Red Cross Nordic United W orld College

Red Cross Nordic United World College
Annual Report 2008
UWC Annual Report 2008
Letter from the Chairman: Mission in Human Terms
Einar Steensnæs
2008 has been a testing year for the
Nordic dimension of our College. And
gladly the outcome is a strengthened
Nordic Profile. The Swedish government
has reconfirmed their commitment to
our school as a joint Nordic project, by
their continued contributions through
the Foreign Aid budget. The funds are
now directly tied to scholarships given
to students from the least developed or
other low income countries. The Swedish and Norwegian Foreign Departments
found a co-operative approach and a
solution to obstacles arising from regulations of foreign aid and its’ receivers.
Our campus is a small world which is
never untouched by what goes on in the
big one outside. The year ended with
the conflict in the Middle East escalating dramatically. Our students from the
Palestinian Occupied Territories and
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Israel start their spring term in peaceful Flekke with thoughts on what is
going on back home. It is not difficult
to empathize with their situation. We
can be reassured by the fact that our
faculty has a long experience in playing a supportive role as the turmoil of
the outside world is a part of our inner
life. And strangely the hardship of such
an experience contributes to what is
special about our neutral ground. With
each and one on equal terms, you have
a starting point for true dialogue and
new understanding, of yourself and the
other. The little arenas in daily life give
room for nuance. There will be heated
debates in day rooms and dormitories,
but equally the College fosters something that goes beyond that, a true
wish to nurture dialogue. The aim is a
common understanding of each other’s
differences and mutual dependency in
co-existence. Suffering and hardship out
in the big world also lead to respect and
deep friendships across borders.
So the daily dramas reflected in world
media, have a human impact in our residences. This is also the case with conflicts that persist without making head
lines. The College has a long lasting
co-operation with the Rafto Foundation,
whose very cause it is to bring attention to situations where human rights
are being violated without reactions
from the world community. With them
we share a concern for the situation in
Western Sahara, where people keep
living as refugees for decades. Through
our recruitment from this region and
exchange programs under the Norwegian Peace Corps, students and staff
are sensitized to human consequences
of politics. Our aim is to foster engaged
citizens, who take ownership in the
programs, who learn by being made responsible. Often we hear stories as they
move on; stories like the one of recent
graduate Christine Meling. Christine has
been awarded the Davies Project Peace
Grant of $10,000, which will enable her
to build two class rooms and provide
a sheltered learning environment for
kindergarten in her home village Yari,
Sudan. This confirms that our mission
is in human terms, a mission given by
hosting 200 teenagers from more than
80 countries in their formative years.
At the RCNUWC young people are
recruited from backgrounds ranging
from abundance to scarcity. Coming
together; living, learning and sharing
are of mutual benefit. It sensitizes the
individual, gives rise to personal growth,
and the courage of putting it to action.
As we move into a new year, I would like
to express my heart felt gratitude to all
our supporters, not the least from the
various Nordic governments, for being
behind us as a movement and allowing
the daily work as the Red Cross Nordic
United World College to be carried out
with dedication and joy. And at this
point I am happy to extend it to our
own staff and students, for the way they
reach toward our mission on a practical
scale – learning for life.
The RCNUWC Board 2008
Student Council 2008
Einar Steensnæs (Chair)
Sigridur Anna Tordardottir (Deputy Chair, Iceland)
Ingegerd Wärnersson (Sweden)
Ann-Magrit Austenå (Norwegian Red Cross)
Stefan Simonsen (Åland)
Ivar Lund Mathiesen (UWC Norway)
Erik Pedersen (Staff representative)
Rabia Shahid (Student representative)
Stine Birch Nielsen (Denmark) - Chair
Rabia Shahid (Pakistan) - Board Representative
Savant Shrestha (Nepal) - Communications Representative
Lisa Bjerke (Sweden) - Deputy Board Representative
Raphaël Saghir (Switzerland) Lukas Slothuus (Denmark)
Svein Magnason (Faeroes) Laura Parker (Canada)
Bendik Elstad (Norway)
Astor Nummelin Carlsberg (Sweden)
Milton Fung (Hong Kong)
Alex Clements (UK)
Zacharia Masere (Kenya)
Vitor Naghetini Souza Borba (Brazil)
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Rektor’s Report: The World in our Village
Dr. John Lawrenson
It is a truism that membership of the
UWC community personalizes conflicts,
crises and disasters. Invariably the news
headlines will then refer to a place where
a close friend or college acquaintance
lives or has lived. Understanding and
empathy follows as does concern for
the individuals caught up by the events
as they unfold. The immediacy and
relevance of this truism has never been
so dramatically experienced as it did in
December 2008 with Saif Edeen Shahada from Palestine. His determination
to see his family for the festival of Eid
the conflict. It created
in early Decema starting point for a
ber led to him
being trapped
memorable evening
of honest debate
in Gaza during
the attacks by
and sensitive mature
discussion.
Israeli forces on
Hamas with its
In a less publicized
inevitable, and
l discussion
pane
ed
ent-l
stud
a
ics
place, Western
Talking polit
euphemistically
Sahara, we have been able to have
named, collateral damage. In other
a more direct impact on the situation
words deaths and injuries inflicted upon by sending volunteers to the camps
the innocent who were also trapped
in the desert and through a “Talk
within this strip of land.
Together” Summer Course on Conflict
Sporadic and short periods of electrical
power enabled Saif to remain in contact
with those of us who were far away and
safe in Norway. This provided him, and
his family perhaps, with support and
reassured us about his well being.
The circumstances that led to the
conflict were explored in one of several
“World Today” Friday evenings in our
Auditorium. The session captured the
essence of the underlying reasons
for bringing students from 80 nations
together for two years. Our students
from Israel and Palestine gave their own
account of the situation. The scope of
attitudes was broadened by characters
acting out different positions towards
Management which begins in August
2009. Students and staff from this
college and other UWCs will work with
experts and with young people selected
from the occupied territories, the camps
in Algeria and from Morocco. This
initiative was inspired by yet another
engaging Friday evening “World Today”
and by the presence over five years of
Saharawis at the college.
Such events bring the world to our
village and have a great impact on
attitudes and the perceptions of our
students. In time and with patience,
commitment to our ideals and constant
pressure, this process and UWC
students can and will change our World.
In Memory
Bruce Anderson
Martin Erlandsson
Nikos Tsiliris
We were sad that, after many years of
service in education, Bruce passed away
in December 2008. Bruce came to RCN in
1998 as the teacher of Economics and to
take charge of University Counselling. Bruce
was a dedicated member of our community
and was highly respected by all staff and
students for his teaching, for his personal
contacts with universities worldwide,
his straightforwardness and his sense of
humour. Bruce had struggled with health
problems in the latter years and was strongly
supported by his wife Cecilia. They both had
to finally end their time commitment to us
in 2007. We wish Bruce peace and Cecilia
our thoughts and support.
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UWC Annual Report 2008
International Baccalaureate
Academics
In May 2008 examinations were written in 68 subject/levels, including 35 languages other than English. First language
(A1) classes are offered in Danish, English, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish; all other first languages are in the schoolsupported self-taught program. Foreign language classes
include Chinese, Norwegian (nynorsk) and Spanish,all as ab
initio at Standard Level. 90 candidates gained the Diploma
with an average points score of 35 and average grade per subject of 5.5 – one candidate gaining the maximum 45 points.
Concerning those who did not gain the Diploma qualification,
we do not know of any cases where the students concerned
did not gain acceptance to further studies at university level.
Academic program developments in the course of 2008 include:
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The teaching of Chinese ab initio by a teacher from Ningxia
University, as part of the reciprocal arrangement between
that university and RCN. In past years, visiting teachers
assisted the RCN teacher with delivery of the course.
Initiation of the new course, Environmental Systems and Societies at Standard level, which
replaces Environmental Systems
(that IBCA is phasing out). This
course is transdisciplinary in two
respects: structurally, in that it
focuses students’ attention on
both the scientific and social/
ethical value components of
natural systems and environmental issues and, consequentGraduation Day 2008
ly in terms of the I.B. Diploma,
it meets both Group 3 (Individuals & Societies) and Group 4 (Natural Sciences) requirements. Of 35 first year students enrolled, 28 are taking it as
their only science course, enabling further study in another
language, another Group 3 course, or a second arts course.
Following an “unannounced inspection of exam arrangements” by an I.B. inspector during the May examination session, the inspector concluded: “All procedures complied fully
with those given in the Vade Mecum. Congratulations to the
school for a perfectly organized exam”.
The report of the I.B. 5 year Review process, which started
in 2007, concluded by expressing appreciation for “such a
comprehensive set of documents”, and for having “consulted
with all members of the community and (who were) not
afraid to show their voice”. Suggestions to seek improvement (without “supposing any negativity on either side”)
were (a) looking after personal learning needs of students,
including (b) their experiences as second language learners,
(c) reviewing assessment policies, (d) seeking ways to improve communications with the outside world (e.g., through
IT), and (e) presenting RCN more widely on the regional and
world stage. These matters are receiving attention, with a
progress report to the IBO due in early April 2009.
Balance
More ideas than time to do them, is a cry often heard on
campus. Enthusiasm and initiatives are exciting and make
this place vibrant. Finding a balance point between the
fun of something new and the possible tedium of ongoing
commitments of study, self and community is the everyday
challenge.
Balance of the individual
All students must try to be involved
in the 6 areas of the College as
well as the IB. Teacher Advisors are
available to guide students. How
can a student balance this wheel?
Nordic
Humanitarian
Environmental
Balanced
Program
Creativity
Service
Being involved in the re-design
Action
project to provide the local shop
with shopping bags from recycled
textiles, enables a student to be environmental, creative
and to serve the community. Shoppers can buy or borrow
a recycled textile bag, saying “no to plastic” and freeing up
cotton land for food.
Balance in the community
The Student Council is a vital
consultative body representing
all students and meeting
regularly with College Leaders.
This year the SC has been very
hard working and instrumental
in creating balanced and
responsible attitudes in the
community, with special
commendation goes to the party
committee.
Balance for teachers
A rich variety of College staff is vital. We have continued
to improve the global diversity of our teacher group and
encourage different ways of teaching and learning.
Teaching staff have again had the biannual opportunity to
attend a course or workshop in
their field. This is particularly
important remembering the
isolated location of RCN. Cross
cultural teaching methods and
the variety of cultures and
techniques are shared with
colleagues in and out of the
classroom. Four teachers are
following long distance studies
parallel to their teaching.
Others activities include running
workshops and writing text books Leading by doing - saying “No”
to plastic
for international use.
Attaining balance is vital for lifelong learning.
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Queen’s Visit: “Children of my heart”
Since the beginning in 1995 her Majesty Queen Sonja has
been our national protector. Regular visits to Fjaler has given
every single generation of students the honor to meet her
Majesty in Flekke. Some have even been received at the
Royal Palace in Oslo. This time the royal visit coincided with
our Council Meeting 17th – 18 th April.
During her stay Queen Sonja was hosted by Magne Bjergene,
staying at the Becker House. Supper in the Cantina was enjoyed together with our students Hanna Zimnitzkaya (Belarus), Ylikal Ayino (Ethiopia), Gagan Dhal (India) and Sara Saleh
(Sweden). Her Majesty has expressed a special interest for art,
and was delighted to visit our art students and teacher Reidun
Bergstrøm. This was followed by a First Aid demonstration by
a group of 12 students, lead by David Robertson.
The highlight of the evening was a special show, put
together by our students under supervision of Kåre Sandvik,
Queen Sonja with students
Peter Wilson and Dona Pursall. A breathtaking show, much
appreciated by Council Members and visitors from the
County, Førde International Folk Music Festival and Ningxia
University.
Queen Sonja clearly expressed her appreciation when
speaking to performers Alexander Grindulis (UK) Vitor Naghetini Souza Borba (Brazil), Gro Havskov Kirk (Denmark)
Pinkie Chan (Cambodia) and Camille Evelyn(Barbados).
She was also glad for the chance to meet students and
teachers form Laski Institute for the blind and visually
impaired in Poland, on their return visit to the College.
Red Cross Diploma
Continuity and Improvement for our Co-operation
The Red Cross evaluation for co-operation 1987 – 2006
found that the College has fulfilled expectations from
the organization. For future recommendations the report
concludes: “It is expedient that the co-operation between the
Red Cross and
the RCNUWC is
strengthened.”
(Baardvik,
2007:57) A
contact group
has been set
up to promote
this process,
led by Jorunn
Ringstad.
The group
has focused on two key areas: 1) to establish an Outline
Agreement for the co-operation; 2) to develop a Red Cross
Diploma for relevant work done in the Extra Academic
Program. The 2007 – 09 generation is the first who is eligible
for this qualification. It contains knowledge about the Red
Cross as an organization and skills in how to communicate
across cultures and work in teams. It has separate programs
in conflict resolution and care giving. For refugee work,
experience can be gained through visits at Bergum Mottak
or participation in the role play “På Flukt”. Face-to-face work
is set up through the voluntary sector locally. By introducing
this diploma together with the Norwegian Red Cross we make
sure that our students gain formal recognition for work done
and skills attained. We have been pleased to discover that the
introduction of the diploma does not entail radical changes to
what is already in our program. We aim to build on 15 years
of experience and co-operation
and ensure continuity for
commitments undertaken with
inspiration.
Next day Academic Director Alistair Robertson followed
the Queen to classes in Human Rights and Swedish,
in addition to the Art’s Exhibition. After this a session
at the Council Meeting was set aside to include her
Majesty. Development Directors Magne Bjergene and
Arne Osland gave a vision on how the environmental
pillar can be strengthened in the future. Her Majesty
was given farewell greeting by County Mayor Nils R.
Sandal and chairs of our Council and Board, Erling Olsen
and Einar Steensnæs, together with rektor John Lawrenson
and Magne Bjergene. It had been decided that the honor of
the visit would be extended to the local community, as Her
Majesty had her final lunch in Dale, with representatives
from local voluntary organizations. In the radio interview our
national supporter concluded by referring to the College as
her “hjertebarn” – child of her heart.
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Leirskule: Service at the Centre of the College
In mid-October our current second years finished their
last sessions of Leirskule (Camp School) service. Happy to
leave this chapter of their lives behind, they have learned a
lot. For some it has been the simple lesson of being on time
(and some didn’t quite master that skill). Many have learned
to master an outdoor skill, how to teach others, how to
communicate with children with varying degrees of English
skills; and everyone learned something about themselves.
The Leirskule hosts groups of 12 year olds for a week at a
time, usually between forty and fifty each week. The leirskule
staff work with the children in the mornings; fishing, rowing
and making food and fire out doors. In the afternoons the
students, in their second and third term, run activities for
the children. This includes kayaking, climbing, biking, skin
diving, archery, Haugland adventure, welcome group and
Minister’s Visit
Recollecting Early Memories of Education
Speaking to the college community in the Høegh Centre
Minister of Education, Bård Vegar Solhjell, came
to visit the College in February. Solhjell engaged with all
first year students immediately after his arrival. Being here
brought back fond memories, having visited Haugland as
a Leirskule pupil himself. After a short cultural program,
student representatives Stine Nielsen (Denmark) and Savant
Shresta (Nepal) addressed the minister, talking about what
rich opportunities the RCNUWC give them, and how much it
is appreciated that all regional governments are behind the
Nordic College. In a meeting with our senior management,
Solhjell was told about challenges for Nordic co-operation
and support for the College. The minister expressed himself
to be inspired by meeting the world in his home region,
Sunnfjord.
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our young Leirskule visito
A student instructor with
international activities. In addition, some
students have life guarded the pool, and some
have taken photos for the leirskule web page.
This new web page has brought us into the
21st century again. We are trying to eliminate
as much paper use as possible, switching
from letters to emails and putting as much
information on the web page as possible.
Through “Training week” and sixteen weeks
of service the students have learnt and
practiced their skills. Their service is not
only about mastering a technical skill, but
also learning how to communicate to and manage a group
of children, while cooperating with their peers. Most have
done a wonderful job, and in the process learnt a lot. The
children who visit us have had a great experience. They love
the student and are challenged by the activities and the fact
that they must speak English.
Our volunteers this year, Andrew and Sophie are selected
by the British Red Cross. Having some extra sets of hands is
always good, even better when they are so energetic, and
relate so well with the children.
This year we have changed our assembly hall, from Naustet
to the auditorium. The move to the centre of the college
feels right, linking the college and leirskule closer together.
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Theatre Arts dance performance
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PBL in Finland
For Project Week in October, a group of students and Extra
Academic Director Xiaohang Sumner went to work with the
Finnish National Committee to promote UWCs in Finland. A
dedicated team of ex-students in the National Committee,
including Chairperson Tiina Honkanen, (NC’03-’05) did a
tremendous job of making arrangements for our visit.
case, to make and sleep in a snow cave, ski and experience
this evocative ‘snow desert’. Such outdoor contexts are rich
in educational potential: it soon becomes clear to all that
cooperation is a pragmatic necessity; that those who struggle
We visited the two foundations which provide the funding for
Finnish students to UWCs - the Finnish Cultural Foundation
and the Swedish Cultural Foundation. We had a guided tour
of the Finnish Parliament, where the Minister of Migration
? took the time to meet with us. We went to several local
schools to promote UWCs and invite students to apply. We
also spent an afternoon at the Red Cross Youth central office
in Finland, learning about the many activities the office
organizes in Finland.
A visit to Finland would not have been complete without a
visit to the sauna and a meal of reindeer meat. It had been a
very interesting, educational and valuable experience for all of
us and contributed to UWC awareness in Finland.
Snow Caving Across Boundaries
The making of Sahrawi tea requires more attention
to process than the familiar dunking of a teabag. In the
photograph, Kopano (Lesotho) watches as Mustafa (Western
Sahara) tops up the glasses, complementing the foamy
layer he created earlier by pouring tea back and forth. We
passed many glasses of the strong sweet beverage through
the evening while exchanging Islamic, Christian and secular
perspectives on the value of traditional rituals; an energizing
and memorable cultural-sharing (including some awareness
of the long-standing refugee situation of Western Sahara
camps in Algeria) made all the more memorable through our
location – a snow cave in the mountains in mid-winter.
We had excavated the cave the day before after hiking up
the slopes on skis, this being the “snøhule & ski” project.
Such projects entail planning, doing and evaluating; in this
It never tasted so good!
may require assistance; that when conditions are unpleasant,
the discomfort is visibly shared; that while resources are
limited, there is scope for much imaginative use, and that we
can all be resourceful at different moments (“Here, use my
dry socks”). Outdoor settings enable us to share ourselves
more readily, with less embarrassment, than in our more
polite and socially-regulated daily lives. These experiences
can quickly enable moments of felt commonality across
boundaries of language, gender, nation, race and ethnicity.
A warm stomach, or arm-pit, offered to warm another’s
cold hands is not only appreciated for its comfort value; the
action, given its implicit recognition of empathy, can reinforce
perceptions of sharedness more deeply than words might. In
such contexts, the category distinctions that divide us through
promoting perceptions of different/other/foreign/strange
tend to reduce to their true insignificance. “Simple in means,
rich in ends” experiences (farvel, Arne Næss), including
hot sweet Sahrawi tea in a snow-cave, provide memorable
reminders of common humanity.
(adapted from article published in IB World, 2008).
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University Office
Of the 2006-2008 intake well over 70% immediately
went on to university. The majority, 52 in total, entered US
institutions, most with considerable and necessary financial
support. A dozen left to study in the UK, with the
University of Manchester being the most popular
this year. Other destinations included Canada, Italy,
France and the Netherlands. About 7 students
returned home to study, 2 are fulfilling their military
obligation, and 1 will embark on an education in
Nursing. About 10% of our Leavers chose to take
a year to do some volunteer work before deciding
on their next educational destination. There are
places in the US waiting for 10 students who decided
to defer their place, and this is the case with one
Bornholmer who will attend Simon Fraser in 2009.
All are currently taking the opportunity to offer
their services in a variety of places throughout the
World.There are only 2 students our university office
cannot account for, but we trust they will be in touch should
there be a need for help in the future with further education.
RCNUWC strengthens links with Ethiopia
Not only does the college provide scholarships to students
from Ethiopia, it has also sent volunteers in recent years
to teach at two schools in the country. In the 2008 Winter
Break, three students, Ezequiel Jimenez (Argentina), Jens
Møller (Greenland)
and Ingunn
Kristjánsdóttir
(Iceland) have
worked as
volunteers on a
project helping
in the building of
an educational
and resource
centre in Gambella, in the far west
of the country. Having been contacted by a member of the
Ethiopian UWC National Committee, teacher and Volunteer
Programme Coordinator Peter Wilson put together the
team, with the assistance of colleague Dona Pursall. Using
the donated airfare from another colleague, funds raised
from their respective home countries and some of their own
finances, the five spent the month helping to establish the
project which is overseen by the Anglican Church of Ethiopia.
They concreted, dug foundations, painted and carried in
temperatures up to 40 degrees. It is hoped further voluntary
involvement over the coming months and years will follow.
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Residential Life
Sharing and taking care of a house with 39 fellow students
offers a wide range of challenges for living skills, co-operation
and responsibilities. In a multi-cultural society like ours, each
and one come with
their traditions and
customs shaped by
climate, life style and
available resources.
During the school
year we all share the
task of taking care of
our living quarters
and environment.
In practical terms
this means to be
considerate about the
buildings themselves
and the consumption
of energy. On the more personal level we are dealing with
health issues and hygiene. The aim is to reduce waste of food
and other valuable resources.
As it is the students’ and house mentors’ responsibility
to clean the houses, all take part in the program during
Introduction Week, focusing on how to take care of the
house as a living environment by sharing responsibilities. The
program encourage all to take individual responsibility for the
living environment
and to put into
practice what is
being talked about
in Global Concern
and World Today:
Taking care
of resources,
reducing
consumption and
College Kantina
pollution.
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Fredskorpset: An Exchange with Western Sahara
RCNUWC has had an involvement with Western Sahara
since 2004 when our first Saharawi student arrived at the
College from the refugee camps. The following year the
College began sending graduating students to the refugee
camps as part of its Volunteer Program.
Teachers Publishing
Inquisitive Students - Productive Teachers
Many students leave the College with fond memories
of their teachers as figures of inspiration, someone who
are willing to engage in and outside of the class room and
who support them in their daily lives. With this
Western Sahara is
dedication towards the students, our teachers
a country bordered
still find room to keep on developing in their area
by Morocco,
of specialization. During this year no less than
Mauritania and
three of our current staff has utilized knowledge
Algeria. A Spanish
in their subject area in order to produce books
colony until the
or teaching material. Chris Hamper’s “Physics
early 70’s, it has
developed specifically for the IB Diploma” is
been under the
published on Heinemann International. The book
control of Morocco
for Standard level is out on the market, the one
since the midfor Higher Level ready for proof reading. Years
70’s with many of
of experience with
ps
the Saharawi refugee cam
its native people
Fredskorpset volunteers in
UWC students at
displaced to refugee
the Nordic and Atlantic College
camps in the inhospitable desert of southwest Algeria.
has lead to a product which
In January 2008, in collaboration with Fredskorpset, the
has taken form of a course
Norwegian Peace Corps, RCNUWC entered into a formal
book. “At the UWC you have
exchange program with the Ministry of Sport and Youth/
students who ask a lot. As a
Polisario, Western Sahara. The objective of this new program
teacher you keep the good
is to offer young people from Norway, and their counterparts
questions in your head, go
from the Western Sahara refugee camps in Algeria, an
back and think about your
opportunity to act as cultural ambassadors for their
own understanding.” Like in
respective countries.
the class room, the dialogue
After a selection process in the spring of 2008 and three
situation is implicit in the
weeks of preparation and training at the College in July, the
book. Rich in visual material
first group of three project participants went to the camps in
it is the fruit of many year’s
Chris Hamper
September 2008, with a second group of three replacing them
experience in anticipating
in January 2009. The work they are doing is based on the
responses from the inquisitive learner.
teaching of oral English to different groups – young women
Historians Erik Overggard Pedersen and Siri Ingvaldsen have
at a school and classes open to all at a cultural centre. The
been authors of the Danish and Norwegian part srespectively
College is also pleased to be hosting a young Saharawi, Basiri
Mulay who, in addition to attending classes, has been offering in “The Nordic Nations since 1800”. Together with Swedish
Thomas Larsson they have written a book suitable for
an Arabic-learning activity, given presentations to the College
European History for IB HL, as well as an introduction at
and outside groups about his experiences as a refugee.
University level. A full colour 100 page master version is
All in all, a good start to a challenging project.
obtainable digitally on IBID press, Sydney International, for
use in class. Siri, who many will know as our librarian, has
Summer Course
also worked for the Millennium Site “Gulatinget” in Sogn og
Fjordane. Grants for this project have enabled her to make
Peter Wilson and Angie Toppan worked with eight
learning material about this ancient parliament in our own
Fredskorpset volunteers and 24 first year students on the
district, texts and exercises suitable for both college and
course. The volunteers received a week of pedagocical
instruction and subsequently acted as trainee teacher son the secondary school.
course. Part of the course this year was spent at Strynsvatn
Camping, a welcome addition to the students’ experience of
Norway.
The structure of the course was as in previous years centered
around morning language classes with the students learning
debating skills, discussion strategies, grammar, speed reading,
presenting and other language skills. Afternoons and evenings
were filled with various outdoor and indoor activities. The
course has been held for several years now and has proven
to be a vital introduction for students with linguistic and / or
social adjustment needs.
exercise - På Flukt
Refugee simulation
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RCNUWC Students 2007-2008
Afghanistan
Shanoz Agnazarbecova (2)
Åland islands
Hanna Malmberg (1)
Albania
Ira Ramaj (2)
Kasiani Nesturi (1)
Angola
Tania Fernando (2)
Isilda Hulilapi (1)
Argentina
Ezequiel Jiménez Martínez (1)
Barbados
Camille Evelyn (2)
Polly Williams (1)
Belarus
Hanna Zimnitskaya (2)
Volha Hrytskevitch (1)
Bolivia
Arian Laguna (1)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sanela Muharemović (2)
Vedran Pobric (1)
Botswana
Lebo Letsie (2)
Brazil
Vítor Naghetini Souza Borba (1)
Cambodia
Pinkie Chan (2)
Vichetrath Meas (1)
Canada
Hailey Barker (2)
Laura Parker (1)
Chile
Aníbal Yánez Hinjosa (2)
China
Hao Ran Ma (2)
Li Yuan Wang (2)
Qunchao Zhan (2)
Liang Liu (1)
Xiaolong Li (1)
Colombia
Mateo Caycedo Alvarez (1)
Costa Rica
Brayan Alonso Muñoz Camacho (2)
Stephanie Choza Macré (1)
Croatia
Igor Stanceric (2)
Ina Rojnic (1)
Czech Republic
Markéta Doubnerová (2)
Pavel Bacovsky (1)
Denmark
Anna Jensen (2)
Aske Nørby Bonde (2)
Fateh Warraich (2)
Gro Havskov Kirk (2)
Lauge Næsborg Schøler (2)
Sara Abawi (2)
Lisa Markussen (1)
Lukas Slothuus (1)
Mads Bruun (1)
Malthe Rasmussen (1)
Saaluja Chandrasekaran (1)
Stine Nielsen (1)
Ecuador
Katherine Priscilla Del Salto
Calderon (1)
10
11%
30%
Latin America
Central/Eastern Europe
11%
Asia
Africa
Western Europe
North America
4%
24%
Nordic
10%
10%
Egypt
Ahmed El Fatairy (2)
Youssef Magdy Maher (1)
Estonia
Kristjan Kaar (2)
Eliis Otti (1)
Ethiopia
Yilikal Ayino (2)
Banteaymolu Alebachew (1)
Faroe Islands
Maria Magnussen (2)
Svein Magnason (1)
Finland
Hanna Backman (2)
Vili Nieminen (2)
Kaisa Kuusisto (1)
Saara Martinmäki (1)
Germany
Paula Kift (2)
Sophie Scholz (1)
Ghana
Reginald Doku (2)
Sebastian Armiyaw Nasamu
(1)
Greenland
Jens Møller (1)
Guatemala
Alejandro Rivera Rivera (2)
Andres Lemus (1)
Honduras
Margarita Martins Palacios (2)
Hong Kong
Adrienne Li (2)
Karine Chan (2)
Ka Yu Tam (1)
Milton Fung (1)
Hungary
Eszter Marton (2)
Anna Pásztor (1)
Iceland
Ragnhildur Weisshappel (2)
Ingvi Thorkelsson (1)
India
Amar Chenappa (2)
Mrunmay Mastakar (2)
Gagan Dhal (1)
Israel
Gili Vidan (2)
Lelia Abu Nasra (2)
Maria Smerkovich (1)
Sally Abed (1)
Italy
Margherita Molaro (2)
Salvatore Tesoro (2)
Francesco Bosso (1)
Giovanni Braghieri (1)
Jamaica
Jodi Ann Dattadeen (2)
Japan
Yukiko Watari (2)
Jordan
Ahmad Towaiq (2)
Aseel Kreishan (1)
Kazakhstan
Boca Toleubay (2)
Kenya
Jonathan Kola (2)
Zacharia Masere (1)
Latvia
Uldis Elksnitis (2)
Jevgenija Rogachova (1)
Lebanon
Joanna Aniel Bidar (2)
Razan Barakat Diab (1)
Lesotho
Kopano Majara (2)
Lithuania
Aurimas Liutikas (2)
Vaida Rimeikytè (1)
Madagascar
Danamona Holinirina Andrianarimanana (1)
Malaysia
Min Sern Teh (2)
Maldives
Nashfa Hawwa (2)
Mexico
Andrés Gómez Emilsson (1)
Mozambique
Andrea Kine (1)
Nepal
Shasanka Pradhan (2)
Sonam Sherpa (2)
Dawa Sherpa (1)
Savant Shrestha (1)
Netherlands
Marc van Lanschot (2)
Jasmijn Harms (1)
Nicaragua
Xilonem Clarke (1)
Norway
Josie Hamper (2)
Astrid Dalsegg (2)
Dag Olov Tordsson (2)
Eli Smedsrud (2)
Elisabeth Berggrav (2)
Elise Kines (2)
Ida Sofie Nitter (2)
Ingrid Helene Kornstad (2)
Leif Erik Hoel Stabell (2)
Maria Haartveit (2)
Mats Marøen (2)
Aurora Helgesen (1)
Bendik Elstad (1)
Dag Hasselgård (1)
Espen Thygesen (1)
Gjertrud Mageli (1)
Jun Chao Tai (1)
Kristina Miklavic (1)
Nina Taugbøl (1)
Odd Jørgen Mæland (1)
Thea Wiig (1)
Pakistan
Bilal Shahabuddin (2)
Rabia Shahid (1)
Palestinian Territory
Mohammed Alkhouli (2)
Ahmad Almanassra (1)
Samed Nakhla (1)
Panama
Adrian Montero Loo (2)
Paraguay
Rubén Peña Espinosa (2)
Peru
Aladino Valdiviezo Alegria (2)
Poland
Piotr Faba (2)
Katarzyna Dybek (1)
Portugal
Filipa Lopes (2)
Maria Ferreira de Almeida
Mousinho (1)
Russian Federation
Maria Kuznetsova (2)
Sierra Leone
Ishiaka Mansaray (2)
Prince Moses (1)
Singapore
Sabrina Szeto (2)
Ghariza Sujak Bakir (1)
Slovakia
Zuzana Tabackova (1)
Slovenia
Erik Fendik (2)
South Africa
Koketso Makhafola (1)
Spain
Martin Coronado Alvarez (2)
Pílar Gómez Navarro (1)
Sri Lanka
Dinali De Silva (1)
Sudan
John Woja (1)
Swaziland
Fanele Chester (2)
Sweden
Alex Ingvarsson (2)
Alexander Willén (2)
Ellen Renman (2)
Erik Torstensson (2)
Henrik Uppström (2)
Rebecca Lennartsson (2)
Tove Pousette (2)
Turid Vallgårda (2)
Åse Hellström Vogel (2)
Amelie Westphal (1)
Astor Nummelin Carlberg (1)
Gustav Rehnby (1)
Lisa Bjerke (1)
Malin Hammarbäck (1)
Sara Saleh (1)
Sebastian Andersson (1)
Tove From (1)
Switzerland
Luisa Fumagalli (2)
Raphaël Saghir (1)
Thailand
Anupong Tangpeerachaikul (2)
Surakit Niphonjaroenchote (2)
Piangfuan Naksukpaiboon (1)
Wipawan Sompong (1)
Tibet
Khando Kyi (2)
Dhondup Tashi (1)
Timor leste/East Timor
Natalino Soares Ornai
Guterres (1)
United Kingdom
Alexander Grindulis (2)
Raine Trott (2)
Alexander Clements (1)
Anna Moses (1)
United Statesof America
Adriana Condarco Quesada (2)
Valerie Bondura (2)
Madeleine Benishek (1)
Nicholas Madsen (1)
Uruguay
Agustina Cousin Pereira (2)
Uzbekistan
Akmal Daniyarov (2)
Malika Suleymanova (1)
Venezuela
José Gabriel Barcia Durán (2)
Marisabel Fernandez (1)
Viet Nam
Thi Qui Phuong Nguyen (1)
Western Sahara
Mustapha Saleh (2)
Soumia Hamudi (1)
UWC Annual Report 2008
Staff
Alistair Robertson, (South Africa)
Director of Academics, Biology,
Environmental Systems, TOK
Andrew Hepworth, (UK)
Leirskule
Angie Toppan, (UK/USA)
English B
Anlaug Marie Strømmen, (Norway)
Accounts
Ann Kristin Svartefoss, (Norway)
Kitchen
Anna Garner, (UK)
Director of Studies, Environmental Systems
Anne Kristin Vågenes, (Norway)
Cleaning
Anette Traa, (Norway)
Travel & Booking Coordinator
Arne Ophaug, (Norway)
Service Manager
Arne Osland, (Norway)
Director of Development
Ashok Singh, (India)
Chemistry, House Mentor
Barbara Toa-Kwapong, (Ghana)
Reception
Basiri Mulay, (Western Sahara)
Language Assistant
Bjarte Skadal, (Norway)
Transport
Chris Hamper, (UK)
Physics
Dan Li, (China)
Chinese ab initio
Daniel Toa-Kwapong, (Ghana)
Development Studies
David Robertson, (UK)
Biology, Chemistry,
Dona Pursall, (UK)
English A1, Theatre Arts
Edmund Cluett, (UK)
TOK, Publications
Else Marie Antonisen, (Norway)
Kitchen
Erik Overgaard Pedersen, (Denmark)
Danish A1, History
Ferenc Beleznay, (Hungary)
Mathematics
Gunvor Norddal, (Norway)
Kitchen
Håvard Indrebø, (Norway)
Library
Heidi Myklebust, (Norway)
Kitchen
Helga Astrid Åsnes, (Norway)
Cleaning
Hillary Hamper, (UK)
Care Centre
Janne Grethe Fristad Ulvik, (Norway)
Kitchen
Jelena Belamaric, (Croatia)
Biology
Joakim Janninge, (Sweden)
Leirskule
Jonny Arvidson Lidal, (Norway)
Kitchen
Host Families
John Lawrenson, (UK)
Rektor, TOK
Kåre Dale, (Norway)
Norwegian A1, TOK
Kåre Sandvik, (Norway)
Norwegian ab initio, Nordic Studies
Kip Sumner, (Canada/USA)
Mathematics, SAT/TOEFL Coordinator
Leonie Köning, (Netherlands)
Assistant to the Rektor, Student Selection
Linda Sturesson, (Sweden)
Swedish A1, English A2, World Literature
Liza Jumao-As Øverås, (Philipines/Norway)
Kitchen
Magne Bjergene, (Norway)
Director of Development
Maria Teresa Julianello, (Argentina)
Spanish A1, English A2, World Literature
Mariano Giampietri, (Argentina)
Spanish ab initio, House Mentor
Mark Chalkley, (UK)
University Counsellor
Myrthild Vatnelid, (Norway)
Cleaning
Narender Dalal, (India)
Human Rights, History, House Mentor
Nicky Lawrenson, (UK)
University Counsellor
Paulina Önnerstad Szymczak, (Poland)
Mathematics
Peter Wilson, (UK)
English A1/A2, Theatre Arts, Volunteer Program
Ragnhild Tveiten, (Norway)
Leirskule
Reidun Færøy Bergstrøm, (Norway)
Art, Senior House Mentor
Sarmad Jari, (Norway)
IT, Network Manager
Sigrunn Barsnes, (Norway)
Kitchen
Siri Ingvaldsen, (Norway)
Library
Solfrid Myklebust, (Norway)
Cleaning
Sophie Allen, (New Zealand)
Leirskule
Stig Moltumyr, (Norway)
Director of Finance
Summer Govan, (Canada)
Philosophy, House Mentor
Svein Rundereim, (Norway)
Kitchen
Synne Øverli, (Norway)
Leirskule
Ton Merts, (Netherlands)
Maintenance
Vidar Jensen, (Norway)
Maintenance
Wenche Larsen Vik, (Norway)
Kitchen
Wenche Svendsen, (Norway)
Kitchen
Xiaohang Sumner, (China/Canada)
Extra-Academic Director, Economics
Esther and Jørgen Alisøy
Audhild Vie and Ørjan Alme
Jan Sigurd Haugen and Elise Årdal
Hildegunn and Arve Arstein
Helga and Oddvar Åsnes
Astrid Bolstad
Steinar and Sissel Brekke
Kjellfrid and Einar Losnegård Bøthun
Hanne Grethe and Tor Inge Brendehaug
Halvor and Trude Brosvik
Arthur Langeland and Susanne Daae-Qvale
Bente M. Flølo and Tom Ole Dyrstad
Olav Roti and Kari Esaiassen
Gorm and Olaug Tveit Evensen
Bjarnhild Færøy and Asmund Myhr Færøy
Trude and Kjetil Felde
Eivind Brendehaug and Carina Frisk
Elisabeth Gunnarsdottir
Hallvard and Berit Senneset Haaland
Gro Haga and Otto Nes Haga
Janne Haugen and Kjartan Strand
Nina Aas and Jan Haugen
Kjell Navelsaker and Siv Hestad
Olaug and Kristen Holt
Margareta and Kåre Holvik
Thora and Olav Hovland
Sveinung Søreide and Gro Hovland
Ingvard Flekke and Eva Kyrkjebø
Bjørn Hollevik and Anne Leversund
Berit and Dag-Rune Mallasvik
Gunnar Simonsen and Cecilie Mohn
Oddbjørn Saltnes and Heidi Myrvold
Jenny Myklebust
Anne Mabel and Arve Nybakk
Øyvind and Aud Bang-Olsen
Mariya and Arne Ophaug
Alexandre Bau and Birgitte Ralston
Jorunn Ringstad
Astrid and Jan Rømmen
Bent Støyva and Elisabeth Sårheim
Kristine Schielderup
Ingvar Byrkjeland and Marit Solheim
Wenche Svendsen
Mario and Marisol Villarroel
Ellinor and Armando Silva Wergeland
Astrid Wittersø and Alvar Melvær
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UWC Annual Report 2008
Funding and Results in General
The 2008 accounts show a positive balance of NOK 2.173.170,-,
which adjusted for instalment on loan, investments, depreciation and ongoing building projects, gave positive change in the
cash flow by NOK 1.972.761,-. The result gives a true picture of
the operations and is better than the calculated 2008 budget.
The reason for the positive result is mainly the situation with
uncertainty about the income from Sweden until December Due
to this situation, the College has been operating with cost cuts
and postponement of costs. The equity shows a positive balance
to the amount of NOK 9,51 mill and the concern has a satisfactory liquidity for continued operations. For details, refer to the
enclosed accounts.
This is the 8th year in a row with surplus. By this the College has
restored the cash situation to an acceptable level. The working
capital is positive by NOK 5,5 mill,-and has been restored over
the last years from a negative amount of NOK 2,8 mill in 2001.
Ref, figure below.
Due to positive result over the last years the equity is now positive by 9,51 mill or about 30,8 % of the total capital.
Denmark:
For 2008, Denmark contributed with a block grant from the
Danish Ministry of Education with an amount of NOK 1.945.169,. Beyond this, the National Committee contributes NOK
1.144.864,-. This is composed of a fixed sum from the Ministry
in accordance with the Act pertaining to Upper Secondary
Schools (Dansk Gynnasielov) and contributions from the National
Committee of the UWC.
Finland:
For 2008 the Finish students have been paid for through the
Swedish and the Finish Culture Fund in Finland. The grant for
Finland has been paid after the calculation of the actual cost per
student of NOK 196,000. Efforts continue in Finland to increase
the number of students from two to three each year.
Iceland, Greenland, the Faeroes and Åland:
As previously, there have been 2 students from each country/
region, with the exception of Åland, which for the school year
2007/2008 has only sent one student. The respective ministries
paid the grant according to the cost of NOK 196.000 per student.
Other income
This year we have received an amount of NOK 1,200,000 as a
contribution from the UWC development foundation. We have
also received three scholar ships from the Shelby Davis Found
and one from Prince of Wales Fund.
Outside Nordic Countries
For 2008/2009 we have made agreements with the National
Committes in Germany for 2 students, Netherland 2 and Spain
2. The respective countries have paid the cost of NOK 196.000 pr.
student.
Funding:
Norway
Since 2005, the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training
has been responsible for the administration of the arrangement
with the College. 2008 did not bring any large changes or
surprises. The parliament granted NOK 25.354.000. The increase
was adjusted in accordance with our application and the average
price and wage rise in Norway.
Other Activity
The total income calculated under Other Activity is from summer
activities (mainly Red Cross camps), Camp School (spring and
autumn) and house rent.
Funding 2008
12%
Funding in 2008:
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Iceland, Greenland,Faeroes, Åland
National committees:
Norway, Denmark, Sweden & Student payments
Other Income (sundries, UWC Dev. Fund
Outside Nordic Countries
Other Activities
Totals
23.354.000
5.500.000
1.945.169
766.000
1.345.000
52%
4%
2%
4%
7%
2.919.364
1.411.396
1.913.054
4.269.794
4%
5%
10%
45.423.777
Norway
Sweden:
The grant from Sweden comes from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The grant for 2008 remained the same as for 2007
NOK 5.500.000 ,-. It is to cover for the majority of our students
coming from the Least Developed and Other Low Income Countries according to the OECD list of DAC recipients. It also assumes
that the College will cover for the Swedish students, through
other sources of income.
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Sweden
Denmark
National Committees
Norway, Denmark, Sweden
& student payments
Other Income
Sundries, UWC Development Fund
Finland
Outside Nordic Countries
Iceland, Greenland
Faeroes, Åland
Other activities
UWC Annual Report 2008
Translated from the original Norwegian version
To the Foundation Red Cross Nordic United World College
Annual Report 2008 from the RCNUWC Board
Auditor’s Report for 2008
We have audited the annual financial statements of the foundation Red Cross Nordic United World College for the financial
year 2008, showing a profit of NOK 2.173.170,-. We have
also audited the information in the Board of Directors’ report
concerning the financial statements and the going concern assumption, and the proposal in the financial statements for the
allocation of the profit. The financial statements comprise the
balance sheet, the statement of income and the accompanying
notes. The rules of the Norwegian Accounting Act and generally accepted accounting practice in Norway have been applied
to prepare the financial statements. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Foundation’s Board of Directors
and Managing Director. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and on other information according to the requirements of the Norwegian Act on Auditing
and Auditors and of the Norwegian Act on Foundations.
We have conducted our audit in accordance with the Norwegian Act on Auditing and Auditors and generally accepted auditing practice in Norway, including standards on auditing adopted by Den norske Revisorforening. These auditing standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. To the extent required by law and generally
accepted auditing practice, an audit also comprises a review
of the management of the Foundation’s financial affairs and its
accounting and internal control systems. We believe that our
audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion,
•the financial statements are prepared in accordance with
law and regulations and give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Foundation as of 31 December 2008,
and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in
Norway
•the Foundation’s management has fulfilled its duty to see
to proper and well arranged recording and documentation
of accounting information in accordance with law and generally accepted bookkeeping practice in Norway
•the information in the Board of Directors’ report concerning the financial statements and the going concern assumption, and the proposal in the financial statements for the
allocation of the profit, is consistent with the financial statements and complies with law and regulations.
•the Foundation’s management of affairs and distributions
have been undertaken in accordance with law, the object
of the Foundation and other respects of the articles of the
Foundation.
Activities
The aim of the foundation is to promote peace and international understanding, sustainable development and the
dissemination of ecological knowledge through education,
research, seminars and other initiatives.
Operations
The 2008 accounts show a positive result for the year of
NOK 2.173.169,71,The result gives a true picture of the operations and is better than the calculated 2008 budget to the amount of NOK
2.946.568,-. The reason for the positive result is higher income
and good Budget discipline. The equity shows a positive balance to the amount of NOK 9,5 mill., - and the foundation has
a satisfactory liquidity for continued operations. The annual
accounts are based on a going concern assumption.
The Working Environment
The working environment at the college is satisfactory. The
concern had a total of 50,6 man-years in 2008. This is represented by 25,21 man-years for men, and 25,43 man-years for
women. The foundation has 8 Board members. Of these 4 are
women, and 4 men.
The Environment
The main impact for the organization on the environment
comes from energy consumption for housing and for travel and
use of consumer’s goods like paper. The organisation has taken
the first steps in carrying out a more systematic approach
towards this by working to be certified as an “Environmental
Lighthouse” (Miljøfyrtårn)
Future Development
The Board has approved a balanced budget for 2009. The
Board is of the opinion that the conditions for future operations are present. The accounts are presented accordingly.
Oslo 3rd February 2009
Einar Steensnæs, Chairman
Sigridur Anna Tordardottir, Dept. Chairman
Ingegerd Warnarsson, Sweden
Stefan Simonsen, Åland
Ann-Margit Austenå, Norwegian Red Cross
Ivar Lund Mathiesen, UWC Norway
Chris Hamper, Staff representative
Rabia Shahid, Student representative
John Lawrenson, Rektor
Førde, 3 February 2009
Deloitte AS
Leif Kilnes
State Authorised Public Accountant (Norway)
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UWC Annual Report 2008
Financial Statements 2008
BALANCE SHEET
As of 31st December 2008
Notes Assets
2008
2007
Notes Equity and Liabilities
2008
2007
50.000
50.000
50.000
50.000
Retained earnings
Other equity
Total retained earnings
9.459.580
9.459.580
7.286.411
7.286.411
4
Total equity
9.509.580
7.336.411
5
Liabilities:
Project related funding
Total projectet related funding
64.824
64.824
69.301
69.301
Other long term:
Liabilities to financial institutions
Total other long term liabilities:
12.431.041
12.431.041
13.093.790
13.093.790
1.760.129
1.769.074
5.273.845
8.803.048
795.255
1.633.690
5.443.625
7.872.569
21.298.913
21.035.660
Fixed assets:
3
3, 6
3.6
3
3
3
9
Equity:
Property, plant and equipment:
Buildings
Housing facilities
Machinery, furniture, etc
Projects in progress
Vehicles
Total property, plant and equipment
Financial assets:
Investments in stocks and shares
Total financial assets
Total fixed assets
9
22.801
15.576.099
1.482.909
942.284
222.855
18.246.947
Paid-in capital:
Basic capital
Total paid-in capital:
28.001
15.576.099
858.979
1.181.298
391.755
18.036.131
50.000
50.000
50.000
50.000
18.296.947
18.086.131
Current assets:
Inventory
42.560
35.634
6
Debtors:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Total debtors
786.031
192.882
978.913
794.757
1.139.806
1.934.563
9
Bank deposits, cash, etc.
11.490.074
8.315.742
Total current assets
12.511.547
10.285.940
9
8
Total assets
30.808.494 28.372.071
Current liabilities:
Trade creditors
Public duties payable
Other short-term liabilities
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Total Equity and Liabilities
30.808.494 28.372.071
INCOME STATEMENT 2008
For the year ending 31st December 2008
Notes Operating income and operating expenses
Government Grants
International contributions
Rental income
Other income
Total operating income
2
7
2
3
Payroll expense
Operating expenses cleaning, facilities and maintenance
Operating expenses IT
Books and teaching supplies/equipment
Administrative expenses
Operating expense vehicles
Depreciation fixed assets
Travel expenses
Student support
Moving expenses
Other operating expenses
Total operating expenses
4
2007
25.354.000
13.191.587
660.259
6.217.930
24.309.000
12.858.098
651.060
6.653.066
45.423.777 44.471.224
26.672.830
6.805.254
760.677
1.051.662
3.240.239
445.627
439.569
2.340.745
349.149
94.305
564.924
24.990.167
6.419.374
930.833
1.146.199
3.661.544
408.625
398.921
2.259.482
362.223
79.758
1.557.143
42.764.981 42.214.271
Result of operations
2.658.796
2.256.953
Financial income and financial expenses
Other interest received
Other interest expense
Financial items, net
Result for the year
306.485
792.111
-485.626
2.173.170
178.174
738.473
-560.299
1.696.654
Allocation of net profit and equity transfers
Transferred to other equity
Total allocations
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2008
2.173.170
1.696.654
-2.173.170
-1.696.654
UWC Annual Report 2008
Notes to the Financial Statements 2008
Note 1 – Accounting principles
Note 4 –Equity etc.
The financial statement is prepared in accordance with The Norwegian
Accounting Act and generally accepted accounting principles in Norway for
small entities.
Basic Capital
Other Equity
Total
50.000
7.286.411
7.336.411
Equity 01.01
Result for the year
General accounting principles income and expenses
Income is recorded when earned, normally at time of delivery of goods
and services. Expenses are recorded at the same time as related income.
Expenses with no relation to income, are recorded when incurred.
2.173.170
Equity 31.12
50.000
The foundation receives yearly gifts and contributions to defined projects.
Funds intended for such projects are shown as liabilities in the balance sheet
and recorded in the income statement when used.
Balance 01.01
Received
Spent
Balance 31.12
49.900
91.697
96.173
45.424
Amnesty Intnl.
Student Group
Fixed assets are valued based on purchase price, but written down to actual
cost when the fluctuation in the value is not expected to be incidental. Fixed
assets with a minimum life expectancy are depreciated systematically.
Current assets are valued at the lower of the purchasing price and the actual
value.
Note 2 – Payroll costs, benefits, etc.
Note 6 – Security for Mortgage loans
Payroll Tax, Employer’s
contribution
Other Personnel expenses
Total
2008
22.428.102
2.522.343
2007
20.781.060
2.369.466
1.722.386
26.672.830
1.757.768
24.908.294
50.6
49.1
Headmaster
Board
800.568
6.231
806.799
0
0
0
2008
54.375
17.500
2007
54.375
12.000
Average no. of employees
Payments to leading
personnel
Salary
Other benefits
Total
Fees to Auditor
Deloitte AS
Auditing
Other Services
RCNUWC is obliged to have an occupational pension scheme in accordance
with the law on mandatory occupational pension. The arrangements RCNUWC have made meet these requirements.
Purchasing cost 01.01
Retired items
Purchase cost new assets
2.681.365
Vehicles
Housing
Facilities
1.089.363
15.576.099
Buildings
Projects in
progress
52.732
1.328.323
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-386.040
503.349
942.283
21.231.231
3.570.754
1.089.363
15.576.099
52.732
2.087.845
866.508
0
29.931
Book value 31.12
1.482.909
222.855
15.576.099
22.801
265.469
168.900
0
5.200
Linear
Linear
10-30%
20%
Depreciation percentage
Total Value
19.400
96.173
64.824
2008
2007
12.431.041
13.093.790
Machines, furniture
1.482.909
858.979
Buildings
15.576.099
15.576.099
17.059.088
16.435.078
The foundation has a rental agreement regarding lease of plant and buildings
from Røde Kors Haugland Rehabiliteringssenter AS.
Note 8 – Bank deposits
The bank deposits include tied-up assets of NOK 1.016.763 related to withheld payroll taxes. Furthermore, there are bank deposits of a total of NOK
944.766 regarding financing of certain projects, cf. note 3.
Company
Starting Date
Business Office
Ownership / Voting
share
Haugland Internasjonale
FOU Senter AS
08.06.95
Fjaler
33%
2.984.284
942. 283
18.246.946
439.569
10%
The housing facilities is not exposed to decrease in value beyond normal wear
and tear and the facilities are therefore not depreciated. Buildings under
construction are partly financed by donations and gifts. Net acquisition cost
at year end is entered into the balance sheet.
Property provided at no acquisition cost:
Year of acquisition
0
91.697
Note 7 – Rental agreement etc.
Linear
0%
0
69.300
Book value of pledged assets:
21.727.882
0
Purchase Cost 31.12
Depreciation method
19.400
Total
Nominal value of mortgage loans
Total
889.389
Total Depreciation
Annual depreciations
Culture-house Fund
Note 9 – Joint Ventures
Note 3 – Property, plant and equipment
Machines &
Furniture
170
9.509.580
Note 5 – Project related funds
Valuation and classification of assets.
Assets meant for permanent ownership are classified as fixed assets. Other
assets are classified as current assets. Debtors due within one year are classified as current assets. When classifying short-term liabilities similar criteria
is used.
Salary
2.173.
9.459.580
Buildings from Statsbygg
Gift from the Leif Høegh Foundation
Administration building
Auditorium / Cantina
Two classroom facilities
Four dormitories for students and
Four teachers/mentor houses
Laundry facilities
House for cultural events
Boathouse
1995
1997
70.000.000
9.742.000
Intercompany Accounts
2008
2007
Accounts receivable
38.281
21.656
Liabilities
0
267.551
As donations and gifts cover the acquisition cost for the buildings, they are
only entered with a value of NOK 1,- in the Balance Sheet.
The school facilities are partly financed by a loan from Den norske Stat at a
nominal value of NOK 35.000.000. The loan is interest-free and has no repayment commitment unless the buildings are sold out of the foundation. The
amount is therefore not recorded as debt in the financial statements.
Photographs by:
Iita Kulmala, Marija Magoc, Xiaolong Li, Petr Salaba,
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