March 2013 - the International School of Stavanger

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