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From the Director:It is with great pleasure, (and a healthy sigh of relief!),that I can write to you describing how much ourstudents are enjoying their new surroundings. Wehave now occupied all of the new classroom spaces,the dance/drama studio and the new primary schoollibrary. And since the middle school and two sectionsof third grade have migrated into their new classrooms,we are underway on the process of preparing vacatedclassrooms for other classes to move into. We expectthat the entire process will be completed in the nextmonth.We will have some weeks to wait yet until the newprimary school gym, kindergym and IT room arecompleted, but those spaces will be a great asset for usonce all the equipment has been installed.I cannot say enough positive things about the greatfortitude and patience our students and staff havedemonstrated throughout the construction and themoving process to date. Throughout the construction,I am proud of the fact that flexibility was demonstratedin so many ways. Neither students nor staff typicallyallowed the sound of the general construction noisesget in the way of learning. There were many examplesof collegiality while we were squeezed for space. Tomention just one, Ms. Jane McCusker and her highschool students have spent this year as the lone highschool class in a corridor surrounded by pre-schooland kindergarten students. Not only did the oldestand youngest students survive the experience, I thinkthey mostly enjoyed the change from the norm.Over the past few years, we have seen a tremendousamount of upgrading of facilities. From the newplayground, artificial turf fields, the upgrades to thecafeteria, new seating, carpets and sound system inthe theatre, and now the additional classrooms andspecial purpose rooms, the ISS Board of Trusteeshas continually taken decisions to provide the bestpossible learning environment for the students. Ifwe add to that the remarkable increase we have seenin the availability of technology for students andemployees, it is no surprise that we continually hearfrom new families wishing to send their children toISS. An excellent recent example of this innovativeintroduction of technology to positively impactstudent learning outcomes is the iPad pilot programthat the eighth grade is currently involved in. Ourmost valuable resource we offer the students, ofcourse, is our world-class teaching staff, and it is sucha pleasure for me to watch the magic that occurs whenmotivated teachers and students have the chance tolearn together in a well-resourced school like ISS.Vigorous testing of the new dance studio!!We will be arranging an official marking of the newfacilities and inviting all parents to see this marvelousaddition to our educational offering, but we will waituntil the gym is completed before scheduling thatevent.2 · The Informer 21 March 2012 www.isstavanger.no

High School Counselor’s NotesQUESTIONS FOR THE COUNSELOR? Email KCarolineStrange@isstavanger. no or call 51 55 43 13Calling All Tutors!Spring is Here!All 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade studentsEveryone should have turned in their course selectionform for next school year. If you have not done so,please see Dr Kim as soon as possible! Classes arefilling up and you risk not being able to get your firstchoice classes if you delay.NOTICE TO ALL 12th GRADE STUDENTSYou will be receiving a sheet in your mailboxasking for information on college acceptances/offers. Please make sure to fill it in completely andget it back to Dr. Kim.NOTICE TO ALL 11th GRADE STUDENTSAND THEIR PARENTSOne of the many services offered by the High SchoolCounseling Office is the maintenance of a list of namesof parents who are both willing and able to serve astutors to ISS students in need of additional academicsupport.As our demand for tutors is greater than our supply, wewould like to invite parents with backgrounds in coreacademic areas - especially in mathemathicsand science - to join our pool of mentors/tutors.If you are interested in assisting, please contact Dr.Kim Caroline-Strange at 51 55 43 13 or KCaroline-Strange@isstavanger. noThe Counseling Office provides a list of area tutors as acourtesy to ISS students and their parents. All schedulingand private tuition arrangements are the sole responsibilityof the tutor and student.If you are planning to apply to a US, Canadian, orAmerican-style university in Europe, it is stronglyrecommended that you take either, or both, theACT PLUS or SAT Reasoning Test once this nextsemester and once during the first semester of yourtwelfth grade year. Check the registration deadlinesfor international students and make sure you registeron-line prior to the deadline. Also check to see ifthe College/University you are planning to apply torequires the SAT II Subject Tests. If these are requiredthen it is recommended that you take these duringthe fall semester of your senior year. However, manyuniversities are now allowing you to substitute theACT Plus in lieu of the SAT Subject Tests.To register online for the SAT exam or SAT SubjectTests that will be offered here at ISS on Saturday, May5, 2012, go to www.collegeboard.com. Registrationdeadline is April 9, 2011. Spaces are limited and havefilled up in the past. Do not risk not being able to takethe exam because of waiting to sign up to close to thedeadline.The registration deadline for the April 2012 ACTPlus exam has passed. If any student is still interestedin taking the exam, see Dr. Kim. Standby places maystill be available for the April 14th exam.4 · The Informer 21 March 2012 www.isstavanger.no

High School Counselor’s NotesQUESTIONS FOR THE COUNSELOR? Email KCarolineStrange@isstavanger. no or call 51 55 43 13For students interested in applying to study Medicine,Dentistry, or Veterinary medicine in the UK, it isimportant to determine whether you need to takethe BMAT or UKCAT admissions test. Informationcan be found at http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/bmat and http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/. Please make sure to check fordeadlines and exam locations. Reference materials onpreparing for these exams are available in the library.NOTICE TO ALL University-bound highschool STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTSCheck out the following opportunities!Open Days - Open days are currently scheduledfor UK universities. Go to www.opendays.com forspecific university Open Day dates.College Week Live - Many students take advantageof their Easter vacation and summer holidays to visitUniversities and/or attend college fairs and opendays. This isn’t always possible for our internationalstudents. In response to this, an on-line service hasbeen developed.www.CollegeWeekLive.com is the world’s largestcollege fair and online admissions event website.It’s free and supported by the U.S. Department ofEducation Federal Student Aid office. Registration isfree. Examples of upcoming events are listed below.March 21-22, 2012 . CollegeWeekLive SpringApril 3, 2012 .. .. .. ..CollegeWeekLive Study inScotlandApril 24, 2012 . .. .. . CollegeWeekLive Science,Technology, Engineeringand Math DayApril: Colleges include: DePaul, Sacred Heart,Univ. British Columbia, UC Irvine, Davis, Berkeley,UCLA, West Virginia, Georgia Universites, New YorkInstitute of Technology, University of Melbourne andmany many more.University Taster Course Programme 2012The Taster Course Programme aims to providestudents, looking towards starting university inSeptember 2013 (currently in grade 11) with a taste ofwhat life at a university in London is like.Through your chosen course you will experiencethe different teaching methods used by universityacademics and gain an insight into the additionalfacilities available, whilst meeting students fromacross the UK.You can choose a course from a variety of subjectsat various university institutions, including coursesorganized by The Careers Group, University ofLondon. Courses range from voice and drama, tomedicine and nursing, to computing and business.Check out: http://www.london.ac.uk/tastersUK University tour Next Fall - Consider a fall tripnext year to visit universities in London and SouthernEngland. Check out the following flyer and talk withDr Kim or Ms Park.SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS – all studentsGAP Medics are offering an exciting project forstudents that are looking to apply for universitycourses in medicine, nursing, dentistry, or midwifery.Placements operate in Tanzania, India, Thailand andthe Caribbean. Students can spend from 1 to 4 weekson placement. Placements are designed for studentsaged 16 or older who are thinking of applying fora health care-related degree program. Check out:http://www.gapmedics.com/We have also received a wide variety of brochures andinformation from other summer study programs inChina, Europe, the U.K. and the U.S.A. Pleasecheck in the Counseling Office for more information.Welcome the daylight that spring brings. Enjoy yourEaster vacation and keep up with work and studying.Dr KimKim Caroline-Strange, PhDHigh School CounselorKCarolineStrange@isstavanger.nowww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 21 March 2012 · 5

High School Counselor’s NotesQUESTIONS FOR THE COUNSELOR? Email KCarolineStrange@isstavanger. no or call 51 55 43 13U.K. University TourInternational School of StavangerSunday 30 th SeptemberArrival at London Gatwick Airport and transfer to hotel in LondonMonday 1 st Octobervisit Kings College London, University College Londonovernight in London hotelTuesday 2 nd Octobervisit The University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes Universityovernight in Oxford hotelWednesday 3 rd Octobervisit Bath University, Bristol Universityovernight in Bristol hotelThursday 4 th Octobervisit the Bournemouth University, Southampton Universityovernight in Southampton hotelFriday 5 th Octobervisit Brighton University, University of Sussextransfer to Gatwick for flight homeCOST: 7030 NOK (SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON NUMBER OF STUDENTS AND EXCHANGE RATE)The cost of your tour includes Univists guide, flights, all ground transportation,accommodation in hotels (based on two sharing), breakfast, and all tourmaterials.MEALS NOT INCLUDED (LUNCH & DINNER) – ESTIMATE £30/DAYTour Leaders:For more information, contact:Dr. Kim Caroline-Strange (HS Counselor)Ms. Lynn Park (IB/IGCSE Coordinator)UNIVISITS LTD, Millhouse, Costa, Evie, Orkney, KW17 2NJ, UK Tel: +44 1856 751460 Fax: +44 1856 751460E-mail: info@Univisits.com Website : www.Univisits.com6 · The Informer 21 March 2012 www.isstavanger.no

News from the Exams CoordinatorSome updates on the IB Diploma Programme at ISSThe Hexagon CoreAt this time of year, we introduce the ExtendedEssay to our 11th graders. This is a key componentof the IB Diploma, in the heart of the ‘IB Hexagon’and allows students the opportunity to complete aresearch project chosen from one of the IB subjectareas. This gives IB Diploma students experience inuniversity-style research in the supportive setting ofthe school. One teacher acts as the supervisor forthe student, fulfilling the role in very much the waythat a university professor would do so – providinggeneral guidance, support, and encouragement.However, the Extended Essay is truly the individualwork of the students, and the supervisors (or parentsor friends) can only provide limited advice within theIB regulations. 11th graders have now been askedto submit their research proposal (by Friday 9thMarch). We are using the ManageBac system thisyear to help us to organize and monitor the processmore closely. Students are expected to work on theirExtended Essay throughout Quarter 4 and over thesummer break, and have a first full draft ready whenthey return from their holiday. The final due datewill be 19th October 2012.The 12th graders have all completed their ExtendedEssays, and they have been sent off to examiners allaround the world for marking. However, some of theessays also have a ‘second life’ as many of the studentshave submitted their essay to the Norwegian YoungResearchers Competition (Unge Forskere 2012) andhave been invited to the regional final to be held atJærmuseet on 22nd March. The national finals willbe held in Oslo on 20th April. We keep our fingerscrossed for success in both the regional and nationalfinals again this year!!CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) is almostcompleted for 12th graders, with Ms Hulks holdingfinal concluding interviews with all 12th gradeDiploma students. Students have gained so muchby participating in a whole variety of activities insideand outside of school, and reflecting on their personalgrowth through their involvement. I have been soimpressed by the commitment and enthusiasm ofmany of our students, and thank Ms Hulks for herdedicated work as CAS Coordinator for about 120students.On a personal note, I am completing my firstyear of teaching ToK (Theory of Knowledge),another component at the core of the IB DiplomaProgramme. This critical thinking course makesstudents and teachers really ask themselves thequestion “How do we know that?” My ToK class haveparticipated enthusiastically in lively discussions andactivities exploring the four ToK ‘Ways of Knowing’(perception, language, reason, and emotion) and Ihave enjoyed the class enormously!The Extended Essay, CAS and ToK – the heart of theIB Diploma programme - making it so much morethan just a collection of academic subjects.I wish the 11th grade joy of their Extended Essay,and the 12th grade all the best as they move intofinal review for their Mayexaminations.Lynn ParkExam CoordinatorLPark@isstavanger.nowww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 21 March 2012 · 7

H i g h S c h o o l N E W SA sprinkling of this year’s SeniorsThe past weeks have seen the last round of parent –student/teacher conferences for this academic yearand the third quarter ended before the break. We areseeking to mail out reports our reports just before thebreak and you should receive the reports home shortlyafter this date.As I write we have a number of our high schoolstudents returning from the NECIS varsity basketballtournaments in Antwerp with our girls receivingthe fair play award and Tugberk Sengezer and LisaKoninx being nominated as MVP’s. A big thank youto coaches Armstrong and Russell and well done tothe athletes for their efforts over the season.As I write ISS is preparing to host the NECISswimming. We wish them and our coaches all thevery best for the tournament.Sports in a slightly different capacity – In Welsh wewould say Pob hwyl, Trwy chwarracon, adeiladwn,gyfeillgarwch, which roughly translated mean, throughsports we build friendship.Overthe past andcoming weeksa group of highschool studentshave organizeda fundraisingtournamentcalled Stephane’strophy in memory of Stephane, supporting theCameroon Service Project goal to improve livingconditions in Stephane’s village near Yaounde inThe Cameroon. On Friday8th March we had over150 students and teachersparticipate in a volleyballtournament, followed upwith a basketball tournamenton 16th March.There are another two sports to come, namely FlagRugby and Football with events taking place onFriday 30th March, Friday 13th April and Friday20th April.8 · The Informer 21 March 2012 www.isstavanger.no

H i g h S c h o o l N E W SIs changing at ISS.…Plans to develop Assembling the a Design Mousetrap and Technology car facilities at ISS are now well underway. In the last fewweeks we have secured an order for some state of the art machinery which will be used throughMiddle and High school to explore cutting edge technologies and introduce some exciting newproject work for the students. Here is a taster of some of the things we have on the way…..Laser CutterThe laser cutter is an extremely versatile tooland will be used in many of the projects withinthe department. It is capable of cutting orengraving sheet material. It can also be usedto cut or engrave tubes by fitting a specialattachment.Possible project ideas Engraved leather key ring Acrylic bag tag Mold for casting pewter Acrylic key ringsSublimation PrintingSublimation printing is a method oftransferring colorful designs onto a variety ofproducts. Using special inks and a heattransfer process, the color is bonded withinthe polyester molecules of the pre-coateditems. This creates a vibrant and long lastingfinish.Possible project ideas Decorative mugs T shirts Drinks coasters Vacuum formed trays Chassis for model carsAnne Crump10 · The Informer 21 March 2012 www.isstavanger.no

Middle School News and EventsHendrik, Juanita, Eric and Peyton with a ROVSo, in addition to the very successful MS Ski Dayto Sirdal, as well as the 8th grade leirskole to Trysilthis week and the entire MS working together onthe move into our new MS classrooms, teamworkhas been very much in evidence recently. It is alwayswonderful to see teamwork in action with all groupswithin a community cooperating together towards acommon goal. Thank you to all involved.Q3 Recognition CeremonyYou are all cordially invited to celebrate all theachievements and events of the middle school during3rd quarter. There will be entertainment, studentrecognition and a picture slide show from Q3. Theceremony takes place on Thursday, 29th Marchstarting at 8:45am in the theatre.D.E.A.R Day (Drop Everything and Read)This is a day specifically designed to celebrate readingand literacy! Classes will all be focused aroundreading/drama/reading buddies (from all subjectperspectives) that day. This event will take place onFriday, 13th April, so the schedule will be a littleFrederik, Jimmie and Raul studying an oil rigdifferent on that day.The Primary School will have this event on the sameday, and for some of the sessions the MS and PS willwork together.HomeroomThe Advisory theme for March has been ‘Cooperationand Teamwork’ (exemplified with the MS musical/Trysil and all the team sports) and we will be movingonto the theme of ‘Coping with Change andCommunication’ during April.Every middle school student will be experiencingsome form of change as we approach the end of theyear: grade to grade, 8th to 9th grade, moving schoolsand/or saying goodbye to friends. All students will begiven the opportunity to discuss their feelings at thisemotional time and be given strategies to help themcope with their feelings.6th Grade Trip to OsloThis exciting curricular trip for the 6th grade is comingup soon – 2nd and 3rd May. You will be hearing moredetails of this trip from Mr. Taylor soon. Please note12 · The Informer 21 March 2012 www.isstavanger.no

Middle School News and Eventsthat the Parent Information Night for Oslo takesplace on Wednesday, 11th April starting at 18:00 inthe theatre.Math Tutoring for 7th and 8th Grade StudentsFor your information – there are two HS students whoare offering tutoring for Mathematics on Thursdaysafter school from 3:30pm until 5;00pm. This takesplace in HS classroom 204. If you are interested in thisoffer, please ask your son/daughter to speak to theirMathematics teacher.As you can see, the Middle School continues to be abusy, vibrant place. And now we have our very ownspace to explore and learn together. Thank you to theISS Board of Trustees for making a vision our dailyreality.WANTEDOld white sheetsfor the forthcoming primary musicalGo for GoldIf you have any to give away,please send them to Mrs. Whartonin the primary art departmentorleave them in the main officefor Mrs. Kemp.Kind regards,Carol WallaceMiddle School PrincipalCWallace@isstavanger.noThank you!Noah and Taddeo operating the rig from the control roomwww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 21 March 2012 · 13

Middle School News and EventsImpressions from the Middle School ISTA trip to Brussels14 · The Informer 21 March 2012 www.isstavanger.no

Winter is not over, yet!Primary School NewsJeremy Strong will visit the ISS community on16 and 17 April. While reading his book, TheHundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, I thought about theidea of taking responsibility as a community.Strong writes that when the dog, Streaker, doessomething wrong, Streaker is only the main character’sdog and not the family dog. When Streaker doessomething right, he is our dog. “Actually, it’s interestingthat whenever Streaker does something BAD then sheis MY dog…but WHEN she does something clever,suddenly Streaker is OUR dog, according to Mum andDad.”Most of our students are mostly perfect enough mostof the time, but they are still our students even whenthey aren’t almost perfect.Children learn to take responsibility from follow-upfor their actions at school. It is a hard lesson sometimes.During those lessons, it is more difficult to say thechild is our student than when the child makes allthe right decisions. Just the same, every student isour student—especially when he or she makes aquestionable decision, struggles with mastering anidea or struggles to get along with others and needs usmost. It is part of being a community.You are welcome to join any of the presentations bywww.isstavanger.noJeremy Strong. Here is a table showing when andwhere he will make presentations and be available tosign books. Please note that a few presentations are inour new library!Monday, 16 AprilTime Group Location10:30-11:15 Grade 3 Theatre12:45-13:45 Grade 5 Theater14:15-15:00 Grade 2 TheaterTuesday, 17 AprilTime Group Location10:30-11:30 Grade 4 Theatre12:15-12:45 Grade 1A PS Library12:45-13:15 Grade 1B PS Library13:15-13:45 Grade 1C PS Library14:15-15:15 Middle School TheaterBook SigningMondayTime Group Location12:00-12:30 Anyone PS Library12:15-12:45 Grade 1A PS LibraryTuesdayTime Group Location12:00-12:15 Anyone PS Library15:15-15:45 Anyone TheatreThe Informer 21 March 2012 · 15

Norwegian culture comes alive in 4th Grade ArtMaren is a picture of concentrationPrimary School NewsMoving InWith near completion of the expansion of facilities,we have been busy moving. You will also notice roomshave been renumbered so it is easier for newcomers tofind their way. Grade 3A and 3B moved to Rooms 158and 157. Grade 2C moved to Room 165. Grade 1Awill move to Room 151. Now the Grades 1, 2 and 3are all in the same corridor. This leaves more room forour Pre-School and Kindergarten in a separate wing.Our new EAL room for the Primary School is Room259. It is easy to find—just beyond the library and upthe steps. Grades 4 and 5 stayed in the same rooms,with new numbers: 232-237.The big move as well was the new Primary SchoolLibrary. Please come visit any morning between 8:00and 10:00, in Room 163.We are waiting for completion of the new kindergymand Primary School gymnasium, and we hope tomake use of this in May.Dutch VisitorsWe have a special presentation from visitors from TheNetherlands for our students who take Dutch classes.This will be in Dutch on the afternoon and evening of26 March. The evening is sponsored by the NTCStavanger Board, responsible for Dutch education at ISS.Outdoor Education WeekGrade 5 students will be at outdoor education week atGullingen Leirskule, 19-23 March. This is a fantastictrip when students learn about Norway in a veryhands-on way. They also learn how to cross-countryski and build skills both in working independentlyand as a team.Extracurricular ActivitiesTrack and Field will start soon. Mrs. Medaas and Mrs.Hvidevold will send information shortly about this.Children continue to enjoy dance classes on Fridayafternoons.Many students in Grades 3-5 are practicing for thenext musical, Go For Gold.In addition, there are a number of activities sponsoredby parents, including baseball. Enjoy the fun!As the days get longer, there is a tendency to stay uplater. Sleep is essential for effective learning at school,so please keep the regular bedtime hours, even whenthe evenings get brighter.Len Duevel, PhDPrimary School PrincipalLPDuevel@isstavanger.no16 · The Informer 21 March 2012 www.isstavanger.no

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News from the Health, Security, Safety and Environment (HSSE) CommitteeMs Sølve Ims Ottesen SiOttesen@isstavanger.noWe have a high focus at bus safety, and we will have a meeting withthe bus companies this month to discuss bus safety, and to plan aTraffic Safety Day together. To achieve a high level of safety, allparticipants have to do their utmost. The ISS employees on bus dutyare trained to watch the situation and take initiative if a hazardoussituation should appear.The bus company instructs their drivers in thinking about safety atall times. What we expect from the students is that they keep seatedand keep their voices at a low volume level during the drive and usethe seat belts. In that way, we hope to have no injuries.Last month we also had a safety audit in the cafeteria and kitchen. Achallenge is the waste in cafeteria. Our goal is to reduce the amountof general waste. This is both an economic and an environmentalchallenge for the entire school.An extended HSSE inspection of the building expansion togetherwith representatives from the contractor, gave a good impression ofthe project. There have been no serious accidents or incidents duringthe extension project.Sølve Ims OttesenHSSE Coordinatorwww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 21 March 2012 · 19

International Friendship Group – SWEC – YEPAMs Christine Kemp CKemp@isstavanger.noSpring FlingDo Your Part – Be Climate SmartSWEC students (with their parents) try to tick off asmany of the following as possible. They invite you todo the same!A Talent Showfor Primary SchoolStudents&TeachersFriday 27th April 201218:00 – 20:00Entry: kr 20Sign up in your classroom.Closing date for sign-ups is 13th April1. I decrease the temperature at home by 1 Celciusand turn off the lights whenever I don’t needthem.2. I don’t leave my TV, computer or stereo in astand-by mode but switch them off when I don’tuse them.3. I change our light bulbs into energy-saving bulbs.4. I change our electricity into one that usesrenewable resources.5. I don’t waste in vain – I prefer to fix and repairrather than buy new.6. I sort my waste and recycle whenever possible.7. I use products that have as little packagingas possible. I use public transport and walk orbicycle instead of driving a car.8. I eat local food and less meat.9. When I buy food I use a bag or an old plastic bag10. I favour environmentally labeled products.11. I plant a tree and ask my friend to do the same.12. I make my own pledge that ….Special Dates Coming Up20th March: UN Earth Day22nd March: World Water Day31st March: Earth HourEarth Hour: Join the global effort!Turn off all lights and electrical appliances from20:30 – 21:30 on Saturday 31st March.Chocolate Egg RaffleWin one of the chocolate eggs!Only kr 10 for 3 chances to win!SWEC will be on duty in the foyer eachlunch time from 19th – 28th March.The Raffle will be drawn onThursday 29thMarch and winnerswill be notified on that day.Remember to bring kr 10 and have a go!*Coming Soon*Go for Gold‘Go for Gold’ is a very funny and historically accuratebrand new musical comedy with the modern andancient Olympics as its theme.“The musical has gone down a storm in pre-publicationperformances – especially the songs – and is a brilliantway to enthuse your children about the greatest sportingevent on earth.”Wednesday 16th May at 18:00Friday 18th May at 19:00Saturday 19th May at 14:00Tickets, kr 20, will be on sale from Mrs. Wintersin the main office from Monday 30th April.Tel.: 51 55 43 0020 · The Informer 21 March 2012 www.isstavanger.no

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Chef: Jean-Pierre DucLunch MenuIn addition to the daily HOT MEAL and the soup of April the day, the menu 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 - CafeteriaMonday 26: Fried rice curry with chicken and vegetables.Tuesday 27: Chicken pasta with spinach pine nuts and parmesan.Wednesday 28:Chili con Carne served with rice.Thursday 29: Lapskaus , Norwegian hot dog stew.Friday 30: Baked salmon in foil with lemon butter sauce.Easter break from Friday 30 March to Tuesday 10 AprilTuesday 10: Pasta with bacon and tomato sauce.Wednesday 11: Mexican Lazagne served with salad.Thursday 12: Norwegian meat balls, Hanne´s kjøttkaker.Friday 13: Breaded pollock served with potatoes and carrots.Monday 16: Pasta bolognese .Tuesday 17: Chinese chicken stew.Wednesday 18: Beef tacos served with mexican garnish.Thursday 19:Beef stew Norwegian way, Kjøtt og suppe.Friday 20: Tagliatelle with smoke salmon and lemon chive sauce.Monday 23: Wok away noodles ;-) pork and a lots of vegetable in a noodle wok.Tuesday 24: Mushroom risotto.Every day we serve either a vegetarian option or a vegetarian soup.The soup variety is announced on the on-line menu dailyWednesday 25: Fish Nuggets with bake potatoes.Thursday 26: Creamy chicken korma.Friday 27: Salmon Teriyaki served with bake potatoes and cream.To 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,-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 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 2010Issues of the Informer in the school year 2011-2012 are due: 31.08, 28.09, and 23.11 2011.In 2012: 08.02, 21.03, 25.04 and 30.05. 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.noThe Informer is issued on the ISS web-page: www.isstavanger.noEditor: Liv Nærland HøieGo to “News” and then to “Informer” and current issue.Phone: +47 51 55 43 22 E-mail: LHoie@isstavanger.no22 · The Informer 21 March 2012 www.isstavanger.no

Calendar of Events School year 2011-2012High School event Middle School event Primary School event All School event2011-2012 School YearThe 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 23Director: Dr. Linda DuevelHigh School Principal and Assistant Director: 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.The 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 2011, the school has an enrollment of over 740students who represent nearly 50 nationalities, includingstudents from six of the earth’s seven continents.March18-23 8th Grade to Trysil19-23 Grade 5 Outdoor Education Week to Gullingen22 UN Earth Day23-24 NECIS Swimming at ISS29 MS Recognition Ceremony for Q3, Theatre, 08:4529 Kindergarten field trip to Stavanger sentrum, to 13:4530/3 - 9/4 Easter HolidayApril11 Oslo Parent Meeting (6th Grade), Theatre, 18:0013 Drop Everything and Read Day13 Grade 1 Assembly, 10:3013-15 International Award - Coastal Qualifying Walk14 PA International Festival16-17 Author Jeremy Strong visits Grade 1 - Middle School18 Grade 5/MS/HS Band Concert18-22 Middle School Honour Choir20 StuCo Elections20 Middle School Activity Night25 High School/Middle School/Grade 5 Band Concert30/4-21/5 IB ExaminationsMay1 May Day holiday - no school2-3 6th Grade trip to Oslo7/5 - June IGCSE Examinations (dates TBA)8 Grade 11 Group 4 Project10 High School/Middle School Choir Concert10 Middle School/High School Choir Concert10-18 MS Barcelona Exchange part 211 Middle School Dance, Cafeteria, 19:00-22:0016 Pre-School Constitution Day Parade16 Primary School Spring Musical17 Constitution Day - half day of school18 & 19 Primary School Spring Musical22 Grade Kindergarten Assembly, 10:3024-25 NECIS - boys Rugby and girls Football28 Ascension Day - no school29/5 - 4/6 High School Examinations31/5 - 3/6 NECIS Track & Field (Middle School only)June2 Prom4 CAS & EE Day for 11th Grade5 Modified schedule - all classes to meet5 Primary School Field Day, 09:00-11:006 All Primary School End-of-Year Assembly, Theatre, 14:006 Awards Assembly, BBQ & Baccalaureate7 HS Activity Day7 Last day of school - half day7 Graduationwww.isstavanger.noThe Informer 21 March 2012 · 23

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