Important DatesDecember19 Soma Farm Trip for grades 3-5, 09:00-12:0019 MS/HS Activity Day20/12 2007 - 7/1 2008 Christmas VacationThe Informer is published byIn t e r n a t i o n a l Sc h o o l o f St a v a n g e rTreskeveien 3NO-4043 STAVANGERNorwayTel: +47 51 55 43 00Fax: +47 51 55 43 01E-mail: info@isstavanger.nowww.isstavanger.noHigh <strong>School</strong> Office: +47 51 55 43 43Middle <strong>School</strong> Office: +47 51 55 43 11Primary <strong>School</strong> Office: +47 51 55 43 23Director: Dr. Linda DuevelMiddle/High <strong>School</strong> Principal: Mr. T. A. HennardPrimary <strong>School</strong> Principal: Dr. Len DuevelBusiness Manager: Ms. Brynhild ÅsheimIB Coordinator: Ms. Lynn ParkHigh <strong>School</strong> Counselor: Ms. Carole SchweidPrimary/Middle <strong>School</strong> Counselor: Mr. Matt Armstrong<strong>School</strong> Nurse: Ms. Hea<strong>the</strong>r MelhusThe <strong>ISS</strong> Vision StatementThe <strong>ISS</strong> vision is to prepare students for greater globalparticipation by helping <strong>the</strong>m become responsible,empowered learners.The <strong>ISS</strong> Mission StatementThe <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Stavanger is dedicatedto providing its students with English language educationin a supportive, academically stimulating,and multi-cultural environment. We strive to fostera love <strong>of</strong> learning, <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> individualskills and talents, and an awareness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> value eachperson has to society. Our goal is to enable studentsto succeed in continuing educational programs andto live as responsible and contributing citizens in<strong>the</strong> global community.The <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Stavanger (<strong>ISS</strong>), foundedin 1966, is an independent, non-pr<strong>of</strong>it Norwegianfoundation accredited by <strong>the</strong> New England Association<strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong>s and Colleges and <strong>the</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong><strong>School</strong>s. The school enrolls students from ages3 through 18. <strong>ISS</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers an international universitypreparatory curriculum that combines <strong>the</strong> best features<strong>of</strong> many national educational systems. Both <strong>the</strong> <strong>International</strong>Baccalaureate Diploma programme and <strong>the</strong><strong>International</strong> General Certificate <strong>of</strong> Secondary Educationexternal examinations are available to students.In 2007, <strong>the</strong> school has an enrollment <strong>of</strong> approximately630 students who represent some 42 nationalities,including students from six <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> earth’s sevencontinents.January 20088 <strong>School</strong> resumes10-21 HS IB Mock Exams (12th grade only)16 Parent Association New Parent Welcome C<strong>of</strong>fee, Cafeteria, 09:0016 HS IB Information Night for 10th graders, Lovelace Theatre,19:0021 MS Recognition Ceremony, Lovelace Theatre, 10:3023 HS 10th grade Career Advisory Session (students only - during schoolday)24-27 MS ISTA (<strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Theatre Association) Trip, London27/1-2/2 HS THIMUN (Model United Nations) Trip (The Hague)28 100th Day <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong>28/1-1/2 All-<strong>School</strong> Spirit Week30 College Night, LovelaceTheater, 1900February1-3 MS/HS Basketball Tournament (Aberdeen)1 HS STUCO Dance, Cafeteria, 19:008/2 MS Valentine’s Dance, Caeteria, 19009/2 MS/HS Basketball Tournament (<strong>ISS</strong>)13/2 Mid-quarter Quarter 316-24 Winter BreakMarch6-7 MS/HS Parent/Student-Teacher Conferences6-8 MS Narnia Performances, Lovelace Theater7-9 MS/HS NECIS Basketball Tournament (<strong>An</strong>twerp)12 MS 8th Grade HS Transition and Leirskole Meeting, Lovelace Theater, 190015-24 Easter Break30/3-4/4 MS 8th Grade Leirskole (Trysil)31 Substitute Orientation Meeting (0900 in Cafeteria)April2 End <strong>of</strong> Third Quarter4 HS STUCO Lock-In at <strong>ISS</strong>, 1900-070011-13 MS/HS NECIS Swimming Tournament (Luxembourg)12 ACT, <strong>ISS</strong>12 Parent Association Orienteering Event12 HS SAT Test15-20 HS ISTA Event (Hosted here at <strong>ISS</strong>)16 MS Recognition Ceremony, Lovelace Theater, 13:4516 MS/HS Band concert, Lovelce Theater, 19:0023-27 MS Girls Honour Choir Festival26-27 CIS/SSHL Rugby Weekend (<strong>ISS</strong>)26-27 MS 6th Grade Oslo Trip30 Mid-quarter Quarter 4May1/5 <strong>School</strong> Holiday2 Four Seasons <strong>of</strong> Norway - Outdoor Art and Kids, 09:00-14:003 SAT I, <strong>ISS</strong>3 HS SAT Test3 HS Prom8-18 MS Hosting Barcelona Exchange Students10 MS/HS Invitational Track Meet (<strong>ISS</strong>)10 MS Spring Dance (1900 in Cafeteria)12 <strong>School</strong> Holiday14 MS 5th to 6th Grade Transition Meeting, Lovelace Theater, 190017 Norwegian Constitution Day (HALF-DAY OF SCHOOL!)21 MS/HS Choir Concert, Lovelace Theater, 190022 · The Informer 19 December 2007
Happy ”nisser” from <strong>the</strong> <strong>Juletrefest</strong>The Informer 19 December, 2007· 23
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