29 May The last profile subject journeys of the year and advice for future students
We've been on an adventure again - this time around Denmark, with one exception: the football team travelled to Gothenburg. It also marked the last profile subject trips of the year.
The week also included a thought-provoking lecture and advice from current students for the coming years.
You can read more about all this in this week's newsletter.
Happy reading!
Full Host tour in Skagen
For many, Pentecost offered cosy moments with family and friends. For our Full Host students from all over the world, who live at the school all year round, it was an adventurous excursion to the northernmost part of North Jutland.
During the weekend, the students visited Råbjerg Mile, Skagen, Grenen, Hirtshals and Det Blå Ishus in Tversted. Especially for our international readers who may not be familiar with the area, North Jutland is something very special and in many people's opinion one of the most beautiful places in Denmark.
At Grenen, the Kattegat and the North Sea meet and you can stand with one foot in each sea. Råbjerg Mile is also a unique natural experience - a travelling sand dune with an impressive desert-like landscape. It is one of the few of its kind in Europe.
Enough about that - you just have to experience it when you're in these parts of Denmark!
Profile subject excursions
The week has offered exciting profile subject trips around large parts of Jutland. Among other things, sailing has been to Livø, the surf teams have visited both Hvide Sande and Klitmøller, the media team has been to Aarhus, padel has travelled to Mors, and Animal Life has explored several different nature sites in North Jutland, including a visit to Aalborg Zoo.
It sounds like all teams have had a fantastic few days filled with experiences, camaraderie and plenty of opportunities to put the learning from efterskolen into practice.
Below you can enjoy some small glimpses and moments from the different tours.
Ronnie's racing life
Friday was a thought-provoking and powerful day when Ronni Mogensen visited the banqueting hall with his personal talk about a life in the fast lane characterised by violence, drugs and alcohol abuse.
Ronni grew up with an abusive father, which led him to leave home early on and seek out other communities. School was an escape from everyday life at home, but school was not where Ronni found himself most comfortable. He preferred hard physical labour and sports.
On a study trip to Amsterdam, he and some friends bought drugs to take home, and that was the start of many years of hard drugs, wild parties and violence in the nightlife. One night it all went wrong. Ronni and a friend crashed their car and lost control under the influence of drugs. The accident left Ronni paralysed from the waist down and he has to live with the consequences for the rest of his life.
A few years later, life changed direction when his niece was born. Meeting that little innocent child was a turning point that made him see life in a new way. Today, Ronni works with young people in after-school clubs and travels around the country with his talk to share his story and create reflection in other young people.
It was amazing to feel the students' engagement around his story. Rarely has the auditorium been so quiet during a presentation, and there were many questions long after the lecture was over.
Racing simulator
As something brand new, we have installed a simulator in the main building! Here, students can try their hand at flying a helicopter and get behind the wheel in various driving simulations.
We realise that the simulator is first and foremost fun and entertaining, but as Ronni Mogensen says, it also provides food for thought. Perhaps the simulator can help create a greater understanding of traffic rules, responsibility and the importance of safety before our students one day take to the roads with a driving licence in hand.
Advice from our international students
Soon the school year will be over and new students are on their way to Ranum. Therefore, on Friday, the international students did an exercise where they debated in groups the most important points and tips for a efterskole year at Ranum Efterskole College.
There were many good reflections on the table, which were eventually compiled into 12 concrete tips that you can hear in the video below.
Feel free to share them with everyone you know - they are not only relevant for international learners, but for anyone considering a 1TP5 year.
Last day of school recap
Last week's last day of school was a true day of celebration - a day we still cherish. The atmosphere and joy was special, and thankfully you can feel it in the video below, where we look back on some of the best moments of the day.
Headmaster's column
Dear reader,
This week's column is based on the local. After the great cultural journeys around the world, this week the students have experienced what Denmark and the nearest big cities - including Gothenburg - have to offer in terms of challenges, community and experiences.
The profiling expeditions have exceeded all expectations and fortunately without any serious accidents, helped along by the fantastic weather. The intimate experiences have got under the skin of the students, who for the fourth time this year have had the opportunity to form new friendships and get closer to each other through the profile expeditions.
The week ended with an intense and very powerful lecture by Ronni Mogensen, who, in addition to his work as a traffic information officer, took the students into his personal life story from the toughest part of society and life. It's rare that students have enough questions to continue for half an hour after a presentation, but it was clear that Ronni's experiences with many bad choices - and the road back to a good life - provided food for thought.
When asked how many people in the audience know a young person heading down an unfortunate path in life, about a third of the students raised their hands. So I promised Ronni that we would share his Facebook page here in the newsletter, so that some might get the support from Ronni that he himself lacked so fatally in his teenage years. The link is here: https://www.facebook.com/ronni.mogensen.7
In the coming week, the oral exams for 9th and 10th grade students start. The week ends with our Constitutional Assembly, where we are lucky enough to have our local MP Theresa Berg Andersen give a constitutional speech at 9.00 am on the lawn or in the banqueting hall depending on the weather. Afterwards, there will be a presentation on the Danish Constitution and the path to becoming a Danish citizen by, among others, Vice Principal Matt Danaher.
We wish all the weekend learners a great water sports weekend - and a great weekend to you all!
Yours sincerely
Olav Storm
Principal
It happens:
Calendar
Water sports weekend 30.05.26 - 31.05.26
Oral exams 01.06.26 - 02.06.26
Galla 11.06.26
Ranum Derby 12.06.26
Outdoor weekend 13.06.26 - 14.06.26
Pick up items/family night 21.06.26
Professional day trip 22.06.26
House Cup 23.06.26
At home with the contact teacher 24.06.26
Pizza Run 25.06.26
Dream Festival 26.06.26
Graduation 27.06.26
Summer camps for all ages
If you are between 14-17 years old, this is a unique opportunity for you to socialise, develop new skills and try a lot of fun and challenging activities. It's all about community, experiences and memories for life.
New this year, we're also launching a Grandparents Camp. Here, grandparents and grandchildren can enjoy a week's stay together with good catering throughout the week, exciting excursions and fun activities for all ages.
We will visit the Limfjord Museum in Løgstør and take a historical trip to Livø. In addition, the week offers plenty of activities to enjoy together across generations.
We're looking forward to a summer filled with community and great experiences.
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