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The PYP, MYP and DP all require the inclusion of international-mindedness in the curriculum (including an emphasis on modern foreign languages), age-appropriate moderated criterion-referenced assessments, transdisciplinary initiatives within the curriculum, an “action component” where all students take action in their communities as a result of their learning, and a culminating product at the end of each programme.
At The Codrington School, the curriculum framework is international in outlook and provides for the development of the whole child, not just in the classroom but also through other media of learning, encompassing social, emotional, physical and cultural needs in addition to academic welfare. The programme combines the best research and practice from a range of national systems with a wealth of knowledge and experience from international schools to create a significant, relevant, engaging and challenging educational framework for children.
The values and mission of the IB, as they directly affect the child, are expressed in a series of desired attributes and traits that characterize students with an international perspective. These attributes constitute the learner profile, and the entire school community is encouraged to contribute to creating an ethos of international-mindedness by embracing and performing these characteristics.
The learner profile is at the heart of our programmes. According to this profile, all internationally minded learners should be:
| Inquirers |
Principled |
| Thinkers |
Caring |
| Communicators |
Open-minded |
| Risk takers |
Balanced |
| Knowledgeable |
Reflective |
Students work with the learner profile from the first day of school. The attributes are discussed, illustrated and modelled on a regular basis - they are an integral part of our programme and our environment. Similarly, students are assessed on how they display the profile in school, and are encouraged to reflect on their own progress as part of their oral and written reports.
The following link shows the Programme of Inquiry for the primary years classes 2008-2009:
For fuller details about the school's curriculum, please see the parent-student handbook and/or contact the primary school's curriculum coordinator, Kath Tregenna.
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