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March 26, 2020

The right teacher can unlock your child’s potential

At NAISR, they are proud of their excellent teachers, who remain employed at the school for an average of seven years. If you’d like to learn more about the teachers and learning at NAISR, get in touch!

Read & Discuss

English words you didn't know came from Dutch

by Mirjam Kolkman

Dutch is more of a global language than you might think. Here are some interesting Dutch loan words that have found their way to modern (American) English.

To be or not to be a father

by Edith van Ruitenbeek

In the Netherlands, the woman who gives birth to a child is considered this child’s mother and automatically has parental responsibility. But what about the father?

The best online tools to use when working from home

by Dorota Klop-Sowinska

The new coronavirus will have a huge impact on many layers of our society. Here are my most frequently used and favourite platforms to help you work from home productively.

Coronavirus press conference: Extra measures announced

At Monday’s coronavirus press conference, extra measures were announced, including a ban on all social gatherings until June 1.

RIVM: Impact of coronavirus measures should be visible this week

According to the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM), this week we should be able to see the impact of the coronavirus measures.

Coronavirus: NS reducing the number of train services

In light of the coronavirus situation affecting the Netherlands, the Dutch railway company NS has decided to limit the number of train services it offers.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed

The 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed due to coronavirus. The Netherlands Olympic Committee (NOC*NSF) would not have sent athletes in the current pandemic.

Thulpactie: Brightening up nursing homes with tulips

Last Saturday, JCI Amsterdam, a network of young entrepreneurs, brightened up nursing homes in the Alkmaar region by bringing them a plethora of tulips, 12.000 of them!

Keeping pets in the Netherlands

by Ashley Halsey

This handy guide provides all of the information you need to make sure you and your pet are following the country’s rules and regulations.

Virtual tours: Keukenhof is bringing its world-famous garden online

The Keukenhof is ready for spring, but its doors remain closed due to coronavirus. Online you can catch the millions of flowers at the famous Dutch garden!

European museums that you can visit via virtual tours

There are so many museums all over Europe that can be visited by virtual tours. If you're stuck inside, then this is a way to get inspired!

Instagram Photo of the Week

We shouldn't forget the beauty nature offers during these trying times. Stay positive! 💛
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