Schellinkhout children immortalize dreams in new community hub's time capsule
Children from Jan Luyken primary school in Schellinkhout have added a personal touch to their village's new Multifunctional Accommodation (MFA) by drawing their future dreams on a gymnasium wall. This creative time capsule will remain hidden yet preserved for generations to come.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Schellinkhout, Noord-Holland, Netherlands |
| Event Date | March 24, 2026 |
| Participants | Students from Jan Luyken primary school |
| Theme | "Who are you when you grow up?" |
| Project Name | Multifunctional Accommodation (MFA) |
| Involved Organizations | Jan Luyken primary school, Berend Botje daycare, De Dregt community center |
| Construction Company | Aannemingsbedrijf Wit Wognum B.V. |
| Completion Timeline | Before summer vacation 2026 |
| Opening | Start of the 2026/2027 school year |
| Project Initiative | Vitale Dorpen (Vital Villages) |
The municipality of Drechterland oversees the development of local infrastructure projects like the MFA in Schellinkhout, ensuring community spaces meet the needs of residents. This initiative reflects the municipality's role in fostering social cohesion and educational opportunities through collaborative village projects.
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Children draw future dreams in new MFA gymnasium
In Schellinkhout, the new Multifunctional Accommodation (MFA) is gradually taking on more color. On Tuesday, March 24, children from Jan Luyken primary school drew their future dreams on a wall in the gymnasium: who do they want to be when they grow up? This will create a 'time capsule' hidden behind a partition wall, which will become a permanent part of the new building.
Children give gymnasium a personal touch
On Tuesday, March 24, students from Jan Luyken primary school drew on a large wall in the new gymnasium of the MFA in Schellinkhout using chalk. The theme was "Who are you when you grow up?" The children expressed their dreams, careers, hobbies, and future wishes in their drawings. Their sketches and illustrations will serve as a lasting memory. This wall full of drawings will be covered by a new partition, creating a unique time capsule within the building.
Councilor Idso Brouwer:
The MFA will be a place where you learn, play sports, and meet others. How wonderful is it that the children can literally draw their future on the wall? Their creations will soon be hidden behind a partition, yet remain part of the building forever. These are the dreams and wishes of the generation growing up here, who may later return as parents or volunteers. That makes this moment extra special for the village.
Ingrid van Heezen, principal of Jan Luyken primary school:
Our MFA, the MFA of the entire village, will be the place for growth, development, play, and meeting others. Creativity is one of the most essential aspects of growth. How wonderful is it that the toddlers and students of today can leave their mark on 'their' MFA in this way?
MFA Schellinkhout: a place for learning, playing, and meeting
The MFA in Schellinkhout will be a central hub in the village, where Jan Luyken primary school, Berend Botje daycare, and De Dregt community center will come together under one roof. The building will also feature a new gymnasium, a sports field at the back, and a village square at the front. Construction by Aannemingsbedrijf Wit Wognum B.V. is on schedule, and the MFA is set to be completed before the summer vacation of 2026. This will allow the building to open its doors at the start of the 2026/2027 school year.
A project by and for the village
The MFA is the result of the Vitale Dorpen (Vital Villages) project. Over the past few years, many residents have contributed to the design and implementation. Thanks to this involvement, the MFA will soon be a place that Schellinkhout can be proud of. The progress of the project can be followed via drechterland.nl/projecten.