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Parent Information Booklet 2012 - 13IB World School-the authorisation processTo become an IB World School all schools must go through a challenging but rewardingauthorisation process. This process is designed to support schools in making the decision tobecome IB World Schools and to allow the school time to fully understand the nature andrequirements of the Primary Years Programme (PYP).Firstly, to become eligible for authorisation, schools must successfully complete variousstages, which usually occurs over a 2 to 3 year period. Schools first apply to become acandidate PYP School, and if granted by the IB the school takes on candidate status andtrials the programme before an official authorisation visit. After a trial implementation,representatives from IB visit the school to ensure that the candidate school is genuinelycommitted to the pursuit of excellence in international education. The IB visiting team alsoascertains the school’s preparedness to offer the programme and verifies that the school’splanning has been both systematic and comprehensive. BHS went along this journey as acandidate PYP School and following a very successful visit from IB in November 2009 and wewere granted official IB World School status for the PYP in January 2010.Following authorisation, schools may receive further visits from IB teams to ensure that theeducational standards of the programme are being maintained and developed, and threeyears after authorisation the school will go through a rigorous evaluation process by the IBto ensure the high standards are maintained. Following a successful evaluation visit the IBwill continue to visit every 5 years. BHS will go through the evaluation process in the 2012-13 academic school year. Programme evaluation is a requirement of the IB Organisation.The aim is for the IB to ensure on a regular basis that the standards and practices of theprogramme are being maintained.The programme standards and practices is the foundational document used by schools andthe IB to ensure the quality of the programme is maintained. The implementation of the PYPis an on-going process and schools make a commitment of meeting all the standards,practices and programme requirements.Evaluation is a process of formal reflection involving all stake holders within the schoolcommunity. During the process we will assess ourselves against the Programme standardsand practices and programme requirements and identify major achievement during theperiod under review and as well as identify practices that need further development14
Parent Information Booklet 2012 - 13IB Learner ProfileAt Beacon Hill School we aim to enable students to become life-long learners and to equip themwith the academic and life skills to take them in to the rapidly changing global world they aregrowing up in as responsible citizens.The PYP promotes strongly an international education, which is embodied in the IB Learner Profile.The PYP philosophy believes that schools should be proud to send out into the world students whoexemplify the qualities expressed in this profile. This profile is central to the work of the PYP. Itrepresents the qualities of internationalism which will develop in students the ability to live andwork anywhere in our global society. An international person is one with the attributes and adisposition described in the following Learner Profile and applies to all people within the communityincluding students, parents and BHS staff:ProfileDefinitionInquirersThinkersCommunicatorsRisk TakersKnowledgeablePrincipledCaringOpen MindedBalancedReflectiveThey develop their natural curiosity. They have acquired skills necessary to conductinquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learningand this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recogniseand approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in morethan one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectivelyand willingly in collaboration with others.They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, andhave the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They arebrave and articulate in defending their beliefs.They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In doingso, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad andbalanced range of disciplines.They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respectfor the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility fortheir own actions and the consequences that accompany them.They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others.They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference tothe lives of others and to the environment.They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are opento perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They areaccustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to growfrom the experienceThey understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance toachieve personal well-being for themselves and others.They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are ableto assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support theirlearning and personal development.International Baccalaureate Organization 200915
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