Chef: Jean-Pierre DucLunch MenuIn addition to <strong>the</strong> daily HOT MEAL and <strong>the</strong> soup <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> day, <strong>the</strong> cafeteria also <strong>of</strong>fers a vegetarian option for lunchNB! <strong>The</strong> symbols V and GF means vegetarian and gluten free, respectively - and, all our beef meat is halalAprilWed 29 Pork sweet and sour served with jasmine riceThu 30 Open sandwiches with smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onions and capersMayM 04 Hot dog and fries.T 05 Pasta all’arrabbiata (= w/bacon in a spicy tomato sauce)W 06 Homemade spring rolls with beefT 07 <strong>The</strong> last Komler before <strong>the</strong> summer : dumpling with salted lamb meatF 08 Cod breaded with boiled potatoes and lemon sauceM 11 Pizza and saladT 12 Pasta a la Bolognese ( beef and pork meat sauce)W 13 Beef Strogan<strong>of</strong>f, served with riceT 14 Hanne’s Cheese burger served with bake potatoesF 15 Wolf fish ( stein bit ) with leek and prawns sauceM 18 Fried rice with chicken and vegetablesT 19 Tagliatelle a la carbonara ( cream sauce with bacon )W 20 Chili con carne with riceT 21 No schoolF 22 Hot smoked salmon in foil with baked potatoes and cucumber saladM 25 Egg& bacon and bean toastT 26 Pasta con pomodoro (w/tomato sauce )W 27 Lemon chicken served with rice and Thai vegetablesT 28 Meatballs in gravy with pea stewF 29 Salmon Teriyaki with Jasmine riceM 01 No <strong>School</strong>.T 02 HS & 8th grades BBQ , Pancakes for Primary and MSW 03 Summer pork chops BBQ with corn on <strong>the</strong> cobsT 04 Half day - no lunchTo have CLASSIFIED ADS published in <strong>The</strong> <strong>Informer</strong>, please e-mail: LHoie@isstavanger.no.<strong>The</strong> editor reserves <strong>the</strong> right to edit ads to fit <strong>the</strong> space requested by you.1.2.3.Prices: Companies 1 Private persons 2 Students 3ISS Teachers/andFull page (260 x 180mm) NOK 2400 NOK 1200 NOK 6001/2 page (130 x 180 mm): NOK 1200,- NOK 600,- NOK 300,-1/4 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 <strong>of</strong> a page (28,5 x 88 mm): NOK 200,- NOK 100,- NOK 50,-Issues <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Informer</strong> in <strong>the</strong> school year 2008-2009 are due: 27.08, 24.09, 29.10, 19.11, and 17.12. 2008.In 2009: 21.01, 18.02, 25.03, 29.04, 27.05. Deadline is one week before.If you run a business/company/activity that makes your living, you are a “company” price-wise.If you have a small activity, a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it foundation, organise a charity, advertise your belongings forsale, insert small personal ads, etc., you are charged a “private person” price.This price also includes substitute teachers.Families with children at ISS receive a free copy sent home in <strong>the</strong>ir youngest child’s backpack, or - in<strong>the</strong> case <strong>of</strong> high schoolers - sent home by mail. O<strong>the</strong>rs wishing to subscribe may do so for <strong>the</strong> annualsubscription rate <strong>of</strong> NOK 250,-. If you are a subscriber and wish to continue your subscription, aninvoice will be sent to your address in <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>of</strong> 2008.!! If you do not receive your <strong>Informer</strong>, please check that your family name is clearly marked on your letterbox, or else <strong>the</strong> postman might return <strong>the</strong> newsletter to ISS!!<strong>The</strong> <strong>Informer</strong> is also issued on <strong>the</strong> ISS web-page: www.isstavanger.noGo to “News” and <strong>the</strong>n to “<strong>Informer</strong>” and current issue.Editor: Liv Nærland HøiePhone: +47 51 55 43 22 E-mail: LHoie@isstavanger.no<strong>The</strong> <strong>Informer</strong> is printed on 100% recyclable ISO 9706 paper certified by <strong>the</strong> Forest Stewardship Council26 · <strong>The</strong> In f o r m e r 29 Ap r i l 2009 www.isstavanger.no
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Informer</strong> 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 DuevelHigh <strong>School</strong> Principal: Mr. Gareth JonesMiddle <strong>School</strong> Pricipal: Ms Carol WallacePrimary <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 Melhus<strong>The</strong> ISS Vision Statement<strong>The</strong> ISS vision is to prepare students for greater globalparticipation by helping <strong>the</strong>m become responsible,empowered learners.<strong>The</strong> ISS Mission Statement<strong>The</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stavanger</strong> is dedicatedto providing its students with English languageeducation in 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.Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events 2008-09High <strong>School</strong> event Middle <strong>School</strong> event Primary <strong>School</strong> event Whole <strong>School</strong> eventAp r i l29/4 Mid-point <strong>of</strong> Q429/4-5/5 8th grade exams30/4 IB Diploma students last day before study leaveMa y1/5 Labour Day - no school2/5 SAT I or II4/5-22/5 IB Examinations5/5 Parent Association General Meeting, Cafeteria, 08:456/5 HS/MS Parents Evening: ’At Risk’ factors in adolescence,Library, 19006/5 MS/HS Parents Evening: ’At Risk’ factors in adolescence,Library, 19007/5-8/5 6th grade trip to Oslo7/5-8/5 MS ISTA7/5 - 9/5 Primary <strong>School</strong> musical: <strong>The</strong> Keymaster (see page 15)8/5-18/5 MS Spanish Exchange return visit to ISS11/5-11/6 IGCSE Examinations13/5 Grade 5 - 6 transition meeting, 190013/5-27/5 Display <strong>of</strong> Lost & Found items in <strong>the</strong> ISS lobby14/5 Grade Kindergarten Assembly, 10:3015/5 Primary <strong>School</strong> Track Meet15/5 MS Spring Dance, ISS Gym, 190015/5-23/5 MS French Exchange return visit to ISS17/5 Norwegian Constitution Day - half day <strong>of</strong> school20/5 HS/MS Choir Concert, 190020/5 MS/HS Choir Concert, 190021/5 National holiday - no school22/5-27/5 High <strong>School</strong> Examinations23/5 Prom, at Rødt kjøkken (Nedre Holmegate 12) 1900-230023/5 ISS Golf Day at Randaberg Golf Club, 09:30 (see page 15)28/5-31/5 NECIS Sports TournamentsJu n e1/6 National holiday2/6 Primary <strong>School</strong> Field Day, 0900-11303/6 Primary <strong>School</strong> Final Assembly, 14002/6 MS Field Day (1300-1515)2/6 HS Activity Day3/6 MS Beach Afternoon, 1300 and HS BBQ3/6 HS Awards Ceremony3/6 Baccalaureate Ceremony4/6 MS Recognition Ceremony (Q4), 09454/6 Last day <strong>of</strong> school (1200)4/6 End <strong>of</strong> Quarter 44/6 Graduation<strong>The</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stavanger</strong> (ISS), 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. <strong>The</strong> school enrolls students from ages3 through 18. ISS <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 2008, <strong>the</strong> school has an enrollment <strong>of</strong> approximately660 students who represent some 40 nationalities,including students from six <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> earth’s seven continents.www.isstavanger.no<strong>The</strong> In f o r m e r 29 Ap r i l 2009 · 27