Support & Facilities
Absenteeism

reporting sick
If a student is ill, parents (or the student themselves if over 18) must report this to the school by telephone (072-5272072) no later than half an hour before the first lesson. This must be done every day of illness. In the event of prolonged or frequent absences, the mentor or attendance coordinator will contact the student to discuss what is needed.
If a student falls ill during the school day, he or she reports to the attendance coordinator. Home will be contacted, unless the student is 18 years of age or older.
Request leave
Short-term leave (for example, for a visit to the dentist or doctor) must be requested in advance via an absence note or email to the absence coordinator. This leave is only granted outside of exam weeks.
Exceptional leave, study choice activities, open days, excursions, and fieldwork days each have their own application procedure. These applications must be submitted in a timely manner and, upon approval, are processed by the absence coordinator.
Form to request leave for study choice activities
Form to request leave outside school holidays
To be late
A student who is late reports to the reception and receives a late slip. Repeated lateness will result in measures such as a meeting with the mentor and mandatory work at school for one or more hours. In cases of persistent lateness, compulsory education authorities will also be involved.
Unauthorized absence
Absence without a valid reason is considered unauthorized absence. The teacher records this in Magister. The attendance coordinator discusses the absence with the student. Without a valid and verifiable explanation, a sanction will follow, such as mandatory work after school hours. In the event of persistent absence, compulsory education authorities may be involved, ultimately leading to a referral to Halt.
Removed from class
If a student is removed from class, he or she reports to the attendance coordinator and fills out a form. The situation is discussed with the teacher and, if necessary, with the mentor and deputy head. In the event of a recurrence, parents are informed.
Students aged 18 and older
Students aged 18 and older sign a contract at the beginning of the school year in which they commit to adhering to the same attendance rules as minor students.
Finally
The attendance policy is intended to support students in maintaining regular school attendance and to identify problems early. Together with parents, mentors, and students, we work towards a safe, engaged, and educational school environment.
Good education begins with attendance. At Murmellius Gymnasium, we therefore have a clear attendance policy. You can call 072-5272072 to report an illness. At school, students can report their absence in room 007 to our attendance coordinator, Douwe Mulder.
Contact:
Douwe Mulder
072 5272072
Administration

The administration at Murmellius consists of three employees. They handle student administration, financial administration, and support the school management.
You can contact us here for questions regarding payments and changing an address or telephone number, among other things. You can reach us by emailing: secretariaat@murmellius.nl
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Contact:
Student administration
Financial administration
Dean's Office

The Dean's Office at Murmellius Gymnasium helps students make choices and discover and develop their talents. We do this by organizing activities and holding conversations. Everyone with a question in this area is warmly welcome: both students and their parents/guardians. On these pages, we provide information on exactly what we do and offer background information that you can use yourself.
Moments of choice
At school, there are two major moments of choice: the choice of profile in the third and fourth years (which we consider as one block) and the choice of study in the final year. These choices do not appear out of thin air. After all, you make good choices by gaining experience, experimenting, and acquiring (self-)knowledge. This is something you can be engaged in throughout your entire school career. Therefore, we try to pay attention to these topics through lessons and mentorship in every year, so that it is easier to choose when the big moments arrive.
LOB
This guidance is called LOB: career orientation and guidance. Every secondary school is required to pay attention to this, but may do so in its own way. The Murmellius Gymnasium considers it an important part of your time at school. We want to send you out into the wide world not only with a diploma, but also with a backpack full of self-confidence, so that you can successfully continue your path after Murmellius. That is also the reason why there are so many extra activities at the school, such as the editorial team of Interpres, participation in IMUNA, and the Castalia enrichment project for the lower years.
Mentors
Murmellius has chosen to make mentors the first point of contact for students. This applies to discussions about your grades, personal problems, and study skills, as well as questions about your choices and everything related to them. If a mentor cannot resolve the issue, they can refer you to the dean. In principle, the dean works more behind the scenes, but if you wish, you can also go directly to him or her yourself and ask your question.
Contact
You can drop by room 109 or send an email to decaan@murmellius.nl . You can speak with the Dean about anything related to choices or personal development: your profile, your choice of study, studying abroad, a gap year, starting your own business, if you want to gain more insight into your talents, or if you need to write a job application letter. The Dean of Murmellius is Mr. Leo Molenaar. He can be reached in the manner mentioned above and is usually present on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (otherwise there will be a note on the door).
Request time off for study choice
If you wish to participate in study choice activities and these fall during class time, you can request time off by filling out the form on the website, having your parents sign it (if you are under 18), and submitting it to your guidance counselor. Please note: you must do this at least one week before the relevant date! You can find the form here. on this page.
The Dean's Office at Murmellius Gymnasium provides support to students in their decision-making processes and talent development. Both students and parents/guardians can contact them with questions. On this page, you will find important information about decision points, career orientation, and the role of mentors. Would you like to know more? Visit the Dean in room 109.
Contact:
Leo Molenaar
0725272072
Mentorship

The mentor plays a central role in guiding the students and is the first point of contact for students and parents. Our mentorship program is based on the belief that every student deserves attention from a mentor, regardless of grades or behavior. Naturally, a mentor is there to help a student with problems, but their most important role is to ask the right questions through regular contact with their students. In years two, three, and four, there is a weekly mentor lesson, and in the first year, there are two mentor lessons per week. These lessons focus on positive group dynamics, teaching study skills, and various matters important for our students' development. The mentor also helps students plan their work for test weeks. In the fifth year, the mentorship is more focused on individual conversations, and in the sixth year, students choose their own mentor.
Mentorship is essential for guiding students. The mentor is the first point of contact for students and parents and offers support regardless of grades or behavior. Every student deserves personal attention. Through regular contact, the mentor asks important questions and helps with both problems and development. In the lower years, there are weekly mentor lessons focused on group dynamics and study skills. In the upper years, the focus shifts to individual conversations and self-chosen mentors.
School management

The management of our school is committed daily to ensuring the quality of education and a pleasant learning environment. They provide direction to the school and ensure that everything runs smoothly, both organizationally and pedagogically.
The school leadership consists of the rector and the two vice-rectors, who are jointly responsible for educational policy, teacher support, and school development. They monitor educational quality, ensure a safe and inspiring learning environment, and pay attention to the individual growth of students and staff.
In addition, they maintain close contact with parent(s)/guardian(s), students, and the school board to promote the vision and values of our school. Thanks to their dedication and leadership, our gymnasium remains a stimulating environment where students and teachers can develop to their full potential.
Contact:
Would you like to contact one of the members of the school management? Please contact the mentor first, who can refer you if necessary.
Support Team

Voor het begeleiden en ondersteunen van de leerlingen zijn er diverse gespecialiseerde medewerkers betrokken bij het Murmellius Gymnasium:
• Mentor: het vaste aanspreekpunt voor de leerling, de mentor volgt de studievorderingen bij alle vakken, overlegt zo nodig met de docenten, bewaakt de sfeer in de klas staat open voor persoonlijke problemen van de leerling.
• Ondersteuningscoördinator: coördineert de ondersteuning en begeleidt leerlingen. De ondersteuningscoördinator houdt bij welke ondersteuning voor wie nodig is. De ondersteuningscoördinator is de spin in het web; brengt externe partijen binnen de school en onderhoudt de communicatie. Indien de begeleiding in de klas niet toereikend is, kan ondersteuning geboden worden individuele leerlingen of groepjes leerlingen gedurende een bepaalde periode.
• Conrector: conrectoren zijn beslissingsbevoegd. Zij verlenen zelf geen ondersteuning, maar zijn verantwoordelijk voor de professionalisering van hun team. Waar de mentor de spil is in leerlingenzorg is de afdelingsleider spil in docentenzorg.
• Trajectgroepbegeleider/leerlingbegeleider: begeleidt de leerlingen in de Trajectgroep. Dit zijn leerlingen met een specifieke en langdurige ondersteuningsbehoefte.
• Counselor: de counselor biedt leerlingen die niet lekker in hun vel zitten of zich geblokkeerd voelen en zelf niet verder kunnen hulp bij het zelf zoeken naar een oplossing voor hun problemen of bij het beter leren omgaan met problemen.
• Anti-pestcoördinator: is de persoon die de gegevens betreffende gepeste leerlingen monitort. Hij/zij is een herkenbaar aanspreekpunt voor leerlingen en ouder(s)/verzorger(s) bij pesterijen op school, helpt bij het zoeken naar oplossingen en houdt de vinger aan de pols totdat het pesten echt is gestopt.
• Aandachtsfunctionaris Huiselijk Geweld en Kindermishandeling: is de persoon waarbij leerlingen, ouder(s)/verzorger(s) en collega’s terecht kunnen met vragen over of vermoedens van Huiselijk Geweld en Kindermishandeling. De aandachtsfunctionaris zorgt ervoor dat collega’s op de hoogte blijven van de Meldcode en weten op welke signalen ze moeten letten.
• Vertrouwenspersonen: personen waarmee leerlingen, ouder(s)/verzorger(s)/verzorgers en docenten vertrouwelijk zaken kunnen bespreken die gaan over (on)veiligheid thuis of op school.
• Verzuimcoördinator: houdt het verzuim bij in Magister conform het protocol verzuim, beoordeelt de rechtmatigheid van verzuim en onderneemt actie, vaak in samenspraak met afdelingsleiders en ondersteuningscoördinator.
Externe instanties die actief zijn binnen de school:
• GGD
• Jeugd- en Gezinscoach
• Schoolarts- en schoolverpleegkundige
• Consulent vanuit Samenwerkingsverband Noord-Kennemerland
Counselors, vertrouwenspersonen en ondersteuningscoördinator
Leerlingen die kampen met sociaal-emotionele problemen die een langduriger of meer specifieke aanpak vereisen kunnen zich wenden tot onze counselors: Marina Kuipers en Danielle Pronk (counselor@murmellius.nl). Het is mogelijk dat een leerling door zijn mentor naar de counselor doorverwezen wordt. Voor leerlingen in de onderbouw die kampen met faalangst is er een faalangstreductietraining.
Voor alle zaken die een leerling in volledige vertrouwelijkheid wil bespreken zijn er de vertrouwenspersonen.
Dit zijn:
- Bob Hopman: hop@murmellius.nl
- Robin van Kempen: kmp@murmellius.nl
- Maike Smelt: sme@murmellius.nl
Ook ouders kunnen zich tot hen wenden op het moment dat ze een signaal van zorg willen afgeven. Alle vormen van ondersteuning worden gecoördineerd door Laura Zijlma, onze ondersteuningscoördinator. Zij is ook coördinator taalproblemen, ze verzorgt de remedial teaching en zij is verantwoordelijk voor het dyslexiebeleid. Voor leerlingen met een officiële dyslexieverklaring zijn er bepaalde vormen van ondersteuning mogelijk. Die vindt u in het ondersteuningsprofiel op onze website. In dit ondersteuningsprofiel wordt eveneens beschreven wat wij wel en niet kunnen met betrekking tot de ondersteuning van leerlingen in het kader van het passend onderwijs.
Voor leerlingen die een gediagnosticeerde gedrags- of aandachtstoornis hebben is er de trajectgroep. Uw kind wordt in deze groep begeleid door Laura Zijlma in het aanleren van de juiste handvatten en vaardigheden om succesvol in het reguliere onderwijs te kunnen functioneren. Deze trajectgroep brengt geen extra kosten met zich mee maar wordt bekostigd vanuit ons samenwerkingsverband Noord-Kennemerland. Voor meer informatie over het samenwerkingsverband kunt u de website bezoeken: www.swvnk.nl.
Begaafdheid
Onze school beschikt over een ECHA-coach, Laura Zijlma, die gespecialiseerd is in het ondersteunen van hoogbegaafde leerlingen. Zij is niet zozeer verantwoordelijk voor directe ondersteuning maar veeleer voor het maken van een goed plan van aanpak voor uw kind. Vermoedt u dat uw kind ondersteuning nodig heeft in het omgaan met zijn of haar begaafdheid, neemt u dan contact op met Laura Zijlma. Voor meer informatie over de ECHA-coaches kunt u de website van de Universiteit Nijmegen bezoeken: https://cbo-nijmegen.nl/echa-opleiding.
Hulp bij het schoolwerk
Voor leerlingen in de onderbouw bestaat de mogelijkheid een training in studievaardigheden voor bepaalde vakkenclusters te volgen. Het draait in de trainingen om begeleiding in aanpak van het huiswerk: het zogenoemde ‘leren leren’. De lessen worden volgens een nader te bepalen rooster tijdens de achtste uren van de dag aangeboden. De trainingen worden gegeven door vakdocenten, soms ondersteund door bovenbouwleerlingen. De coördinatie van de lessen is in handen van Jeannette Zuidema. U kunt haar bereiken via het e-mailadres: tsv@murmellius.nl.
At our school, we offer various forms of support for students experiencing social-emotional difficulties or needing extra help with their schoolwork. From counselors and confidential advisors to a support coordinator, our team is ready to guide students and parents. In the school guide, you will find more information about the available support, including fear of failure reduction training, guidance for gifted students, and study skills training. We encourage both students and parent(s)/guardian(s) to contact our team for help and advice.
Contact
Laura Zijlma
Annemieke Augustus
Hajo van Oort