Published 13 July 2018

Information regarding the start of the 2018-2019 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 2018/2019. Please note that the upcoming academic year starts on Monday August 27th for all students. All students should wear the school uniform (more information below).

On Sunday August 26th we welcome all parents to a welcome drink, mingle and information. This day is for parents only, without the students.

We look forward to a new and exciting year together!

Saturday August 25th (only for new boarders)

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 26th

12.00 Check-in for returning boarding students.
13.30-14.15 From this point on, parents only please.
Parents of both day and boarding students are welcome. Mingle and information with mentors and staff at Midgårdstrappan, in cooperation with SSHL Parents Association.
14.30-15.15 Welcome presentation in the aula
15.30-16.20 Mentor time for parents
16.30-17.30 Parents Association (PTA) yearly meeting in the aula

12.00-16.00 Café Humlan open
13.30-17.00 The school shop, UTIS, is open in INSTAN.

Monday August 27th (only students)

08.15 All IB classes meet, in school uniform, with their class at Midgårdstrappan (MYP2, MYP3, MYP4, DP)

09.45 All Swedish curriculum classes meet, in school uniform, with their class at Midgårdstrappan (7, 8, 9, EK, BM, NA, SA)

Tuesday August 28th

Lessons according to regular schedule

School uniforms at SSHL – 2018/2019

SSHL policy on school uniforms:

As part of the SSHL community, all students should wear correct school uniform at school, to strengthen the community and to emphasize the similarity between the students instead of the differences. We believe that a school uniform also may dampen the compulsion towards fashion and brand trends.

At specific times, and for important, formal school days, wearing uniform is mandatory and we trust that students will wear their uniform correctly with pride. The uniform is to be worn on Wednesdays, at the school start, Open House, Lucia, on the end of term ceremonies and other days which will be announced in time. The uniform should be worn the whole school day. Individual exceptions may be granted by the school management. No cap may be worn together with the school uniform. If a student does not wear their uniform correctly, a warning will be given and if repeated parents will be informed.

School uniforms can be purchased/rented/borrowed from the school´s shop on campus, UTIS, and 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

Uniform fittings for day students (externs):

Tisdag 21 aug, Onsdag 22 aug:
Tuesday August 21st, Wednesday August 22nd
08.00-12.00 Boys year 7-9, 08.00-12.00 Girls year 7-9
13.00-16.00 Boys 10-12th grade, 13.00-16.00 Girls 10-12th grade

New boarding students are given a separate uniform fitting schedule on arrival.

The following options are available:

  1. All students have the opportunity to borrow (deposit fee 300 SEK/garment) their school uniform during their time at SSHL.
  2. Rental of jacket + purchase of trousers/skirt, tie (800 SEK). For this option you keep your trousers/skirt/tie and return the jacket.
  3. Purchase of second-hand jacket (800 SEK – directly to the seller of the garment).
  4. Purchase of an entire school uniform (trousers/skirt/tie and jacket – 2350SEK)

Please note:

  • if you borrow a jacket you may not make any sewing changes.
  • option 1 and 2 are borrowed garments and should be handed back in good condition.
  • if student grows out of pants/skirt, new garments cost 500 SEK.

If you have any questions, please call +46 8 592 571 00, or  e-mail the office at info@sshl.se.