March 2013 - the International School of Stavanger

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