volunteer Resources department where I am very happy, as it is very much in line with what I studied in the last year and my career focus.
In this position I have the perfect opportunity to put in practice what I’ve learned during
the CIPD program. I must confesssocializing, practicing my skills, learning a lot of new things and giving me the opportunity to develop. I am very grateful and proud to be part of the ACCESS team.
My life has changed significa
those who gave me the opportunity last year in September to join this great organization. I am very satisfied with the activities that I have at the moment and keen to learn and to improve more.
My name is Ramona and I come from a small village close to Bucharest in Romania.
I arrived in The Netherlands in November 2009 together wit
my husband who got a job in an international organisation and with our little son who was only 7 months old. It was a unique experience for me at the beginning and the accommodation was indeed an interesting process.
I discovered that The Hague has a really child-friendly environment and also came to realize that its social diversity is an advantage for everyone ready to embrace it. I am also taking time for myself and relax by swimming and taking water zumba classes and recently
olved in Project “Aquarium” where we added eight fish.
After a relatively long period, during which I graduated with a bachelor degree in Psychology in addition to the daily responsibilities of taking care of my son, I decided to
eviously, I worked in the medical field but in order to pursue this here, I would have had to pursue additional and new studies.
As a result, I started to focus and to gather knowledge in the Human Resources area, which quickly became a passion. I also started a CIPD program for a Certificate in HR on the same time that I joined ACCESS. At ACCESS I started at the Helpdesk like every fresh volunteer, and after a month I joined the Training team and also THIC team. Shortly after, I
Resources department where I am very happy, as it is very much in line with what I studied in the last year and my career focus.
In this position I have the perfect opportunity to put in practice what I’ve learned during the CIPD program. I must confess that volunteering at ACCESS helped me a lot in terms of socializing, practicing my skills, learning a lot of new things and giving me the opportunity to develop. I am very grateful and proud to be part of the ACCESS team.
My life has changed significantly in a positive manner and I want to thank those who gave me the opportunity last year in September to join this great organization. I am very satisfied with the activities that I have at the moment and keen to learn and to improve
Meet the Volunteers
My name is Ramona and I come from a small village close to
I arrived in The Netherlands in November 2009 together with my husband who got a job in an international organisation and with our little son who was only 7 months old. It was a unique experience for me at the beginning and the accommodation was indeed an
friendly environment and also came to realize that its social diversity is an advantage for everyone ready to embrace it. I am also taking time for myself and relax by swimming and taking water zumba classes and recently
quarium” where we added eight fish.
After a relatively long period, during which I graduated with a bachelor degree in Psychology in addition to the daily responsibilities of taking care of my son, I decided to
eviously, I worked in the medical field but in order to pursue this
As a result, I started to focus and to gather knowledge in the Human Resources area, tarted a CIPD program for a Certificate in HR on the
same time that I joined ACCESS. At ACCESS I started at the Helpdesk like every fresh volunteer, and after a month I joined the Training team and also THIC team. Shortly after, I
Resources department where I am very happy, as it is very much in
In this position I have the perfect opportunity to put in practice what I’ve learned during that volunteering at ACCESS helped me a lot in terms of
socializing, practicing my skills, learning a lot of new things and giving me the opportunity to develop. I am very grateful and proud to be part of the ACCESS team.
ntly in a positive manner and I want to thank once again those who gave me the opportunity last year in September to join this great organization. I am very satisfied with the activities that I have at the moment and keen to learn and to improve
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Departmental News
OPEN VACANCIES COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT E-Zine Editor The Editor coordinates all aspects of the publishing process: overseeing content development, managing writers, reviewing texts, editing, writing, image selection, layout, and communications with involved parties (writers, partners, and designer). We are looking for someone with experience in Publishing and/or journalism, able to smoothly coordinate editorial and production process. Creativity, enthusiasm and patience will be an advantage. Contact: Carina, [email protected] Guides Team Members For the annual update of the ACCESS Guides, researchers, writers, editors and proofreaders are needed. Contact: Sarah, [email protected] COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (CED) Assistant CED Manager The assistant CED Manager is responsible for: collecting, correlating, and uploading course/workshop’s info onto the ACCESS website; uploading/editing the trainer’s profile every 3 months for the E-zine; participating in CED monthly meetings; maintaining good contacts with CED manager, trainers and Communications Dept.; writing up minutes of the CED monthly meeting; writing personal timely reminders to trainers regarding deadlines. Contact: Christine, [email protected] or [email protected] CED Internal Communication The CED Internal Communication member is responsible for: assisting CED Manager in determining trainers needs by contacting them to find out what they need to function to keep cohesion of group; assisting trainers in the planning, monitoring, and appraisal of progress by planning one on one individual feedback sessions; assisting trainers in maintaining quality control by offering to help teach trainers how to schedule and conduct evaluations; helping CED Manager maintain historical trainer resource records by maintaining a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records up-to-date. Contact: Christine, [email protected] or [email protected]
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Departmental News
CED External Communication Current project entails facilitating brochure & online intranet e-zine distribution of trainer’s info with associated organisations. In this regard, the external communication member cooperates with Communications Department closely. Moreover, the team member is responsible for: assisting the CED manager in planning, developing and implementing strategies to help promote trainers; creating a distribution list; focusing on E-zine Profiles & Trainer's brochures; liaising with and answering enquiries from outside organizations that may have interest in CED trainers, often via telephone and email; collating information relating to and analysing current projects of promotion; assisting in preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochure portfolios. Future projects may include brainstorming other avenues of promotion for trainers such as hand-outs, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and/or multimedia programmes; Contact: Christine, [email protected] or [email protected] NOTE: Volunteers must finish the probationary month at the Helpdesk before applying for any vacancy ACCESS EVENTS: POT LUCK LUNCH Pot Luck Lunch dates for 2013 : Thursday September 20th Thursday November 21st @ Zeestraat 100 from 12:15 – 14:45
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A Facebook group for ACCESS volunteers has been created, it is called ‘ACCESS volunteers’, search for it (ACCESS in uppercase!) or
ACCESS Information Morning:The next Information morning will be held on 11potential volunteers must first contact VRD before attending the information morning. Enquiries about volunteering should be nl.org Department Changes: ACCESS Office Manager: Carina Hyllested ACCESS Newsletter Editor: Sujin Chan
WE HAD TO SAY GOODBYE TO: Esther Irungu Qin Cai Ally Cogger Tony Meredith We thank you for your time, energy and work, and we wish you best of luck
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 4th Margarita Grigoryeva 10th Andrew Jones 13th Qin Cai 15th Ingrid Leonard 18th Valentina Armini 21st Ramona Necula 21st Marina Djuric 21st Megan Alter 24th Antonio Gutierrez WE WELCOME Neha Kanna Lucy Jordan
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JOIN ‘ACCESS VOLUNTEERS’ GROUP ON
A Facebook group for ACCESS volunteers has been created, it is called ‘ACCESS volunteers’, search for it (ACCESS in uppercase!) or
use below link. Please do join!
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ACCESS Information Morning: The next Information morning will be held on 11th September 2013. All potential volunteers must first contact VRD before attending the information morning. Enquiries about volunteering should be forwarded to
A Facebook group for ACCESS volunteers has been created, it is called ‘ACCESS volunteers’, search for it (ACCESS in uppercase!) or
use below link. Please do join!
ook.com/groups/308062515897693
September 2013. All potential volunteers must first contact VRD before attending the information
forwarded to vrd@access-
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Tips and Tricks …
By Qin Cai
Ready for the New School Year?
It is September again, the time of the year when we look back to those good times we have just had with our families and friends in rural Holland or some exotic lands with fondness and a smile on our face, then, for the ones with school age children it is also the time when one feels suddenly a bit of a panic – how am I going to prepare them for another year of learning in this foreign land after they have been in state of ‘free range’ for two months? Is there anything which may differ from my home country I should know? As a general rule, I speak for myself here, the process of preparing the children should start from perhaps a week before the first day of the school. It should start from adjusting their bed time routine back to what they are used to during the school term. With my children, I would ask them to go to bed from around 11pm to half an hour earlier each day, this way by the last weekend they, or rather their body clocks are more or less accustomed to the usual bed time of 9pm. They normally protest it along the way but it is necessary for their performance at school the next day. Doing something special to motivate them is also an effective tactic. My daughter is at the age where she loves shopping with friends, so a trip of stationary shopping always puts her in a good mood and helps her to look forward to school. When they were younger, some social activities with their new classmates also helped them to build some confidence for the new environment. Get their bikes checked and importantly, restate the rules of cycling and safety. If your children are in a Dutch system, you will be invited to a ‘Getting to Know Each Other’ evening with the class teacher and all the parents of the class soon after the term starts. Try to go to this meeting if your Dutch is good to mingle with other Dutch parents, otherwise a separate meeting with the mentor would help you to understand better about anything you and your child need to know. You will also be required to collect all school books from the school yourself. Tell your children to take care of them during the year, or you will be given a fine at the end of school year. If your children go to an international school, not only get to know their class teacher, but also the parent representatives, they can provide much information or support should you need them when any issues arise on learning, behavioral and other matters. Some efforts beforehand can go a long way. They will ensure your children are well prepared for the new challenges and make your role as their guardians more effective and enjoyable. Good luck to your children and to you! ☺
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Your fellow Volunteers
By Susan Gould
Travels around The Netherlands
Having just a few short months to go before we sadly have to leave The Hague and The Netherlands to return to the UK, I decided to try and see some of the Dutch towns that have interested me for various reasons. Amongst these places are Nijmegen, Zwolle, Groningen and Texel in The Wadden Islands. Nijmegen is supposed to be the oldest city in the Netherlands. The river Waal runs by the side of it and the train brings you in over the famous Nijmegen bridge that was so important in the war. However, I had not realized that the majority of the town was destroyed in the war so a lot has been rebuilt. Having said that though, there are still many interesting buildings of historic value to be seen in the centre of the town and hidden in the parks. You can find information on the Liberation trail as well as the Roman history and there is a harbor area along with some wonderful big churches with unusual statutes to spot. Top marks if you can find the mural of the cat on the wall with white paw prints painted on the steps, just another example of great art work hidden away in the back streets… The centre is not big but it has some unusual shops and there is a really nice mix of old and new style shopping as well water features that leap up at you as you turn into a corner of a square. Zwolle is another favourite of mine. This small centre has a moat type canal running around it and you have to access it by crossing one of the many bridges. It has a lot of art culture and the Museum de Fundatie has the strangest roof that I have ever seen. We went on a Saturday and enjoyed market day although the market place can be very busy with trucks so do take care. We also found a great Bangladeshi restaurant, Mayurs Kitchen in Melk Maarkt, which does a delicious Lamb Rogan Josh as a speciality dish. We also bought a Zwolle liqueur from the specialist food shop which was unusual to taste but you cannot help but feel relaxed as you sit in the park or by the river and watch the boats go by in the sunshine. Groningen is a very large centre and full of students and shops. It has two big open market squares and a large VVV information centre. The map walk around the town was interesting and costs €1.50 from the VVV. The Prinsenhof gardens are one of the last points on the map but well worth stopping to see, apparently the Royal family stay in this hotel as well. Coming from Manchester (UK), I was reminded of Manchester city centre and its hustle and bustle. The biggest of the Wadden Islands is Texel and this is such a wonderful place to visit. It took 4.5 hrs by public transport to get to the Hotel from leaving our apartment but as you approach the island by ferry then you start to get an idea of the golden coastline. There is a seal sanctuary here and a bird reserve as well as lots of wild rabbits that inhabit the sandy dunes. Den Burg is the biggest village but De Koog is the beach area and with its own Wine yard and Special Texel Beer Brewery, Texel is definitely worth a visit.
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By Heiner Pierenkemper
[About 1525 joules / 365 calories per person]
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- Cook them with the 'Roerbakmix' in the broth for 20- Puree the soup in a blender and then brew at low heat for about 3 minutes
- Season to taste with salt and the spices, than add the butter- Whisk the egg yolks with the cream and sti
Recipe: Potato Soup (vegetarian))
Inexpensive and easy
Ingredients for 4 people:
500 g potatoes 300g 'Roerbakmix'
1 liter of broth salt
pepper
1 pinch nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon dry marjoram
1 tablespoon butter 2 egg yolks
1/8 liter cream
[About 1525 joules / 365 calories per person]
Preparation:
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes
em with the 'Roerbakmix' in the broth for 20-25 minutes at medium heat.Puree the soup in a blender and then brew at low heat for about 3 minutes
Season to taste with salt and the spices, than add the butterWhisk the egg yolks with the cream and stir into the soup
- Brew shortly, but don’t let it cook again
Guten Appetit!
Cooking With…Heiner
25 minutes at medium heat. Puree the soup in a blender and then brew at low heat for about 3 minutes
Season to taste with salt and the spices, than add the butter r into the soup
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Eating Out With …. Jo
By Jo Hendry (Editor: Jo frequently reviews restaurants in The H ague and other exotic destinations on TripAdvisor a s BritseJo)
Hagedis, The Hague
Until I moved to The Hague, my lack of cooking skills were a constant source of amusement to my husband. I had quit cookery lessons in school when I had barely learned to break an egg, as I believed needlework would be more satisfying (a cushion cover lasts far longer than a stew, right?). My only interest in food was eating it, and the higher in calories the better. This theory lasted me well through two decades of microwave meals and fast food (okay I’m exaggerating a little but you get the picture) until I married into a family of vegetarian master chefs. I still did no cooking, but boy, did the food improve... When my husband and I moved to The Hague in July 2012, the thought of cooking still brought me out in a cold sweat. Then something happened. It was called ‘having a lot more time on my hands’. Suddenly I was browsing through cookery books and the aisles of Albert Heijn. But it wasn’t just about home cooking. One of the things I like about The Hague is the abundance of restaurants. Just leaning out of my second floor apartment window I can see two, and if I leant a bit further I could probably count another three before hitting the ground. I also love the variety. On my street alone, there is a choice of Thai, Greek, Kenyan, Spanish, Indonesian, Italian and Korean. I can’t claim to have tried them all but it’s strangely reassuring to know they're nearby, even with the convenience of Albert Heijn on every corner. A week ago, on that evening when the weather in The Hague was so stiflingly hot that it felt the city had relocated to Greece, we stumbled upon a great vegetarian restaurant called ‘Hagedis’ (Dutch for ‘lizard’) on Waldeck Pyrmontkade. Housed in the entrance hall of a converted school the restaurant has been beautifully decorated and retains many original features, including a sign that reads ‘teachers only area’. We were drawn in by the casual, relaxed atmosphere and friendly and helpful staff. We sat inside to escape the heat but several people were dining in the large garden area. The menu was not extensive, but vegetarians are not used to being offered a lot of choice in restaurants! There were plenty of mouth-watering dishes to choose from including vegan options and childrens’ portions. We ordered tapas as a starter: olives and home made tortilla corn chips; followed by the chickpea curry, which was accompanied by all the usual extras; and the stuffed peppers with risotto rice. All the dishes were freshly prepared, beautifully presented and delicious. Dessert was definitely worth leaving room for - as was a glass of the house wine. The photo shows the Strawberry Tart with orange sorbet. Heel erg lekker! If only I could cook this well... Website: www.restauranthagedis.nl Address: Waldeck Pyrmontkade 116, The Hague
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What’s on in September
THE ROMANTIC YEARS – PAUL INGENDAAY The German writer, well-known in his native land as cultural critic and Madrid correspondent for Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, talks about his novel The Romantic Years, in which he sketches the years when everything seems possible and how things work out for his main character. www.borderkitchen.nl When: September 3 Where: Pulchri, The Hague PURGE – SOFI OKSANEN The Finnish writer made her international breakthrough with her third novel, Purge. She talks about her latest book, When The Doves Disappeared, a story of occupation, resistance and collaboration in Estonia during and after World War II. www.borderkitchen.nl When: September 12 Where: Buena Vista Beach Club, Scheveningen THE HAGUE PEACE MARATHON 2013 To all runners and well-wishers for this first ever Peace Marathon in the Hague, 22 September 2013! This event commemorates 100 years of the Peace Palace and will offer runners the possibility to run distances of 21,42 and 68 KM through the beautiful surroundings of the Hague Area (route includes the beach, the dunes, the classy Wassenaar neighbourhood and the cultural melting pot neighbourhoods of the Transvaalbuurt and Schilderswijk). Please see the website for more information and all proceeds go to Oxfam Novib! www.denhaagmarathon.nl When: September 22 Where: Peace Palace, The Hague ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE PRESENTS THE “CARTOONING FOR PE ACE EXHIBITION” As part of the centenary celebrations of the opening of the Peace Palace in The Hague in 1913, the Alliance Française invites you to the opening and exhibition "Cartooning for Peace" at the Gem Museum voor actuele kunst (Gember) in The Hague. The exhibition will be inaugurated on September 13 at 14: 00 by Plantu himself. The exhibition traces the highlights of Cartooning for peace of recent years. Where: Gemeentemuseum, The Hague When: September 14, at 14:00. ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE PRESENTS A CONFERENCE WITH PLANT U As part of the centenary celebrations of the opening of the Peace Palace in The Hague in 1913, The Alliance Française of the Hague joins this exceptional event by hosting the famous French journalist and cartoonist for Le Monde, Plantu. In this symbolic place as the auditorium of the Peace Palace, Plantu, also founder of the Association for Drawings (Cartooning for Peace) peace, will engage with Dutch colleagues in a “cartooned” debate about peace. www.aflahaye.nl Where: Auditorium of the Peace Palace, The Hague When: September 14, 14:00.
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What’s on in September
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES – MEGAN ALTER PHOTOGRAP HY Digital photography courses taught in English are now available in the center of Amsterdam and The Hague! The mission of these courses is not only for you to learn theory, but to put that theory into practice. Transform photography knowledge into a skill that is seen in your photos. Sign up now- meganalter.com/classes When: Next course begins September 24 Where: 100 Zeestraat POETRY WITH ARNO CAMENISCH The young Swiss writer of poetry, novels and plays talks about his Sez Ner trilogy. Camenisch was born in Tavanasa in the canton Graubünden and Sez Ner is the story of daily life there told in short, sharp and lively sentences. www.borderkitchen.nl When: September 18. Where: Theater aan het Spui, The Hague.
EXPATICA’S INTERNATIONAL JOB FAIR Expatica's International Job Fair 2013, brought to you by the creators of the "i am not a tourist" Expat Fair, serves both new and established members of the international community who are looking for a job in the Netherlands. The event will be an interactive extravaganza of companies looking to recruit internationals, workshops, and networking. Where: Amsterdam World Trade Centre When: September 14 AMSTERDAM FRINGE FESTIVAL Around 80 national and international theatre groups perform unorthodox and avant-garde productions at 33 locations around Amsterdam, including theatres, the streets and a bike shop. Among those appearing are South African magician Stuart Lightbody, dancer Marius Mensink with Mick Jagger Is My Nightmare and the group DeF Donkey with a modern western weaving together theatre and dance. www.amsterdamfringefestival.nl Where: Ten on the Leidsebos and other venues, Amsterdam. When: September 5 to 15. CIRCUS STILETTO 2 Rock chick Ellen ten Damme surrounds herself with some first-rate international circus acts and proves she's no slouch when it comes to acrobatics. www.theatercarre.nl Where: Theater Carré, Amsterdam When: August 30 to September 29. CYRANO DE BERGERAC Edmond Rostand's tale of the long-nosed romantic Cyrano de Bergerac and his pursuit of the lovely Roxane on behalf of the wimpish Christian is performed in Dutch. However, with the setting in the woods on the outskirts of Amsterdam, the exciting sword fights and the familiarity of the story, language should not be too much of a problem. Check the website for the evening's weather forecast. www.bostheater.nl Where: Bos Theater, Amsterdam When: Until September 7.
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What’s on in September
DAVID SEDARIS The American humorist, comedian, author and radio contributor, tells his autobiographical and self-deprecating tales about his middle-class upbringing, family life and obsessive behaviours. www.theatercarre.nl Where: Theater Carré, Amsterdam When: September 30. DUTCH THEATRE FESTIVAL A chance to see the ten best productions of this season as selected by a jury of theatre professionals. Some of the productions will be shown with English surtitles. Keep an eye on the website for which titles are included. There is also a full programme of masterclasses, improvisation performances, lectures and after show discussions. www.tf.nl Where: Stadsschouwburg and other theatres around the Leidseplein, Amsterdam. When: September 5 to 15. SCULPTURES BY HENRY MOORE Twelve sculptures in bronze and fibre glass by the English artist Henry Moore (1898-1986) form the summer exhibition in the new gardens of the Rijksmuseum. Among them are Reclining Woman: Elbow (1981), which has not left the facade of the Leeds Art Gallery since its creation over thirty years ago. www.rijksmuseum.nl Where: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam When: Until September 29. HISWA ON WATER The boat show on the water features three islands: Luxury for the very rich, Pleasure for families and friends and Adventure with speed and adrenaline for the youngsters. www.rai.nl Where: NDSM-werf, Amsterdam Noord When: September 3 to 8. INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE ROUTE ArtZuid is the annual international outdoor sculpture exhibition. The selected works are erected along the wide and leafy avenues of the south of Amsterdam, an area planned by the architect HP Berlage nearly one hundred years ago. This year's artists include many non-Westerners such as Ai WeiWei, El Anutsui and Romuald Hazoumé, as well as Westerners ranging from Frank Stella to John Chamberlain. www.artzuid.com Where: Apollolaan and other streets, Amsterdam When: Until September 22. TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF THE CITY: KEN LARSON Kent Larson, Director of MIT Media Lab's Changing Places group, talks about his book Technology and the Future of the City. He outlines the startling challenges cities are undergoing and highlights new technologies that will rapidly transform the way we live. www.john-adams.nl Where: People's Place, Amsterdam When: September 23.
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What’s on in September
LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Eugene O'Neill's ultimate family tragedy is performed in Dutch with English surtitles. It is stars Roeland Fernhout, Marieke Heebink, Ramsey Nasr and Gijs Scholten van Aschat. The director is Ivo van Hove. www.toneelgroepamsterdam.nl Where: Stadsschouwburg, Amsterdam When: September 9 MARGARET ATWOOD Margaret Atwood, one of Canada's most important writers, talks about her new novel, MaddAddam. This final entry in her brilliant trilogy begins where Oryx and Crake and The Year of the Flood end, just after most of the human species has been wiped out by man-made plague. It is an affirming and cautionary tale that seethes with furious satire. www.john-adams.nl Where: De Duif, Amsterdam When: September 4. ORANGE TEA THEATRE COMPANY The company presents I Am I, Mike Czuba's clever comedy which takes a look at what it means to be a modern man'. Actually it's about a man trying to get a girl. Or rather two men, or two sides of one man. Man 1 is the sensitive kind who wants to take it slow. Man 2 wants to get her into bed. Meanwhile the object of their desire can't decide which of the two she's most interested in. www.orangeteatheatre.com Where: Ostadetheatre, Amsterdam When: September 6, 7 and 9. DAM TO DAM RUN The Dam to Dam run is 10 miles long and goes from Amsterdam to Zaandam. Around 40,000 runners are expected to start on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam. Whether they all reach the finish on the Peperstraat in Zaandam is another matter. www.damloop.nl Where: Amsterdam to Zaandam When: September 22. PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION – TIM HETHERINGTON The first exhibition in the Netherlands by the prize-winning British photographer who was killed in 2011 while covering the war in Libya. On display are three of his series: Sleeping Soldiers, Infidel and Diary. Hetherington worked from the personal, individual viewpoint of those involved in armed conflicts. www.foam.org Where: Foam, Amsterdam When: Until September 7. FESTIVAL DE KREUZE This festival features an international line-up of theatre and dance companies and soloists. Among the highlights are Ula Sickle's choreography based on the energetic dance of Congolese nightclubs, Annie Dorsen's A Piece of Work in which a computer and a human discuss what it means to be human in this digital era, and Brazilian talent Marcelo Evelin's choreography which sends a group of dancers into the audience. www.rotterdamseschouwburg.nl Where: Schouwburg, Rotterdam When: September 19 to 29.
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What’s on in September
GERGIEV FESTIVAL This year's festival celebrates Valery Gergiev's 25-year relationship with Rotterdam. He first arrived to conduct the Rotterdam Philharmonic in 1988 and was the orchestra's conductor-in-chief from 1995 to 2008. The three days of the festival are each devoted to a different composer. It begins with Prokofiev with Gergiev conducting the Mariinsky Theater orchestra and pianists Daniil Trifonov and Sergei Babayan. Day two features Stravinsky with the pianist Alexei Volodin, the Rotterdam Philharmonic and the Mariinsky Theater Choir and soloists. The final day is devoted to Mussorgsky with bass Mikhail Petrenko as guest singer. www.gergievfestival.nl Where: Luxor Theater, Amsterdam When: September 5, 6 and 7. JAZZ IN DEN HAAG An evening of Brazilian bossa nova jazz in the style of Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Milton Nascimento etc. In conjunction with a fine arts expo with paintings by Sally Williams inspired by the International Roman Catholic Church. Bar Special: Caipirinha. This is a benefit concert series of monthly jazz concerts with both international and domestic artists. www.cosjazzconnection.nl Tickets available through: [email protected] Where: Helenastraat 8, Bezuidenhout, The Hague When: September 13 SPEAK DUTCH WITH ME! Give expats in The Hague the opportunity to speak Dutch! Direct Dutch Institute has started the a button campaign “Spreek Nederlands! Met Mij!” Buttons with this slogan can be collected free of charge from Direct Dutch Institute or at the ACCESS Expat Desk in the Atrium of The Hague City Hall. For more information, see: www.directdutch.com. EMBASSY FESTIVAL – AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE DAY On Saturday, 7 September the first edition of the Embassy Festival will take festival goers around the world in one exciting day. The picturesque Lange Voorhout provides the backdrop for a cultural journey of discovery offering music, art, dance, food & drink, debates and lectures from 12:00 until 21:00. Wander the national themed pavilions, be entertained at the music podiums and cross cultural borders at the Creative Arena. The taste buds will be working overtime with mouth-watering wine, sausages, cakes, cheese fondue, sandwiches and plenty of traditional snacks from near and far. The festival kicks off early in the afternoon, with a musical world tour offering several genres including soul, jazz, pop, folk, funk, hip-hop and classical. Besides a rich culinary and musical offering, festival goers can get creative with Balkan Artists from the project DeZoep, while Nieuwe Garde Den Haag demonstrates the creative richness that can be found in the international city of The Hague. Where: Lange Voorhout, The Hague When: 7 September RANCH WEEKEND See Program at: http://www.vriendenvanbiesland.nl/evenementen.html location: Where: Hoeve Biesland, Bieslandseweg 1, 2645 BM Delfgauw http://www.hoevebiesland.nl/ When: 7 September from 12 till 17 8 September from 10 till 17
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What’s on in September
HINTERLANDS – HEART OF LIGHTNESS AT RIETVELD THEATE R This modern Dutch play in English follows the lives of an expat couple in Africa. Where: Rietveld Theater, Delft When: 13 and 14 September at 8:30p.m. GRAPES GARDEN OPEN WEEKEND www.druivenkwekerij.nl Where: Druivenkwekerij Nieuw Tuinzight Zwethkade Zuid 45 2635 CW Den Hoorn When: Saturday and Sunday 14 and 15 September WALLACE THE FIREDOG EXHIBITION Every Sat and Sun 12:00-16:00, the Brandweer Museum in Wassenaar has on display a Wallace the Firedog exhibition, with original drawings by Louise Annand along with other items associated with the world's most famous firedog. Where: Brandweer Museum, Wassenaar When: Until September 29
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Workshops & More
FIRESIDE COURSES WITH CHRISTINE FISCHER http://www.fischersfiresidechats.com/The_What.html FIRESIDE SEMINARS € 550 per person A deep exploration of the pervasive influence diversity has on one’s own identity. Each seminar will focus on a particular piece of research/literature in the diversity field. Seminars are done on demand and can be held at the ACCESS office or at alternate locations. ★Diversity: The Key to Ethical and Effective Practice Starting Sat, 21 September,& ending Sat, 19 October In cooperation with ICC, an ABvC accredited seminar has been set up. The seminar explores the work: Understanding Race, Ethnicity, & Power by Elaine Pinderhughes. Students should order and purchase this item themselves. Delivery can take time so best to order this item at least a month in advance of the seminar. For dates and more information see the ICC website: http://icconnections.org/info/workshops/workshops.html. FIRESIDE CHATS € 10 per person Weekly Discussion Group: Each meeting will cover a new topic on diversity ranging fromracial identity, ethnic identity, racism, gender, orientation, accessibility, to power issues and much more. Daytime - Thursdays 11 AM - Noon - Bagels and Beans, Thomsonlaan, Den Haag Evening - Thursdays 7 PM - 8 PM - Valkenboskade 131, Den Haag Chat sessions can also be done on demand at alternate locations. Topics: ★Sept 19, 2013: Challenge the “ism” ★Sept 26: Order – How is the world ordered? FIRESIDE WORKSHOPS € 35 per person Workshop: Each meeting will focus on diversity issues that specifically affect expats and internationals. These sessions are created to help groups. Whether the group is composed of members of a board room or sports club, everyone benefits from learning ways of dealing with homesickness, stereotyping, difference, etc. Workshops are done on demand and can be held at the ACCESS office or at alternate locations. ★Topic - Homesickness - How to keep your identity when your home keeps changing ★Topic - Packing your bags - Preparing for your trip home -(Reverse) culture shock. ★Topic - Globalization is knocking, are you going to answer? - Workshop that focuses on helping people become comfortable with talking about diversity issues.
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Workshops & More
ART HISTORY COURSES IN ENGLISH – STARTING SEPTEMBER In September 2013, Casa dell'Arte continues the successful series of art history courses in English. The courses are given by Wendy Fossen, a freelance art historian, who also works as a museum guide at the Gemeentemuseum in The Hague, and as an art tour guide in Italy. Wendy is a graduate of the University of Kent, Canterbury, England. There are four courses to choose from: Basic Art History, Masterpieces I and Masterpieces II, and Female Artists. Two of these courses are given in the evening to accommodate people who are not available during the day. The classes will take place at a location in the vicinity of the Gemeentemuseum in The Hague and the maximum number of the participants is 8 persons. Basic Art History will allow you to experience the continuous flow of Western Art and to learn about the differences and connections between the various artistic movements. The essence of this course is an overview of twenty centuries of art, starting with ancient Greek and finishing with the contemporary art. The ten classes will take place on Tuesday evenings and the course will be concluded by a field trip to a museum. The Masterpieces I and Masterpieces II courses are a great way for art lovers to explore a number of artworks in detail. Each course will cover eighteen masterpieces in nine classes and will be concluded by a field trip to a museum. Wendy will place every art work in the context of its time, elaborating on the major art movements and the socio-economic and political situation of this period. She will also amuse you with details of the private lives of artists and their patrons. At the end of each class you will have in-depth knowledge about the masterpieces and the artists behind them, as well as the creation process of these artworks and the impact they had on contemporaries and followers. The course Masterpieces I will be held on Monday mornings and it will focus on works of art from Early Christian period to Baroque; for instance, the mosaics of the Hagia Sofia, the fresco’s of Giotto in Padua, the portrait of Mona Lisa by Leonardo, Palladio’s architecture and the Night watch by Rembrandt. The course Masterpieces II will take place on Wednesday mornings and it will explore the masterpieces from the 18th century till today, looking in detail at paintings by Géricault, Van Gogh and Mondriaan and the sculptures of Boccioni and Calder, among others. The course of the Female Artists is new. We will focus on the role of women in art from prehistory to today. Women artists that we will discuss are amongst others Hildegard von Bingen, Judith Leyster, Artemisia Gentileschi, Camile Claudel, Frida Kahlo, Cindy Sherman, and Inez van Lamsweerde. For additional information, complete programme of all courses, and prices, please visit the website: www.casadellarte.nl
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LOOKING FOR GUEST LECTURERS
THE WORLD IN YOUR CLASSROOM IS LOOKING FOR GUEST LE CTURERS
The Hague is an international city, with many people from across the globe working and living in the city. These internationals could share their knowledge on their own culture, traditions and current themes. If you would like do something for The Hague society by sharing your story with high school students then sign up now! THE WORLD IN YOUR CLASSROOM You would offer guest lectures to high school students in which you can share stories about your home country. These lectures will be in English, helping the students practise their English skills while at the same time providing you an opportunity to volunteer your time and knowledge with The Hague’s future citizens. Prior to your presentation you will receive didactic trainings with other internationals and you can sign up for as many guest lecture hours as you want: from 1 hour to 40! This project is an initiative of the City of The Hague in collaboration with PEP and De Haagse Brug (The Hague Bridge). Participate: - The World in your Classroom will take place from November 18 till November 30 2013; - During these two weeks you can give as many guest lectures as you want to high school students aged between 13-15; - These guest lectures will be during regular class hours (you can indicate your availability in time slots) and could be for the subjects Geography, History, English, or Sociology; - You will receive didactic training and will meet other internationals; - A unique opportunity to share your story with students! Want to participate? Sign up at www.volunteerthehague.nl/world Have any questions? Contact: Ms Loes Weijers, project associate at the City of The Hague: [email protected]
-Thank you to all the contributors to the September Newsletter-
