Hånes School is located in Kristiansand and is a primary school offering education for students from grades 4 to 7. The school is part of the Hånes school unit and focuses on promoting good cooperation between home and school. This includes, among other things, a student council and a cooperation committee that provides opportunities for participation from both students and parents.
The school also offers a number of services such as an after-school program (SFO) and recreational activities, as well as a school health service. Hånes School organizes open school events to involve the local community and parents. In addition, the school has a plan for pedagogical development, which includes focus areas and an approach with less homework to promote better learning. Information about planning days and holidays is available in the school calendar, and there is also the opportunity for students to obtain library cards for both the school and public libraries.