News in of an upcoming seminar that will probably interest the majority of the families here: “Multilingual Children – Perspectives and Practical Tips for Parents”. The evening has been organised by Irene Mäkelä-Brunnekreef and Minna Holmberg, who are both mothers themselves and curious and excited about raising their own multilingual
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Welcome to Passage
Passage is a parent support group and social network for parents and professionals related to the field of health, education and children’s social development in Luxembourg.
We aim to provide a forum in Luxembourg for a vibrant community of parents and practitioners to exchange information and discuss the challenges of modern-day parenting.
See our NEW PassageParents twitter for the latest news and updates!
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NEW – Schooling for Children with Special or Additional Educational Needs in Luxembourg
If your child has a special or additional educational needs diagnosis and you are moving to Luxembourg, or even if your child is already attending school in Luxembourg, it is a good idea to explore the various options available to you. In the NEW section we introduce the possibilities available in and outside Luxembourg.
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Rites of Passage
At the heart of our website is our ‘Rites of Passage’ section that takes parents on a developmental journey from conception to children leaving home. We have created a roadmap for parents to help guide them through the physical, mental, emotional and social changes their children will go through on the passage to adulthood.
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NEW – We Are On Twitter!
For all the latest Passage news and updates of events, please check our NEW twitter feed on www.twitter.com/PassageParents
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Watch Steven Frank at the “Keeping History Alive” Seminar
On Wednesday 22nd April, Passage hosted a unique evening seminar entitled “Keeping History Alive” with a special guest speaker. Steven Frank, a Dutch Jew and one of only 93 children who survived the atrocities at Thereienstadt, told the fascinating story about his grim and harrowing experiences in the Czech concentration camp during the Second World War.
In the meantime, here is a video of Steven’s talk and a brief account of the evening’s events for your reference.
PASSAGE SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Save the date for the last support group meeting of this school year on
Monday 26th June
For more details, CLICK HERE
PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING
Join us for the last networking evening before the Summer on Thursday 15th June at Bosso Brasserie from 7:45pm
For more details, CLICK HERE
RECENT POSTS: Passage Blog & Latest Community News
ARTICLE: Students Get ‘BrainWise’ For Exams
This article written by Sarita Rao recently appeared in the English edition of the Luxembourg Wort Online (7th May, 2017). It showcases the great work of one of our Passage coordinators, Sophie Le Dorner, who has introduced “Brainwise” to Years 4 and 5 at the European School in Mamer: Five
Read moreARTICLE: Eating Disorders
The following article was published by the Kanner Jugend Telefon KJT) as part of their ongoing BOD campaign (May 2017): It can start with an innocent comment on a child’s ‘puppy fat’ or the changing body of a pre-adolescent, or after a short illness when a teenager might feel
Read moreEVENT: Holocaust Survivor Steven Frank Returns to Luxembourg
On Thursday 18th May, Holocaust survivor, Steven Frank* will be giving a poignant talk on his harrowing experiences during the Holocaust. The talk will take place at 6:00pm in the Auditorium of St. George’s International School Luxembourg, 11 rue des Peupliers, L-2328 Luxembourg. This unique event is open to the
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