Program for International Seminar 2026
Friday 10th April
9:30 – 10:00 Coffee in the lounge
10:00 – 10:30 Welcome
Rikke Friis Sørensen Frie Skolers Lærerforening, the general council’s contact person, Sharelle Vandborg Chairman of International Committee.
10:30 – 12:00 Session 1: How to handle critical parents?
By Bolette Bom & Simon Astrup, consultants at Frie Skolers Lærerforening
You are in a vulnerable position when one or more parents are critical or file a complaint. Even if the criticism is completely unfounded, it can still affect you, and you may feel powerless in relation to the process. At the event, we will give you useful ideas on how to handle criticism or complaints, so you can be prepared if it happens to you. What can you do, and what can you expect from your management? What can you do in relation to the parents? By knowing more about your options, you may be able to influence the process so that you are impacted as little as possible by the whole situation.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 -14:00 Session 2 (Continuation)
By Bolette Bom & Simon Astrup, consultants at Frie Skolers Lærerforening
14:00 – 14:30 Coffee break
14:30 – 17:30 Session 3: Class Management and Practice – Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms and Teacher Well-being
By Søs Rask Andersen author, process consultant, teacher, coach, yoga and meditation teacher.
This workshop offers practical tools for managing diverse classrooms in international school settings, with attention to students who may need extra support. We’ll explore effective classroom practices that promote a positive learning environment while helping teachers maintain balance and well-being.
Through interactive activities, hands-on tools, reflection and collaborative discussions, participants will gain strategies to manage challenges, ensuring that both students and teachers can thrive and support both student learning and their own professional resilience.
17:30 – 17:45 Coffee break
17:45 – 18:45 Annual General Meeting with the International Committee.
- Welcome
- Election of a chairman of the meeting and a keeper of the minutes.
- The chairman’s report.
- Submitted suggestions.
- Election of four committee members for the next period.
- Election of two committee member substitutes for the next period.
- Any other business
19:00 Dinner
21:00 Bollywood dance
by Neha Kane
Bollywood dancing is a vibrant and energetic dance style that originates from Indian cinema. It blends classical Indian dance forms, such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak, with folk styles like Bhangra and Garba, while also incorporating elements of jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance. Known for its expressive movements, colourful costumes, and storytelling through rhythm and gesture, Bollywood dancing captures the joy, emotion, and drama of Indian films. It’s a fun and dynamic way to celebrate culture, music, and movement.
Saturday 11th April
7.30-8:15 Yoga session
by Neha Kane (relaxation, mindfulness, breathing techniques, meditation).
Pranayama is a yogic practice that focuses on controlling the breath to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The word comes from Sanskrit, where "prana" means life force or breath, and "ayama" means control or extension. Through various breathing techniques—such as deep breathing, alternate nostril breathing, and rhythmic patterns—Pranayama helps calm the mind, reduce stress, improve concentration, and increase energy levels. It is often practised as a part of yoga to prepare the body and mind for meditation.
8:15 -9:15 Breakfast and check out
9:15-10:15 Session 4 Malgorzata Ravn ‘Elements of Art Therapy’. Workshops.
According to a 2016 study published in the Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, less than an hour of creative activity can reduce your stress and have a positive effect on your mental health, regardless of artistic experience or talent.
10:15 – 12:15 What’s up in Frie Skolers Lærerforening?
What’s happening in the union just now. Ask all the questions you might have to how things are done in FSL, your salary, work hours etc.
12:15 – 12:30 Break
12.:30-13:00: Evaluation and goodbye
13:00 Lunch