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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
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