Queen Sonja's School Award

The prize focuses on schools that provide pupils with an academic, social and cultural fellowship. All pupils should feel that they are valued participants in the school community. At the same time the schools must ensure that pupils receive an appropriate and equitable education that takes into account individual differences.

Criteria for the award

The award is presented to a school that works actively to promote equality and inclusion and meets the following criteria:

• The school takes a long-term, systematic and knowledge-based approach in its efforts to ensure an optimum learning environment for its pupils.
• The school promotes inclusion and equality in such a way that each individual pupil feels appreciated in an environment that cultivates co-participation, security and community spirit.
• The school is characterised by the positive relationship between the pupils and the teaching staff, – and by the close cooperation between the school and the home.
  
  

Winners

Queen Sonja's School Award was first presented in 2006. Since then the following schools have been awarded the prize:

• 2016: Ila primary school, Sør-Trøndelag
• 2015: Gjøvik Upper Secondary School, Oppland
• 2014: Thor Heyerdahl Upper Secondary School, Vestfold
• 2013: Porsgrunn Upper Secondary School, Telemark
• 2012: Fagerlund School in Ringsaker, Hedmark
• 2011: Malakoff School in Moss, Østfold
• 2010: Kaupanger School in Sogndal, Sogn og Fjordane
• 2009: Flåtestad School in Oppegård, Akershus
• 2008: Løkenåsen School in Lørenskog, Akershus
• 2007: Apeltun School in Bergen, Hordaland
• 2006: Aspervika School in Sandnes, Rogaland

The prize

The prize consists of a diploma, a cash prize of NOK 250 000 and a print entitled "Vekst" ("Growth") by Her Majesty. Queen Sonja presents the award herself during a visit to the school.

The award is administered by the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training. One or two candidates are nominated by the Office of the County Governor in each county.