From the Headmaster
Parent Information Evening on 17th & 19th August 2010
Dear Parents,
Good evening and welcome to the tonight’s Parent Information Evening – the first of this school year. I am Sean O’Maonaigh, Headmaster.
Each year the School holds a number of information evenings, usually on matters of curriculum and instruction and we hope for active participation in these.
The School philosophy is “We provide a positive academic and caring social environment that emphasizes the development of the whole child, fostering individual ability within an intercultural community”.
Our School is an “IB World School”, providing a programme of instruction within the three frameworks of the International Baccalaureate.
The IB Diploma Programme was re-authorised in 2003/2004 and we received an authorisation report in July 2008.
The IB Middle Years Programme was re-authorized in 2009 following a visit by an IB Authorisation Team in March 2009.
The IB Primary Years Programme was authorised in 2001 and re-authorised in 2006 until May 2011. We are currently preparing for an authorisation visit in 2010.
There will be meetings on the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Primary Years Programme, “Curriculum Areas” in the next few weeks – so we hope to see you present as these also, the main purpose of this evening however, is for you to have an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and learn about general school routines.
Every school is different and for you who are new to the School or indeed moving to a new grade level you may find new practices and matters about which you are unfamiliar or unsure. The instructional programme of our school is based on an “inquiry based approach” and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, and it is important that you as parents are aware of this to better understand the learning environment of your child.
Parent/Student Handbooks and Student Planners were given to students last week – these contain school policy matters, curriculum outlines and a school calendar. Please ensure that you have copies of these and that you take time to familiarise you and your family with the contents. Also, please consult our website for further information and regular updates of news and events. We suggest that you log in and check the site at least once a week.
In addition, student anxiety is high at this time of year as they cope with transitions, make new friends and come to terms with new challenges and experiences. It is important to understand that perception is not reality and that neither the school nor your child is the same as last year. Whatever the case, if you have a concern please contact your child’s homeroom teacher. In the event that he or she may not be able to assist you, then please discuss the matter with the Head of Section; Mrs. McLeod, Ms. Blenkiron or Mr. Nilsson.
Our School is accredited by the Council of International Schools that accredits some 310 school internationally, and by the New England Association of Schools and Council (NEASC), USA.
Each organisation stipulates certain international standards by which the School should operate and the School is required to provide self-study reports and undergo external evaluation of the school’s operation by visiting teams from these agencies.
Pleasingly, in 2010 the school was accepted for the second pilot phase of joint accreditation for CIS/ NEASC/ IB. This process will occur in 2013.
Please click here to view more.
Sean P. O’Maonaigh
Dear Parents,
Good evening and welcome to the tonight’s Parent Information Evening – the first of this school year. I am Sean O’Maonaigh, Headmaster.
Each year the School holds a number of information evenings, usually on matters of curriculum and instruction and we hope for active participation in these.
The School philosophy is “We provide a positive academic and caring social environment that emphasizes the development of the whole child, fostering individual ability within an intercultural community”.
Our School is an “IB World School”, providing a programme of instruction within the three frameworks of the International Baccalaureate.
The IB Diploma Programme was re-authorised in 2003/2004 and we received an authorisation report in July 2008.
The IB Middle Years Programme was re-authorized in 2009 following a visit by an IB Authorisation Team in March 2009.
The IB Primary Years Programme was authorised in 2001 and re-authorised in 2006 until May 2011. We are currently preparing for an authorisation visit in 2010.
There will be meetings on the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Primary Years Programme, “Curriculum Areas” in the next few weeks – so we hope to see you present as these also, the main purpose of this evening however, is for you to have an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and learn about general school routines.
Every school is different and for you who are new to the School or indeed moving to a new grade level you may find new practices and matters about which you are unfamiliar or unsure. The instructional programme of our school is based on an “inquiry based approach” and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, and it is important that you as parents are aware of this to better understand the learning environment of your child.
Parent/Student Handbooks and Student Planners were given to students last week – these contain school policy matters, curriculum outlines and a school calendar. Please ensure that you have copies of these and that you take time to familiarise you and your family with the contents. Also, please consult our website for further information and regular updates of news and events. We suggest that you log in and check the site at least once a week.
In addition, student anxiety is high at this time of year as they cope with transitions, make new friends and come to terms with new challenges and experiences. It is important to understand that perception is not reality and that neither the school nor your child is the same as last year. Whatever the case, if you have a concern please contact your child’s homeroom teacher. In the event that he or she may not be able to assist you, then please discuss the matter with the Head of Section; Mrs. McLeod, Ms. Blenkiron or Mr. Nilsson.
Our School is accredited by the Council of International Schools that accredits some 310 school internationally, and by the New England Association of Schools and Council (NEASC), USA.
Each organisation stipulates certain international standards by which the School should operate and the School is required to provide self-study reports and undergo external evaluation of the school’s operation by visiting teams from these agencies.
Pleasingly, in 2010 the school was accepted for the second pilot phase of joint accreditation for CIS/ NEASC/ IB. This process will occur in 2013.
Please click here to view more.
Sean P. O’Maonaigh
Headmaster
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