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Art work created by the IB Art students 2011From the Director:Springtime in Stavanger is always a lovely, busy time, butthe weather and a full range of fun activities have madethis one even more memorable.To those new families who moved to Stavanger duringthe dark, rainy days of November, your pay-off has finallyarrived!The month of April ended with sunshine, our colorfulRuss graduates providing us with some fun (and clean!)entertainment before heading off on their study leave andInternational Baccalaureate examinations, a fun-filledDutch Queen’s Day celebration and finally, “Prince andPrincesses’ Day” on April 29 as ISS enjoyed the UK RoyalWedding.And coming up—the best month of all—May!Devin de PalmerSoon you will be receiving a letter in the mail withfull details on your students taking part in the May 17Norwegian Constitution Day parade. In a huge—andmarvelous—break with tradition, this year the Children’sParade (Barnetoget), starts downtown at 10.00 am, anhour later than the past. The parade will wind its way tothe ending point near the old Viking Football Stadium inEiganes. Full details and a map will be sent through themail to each home in the next week.We are very pleased that the decision was made to startthe parade an hour later. While our school buses will runat the regular time, it will give us more time to organizethe children and transport them to town with much lesspressure than we usually feel. Parents watch the paradeand then reunite with their children at the end of theroute. Again full details will be in the letter that is sentto each home. With about 800 children and adults in theISS contingent, we won’t be hard to find. Music teacherMr. Tony Mudra tells me that he expects our ISS bandwill have about 200 students this year—amazing!Helen SaegaThanks to all of you in helping us update our enrollmentpredictions for the upcoming year. Again this year, we arereceiving a large number of applications for new studentsjoining the school. Whether they are coming from anothercontinent or from only a few kilometers away, it appearsthat once again we will be welcoming many, many newstudents. While we will, as always, been bidding farewellto some families, the numbers of new students coming inlook to far outshadow those leaving. Should you knowsomeone who is considering sending their children toISS, please encourage them to be in contact with me. Themore information we have this spring, the better preparedwe can be in August!2 · The Informer 4 May 2011 www.isstavanger.no

Art work created by the IB Art students 2011And as we think about the future, as always I invite anyonein our school community to contribute ideas for the futureschool calendars. The 2011-2012 calendar is already set,of course, but it won’t be long until October comes alongand we work on solidifying the 2012-2013 calendar. Yourinput is, as always, very welcome.All the best to you and your family for a sun-filled andhappy month of May.Dr. Linda DuevelDirectorLDuevel@isstavanger.noKerti SaegaAny Good Quality SofasLooking for a Second Lifein a ”Reading Corner” at ISS?At this time of year, I usually send out this plea to thosewho may be moving.This year the request is a bit different.We would gladly take your donated sofa, but onlyif it is either leather or a ”leather-like” washablematerial. The reason for this is a child-centered one-- because of childhood allergies, it is much healthiernot to use fabric upholstered furniture in classrooms.Many thanks.Linda DuevelLDuevel@isstavanger.noKatelyn de Palmerwww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 4 May 2011 · 3

News from the Exams CoordinatorUnge Forskere competition 2011ISS students are again showing their skills as ‘Young Researchers’. Four ISS students were invited to the UngeForskere national final in Oslo on 15th April 2011. I had the privilege of travelling to Oslo for the day, andspent an inspiring few hours talking to finalists from around Norway – many of them IB Diploma students –and all incredibly talented, interesting young people with a zest for life and academic research! I am happy toreport the ISS students were extremely successful in this prestigious national competition, and also that theyenjoyed the experience of the Unge Forskere final presentations and activities, including a fabulous gala dinneron the Friday evening. Looking back over the results since ISS students began to enter the competition in theyear 2000, I notice that there have now been 36 finalists from ISS over the 12 years. An average of three finalistsa year is an outstanding achievement – and this year there were four! Details of their projects are given below.Alexander Zakharov not only won the Rogaland final in the class for Science and Technology, but was also awardeda second prize in the national final. His study, entitled An Investigation into Volumetric Behaviour of Salts andSaccharides in Aqueous Solution was a detailed analysis of the behavior of two salts and two sugars when dissolvedin water. When sugars dissolve in water the volumes are additive, but when salts dissolve some of the volume ‘goesmissing’ – Alexander can explain why! Alexander won a prize of NOK 7000 in the national final, in addition to a cashprize in the regional final, and he is invited to the Intel/International Science and Engineering Fair, USA in Pittsburgnext year.Matthew Robert was awarded a third prize in the class for Science and Technology with his project Beta-blockers andProstaglandin Analogues: A Comparative Meta-analysis of Efficacy and Suffering-efficiency of Representative Agents.Matthew wanted to follow his interest in medical studies, and chose to investigate the different treatments availablefor glaucoma. He took the raw data from four clinical trials, and analysed them in an original way to compare thedifferent types of treatment available for this serious eye condition. His project was rewarded with a cash prize ofNOK 5000.Ria Doherty won a third prize in the Humanities class with her essay To what extent was it British planning andexecution that ensured the successful outcome of ’Operation Mincemeat’? Ria explains that Operation Mincemeatwas a counter-intelligence operation to convince the Germans that the next strategic move for the Allies was not theinvasion of Sicily. It is a fascinating story involving the body of a false ‘Major Martin’ carrying ‘top secret’ documentsintended to confuse the enemy. Ria’s analysis of the plot was rewarded with a cash prize of NOK 5000.Tala Ram won the third prize in the Fritt Ord (Free Speech) competition with an essay asking How do the speeches ofShoghi Effendi, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey inspire hope through the creative use of rhetoric? Tala’s messageis that these leaders do indeed inspire hope in their audience in a variety of ways, in their use of language and referenceto either historical events or personal anecdotes. Tala’s positive message, and her careful analysis of the languageused by these three leaders, inspired the judges to award her the third prize of NOK 7000 and an invitation to visitStrasbourg including the Court of Human Rights and the European Parliament.The Chair of the Judges commented that this year’s Unge Forskere entries have been amongst the best he hasseen – and I can certainly endorse that view. I would like to congratulate all our 12th grade students who haveworked so hard on their IB Extended Essay, but especially to our four Unge Forskere finalistswhose Extended Essays have reached a wider audience through this competition.What a great result!!Lynn Park, IB Coordinator4 · The Informer 4 May 2011 www.isstavanger.no

News from the Exams CoordinatorTala won a 3rd prize from Fritt Ord with heressayRia, Tala, Alexander and MatthewUnge forskere competition: ISS results 2000 - 2011Year Science and Technology HumanitiesRia took home a 3rd prize in the Humanities2011 2. Alexander Zakharov3. Matthew Robert3. Ria Doherty3. Tala Ram (Fritt Ord)2010 2. Sophie Rae 3. Louise Heavey2009 2. Kirsten Peacock3. Mateen Ram (Fritt Ord)2008 2. Rebecca Freeman3. Eirill Søiland* Sibel Arnes2007 2. Emma Svanberg* Adam Abdelmalek2006 2. Astri Søiland3. Miriam Langseth3. Elizabeth Østebø* Linnea Riedel2. Caroline Larsen3. Stephan Guderian3. Jacqueline Tawse2005 1. Shilpa Narula 1. Ronald Pool2. Victor Shammas2. Jill Rae2004 2. Sandra Nussbaum* Ravi Vissapragada3. Maryana Kjetland* Charlotte Thorstvedt2003 * Tomas Tuominen 3. Nina Ramdat* Lars Mariero2002 3. Gøran Nilsen* Annette Sharp2001 * Christina Swan2000 3. Katrine Sharp * Marianne ShammasNote: * = participant (exhibition) prize awarded to national finalistswww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 4 May 2011 · 5

High School Counselor’s NotesQUESTIONS FOR THE COUNSELOR? Email KCarolineStrange@isstavanger. no or call 51 55 43 13Also check out Open Days that are currently scheduledfor UK universities. You can go to www.opendays.comfor specific university Open Day dates. Also consider aUK University Guided Tour go to www.osc-ib.com toview arrangements. Previous ISS students have utilizedthis service and found it very beneficial for choosingUCAS courses.TO ALL GRADE 10 AND 11 STUDENTSThe Council of International Schools office of HigherEducation offers an International Student Registry. Ifyou are interested in receiving free admission informationfrom the CIS member colleges and universities in the UK,US, Canada, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, Japan,Middle East and Europe you may fill out the form registeronline by going to http://www.cois.org/page.cfm?p=266.Alternatively, fill out the form downloadable at http://www.cois.org/uploaded/documents/Highered/Student_Registration_Form.pdf and turn it in to the CounselingOfficeStudents:• On Writing the College Application Essay - Secretsof a Former Ivy League Admission’s Officer, HarryBauld• 40 Successful Personal Statements for UCASApplications, Guy Nobes and Gavin Nobes, PhDParents and Students:• College Unranked - Ending the College AdmissionsFrenzy, edited by Lloyd ThackerParents:• The iConnected Parent - Staying Close to Your KidsIn College (and Beyond) While Letting Them GrowUp, Barbara K Hofer, PhD and Abigail SullivanTO ALL GRADE 9 STUDENTSCourse requests forms for the 2011-2012 school yearhave been distributed on March 21st and were due backon the 25th. At this point, if you have not submittedyour course requests, or you would like to change yourrequests, please contact the Counseling Office as soonas possibleSUMMER STUDY PROGRAMSWe have received a wide variety of brochures andinformation from summer study programs in China,Europe, the U.K. and the U.S.A. Please check thecollege bulletin board or ask in the Counseling Office formore informationGood luck to all with the upcoming exams. The end isin sight.Dr. KimRECOMMENDED BOOKSCheck out these resources either in the Library or theCounseling Office.Kim Caroline-Strange, PhDHigh School CounselorKCarolineStrange@isstavanger.nowww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 4 May 2011 · 7

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Middle School News and EventsNECIS SwimmingAlec Karlsen won GOLD in 50 m and 100 m Freestyle and broke his own NECISrecord in the 100 m Freestyle - for which he then obviously also won GOLD!He went on to win 2 SILVER - in 50 m Butterfly and 200 m Individual Medley.Then he helped the U16 boys Relay Team win 2 SILVER medals.12 · The Informer 4 May 2011 www.isstavanger.no

There’s a lot going on in Primary School .....Primary School Newsconstitution by celebrating its people. We are lucky to livein a city that so warmly welcomes local and internationalpopulation to celebrate Norway’s past and Norway’spresent. Students will come to school as normal on 17May. We will take coaches to the sentrum, walk and singin the parade, then end at the statue of the football playeron Holbergsgate at about 11:30, where you should collectyour child from your child’s homeroom teacher and havethe rest of the day to celebrate as a family. A map of theparade route and more details will be sent to you soon.Some classes will be taking field trips at the end of theschool year. Please remember to send sun screen on thosedays to protect the skin after a long winter.Have a happy spring!www.isstavanger.noLen Duevel, PhDPrimary School PrincipalLPDuevel@isstavanger.noThe Informer 4 May 2011 · 15

All School NewsComing soon!The Pinafore Pirates!This exciting Primary School Musical will be performed in the Lovelace Theatre at18:00 on Thursday, 26th May19:00 on Friday, 27th May14:00 on Saturday, 28th MayTickets: Kr.20 will be on sale in the main office from 10th May.Make a note to come along and enjoy the show.Synopsis:Daisy, daughter of Buttercup, seeks help to thwart a band of outrageous female pirates. With the help of Iolanthethe Fairy Queen, and Princess Ida she enlists the aid of The Mikado, The Sorcerer, The Duke of Plaza-Toro,Admiral Sir Joseph Porter and Major-General Stanley to save the day. Also involved in the plot are ratherstrange fairies, living trees and flowers and a chorus of ship’s rodents. The hapless hostage Christopher, the ship’scook Sam O’Nella, the citizens of Paragonia and the flower of British manhood, the English Bobby, complete thecast.Background InformationLibrettist W.S. Gilbert (1836 – 1911) and composer Arthur Sullivan (1842 – 1900) collaborated on fourteencomic operas between 1871 and 1896. Enthusiastic audiences still flock to professional and amateur performancesof these operas. Sometimes the lyrics and costuming are modernized but the melodies live on.This production of The Pinafore Pirates is a great introduction to Gilbert and Sullivan. Many of the songs arerelated to G & S songs, in that they are close or distant pastiches of some of the more memorable ones.If you love Gilbert and Sulliven productions, you’ll love The Pinafore Pirates. If you know nothingabout Gilbert and Sulliven productions this will definitely make you want to find out more.WELCOME16 · The Informer 4 May 2011 www.isstavanger.no

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All School NewsDear ISS Community,GLEE comes to Stavanger!No,..... not the cast of the popular musical comedy-drama TV series.....But another popular Glee club:The Univerisity of Pennsylvania Glee ClubI’m excited to share that this May the International School of Stavanger will host a concert performance from thismusical group -- ”one of the oldest continually running glee clubs in the United States” (Wikipedia).The Club will likely perform a mix of pop hits, Penn standards, Broadway classics and classical favorites.While the University of Pennsylvania Glee Club is in Stavanger May 17-20, they will perform at multiple venues.In addition to their performance at ISS May 18th, 19:00, the University of Pennsylvania Glee Club will work andcollaborate with ISS music students during the day.As commonly done when collegiate or university student groups tour abroad, they will stay with host families in thearea. Most of the 36 students in the Glee Club have places to stay during their time in Stavanger.However, there are still a couple of young men and women (18-25-yr-olds) in need of a bed and meals for two nights(May 18-20). If you are interested in hosting student(s), please let me know at earliest convenience by e-mailing:amudra@isstavanger.no - or stopping by the MS/HS music room.Thank you,Tony MudraISS Music Teacher18 · The Informer 4 May 2011 www.isstavanger.no

All School NewsISS OPEN GOLF DAYTexas ScrambleRandaberg Golf ClubSATURDAY June 4th 2010Open for ISS Staff, Parents, Friendsand Students200 NOK p/pTicket incl. green fee, goody bag, light lunch and prize givingAgain this year, we will play in teams, we will play for the ISS Cup, details of rulesand allocation of teams will be done on Saturday 4th June.Shot gun start at 08.45!Please meet at the clubhouse by 08.30.To sign up for this exciting golf day, please e-mail Heather Melhus. All we needis your current handicap.Heather Melhus 51 55 43 47 / 994 89 022e-mail: hmelhus@isstavanger.nowww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 4 May 2011 · 19

ISS Sports NewsThere is a lot of important information aboutthe Viking Athletics Program. To findinformation about rules, regulations andpolicies please visit us on the web at:www.issvikings.com.If you would like to find out specificinformation about traveling trips or seasonschedules please look under the EdLineSubject of “Viking Athletics.”20 · The Informer 4 May 2011 www.isstavanger.no

News from the Health, Security, Safety and Environment (HSSE) CommitteeMs Sølve Ims Ottesen SiOttesen@isstavanger.noApril has been a quiet month regarding HSSE.Neither at the school nor at the constructionsite have there been any severe incidents.After a pilot project in Middle School where wastebins were removed from class rooms, the next step hasnow been taken and all bins have been removed fromthe high school classrooms and recycling stations havebeen placed in the corridors. The final step will be toremove waste bins in remaining areas of the school.Although the recycling level is high at ISS comparedto many other schools, our goal is to recycle even more.As a Miljøfyrtårn bedrift (Environment Lighthouse)we want to set a good example.Sølve Ims OttesenHSSE Coordinatorwww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 4 May 2011 · 21

Parent Association NewsISS PARENTS: YOUR VOTE COUNTS!This year, the Parent Association hasreviewed and revised its Constitution. As aparent at ISS, you have the opportunity toread and vote upon this updated set ofbylaws. Please take a few moments to readthe attached Constitution and overview ofchanges so that you will be informed andprepared to make your voice heard. Thevote will take place at the upcoming SpringGeneral Meeting on May 10. In addition,absentee ballots may be obtained fromShannon Howard and submitted any timebefore the official vote.Open Constitution and proposed changes here:https://www.edline.net/pages/isstavanger/General_Info/Parent_Association/DraftsThank you for your attention!22 · The Informer 4 May 2011 www.isstavanger.no

Parent Association NewsINTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF STAVANGERPARENT ASSOCIATIONSEEKING CANDIDATES FOR2011/2012 OFFICE AND COMMITTEE CHAIR POSITIONSThe ISS Parent Association is currently recruitingvolunteers for the following Board Positions:A Kiosk Team that will include:A Publicity Team that will include2 Kiosk CoordinatorsKiosk Volunteer Coordinator(s) Kiosk Merchandising Coordinator(s)These positions are vital to the successfuloperation of our Kiosk, which sells school supplies,merchandise and cold beverages to our entireschool community. The kiosk also serves as a Lostand Found station and provides other(ideally, but not necessarily):1 Photographer for Special Events/ActivitiesA Website Coordinator (Responsible forMaintaining PA Webpage on Edline andupdating content on a regular basis —very user friendly content managementsoftware (requires minimal ITconveniences to parents and students. If we do notknowledge)have volunteers for these leadership positions, thekiosk will not open in September, and will cease tooperate. Please consider volunteering for thesepositions, either on your own, which will give you achance to meet a great new team of people; orgather a group of friends/peers together andvolunteer to run the kiosk as a team!A Publicity Coordinator responsible forupdating outdoor announcement board,assisting with production of ads, postersand announcements, and submitting adsto The Informer Editor on a monthlybasis; and reminding Board Members ofUpcoming Informer Ad DeadlinesTo discuss these opportunities in further detail or to express your interest, please contact amember of the current PA board or one of our Nominating Committee members:Erin Moore-Mian—mianfamily@getmail.noShannon Howard—shannonrhoward@gmail.comUte Koninx—Koninx.family@gmail.comwww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 4 May 2011 · 23

Parent Association NewsDear ISS Community,As per Article V, Section Two of the Constitution of the Parent Association,International School of Stavanger, Norway:“…The nominating committee shall present for the board’s approval at least one (1) nomineefor each available elected office and committee chairperson’s position. The board shall voteto approve one nominee per position. This slate shall be submitted by the committeechairperson for printing in the school newsletter at least two weeks prior to the Springgeneral meeting.”Below please see the slate of candidates for office and committeechairperson positions:2011/12 ISS Parent AssociationTentative/Nominated Board Member RosterPOSITIONPresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerHospitality andWelcomingCommitteeBook OrdersReading IncentiveKiosk SuppliesKiosk MerchandiseKiosk VolunteersPS LiasonMS LiasonHS LiasonSocial EventsInternationalFestivalPublicity&WebCommunicationsAthletics LiasonFaculty AppreciationVolunteers LiaisonNOMINATED OFFICER OR STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON (S)Erin Moore-MianShannon HowardAlan GilbertUte KoninxFrancesca PaceRenathe HavsteenCharlotte Smit-VeegerShauna BeardLaura BroussardRonda DevinsGena DibowitzDarla HentonVacant – candidates for these positions are still being soughtMary HolmesAndrea HorstmannLiz DooleySue ZeintekVacant – candidates for this position are still being soughtNicole DuboisVacant – candidates for this position are still being soughtBeto IniguezKate HickeyAmy McMahon24 · The Informer 4 May 2011 www.isstavanger.no

Summer Job?We are looking for a responsible person to mowour lawn and do some light gardeningall summer.The Anglican Chaplaincyin NorwayIf you are interested please call us at home at:51 58 03 40Bev and Gunnar Bråten,Snarehaugen 16, 4018 Stavanger.For Sale!2008 Honda Accord(Acura TSX in the USA)2.2 liter diesel/140 bhpmanual transmissionsport suspensionsummer and winter tires on alu-wheels30,000 kmExcellent conditionFuel efficientkr 254 000with transfer taxes included.Contact David Tremblay 993 96 304Stavanger CongregationCOME AND FINDA WARM WELCOMEAT BETHELWe are an international congregation from manydifferent traditions who meet each week atBethel - 59 Løkkeveien, Stavanger.• Weekly Services in English 10.30am• Sunday School groups• Youth groupso Pathfinders 10-14yrso CYFA 14yrs +• Study groups• Prayer group• Men’s Group• Ladies group• Social EventsPattern of Services1 st Sunday Family Service2 nd Sunday Holy Communion & Children’s groups3 rd Sunday Family Communion4 th Sunday Holy Communion & Children’s groups5 th Sunday Evening ServiceContact: Revd. Peter HogarthTel: 5155 5488 OR 4860 4061e-mail: revpastorpete@Yahoo.co.ukwww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 4 May 2011 · 25

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 - CafeteriaMay4 May Chicken Tandoori5 May Pasta alla Carbonara w/bacon and cream6 May Salmon w/hollandaise, carrots and potatoes9 May Pytt i panne a la Hanne, Norwegian stir fry10 May Fajitas w/chicken, cheese and guacamole11 May Pasta with tomatoes, meatballs and basil12 May Whole wheat rice w/basil ratatouille. V13 May Fiskepudding w/potatoes and grated carrots2 June No school.3 June Breaded fish and potatoes6 June BBQ Hot dog BBQ and potatoes salad.7 June BBQ HS and MS @ the beach PS Pancakes8 June Hamburger and potato wedges16 May Kjøttkaker Norwegian meatballs & pea stew17 May No school18 May Pasta all’arrabbiata w/bacon, tomatoes and chili19 May Chili con Carne w/ nachos and salad20 May Salmon Teriyaki w/broccoli and Jasmine rice23 May Sweet and sour pork w/fried noodles24 May Baked potatoes and fish nuggets25 May Tikka Massala Chicken w/rice pilaf26 May Souvlaki Greek meatballs w/ a feta saladand Tzaziki.27 May Tiger shrimp wok w/lime leaf and cashew nuts30 May Fried rice alla Cantonese31 May Gnocchi alla BologneseJune1 June Burritos, field with beans and chicken.Every 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 2010-2011 are due: 01.09, 06.10, 10.11, and 08.12. 2010.In 2011: 19.01, 16.02, 23.03, 04.05 and 01.06. 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.no26 · The Informer 4 May 2011 www.isstavanger.no

Calendar of Events 2010-11High School event Middle School event Primary School event Whole School eventThe 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 23May3-23 IB written exams4-5 Grade 6 Trip to Oslo7 SAT Exam8-18 Spanish Exchange part 212 HS/MS Choir Concert, 19:0012 MS/HS Choir Concert, 19:0013 Primary School Track & Field Meet13 Middle School Dance, 19:00-22:0016 Grade Kindergarten C swimming starts16 Pre-School Constitution Day Parade, 09:0017 Constitution Day Parade - half day of school20-21 NECIS Boys Rugby and Girls Soccer20-21 NECIS @ ISS23-25 Grade 8 Exams25 Grade Kindergarten Assembly, 10:3026-28 Primary School drama production - The Pinafore Pirates30/5-6/6 HS ExamsDirector: Dr. Linda DuevelHigh School Principal: Mr. Gareth JonesMiddle School Pricipal: Ms Carol WallacePrimary School Principal: Dr. Len DuevelBusiness Manager: Ms. Brynhild ÅsheimIB Coordinator: Ms. Lynn ParkHigh School Counselor: Dr. Kim Caroline-StrangePrimary/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.June2 Ascension Day - no school4 High School Prom7 Primary School Field Day, 09:00-11:007 MS Field Day, 13:00-15:008 HS Awards Ceremony8 HS BBQ8 All Primary School End-of-Year Assembly, 14:008 MS Beach Day, 12:00-15:008 HS Baccalaureate9 Middle School Recognition Ceremony, 09:459 Last Day of School (classes end at 12:00,buses leave at 12:15)9 Graduation Ceremony, Lovelace Theater, 19:00August15 Primary School Meet the Teacher Day16 Primary School first day of classesThe 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.In 2010, the school has an enrollment of over 700students who represent some 40 nationalities, includingstudents from six of the earth’s seven continents.www.isstavanger.noThe Informer 4 May 2011 · 27

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