Dear Birralee Families, As we approach the holidays, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the last few weeks, which have been particularly bustling in all our year groups. Our school has been alive with creativity, courage and collaboration these last days. Year 1 has demonstrated excellent fine motor skills while making festive crafts and artwork, as well as baking and decorating pepperkaker this week. Year 2 finished their work on the IPC Unit Chocolate and

School plays are a vital part of learning, giving students the opportunity to develop confidence, creativity, and teamwork. They encourage public speaking, deepen understanding of literature, and allow students to explore history and culture in a hands-on, engaging way. This year, Year 4 and 5 joined forces to perform the play Shakespeare Rocks

Each December, our students take part in an invigorating outdoor swim in the fjord—embracing one of Norway’s most powerful classrooms: nature itself. Cold-water swimming helps students understand how the body reacts to sudden cold and how to remain calm under pressure. It also builds resilience, self-awareness, and mental strength. An important learning objective is water safety. Many drowning incidents occur not because people plan to swim in a nice warm pool, but because th

We were grateful to be asked to welcome His Majesty King Harald V of Norway for the opening of the new Dementia Centre in Trondheim. This new national centre will focus on studying how Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases develop in the brain. The centre is located at the Kavli Institute, which is still led by Nobel Prize winners May-Britt and Edvard Moser. Our Year 5 students welcomed the King as he entered the building One of our Year 4 students was given the hon

We organized a ‘Dark Day’ as part of our ongoing work as a Green School. By reducing electricity for the day, we raised awareness about energy use and the things we often take for granted. The day was organized by the students in our Green Team and is part of our broader plan as a green school. We have attached this plan, showing how our green school activities link to our curriculum. Y8 student-led escape room - The Year 8 Green Team representatives planned an escape room

Today we celebrate Universal Children’s Day, established by the United Nations to promote children’s rights, well-being, and protection around the world. Universal Children’s Day is a reminder that every child has the right to education, safety, and a voice in the world. It encourages us to reflect on the challenges children face and to work towards a future where every child can grow up healthy, happy, and empowered. To mark the occasion, we’ve collected some old school phot

We had the pleasure of celebrating Friskoledagen (Independent School Day) together with the other independent schools in Trondheim. The event was a wonderful opportunity to highlight the importance of educational diversity and the freedom of choice for families when it comes to schooling. Marking this day reminds us how valuable it is that parents can choose the learning environment that best meets their children’s needs. We extend our sincere thanks to our Mayor, Kent Ranum

At  Birralee, we see Halloween as more than a festive occasion that provides access to what feels like unlimited candy. It is a wonderful opportunity for creative learning. In fact, we have been celebrating Halloween with our students every year since the start of our school in 1973 , making it a long-standing tradition in our school. Today, our students have engaged in Halloween-inspired activities that encourage curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking across a range

Next Wednesday, November 5, our school will take part in Friskoledagen — The National Celebration of Independent Schools in Norway . This day is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the value of diversity, freedom, and choice in education. Friskoledagen reminds us that the right to choose a school for one’s child is a human right, and that independent schools play an important role in offering families meaningful alternatives within the Norwegian education system. In Trondhei

During our Harvest Assembly last week, our students came together to collect food items, which were donated to The Salvation Army. This...

As part of the Brainwave unit, Year 5 have been learning about metacognition. In pairs, they selected one area of metacognition, such as...

Last year we introduced the concept of Friends Groups at Birralee What are Friends Groups? Friends Groups are groups of students (4-5...

We had the pleasure of welcoming a special guest to Birralee today: Mrs Lucie Katrine Eidem, Trondheim’s City Council Leader for Youth...

Our students will once again this school year enjoy professional art and culture experiences at school through den kulturelle skolesekken...

Congratulations to our graduating class! 🎓 🎉 We are so proud of each and every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and...

There is election fever at Birralee today! The Year 4 students have formed political parties and have collaborated together to develop...

The IMYC students had a great sports day at the fantastic facilities at Lade last week.

The results from the IPC Sports Day are in! Congratulations to Tjaetsie house for taking home the overall victory! Jåarta, who...

The students had a great time at the fjord this week during their annual beach day. Inspired by the beauty of nature around them, they...

Celebrating Creativity: Birralee's Annual Student Art Exhibition