Citizen in Denmark - Ny i Danmark

SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONCo-determination and democracySchool must prepare children for a life in a free, democraticsociety that offers responsibility and equality. This is whythey learn to participate in decision making and to takeresponsibility.Pupil councils are listened toChildren learn to express their opinions. They can form pupilcouncils which are consulted when it comes to makingimportant school decisions.School campA school camp is a class trip with an academic content.School camp always lasts for several days. Together withsome of their teachers, pupils leave their school and livetogether for several days, for example, in a scout hut orsimilar surroundings that offer room for teaching, socialgathering and an overnight stay. School camp forms partof the school syllabus. It also plays an important role in thesocial life of the class and pupil cameraderie.Before leaving, the children prepare for the trip by readingtexts, gathering information, completing assignments andessays on academic subjects that are relevant to the trip.School camp in a safe settingSchool camp is part of school education, providing pupilswith the opportunity to gain concrete experiences. Theteachers teach, advise and keep an eye on the children.At school camp, children will cook together, go on busand bike rides, visit museums, sights and companies, makebonfires, go on walks and play together. Boys and girls sleepin separate dormitories.The teachers discuss practical questions like food andsleeping away from home with the parents so they canfeel safe about their children going on the trip.80