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Asker International School (AIS) is a cetified Eco-Lighthouse organisation. 

AIS is currently reapplying for our certificate for our new facilities. 

Being an Eco-Lighouse organisation helps AIS keep a strong focus on our environmental footprint. We are required to track energy and waste quantities and endeavour to reduce our footprint wherever possible. 

Asker International School aslo tries to encourage our partners to become Eco-Lighthouse organisations. We are mindful or our providers and try to look for opportunities to make business decisions with the environment in mind. 

Waste at AIS

Below you will find some charts providing an overview of our waste. Our largest source of waste is paper and plastic. We are trying to reduce this number. We have comparatively low levels of food waste due to our focus in sustainability in food and nutrition lessons and the fact that we do not have a cantine in school. 

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Asker International School asks for input on climate and environmental efforts

Asker International School wants to contribute to a more sustainable world and will therefore take responsibility for our impact. An important part of our efforts is to be Eco-Lighthouse certified. This means that we have established an environmental management system that guides our climate and environmental work and helps us to improve continuously. The certification also contains specific requirements for the following topics: work health and safety, waste/reuse, energy, procurement, and transport. Every year, we report activity data which results in a greenhouse gas account, as well as results and statistics. This information provides a good overview of progress and potential for improvement, and is made publicly available.




Part of the Eco-Lighthouse certification addresses the interaction between companies and society. Customers, partners and other stakeholders are therefore invited to provide input on how the climate and environmental impact of our goods / services can be improved. The input gives us useful insight on what needs and expectations you have for Asker International School in the coming years.




Plans for our climate and environmental efforts:

Overall efforts are led by policy/policies for climate, environment, and work health and safety

Reducing Paper in the PYP

Strategy: Psykososialt Miljø

Service and Action



In order to achieve the goals, following measures need to be implemented:

 

Purchasing

Review purchasing with sustainability and reuse in mind. Related SDG Goal: 11

Look at how digitalisation can minimise paper waste. Related SDG Goal:11, 12

Limit overseas purchasing in an effort to reduce the organisation’s extended carbon footprint. Related SDG Goal: 11

Waste, recycling and reuse

Ensure that waste sorting is clearly labelled and distributes throughout the school. Related SDG Goal:11, 12

Ensure the student population have a role to play in waste reduction. Related SDG Goal:4, 11

Look for opportunities to embed waste management as part of the curriculum. Related SDG Goal: 4, 11

Transport

Encourage the use of public transport for field trips. Related SDG Goal: 12

Encourage the use of public transport for delivery and collection at AIS: 12

Energy Consumption

Endeavour to minimise the use of lighting when not needed. Related SDG Goal: 12

School Environment

Endeavour to safeguard our environment of equality and acceptance. Related SDG Goal: 3,4,5

 



Do you have input on how the climate and environmental impact of goods / services can be improved at Asker International School ? Please send suggestions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

We look forward to working together for a more sustainable world,

Sincerely,

Robert Browne

 

Founding principal

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UpliftED podcast

 Uplifted

 

A podcast created by Asker International School for anyone passionate about pedagogy.  A small school with a big VOICE!

Mr Mark interviews educators, students, parents and influencers on all things education.  

Our newest episode of Uplifted  A Small School Big Voice Podcast is live! 
 
The 14th episode of the AIS podcast has just been released: 
 
Sports leaders ain't born they are made
An inclusive sports programme that strives to develop the leaders of tomorrow.  In this episode Mr Mark welcomes PE teachers Phil and Natasha to chat about the bespoke sports leadership programme at Asker International School. 
 
Listen on Spotify here:
 
Listen on Itunes here:
 
Listen on Buzzsprout:
 
Our previous episodes are also available on the links above. Here is a quick summary of their themes and guest speakers:
 
Episode 1: I time
 
In this Episode Mr Mark talks to Matthew, a Grade 2 teacher at Asker International School about the introduction of I time into the curriculum. Mr Matthew speaks passionately about the impact this 45 minutes strategy is having in his classroom. Matthew also stresses the importance of professional development and teacher autonomy as catalysts for the emergence of I Time as a pedagogical vehicle to promote student agency and inquiry.
 
Episode 2: Outdoor Learning
 
Can you imagine hopping and skipping to the forest, in minus degrees, knee deep in snow with 20 children in tow? For Rebecca, an elementary/primary school teacher, this is the highlight of her week. Rebecca is an advocate of outdoor learning regardless of the weather. In this episode, Rebecca challenges the idea that teaching and learning belongs in the classroom.
 
Episode 3: Home Learning CV 19
 
In this special episode Mr Mark speaks to five students from Asker International School about the provision of Home Learning during the CV19 pandemic. The students' responses are based on their experiences after almost three weeks of forced digitalized learning.
 
Episode 4:Making it work - During CV19
 
Just under 8 weeks ago the CV19 pandemic changed the educational landscape in Norway overnight. Mr Mark Miss Ivon and Mr Brent provide some insight into how they have attempted to be solution orientated in response to isolation and home learning to ensure their own well-being and educational effectiveness is maintained. 
 
Episode 5: Precorrection
 
Asker International School has a growing reputation in Norway for its calm learning environment. Today’s guest Robert Browne, the principal of the school, speaks candidly about the importance of precorrection in creating a classroom & school culture for learning.

Episode 6: Provocations

To frustrate, to irritate, to excite, to amuse, to shock - the need to provoke interest and exploration lies at the centre of this episode. Andrew is the guest on the show. He is a PYP coordinator, PE teacher and IB enthusiast. Listen to the sixth episode, Provocations, on the links below. 

Episode 7: Lego Robotics

When lego is no longer just lego. A dumbing down or smarting up of the curriculum? This episode’s guest is James, a PYP teacher and ICT lead at Asker International School who gives his views on the learning benefits of lego. 

Episode 8: The Living Wax Museum

In this episode Mr Mark chats with Catie. Catie is a PYP teacher at Asker International School.  She is the brains behind the introduction of The Living Wax Museum into the Grade 4 curriculum. An inquiry driven approach to delivering the unit on revolutionaries.

Episode 9: The Power of Reading

One quarter of all students in the primary phase have become student librarians in under a year. Thomas, a Grade 3 teacher at Asker International School, reveals how the school's ‘The Power of Reading’ (CLPE) initiative has perpetuated a hunger for reading amongst students, and incited student agency. For more information on 'The power of Reading' go to https://clpe.org.uk/powerofreading

Episode 10: Phonics: The WHY and the HOW

How can synthetic phonics exist harmoniously in the midst of an educational setting that values the importance of 'inquiry learning'?  Miss Angie speaks candidly about the importance of synthetic phonics  regardless of ones pedagogical leanings. 

Episode 11: Reimagine Reuse Redesign

Next summer's fashion craze: 'Second Hand Design'. Is it possible? Is it necessary? Linda Hörnquist, both an educationalist and entrepreneur, believes the answer to both of these questions is YES . She is driven to make a difference in her local community by challenging people's attitudes to recycling fabric, and promoting the art of sewing. 

Episode 12: The Penny Drops (Again)

In this episode Mr Mark chats about going back to University as part of Asker International School’s philosophy of teachers being life-long learners. He reflects on the surprise learning moments he experienced while once again walking in the shoes of his students.

Episode 13: Student council  - A hotline to the principal 

Two titans from the student community - Laura and June talk about the trials and tribulations of leading the student council. 

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GDPR

INTRODUCTION

Asker International School’s (AIS) mission is to create an environment where students are safe and learn best.

Asker International School will seek to assist each student to develop to his/her full potential, to become a versatile, effective and responsible citizen of the world. We will do this within a secure and stimulating environment, delivering curricular programmes developed and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), with English as the medium of instruction.

Protecting our customer’s privacy is fundamental to our organisation. As such, AIS commits to the following points:

  • We never sell your data or student data.

 

We never advertise on our digital platforms for any gain, financial or otherwise.

 

Student work on line is by default private.

 

We endeavour to ensure security protocols are followed.

 

We are transparent about our practices.

 

Our digital partners are compliand with GDPR requirements as of 25th May 2018.

 

Digital Partners

Our digital partners as of May 2018 are:

Faria Systems - GDPR compliant as of 25th May

SeeSaw - GDPR compliant as of 25th May

Google Cloud -  GDPR compliant as of 25th May

SurveyMonkey - GDPR compliant as of 25th May

Visma - GDPR compliant as of 25th May

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Court of Justice of the European Union, July 2020 https://www.datatilsynet.no/contentassets/af24dc8c175f475099bf54eddda31079/cp200091en.pdf

WHO DOES AIS COLLECT INFORMATION FROM?

AIS creates information from our staff, our students and our parent body. The data collected is necessary to our operation and organisation and is not gathered to fulfill any other purpose or personal or financial gain.

 

WHAT INFORMATION DOES AIS COLLECT?

Staff members:

AIS collects personal data on our staff such as home address, personal number, next of kin and bank account details. The school also requires a police certificate (also known as a criminal records check) which is destroyed upon receipt. The school also keeps a folder of information which may contain copies of qualifications, references and a copy of a curriculum vitae.

 

Students:

AIS collects personal data such as school reports, medical data, home addresses, next of kin and possibly information from previous institutes and schools. The school also has internal documentation on the social and learning environment.

This information can be solicited by external organisations such as child services or local pedagogical services. Child services can solicit the information without parental consent. Pedagogical services require parental consent before the information can be shared.

 

Parents:

AIS collects personal data such as contact information (phone, mail, other), home address and banking information.

The school does not share information with third party organisations unless parental consent is provided, or legal grounds exist where the school is obliged to submit data.

 

School mail system

The school may collect information that has been communicated and  shared by parents or other organisations electronically such as through our mail service or through other means such as sms or other multimedia messaging services such as Whatsapp.

 

HOW DOES AIS USE THE INFORMATION?

AIS primarily uses gathered information to further our educational provision and improve what we do in school. Any other data collection is done in accordance with national or local requirements.

For example we use this information to:

  • Allow students to access internal systems such as the school curriculum and online lessons and resources.

  • Provide staff and students with a digital platform for storing and sharing information.

  • Notify parents via reporting and other similar ways that provide them with information on student progress and development.

 

DOES AIS ALLOW ADVERTISING OR SHARE DATA FOR ADVERTISING?

No.

 

 

Who do I contact if I have a question about my personal data?

Just contact the school. The best way is to mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also ring or just drop in if you have a question. 

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IB Learner Profile

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. (www.ibo.org)

The teachers of Asker International School believed it was important to have our own interpretation of how the attributes of the IB Learner Profile should be defined, based on our own teaching experiences in Norway.

They came up with the following.   

The Learner Profile as unpacked by AIS teachers December-March 2015

The below image is the Learner Profile imagined through a technological lens. It is important to recognise that the modern student is heavily immersed in a digital world. 

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ASKER International School

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