Before the course
- Participants are responsible for keeping themselves updated on all course information. Please read emails carefully and check the website before the course starts
- It is important to meet all deadlines - especially for concert registration and payment. You cannot expect to perform in a concert if you have not completed the concert registration.
Rules and behavior during the course
- We expect all children and adults to treat each other with kindness, show consideration, and follow both common sense and Norwegian law.
- Emphasis is placed on calm, order and respect - in classes, at concerts, and during free time.
- Participants must follow all instructions given my the course staff and teachers.
- Please tidy up after yourself, both indoors and outdoors.
- After midnight and during the night, everyone must stay in their assigned bedroom. It is not permitted to sleep elswere unless this has been specifically approved by the course leader. (We must have complete control of the room lists in case of evacuation or emergencies.)
- Outdoor activities (such as ball games and play) must end by 21:00
- There should be quiet in all houses from 22:00 (Please respect that someone will go to bed early, so keep noise to a minimum in the evenings.)
- The course staff will make their rounds from 22:00 to ensure quiet.
- Practicing is allowed in "Hovedbygget" and "Undervisningsbygget" (with closed windows) until 23:30.
- At midnight (00:00) all exterior doors will lock automaticly. (you can exit, but not re-enter)
Valdres sommersymfoni has zero tolerance for:
- All use of drugs is prohibited for everyone staying at Valdres folkehøgskole.
- It is not allowed to drink alchohol at Valdres folkehøgskole. (This rule applies for everyone, both participants and parents/companions)
- Smoking is only permitted for adults over the age of 18 at designated areas.
- Open fire is not permitted
- The kitchens in the different houses must not be used for cooking. All meals are served or packed in the dining hall.
- Pets are not allowed on Valdres folkehøgskole. Please contact the course leader in advance if you expect visitors who bring animals (there may be others with allergies present)
- We have zero tolerance for bullying, harassment, and all kinds of offensive behavior.
- All participants should feel safte. The course staff is always present - contact us if anything happens. The staff will always help solve any challenges that arise!
- Notify us if you experience something uncomfortable - we have good routines for follow-up and a low threshold for contacting parents/guardians or relevant services.
- Everyone is different and has different boundaries. Show respect for others' comfort and privacy!
Disclaimer
- In case of accidents or injuries resulting from violation of the rules or disregard of given instructions, Valdres Sommersymfoni cannot be held responsible.
- Violation of the rules may result in being sent home at the participant's own expence.
- Always ask a member of the course staff if you are unsure whether something is allowed.
Leaving the school area
- Our participants' safety is of the highest priority. The rules may seem strict, but we ask for your understanding - they are in place to ensure everyone's safety.
- Swimming is only permitted in oranized sessions and with adults present (either course staff or parents).
- Participants must NEVER leave the school grounds alone. You may go to the store or similar places together with other participants without adults, but you must always inform a member of the course staff when you leave the area (and also inform the staff when you have returned).
Play rules
- Everyone should have a good time at course
- Everyone must show respect for one another.
- No mean or inappripriate behavior.
- Include others in games and activities
- Contact the course staff if anything happens. We will do our best to ensure your wellbeing and safety!
- Everyone must participate in the course activities
- Follow your schedule and arrive on time.
- Everyone must contribute to a positive enviroment
- Clean up after yourself and throw away your trash - We recycle for the enviroment!
- We must know where everyone is
- Inform a member of the course staff before leaving the school area.
- Always go together with other participants
- There must be quiet in all houses from 22:00
- Practicing is allowed in "Hovedbygget" and "Undervisningsbygget" until 23:30.
- All exterior doors are locked at midnight.
- Everyone must be in their assigned bedroom at night
- Remember!
- Swimming is only allowed when adultds are present.
- Open fire is not allowed
- Drugs and alchohol are not allowed
- Remember that everyone is different and has different boundaries. If someone withdraws or shows that they are uncomfortable, it is important that we all show respect.