Primary Years Program News
IB PYP Learner Profile Of the Month
What is an IB PYP School?
It is a school that, regardless of location, size or constitution, strives towards developing an internationally minded person.
What is an internally minded person?
It is a person who demonstrates the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
The aim of the IB PYP is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
IB PYP Learners strive to be inquirers, communicators, caring and more in their goal to become internationally minded.
In conjunction with our Culture of Kindness, we are keen for our students to develop the IB Learner Profile, inside and outside of the classroom. Therefore we would like to ask our parents to support our goal and encourage your child to develop these attributes. Every month, we will be posting ideas in the newsletter that you can share with your child to develop their IB Learner Profile. If you have questions about the IB Learner Profile, please do not hesitate to speak with your classroom teacher or the IB PYP Coordinator, Sofia Lyons.
What is an IB PYP School?
It is a school that, regardless of location, size or constitution, strives towards developing an internationally minded person.
What is an internally minded person?
It is a person who demonstrates the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
The aim of the IB PYP is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
IB PYP Learners strive to be inquirers, communicators, caring and more in their goal to become internationally minded.
In conjunction with our Culture of Kindness, we are keen for our students to develop the IB Learner Profile, inside and outside of the classroom. Therefore we would like to ask our parents to support our goal and encourage your child to develop these attributes. Every month, we will be posting ideas in the newsletter that you can share with your child to develop their IB Learner Profile. If you have questions about the IB Learner Profile, please do not hesitate to speak with your classroom teacher or the IB PYP Coordinator, Sofia Lyons.
IB Learner Profile for the month of November is OPEN MINDED
Students will understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories. They are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view and are willing to grow from the experience.
Activities for Parents:
• Encourage your child to try out new things- new food, new games and new activities.
• Expose your child to different festivals, celebrations and traditions and be sure to present them in a non-judgmental way.
• Encourage your child to really listen to others when they speak.
Students will understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories. They are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view and are willing to grow from the experience.
Activities for Parents:
• Encourage your child to try out new things- new food, new games and new activities.
• Expose your child to different festivals, celebrations and traditions and be sure to present them in a non-judgmental way.
• Encourage your child to really listen to others when they speak.
GAA SWIMMING UPDATES AND TRYOUT INFORMATION
Swim Tryouts will take place next week Sunday November 9th - Thursday November 13th 2014
From November 9th through to the end of May 2015, GAA will host advanced swimming training for students from KG2 - Grade 12. These are competitive swimming teams and are for students interested in representing GAA in competitions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Due to limited spaces, swimmers will be required to meet specific skills and endurance requirements to participate in this opportunity. Given the limited space and volume of interest, the strongest and fastest swimmers will be selected
Sunday and Tuesday, November 9th & 11th Open for KG2, GR 1 and GR 2 students After school Time: 3:00-4:15
Monday and Wednesday, November 10th & 12th Open for all advanced swimmers from GR 5-12 Time: 3:00-4:30
Tuesday and Thursday, November 11th & 13th Open for students in GR 3 - 4 Time: 3:00-4:15
Entrance Requirements (at coaches discretion)
If you do have any question or concerns, please contact [email protected]
From November 9th through to the end of May 2015, GAA will host advanced swimming training for students from KG2 - Grade 12. These are competitive swimming teams and are for students interested in representing GAA in competitions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Due to limited spaces, swimmers will be required to meet specific skills and endurance requirements to participate in this opportunity. Given the limited space and volume of interest, the strongest and fastest swimmers will be selected
Sunday and Tuesday, November 9th & 11th Open for KG2, GR 1 and GR 2 students After school Time: 3:00-4:15
Monday and Wednesday, November 10th & 12th Open for all advanced swimmers from GR 5-12 Time: 3:00-4:30
Tuesday and Thursday, November 11th & 13th Open for students in GR 3 - 4 Time: 3:00-4:15
Entrance Requirements (at coaches discretion)
If you do have any question or concerns, please contact [email protected]
This weeks Kindergarten spotlight is KG1C and KG2G
Grade 4F and 1D Reading Buddies in action
News From The Elementary Drama and Dance Department
Drama and Dance (Grades 3, 4, and 5) Parents, I need your help!! May you please ask your child(ren) to state their memorized lines? November 11th is the deadline for students to have all of their lines memorized from their script. Performances will be in December, during their scheduled Drama and Dance class. A performance schedule will be shared soon. Thank you in advance. Grade 3 – Goldilocks http://tiny.cc/goldilocks Grade 4- Cat’s Party http://tiny.cc/catsparty Grade 5 – Peter and the Wolf http://tiny.cc/peterwolf |
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