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UWC RCN Announcement

2017-08-25T13:47:00+01:00August 25th, 2017|

Richard (Larry) Lamont has today announced his intention to resign as Rektor of UWC Red Cross Nordic with effect from end of July 2018.

Larry has been a highly dedicated and visionary Rektor and will have given six years of service in the development of UWC Red Cross Nordic by the time of his departure to take up a new position as Headmaster of Shawnigan Lake School (one of Canada’s largest residential secondary schools). UWC RCN and the wider UWC community will miss him and his family – but we also congratulate him on the new opportunities ahead and trust that he will remain part of the UWC movement.

Regarding a successor, I have asked Deputy Board Chair Hans Lindemann and Director of Development Arne Osland to prepare the selection process and I shall appoint a Board Search Sub-Committee to identify – from a wide range of backgrounds – and recommend to the Board the best candidate for the next Rektor, with the vision and credentials to lead our College through the next stage of its development.

I am grateful that Larry has given us one year’s notice so that we can ensure a smooth and effective transition. I am really looking forward to working with Larry during the coming academic year which, I am sure, will be a successful and exciting one.

Kristin Vinje
Chair
UWC Red Cross Nordic – Board
Friday 25th August 2017

To read Kristin Vinje’s announcement, and Larry’s accompanying text – click here.

Equipment for the disabled

2018-10-16T09:31:59+01:00August 25th, 2017|

Trying out the equipment

Trying out the equipment

On Wednesday and Thursday, our partners at the Red Cross Haugland Rehabilitation Centre have been hosting a nation-wide conference on specialised equipment for the disabled. There have been many delegates with opportunities galore to try out different bicycles and other equipment. Staff, students, patients and others have been traversing the campus (some at great speed) on different equipment – and students on our Survivors of Conflict programme were invited to try water-skiing.

People have been having lots of fun and it is wonderful to see our partners at RKHR looking at ways to develop sport and activities for those with disabilities.

Keep up the good work.

Paper Bag Princess

2018-10-16T09:32:00+01:00August 21st, 2017|

The staff on hand to offer support ...

The staff on hand to offer support …

On Sunday 20th August our very own Dan Silfwerin (Swedish and English teacher – and House Mentor of Sweden House) was invited to perform in the finale of ‘Mimi Goes Glamping’ at Åmot Operagard. This Bergen National Opera created a community opera based on the children’s story, ‘Paper Bag Princess’ / ‘Papirpose-Prinsessn’ by Robert Munsch.

There was a large contingent of UWC RCN staff and families supporting Dan at the finale of the festival.

The director John Ramster and chorus master Håkon Matti Skrede and other members of the BNO team will be here on campus at UWC Red Cross Nordic later this term working with students to prepare a special performance for Saturday 18th November. Be prepared for a fearsome dragons, a hapless prince and a cunning princess – and lots of fun on stage. Suitable for all ages!

Staff Introduction Week

2018-10-16T09:32:00+01:00August 19th, 2017|

It has been Staff Introduction Week at RCN this week – this is an opportunity for staff to learn about the activities that have been happening on campus over the course of June and July, for Support and Education Staff to reconnect after the summer break, and for professional development / training and for preparation for the beginning of the academic year.

After the Red Cross run Psycho-social First Aid Course

This year’s Staff Introduction Week has featured a ‘pot luck’ dinner, induction for new staff, meetings, presentations and discussions. Professional development included training in the following areas: the advisor role, the Norwegian Work Environment, communications with a special focus on email etiquette, a Psycho-Social First Aid Course run by the Sogn og Fjordane Red Cross, and Safety Net Training.

Our training has focused on a) creating a happy and supportive work environment for staff and b) improving the student experience on campus. Staff Introduction Week focuses on working together and community building – how best to support each other as we, in turn, seek to support the students in our care.

The training finished with a staff barbecue at the Høegh.

We look forward to welcoming the students back to campus this weekend.

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