In 2025, we used the Basic Skills subsidy to give a strong boost to reading, arithmetic, digital literacy, and citizenship.

Reading
We opened a new school library. We also launched a reading campaign, working closely with the library. During impulse weeks, every lesson starts with ten minutes of free reading. Students can bring a book from home or choose one from the school library.

For math, we developed a school-wide math card. This started as a pilot in grade 3. Now the card is available for all students. This way, they work step by step toward the 2F level.
We implemented math lessons in the upper grades for students who do not have math in their course load but do take a math exam.

In 2025, our school was once again a collection point for the 'Give a Christmas Hamper' campaign organized by the Veldhoven Food Bank. It wasn't just students and staff who collected items; local residents also found their way to the collection point and donated lots of products.

Sondervick College students take action for education in India

On Friday, October 10, a charity run for first-year students took place on the campus of Sondervick College. With this sporting event, the students raised money for the Pastoor Vekemans Fund, a foundation in Veldhoven that supports disadvantaged children in India. Thanks to their help, these children can receive an education, something that is unfortunately not a given there.

In the weeks leading up to the charity run, volunteers from the Pastoor Vekemans Fund visited the first-year students during class. They talked about their work and showed how education can make a huge difference in a child's life. This gave the students a clear picture of the cause they were supporting.

The students collected sponsors on their sponsor cards beforehand. During the charity run, they received a stamp for every lap they ran. The first-year students enthusiastically ran their laps to raise as much money as possible.

At the end of October, there was a festive moment when the students presented a check for€5,312 from
to representatives of the Pastoor Vekemans Fund.

From 10 to 16 November it was National Climate Week. Municipality Veldhoven also participated and asked students of our school to design an insect hotel.

During our first-year students' engineering week, several groups worked on the design of this insect hotel. Second graders also received a lesson on bee mortality, the urgency of bees and suitable shelters after which they got to designing their own.  

Janne, Jasper and Dieke's design came out on top. After all, their design was not only a hotel for bees, but also a hedgehog shelter for during their winter hibernation. Teachers Mr. Berkers and Mr. van den Broek then actually built the design.

Thursday afternoon, Nov. 13, the students were allowed to officially unveil the insect hotel together with Alderman Giesbertz. The insect hotel called "Bee & Bee 't Look" can be found on the Twijnder in 't Look.

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, we celebrated the annual Junior Certificate Award for the students in vwo 4 and havo 4. They earned their First Certificate of English at the end of last school year, after three years of bilingual education. A moment to pause for pride.

Teacher Loes Bijnnen has been named Care & Welfare Teacher of the Year!

With her boundless dedication, passion for the profession and strong social commitment, she manages to inspire students and colleagues throughout the country.

During the presentation, the Platform VMBO Zorg & Welzijn emphasized her motivation: "Everyone has to deal with care. It is a topic that affects us all." From that conviction, she is committed to making young people aware of the value of care and welfare, both in their own lives and in society.

One of her biggest initiatives is the national Boys and Girlsday, through which she has encouraged schools throughout the Netherlands to introduce students to care professions. This project received high praise for its impact and reach.

In 2025, we opened a school library at our school. And the best part? The first collection was put together by our students themselves. At the beginning of this school year, each student chose a book during the book market at school. Second-year students were even allowed to choose a book at the Van Piere bookstore in Eindhoven. And now all those books are in the brand-new library.

Reading pleasure
"I chose the book Wereldspionnen (World Spies). I've already read that book myself and really enjoyed it. Now others can read it too," says Max from thv2c. Loue from thv2d is very happy with the new school library: "I'm really glad the school is getting a library because I love reading. It transports you to another world." Vova from bk2b is also enthusiastic. He can't wait to read the book he chose, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth."

Official Opening
On Tuesday, September 9, we officially opened the school library. The first students were presented with their chosen book. And even the press was present. Education Manager Ineke Jacobs: "Reading is a key to success in all subjects. It increases vocabulary, strengthens reading comprehension and opens up new worlds. By letting students choose for themselves, we make reading personal, fun and meaningful. In this way we build together a library full of books that students really want to read."

Volunteers wanted
The school library runs on volunteers. Want to join? Volunteer recruitment and scheduling is handled by Cordaad Welzijn.