The Informer - the International School of Stavanger

The Informer 

Published by ISS as a Community Newsletter 

November 28, 2003 Tel.: 51 55 43 00 Volume No. XXV, No. 7 

From the Director: 

Now that the dark days have arrived, I’d 

like to remind all parents to see that their 

children are dressed wisely. Reflectors, 

reflective vests, and a variety of other products 

are available to allow your child to be 

seen. Over the years, the ingenuity and 

style of “safe clothing” has expanded and 

students can look cool and safe at the same 

time. And while you are choosing reflective 

clothing for your children, please 

choose some for yourselves as well. Adults 

need to been seen on these dark days as 

well! 

In the past week, eighteen ISS employees 

traveled down to the ECIS (European 

Council of International Schools), conference 

in Hamburg, Germany. They joined 

over 2,000 other international educators 

from all over the world. Special congratulations 

go to Mrs. Heather Melhus, the head 

of the ECIS Wellness Committee who presented 

two workshop sessions on the use of 

portable cardiac defibrillators in schools. 

ISS has made a commitment not just to our 

own students and staff here in Stavanger, 

but also to spread the important word on 

defibrillator training throughout the international 

school community. 

We also congratulate Dr. Len Duevel 

who was elected vice-chair of the ECIS 

Curriculum Coordinator’s committee. 

While in Hamburg, I had discussions 

with several professors from the University 

of Bath in England, about the possibility of 

setting up ISS as a center for their 

Advanced Courses in Education 

Programme, leading to a MA in Education. 

The Bath system uses a series of modules 

that can be taken in Bath during the summer, 

but also at a satellite location. Similar 

programmes have been in place for some 

time in Brussels, Dusseldorf, Bangkok, and 

other locations. A minimum of twelve students 

would be required to establish 

Stavanger as a location for the modules, 

which would cover a four day period during 

the school’s fall and spring holidays. 

The classes would take place at ISS. I presume 

an offering of this type may well be 

of interest to some parents in our community 

as well as ISS staff members, and if 

you would like additional information, 

please contact me. We have a number of 

our staff members who have completed, or 

are in process of completing degrees 

through the University of Bath and the 

institution has an excellent reputation. 

A sad note that I shared in my address as 

ECIS Board Chair at the opening session in 

Hamburg, was the word that the international 

school community had been touched 

by the recent bombings in Istanbul. Roger 

Short, the UK Consul General in Istanbul 

who lost his life last week was a member of 

the Board of Governors of the British 

International School in Istanbul. He created 

the school motto, “Knowledge Surpasses 

All Limitations.” Truly a ‘hero of international 

education.’ 

Regards, 

Dr. Linda Duevel 

Director 

Lduevel@isstavanger.no 

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The Informer November 28, 2003 

News from the Counselor....... 

November 28, 2003 

News from the Counselor....... 


To: All High School Students & Parents 

Re: Exam Stress 

The High School exams period will run from Friday, 12 December to Wednesday, 

17 December. Students’ anticipation of this important time of year often leads to 

feelings of anxiety – or what is commonly known as exam stress. Exam stress is the 

mentally or emotionally disruptive or upsetting condition that occurs in response to 

the test-taking situation. This state of extreme difficulty is capable of affecting 

physical health, usually characterized by increased heart rate, a rise in blood pressure, 

muscular tension, irritability, and depression (Stress Management for Life). 

Luckily for students, there is a lot that can be done to help cope with stressful feelings. 

One good starting point in the quest to manage stress is accepting the notion 

that a bit stress can be a good thing. Think about it –stress keeps your body alert, 

helps you to focus, try harder, and perform at an optimum level. 

Though there are various approaches to stress reduction, D. Hamilton’s A Guide 

for Maximum Success and Minimum Stress nicely summaries some useful coping 

strategies that may be of assistance as we enter this challenging time of the school 

year. 

General Exam Stress-Busting Tips: 

• Believe in yourself. If you prepare for the exams properly you should do fine, 

meaning that there is no need to worry excessively. 

• Don't try to be perfect. It's great to succeed and reach for the stars. But keep 

things in balance. If you think that "anything less than A+ means I've failed" 

then you are creating mountains of unnecessary stress for yourself. Aim to do 

your best but recognize that none of us can be perfect all of the time. 

• Take steps to overcome problems. If you find you don't understand some of 

your course material, getting stressed out won't help. Instead, take action to 

address the problem directly by seeing your teacher, counselor, or seeking help 

from a classmate. 

• Don't keep things bottled up. Confiding in someone you trust and who will be 

supportive is a great way of alleviating stress and worry. 

• Keep things in perspective. The exams might seem like the most crucial thing 

right now, but in the grand scheme of things they are only a small part. 

Tips for the study/test preparation period: 

• Leave plenty of time to study so that you don't get into a situation of having to 

do last minute cramming. This approach will help to boost your confidence and 

reduce any pre-exam stress as you know you have prepared well. 

• Develop a timetable so that you can track and monitor your progress. Make sure 

you allow time for fun and relaxation so that you avoid burning out. As soon as 

you notice your mind is losing concentration, take a short break. You will then 

come back to your studies refreshed. 

• Experiment with several alternative study techniques so that the time spent is 

more fun and your motivation is high. 

• Don't drink too much coffee, tea and carbonated drinks; the caffeine will 'hype' 

you and make your thinking less clear. Eat healthily and regularly; your brain 

will benefit from the nutrients. 

• Regular moderate exercise will boost your energy, clear your mind and reduce 

any feelings of stress. 

• Try out some yoga, tai chi or relaxation techniques. They will help to keep you 

feeling calm and balanced, improve your concentration levels and help you to 

sleep better. 

Tips for the exam itself: 

• Avoid panic. It's natural to feel some exam nerves prior to starting the exam, but 

getting excessively nervous is counterproductive as you will not be able to 

think as clearly. 

• The quickest and most effective way of eliminating feelings of stress and panic 

is to close your eyes and take several long, slow deep breaths. Breathing in this 

way calms your whole nervous system. Simultaneously you could give yourself 

some mental pep-talk by mentally repeating "I am calm and relaxed" or "I 

know I will do fine". 

• If your mind goes blank, don't panic! Panicking will just make it harder to recall 

information. Instead, focus on slow, deep breathing for about one minute. If 

you still can't remember the information then move on to another question and 

return to this question later. 

• After the exam don't spend endless time criticizing yourself for where you think 

you went wrong. Often our own self assessment is far too harsh. Congratulate 

yourself for the things you did right, learn from the bits where you know you 

could have done better, and then move on. 

Wishing you inner peace during exam time, 

Dr. Rick Cameron 

High School Counselor 

RCameron@isstavanger.no 

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News from the Exams Coordinator 


High School/Middle School News 


IB2 MOCK EXAM SCHEDULE: January 2004 

From Lynn Park, 21st November 2003 – first draft 

Day Morning Afternoon 

Day 1 (Wednesday 14th 

Jan) 

English A1 HL (2h) 

English A1 SL (1h30m) 



Economics HL (1h + 1h) 

Economics SL (1h) 

Psychology HL (2h) 

Psychology SL (2h) 

Day 2 (Thursday 15th Jan) 

Economics HL (2h) 

Economics SL (2h) 

Psychology HL (2h + 1h) 

Psychology SL (1h) 

Day 3 (Friday 16th Jan) History HL (2h 30m) 

Chemistry HL (1h 15m) 

Chemistry SL (1h) 

Day 4 (Monday 19th Jan) English A1 HL (2h) 




Day 5 (Tuesday 20th Jan) Maths HL (3h) 

Math Methods (2h) 

Math Studies (2h) 

Day 6 (Wednesday 21st 

Jan) 

Day 7 (Thursday 22nd Jan) 

Day 8 (Friday 23rd Jan) 

Norsk A1 SL (1h30m) 

French A1 SL (1h30m) 

Polish A1 SL (1h30m) 

Physics HL (1h15m) 

Physics SL (1h) 

Biology HL (1h15m) 

Biology SL (1h) 

French B (1h30m + 1h30m) 

Spanish B (1h30m + 1h30m) 

Spanish ab initio (1h30m + 

1h30m) 

History HL (1h + 1h30m) 

History SL (1h + 1h30m) 

Chemistry HL (1h + 2h15m) 

Chemistry SL (45m + 

1h15m) 

Norsk A1 SL (1h30m) 

French A1 SL (1h30m) 

Polish A1 SL (1h30m) 

Maths HL (2h) 

Math Methods (1h) 

Math Studies (1h) 

Physics HL (1h + 2h15m) 

Physics SL (45m + 1h15m) 

Biology HL (1h + 2h15m) 

Biology SL (45m + 1h15m) 

Art HL + SL (exhibition – 

individual times to be 

arranged throughout the day) 

Make-up exam time 

NOTE: 

All students will attend normal classes until the first day of the examinations. 

IB Diploma and Certificate students will have Study Leave from Wednesday 14th January to Friday 23rd 

January 2004, only attending school to take the Mock examinations. 

All IB Mock examinations will be held in the basement. Morning examinations will begin at 0830. Afternoon 

examinations will begin at 1330. Students may need to make special arrangements for transport home from 

school if they have long examinations in the afternoon. 

Thoughts from the Middle and 

High School principal 

It’s almost December and the holidays 

are clearly in sight, as is a new year, 

2004! It’s not uncommon for that to be a 

time for making those resolutions. One 

of those resolutions might be to become 

a person of positive influence. 

Teachers and parents know all too 

well that children learn by watching, listening 

and then doing. So the integrity 

of the model is crucial to the learning 

outcome. It follows that to have a positive 

impact on the lives of others "a person 

of influence has integrity with 

people." 

Maxwell and Dornan write, "The need 

for integrity today is perhaps as great as 

it has ever been. And it is absolutely 

essential for anyone who desires to 

become a person of influence. Integrity 

is the foundation upon which many 

other qualities are built, such as 

respect, dignity, and trust. Integrity 

commits itself to character over personal 

gain, to people over things, to 

service over power, to principle over 

convenience, to the long view over the 

immediate." 

Students at ISS are encouraged to 

challenge themselves in these ways 

through the homeroom advisory program 

in Middle School, service activities 

in both Middle and High School, 

and attention to respecting themselves, 

each other and their environment. 

Developing integrity takes time as it 

requires the maturation of the concepts 

of morals and ethics. Maxwell and 

Dornan state,"Developing integrity is 

‘an inside job’" and then go on to deal 

with three common misconceptions 

about integrity: 

1. “Integrity is not determined by 

circumstances". "…you are 

responsible for your choices. Your 

circumstances are as responsible for 

your character as a mirror is for your 

looks. What you see only reflects 

what you are." 

2. “Integrity is not based on credentials". 

"Character comes from who 

we are, not what we are." 

“Credentials are transient, …turn the 

focus to rights, …add value to only 

one person, …look to past accomplishments, 

…can only get you in 

the door. Character is permanent, 

…keeps the focus on responsibilities, 

…adds value to many people, 

…builds a legacy for the future and 

gets you in the door and keeps you 

there." 

3. “Integrity is not to be confused 

with reputation”. While reputation 

might be more easily recognized in 

the short term, "a good reputation 

only exists because it is a reflection 

of a person’s character". It really is 

who you are when nobody’s looking. 

These are the challenges for our students 

as they grow. Choosing to do ‘the 

right thing’ based on integrity will not 

always be the popular choice, and certainly 

not the easiest or most comfort- 

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able route. But the accumulation of 

those decisions will build strong foundations 

for a person of integrity and 

influence. Integrity is not always the 

easiest concept to explain and so here 

are five questions Maxwell and Dornan 

provide to help the reader reflect on 

what’s going on ‘inside’, at the building 

site of character. Take some time to 

think about these and maybe discuss 

them at home. 

Questions to help you measure your 

integrity 

1. How well do I treat people from 

whom I can gain nothing? 

2. Am I transparent with others? 

3. Do I role-play based on the 

person(s) I’m with? 

4. Am I the same person when I’m in 

the spotlight as I am when I’m 

alone? 

5. Do I quickly admit wrongdoing 

without being pressed to do so? 

Ultimately, rising from the respect 

shown to others and the high standards 

maintained, the prize for those people 

with integrity is the trust of others, 

allowing the potential for positive influence 

to increase greatly. 

(All quotes taken from Becoming a 

person of influence: how to positively 

impact the lives of others John C. 

Maxwell and Jim Dornan, 1997) 

HS News and Events 

Looking back over the previous two 

weeks there is much to report on and 

much to be proud of. 

The College Fair was very successful 

for students and college representatives 

alike. Students gathered many ‘inside 

tips’ from the people who ‘build classes 

for their colleges’ each year, while the 

representatives met with our students 

and were excited by the calibre and 

overall level of interest. Lots of good 

questions were asked that afternoon. 

The following evening the HS ISTA 

group performed their piece ’58 degrees 

north’ and the audience (and the cast) 

were simply blown away! A wonderful 

performance of student created and 

directed work was received with great 

enthusiasm by the assembled ISTA 

schools participating in the event. 

Meanwhile the MUN group were 

attending their first Iberian Model 

United Nations in Lisbon. Their preparation 

and performance throughout the 

meeting was commended by the organizer 

describing them as "outstanding-- 

well behaved, cooperative, excellent in 

debate, and very well informed." They 

have been invited to return next year and 

to provide student as a debate chair, 

such was the quality of their contribution. 

Looking on to the coming weeks, the 

end of the semester and the school 

examinations are on the horizon. My 

thanks to Dr. Cameron for ‘heading 

them off at the pass’ with his timely 

advice about managing exam stress. 

The High School/Middle School winter 

concert will warm everyone’s heart 

on Wednesday, December 3rd and the 

High School Dance on Saturday, 

December 6th will provide lots of holiday 

spirit. The last of school, Thursday, 

December 18th will be a half day for 

high school students and there will be 

post-exam bowling competition for all 

students and teachers that morning. 

More details in the last Informer of 

2003! 

Jayne Lund 

Principal 

Dates for your calendar 

December 3rd: MS/HS Concert 

December 6th: Winter Formal 

December 12th: 17th: Semester Exams 

for 9th, 10th and 11th grade -- Classes 

for 12th grade 

December 18th: End of 2nd Quarter/ 

1st Semester 

Half day for HS students 

2004 

January 1st: Happy New Year! 

January 7th: School opens. 

Third quarter, second semester begins 

January 14th – 23rd: Exams for 12th 

grade students 

Middle School 

Many congratulations to everyone, 

teachers, parents and students, involved 

in the ISTA festival. The weekend was 

a tremendous success and the visiting 

schools had a terrific time. Our students 

were the first group to perform on 

Friday evening and they certainly took 

my breath away! Tumultuous applause 

proved that I wasn’t just the ‘proud principal’ 

in my reaction to the piece. 

Thanks and buckets of bouquets to Ms 

Landis for her work with the students 

and to her and the team of teachers and 

parents that helped with the organization 

of the event. 

We will be welcoming back Mr 

Keereman and Mrs Febvay next week, 

along with the 7th and 8th grade 

Spanish students, and looking forward 

to hearing of their exchange experiences. 

By all accounts there has been 

lots of fun and learning in Barcelona 

this week. 

The talent of our students knows no 

end, and the winter concert will be the 

next opportunity for the students to 

share their talents with us - a wonderful 

way to get into the holiday spirit. 

The "thoughts from the principal" 

article this week may provide some food 

for thought with your students, particularly 

the ten questions that help identify 

integrity. We are all aware of the need to 

continue to help students develop an 

understanding of ‘respect’ and the way 

we treat each other and our environment. 

Destructive behaviour, whether it 

is a personal jibe at someone, or damaging 

property, creates a negative atmosphere 

and it is our responsibility as 

teachers and parents to help young people 

realize that they have a significant 

part to play in creating a positive atmosphere 

by their actions. As the saying 

goes, "Middle Schooler, a work in 

progress". 

Jayne Lund 

Principal 

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MS NEWS & EVENTS 

As December approaches, the middle 

school continues to be a busy and active 

place. Many 7th and 8th grade Spanish 

students have spent this week in 

Barcelona on the Spanish exchange and 

are having great fun and improving their 

Spanish at the same time! You can follow 

all their adventures by logging onto 

the school website and follow the links 

for middle school/class pages/Spanish 

Trip 2003/04. 

Next week is a busy week for the middle 

school. On December 3rd, the first 

MS/HS concert of the year will take 

place. Please come along and enjoy 

some wonderful entertainment from the 

MS and HS bands and choirs. 

The first MS dance of the year takes 

place on Friday, December 5th. The 

‘Reindeer Rock’ will take place from 

7pm until 10pm and is a semi-formal 

occasion. The evening will include 

snacks, great music and dancing, a raffle 

and photos to remember the occasion 

(20kr). 6th graders are asked to bring 

baked goods, 7th grade – 1 litre of soda 

and 8th grade – a bag of chips. 

It won’t seem long until the last week 

of school, and as usual, the middle 

school will be continuing with a regular 

class schedule until the last day of 

school. On Thursday, December 18th, 

the schedule will be a little different. All 

middle school students and teachers will 

be going Ten Pin Bowling from 9:30 

until 12 noon. For a small charge of 25 

kr, all middle school students will play 

three games (price also includes shoe 

hire). This will be the final house activity 

of 2nd quarter. Please send in the 

25kr to your child/children’s homeroom 

teacher. In the afternoon of December 

18th, the middle school students will 

return to their regular scheduled classes. 

The basketball season in now well 

underway. The boys JV team have 

played five games already and have won 

all five games….congratulations boys! 

The girls JV team is busy training for 

their first games. Go Vikings! 

A big thank you once again to all the 

families who kindly hosted student/s 

during the recent MS ISTA festival. All 

of the students had a great time and 

thoroughly enjoyed your kind hospitality. 

Thank you! 

Important Dates for your Calendar 

Nov 22nd-30th: Spanish Exchange to 

Barcelona 

Dec 3rd: MS/HS Concert, 7:30pm 

Dec 5th: MS Dance 7pm-10pm. 

Dec 18th - Last day of school – Ten Pin 

Bowling (am) 

Jan 7th - Back to school 

Jan 13th - MS Recognition Ceremony 

(Q2) – 9am. 

Carol Murray 

MS Coordinator 

cmurray@isstavanger.no 

THE SWIMMING SEASON IS ABOUT TO START AGAIN! 

Everyone in Middle and High school is welcome to join the ISS swimming 

team. 

This year the NECIS swimming tournament is in Luxemburg, March 26th-28th 

and you can participate if you wish. 

Practices: 

Fitness room ISS: Tuesdays from 15.15 to 16.30, 

Swimming pool: Thursdays from 15.30 to 17.00 

and Saturdays from 16.00 to 17.00. 

The first training session (fitness) is on Tuesday, January 13th. 

I would like to invite all swimmers to an information meeting on 

Friday December 12th in the Cafeteria at 12.30 for MS and 13.00 for HS. 

Mrs. Rianne Hettema 

Swimming Head Coach 

Mrs. Barbara Ramstad 

Mrs. Christin McConnell 

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Primary School News 




Our Primary School students are 

working hard, preparing for the Winter 

Concert on Thursday, December 11th 

at 7:00 p.m. (The students need to be at 

school by 6:30 p.m.) Our kindergarten 

through fifth grade students will be performing. 

This is always a wonderful 

event and we encourage all families to 

attend. 

On December 5th, our Dutch students 

will present a traditional Dutch 

"Sinterklaas Fest". Sinterklaas and his 

helpers will be here. 

The Primary School students will 

travel to the Soma Farm on December 

4th (K-2) and December 12th (3-5). 

They will have hands-on experiences 

with the animals, go caroling, meet the 

Norwegian Santa Claus (Julenissen), 

play in the straw, and also taste a bit of 

Norway with warm rice pudding and 

julegrøt. 

December 9th at 8:30 is our Santa 

Lucia celebration. Some of our primary 

school children will be dressed in white, 

carrying candles and singing the traditional 

Lucia song. The procession will 

visit all elementary classes and hand out 

buns. An explanation of this tradition is 

mentioned in the Norwegian News following 

the PS School News. 

Also on December 9th, "Santa Claus" 

will visit the primary school students 

when they will have their picture taken 

with him. The Parent Association will 

be donating these pictures and give them 

to each child to take home at the end of 

the week. 

FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS AND 

PARENTS – An informational meeting 

will be held Monday, December 15th at 

7:00p.m. for our Fifth grade experience 

at Gullingan Leirskole. This trip is 

scheduled for January 19th-23rd. We 

will discuss the program and activities 

planned along with supply list and cost, 

and of course, questions and/or concerns 

you may have. This year the students 

will be having a "skiing experience" 

along with orienteering, nature study 

and outdoor play. Should you not be 

able to attend this meeting, we will be 

sending home a summary of this information. 

(Fourth grade will have an 

information meeting later in the school 

year.) 

The ISS Primary School Reading 

Class Challenge, Soar into Reading, 

sponsored by the Parent Association 

ends November 28th. An incredible 

amount of reading is going on in the 

Primary School. Students are anxiously 

watching their grade-level soar. 

Monday, December 1st is the last day 

for the student to turn in their reading 

sheets. 

The Parent Tip for this week comes 

from the National Parent Information 

Network with information from an article 

(The Respectful Child) written by 

Elizabeth Pantly. 

Webster defines "respect" as …, "to 

show honor or esteem for. To treat with 

deference and regard." How can we 

raise respectful children? 

1. Teach through actions 

"Do as I say, not as I do" sounds like a 

fun idea, but as a parenting tool it rarely 

(if ever) works. You are your child’s 

first and most important teacher. Just as 

children learn to talk by listening to us 

talk, they learn how to treat others by 

following our lead. Watch how you 

treat, not only your own children, but 

other people you come in contact with 

during the day. What are you teaching 

your kids? 

2. Teach more than just manners. 

"Thank you" can be said as a polite compliment, 

or can be said with sarcasm and 

attitude fit for a back alley. When we 

teach our children manners, we must 

also discuss the not-so-obvious details – 

such as using a polite tone of voice, and 

using real words (such as yes instead of 

"uh huh"). These are not things our children 

are born knowing. We need to 

teach these important facets of good 

manners. 

3. Provide positive and consistent discipline. 

Parents with knowledge and skills to 

tackle the job of raising children will 

find it easier to raise respectful children. 

When you have good parenting skills 

you will find that discipline is an easy 

task. This means reading a few good 

books or taking parenting a class to help 

maintain control of the parent/child relationship 

in a way that fosters respect in 

the family. 

You may find a selection of excellent 

resources in our High School Library. 

Mrs. Donna Seymour will be glad to 

assist you in choosing and checking out 

a reference book. 

4. Be firm but fair. 

Letting children get away with bad 

behavior only breeds more of the same. 

Make sure your child knows the rules of 

the family and that you discipline appropriately 

when rules are broken. Firm 

and fair discipline is not haphazard and 

does not change depending on your 

mood. It requires a consistency that 

your children can count on. (They may 

not like it, but they can count on it!) It 

is not the severity of a consequence that 

makes it effective, but the certainty of it. 

When your children know exactly what 

your expectations are, and that there will 

be a penalty for failing to meet those 

expectations, they will more likely 

behave in an appropriate manner. 

5. Praise good behavior. 

Your praise and encouragement have a 

tremendous impact on your child. 

"Praise" messages are not all verbal 

either. An "OK" hand signal, a wink, a 

smile, a hug all speak volumes to a child 

who has just done something right. 

These positive messages reinforce a 

child’s goodness, and encourage more 

of the same positive behavior. 

Thursday and Friday, November 20th 

and 21st, a group of our teachers attend- 

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ed the annual conference of European 

Council of International Schools in 

Hamburg, Germany. This was an excellent 

opportunity for our teachers to meet 

with other teachers from international 

schools from around Europe, and to 

attend presentations about current issues 

in education. This is just one opportunity 

our teachers utilize to enhance their 

professional development. 

Mark your calendar with the following 

dates: 

December 3 MS/HS Concert 

December 4 Grades K-2 go 

to Soma Farm 

December 5 Dutch Assembly 

December 9 Santa Lucia 

December 9 Pictures with "Santa Claus" 

December 11 PS Winter Concert 

December 12 Grades 3-5 go to 

Soma Farm 

December 16 Juletrefest 

December 18 End of First semester 

December 19/ Christmas Vacation 

January 6 

January 7 Return to School 

Beginning of second 

semester 

As always, please do not hesitate to 

contact me or your child’s teacher with 

any comments or questions you may 

have. 


Dr. Linda Zielinski 

Primary School Principal 

LZielinski@isstavanger.no 

Dear Parents, 

Please let me know if your child is 

withdrawing from ISS. 

A "Withdrawal Form" needs to be 

completed by you so school transcripts 

and health records can be 

available for you on the last day of 

school. 

If you wish the records to be mailed 

directly to the new school, please let 

me have the address. 

Thank you for your help. 

Mrs. Kimble Walsh-Knarvik 

Primary School Office 

KWKnarvik@isstavanger.no 


From the Norwegian Department 

Soma farm 

– December 4th and 12th - 

The ISS primary students will visit a 

Norwegian farm on Thursday the 4th of 

December (Kg through 2nd grade) 

and Friday, the 12th of December (3rd 

through 5th grade). 

The children will get 

to greet and cuddle piglets, 

chicks, mice and bunnies as 

well as take a look at other 

farm animals. 

They will 

also jump in 

the hay, go 

caroling 

around the 

Christmas 

tree and 

meet the 

Norwegian 

Santa Claus, Julenissen. Rice porridge, 

julegrøt, will be served. 

Please dress the children in warm 

clothing! The barn can be very cold in 

December! 

The school will cover part of the expenses, 

but each child will need to bring 

NOK 50, - and give this to 

the classroom teacher. We 

look forward to an exciting 

day! 


Sankta 

Lucia 

Sankta Lucia – 

Lucia means light, 

and Scandinavians 

treasure it especially 

during the darkest 

months of the 

year. Legend has it 

Lucia was a young woman in Italy who 

was martyred for her faith and love for 

the poor during the 3rd Century. She is 

celebrated throughout Scandinavia with 

a light procession on the morning of 

December 13th. 

Coinciding with Santa Lucia is the 

old, norse LUSSI NATT. Norwegians 

used to believe the darkest night of the 

year to be between the 12th and the 13th 

of December. Evil spirits were about 

and people stayed indoors. Baking was 

to be done prior to this evening. 

Today we find the Lucia tradition in 

homes and schools around Norway. At 

ISS, children from 2nd grade will be 

dressed in white, carry candles and sing 

the traditional Lucia song. The procession 

will visit all primary classes and 

hand out boller (buns). Due to scheduling 

challenges we will celebrate Lucia 

on the morning of December 9th. 

Anne Lise Riedel 

Tove Karin Sørvåg 

Randi Øglænd-Sandved 

Liz Bannister 

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NEWS from the Primary MUSIC Department 

NEWS FROM THE DUTCH DEPARTMENT 

Welcome to the 

2003.... 

Featuring............. 

The all new Kindergarten, First and 2nd Grade 

choir. Over 60 children sing 'Christmas is Love' 

and an old favorite, 'Jingle Bell Rock' 

Primary Winter 

Concert 

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4th Graders sing the Beatles and accompany songs 

with the beautiful sound of handbells. 

WE INVITE YOU ALL 

to come and watch 

our traditional Dutch 

SINTERKLAAS 

CELEBRATION 

Sinterklaas and his helpers 

are coming to the theatre at ISS 

on Friday December 5 

at 9.00 a.m. 

Over time, St. Nicolas became the 

patron saint of sailors and merchants, 

and especially of children. During the 

12th and 13th centuries, Holland built 

no fewer than 23 churches dedicated to 

St. Nicholas, of which many are still 

standing. Amsterdam adopted St. 

Nicolas as its patron saint, and Rome 

declared that December 6 should be the 

official day to celebrate St. Nicolas. 

Sinterklaas in The Netherlands 

A group of students perform the 'Chimney Sweep's 

Rap' our new mix of 'Black Light Theater' from the 

Czech Republic & 'Stomp' originating in England. 

2nd & 3rd Grade Choirs sing in two part harmony 

for the very first time. 

_ 

_ 

3rd and 4th Grade Girls sing 'Kyrie' in Latin. 

5th Grade sing in three parts bringing English 

song, handbells and Indian dancers together under 

a moonlit sky. 

We look forward 

to seeing you in the 

Lovelace theater at 

7.00 p.m. on Thursday, 

the 11th December. 

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Magda & 

Kindergarten 

1 st Grade 

2 nd Grade 

3 rd Grade 

4 th Grade 

5 th Grade 

The story of Sinterklaas 

The annual celebration of Sinterklaas, or 

St. Nicolas, is an event which has been 

celebrated for many centuries. It is celebrated 

in most Roman Catholic countries 

and is mainly a celebration for 

small children. 

St. Nicolas lived from 271 A.D. until 

December 6 in 342 (some sources say 

343) in Myra in Turkey. He came from 

a wealthy family, but when his parents 

died because of an epidemic, he distributed 

his wealth among the poor and 

became a priest. Later he became the 

Archbishop of Myra, and the stories of 

his good deeds were told across the 

Mediterranean. Desperate sailors who 

called upon the Good Bishop to ease 

stormy seas were heard, and prison 

walls started to crumble when victims of 

persecution prayed to him. St. Nicolas 

saved young children from a butcher’s 

knife and dropped dowries into shoes of 

penniless maidens. 

Now, Sinterklaas lives in Spain, all 

Dutch children know that. Sinterklaas 

spends most of the year in Spain recording 

the behaviour of all children in a big 

red book, while his helper Black Peter 

stocks up presents which will be delivered 

during the night between December 

5 and 6. 

During the first weeks of November, 

Sinterklaas gets on his white horse, 

Peter (Piet) swings a huge sack full of 

gifts over his shoulder, and the three of 

them go on board of a steamship heading 

to the Netherlands. Around mid- 

November they arrive in a harbour town 

-a different one every year- where they 

are formally greeted by the Mayor and a 

delegation of citizens, and welcomed by 

many children. Their parade through 

town is being watched on television by 

the whole country and marks the beginning 

of the Sinterklaas season. 

The old bishop and his mate are suddenly 

everywhere at once. At night they ride 

across Holland’s rooftops and 

Sinterklaas listens through the chim- 

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NEWS FROM THE DUTCH DEPARTMENT 


International Friendship Group 


neys, and makes sure that the carrots and 

hay the children have left for the horse 

in their shoes by the fireplace get 

exchanged by a small gifts or some 

candy. During the day, Sinterklaas and 

Piet are even busier: they are visiting 

schools, hospitals, department stores, 

restaurants, offices and many private 

homes. Piet rings doorbells, scatters 

sweets through the slightly opened 

doors and leaves basketfuls of presents 

by the front door. How do they manage 

to be all over The Netherlands and other 

countries, like Norway, at once? This is 

all thanks to Sinterklaas’ helpers, the 

Black Peters…. 

Visiting Norway 

Sinterklaas and his helpers arrive by 

steamboat this year on November 30 at 

the harbour of Tananger. On that day, the 

Dutch Society arranges a great party for 

Sinterklaas for all the Dutch citizens of 

Rogaland. 

Sinterklaas can stay only for a few hours 

but his helpers stay longer and bring joy 

to all the Dutch children. 

Sinterklaas comes back on December 5. 

He will then visit the International 

School of Stavanger! 

Kaatje De Gruyter 

Dutch teacher 

FREDSLYS 

What's that? 

It's Norway's most extensive event 

promoting world peace and it's arranged 

by REDD BARNA (Save the Children) 

'Redd Barna's Fredslys started up 

in 1994 when that year's General 

Secretary, Tor Elden, had the idea for a 

'Peace Action' for children. There were 

two arrangements that year, one in Oslo 

and the other in 'Kardemomme By' in the 

Animal Park in Kristiansand. Children 

paraded with fire torches in both places 

as a symbol of World Peace. When the 

torches eventually went out the idea of a 

continuously burning flame was born. 

A large boulder with a natural hollow in 

it was placed in Kardemomme By. This 

is known as the Children's Peace 

Monument. The flame was lit on the 

1st of September 1996 and will burn 

until no child is suffering the terrors of 

war. Around the flame are placed smaller 

stones with the names of countries 

where war is still rife. When war is over 

in a particular country the stone is 

removed. When there are no more 

stones the flame can be extinguished.' 

REDD BARNA's FREDSLYS 

begins every year on the 1st of 

December at the Children's Peace 

Monument in the Animal Park in 

Kristiansand. It ends in Oslo on the 

10th of December, the day the Nobel 

Peace Prize is awarded. The 

'Fredsfakkeltog' (torchlight procession 

for peace) congregates outside the 

Rådhus (town hall) in Oslo and the winner 

of the Nobel Peace Prize is presented 

with the last of a succession of torches 

which have carried the Peace Flame 

from Kristiansand. 

The idea behind REDD BARNA's 

Fredslys is to allow children to 

express their desire for World Peace in a 

quiet and very moving ceremony. Every 

year over 150,000 school children in 

Norway unite to show the world that this 

is what they want. They want everyone 

to think of the millions of children who 

are suffering unbelievable hardships and 

having their families broken up and the 

world as they know it in ruins. 

Torchlight processions are held by 

children all over Norway between the 

1st and 10th of December. This year 

the candlelit Parade for Peace by IFG, 

YEPA, SWEC and the children in preschool 

will begin at 09:00 on Monday 

1st December. Families and friends 

may congregate in the school lobby 

area. May we remind you that this is a 

silent parade. Please do not try to attract 

attention of anyone who is participating 

in it. It’s a time for reflection, prayers 

for peace in the world and a solemn tribute 

to children around the world. 

Welcome! 

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International Friendship Group 

On the Environmental Side of Things... 

MOTLEY CREW 

CONCERT 

Friday 6th February 

19:00 – 21:00 

Lovelace Theatre, ISS 

We are looking for a motley crew of 

entertainers from the student body, 

staff, parents and friends. 

musical acts – comedy acts 

– skits 

magic – roller blading – 

jump roping 

etc. – etc. – etc. 

What can YOU do? 

Please let us know if you 

would like to be involved. 

We’ve had several successful 

Motley Crew Concerts 

in previous years. 

Let’s make this 

the best one 

yet! 

Send the details of your act to IFG 

c/o main office. 

GINGERBREAD HOUSE Raffle 

Kr.10 for three 

tickets 

Organised by IFG 

Wish Upon a STAR 

Kr 5 for each star to hang on the tree 

Organised by YEPA 

All proceeds are for 

Chernobyl Children Lifeline 

*RAY SPEEDY* 

MAGIC SHOW 

JUGGLERS 

FACE PAINTING 

Friday 16th January, 2004 

18:00 – 19:30 

Lovelace Theatre 

ISS 

Tickets: Kr. 40 on sale in the main office 

(book early - assigned seats) 

BY CHRISTINE KEMP 

Final tips from WWF for health in the 

home. 

LIVING ROOM and BEDROOM 

Furniture, television, other electrical 

appliances, carpets, rugs, soft furnishings 

and clothes which have been dry 

cleaned often contain chemicals that are 

stain repellent or fire retardent. Many 

chemicals used as flame retardants 

(brominated flame retardants) persist for 

a long time in the environment, accumulate 

in our bodies and can disrupt our 

natural hormone systems. Not all of 

these chemicals or products can be 

avoided, of course, but we can reduce 

our exposure to them in the living room 

and bedroom. 

Volatile organic chemicals (VCOs) 

are a range of chemicals, many of which 

have hazardous properties. Some are 

carcinogenic and can irritate our lungs, 

and some may also be greenhouse gases 

which contribute to climate change. 

AVOID: 

- synthetic carpets, carpet underlay or 

upholstery with synthetic foams, foam 

rubber, latex or plastic coverings - these 

emit VOCs 

- Chemical finishes such as stain 

repellents and brominated flame retardants 

on furniture or carpets 

- re-carpeting or ripping out carpets if 

you are pregnant 

- having too many electrical appliances 

such as computers, TVs and 

videos, in your bedrooms 

- dry cleaning clothes wherever possible 

BUY: 

- carpets made from organic natural 

fibres such as wool, cotton, rattan or jute 

- curtains, carpets or upholstery containing 

little or no brominated flame 

retardants or stain repellents 

- computers and monitors carrying the 

TCO 95 eco-label, which limits the 

amount of brominated flame retardant in 

the product 

- machine washable clothes 

- clothes with fewer chemical treatments 

such as stain repellents 

CHANGE: 

- carpets for wooden, ceramic or cork 

floorings 

- synthetic carpets for ones made from 

natural fibres, when replacing your old 

carpet 

- air fresheners for fresh air - open 

your windows! If you can't do that, use 

natural odour eaters such as a bowl of 

baking soda, or natyural fragrances such 

as potpourri 

- fragranced products such as deoderants 

and hairsprays for unfragranced or 

naturally fragranced products 

NURSERY 

Babies are more susceptible to the 

adverse effects of toxic chemicals than 

adults, so it's particularly important to 

pay attention to their wellbeing. Most of 

the advice for LIVING ROOMS and 

BEDROOMS is relevant to the nursery, 

but, in addition: 

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On the Environmental Side of Things... 

AVOID: 

- polycarbonate-plastic baby feeding 

bottles. The vast majority of plastic 

feeding bottles are made from polycarbonate 

which contains bisphenol A, a 

hormone disrupting chemical that can 

leach into the liquid inside. Wherever 

possible, breast feeding is always the 

best option. 

- using old and worn plastic baby bottles 

- using dummies (pacifiers) and PVC 

toys that are more than two years old - 

they may contain phthalates, which are 

now banned in newer dummies and children's 

plastic toys 

- painting, stripping old paint or using 

DIY products which emit fumes, when 

you're pregnant 

BUY: 

- baby bottles that are not made of 

polycarbonate 

- children's teething products and 

dummies from a reputable source 

- non-flexible plastic or wooden toys 

- children's clothes and pyjamas without 

plastic logos or chemical treatments 

CHANGE: 

- your baby's food to organic produce, 

whenever possible 

- polycarbonate feeding bottles for 

alternatives - and replace scratched and 

worn ones every few months. 

BY CHRISTINE KEMP 


Parents Association News 

SOAR INTO READING 


This is the last week of the Parent Association sponsored Reading Incentive 

Program for the Primary School. 

The numbers are really "taking off", so congratulations to all the students contributing 

to the thousands of minutes read so far! 

Remember to get all your sheets in for the final tally by the deadline of 12:00 

NOON, Monday, 1st December. 

Maureen Jones and Suzanne Gross 

Pictures with Santa 

ON DECEMBER 9TH,TUESDAY 

FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL 

If Middle and High School students are interested 

we will gladly take your picture for a donation of 10kr. 

Any questions please contact Mindy Musaeus 

51 5753 81 or nils-min@online.no 

ISS CARNEVAL COMING SOON! 21 February 2004, 5-8pm. 

All students need to bring 2 bags of individually wrapped candy to 

the kiosk for the Carneval - after the holidays. Thank you. 

Attention Club/Group Leaders! 

Any requests for advertising or notices on the Bulletin Board can 

now be directed to Traci Weirich at traci@chello.no 

Lost & Found ITEMS will be on display in the Foyer 

on the dates listed below. After they are removed from display, they will be 

donated to Fretex. 

LOST & FOUND DISPLAY DATES 

10-11 December 2003 (Wednesday-Thursday) 

10-11 May 2004 (Wednesday-Thursday) 

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Classified ADs 

Charming Unique Gift Store 

Kirkegaten 8 Sandnes (below Sandnes Church) Tel:51 66 90 50 

OPENING HOURS: 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10.00 to 16.00, Friday 10.00 to 18.00, 

Saturday 10.00 to 14.00. 

CLOSED Sun- Mon 

Tempting homey gift items geared to please the most discriminating recipients 

Find something special for 

Dads, 

Moms 

Children, 

Friends 

Baby Showers 

Grandparents who have it all 

Lovely holiday themed décor will put you and your family in a festive 

mood! Cookie cutters and baking supplies for all seasons, original holiday 

candle holders, pillows and throws will all bring holiday cheer into your 

home! 

Beautiful home décor items include country oil lamps, New 

England wall décor, and beautifully decorated boxes in all sizes. Charming 

signs for your home will bring a smile to your guests and family. Tasteful 

baskets, pillows, blankets and country items will make your home feel 

warm and special. 

Animal lovers are also well catered to with a wide variety of items just 

for you. You can find many items for your special pet or animal themed 

items to decorate your home. 



Christmas is near! 

Come meet the 

Reason 

for the 

Season! 

North Sea 

Baptist Church 

51 65 60 09/928 59 971 

Meeting at Timoteiveien 13 

Mariero (Adventkirken) 

Serving the English speaking 

community for 30 years. 

Wise Men Still Seek Him! 

A family Focused Fellowship 

www.nsbc.no 

Experience the service & low 

fares around the world!! 


Stavanger 

International 

Church 

An inter-denominational congregation 

serving the community with 

services in English since 1971 

Sunday Morning Worship 

10:00 a.m. 

(Nursery Care provided) 

We gather for worship at 

Hetland Church 

Storhaugveien 2, Stavanger 

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 

• Worship in English 

• Family Fellowship 

• Sunday School 

• Bible Studies 

• Special Christmas 

Services 

WELCOME! 

Call the church office 

for more information 

tel. 51 56 48 43 

A wide range of children’s party decorations for a popular 

themed birthday will make you the ‘coolest’ parent around. Football/soccer, 

ballet, dinosaur, Bob the Builder, pirates and unicorn themed plates, napkins, cups 

and table covers are only a few of the wide range of products stocked. 

You can find 

your budding ballerina or 

dancer a real ballerina outfit for classes, shows or just for fun. We also 

stock beautiful jewellery boxes sure to please any little girl. 

• Are you planning a vacation, a holiday, 

a shopping trip or just want to get away? 

• Looking for a great deal? 

• Looking for a particular destination? 

You find us atLøkkeveien 57, Stavanger 

#51 53 63 00 www.crown.no 

We have over 15 years experience and our staff 

speaks several languages. 

For additional information: 

www.sic.no 

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STAVANGER PARTNER INFORMATION NETWORK 

Stavanger Anglican/Episcopal Church 

Where are we? 

Løkkeveien 59 

For more details visit 

our website 

www.stavangeranglicans.net 

or phone Revd DAVE LEWIS 

on 

5155 6712 

CHRISTMAS DAY 

10.00am 

Children’s Service with your 

favourite toy and Holy Communion 

The MISTRAL SINGERS 

7 th December 

10.00am 

Children’s 

Christingle 

Service 

with 

Presentation 

from The Bible 

Story Club 

____________ 

14 th and 21 st 

December 

10.00am 

Holy Communion 

____________ 

23 rd December 

6.00pm 

Traditional 

Service of 9 

Lessons and 

Carols 

____________ 

28 th December 

10.00am 

Holy Communion 

________ 

have stopped meeting (singing) for this year, and would like to wish everyone 

a very joyous holiday season! We will resume rehearsals on 

Wednesday 14th January, 2004 in the Band Room at ISS, at 7pm. 

We are planning to branch out into BARBERSHOP QUARTET REPERTOIRE, 

so please come along and join us next year if you think this might be something 

for you! 

More details available from Veronica Cosgriff at ISS: VCosgriff@isstavanger.no 

WHO ARE WE? 

We are a voluntary organization, made up of people like you, dedicated to helping English-speaking residents in 

the Stavanger area. We publish an extensive INFORMATION GUIDE (120 NOK), 

as well as answer specific questions via email (spin@shell.com). 

WHAT CAN WE TEACH YOU? 

SPIN organizes WORKSHOPS several times a year. Expert guest speakers, from Norway and abroad, 

provide much needed information and insight on various expatriate issues. 

The setting is the beautiful Hummeren Hotel in Tananger. 

Topics have included: Cross Cultural Communication, The Accompanying Spouse, Raising Multilingual 

Children, Third Culture Kids, Financing for Dummies. 

We are always looking for workshop ideas from YOU! 

DON’T SIT HOME ALONE – JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY SOCIALS! 

With up to 60 people in attendance, you are sure to meet many new-found friends and acquaintances. 

Expat women have their clubs, but this offers a rare opportunity for the men to meet others as well! 

Attendees come from all over the world and include many local Norwegians. 

Venues have included drinks and quiz nights, bowling, darts, billiards, potlucks, and BBQ’s. 

Check out our website for the next evening of fun (www.spin.no)! 

Become a FRIEND OF SPIN (50 NOK) and receive our quarterly newsletter with local tidbits and the latest 

info on what is going on within our organization. 

SPIN: Tel 51693210 spin@shell.com www.spin.no 

BERIT VIK’S PIANOSKOLE - SANDNES 

Piano lessons. Graded exams and Theory exams. All grades. 

Experienced piano teacher and representative of 

Associated board of The Royal School of Music in Norway. 

Please contact for info: 51 66 51 71 

ASSOCIATED BOARD 

OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC 

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These quality businesses wish you and your family a happy holiday season 

Bead Magic 

Popular beaded jewellery for all 

occasions, all styles. 

Compass Accountants 

Get professional help for your 

home taxes and business needs. 

English Language Books 

Supply your child with educational 

and fun books in English 

Party Piñatas 

Colourful and fun, party piñatas 

will make every occasion special. 

SPIN 

THE resource for expatriates in 

Norway. Packed with information. 

Calico 

Beautiful and charming gifts for the home and 

family. A wide assortment of party needs for 

children, gifts for Dad, children’s dance 

outfits, all manner of holiday baking needs, 

enchanting house décor items, traditional 

holiday items, stunning country and 

Americana inspired items. 

Body and Soul 

Indulge in luxury! Wide variety of 

beauty treatments available. 

Computer Lessons 

Learn computer technology in the 

privacy of your home. 

Frame Elektronikk 

Treat yourself to over 90 English 

language channels! 

Reflexology For Health 

Repair your body’s damage nonintrusively, 

non-chemically. 

Stavanger-Web 

Keep in touch with events in 

Stavanger! A very complete guide. 

And introducing our newest members 

Business Advantage 

Supplying all your office admin 

needs. Prices very affordable. 

Det Sunne Hus 

Pedagogic toys, games, house decor 

at a competitive price. 

Little People Clothing 

Name brand clothing for ages 0-12. 

Nothing over 200 kr! 

Royal-T Computer Service 

Computer repair and optimisation. 

Fast reliable service.. 

Viking Flooring 

Have a master craftsman install 

your hardwood floors. 

Art Dekor 

Discover a world of stunning original and 

affordable art work here in Stavanger! A wide 

variety of art mediums available from artists 

around the world. Give your loved one an 

original gift from master craftsmen. Prices 

start at an unbelievable 50 kr! Original gifts 

for children, bosses, dads, cherished friends. 

VACCINATION 

Travel advice. 

No waiting. 

We have certified 

Travel Health TM nurse. 

51 93 86 80 

Sana Reisemedisin a.s 

Nordbøgaten 6, centre of Stavanger 

www.sana-reisemedisin.no 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS GIFTS to share!?! 

For those of you who are changing locations before the first of the year, we 

would just like to remind you that we still pick up anything that you do not 

need or wish to donate to the refugees. At the present we are in need of warm 

children's clothing, floor rugs and any small appliances that you may have. 

Any small toys, such as McDonalds toys or such, we would be very interested 

in receiving. We use these to give as small tokens of appreciation after 

each children's meeting that we hold each week. They are a very big reward for 

good behavior and for listening to the lessons and instructions. 

We would also be interested in any Christmas decorations or lights that 

you wish to sell for a nominal fee or donate. 

Thank you so much for all your help both in the past, presently and for the 

future. You have been such a wonderful blessing to so many and we extend their 

thanks to you. 

We will be traveling to America on December the 12th so our last pick up 

must be before December the 10th as this will be our last session out at the camp 

before our travels. 

With Heartfelt Thanks 

Sam and Betty Speer 

51 74 92 44 (home) 905 73 312 (Sam) 918 78 376 (Betty) 

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New London, USA, 19-23 July, 2004: 

International Children’s Conference on the Environment 

- something for you? 

The United Nations Environment Program, UNEP, is organising the 5th 

International Children’s Conference on the Environment, ICC, in July 2004. 

Children from all over the world will meet to share their concerns and 

ideas about the environment and to learn about ways to meet the challenges. 

Date: July 19 to 23, 2004 

Place: New London, Connecticut, USA 

Age group: 10 to 13 years 

Costs: Conference fee $350 (includes accomodation, food and 

program events), plus travel costs. 

ISS is a "MILJØFYRTÅRN"-school, an Environmental Lighthouse, and many children are 

involved in environmental issues. Why not apply to become a conference delegate? The 

child/group must have an adult chaperon - be it a parent or a teacher or someone else. There 

will also be an adult delegation from the Young Agenda 21 foundation in Stavanger at the 

conference - the foundation is applying to become host of the 2008 conference. 

Deadline for application is December 15th. You’ll find all necessary conference information 

at www.icc04.org. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Editor’s Page 


Issue dates for future Informers in the 2003-04 school year is: 12 December.., 

and then: 16 January, 30 january, 13 February, 27 February, 19 March, 

2 April, ......with deadlines always 3 days before - meaning Tuesdays at noon. 

The Informer is issued every two weeks, which amounts to 17-18 editions per school year. 

To have CLASSIFIED ADS published in the Informer, you can reach me in one of the the 

following ways: 

by e-mail: LHoie@isstavanger.no 

by phone: 51 55 43 22 (- to dictate tiny ads) 

by telefax: 51 55 43 01 (- for whatever) 

or just pass by the school with your advertisement on a diskette. 

The deadline is by 12 noon on Tuesdays = three days before the following Friday’s issue of 

the Informer. I prefer to receive your ads and eventual illustrations by e-mail or on a 

diskette. This saves me from actually writing the text in – I can just copy and paste it – and 

it reduces errors. 

I can read all commonly used file formats for pictures, like JPEG, GIF, TIFF or EPS. 

Please make sure that you enclose a copy of the original picture/illustration and not just a 

copy placed in your document. This is to avoid poor quality. 

The editor reserves the right to edit ads to fit the space requested by you. 

The prices are as follows: 

Companies Private persons ISS Teachers/Students 

Full page: NOK 1200,- NOK 600,- NOK 300,- 

Half page NOK 800,- NOK 400,- NOK 200,- 

Quarter page: NOK 400,- NOK 200,- NOK 100,- 

Eight of a page NOK 200 NOK 100,- NOK 50,- 

Families with children at ISS receive a free copy sent home in their youngest child’s backpack. 

Others wishing to subscribe may do so for the annual subscription rate of NOK 250,-. 

If you are a subscriber and wish to continue your subscription, an invoice will be sent to 

your address in the fall of 2003. Whether you are subscribing or advertising we will need 

your full name and address for invoicing. Thank you! 

The Informer is also issued on the ISS web-page: 

www.isstavanger.no 

Liv Nærland Høie, Editor 

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The Chef can be contacted at # 51 55 43 53 or JPDuc@isstavanger.no 

ISS Lunch Menu 1/12, 2003-30/1, 2004 

Hot Meal 

M 1/12 Fried rice 

T 2/12 Pasta Bolognese 

W 3/12 Pizza 

T 4/12 Sursteik 

F 5/12 Fish and chips 

M 8/12 Bacon pancakes 

T 9/12 Shepherd’s pie 

W 10/12 Hamburger and fries 

T 11/12 “Jularibba” (Norwegian Christmas pork ribs) 

F 12/12 Cod w/chopped eggs and butter 

M 15/12 Hotdog and mashed potatoes 

T 16/12 Macaroni and cheese 

W 17/12 Pizza 

T 18/12 Chicken Fricassée 

January 2004 

W 7/1 Hamburger and fries 

T 8/1 “Kjøttkaker” (Meatballs w/pea stew) 


M 12/1 Hotdog and fries 

T 13/1 Lasagna 

W 14/1 Pizza 

T 15/1 “Lapskaus” (Meat stew w/potatoes and vegetables) 

F 16/1 Bacalao 

M 19/1 Mexican stew with rice 

T 20/1 Pasta carbonara 

W 21/1 Baked potato with bacon 

T 22/1 “Pytt-i- panne” (Sausages, meat, potatoes and vegetables stew) 


M 26/1 Sweet and sour pork w/rice 

T 27/1 Moussaka 

W 28/1 Pizza 

T 29/1 “Kjød og Suppa” (Meat and Soup) 

F 30/1 Baked salmon 

In addition 

to the 

daily HOT 

MEAL for 

lunch, 

the 

cafeteria 

serves a 

“soup of 

the day” 

and a 

vegetarian 

option. 


For Informer deadlines - see Editor’s page! The Informer 

Absence call in line for students: 51 55 43 03 

Important Dates 

2003-2004 School Year 

November 

22-30 MS Spanish trip to Barcelona 

29 Nearly New Sale!, Basement Cafeteria, 13:00 - 15:00 

December 

3 Grades K-2 go to Soma Farm 

3 MS/HS Winter Concert, Lovelace Theater, 19:30 

4 Grades K-2 go to Soma Farm 

5 Dutch Assembly 

5 MS Dance “Raindeer Rock”, 19:00 - 22:00 

6 Swim for Terri, 14:00-18:00, Sandvigå, Sandvikbakken, Sandnes 

6 High School Winter Formal Dance, at ConocoPhillips, 19:00-23:00 

9 Santa Lucia parade, 08:30 

11 Primary School Winter Concert, Lovelace Theater, 19:00 

12 Grades 3-5 go to Soma Farm 

12, 15, 17 Semester examinations for 9th, 10th and 11th grade 

15 5th grade students/parents meeting about Leirskole to Gullingen., 19:00 

16 Juletrefest 

18 MS Ten Pin Bowling 

18 Half day for High School 

19.12.2003 - 6.1.2004 Christmas Vacation 

January 2004 

7 School resumes 

13 Middle School Recognition Ceremony, 09:00 

14-23 Mock exams for 12th grade students 

15 New Parent Orientation, 09:00 

20 Substitute Teacher Orientation, 09:00 

. 

NOTICE: 

THE HIGH SCHOOL/ 

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

WINTER CONCERT 

WILL START AT 

19:30 

(instead of 19:00). 

Mr Fields 

HS/MS Music Teacher 

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