• discuss, evaluate and plan student-initiated activities; • persevere in action; • work collaboratively with others; • develop international-mindedness through global engagement, multilingualism and intercultural understanding; and • consider the ethical implications of their actions. These learning outcomes identify the substance of students’ self-reflection on service as action. All of these learning outcomes are closely associated with IB learner profile attributes and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. Through their participation in service, students can become more confident, self-regulated learners (IBO, 2014, p24). Our goal is for all students to actively engage in meaningful and ongoing service in each year of the MYP. At IGBIS, Service as Action is being embedded within and beyond the curriculum in three broad categories: • Curriculum-related Service as Action - every grade-level includes at least one unit in any subject area that has a service-learning component which provides authentic opportunities for students to engage in Service as Action. • School-organised Service as Action - we organise a variety of service opportunities beyond the regular classroomn schedule. These may include service activities during camp and field trips; ongoing grade-level service
activities, e.g. partnership with local NGOs, migrant schools etc.; school-wide service events in response to a specific need, e.g. disaster relief, etc. • Student-selected Service as Action - we encourage students to participate in ongoing Service as Action in an area of personal interest. Students may select inschool activities (e.g. Student Council, Global Issues Network, Student Ambassadors, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Editorial Board, etc.) or may select activities outside of school (e.g. with family, friends, faith-based organisations, community groups, NGOs, etc.). We were all inspired to become actively involved in Service as Action during our Secondary School Assembly on Wednesday morning. Student Council members led the assembly and introduced other students who showcased some of the service activities that they are currently, or have recently, been undertaking. Check out this video from Ms Chotard, our Service Coordinator, to learn about some of the amazing things our students have been doing - https://youtu.be/2lwtb-FgENM. Students were challenged to consider service opportunities as they choose which activities to become involved with for the next activity season in January 2017.
Work Cited: International Baccalaureate Organization. MYP: From Principles into Practice. Cardiff: International Baccalaureate Organization, 2014.
University Information - Australian Universities Pauline Davidson Grade 9-12 School Counsellor ............................................................................................... This week I am sharing information about the Australian universities that have visited IGBIS in recent weeks, eager to share the benefits of the educational and recreational experiences they can offer. I hope that this information helps graduating students and their parents to narrow down the list of universities they wish to apply to in the coming weeks. If you would like more information about these universities, please contact me. Edith Cowan University Located in Perth, Western Australia, Edith Cowan University supports 27,000 students, 4,300 of which are international students from over 100 countries. The university offers over 300 courses, and is strong in performing arts, midwifery & nursing, and education. The university ranks highly for the quality of teaching and the starting salary earned by graduates. Several scholarships are offered to international students including the Merit International Scholarship and the Australian Temporary Resident International Scholarship. Notable alumni include Hugh Jackman, actor; and Geoffrey Lancaster, world-renowned fortepianist.
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University of Technology Sydney 37,000 students attend this university in the heart of Sydney, studying one of 150 different undergraduate degrees. Courses focus on practiceoriented learning, quality teaching and high-impact research. The Faculty of Business is one of the largest and most prestigious business schools in Australia. The university also has prominent engineering and nursing programmes. A range of scholarships are available to international students. Notable alumni include Hugh Jackman, actor (yes, again!); and Tanya Plibersek, politician. University of Queensland This university in Brisbane is one of Australia’s oldest, and considered by many to be one of the world’s best, particularly for life sciences. The university is by far the most productive in the southern hemisphere in terms of contributions to the peer-reviewed journals Nature and Science. 50,000 students attend the university where a large variety of scholarships are available. Notable alumni include Geoffrey Rush, actor; and Lee Boon
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