Dugnad — Beskjed fra skolen
Dugnad Notice from School
From: Veitvet Barneskole via Visma Flyt Skole
A school message asking all parents to participate in dugnad — the Norwegian tradition of mandatory volunteer work. This is a social expectation, not truly optional.
Action required
Expected participation: Attend dugnad or reply to explain your absence.
Tap highlighted words in blue to see their meaning and cultural context.
foreldre inviteres
Kjære arrangerer rydde uteområdet male gjerdet plante skolehagen
minst én per familie deltar servert hjertelig velkomne
arbeidsklær hagearbeid-hansker dersom du har
Med vennlig hilsen Siv Andersen Rektor, Veitvet Barneskole
Key Terms Glossary
Communal volunteer work — a cornerstone of Norwegian social culture.
Refusing dugnad repeatedly without reason damages your reputation in the community. It is expected at schools, housing associations (borettslag), and sports clubs.
Those with parental responsibility — parents or legal guardians.
All school communications go to foresatte, not just biological parents.
The main parent-school communication platform in Norway.
Download the app (search "Visma Flyt Skole") and log in with your MinID or BankID to see your child's messages, grades, and absences.
Parent representative for your child's class.
Elected each year. They organise social events and relay concerns to the school. Consider volunteering — it builds connections.
After-school care program for ages 6–10.
Usually runs 07:30–17:00. You apply each spring for the following school year.
What To Do Now
- 1Download Visma Flyt Skole from the App Store or Google Play and log in with MinID.
- 2RSVP via the app — say whether you are coming or give a reason if you cannot.
- 3Mark the date: Saturday 26 April, 10:00–14:00.
- 4Prepare old clothes and gardening gloves.
- 5If you have young children, bring them — it is a family-friendly event.
- 6Use the dugnad as a chance to meet other parents in the school community.