Rehabilitation Centre Project

2018-10-16T09:31:45+01:00November 20th, 2017|

Red Cross Haugland Rehabilitation Centre has started up a new programme for children who have overcome brain cancer. The group consists of eight children between the ages of 9-17 years old, who mostly have been through surgery and chemotherapy. The aim with the project is to handle everyday life after cancer treatment, prevent late effects and achieve better functioning physically, socially, and cognitively. Five of our students have been given the opportunity to assist with this two-week programme. In collaboration with staff from Haugland, they have tailored a plan of activities to accommodate the needs of all the children in the group. These have included everything from art projects to introductory karate sessions. The main focus has been to involve the children in activities that are fun and relating to what they can do back at home. Over the first week, there have been many smiles and much laughter. A rewarding experience for our students in a mutually enriching framework.

One of our participating students, Jesper (Denmark) wrote:

We are five students lucky to have been given a chance to assist Haugland Rehabilitation Center with their two-week programme for children who have fought, and beaten brain cancer. In collaboration with staff from Haugland, we tailored a plan of activities to accommodate the needs of all the children in the group. Our main priority has been to involve the children in activities that are both fun and ‘ordinary’. After all, they just want to be treated like normal children. Over the first week, we have smiled, and we have laughed. Hopefully, the children will stand at the end of the programme looking back on 14 days where they have bonded and rejoiced with everyone involved. As participants, we have indeed been reminded of the happiness that selfless aid brings. We express our sincere thanks to Haugland Rehabilitation Center for giving us this wonderful experience.

‘Leave No One Behind’

2018-10-16T09:31:45+01:00November 2nd, 2017|

Global Goals for Sustainable Development

Global Goals for Sustainable Development

Today, a conference took place at NORAD (Norway’s Agency for Development Cooperation) in Oslo in response to the release of the World Bank’s annual flagship publication, the ‘World Development Report 2018’ with the title ‘Learning to Realize Education’s Promise’. For the very first time in forty years, the report is dedicated to the education theme in its entirety with a distinct focus on learning.

Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide, the newly appointed (and first female) Minister of Foreign Affairs, opened the conference with the focus on ‘Learning in Crisis – what can we do about it?’

The World Development Report 2018 identifies that access to education is on the increase across the world but education can do much better on learning.

One of UWC RCN’s strategic priorities – as exhibited by our conference on inclusion in education on UWC Day – is to contribute to the education debate within Norway. We were delighted to send representation to this conference.

Speakers ranged from presenters from the World Bank to representatives from Norwegian organizations such as Save the Children and NORAD. Questions focused on implementation on the ground and the importance of recognition and inclusion of those with disabilities within an educational context.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs finished her key note speech with the following message in relation to the Strategic Development Goal no 4 on Education:

‘Give boys and girls the opportunity to shape their own futures.

Give boys and girls the opportunity to shape our futures.’

An important message for global education, the key actors in every country – and for us as a UWC as we seek to develop our contribution to create and sustain change through education.

Larry (Rektor) and Arne (Director of Development)

The Paper Bag Princess

2017-11-13T12:27:06+01:00October 30th, 2017|

UWC Red Cross Nordic and Bergen National Opera invite you to an opera based on Robert Munsch’s story of a kidnapped prince, a brave princess and a fierce dragon. Come and join in all the humour and drama that unfolds when Händel meets Norwegian folk tunes, a prince is kidnapped by a dragon, and a brave princess comes to the rescue.

Click here for more information and details of how to attend the performance

The show takes place indoors and there are a limited number of tickets available.
Tickets must be purchased in advance through ticketco.no.

Are you our new Rektor?

2018-10-16T09:31:46+01:00October 30th, 2017|

UWC is a global education movement uniting people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

UWC Red Cross Nordic, established in 1995, is situated in Flekke, Fjaler Muncipality 150km north of Bergen on the west coast of Norway.  With a special emphasis on Nordic, environmental and humanitarian concerns, the College brings together 200 highly motivated students from all parts of the world so they can live and learn from each other.  Providing a transformative holistic education through the IB Diploma, a challenging extra-academic programme and a deep commitment to service, compassion and personal responsibility, students become involved citizens whose attitudes towards understanding and tolerance are powerful catalysts for positive change.

We seek applications from talented and highly motivated school leaders who identify with UWC’s mission and relate specifically to the College’s Nordic character and values.  An accomplished manager with vision, energy and empathy, you will thrive championing the College externally, engaging actively in all aspects of its life and inspiring the next phase of its development.  If not a speaker of a Scandinavian language, a willingness to learn is desirable.

To download the appointment details for this role, including information on how to apply, please click here quoting reference 3295.

Please click here for the full brief.

The closing date for applications is 0900hrs (GMT) on Thursday 23rd, November 2017.
The new Rektor will start in post August 2018.

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