The Year-Long Project-presentations are a highlight of the school year, featuring enriching talks open not only to the entire school community but also to all interested guests from the surrounding area.

Here, students complete a Year-Long Project instead of sitting traditional exams to earn their university entrance qualifications. Rather than rote-learning, students devote an entire year—alongside their regular studies—to a topic of their own choice.
In March 2025, for example, Livar from Vg2 introduced his topic: He intended to delve into the world of computer games.

🎓 One year later, Livar took us on a fascinating journey through his topic. We learned about the history of computer games, the debate between ludology (the study of game mechanics) and narratology (the study of storytelling in games)—a key discussion in game studies about whether games should be analyzed as systems or as narratives. For his project, he had also programmed two computer games, which he used as examples during his presentation. After the talk, guests were invited to try out the games for themselves.

The presentation concluded with his assurance that the work had been completed independently, followed by words of thanks—to his cat, Anubis, and others, for their mental support throughout the process.

From languages to game design: The Year-Long Project reflects the students’ passions.

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Yesterday we examined the school’s beehives—checking queen cells, assessing the health of the colonies, and gaining fascinating insights. The linden trees and raspberry bushes have just begun to bloom, and bees and bumblebees are busy collecting nectar and pollen.

In some of the combs, we noticed reddish-brown, jelly-like deposits. To ensure everything is in order, we are now specifically checking for varroosis, foulbrood, nosemosis and mold or fermented feed residues.

It’s possible these deposits are simply bee bread (stored pollen mixed with honey), propolis (resin collected from plants), or pollen paste, but we want to be certain.
Until we have more information, we will continue to monitor the hives closely.

Close-up of a honeycomb frame during inspection: reddish-brown, jelly-like deposits under observation. Potential causes include bee bread, propolis, or signs of disease—further analysis pending.

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Eighth grade is a time when young people find their place in the world and society. What could be more fitting than turning their gaze to the sky? Astronomy connects natural science, history, and philosophy.

In the lesson block astronomy in the winterdarkness, the focus is on the universe, stars and their composition, as well as the individual planets with their unique properties. The history of discoveries also plays a role. Pupils unlock new knowledge and expand their horizons—echoing the spirit of the Renaissance, when humanity began to understand the world and the heavens anew.

The pupils create their own textbooks with texts and illustrations. By artistically and personally processing the material, they understand and internalise the content. The block concludes with an exam that tests their acquired knowledge—but the true reward lies in marvelling at the vastness of the cosmos and understanding our place within it.

Young astronomers at work

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For three weeks during the school year, our 3rd graders immerse themselves in the fascinating world of bees. In this lesson block, they explore not only the biology and ecology of these vital pollinators but also their cultural and practical significance—from pollination to honey production.

The children learn about the bees’ activities throughout the year: from their first flights to pussy willows and crocuses in spring, through swarming season and the building of food reserves in summer, to their winter rest, during which they sustain themselves on their stored supplies. They discover how a larva transforms into an adult bee, the roles bees take on throughout their lives within the hive, and how the queen bee functions as the heart of the colony.

Equally important is the process of pollination—without bees, there would be no fruits, no vegetables, and no nuts. The children understand how bees carry pollen from flower to flower, thus sustaining nature itself. The production of honey is also covered: from collecting nectar to thickening it in the combs.

Yet the focus isn’t solely on honeybees. The children also learn about other bee species, such as bumblebees, carpenter bees, and mining bees, and how each plays its own unique role in the ecosystem.

🐝 Through their familiarity with the school’s own bees, they have grown close to these creatures. They have observed beehives, examined flowers under microscopes, and some have even tasted the honey they produce.

Classroom Chalk Drawing: Bees at work

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In upper secondary school, students engage with "Ungt Entreprenørskap". They found real businesses, learning how creative ideas evolve into practical projects. This hands-on approach fosters entrepreneurial thinking and strengthens teamwork, creativity, and a sense of responsibility.

The program is structured into three main phases, reflecting the entire lifecycle of a business over the school year:

📌 Start-up Phase:
During this phase, students develop business ideas, form teams, and assign roles such as management, marketing, or finance. They draft articles of association, hold a founding meeting, and register their companies officially. In the process, they learn how to structure an idea and turn it into a concrete project.

📈 Operational Phase:
Here, things get serious: Teams produce goods or offer services, develop marketing strategies, and sell their products or services—even at fairs or competitions. At the same time, they manage basic accounting, calculate costs, and prepare an annual report.

🏁 Liquidation Phase:
At the end of the school year, the businesses are formally dissolved: Students finalize production, settle debts, sell remaining stock, and liquidate the company. A reflection on successes and failures, along with the preparation of a final report, concludes the phase.

"Young Entrepreneurship" provides practical life experience, promotes entrepreneurial skills such as creativity and problem-solving, and strengthens teamwork and social competence. At the same time, it integrates topics like sustainability, inclusive work environments, and ethical decision-making, preparing students for a responsible professional life.

Learn more about "Young Entrepreneurship" at Ungt Entreprenørskap and Ungdomsbedrift.

"Ungt Entreprenørskap": Students showcasing their business projects.

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At this school, the Year-Long Project replaces traditional exams on the path to qualification for university entrance. Instead of cramming, students dedicate an entire year alongside their regular studies to a self-chosen topic.

In early 2025, for example, William from Vg2 presented his topic: Languages. Over the following year, he had time for research, structuring his content, and preparing his presentation. The result? A well-rounded, in-depth project—free from exam stress, yet a remarkable achievement.

🎓 By early 2026, the moment arrived: In the first week of March, the Årsoppgave presentations took place. How do thoughts become language? How do intonation and gestures shape meaning? How are the world’s languages interconnected? William took us on a fascinating journey through his topic.

“This work was completed independently and without assistance,” he officially declared at the end of his talk. Special thanks went, among others, to Louis, his loyal dog, who kept him company throughout the process.

A place where learning is driven by passion, not pressure.

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The school year is over, but the fun at SFO continues! Even during the holidays, the children have a great time together.

Outside, they climb, dig, and they play in the little brook. The SFO gives the children space to try things out. They whittle in the grill hut, climb in the tree, or simply lie in the sun and dream. Today, a little camp was built under the treehouse – a place for adventure and imagination. They observed small caterpillars in the flowers, which will soon be pretty butterflies.

Under the shady canopy, they don’t just enjoy fruit and packed lunches together, but also share stories, laugh, they rest and relax. The sometimes quite curious seagulls don't see the food there.

The Giant Sandpit…
Every day, something new emerges here – today, for example, a complete airport, built with sand, crates, greenery, and plenty of imagination

Takeoff in the sandpit: Our airport is ready for adventure!

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Yesterday was the summer solstice—the time when nature is in full bloom and the bees are at their busiest. But what exactly happens inside and around the beehive during this season?

In our region, clover, lupins, elderflower, and wild meadow flowers are currently in bloom—a veritable feast for the bees! Raspberry blossoms and wild herbs like dandelions, daisies, and cornflowers are also particularly popular.
The bees are busy collecting nectar and pollen to build up their winter reserves. At the same time, they’re diligently raising new worker bees—this is when the hive is at its most active!

🐝 Our Summer Beehive Checklist

- Swarm control: This is still the time when bees may swarm. We need to regularly check for swarm cells.
- Prepare for honey harvest: The first early-summer honeys (e.g., from clover or lupins) can soon be harvested.
- Secure water supply: In dry periods, bees need access to clean water—a shallow dish with pebbles can help!

Even during the school holidays, our school beehive is well cared for: Members of the beekeeping group take turns visiting and tending to the hives. This way, the bees can continue their work undisturbed—and we’ll return after the holidays to a healthy, thriving colony!

In nature’s classroom: Our beehives surrounded by greenery

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Our blacksmithing teacher was presented with a fascinating piece of craftsmanship: a hand-forged door lock over 100 years old. One of its components is broken, and the question is whether it can be reforged by hand. The small spirals in the image are initial attempts to recreate the missing part—a testament to the precision and patience required to match the original smith’s work.

The lock features a "latch" mechanism, specifically the "latch spring" needs repair (the spring that holds the latch in place). This handcrafted, bent metal part often breaks in antique locks due to wear or rust. Since it’s a one-of-a-kind piece, replicating it is a true challenge, even for skilled blacksmiths.

This Is Special:
• Craftsmanship: Such locks were individually forged over a century ago—each piece is unique.
• Tradition: Repairing it requires not just technical skill but also a deep understanding of historical blacksmithing techniques. In the Middle Ages, blacksmiths were renowned for their intricately forged locks, which symbolized both security and masterful craftsmanship.
• A Piece Worth Examining: Whether or not the repair succeeds, this lock is a remarkable example of artistry that invites us to appreciate the skill of the past.

In both 10th grade and VG classes, students not only learn the craft of blacksmithing but also explore its rich history, understanding how techniques and designs have evolved over centuries.

A 100-year-old hand-forged lock — a piece of history worth preserving.

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At the start of the school year, the graduating pupils welcome the little second-graders with flowers—a warm embrace in their new environment.
By the end of the year, those same little ones bid farewell to the VG3 graduates, crowning their heads with flower wreaths. A beautiful circle of life, symbolizing renewal and growth.

This week, the entire school celebrated not just the end of the school year, but also the graduation of the 10th grade and VG3. Every class contributed to the festive atmosphere with music, dances, or poems.
When it came time to say goodbye to the VG3, Sandra, their class teacher, gave a heartfelt speech. She presented the graduates with not only a small case of practical supplies, but also fond memories and kind thoughts for the future.

🍀 We wish you a path filled with opportunities, inspiring moments, and the strength to realize your dreams.🍀

Good luck to you!

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For the past three weeks, 4th-grade pupils have been focusing on buildings!
Among other things a bridge was constructed using diagonally arranged branches as supports, forming triangles—this makes it stable and strong enough to hold weight!
With sturdy branches, the pupils built a solid bridge over the stream.

What did they do?

• Sketching and planning: Together with their teacher, the pupils drew plans and took notes to design the bridge.
• Gathering materials: Outside, they selected and cut sturdy branches.
• Building the bridge: The bridge was built over the stream in the schoolyard. A key feature of such simple constructions is that diagonal supports make them stable—this helps distribute the weight better, so the bridge can hold more.

What the pupils learned:

• Craftsmanship and planning: They learned how to build simple yet stable structures.
• Teamwork: In groups, they planned, discussed, and built together.
• Experiencing nature: Working outdoors and using natural materials made the lesson hands-on and engaging.

Planning the bridge – triangles for stability!

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During this semester’s three-week math block, 9th-grade pupils have been diving deep into functions and systems of equations.
As part of their learning, they created their own math books—a method to explain concepts in their own words, illustrate them with graphs, and reinforce their understanding with practice exercises.

🔍 Practical Example: Comparing Phone Plans

To show the real-world value of functions and systems of equations, the pupils worked on various tasks, such as comparing phone plans with different base fees and per-minute charges. They solved these systems both algebraically and graphically in a coordinate system.
The Self-Made Math Book:
- Theory in their own words: Each pupil wrote personal explanations of functions and systems of equations.
- Drawings and graphs: Every topic is illustrated with hand-drawn diagrams.
- Practice exercises: The pupils actively applied what they learned.

Handmade and full of ideas: 9th grade creates their own math book

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As the school year draws to a close and school reports are being written, we still found time for action, teamwork, and pure joy on the court!
Over the past three days, a basketball tournament took place, organized by our dedicated sports teacher, Zaneta, who trained each class with passion and commitment.

Tournament Schedule:

Wednesday:
- 6th Grade vs. 7th Grade
- 9th Grade vs. 10th Grade
- 6th Grade vs. 8th Grade
Thursday:
- 9th Grade vs. Upper Secondary (Videregående)
- 7th Grade vs. 8th Grade
- 10th Grade vs. Upper Secondary
Today (Finals):
- 7th Grade Girls vs. Upper Secondary Girls → Victory for the 7th Grade! 🏆
- 10th Grade Boys vs. 7th Grade Boys → Victory for the 10th Grade! 🏆

Highlights:

Fair play and team spirit were at the heart of the tournament—every class competed with determination and respect.
Special congratulations to the 7th Grade Girls and the 10th Grade Boys for their well-deserved wins!
A huge thank you to Zaneta for organizing and coaching—this tournament wouldn’t have been possible without her!

A wonderful event at the end of the school year! Even a curious cat joined the fun, sprinting across the basketball court to steal a little bit of the spotlight—and some cuddles from the audience!

Even the weather couldn’t dampen the energy of our 10th vs. 7th grade boys’ final!

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This week, our students from grades 8–10 and VGS visited the "Didaktisk Digitalt Verksted" at the University of Stavanger in staggered groups — a hands-on tech lab where they got to try out modern tools themselves.

They experienced cutting-edge technologies firsthand, including:

- MatataLab, where they programmed robots to solve tricky challenges.
- Sphero Indi, which they navigated through obstacle courses.
- Bee-Bot, perfect for first coding experiences.
- VR headsets, which let them explore virtual worlds—from ancient cities to underwater landscapes.

One student even printed a dinosaur on a 3D printer and got to take it home!
An unforgettable day full of hands-on experiences and tech adventures!

The DDV is part of the European Future Classroom Lab network.
Learn more about DDV at UiS: Didaktisk Digitalt Verksted

Photo: University of Stavanger used with permission

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This week, the 7th grade pupils completed their geography block about Scandinavia.
The focus was on landscapes, climate zones, and the cultural geography of the region—from cities like Stockholm, Copenhagen, or Oslo—to natural phenomena such as glaciers, rivers, and coastal formations.

In class, the topics were explored theoretically, practically and artistically:
The pupils wrote their own texts, drew maps, learned to use an atlas, and deepened their knowledge of cardinal directions and the compass rose. This created a deep understanding of the region they live in.

The three-week blocks take up the first two lessons of each school day. This enables a deep focus on a single topic. The theoretical knowledge is internalized through self-written texts, practical applications, and personal drawings. This focused approach fosters independence, sustainable learning, and creativity.

A blend of geography, creativity, and hands-on learning

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In 2nd grade, the first official school year is marked by curiosity, fairy tales, and creative learning.
The pupils experience a time when everything is new—and that’s what makes this period so special.

Fairy Tales as a Foundation

The class works intensively with fairy tales and archetypal stories. These are not just told but also artistically processed through drawings, paintings, and discussions. Even letters and numbers are introduced through stories—children create their own workbooks, a method that stays with them all the way to upper secondary school.

Handicrafts with Natural Materials: Owl Figures from Wool and Twigs

The children have:
- Knitted owls from wool.
- Used twigs as perches or hangers.
- Practiced creativity and fine motor skills by shaping the owls individually.

Such projects promote a connection to nature, craftsmanship, and community. The children create something with their own hands and are proud of their results. Creative learning supports their inner growth.

As the school year comes to an end, the children look ahead to 3rd grade, where stories gradually become more reality-based and teaching evolves in a more academic direction—yet still with creativity and joy at its heart.

Handmade owl decorations from the 2nd grade: Creativity with wool, twigs, and joy!

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