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Symposium 'Bridge between school and home'

bridging the gap project

Education is an important lever to give socially vulnerable children better opportunities for the future. This is obviously not news to you.

The bridging the gap project of Belgian Red Cross-Flanders supports schools in this important mission. To this end, it deploys more than 500 volunteers who assist a child at home or at school. Moreover, the way in which our volunteers offer help has been scientifically substantiated.

Review of the symposium

More than 120 bridge figures, policy makers, scientists and pedagogues participated in the symposium "Bridge between school and home" on May 17, 2018 at the KBC Boerentoren in Antwerp to critically reflect together on the field and research surrounding the bridging the gap project of Belgian Red Cross-Flanders.

We look back with you on an exciting day.

Symposium

We would like to share the knowledge we have developed over the years, and the experience our volunteers gain daily, with you. We would therefore like to invite you to make a critical reflection of the field and research together during our symposium "Bridge between school and home.

We put together a fascinating program for you. Many prominent speakers from the professional and academic world confirmed their participation. We hope the program will make you enthusiastic for this event, so you can already reserve this day in your agenda.

Program

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The symposium will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at the KBC Building on the Eiermarkt in Antwerp.

Date: May 17, 2018
Location: Eiermarkt 20, 2000 Antwerp

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How can I register?

Registration for the symposium can only be done through the online registration form on this website.

Is this symposium of interest to me?

The symposium highlights various aspects of counseling children in education. It provides meaning, interpretation and scientific foundation. Thus, with this symposium we address everyone who is directly or indirectly involved in that guidance: bridge figures, care teachers, social workers, policy makers, research workers ...

Which speakers will speak?

The program will feature the following speakers:

What is the cost to participate?

Participation fees for Red Cross volunteers are borne by Red Cross-Antwerp.

To other participants we ask a contribution of € 15 per participant. The contribution can only be transferred by bank transfer. We will confirm your registration as soon as the amount has been transferred.

How many participants can participate?

Up to 300 participants can register for the symposium.

How can I easily reach the location?

The location where the symposium will take place is in the historic center of the city. Thus, public transportation is the most appropriate means of travel to the symposium.

By streetcar

The symposium is best reached by streetcar. On lines 3, 5, 9 and 15 get off at the Meir stop. On lines 4 and 7 get off at the Meirbrug stop. Both stops are 100 meters from the symposium.

By Train

By train you travel to Antwerp-Centraal. From there, take a 15-minute walk via De Keyserlei and Meir, or take a short streetcar ride (towards Linkerover, Zwijndrecht or Melsele).

By car

We recommend leaving your car at one of the city's 9 Park & Rides and taking the streetcar there to the symposium. Do you still want to go to the symposium by car? Then you can use Interparking's covered parking garage, which is located across the building. There is no charge for parking your car.

Please note that the location is in the city's low emission zone. So inform yourself well before you decide to take the car.

What age group is the symposium dealing with?

The bridging the gap project of Belgian Red Cross-Flanders focuses on students in preschool and elementary education. During the symposium, we will talk primarily about that target group, although quite a few sessions will have a broader focus.

Can I support the symposium financially?

Yes, you can. To do so, be sure to review the event sponsorship file and contact our county manager without obligation.

How can I help promote the symposium?

We would be delighted if you would recommend our event to your colleagues. Therefore, please feel free to use the following features:

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Where in the province of Antwerp are Red Cross bridge figures at work?

Almost everywhere! We have put the Red Cross branches that are actively engaged at bridging the gap project on a map for you: click here