Published 3 August 2019

Information regarding the start of the 2019-2020 academic year

Welcome to SSHL!

Whether you are a returning student, or a new member of our community, we are delighted to welcome you to Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket SSHL for the academic year of 2019/2020. Please note that the upcoming academic year starts on Monday August 26th for all students.
Dresscode: school uniform (dates and times for uniform fittings below).

On Sunday August 25th we welcome all parents to meet and mingle and for information, se below. This day is for parents only, without the students.

We look forward to a new and exciting year together!

Please note the programme regarding the start of the academic year below.
If you have questions, please call +46 8 592 571 00, or send an email to info@sshl.se.

Saturday August 24 – only for new boarders

Time, activity
13.00, Information for new boarding students/families in the Aula
14.00,Check in at the boarding houses
14.00-18.30, Uniform fittings according to schedule below
19.00, Dinner for students

Sunday August 25 – only for returning boarders

11.00, Check-in for returning boarding students

Sunday August 25 – only for parents

Time, activity
12.00-12.45, Welcome presentation in the Aula by Principal Carina Nilsson. Year 7 parents receive information on classes
12.45-13.30, Mingle and snacks with mentors and staff (in or outside the Dining Hall)
13.30-14.30, Parents Association (PTA) yearly meeting in the Aula
14.30-15.30, Mentor time for parents in Instan
15.30-16.00, Teachers and mentors available for individual talks
13.00-16.00,The school shop UTIS is open in Instan

Monday August 26 – only students

Time, activity
08.15, All Swedish curriculum classes meet (in school uniform) with their class at Midgårdstrappan (7 8 9 BM EK NA SA)
09.45, All IB classes meet (in school uniform) with their class at Midgårdstrappan (MYP2 MYP3 MYP4 MYP5 DP)
10.30-12.30, Lunch for all classes
12.30, End of first day for Swedish curriculum classes
14.00,End of first day for IB classes

Tuesday August 27

Lessons according to regular schedule

Uniform fittings for day students

Tuesday August 20 – boys 
08.00-10.00 Middle school, Swedish year 7
10.00-11.00 Middle school, English year 7 (MYP2)
11.00-12.00 Other Middle school students
13.00-16.00 High school students

Wednesday August 21 – girls
08.00-10.00 Middle school, Swedish year 7
10.00-11.00 Middle school, English year 7 (MYP2)
11.00-12.00 Other Middle school students
13.00-16.00 High school students

Uniform fittings for new boarding students will take place according to a separate schedule during the day of arrival Saturday 24, and Sunday 25 of August.

The school uniform at SSHL year 2019-2020

SSHL policy

The SSHL uniform is an important part of the school’s heritage. The uniform unites us and is the mainstay of our school spirit.  The uniform is optional in school, but a mandatory part of the boarding school, and is worn for the entire school day on the following occasions:

  • every Wednesday
  • when representing the school at different events
  • otherwise specified days

The school uniform consist of:

  • Dark-blue jacket
  • Grey trousers or skirt
  • White blouse or shirt
  • School tie or school scarf
  • Black leather shoes or boots
  • Black socks/black or nude stockings
  • A navy, maroon or grey school sweater/slipover may be worn under the jacket

The school uniform is handled by the school´s shop on campus. In the school shop, there are also gray trousers/skirts and white shirts/blouses for sale, as well as hoodies, t-shirts, knitted tops etc.

The school uniform is included in the fee for the boarding students.

Day students have the options to borrow or buy jacket, tie and scarf in the school´s shop:

  1. All borrowed garments come from the school´s existing stock only and should be handed back in good condition.
  2. If you borrow a jacket you may not make any sewing changes.
  3. If your jacket is returned in bad condition and in need of replacement you will be charged for a new jacket.
  4. The returning of a borrowed jacket is due no later than the week after end of term or graduation day.

The school shop also sell second-hand jackets from former students. The payment for those used jackets goes directly and entirely to the seller.

Price list

Jacket 1 850 SEK
Full uniform (trousers/skirt, tie and jacket) 2 350 SEK
Trousers/skirt 500 SEK
Shirt/blouse (various models) 400-550 SEK
Second-hand jacket 800 SEK

Read more about the school uniform

If you have questions, please call +46 8 592 571 00, or send an email to info@sshl.se.