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 WESLEY COLLEGE
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ST KILDA ROADCAMPUSPARENT NEWSLETTERCURRICULUMCONNECTION 1
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EmbracingInternationalMindedness!
Many of you would have noticed the recent displays in the GreatSpace and Preparatory School entrance of Wesley College thathighlight the cultural diversity of our community. In the GreatSpace we have information and photos that relate to thebackgrounds and traditions of our staff, whilst in the foyer wehave a map of the world that points to the many differentcountries from which our families come. This is one of the ways inwhich we are emphasising to our students the richness and breadththat can come from sharing different experiences, beliefs and
ways of life. In celebrating our ‘differences’ we are more
aware ofwhat makes us unique.The driving force behind the PYP (Primary Years Programme) is thephilosophy about the nature and future of international education.This stems from the mission statement of the InternationalBaccalaureate Organisation-
The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable andcaring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world throughintercultural understanding and respect.To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations todevelop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate andlifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
‘ … ( 
IBO, 2007) 
The beliefs and values about international mindedness as definedby the nature of student learning in PYP schools are alsoparamount. The learner profile attributes are what we want our
children to aspire to be….
 
 
 
As we all
aspire to be ‘global citizens’ and
work collaborativelytogether to
assist our children to be ‘the best learners they canbe’
we support and embrace the attributes and dispositionsdescribed in the PYP learner profile set out in the table above. Asteachers, we reflect continuously on how we are ensuring that theprofile is embedded in our teaching. We are also focussing on aquality each month and introducing it in our Monday assemblies.In considering how internationally minded our school is, in thecoming months we will also look at:
Our culture
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and the extent, to which it accommodates, reflects and celebrateswho we are, our beliefs and what is really important to us
PYP Learner profile
Our learners are aspiring to be:Caring
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs andfeelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and actto make a positive difference to the lives of others and to theenvironment.
Inquirers
They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary toconduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning
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Theyactively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustainedthroughouttheir lives.
 
Thinkers
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creativelytorecognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethicaldecisions.
 
Communicators
They understand and express ideas and information confidently andcreatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes ofcommunication.They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
 
Risk-takers
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage andforethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles,ideasand strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
 
Knowledgeable
They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and globalsignificance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and developunderstanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines
 
Principled
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justiceand respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities.They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences thataccompany them.
 
Open-minde
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They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personalhistories,and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of otherindividualsand communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating arange ofpoints of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
 
Balanced
They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotionalbalance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
 
Reflective
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience.They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitationsinorder to support their learning and personal development.
 
Our climate
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and the extent to which it offers a safe, secure, stimulatingenvironment to all its learners
The students
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and the extent to which we takes positive advantage of thediversity within the student body to enrich the learning and livesof the whole school community
The example of adults -
and the extent to which the adults in the community actively modelthe profile advocated for the students
The curriculum
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and the extent to which it reflects development from a range ofdifferent national and internationals sources and addresses whatwe want our students to learn in terms of concepts, knowledge,skills, attitudes and action
The resources-
and the extent to which they offer access to different cultures,perspectives and languages
The staffing policy
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and the extent to which it seeks and supports teachers from arepresentative range of nationalities and cultures.
The language policy -
and the extent to which it supports ESL students and providesopportunity to learn further languages
The special needs policy -
and the extent to which it gives access to an internationaleducation to all students
A commitment to reflection -
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