Kampen

The municipality Kampen is centrally located int he Netherlands. Kampen’s position at the mouth of the river IJssel made it one of the most powerful Hanseatic cities int he past and the city had much influence int he Hanseatic League. Because of its great prosperity  the rich history is stil visible in this city. Kampen has a unique historical inner city and one of the most beautiful cityfronts in the Netherlands. The municipality Kampen consists of the settlements Kampen, IJsselmuiden, Grafhorst, Wilsum, Kamperveen, s’Heerenbroek and Zalk. Kampen counts about 50.000 inhabitants.

 

Kampen has always used water for trade. The river IJssel still  has a big influence in Kampen’s trade and daily life. Even today Kampen uses the water for trade.

Around 1150 wooden buildings already existed in today’s centre of Kampen. The name Kampen is mentioned int he year 1277. Kampen transformed from simple settlements into a prosperous trading town, and became one of the most powerful and leading cities of the Northwestern Europe. But after this great development the IJssel silted and brought a gradual end to Kampen’s proslerity from 1430 on.

In 1441 Kampen joined the Hanseatic League and the city had much influence.In the year 1448KAmpen build a bridge over the IJssel so they could have closer relationships with the hinterland.In the 19th century Kampen became well known again. But Kampen was difficult to accesbecause of the place by the sea and its surrounding wetlands which were bogged down and shallow. In the 19th century the city catched the problem of the IJssel and so they dammed watercourses to allow for more water at a higher speed by more than one  or two main routes.The result was a less sanded  and silted IJssel. Beside that int he 19th century, there came roads and railways, highways and paved roads instead of sand and mud roads.

In Kampen there are a large number of old and very old buildings and churches.The walled fortress  city is still visible int he streets. There are also three gates over of the twenty int he past.  The old and ancient monuments give the city a rich appearance. The new city hall however is a very modern building swo is the new bridge with the three wheels.

The heritage of Kampen is well preserved. The alluring historical inner city, containing  the neatrly 700 nationally and locally listed buildings, recalls the prosperity of the Hanseatic period of Kampen. Kampen is a beautiful example of an ancient city with a great history.

 

Almere College

The Almere College tries to establish a comfortable working and learning environment for its students. It tries to be a school that offers their students and employees an opportunity to meat each other and to make them treat each other in a way that’s comfortable for everybody. The main goal that  it wants to achieve is mutual respect and trust. The school tries to be a place where one can learn and live, where all are challenged to find the boundaries of their skills, their believes and their bravery.
Children of many cultures go to the Almere College. All these children have different backgrounds but treat each other respectfully. The school aims to show and develop multiple talents such as singing, acting, dancing, debating, painting and athletics.

For the HAVO/VWO department many fieldtrips are being organized. The students have been to Rome, Paris, Belgium, Bottrop and many more. Students who go to the Almere College are able to choose from many subjects such as Greek, Latin, Art History, and many others. The school wants to be a guide for the students on their way to maturity. Each student that leaves the Almere College is prepared for the next chapter in their school career, and will have some nice memories on their time in high school.

After the students have finished HAVO or VWO many students go to the University or HBO. Then they study for their professions and thus transgress into a more specific education which develops the students’ specific capabilities and interests.

 

Overall the Almere College has formed us the way we are today and will be in the future. It is a pleasant place where we have made many friends.