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Published by ISS as a Community Newsletter
6 March 2013 - Volume XXXV - No 6 2012/13
The Informer
Rachel Henderson, alias Mrs Meyer, wonders:
‘How to Raise a Child?’
From the Director:
Spring is certainly on the way! The increasing
amount of daylight both morning and evening are
our constant reminder that the seasons are changing.
And there are plenty of things blooming here at ISS
along with the seasonal change.
Even though our graduation ceremony is still some
months away, I wanted to share with you information
on this year’s graduation speaker. ISS has a long and
proud tradition of inviting some extraordinary people
to speak to our seniors on their last official event as
students at the school. This year’s speaker, Dr. Kirsty
Kemp, will undoubtedly be another great inspiration
to our students.
Water on its way!
Before Dr. Kemp was known throughout the world as
a scientist and researcher employed by the Zoological
Society of London, she was a student who attended
Kindergarten through 12th grade here at ISS. She
was known for her love of science early on and for
her sense of service to humanity. She founded the ISS
service club, IFG, which was one of her many good
ideas that live on today here at school.
According to her CV, her research interest is,
“. . . the study of deep ocean ecology with a primary
research interest in ecosystem function in the context
of developing realistic and sustainable management
practices in the marine environment.” In reality,
that means that she spends much of the year out on
research vessels, often deep, deep underwater. After
completing her BSc in 1998 in Animal Biology at
the University of St. Andrews, she then did an MSc
in Marine and Fisheries Science at the University of
Aberdeen before completing her PhD in Zoology
also at the University of Aberdeen. Whether she is
SCUBA diving, spending time in very cold climates,
(as in 42 days on an icebreaker in Antarctica), or
diving in a manned submersible off Portugal and lots
of places in-between, she is a perfect example of one
who is following her dream career. To learn more
about her research interests, go to http://www.zsl.org/
science/ioz-staff-students/kemp,1115,AR.html
As your spring schedule gets busy, I will mention
in advance that our two final events of the school
year, Baccalaureate, (Wednesday, June 5 at 18.00),
and Graduation which is where Dr. Kemp will be
speaking, (Thursday, June 6 at 19.30), are both held
here at school and are available for any member of our
school community to attend.
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Congratulations and thanks to all of our student
athletes and coaches who are finishing up the
basketball season. The varsity boys and girls teams
travel down to the NECIS tournament to compete
against nine other international school teams. The
tournament is hosted by the Antwerp International
School.
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While that tournament is underway, our middle
school students will be bedazzling three full houses
in our theatre with “Seussical the Musical.” We are
so fortunate to be surrounded by so many talented
primary, middle and high school students, (and the
dedicated adults as well), who are willing to share
their amazing talents on our stage!
Next up is the beginning of the spring sports season,
the primary school musical and ISS hosting both
the NECIS swim tournament and the ISTA drama
festival here in Stavanger this spring.
Another remarkable example of “Students in Action”
has been the high school students and their efforts
toward the “Cameroon Service Project.” Two years
ago, ISS 10th grade student, Stephane Ngueguim,
passed away very suddenly. It was a tremendously
sad time for all in our school community. But our
high school students clearly were not ready to allow
their friend and classmate to fade from their memory.
During both the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school
years, they have worked with Stephane’s family
to research and decide on a logical and realistic
legacy worthy of their friend. In the village where
Stephane’s family is from in Cameroon, there has
been an ongoing challenge to source and provide
clean drinking water. Our students have sponsored
projects raising to date over NOK 120,000 and the
ideas keep flowing in, just as the water has recently
started flowing in earnest. On March 1, the high
school talent show raised money for the water project,
on March 2, the remarkable Candlelight Dinner was
held here at school where the high school students
prepared and served a first-class meal with the funds
earned going to the same goal.“Stephane’s Trophy,”
a wonderful series of athletic events is soon underway
with the same goal for the funds raised.
Hard work in the heat of Africa
In the words of an e-mail sent to me by some parents
who were in attendance at the March 2 dinner, “. . . we
have just returned home from another very enjoyable
evening at ISS and felt that we had to convey to you
what a wonderful job all the students did tonight.
The food was great, the service first class and the
entertainment was, as ever, to a very high standard.
On our table we met a lady who did not have a child at
ISS and had never been to the school before – she had
simply come along to the dinner with another friend
of ours as company. She was absolutely astounded at
the level of professionalism and maturity displayed by
all of the students, even more so when she discovered
the reason behind the event tonight. We would be
grateful if you could please convey our appreciation
and congratulations to everyone involved in tonight’s
event, for a job very well done! They can all be very
proud of themselves and it must be a huge comfort
to Stephane’s family to see that their son has become
such an inspiration.”
Always in our hearts..
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At the dinner, Marcel Ngueguim, (Stephane’s father),
made a presentation on the progress made and
potential projects that could be considered in the
future. One that he mentioned was stocking a library
for the local school. This was an idea that resonated
with me. Here at ISS we always have books to donate
as we are on a regular textbook rotation schedule. So
finding the books is not a problem. SHIPPING THE
BOOKS to a location is, however, always a problem.
The weight and cost are just not logical for the school
to take on as the normal shipping costs would be
far higher than the value. By writing about this, I
am hoping that someone in our school community
who has contacts in—for example—one of the oil
companies that have offices in Cameroon and are
regularly sending shipments down there, would
like to offer a wonderful humanitarian gesture of
being willing to ship our used books down to a very
welcoming library.
Our Board of Trustees has recently approved the
school’s updated Guiding Statements, and the school’s
new Vision Statement is “Inspire a community of
responsible, globally-engaged empowered learners.”
Anyone who has watched our Cameroon Service
Project participants in action would recognize that
our students are living examples of those powerful
words.
To read the complete new Guiding Statements, please
see them on the next page. They have been developed
through broad stakeholder contribution and will lead
the school into the next phase of the future.
Thank you.
My e-mail is at the bottom of this message—please
do not hesitate to contact me.
Our students have taught us some wonderful lessons
on how to honor the memory of their friend and they
inspire we adults to think about our role as well.
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Dr. Linda Duevel
Director
[email protected]
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VISION STATEMENT
GUIDING STATEMENTS (Approved 4th February 2013)
Inspire a community of responsible, globally-engaged empowered learners.
MISSION STATEMENT
ISS provides an internationally-accredited, engaging and challenging English-language education in a
supportive, multi-cultural environment where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
Our Aim
Our aim is to enable students to become self-determining, respectful, responsible, contributing global citizens
who will succeed in continuing educational programs and beyond.
Our Values
Learning
At ISS, we believe everyone is capable of learning and achieving. Developing a passion for and love of learning
is key to students becoming lifelong learners. Students are encouraged to reflect and develop an awareness
of one’s own learning process. In preparing for an ever-changing global community we inspire learners to
develop collaborative, creative, critical thinking and technological skills.
Well-being
At ISS, we value the whole child and believe students leading physically and emotionally healthy, ethical,
active and balanced lives in a safe environment will contribute to their self-esteem and enable them to
become more effective learners.
Community
At ISS, we celebrate the spirit of belonging and a sense of community at the school, local and global levels.
Respecting diversity and valuing international and intercultural understanding, the school fosters actions
intended to make positive contributions to a more equitable and sustainable world.
OBJECTIVES
ISS has developed the following strategic planning domains and operational objectives in order to translate
our Vision, Mission, Aim and Values into practice.
Core Objectives
Learning: Promote learning and foster intellectual growth at all grade levels.
Well-being: Provide a safe environment that nurtures the emotional, physical and developmental needs of all
its students, and promote the basis for a safe, healthy and meaningful working environment for our students
and staff.
Community: Foster meaningful multi-cultural relationships, provides support for internationally mobile
families, communicates effectively and encourages positive contributions in the school, local and global
communities.
Supporting Objectives
Governance & Leadership: Maintains effective governance and leadership to ensure optimal operation of
the school.
Infrastructure & Resources: Maintains an appropriate infrastructure in order to create a safe, pleasant and
effective learning environment.
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From the Deputy Director
Dear families,
As outlined in my last Informer article and as described
by Dr. Duevel, the updated Guiding Statements
were approved at the Board Meeting on Monday 4th
February. Dr. Duevel has outlined the full Guiding
Statements in her article, but I will highlight a few
pieces here:
Core Values – As part of our school re-accreditation
process we will seek to explain what we do, what we
are committed to and generate evidence in relation
to our ´Core Values` of Learning, Well-being and
Community. By doing this we are overtly pinning
our sails to the mast, so to speak.
Our Vision: Inspire a community of responsible,
globally-engaged empowered learners.
Internationalism / Interculturalism – Also as part
of the work done by the Section A re-accreditation
committee on Guiding Statements we are required to
develop a ´school-based´ definition of Internationalism
/Interculturalism.
Our Values: Learning, Well-being & Community
As the updated statements were being shaped the
school administration and the Strategic Planning
Committee of the Board of Trustees have been
working together to ensure that our Guiding
Statements will be intrinsically linked to our school
strategic and operational planning process in order
that we ensure our Vision, Mission, Aims and Values
are put into practice.
This is very much linked to our value of community
which states: At ISS, we celebrate the spirit of belonging
and a sense of community at the school, local and global
levels. Respecting diversity and valuing international
and intercultural understanding, the school fosters
actions intended to make positive contributions to a
more equitable and sustainable world.
The process does not stop there, however. Our
challenge now is to ensure that our Guiding
Statements are widely known, understood, accepted
and used as a touchstone by all constituents of our
community.
As I said earlier, I will shortly put out some further
information relating to creating a visual representation
of our Guiding Statements so watch this space.
To that end there are further areas to work on and
these are outlined as follows:
Regards,
Visual R epresentation - In order to have the Guiding
Statements more widely known and understood
our challenge is to work towards finding a way of
encapsulating the essence of the updated statements
in some form of a visual. Some suggestions on how
we could make a more visual representation have
already come out during the many review meetings.
This has included someway linking the terms in the
statement to ´The Three Swords` or our logo of the
´Viking Ship´. Interesting ideas, don´t you think?
With kind regards,
Gareth Jones
Deputy Director
[email protected]
I will shortly put out a challenge to the broader
community to solicit their ideas on how this can be
best represented so we can generate a range of options
and a good deal of community involvement.
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News from the Exams Coordinator
The IB learner profile
At ISS, the majority of our
are involved in the IB
take final IB examinations
grade. The IB has a clear
which is embodied in
and the learner profile
statement
translated
outcomes for the 21st
whole person as a lifelong
p1) As we get preoccupied
examinations in 12th grade,
ourselves of the learners who
new IB logo and consider how
qualities that the IB and ISS value.
11th and 12th grade students
Diploma programme and
at the end of the 12th
educational philosophy,
its mission statement
which is “the IB mission
into a set of learning
century … a profile of the
learner.” (IBO, 2006,
with final assessments and
it is a good time to remind
feature in the centre of the
our students demonstrate the key
Thinking about our current students, great examples come to mind – these are real examples of real students
who are striving to develop and grow through their participation in the IB Diploma programme (names are
not included … but students may recognise themselves here!!) …
IB learners strive to be:
• Inquirers … like the extended essay student who investigated if video games have an effect on violent
adolescent behaviour
• knowledgeable … like the student who scored five top grades of 7 in her mock examinations in January
• thinkers … like the student who learned to think in an alternative way as she discovered new
photographic techniques
• communicators … like the student who hosted STUCO events with energy and flair
• principled … like the student who supported an unpopular viewpoint in a ToK discussion on capital
punishment because he truly believed in it
• open-minded … like the student who listened to both sides of the discussion and considered the merits
of both arguments
• caring … like the student who gave up hours of her time to support the charity of her choice providing
facial surgery for children with a cleft palate
• risk-takers … like the student who, with limited English background, still offers answers in class
• balanced … like the student who successfully balanced her ISS sports activities with her academic
work, never missing a deadline
• reflective .. as all the students do as they reflect on their CAS activities, growing and developing as
young adults heading off into the world outside ISS.
We wish all our 12th graders good luck in their IB examinations in May, offer encouragement to our 11th graders
as they start their Extended Essay, and welcome our 10th graders as they become our newest
IB Diploma candidates in August.
Reference: International Baccalaureate Organization (2006) IB learner profile booklet
Lynn Park
Exam Coordinator (IBDP and IGCSE)
[email protected]
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The Counselor’s Corner
QUESTIONS FOR THE COUNSELOR?
Email MJJetabut@isstavanger. no or call 51 55 43 13
“Spring is the time of plans and projects.”
Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina
Dear 12th Grade Students,
Last week, I asked you to submit a university status
update and I am pleased to share that several of you
have received some wonderful offers, acceptances, and
scholarship awards from the UK, the US, Canada,
Holland, and of course, Norway! In the coming
months, I will continue to collect this information as
you become more certain of your final decisions. It
is an exciting time, indeed, but we have not reached
the finale yet! There are still assessments to complete
and exams that loom ahead. The finish line is within
reach, but until then, revise your work, review your
notes, and renew your spirits! Take care of yourself
by eating well and getting a full night’s rest. Take
advantage of the daylight hours and make productive
use of your time here at school by seeking teacher
support and working with your peers. Whenever you
begin to feel restless, anxious, or stretched, remember
to look around you. We are all in this together until
the bittersweet end and the 6th of June will be here
before you know it!
Dear 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Students,
At this point, everyone should have submitted their
course selections for next year. If you missed the
deadline, you may risk not getting your first choice
classes. If you had difficulty making your course
selections, please come see me – I am happy to help.
As you have observed from our senior class, the
college planning process is an intricate one. None of
it is difficult, but it may seem as such since it is the
first time you are consciously making decisions about
the rest of your life. There are many details and steps
involved. But everything we encounter in life begins
with a first step. So take one.
for international students and make sure you register
on-line prior to the deadline. Also check to see if
the College/University you are planning to apply
to requires the SAT II Subject Tests. If these are
required then it is recommended that you take these
during the fall semester of your senior year. However,
many universities are now allowing you to substitute
the ACT Plus in lieu of the SAT Subject Tests.
To register online for the SAT exam or SAT Subject
Tests that will be offered here at ISS on Saturday, May
4, 2013, go to www.collegeboard.com. Registration
deadline is April 5, 2013. Spaces are limited and
have filled up in the past. Do not procrastinate!
The registration deadline for the April 13, 2013 ACT
Plus exam is March 8, 2013. Again, do not delay
your registration in order to secure a seat. Please see
me if you are uncertain about which exam to take.
For students interested in applying to study Medicine,
Dentistry, or Veterinary medicine in the UK, it is
important to determine whether you need to take
the BMAT or UKCAT admissions test. Information
can be found at http://www.admissionstests.
cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/bmat and http://
www.ukcat.ac.uk/. Please make sure to check for
deadlines and exam locations. Reference materials on
preparing for these exams are available in the library.
TESTING REMINDERS for 11th graders
If you are planning to apply to a US, Canadian, or
American-style university in Europe, it is strongly
recommended that you take either, or both, the ACT
PLUS or SAT Reasoning Test once this next semester
and once during the first semester of your twelfth
grade year. Check the registration deadlines
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The Counselor’s Corner
Email MJJetabut@isstavanger. no or call 51 55 43 13
Check out the following college planning
opportunities!
Open Days - Open days are currently scheduled
for UK universities. Go to www.opendays.com for
specific university Open Day dates.
College Week Live - Many students take advantage
of their Easter vacation and summer holidays to visit
Universities and/or attend college fairs and open
days. This is not always possible for our international
students. In response to this, an on-line service has
been developed.
www.CollegeWeekLive.com is the world’s largest
college fair and online admissions event website. It
is free and supported by the U.S. Department of
Education Federal Student Aid office. Registration is
free.
QUESTIONS FOR THE COUNSELOR?
on placement. Placements are designed for students
aged 16 or older who are thinking of applying for
a health care-related degree program. Check out:
http://www.gapmedics.com/
We have also received a wide variety of brochures and
information from other summer study programs in
China, Europe, the U.K. and the U.S.A. Please check
in the Counseling Office for more information.
Welcome the daylight that spring brings, soak up
the sun, and take a breath of fresh air. Build on this
newfound energy and get moving! Finish a project
and start a new one. Forgive your frenemies and
forgive yourself. Per the lyrics of the musical RENT,
there is no day but today.
Have a warm and wonderful Easter vacation!
University Taster Course Programme 2013
The Taster Course Programme aims to provide
students, looking towards starting university in
September 2014 (currently in grade 11) with a taste of
what life at a university in London is like. Through
your chosen course you will experience the different
teaching methods used by university academics and
gain an insight into the additional facilities available,
whilst meeting students from across the UK.
Sincerest regards,
Ms. Jetabut
High School Counselor
[email protected]
You can choose a course from a variety of subjects
at various university institutions, including courses
organized by The Careers Group, University of
London. Courses range from voice and drama, to
medicine and nursing, to computing and business.
Check out: http://www.london.ac.uk/tasters
SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS
GAP Medics are offering an exciting project for
students that are looking to apply for university
courses in medicine, nursing, dentistry, or midwifery.
Placements operate in Tanzania, India, Thailand and
the Caribbean. Students can spend from 1 to 4 weeks
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High School NEWS
International School of Stavanger
High School Trip Week Opportunities
October 2012
ISS HIGH SCHOOL TRIP WEEK
On Wednesday 27 February during a High School assembly, the proposed High School trips for next year were
presented to Grade 8-11 students. High School (HS) Trip Week is an opportunity for students in Grades 9 through
12 to travel and participate in a learning and educational experiences outside of the classroom walls. There are
eleven subject-specific trips, some local, offered in October 2013. The majority of these trips are approximately 5-7
days and take place during Week 40 (Sept. 30 – Oct. 6). The “Service Learning and Adventure: Northern Thailand”
trip is two weeks – during HS Trip Week as well as October break (no school Oct. 7-11). Below are the options for
the 2013-14 school year. Feel free to contact the trip coordinator directly for more details, costs and availability.
Nearly all trips have two adult chaperones, either ISS teachers or staff.
INTERDISCIPLINARY: LONDON, ENGLAND
Overview: An interdisciplinary cultural trip focusing on the humanities, this trip explores theatre, art, history and
literature in one of the cultural capitals of the world – London. Activities will include several West End shows,
museum and gallery visits and historical and literary walks. The goal is to provide students with a diverse cultural
experience that will be personally enriching as well as academically illuminating.
Teacher Lead and E-mail: Sandy Landis – [email protected]
HISTORY: BELGIUM (4400-4700)
Overview: Led by a Flanders native, this trip focuses on studying the history of World War I with a focus toward
WWI in Belgium. Students explore the beautiful Flemish city of Brugge (Bruges) and spend three days in and
around leper (Ypres), where they explore battlefields and other historic sites. Students will be walking, biking and
bussing to the various locations.
Teacher Lead and E-mail: Wim Keereman – [email protected]
GEOGRAPHY: ICELAND
Overview: A new trip that explores the geologically active island of Iceland. This trip, led by the high school Geography
teacher, explores various geological sites such as the mid-Atlantic ridge and a volcanic crater. The trip will be guided by a
local expert who will allow the students to fully appreciate the landscapes that we will travel through. We will be based in
the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik.
Teacher Lead and E-mail: Thomas Heery - [email protected]
SERVICE LEARNING AND ADVENTURE: NORTHERN THAILAND
Overview: Combining Thai and hill tribe culture, volunteer work, adventure and the outdoors, this two-week trip
offers 10-12th grade students an unique school exchange and opportunity to serve others in our global community.
While in Northern Thailand (near Chiang Mai), ISS students share their talents and spirit of service with children at
an orphanage/school (School for Life) and help with a building project in a hill tribe village. The group also visits
regional points of interest (e.g., Buddhist temples, national parks, markets) and participates in activities like
kayaking, caving, bamboo rafting, rock climbing and elephant rides.
Website: http://iss-sfl.weebly.com/
Teacher Lead and E-mail: Simon Taylor – [email protected]
UNIVERSITY PREP: SCOTLAND
Overview: Scotland is a research powerhouse and home to 15 universities and over 40 higher education colleges.
Universities in Scotland are ranked amongst the top in the world and offer breadth and flexibility of study. As students
consider IB course choices and university options, what better time than High School trip week to explore some
exceptional academic programs and campuses in stunning Scotland? Finding the right university fit is an important task
that takes time and it is never too early to start. Students are invited to join us on a tour of 8 Scottish universities to
experience firsthand, what it might be like to live and learn in some of the world’s most renowned universities.
Throughout our travels we will also have an opportunity to experience some of the historic castles, beautiful lochs,
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gorgeous green pastures, and perhaps, some stylish shopping! The universities on our itinerary include: Heriot Watt
University, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Strathclyde University, Stirling University, St
Andrews University, Robert Gordon University, and Aberdeen University. So, what are you waiting for? Sign
up now and get a head start on your university plans!
Teacher Lead and E-mail: Lynn Park – [email protected] / Monchaya Jetabut – [email protected]
SPANISH LANGUAGE: BARCELONA, SPAIN
Overview: This language and cultural trip to Barcelona is an opportunity for students who are taking Spanish this
or next school year. During their time in sunny Spain, students take lessons in the mornings and participate in
various learning and/or sightseeing activities in the afternoon. It is an excellent opportunity to practice and improve
language skills as well as learn more about the culture. Students stay with host Spanish families.
Teacher Lead and E-mail: Eliseo Cabello – [email protected]
ART: ROME, POMPEII, and SORRENTO
Overview: Experience the art and architecture of Italy. This trip, led by the high school art teacher, takes students
through Rome visiting ancient Roman structures, Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, and a trip south of Rome to
Sorrento to view the excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum. We will also make time for sketching and painting in
places that inspire us. DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP: 12 April
Teacher Lead and E-mail: Jeane Svihus: [email protected] FRENCH LANGUAGE: NICE, FRANCE
Overview: This language and cultural trip to Nice on the Cote D`Azur is an excellent opportunity to practice and
improve language skills. Students stay with host French families and attend French language classes each morning.
Cultural activities in the afternoon allow students to practice their French and include visits to Nice old town, nearby
cities (Monaco), art galleries and museums as well as the Confisserie and Patisserie.
Teacher Lead and E-mail: Jane Russell – [email protected]
SCIENCE: SVALBARD, NORWAY
Overview: Svalbard is a unique island situated 900 kilometers north of mainland Norway. Through outdoor adventures
such as kayaking, glacier hiking and boat trips we will see the effects of global warming first hand and experience the
natural and stunning environment that is Svalbard. We will be also visiting the local university and discussing the global
seed vault and ongoing research projects.
Teacher Lead and Email: Holly Barnes - [email protected]
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/TEAM BUILDING: HAUKELI, NORWAY
Overview: A trip focusing on the great Norwegian outdoors in the excellent Haukeliseter fjellstue
(http://haukeliseter.no), just a few hours north of Stavanger. Students will have the chance to build their personal skills
with team building activities, and challenge themselves with a range of outdoor activities (weather permitting) including
hiking, canoeing, kayaking and geocaching. The centre also have a wide range of indoor team activities. All food,
accommodation and activities included in trip price.
Teacher Lead and E-mail: Cherry Siddall – [email protected]
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/TEAM BUILDING: FRAFJORD, NORWAY
Overview: A trip focusing on the great outdoors hiking the Frafjord route (weather permitting). This is a 4 day hiking
(and 3 night camping) trip. The following equipment is needed camping and hiking equipment, food and enthusiasm. This
is an opportunity for students to challenge themselves, develop team building and leadership skills.
Teacher Lead and E-mail: Chris Wensink – [email protected]
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"Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellect5al, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." -­‐-­‐ Samuel Johnson Cultural Trip to London September 30th – October 4th, 2013 Theatre, Art, History, Culture....
This Cultural Trip takes advantage of the rich cultural, historical and
artistic traditions of one of the world’s great cities, attempting to
blend experience of cultural events such as theatrical productions
with more historically focused experiences, including museum visits
and walking tours of the city.
The fall 2012 trip included general touring of the city, performances
of The Lion King, The 39 Steps, Singin’ in the Rain, Chariots of Fire
and War Horse as well as visits to the Winston Churchill Cabinet
War Rooms, the Britain at War Experience, Kensington Palace and
the Tower of London.
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Visit Iceland, the most Northern country in Europe What you will see: Volcanoes Gysers Amazing waterfalls Take the opportunity to visit one of the most interesPng and acPve landscapes in the world with links to Geography and Geology Black sand beaches Walk from Europ to America in 2 minutes The trip will run from Monday 30.9.13 to Friday 4.10.13 School for Life & Into the Wild Trip 2013-­‐14 What: Service/CAS, Culture and Adventure Where: Northern Thailand When: During HS Trip Week + Oct. Break Intro MeePng More info coming soon! See Mr. Taylor. www.isstavanger.no
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Spanish trip to Barcelona September 28th to October 5th Open for all students taking Spanish in High School Classes in the morning Field trips in the aXernoon (visit cultural places, go to the beach) Staying with Spanish families Great opportunity to pracZce the language on site 14 ·
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Sept. 29 – Oct.4!
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For all high school students
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and current 8 graders. !
forms are located !
Information and sign-up
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High School Trip to Nice 2013 September 29th to October 4th All students studying French grades 9-­‐12 are eligible. Cost: 6850 NOK based on 12 students All meals, trips and transfers. Stay with a family and parPcpate in local trips each aQernoon. Full day excursion on Sunday : Monaco with changing of the guard and visit of the oceanographic museum -­‐ Visit of Nice old town and castle hill on Monday aQernoon -­‐ Visit of Confisérie Florian in Nice -­‐ AQernoon trip to Villefranche and visit of La Citadelle -­‐ AQernoon trip to AnPbes and visit of the Picasso museum www.isstavanger.no
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SVALBARD, NORWAY ISS teachers under the aurora borealis
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Middle School News and Events
Happy 6th graders on Outdoor Education Week in Fevik
The March advisory theme will be ‘Teamwork and
Cooperation’. There are many examples of this taking
place on a daily basis in the Middle School and the
next big event coming up is a special example of that.
MS Musical (2013) – ‘Seussical’
The next major event THIS WEEK in the MS calendar
will be the musical ’Seussical’ This production is both
curricular (Wed exploratory) and extra-curricular
(Monday and Wednesday after school and Sundays).
By the time of the performances, the vast majority of
our MS students will be involved in some way. The
majority of our Q3 exploratories are related to this
production:
• Backstage Exploratory
• CDT Exploratory (set building).
• Art Exploratory (set design, painting, poster
design, and t-shirt design).
• Publicity Exploratory (have produced and
excellent website and designed the program and
tickets.
• Drama Exploratory - comprises all cast members!
In addition, we have a group of volunteers for Lighting
and Sound, Hair and Make-up as well and a group
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of students who will be our Front of House crew.
ALL of the students involved in the above groups
are invited to the Cast and Crew party after the
final performance on Saturday, 9th March. Pick
up time is 21:30.
Tickets are now on sale.
8th Grade Leirskole – Trysil
Sunday, March 17th-Friday, March 22nd
This exciting and memorable trip is coming up soon
for our 8th grade! You have already received an
invitation to Dropbox from Mr. Keereman where you
can find ALL the information for this trip including
the packing list. Please contact Mr. Keereman if you
have any further questions.
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
Thursday, March 7th and Friday, March 8th
8am-3:45pm
• I look forward to seeing you at these conferences
this week. Please stop by and say hello
• Please remember to bring your son or
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Hoodies!
daughter to these conferences – it is very
important that they are part of the conversation.
• Remember: there will be NO school for middle
school students on Thursday, March 7th and
Friday, March 8th.
Please sign in at the Main Office as normal and then
make your way to your first conference.
Looking Ahead to Q4 Extra-Curricular Activities
– Q4 Sports
Here is an advance preview of the sports activities that
will be offered during Q4. Of course we still have the
BIG NECIS swimming tournament hosted by ISS on
the 12th and 13th April and there are many students
participating in this.
6th and 7th Grade Girls Soccer/Football
Practice will begin on Tuesday March 12 at 15:30
and all who intend to play will meet their head coach,
Ms. Russell in the girls changing room after school.
Practice times will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 15:30-17:00. Please be sure to have proper
athletic clothing and football boots/cleats. The girls
should come with athletic shorts and tops as well as
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athletic pants, sweatshirts and a beanie/knit hat to be
prepared for cold weather.
Junior Varsity Girls Soccer/Football
Practice will begin on Tuesday March 12 at 15:30
and all who intend to play will meet their head coach,
Ms. May in the girls changing room after school.
Practice times will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 15:30-17:00. Please be sure to have proper
athletic clothing and football boots/cleats. The girls
should come with athletic shorts and tops as well as
athletic pants, sweatshirts and a beanie/knit hat to be
prepared for cold weather.
Junior Varsity Rugby
Practice will begin on Tuesday March 12 at 15:30
and all who intend to play will meet their head coach,
Mr. McGill in the boys changing room after school.
Practice times will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 15:30-17:00. Please be sure to have proper
athletic clothing and rugby boots/cleats. The boys
should come with athletic shorts and tops as well as
athletic pants, sweatshirts and a beanie/knit hat to be
prepared for cold weather. If you have rugby practice
gear (rugby shorts and tops) you are encouraged to
wear these to each practice.
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Middle School News and Events
Track and Field
Practice will begin on Monday March 11 at 15:30
and all who intend to play will meet their head coach,
Mr. Bakke on the track after school. Practice times
will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and optional
Fridays from 15:30-17:30. Please bring proper
running shoes, and if you have track shoes, you are
encouraged to bring these to practice as well. Students
should make sure they have proper athletic clothing
(shorts and T-shirts) and are advised to bring athletic
pants, sweatshirt and a beanie/knit hat to be prepared
for cold weather.
That is all for this month!
Carol Wallace
Middle School Principal
[email protected]
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From the Middle School play ‘The Seussical Jr.’
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Winter’s not over just yet.....
Primary School News
Thank you to students for reflecting on your learning
at student-led conference day. Thank you to parents
for taking time to listen to your child and get to know
more about growth as well as challenges and goals for
the rest of the school year.
Henderson with details about joining and assisting.
As a reminder, there are limited place in our preschool. If you are interested in your child taking part
in pre-school at ISS, please contact our Admissions
Office, Katherine Mudra at admissions@isstavanger.
no.
Dance has started again on Friday afternoons. Practice
for the Primary School drama production has started,
with the performances set for 30-31 May and 1 June.
Children must be three years of age before 1 September
to enroll in Pre-School 3 and four years of age before
1 September to enroll in Pre-School 4
We will be leaving soon with Grade 5 students for
outdoor education week at Gullingen Leirskule,
18-22 March. The students are getting excited about
learning about outdoor life and cross-country skiing
and snowshoeing in Norway.
As we move from Winter to Spring, there are many
special activities. Track and Field for Primary School
starts 4 April with practices on Thursdays through
2 May. An email was sent to you from Kathleen
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A flyer was sent about baseball from the Stavanger
Youth Baseball League.
Grade 5 will join in the concert with Middle School
and High School for the band concert on 17 April.
You will be getting information on Share-in-OurLearning for Music. This is always a fun opportunity
to see the concentration and skills your child has
worked on for achievement in music. Parents are also
challenged to match the skills of the child, so come
along and join if you can.
Life dormant under the ice of winter is awakening
with spring. This is a wonderful time to take a walk
with your child to observe changes in the plant and
animal life. The walk is more than a science field
trip. It is a way for your child to develop language
and communication skills as they tell you all about
what they observe. To make the most of the walk, the
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most important elements are taking enough time and
slowing down. Let the children set the pace and it is
amazing what they will explore, discover and describe.
Have a wonderful springtime!
Len Duevel, PhD
Primary School Principal
[email protected]
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Yes ...?
Not sure.....
Young Dutch skaters had a great time in Sørmarka
An elegant wearer of self-made ‘respectacles’
Piglets are veery friendly!
Characters from the Primary School play ‘Treasure Island’
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News from the Health, Security, Safety and Environment (HSSE) Committee
Ms Sølve Ims Ottesen [email protected]
In February we have had several external inspections
and survey:
• Ergonomical survey of the cleaning
personnel, made by Bedriftshelsetjenesten:
They suggested several areas were the cleaning
personnel could improve their work day in
doing the tasks in a slightly different way.
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Inspection: Yearly inspection by the local
fire department to ensure the building is in
good shape as regards electrical equipment, fire
extinguishers, valves etc. We can be proud of ISS
and the job the Vaktmesters do, the status was
very satisfactory.
• Inspection og playground equipment made
by an external specialist: No severe findings,
but they pointed out some items that should
be improved soon, and some to be improved
as part of “regular maintenance”. The
improvements will be done as soon as possible.
Next month we will have a Safety Audit in Cafeteria/
Kitchen
Solve Ims Ottesen
[email protected]
HSSE Coordinator
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Parent Association News
ISS International Festival Summary Saturday, November 17, 2012
Net profit (Parent Association): plus donation (Red Cross):
combined net total raised!:
96,322 NOK
8079.12 NOK
104,401.12 NOK
There were so many people who coordinated, gave your experiences, food, time, basket items, shopped, ate,
played, etc., to make the event so successful. Hats off to you!
FOOD BOOTHS: (15)
3,598 tickets x 10 NOK/ticket =
Expenses: (plates, cutlery, etc.)
net profit from the food booths: 35,980 NOK
4910 NOK
32,021 NOK
ARTISANS: (12)
Table bookings: (50 nok students; 100 nok adults)
900 NOK
Raffle donations: (147 tickets x 10 NOK/ticket)
1470 NOK
Net profit to PA from the Artisans:
2,370 NOK
This was a cash sales area, with direct sales between the artisans and their customers.
ACTIVITIES: (12)
356 entry passports x 50 NOK/passport =
Expenses: (labels, ink, card stock)
Net profit from the Activities:
17,800 NOK
1136 NOK
16,664 NOK
ATHLETIC EVENT:
50 admission tickets x 10 NOK/ticket = 500 NOK
TOMBOLA:
150 tickets x 10 NOK/ticket = 1,500 NOK.
RAFFLE:
4,455 tickets x 10 NOK/ticket = Expenses: (stationary supplies)
Net profit from the Raffle:
Special thanks to:
44,550 NOK
1283 NOK
43,267 NOK
Kathryne Forné, (littlewondersjewellery.com), donated a silver custom ordered “little fingers and toes” necklace
to the raffle; the ExxonMobil Ladies group for their Tapas basket, (There were 260 tickets put into the box
for this basket, generating a 2,600 NOK donation for the PA); and to each of the 10 teachers & staff who
generously donated their future free time.
RED CROSS TROPICAL CAFE:
800 tickets x 10 NOK/ticket = Bake sale of leftovers (Monday)
Gross profit =
Expenses: Net donation to Red Cross:
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8000 NOK
2000 NOK
10,000 NOK
1920.88 NOK
8079.12 NOK
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The Cafe was an ISS CAS Service Project, supporting a small Solomon Islands community with First Aid
resources. Remaining money will be donated to the ICRC, (International Committee of the Red Cross) to
a specific project that the students will be choosing as part of their CAS requirement to develop their global
awareness and understanding.
If you are interested in being part of next year’s International Festival Team, please meet with us on March 12,
Tuesday, 2pm, in the ISS Cafeteria.
Upcoming PA Board Meetings are Tuesdays, (8:45-10:00), in the cafeteria: April 9, May 7, & May 21.
If you would like more information about the ISS Parent Association, including things such as coordinating
volunteers, or website management, please contact Erin Moore-Mian, (PA President) or Mary Holmes, (PA Vice
President): [email protected]
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All School News
International School of Stavanger
Admissions: Morning Connections Series
March & April 2013
Hello,
You are invited to join us for the next "Morning Connections" events! These seminars are intended to provide parents with
opportunities to meet others in the ISS community and discuss a range of topics relevant to expat life, education and/or living
in Norway. More details and quick sign-up links below. Hope to see you there!
Kindly,
Katharine Mudra
Admissions & Communications Officer
[email protected]
MORNING CONNECTIONS:
T h u rs d a y s , M a rc h 2 1 & A p ril 2 5 -- 8 :4 5 -10 :3 0 -- I S S
Two upcoming “Morning Connections” topics are:
March 21: Culture Shock and Creating Connections
Many of ISS’ globetrotting families have lived in numerous corners around the world, sometimes quickly saying goodbye to one
home and culture and onto the next within months. The international way of living brings many benefits, but there are certainly
challenges too. It’s been said that “a successful moveable family is one in which each family member feels welcome, safe and
valued not only as a member of his/her family but also in the new community in which they live.” This session looks at culture
shock for parents and managing change as adults. It will also overview strategies for dealing with culture shock, such as
creating new support networks and meaningful connections during time of change.
We’re fortunate to have the talents and expertise of an ISS parent, Dr. Vlatka Duric, to lead the session. Dr. Duric is a
psychologist from Australia with extensive clinical and research experience with individuals and groups addressing change;
adjustment to change and loss; and, how to create safety and stability during and after change. She has developed and led
many workshops and seminars in a variety of settings such as communication skills training for medical students as well as
experienced doctors and nurses. She is a mother of two ISS students, an expatriate, a trailing spouse and once a selfproclaimed TCK (‘third culture kid’) herself.
RSVP via http://isstavanger.wufoo.com/forms/x7x0r3/.
April 25: Brain Research and Learning
“The brain is the last and grandest biological frontier, the most complex thing we have yet discovered in our universe. It
contains hundreds of billions of cells interlinked through trillions of connections. The brain boggles the mind.” – James Watson,
winner of the 1962 Nobel prize in Physiology/Medicine.
Parents, teachers, school administrators, psychologists and neuroscientists from around the world have been studying the field
of neuroeducation for decades. And the latest research about the adolescent brain, character development and intellectual
development is proving quite intriguing.
How do our perceptions of brain development and age differ from what the research is telling us? What are the environmental,
home and school patterns that lead to healthy – or unhealthy – development of children? How do we adjust to the complex
brain and motivational patterns represented by the diverse students in today’s classroom?
After introducing the brain and its inner workings, Ms. Carol Wallace, middle school principal, will discuss: the difference
between the young adolescent and adolescent brain (when is a brain fully developed?), the difference between the boy and girl
brain (what mindsets and motivation strategies work well for each gender?), and the effect of sleep, nutrition and technology
on brain development and a child’s attitude and ability to learn. Carol will share school practices and tips for home that are
aimed at creating positive experiences beneficial to character and cognitive development.
RSVP via http://isstavanger.wufoo.com/forms/k7p9k5/.
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Chef: Jean-Pierre Duc
Lunch Menu
In addition to the daily HOT MEAL and the soup of the day, the cafeteria also offers a vegetarian option for lunch
March Menu
F 08.03 Baked salmon in foil w/butter potataoes
M 11.03 Pizza w/salad
T 12.03 Asian pork stew w/honey & ginger
W 13.03 Pasta w/chicken and roasted peppers
T 14.03 Komler = Norwegian potato dumplings
F 15.03 Bacalao
M 18.03Fried rice
T 19.03 Frittata w/chicken and potatoes
W 20.03Beef tacoes
T 21.03 Pork stew in mustard sauce
F 22.03 Salmon and spinach lasagna
M 15.04Hot dogs wrap w/salad
T 16.04 Pata bolognese
W 17.04 Chicken & nachos w/salsa & cheese
T 18.04 Sweet & sour pork w/rice
F 19.04 Cod Eriyaki w/rice & broccoli
M 22.04Oriental stew w/ mince meat
T 23.04 Fusilli w/squash cream sauce
W 24.04 Chicken Basquaise w/ tomato & pepper sauce
T 25.04 Kjøttkaker = Norwegian meatballs
F 26.04 Baked salmon w/ couscous & ratatouille
........... Easter holiday ...............
April menu
T 02.04 Fried rice w/ham and prawns
W 03.04Pasta w/meatballs and tomato sauce
T 04.04 Pytt i panne = Norwegian stir fry w/pork
F 05,04 Fish kebab w/rice & broccoli
M 08.04Pizza & salad
T 09.04 Chicken legs in mushroom sauce
W 10.04 Pasta w/spinach & parmesan
T 11.04 Chili con Carne
F 12.04 Salmon in leek & cream sauce
Every day we serve either a vegetarian option or a vegetarian soup.
The soup variety is announced on the on-line menu daily
The menu of the Valhall Cafeteria is regularly updated on the ISS website:
http://www.isstavanger.no - Cafeteria
NB! The symbols V and GF means vegetarian and gluten free, respectively - and, all our beef meat is halal
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Calendar of Events School year 2011-2012
High School event
Middle School event
Primary School event
All School event
2012-2013 School Year
The Informer is published by
International School of Stavanger
Treskeveien 3
NO-4043 STAVANGER
Norway
Tel: +47 51 55 43 00
Fax: +47 51 55 43 01
E-mail: [email protected]
www.isstavanger.no
High School Office: +47 51 55 43 43
Middle School Office: +47 51 55 43 11
Primary School Office: +47 51 55 43 23
Director: Dr. Linda Duevel
Deputy Director: Mr. Gareth Jones
High School Principal: Dr. Liam Browne
Middle School Pricipal: Ms. Carol Wallace
Primary School Principal: Dr. Len Duevel
Business Manager: Ms. Brynhild Åsheim
IB Coordinator: Ms. Lynn Park
High School Counselor: Ms. Monchaya (June) Jetabut
Primary/Middle School Counselor: Mr. Matt Armstrong
School Nurse: Ms. Heather Melhus
The ISS Vision Statement
The ISS vision is to prepare students for greater global participation by helping them become responsible, empowered learners.
The ISS Mission Statement
The International School of Stavanger is dedicated
to providing its students with English language
education in a supportive, academically stimulating,
and multi-cultural environment. We strive to foster a love of learning, the development of individual
skills and talents, and an awareness of the value each
person has to society. Our goal is to enable students
to succeed in continuing educational programs and
to live as responsible and contributing citizens in the
global community.
The International School of Stavanger (ISS), founded
in 1966, is an independent, non-profit Norwegian
foundation accredited by the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools. The school enrolls students from ages
3 through 18. ISS offers an international university
preparatory curriculum that combines the best features
of many national educational systems. Both the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme and the
International General Certificate of Secondary Education external examinations are available to students.
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Middle School Parent/Teacher/Student conferences
7-9
Middle School Musical, ’The Seussical Jr.’
7-10
NECIS - Boys & Girls Basketball
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Pre-School 3 Assembly, 09:00
10
Middle School Ski Trip
14-17 High School ISTA Festival, Czech Republic
16
ISS Fun Run
17-22
8th Grade Leirskule to Trysil
15-16
NECIS Boys & Girls Swimming (ISS hosting)
18-22
Grade 5 Outdoor Education Week
25/3-1/4 Easter Vacation
A pril
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Middle School Recognition Ceremony, 08:45-10:15
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Grade 1 Assembly, 10:30
12
All-School DEAR Day
12-13
NECIS Swimming at ISS
13ACT
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Band Concert, Lovelace Theater, 19:00
17-21
Middle School ISTA at ISS
17
Grade 5, MS & HS Band concert
17
Grade 5, MS & HS Band concert
19-21
International Award - Coastal Qualifying Walk
19
Student Council Spring Elections
26
SWEC Spring Fling
26
Last day of school for IB students
29/4-20/5 IB Examinations
M ay
2
High School/Middle School Choir Concert
3
Last day of school for IGCSE-students
4SAT
6/-7/6
IGCSE Examinations
7
Grade 11 Group 4 Science Project
7
Grade 5-6- Orientation Evening
16-19
NECIS - Boys Rugby & Girls Football
23
Kindergarten Assembly, 10:30
23-25
Primary School drama production
23-25
NECIS - Track & Field
29/5-4/6 High School Examinations, grades 9-11
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Primary School Field Day, 09:00-11:00
June
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High School Prom
CAS & EE Day for Grade 11 students
Primary School Assembly, 14:00
Awards assembly, BBQ and Baccalaureate ceremony
Activity morning and Graduation ceremony
In 2012, the school has an enrollment of over 800
students who represent some 54 nationalities, including
students from six of the earth’s seven continents.
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Magnam nos mo con con
Towards the future ....