๐ŸŽ‰ 20th Anniversary Celebration

AIS Turns Twenty!

Two decades of curious minds, 50 nationalities, and a school community like no other โ€” gathered on the beautiful island of Hisรธy to celebrate together!

๐Ÿ“…  Tuesday, June 16th  ยท  15:00 โ€“ 18:00
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Twenty Years of Learning Together

When Arendal International School opened its doors in August 2006, it welcomed just 20 students from a handful of countries. Today, over 200 students from 50 nationalities fill our classrooms on Hisรธy โ€” making AIS one of Norway's most vibrant international communities.

On Tuesday, June 16th from 15:00 โ€“ 18:00, the entire AIS community โ€” students, parents, staff, and alumni โ€” is invited to come together for an afternoon of celebration, food, and memories. The kids get a festival, the grown-ups get good company, and everyone gets a drone photo over the school grounds! ๐Ÿš

The Afternoon Programme

We look forward to celebrating this big milestone with the entire AIS community.

15:00
๐Ÿ‘‹ Welcome!
The anniversary committee officially opens the celebration and welcomes the entire AIS community.
15:05
๐ŸŽก Kids' Festival
An hour of fun and games for the students โ€” activities, play, and all-round summer joy.
16:00
๐ŸŽค Formal Programme
Speeches and entertainment celebrating AIS's two decades โ€” stories, highlights, and a heartfelt thank you to the community that made it all possible.
16:30
๐Ÿš Drone Photo
Gather outside for the big aerial group shot โ€” our 20th anniversary photo from above!
16:45
๐Ÿฅ˜ Potluck & BBQ
Share your dish, enjoy the BBQ, and soak in the long Norwegian summer evening with the people who make our school special.
17:45
๐Ÿงน Clean Up Together
Many hands make light work โ€” let's all pitch in to leave the campus as beautiful as we found it.

Bring Your Flag ๐ŸŽŒ

With families from over 50 nationalities, we want to see the world gathered on our school grounds! Bring a flag from your home country โ€” big, small, handheld or full-size โ€” and let's turn Hisรธy into the most colourful place in Norway for one afternoon.

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Plant your flag, show your pride!
Every flag tells a story. Together they tell ours.
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Handheld flag
Wave it during the festival and the drone photo!
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Flag on a pole
Plant it near your potluck spread so everyone knows where you're from.
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Make one together
Can't find one? Kids can make a flag โ€” a fun activity before the day!

What to Bring

It's a potluck โ€” and the more diverse the dishes, the more delicious the table!

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A Dish to Share
Bring something your family loves. A salad, a casserole, a cake โ€” all welcome!
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Drinks
Bring drinks for your family and a little extra to share with your neighbours.
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Plates & Bowls
Bring enough for your family โ€” reusable is even better for the environment!
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Cutlery
Forks, knives, spoons โ€” pack what you'll need. Napkins are a bonus!
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: With families from over 50 nationalities, why not bring a dish from your home country? It's a wonderful way to share a piece of your culture โ€” and a great conversation starter!