March 2013 - the International School of Stavanger

From the Director:Spring is certainly on the way! The increasingamount of daylight both morning and evening areour constant reminder that the seasons are changing.And there are plenty of things blooming here at ISSalong with the seasonal change.Even though our graduation ceremony is still somemonths away, I wanted to share with you informationon this year’s graduation speaker. ISS has a long andproud tradition of inviting some extraordinary peopleto speak to our seniors on their last official event asstudents at the school. This year’s speaker, Dr. KirstyKemp, will undoubtedly be another great inspirationto our students.Water on its way!Before Dr. Kemp was known throughout the world asa scientist and researcher employed by the ZoologicalSociety of London, she was a student who attendedKindergarten through 12th grade here at ISS. Shewas known for her love of science early on and forher sense of service to humanity. She founded the ISSservice club, IFG, which was one of her many goodideas that live on today here at school.According to her CV, her research interest is,“. . . the study of deep ocean ecology with a primaryresearch interest in ecosystem function in the contextof developing realistic and sustainable managementpractices in the marine environment.” In reality,that means that she spends much of the year out onresearch vessels, often deep, deep underwater. Aftercompleting her BSc in 1998 in Animal Biology atthe University of St. Andrews, she then did an MScin Marine and Fisheries Science at the University ofAberdeen before completing her PhD in Zoologyalso at the University of Aberdeen. Whether she isSCUBA diving, spending time in very cold climates,(as in 42 days on an icebreaker in Antarctica), ordiving in a manned submersible off Portugal and lotsof places in-between, she is a perfect example of onewho is following her dream career. To learn moreabout her research interests, go to http://www.zsl.org/science/ioz-staff-students/kemp,1115,AR.htmlAs your spring schedule gets busy, I will mentionin advance that our two final events of the schoolyear, Baccalaureate, (Wednesday, June 5 at 18.00),and Graduation which is where Dr. Kemp will bespeaking, (Thursday, June 6 at 19.30), are both heldhere at school and are available for any member of ourschool community to attend.Does this thing work ..?Congratulations and thanks to all of our studentathletes and coaches who are finishing up thebasketball season. The varsity boys and girls teamstravel down to the NECIS tournament to competeagainst nine other international school teams. Thetournament is hosted by the Antwerp InternationalSchool.2 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

While that tournament is underway, our middleschool students will be bedazzling three full housesin our theatre with “Seussical the Musical.” We areso fortunate to be surrounded by so many talentedprimary, middle and high school students, (and thededicated adults as well), who are willing to sharetheir amazing talents on our stage!Next up is the beginning of the spring sports season,the primary school musical and ISS hosting boththe NECIS swim tournament and the ISTA dramafestival here in Stavanger this spring.Another remarkable example of “Students in Action”has been the high school students and their effortstoward the “Cameroon Service Project.” Two yearsago, ISS 10th grade student, Stephane Ngueguim,passed away very suddenly. It was a tremendouslysad time for all in our school community. But ourhigh school students clearly were not ready to allowtheir friend and classmate to fade from their memory.During both the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 schoolyears, they have worked with Stephane’s familyto research and decide on a logical and realisticlegacy worthy of their friend. In the village whereStephane’s family is from in Cameroon, there hasbeen an ongoing challenge to source and provideclean drinking water. Our students have sponsoredprojects raising to date over NOK 120,000 and theideas keep flowing in, just as the water has recentlystarted flowing in earnest. On March 1, the highschool talent show raised money for the water project,on March 2, the remarkable Candlelight Dinner washeld here at school where the high school studentsprepared and served a first-class meal with the fundsearned going to the same goal.“Stephane’s Trophy,”a wonderful series of athletic events is soon underwaywith the same goal for the funds raised.In the words of an e-mail sent to me by some parentswho were in attendance at the March 2 dinner, “. . . wehave just returned home from another very enjoyableevening at ISS and felt that we had to convey to youwhat a wonderful job all the students did tonight.The food was great, the service first class and theentertainment was, as ever, to a very high standard.On our table we met a lady who did not have a child atISS and had never been to the school before – she hadsimply come along to the dinner with another friendof ours as company. She was absolutely astounded atthe level of professionalism and maturity displayed byall of the students, even more so when she discoveredthe reason behind the event tonight. We would begrateful if you could please convey our appreciationand congratulations to everyone involved in tonight’sevent, for a job very well done! They can all be veryproud of themselves and it must be a huge comfortto Stephane’s family to see that their son has becomesuch an inspiration.”www.isstavanger.noHard work in the heat of AfricaAlways in our hearts..The Informer 6 March 2013 · 3

At the dinner, Marcel Ngueguim, (Stephane’s father),made a presentation on the progress made andpotential projects that could be considered in thefuture. One that he mentioned was stocking a libraryfor the local school. This was an idea that resonatedwith me. Here at ISS we always have books to donateas we are on a regular textbook rotation schedule. Sofinding the books is not a problem. SHIPPING THEBOOKS to a location is, however, always a problem.The weight and cost are just not logical for the schoolto take on as the normal shipping costs would befar higher than the value. By writing about this, Iam hoping that someone in our school communitywho has contacts in—for example—one of the oilcompanies that have offices in Cameroon and areregularly sending shipments down there, wouldlike to offer a wonderful humanitarian gesture ofbeing willing to ship our used books down to a verywelcoming library.Our Board of Trustees has recently approved theschool’s updated Guiding Statements, and the school’snew Vision Statement is “Inspire a community ofresponsible, globally-engaged empowered learners.”Anyone who has watched our Cameroon ServiceProject participants in action would recognize thatour students are living examples of those powerfulwords.To read the complete new Guiding Statements, pleasesee them on the next page. They have been developedthrough broad stakeholder contribution and will leadthe school into the next phase of the future.Thank you.My e-mail is at the bottom of this message—pleasedo not hesitate to contact me.Our students have taught us some wonderful lessonson how to honor the memory of their friend and theyinspire we adults to think about our role as well.Dr. Linda DuevelDirectorLDuevel@isstavanger.no4 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

GUIDING STATEMENTS (Approved 4th February 2013)VISION STATEMENTInspire a community of responsible, globally-engaged empowered learners.MISSION STATEMENTISS provides an internationally-accredited, engaging and challenging English-language education in asupportive, multi-cultural environment where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential.Our AimOur aim is to enable students to become self-determining, respectful, responsible, contributing global citizenswho will succeed in continuing educational programs and beyond.Our ValuesLearningAt ISS, we believe everyone is capable of learning and achieving. Developing a passion for and love of learningis key to students becoming lifelong learners. Students are encouraged to reflect and develop an awarenessof one’s own learning process. In preparing for an ever-changing global community we inspire learners todevelop collaborative, creative, critical thinking and technological skills.Well-beingAt 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 tobecome more effective learners.CommunityAt 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 actionsintended to make positive contributions to a more equitable and sustainable world.OBJECTIVESISS has developed the following strategic planning domains and operational objectives in order to translateour Vision, Mission, Aim and Values into practice.Core ObjectivesLearning: 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 allits students, and promote the basis for a safe, healthy and meaningful working environment for our studentsand staff.Community: Foster meaningful multi-cultural relationships, provides support for internationally mobilefamilies, communicates effectively and encourages positive contributions in the school, local and globalcommunities.Supporting ObjectivesGovernance & Leadership: Maintains effective governance and leadership to ensure optimal operation ofthe school.Infrastructure & Resources: Maintains an appropriate infrastructure in order to create a safe, pleasant andeffective learning environment.www.isstavanger.noThe Informer 6 March 2013 · 5

From the Deputy DirectorDear families,As outlined in my last Informer article and as describedby Dr. Duevel, the updated Guiding Statementswere approved at the Board Meeting on Monday 4thFebruary. Dr. Duevel has outlined the full GuidingStatements in her article, but I will highlight a fewpieces here:Our Vision: Inspire a community of responsible,globally-engaged empowered learners.Our Values: Learning, Well-being & CommunityAs the updated statements were being shaped theschool administration and the Strategic PlanningCommittee of the Board of Trustees have beenworking together to ensure that our GuidingStatements will be intrinsically linked to our schoolstrategic and operational planning process in orderthat we ensure our Vision, Mission, Aims and Valuesare put into practice.The process does not stop there, however. Ourchallenge now is to ensure that our GuidingStatements are widely known, understood, acceptedand used as a touchstone by all constituents of ourcommunity.To that end there are further areas to work on andthese are outlined as follows:Visual Representation - In order to have the GuidingStatements more widely known and understoodour challenge is to work towards finding a way ofencapsulating the essence of the updated statementsin some form of a visual. Some suggestions on howwe could make a more visual representation havealready come out during the many review meetings.This has included someway linking the terms in thestatement to ´The Three Swords` or our logo of the´Viking Ship´. Interesting ideas, don´t you think?Core Values – As part of our school re-accreditationprocess we will seek to explain what we do, what weare committed to and generate evidence in relationto our ´Core Values` of Learning, Well-being andCommunity. By doing this we are overtly pinningour sails to the mast, so to speak.Internationalism / Interculturalism – Also as partof the work done by the Section A re-accreditationcommittee on Guiding Statements we are required todevelop a ´school-based´ definition of Internationalism/Interculturalism.This is very much linked to our value of communitywhich states: At ISS, we celebrate the spirit of belongingand a sense of community at the school, local and globallevels. Respecting diversity and valuing internationaland intercultural understanding, the school fostersactions intended to make positive contributions to amore equitable and sustainable world.As I said earlier, I will shortly put out some furtherinformation relating to creating a visual representationof our Guiding Statements so watch this space.Regards,With kind regards,Gareth JonesDeputy DirectorGJones@isstavanger.noI will shortly put out a challenge to the broadercommunity to solicit their ideas on how this can bebest represented so we can generate a range of optionsand a good deal of community involvement.6 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

News from the Exams CoordinatorThe IB learner profileAt ISS, the majority of our11th and 12th grade studentsare involved in the IBDiploma programme andtake final IB examinationsat the end of the 12thgrade. The IB has a clear educational philosophy,which is embodied in its mission statementand the learner profilewhich is “the IB missionstatement translated into a set of learningoutcomes for the 21stcentury … a profile of thewhole person as a lifelong learner.” (IBO, 2006,p1) As we get preoccupied with final assessments andexaminations in 12th grade,it is a good time to remindourselves of the learners whofeature in the centre of thenew IB logo and consider howour students demonstrate the keyqualities that the IB and ISS value.Thinking about our current students, great examples come to mind – these are real examples of real studentswho are striving to develop and grow through their participation in the IB Diploma programme (names arenot 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 violentadolescent 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 newphotographic 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 capitalpunishment because he truly believed in it• open-minded … like the student who listened to both sides of the discussion and considered the meritsof both arguments• caring … like the student who gave up hours of her time to support the charity of her choice providingfacial 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 academicwork, never missing a deadline• reflective .. as all the students do as they reflect on their CAS activities, growing and developing asyoung 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 gradersas they start their Extended Essay, and welcome our 10th graders as they become our newestIB Diploma candidates in August.Reference: International Baccalaureate Organization (2006) IB learner profile bookletLynn ParkExam Coordinator (IBDP and IGCSE)lpark@isstavanger.nowww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 6 March 2013 · 7

The Counselor’s CornerQUESTIONS FOR THE COUNSELOR? Email MJJetabut@isstavanger. no or call 51 55 43 13“Spring is the time of plans and projects.”Leo Tolstoy, Anna KareninaDear 12th Grade Students,Last week, I asked you to submit a university statusupdate and I am pleased to share that several of youhave received some wonderful offers, acceptances, andscholarship awards from the UK, the US, Canada,Holland, and of course, Norway! In the comingmonths, I will continue to collect this information asyou become more certain of your final decisions. Itis an exciting time, indeed, but we have not reachedthe finale yet! There are still assessments to completeand exams that loom ahead. The finish line is withinreach, but until then, revise your work, review yournotes, and renew your spirits! Take care of yourselfby eating well and getting a full night’s rest. Takeadvantage of the daylight hours and make productiveuse of your time here at school by seeking teachersupport and working with your peers. Whenever youbegin to feel restless, anxious, or stretched, rememberto look around you. We are all in this together untilthe bittersweet end and the 6th of June will be herebefore you know it!Dear 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Students,At this point, everyone should have submitted theircourse selections for next year. If you missed thedeadline, you may risk not getting your first choiceclasses. If you had difficulty making your courseselections, please come see me – I am happy to help.As you have observed from our senior class, thecollege planning process is an intricate one. None ofit is difficult, but it may seem as such since it is thefirst time you are consciously making decisions aboutthe rest of your life. There are many details and stepsinvolved. But everything we encounter in life beginswith a first step. So take one.for international students and make sure you registeron-line prior to the deadline. Also check to see ifthe College/University you are planning to applyto requires the SAT II Subject Tests. If these arerequired then it is recommended that you take theseduring the fall semester of your senior year. However,many universities are now allowing you to substitutethe ACT Plus in lieu of the SAT Subject Tests.To register online for the SAT exam or SAT SubjectTests that will be offered here at ISS on Saturday, May4, 2013, go to www.collegeboard.com. Registrationdeadline is April 5, 2013. Spaces are limited andhave filled up in the past. Do not procrastinate!The registration deadline for the April 13, 2013 ACTPlus exam is March 8, 2013. Again, do not delayyour registration in order to secure a seat. Please seeme 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 isimportant to determine whether you need to takethe BMAT or UKCAT admissions test. Informationcan be found at http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/bmat and http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/. Please make sure to check fordeadlines and exam locations. Reference materials onpreparing for these exams are available in the library.TESTING REMINDERS for 11th gradersIf you are planning to apply to a US, Canadian, orAmerican-style university in Europe, it is stronglyrecommended that you take either, or both, the ACTPLUS or SAT Reasoning Test once this next semesterand once during the first semester of your twelfthgrade year. Check the registration deadlines8 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

H i g h S c h o o l N E W SInternational School of StavangerHigh School Trip Week OpportunitiesOctober 2012ISS HIGH SCHOOL TRIP WEEKOn Wednesday 27 February during a High School assembly, the proposed High School trips for next year werepresented to Grade 8-11 students. High School (HS) Trip Week is an opportunity for students in Grades 9 through12 to travel and participate in a learning and educational experiences outside of the classroom walls. There areeleven subject-specific trips, some local, offered in October 2013. The majority of these trips are approximately 5-7days 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 forthe 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, ENGLANDOverview: An interdisciplinary cultural trip focusing on the humanities, this trip explores theatre, art, history andliterature 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 culturalexperience that will be personally enriching as well as academically illuminating.Teacher Lead and E-mail: Sandy Landis – slandis@isstavanger.noHISTORY: BELGIUM (4400-4700)Overview: Led by a Flanders native, this trip focuses on studying the history of World War I with a focus towardWWI in Belgium. Students explore the beautiful Flemish city of Brugge (Bruges) and spend three days in andaround leper (Ypres), where they explore battlefields and other historic sites. Students will be walking, biking andbussing to the various locations.Teacher Lead and E-mail: Wim Keereman – wkeereman@isstavanger.noGEOGRAPHY: ICELANDOverview: A new trip that explores the geologically active island of Iceland. This trip, led by the high school Geographyteacher, explores various geological sites such as the mid-Atlantic ridge and a volcanic crater. The trip will be guided by alocal expert who will allow the students to fully appreciate the landscapes that we will travel through. We will be based inthe Icelandic capital of Reykjavik.Teacher Lead and E-mail: Thomas Heery - theery@isstavanger.noSERVICE LEARNING AND ADVENTURE: NORTHERN THAILANDOverview: Combining Thai and hill tribe culture, volunteer work, adventure and the outdoors, this two-week tripoffers 10-12 th 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 atan orphanage/school (School for Life) and help with a building project in a hill tribe village. The group also visitsregional points of interest (e.g., Buddhist temples, national parks, markets) and participates in activities likekayaking, caving, bamboo rafting, rock climbing and elephant rides.Website: http://iss-sfl.weebly.com/Teacher Lead and E-mail: Simon Taylor – staylor@isstavanger.noUNIVERSITY PREP: SCOTLANDOverview: 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 studentsconsider IB course choices and university options, what better time than High School trip week to explore someexceptional academic programs and campuses in stunning Scotland? Finding the right university fit is an important taskthat takes time and it is never too early to start. Students are invited to join us on a tour of 8 Scottish universities toexperience 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,Page 110 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

H i g h S c h o o l N E W SInternational School of StavangerHigh School Trip Week OpportunitiesOctober 2012gorgeous green pastures, and perhaps, some stylish shopping! The universities on our itinerary include: Heriot WattUniversity, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Strathclyde University, Stirling University, StAndrews University, Robert Gordon University, and Aberdeen University. So, what are you waiting for? Signup now and get a head start on your university plans!Teacher Lead and E-mail: Lynn Park – lpark@isstavanger.no / Monchaya Jetabut – mjjetabut@isstavanger.noSPANISH LANGUAGE: BARCELONA, SPAINOverview: This language and cultural trip to Barcelona is an opportunity for students who are taking Spanish thisor next school year. During their time in sunny Spain, students take lessons in the mornings and participate invarious learning and/or sightseeing activities in the afternoon. It is an excellent opportunity to practice and improvelanguage skills as well as learn more about the culture. Students stay with host Spanish families.Teacher Lead and E-mail: Eliseo Cabello – ecabello@isstavanger.noART: ROME, POMPEII, and SORRENTOOverview: Experience the art and architecture of Italy. This trip, led by the high school art teacher, takes studentsthrough Rome visiting ancient Roman structures, Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, and a trip south of Rome toSorrento to view the excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum. We will also make time for sketching and painting inplaces that inspire us. DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP: 12 AprilTeacher Lead and E-mail: Jeane Svihus: jsvihus@isstavanger.no FRENCH LANGUAGE: NICE, FRANCEOverview: This language and cultural trip to Nice on the Cote D`Azur is an excellent opportunity to practice andimprove 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, nearbycities (Monaco), art galleries and museums as well as the Confisserie and Patisserie.Teacher Lead and E-mail: Jane Russell – janerussell@isstavanger.noSCIENCE: SVALBARD, NORWAYOverview: Svalbard is a unique island situated 900 kilometers north of mainland Norway. Through outdoor adventuressuch as kayaking, glacier hiking and boat trips we will see the effects of global warming first hand and experience thenatural and stunning environment that is Svalbard. We will be also visiting the local university and discussing the globalseed vault and ongoing research projects.Teacher Lead and Email: Holly Barnes - HBarnes@isstavanger.noPHYSICAL EDUCATION/TEAM BUILDING: HAUKELI, NORWAYOverview: 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 skillswith team building activities, and challenge themselves with a range of outdoor activities (weather permitting) includinghiking, 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 – csiddall@isstavanger.noPHYSICAL EDUCATION/TEAM BUILDING: FRAFJORD, NORWAYOverview: 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. Thisis an opportunity for students to challenge themselves, develop team building and leadership skills.Teacher Lead and E-mail: Chris Wensink – cwensink@isstavanger.nowww.isstavanger.noPage 1The Informer 6 March 2013 · 11

H i g h S c h o o l N E W S"Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellect5al, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired ofLondon, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."Cultural Trip to London -­‐-­‐ Samuel JohnsonSeptember 30th – October 4th, 2013 Theatre, Art, History, Culture....This Cultural Trip takes advantage of the rich cultural, historical andartistic traditions of one of the world’s great cities, attempting toblend experience of cultural events such as theatrical productionswith more historically focused experiences, including museum visitsand walking tours of the city.The fall 2012 trip included general touring of the city, performancesof The Lion King, The 39 Steps, Singin’ in the Rain, Chariots of Fireand War Horse as well as visits to the Winston Churchill CabinetWar Rooms, the Britain at War Experience, Kensington Palace andthe Tower of London.12 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

H i g h S c h o o l N E W SVisit 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.noThe Informer 6 March 2013 · 13

H i g h S c h o o l N E W SSpanish trip to Barcelona September 28 th to October 5 th 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 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

!H i g h S c h o o l N E W SSept. 29 – Oct.4!For all high school students !and current 8 th graders. !Information and sign-up forms are located !outside of the high school art room. !Deadline for signing up is April 12 th . !High School Trip to Nice 2013 September 29 th 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.noThe Informer 6 March 2013 · 15

H i g h S c h o o l N E W SSVALBARD, NORWAY ISS teachers under the aurora borealis16 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

H i g h S c h o o l N E W SHaukeli – Outdoor Adventures Monday -­‐ Friday • Kayaking • Canoeing • Hiking • Geocaching • Fishing • Team building Does thislook likefun?• Hiking and camping trip • 4 days hiking • 3 nights camping • FraJord route – weather permiLng • Need equipment, food, enthusiasm • Cost: Bus fee, equipment (if needed), food • Student led If it doesThis could be you!www.isstavanger.noThe Informer 6 March 2013 · 17

Middle School News and EventsHappy 6th graders on Outdoor Education Week in FevikThe March advisory theme will be ‘Teamwork andCooperation’. There are many examples of this takingplace on a daily basis in the Middle School and thenext big event coming up is a special example of that.MS Musical (2013) – ‘Seussical’The next major event THIS WEEK in the MS calendarwill be the musical ’Seussical’ This production is bothcurricular (Wed exploratory) and extra-curricular(Monday and Wednesday after school and Sundays).By the time of the performances, the vast majority ofour MS students will be involved in some way. Themajority of our Q3 exploratories are related to thisproduction:• Backstage Exploratory• CDT Exploratory (set building).• Art Exploratory (set design, painting, posterdesign, and t-shirt design).• Publicity Exploratory (have produced andexcellent website and designed the program andtickets.• Drama Exploratory - comprises all cast members!In addition, we have a group of volunteers for Lightingand Sound, Hair and Make-up as well and a groupof students who will be our Front of House crew.ALL of the students involved in the above groupsare invited to the Cast and Crew party after thefinal performance on Saturday, 9th March. Pickup time is 21:30.Tickets are now on sale.8th Grade Leirskole – TrysilSunday, March 17th-Friday, March 22ndThis exciting and memorable trip is coming up soonfor our 8th grade! You have already received aninvitation to Dropbox from Mr. Keereman where youcan find ALL the information for this trip includingthe packing list. Please contact Mr. Keereman if youhave any further questions.Parent/Teacher/Student ConferencesThursday, March 7th and Friday, March 8th8am-3:45pm• I look forward to seeing you at these conferencesthis week. Please stop by and say hello• Please remember to bring your son or18 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

Middle School News and EventsHoodies!daughter to these conferences – it is veryimportant that they are part of the conversation.• Remember: there will be NO school for middleschool students on Thursday, March 7th andFriday, March 8th.Please sign in at the Main Office as normal and thenmake your way to your first conference.Looking Ahead to Q4 Extra-Curricular Activities– Q4 SportsHere is an advance preview of the sports activities thatwill be offered during Q4. Of course we still have theBIG NECIS swimming tournament hosted by ISS onthe 12th and 13th April and there are many studentsparticipating in this.6th and 7th Grade Girls Soccer/FootballPractice will begin on Tuesday March 12 at 15:30and 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 Thursdaysfrom 15:30-17:00. Please be sure to have properathletic clothing and football boots/cleats. The girlsshould come with athletic shorts and tops as well aswww.isstavanger.noathletic pants, sweatshirts and a beanie/knit hat to beprepared for cold weather.Junior Varsity Girls Soccer/FootballPractice will begin on Tuesday March 12 at 15:30and 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 Thursdaysfrom 15:30-17:00. Please be sure to have properathletic clothing and football boots/cleats. The girlsshould come with athletic shorts and tops as well asathletic pants, sweatshirts and a beanie/knit hat to beprepared for cold weather.Junior Varsity RugbyPractice will begin on Tuesday March 12 at 15:30and 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 Thursdaysfrom 15:30-17:00. Please be sure to have properathletic clothing and rugby boots/cleats. The boysshould come with athletic shorts and tops as well asathletic pants, sweatshirts and a beanie/knit hat to beprepared for cold weather. If you have rugby practicegear (rugby shorts and tops) you are encouraged towear these to each practice.The Informer 6 March 2013 · 19

Middle School News and EventsTrack and FieldPractice will begin on Monday March 11 at 15:30and all who intend to play will meet their head coach,Mr. Bakke on the track after school. Practice timeswill run on Mondays, Wednesdays and optionalFridays from 15:30-17:30. Please bring properrunning shoes, and if you have track shoes, you areencouraged to bring these to practice as well. Studentsshould make sure they have proper athletic clothing(shorts and T-shirts) and are advised to bring athleticpants, sweatshirt and a beanie/knit hat to be preparedfor cold weather.That is all for this month!Carol WallaceMiddle School Principalcwallace@isstavanger.no20 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

Middle School News and EventsFrom the Middle School play ‘The Seussical Jr.’www.isstavanger.noThe Informer 6 March 2013 · 21

Winter’s not over just yet.....Primary School NewsThank you to students for reflecting on your learningat student-led conference day. Thank you to parentsfor taking time to listen to your child and get to knowmore about growth as well as challenges and goals forthe rest of the school year.Henderson with details about joining and assisting.A flyer was sent about baseball from the StavangerYouth Baseball League.As a reminder, there are limited place in our preschool.If you are interested in your child taking partin pre-school at ISS, please contact our AdmissionsOffice, Katherine Mudra at admissions@isstavanger.no.Children must be three years of age before 1 Septemberto enroll in Pre-School 3 and four years of age before1 September to enroll in Pre-School 4We will be leaving soon with Grade 5 students foroutdoor education week at Gullingen Leirskule,18-22 March. The students are getting excited aboutlearning about outdoor life and cross-country skiingand snowshoeing in Norway.As we move from Winter to Spring, there are manyspecial activities. Track and Field for Primary Schoolstarts 4 April with practices on Thursdays through2 May. An email was sent to you from KathleenDance has started again on Friday afternoons. Practicefor the Primary School drama production has started,with the performances set for 30-31 May and 1 June.Grade 5 will join in the concert with Middle Schooland High School for the band concert on 17 April.You will be getting information on Share-in-Our-Learning for Music. This is always a fun opportunityto see the concentration and skills your child hasworked on for achievement in music. Parents are alsochallenged to match the skills of the child, so comealong and join if you can.Life dormant under the ice of winter is awakeningwith spring. This is a wonderful time to take a walkwith your child to observe changes in the plant andanimal life. The walk is more than a science fieldtrip. It is a way for your child to develop languageand communication skills as they tell you all aboutwhat they observe. To make the most of the walk, the22 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

Korky Paul and 1st graders in true harmonyPrimary School Newsmost important elements are taking enough time andslowing down. Let the children set the pace and it isamazing what they will explore, discover and describe.Have a wonderful springtime!Len Duevel, PhDPrimary School PrincipalLPDuevel@isstavanger.nowww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 6 March 2013 · 23

Yes ...?Not sure.....Young Dutch skaters had a great time in SørmarkaAn elegant wearer of self-made ‘respectacles’Piglets are veery friendly!Characters from the Primary School play ‘Treasure Island’It’s a definite no .... !24 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

News from the Health, Security, Safety and Environment (HSSE) CommitteeMs Sølve Ims Ottesen SOttesen@isstavanger.noIn February we have had several external inspectionsand survey:• Ergonomical survey of the cleaningpersonnel, made by Bedriftshelsetjenesten:They suggested several areas were the cleaningpersonnel could improve their work day indoing the tasks in a slightly different way.•Inspection: Yearly inspection by the localfire department to ensure the building is ingood shape as regards electrical equipment, fireextinguishers, valves etc. We can be proud of ISSand the job the Vaktmesters do, the status wasvery satisfactory.• Inspection og playground equipment madeby an external specialist: No severe findings,but they pointed out some items that shouldbe improved soon, and some to be improvedas part of “regular maintenance”. Theimprovements will be done as soon as possible.Next month we will have a Safety Audit in Cafeteria/KitchenSolve Ims Ottesensottesen@isstavanger.noHSSE Coordinatorwww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 6 March 2013 · 25

Parent Association NewsISS International Festival Summary Saturday, November 17, 2012Net profit (Parent Association):plus donation (Red Cross):combined net total raised!:96,322 NOK8079.12 NOK104,401.12 NOKThere 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 = 35,980 NOKExpenses: (plates, cutlery, etc.)4910 NOKnet profit from the food booths:32,021 NOKARTISANS: (12)Table bookings: (50 nok students; 100 nok adults) 900 NOKRaffle donations: (147 tickets x 10 NOK/ticket) 1470 NOKNet profit to PA from the Artisans:2,370 NOKThis was a cash sales area, with direct sales between the artisans and their customers.ACTIVITIES: (12)356 entry passports x 50 NOK/passport = 17,800 NOKExpenses: (labels, ink, card stock)1136 NOKNet profit from the Activities:16,664 NOKATHLETIC EVENT:50 admission tickets x 10 NOK/ticket = 500 NOKTOMBOLA:150 tickets x 10 NOK/ticket = 1,500 NOK.RAFFLE:4,455 tickets x 10 NOK/ticket = 44,550 NOKExpenses: (stationary supplies)1283 NOKNet profit from the Raffle:43,267 NOKSpecial thanks to:Kathryne Forné, (littlewondersjewellery.com), donated a silver custom ordered “little fingers and toes” necklaceto the raffle; the ExxonMobil Ladies group for their Tapas basket, (There were 260 tickets put into the boxfor this basket, generating a 2,600 NOK donation for the PA); and to each of the 10 teachers & staff whogenerously donated their future free time.RED CROSS TROPICAL CAFE:800 tickets x 10 NOK/ticket = 8000 NOKBake sale of leftovers (Monday)2000 NOKGross profit =10,000 NOKExpenses:1920.88 NOKNet donation to Red Cross:8079.12 NOK26 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

Parent Association NewsThe Cafe was an ISS CAS Service Project, supporting a small Solomon Islands community with First Aidresources. Remaining money will be donated to the ICRC, (International Committee of the Red Cross) toa specific project that the students will be choosing as part of their CAS requirement to develop their globalawareness 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 coordinatingvolunteers, or website management, please contact Erin Moore-Mian, (PA President) or Mary Holmes, (PA VicePresident): issparentassociation@gmail.comwww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 6 March 2013 · 27

All School NewsInternational School of StavangerAdmissions: Morning Connections SeriesMarch & April 2013Hello,You are invited to join us for the next "Morning Connections" events! These seminars are intended to provide parents withopportunities to meet others in the ISS community and discuss a range of topics relevant to expat life, education and/or livingin Norway. More details and quick sign-up links below. Hope to see you there!Kindly,Katharine MudraAdmissions & Communications Officeradmissions@isstavanger.noMORNING CONNECTIONS:Thursdays, March 21 & April 25 -- 8:45-10:30 -- ISSTwo upcoming “Morning Connections” topics are:March 21: Culture Shock and Creating ConnectionsMany of ISS’ globetrotting families have lived in numerous corners around the world, sometimes quickly saying goodbye to onehome and culture and onto the next within months. The international way of living brings many benefits, but there are certainlychallenges too. It’s been said that “a successful moveable family is one in which each family member feels welcome, safe andvalued not only as a member of his/her family but also in the new community in which they live.” This session looks at cultureshock for parents and managing change as adults. It will also overview strategies for dealing with culture shock, such ascreating 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 apsychologist 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 ledmany workshops and seminars in a variety of settings such as communication skills training for medical students as well asexperienced doctors and nurses. She is a mother of two ISS students, an expatriate, a trailing spouse and once a selfproclaimedTCK (‘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. Itcontains 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 fieldof neuroeducation for decades. And the latest research about the adolescent brain, character development and intellectualdevelopment 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 complexbrain 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 differencebetween the young adolescent and adolescent brain (when is a brain fully developed?), the difference between the boy and girlbrain (what mindsets and motivation strategies work well for each gender?), and the effect of sleep, nutrition and technologyon brain development and a child’s attitude and ability to learn. Carol will share school practices and tips for home that areaimed at creating positive experiences beneficial to character and cognitive development.RSVP via http://isstavanger.wufoo.com/forms/k7p9k5/.28 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

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Chef: Jean-Pierre DucLunch MenuIn addition to the daily HOT MEAL and the soup of the day, the cafeteria also offers a vegetarian option for lunchNB! The symbols V and GF means vegetarian and gluten free, respectively - and, all our beef meat is halalThe menu of the Valhall Cafeteria is regularly updated on the ISS website:http://www.isstavanger.no - CafeteriaMarch MenuF 08.03 Baked salmon in foil w/butter potataoesM 11.03 Pizza w/saladT 12.03 Asian pork stew w/honey & gingerW 13.03 Pasta w/chicken and roasted peppersT 14.03 Komler = Norwegian potato dumplingsF 15.03 BacalaoM 18.03 Fried riceT 19.03 Frittata w/chicken and potatoesW 20.03 Beef tacoesT 21.03 Pork stew in mustard sauceF 22.03 Salmon and spinach lasagna........... Easter holiday ...............April menuT 02.04 Fried rice w/ham and prawnsW 03.04 Pasta w/meatballs and tomato sauceT 04.04 Pytt i panne = Norwegian stir fry w/porkF 05,04 Fish kebab w/rice & broccoliM 08.04 Pizza & saladT 09.04 Chicken legs in mushroom sauceW 10.04 Pasta w/spinach & parmesanT 11.04 Chili con CarneF 12.04 Salmon in leek & cream sauceM 15.04 Hot dogs wrap w/saladT 16.04 Pata bologneseW 17.04 Chicken & nachos w/salsa & cheeseT 18.04 Sweet & sour pork w/riceF 19.04 Cod Eriyaki w/rice & broccoliM 22.04 Oriental stew w/ mince meatT 23.04 Fusilli w/squash cream sauceW 24.04 Chicken Basquaise w/ tomato & pepper sauceT 25.04 Kjøttkaker = Norwegian meatballsF 26.04 Baked salmon w/ couscous & ratatouilleEvery day we serve either a vegetarian option or a vegetarian soup.The soup variety is announced on the on-line menu dailyTo have CLASSIFIED ADS published in The Informer, please e-mail: LHoie@isstavanger.no.The editor reserves the right to edit ads to fit the space requested by you.Prices: Companies 1 Private persons 2 their parents 3*ISS Teachers/Students andFull page (260 x 180mm) NOK 2400 NOK 1200 NOK 6001/2 page (130 x 180 mm): NOK 1200,- NOK 600,- NOK 300,-Issues of the Informer in the school year 2012-2013 are due: 05.09, 03.10, 07.11. and 12.12. 2012.In 2013: 23.01, 06.03, 17.04 and 29.05. Deadline is one week before.If you do not wish to receive the Informer any more -or if you have changes to your e-mail address,please notify Liv N. Høie at 51 55 43 22or e-mail: LHoie@isstavanger.no1/4 page (125 x 88 mm): NOK 800,- NOK 400,- NOK 200,-1/8 page (60 x 88 mm): NOK 400,- NOK 200,- NOK 100,-1/16 of a page (28,5 x 88 mm): NOK 200,- NOK 100,- NOK 50,-1. If you run a business/company/activity that makes your living, you are a “company” price-wise.2. If you have a small activity, a non-profit foundation, organise a charity, advertise your belongings forsale, insert small personal ads, etc., you are charged a “private person” price.3. *These prices are valid from January 2010The Informer is issued on the ISS web-page: www.isstavanger.noGo to “News” and then to “Informer” and current issue.Editor: Liv Nærland Høie Phone: +47 51 55 43 22 E-mail: LHoie@isstavanger.no30 · The Informer 6 March 2013 www.isstavanger.no

Calendar of Events School year 2011-2012High School event Middle School event Primary School event All School event2012-2013 School YearThe Informer is published byInternational School of StavangerTreskeveien 3NO-4043 STAVANGERNorwayTel: +47 51 55 43 00Fax: +47 51 55 43 01E-mail: info@isstavanger.nowww.isstavanger.noHigh School Office: +47 51 55 43 43Middle School Office: +47 51 55 43 11Primary School Office: +47 51 55 43 23Director: Dr. Linda DuevelDeputy Director: Mr. Gareth JonesHigh School Principal: Dr. Liam BrowneMiddle School Pricipal: Ms. Carol WallacePrimary School Principal: Dr. Len DuevelBusiness Manager: Ms. Brynhild ÅsheimIB Coordinator: Ms. Lynn ParkHigh School Counselor: Ms. Monchaya (June) JetabutPrimary/Middle School Counselor: Mr. Matt ArmstrongSchool Nurse: Ms. Heather MelhusThe ISS Vision StatementThe ISS vision is to prepare students for greater globalparticipation by helping them become responsible,empowered learners.The ISS Mission StatementThe International School of Stavanger is dedicatedto providing its students with English languageeducation in a supportive, academically stimulating,and multi-cultural environment. We strive to fostera love of learning, the development of individualskills and talents, and an awareness of the value eachperson has to society. Our goal is to enable studentsto succeed in continuing educational programs andto live as responsible and contributing citizens in theglobal community.The International School of Stavanger (ISS), foundedin 1966, is an independent, non-profit Norwegianfoundation accredited by the New England Associationof Schools and Colleges and the Council of InternationalSchools. The school enrolls students from ages3 through 18. ISS offers an international universitypreparatory curriculum that combines the best featuresof many national educational systems. Both the InternationalBaccalaureate Diploma programme and theInternational General Certificate of Secondary Educationexternal examinations are available to students.March 20137-8 Middle School Parent/Teacher/Student conferences7-9 Middle School Musical, ’The Seussical Jr.’7-10 NECIS - Boys & Girls Basketball8 Pre-School 3 Assembly, 09:0010 Middle School Ski Trip14-17 High School ISTA Festival, Czech Republic16 ISS Fun Run17-22 8th Grade Leirskule to Trysil15-16 NECIS Boys & Girls Swimming (ISS hosting)18-22 Grade 5 Outdoor Education Week25/3-1/4 Easter VacationApril11 Middle School Recognition Ceremony, 08:45-10:1512 Grade 1 Assembly, 10:3012 All-School DEAR Day12-13 NECIS Swimming at ISS13 ACT17 Band Concert, Lovelace Theater, 19:0017-21 Middle School ISTA at ISS17 Grade 5, MS & HS Band concert17 Grade 5, MS & HS Band concert19-21 International Award - Coastal Qualifying Walk1926Student Council Spring ElectionsSWEC Spring Fling26 Last day of school for IB students29/4-20/5 IB ExaminationsMay2 High School/Middle School Choir Concert3 Last day of school for IGCSE-students4 SAT6/-7/6 IGCSE Examinations7 Grade 11 Group 4 Science Project7 Grade 5-6- Orientation Evening16-19 NECIS - Boys Rugby & Girls Football23 Kindergarten Assembly, 10:3023-25 Primary School drama production23-25 NECIS - Track & Field29/5-4/6 High School Examinations, grades 9-1131 Primary School Field Day, 09:00-11:00June1 High School Prom3 CAS & EE Day for Grade 11 students5 Primary School Assembly, 14:005 Awards assembly, BBQ and Baccalaureate ceremony7 Activity morning and Graduation ceremonyIn 2012, the school has an enrollment of over 800students who represent some 54 nationalities, includingstudents from six of the earth’s seven continents.www.isstavanger.noThe Informer 6 March 2013 · 31

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