Childrens Education
SUNNYSTREET NURSERY
The Army Welfare Service run a Nursery in the Treebeek area of Brunssum. Approximately 10 minute drive from most quarter areas. The nursery caters for 1-2 years old on Tuesday and Thursday, 2-3 year old on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Nursery is for UK Dependents of Military and UK based civilians, however, a small number of places are open to all nations but entry is subject to availability. Further details are available from the Nursery management team headed by Mrs Jo Kerr on 045 568 0749.

SUNBEAMS (FOUNDATIONSTAGE ONE)
Sunbeams provide educational places for children in the term after their 3rd birthday. For more information contact the British Office, JFC International School on 045 527 8241.

PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
If you have children of primary school age you should be aware that the JFC HQ BRUNSSUM International School offers a first-class schooling facility but is only able to offer places to British children up to the age of 11. Transport is available for children in the outlying towns and can be booked on registration at the school. An outstanding school with facilities that are beyond compare.

Prior to departure you must make an appointment with the British Section of the International School to arrange a suitable time for an interview with the Head Teacher. Their telephone number for appointments and information from the UK is 0031 45 527 8241.

> Visit the International School's web site

SECONDARY AGE CHILDREN
There is no provision for secondary school age children at Brunssum and therefore parents either have the choice of weekly boarding at the SCE School in Rheindahlen or a UK Boarding school. Windsor School in JHQ Rheindahlen is a large comprehensive with both a local day and boarding catchment. Transport by coach with an adult escort is provided on Monday mornings and Friday evenings.

Prior to departure from the UK, you must make an appointment to meet with both your childs year head and the Boarding clerk at Windsor to discuss the details.. Their telephone number for appointments and information from the UK is 0049 2161 472412

> Visit the Windsor School Website

TRANSFER OF SCHOOL CHILDRENS RECORDS
If you have a child who will be changing school then you need to be aware of your new responsibilities concerning the transfer of your children's school records and those medical records held in school. It is now the responsibility of all parents to arrange a suitable time to personally collect the records from the present school. The folder containing the records will conform to a common format and will contain information concerning the child's progress and achievements, as well as any information which is to be passed to the child's new teacher.