2. 1579 -The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain During the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. 1815 formation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands After a 20-year French occupation 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom 1914 - The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, 1940-but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EEC (now the EU), and participated in the introduction of the euro in 1999. In October 2010, the former Netherlands Antilles was dissolved and the three smallest islands - Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba - became special municipalities in the Netherlands administrative structure. The larger islands of Sint Maarten and Curacao joined the Netherlands and Aruba as constituent countries forming the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Source: Cia World Factbook

3. 70.000 BCArcheological findings of fire stones 5.000 BC Archeological findings of Hunters camp near Schuytgraaf 2.400 BCArcheological findings of 12 gravemounds 1.500 BCArcheological findings of earliest settlement near Hoogkamp 700 BCArcheological findings of settlement near City Centre 500 BCArcheological findings of first settlement south of the Rhine river

4. 1233 AC Otto II, count of Guelders from Zutphen, conferred city rights to the town. 1443 ACArnhem entered the Hanseatic League 1473 ACArnhem captured by Charles the Bold of Burgundy 1514 ACArnhem was recaptured by Charles of Egmond duke of Guelders 1543 ACArnhem fell into the hands of Emperor Charles V became capital of the so called “Kwartier van Veluwe” 1579 ACArnhem joined the Union of Utrecht 1585 ACArnhem became a part of the Republic of the Seven United provinces of the Netherlands 1672-1674 ACFrench occupation of Arnhem 1795-1813 ACSecond French occupation of Arnhem Early 19th centuryDismantaling of former Fortifications

5. The history of Maarten van Rossem Maarten van Rossem has had many different names over the past years. The Association of technical schools in Arnhem was started in 1969. The demand was so great that a second technical school was started. In 1972, there was formed a collaboration with the comprehensive school “Vredenburg” which lasted until 1991. At that time it became “Maarten van Rossem”. The name Maarten van Rossem comes from a combative warlord who lived from 1478 till 1555. He became a very rich man through plunder. In 1995 the name changed in Lorentz college. After 9 years, in 2006, the name changed back in “Maarten van Rossem”. In 2011, Wethouder Bronkhorst, a small VMBO school especially for children with some kind of indication, joins “Maarten van Rossem”.

6. Primary Education Dutch: Basisonderwijs Special Primary Education Dutch: Speciaal basisonderwijs Pre-vocational Secondary education Dutch : VMBO 4 grades Senior General secondary education Dutch: HAVO 2 e fase MBO 1st Grade MBO 2nd Grade MBO 3 rd Grade Senior secondary Vocational Education Dutch: MBO 4 th Grade Higher Proffesional Education Dutch: HBO University Dutch: Universiteit Age 12 Pre- University education Dutch: VWO /Gymnasium Lower secondary education Dutch: Onderbouw Compulsory education Age 18 Age 4 Special secondary Education Dutch: Cluster Scholen 6 grades Vocational Trainee programme Dutch: Praktijk onderwijs/ leerwerktraject

7. Maarten van Rossem Maarten van Rossem is obviously more than a place to learn. It's also a place to live, to have fun with others, to share grief with others. In our community everyone is equally accepted. Our school is a community where we can live together everyone regardless of race, color or beliefs. We believe good and challenging education in a safe environment adapted to the last developments.

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