PSI Annual Report 2014 / 2015

ANNUAL REPORT 2014 / 2015 AN ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR STORY

PECHERSK SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL, KYIV, UKRAINE

CONTENTS PAGE

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BOARD MEMBERS

24 40 PRIMARY STUDENT LEADERSHIP

STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN & RECOMMENDATIONS

06 16 26 42 A PLACE WHERE WE BELONG

THE IB ‘LEARNER PROFILE’

SECONDARY STUDENT LEADERSHIP

PARENT, STUDENT, STAFF OPINION SURVEYS

08 18 30 48 OUR COMMUNITY

PRIMARY PRINCIPAL’S STORY

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

FINANCIAL YEAR

10 20 32 50 DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL STORY

SECONDARY PRINCIPAL’S ANNUAL STORY

GLOBAL COMMUNITY

PHASE II CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

12 22 34 54 BOARD CHAIRPERSON’S ANNUAL STORY

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PTA ANNUAL STORY

PSI GRADUATING CLASS 2015 & UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES

ENROLMENT ANNUAL STORY

A PLACE WHERE WE BELONG

WHY CHOOSE AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOOL

PECHERSK SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL KYIV, IS

JOHN BURNS

THE ONLY SCHOOL IN UKRAINE THAT HAS BEEN

DIRECTOR

FULLY AUTHORISED SINCE 2000 TO TEACH ALL THREE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

PECHERSK SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL, KYIV, UKRAINE.

PROGRAMMES FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD (3 YEAR OLDS) TO GRADE 12.

T

he IB is the fastest

potential through inquiry, reflection

We also prepare students for

growing curriculum in

and learning that is applied to real

global citizenship by emphasising

the world and not only in

world contexts. Our IB teachers

intercultural understanding and

international schools. Many national

inspire students to become

participation in global issues.

school systems are viewing the IB

inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers,

as ‘best educational practice’ and

communicators, principled, open-

recognise the value of the IB

are adopting it, too. All three IB

minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced

programme that not only promotes

programmes (the Primary Years,

and reflective learners. Parents value

high academic standards but does so

Middle Years and Diploma) maintain

the development of personal skills

in a framework of critical thinking,

rigorous curriculum content with a

and attitudes relevant to the learning

self-awareness and collaboration.

focus to not only acquire knowledge

needs of today and the challenges

but to also fully understand it.

of our world tomorrow. At PSI, we

and awareness that the IB promotes

educate our students to be critical

as a wonderful preparation for life in

in nurturing and stimulating

thinkers and compassionate citizens

the twenty-first century.

environments with the aim that

who take positive action in both

each student will fulfill his/her

the school and local community.

At PSI, daily learning is conducted

Universities and employers

As Director, I see the skills, traits

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PLA WHER WE + BEL VISION STATEMENT

We strive to develop successful global citizens committed to taking positive action on behalf of their school, their community and their world.

Our vision is to create a happy, nurturing and stimulating environment. Students

will fulfill their potential through inquiry,

reflection and learning applied to the real world.

MISSION STATEMENT

Pechersk School International is

based on the IB Learner Profile. Our

a diverse and welcoming learning

teachers inspire students to become

community, a place where we

inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers,

belong. Teachers and parents work

communicators, principled, open-

together in their shared commitment

minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced

to enable students to apply their

and reflective learners.

learning in real world contexts and

PSI also prepares students for

contribute to the wider community.

global citizenship by emphasising

PSI is an IB World School offering

intercultural understanding,

a challenging and integrated set

participation in global issues and

of programmes that encourage

lifelong learning.

achievement and a set of values

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ACE RE # SCHOOL INTRODUCTION

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In 1995, a group of parents seeking a genuinely international schooling experience for their children in Kyiv worked together to found Pechersk School International Kyiv (PSI) as a private, non-profit school. In 2003, the school moved to its present site.

As an English-medium school serving

The school is proud of its vibrant and

international and host national

diverse international community.

families in Kyiv, PSI attracts students

We educate nearly 400 students

from the diplomatic, government and

between the ages of 3 and 18 from

business communities.

more than 40 different countries.

Since 2000, PSI has been authorised

Students and staff joining PSI are

to offer all three International

quickly made to feel part of the

Baccalaureate® (IB) programmes.

school, with a sense of being safe

Students are encouraged to explore

and cared for in a challenging and

their various abilities and interests to

motivating learning environment.

the fullest. Our extensive after school

This commitment is the reason

activities programme gives students

why our school motto is ‘A Place

access to a wide range of clubs and

Where We Belong.’ The real warmth

sports, including overseas sports

of the school is the atmosphere of

competitions, drama, music, student

friendship combined with endeavour

leadership roles and community

lies created by the students, parents

service activities.

and staff.

LONG

In 2015 / 2016, the school will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with an array of special events planned.

We look forward to seeing you then!

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OUR COMMUNITY

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UKRAINE

118

SWEDEN

11

INDIA

5

USA

61

ISRAEL

10

LITHUANIA

5

UK

23

HOLLAND

8

SPAIN

5

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

20

SOUTH KOREA

7

GREECE

4

POLAND

16

TURKEY

7

HUNGARY

4

CANADA

13

AZERBAIJAN

6

KAZAKHSTAN

4

FRANCE

12

DENMARK

5

ROMANIA

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FACULTY ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS PSI teachers are all fully university trained and certified in their areas of instruction.

Our teachers are actively engaged with their students, the school community and their own ongoing growth and development. Our staff undertake professional development initiatives each year and many pursue additional degrees in areas related to their specialisations..

FACULTY ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

STAFING AREA BREAK DOWN 41.8% Teachers

73.6% Master’s Degree

20.9% Administration

26.4% Bachelor’s Degree

20.9% Business / Office 16.4% Teacher Assistants

SERBIA

4

CHINA

2

ITALY

1

AUSTRALIA

3

CZECH REPUBLIC

2

JAPAN

1

AUSTRIA

3

GEORGIA

2

LEBANON

1

GERMANY

3

SWITZERLAND

2

NORWAY

1

IRELAND

3

BELARUS

1

SLOVAKIA

1

SLOVENIA

3

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

1

VENEZUELA

1

BULGARIA

2

FINLAND

1

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DEAR PSI COMMUNITY PSI KYIV IS A WORLD CLASS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL. OUR INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS, INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL STATUS, IB DIPLOMA RESULTS AND THE LIST OF UNIVERSITY OFFERS FOR OUR STUDENTS ALL INDICATE OUR HIGH QUALITY AND A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR.

A

s I reflect on the 2014 / 2015 school year (my second year at the school),

it is the

students’ improvement rates that impressed me most, as they are a strong indication of the students’ high work standard, particularly as so many of them are working in their second or third language. I congratulate the students on their achievements and thank the parents for their partnership in the learning process.

at

highly

regarded

Impressive results have once

universities across the world have

again been achieved by students

been real highlights of the school

throughout international standardised

year.

testing,

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placements

including the US-based

The PSI Motto, ‘a place where

MAPs, the international ISAs and the

we belong,’ remains the pulse of the

IB Diploma examinations. A special

school and a huge strength, too. It

mention must be made of our 2015

drives our actions, decision making

Grade 12 graduating class. Above

and programme development and

world average results and wonderful

defines our school culture as we

A PLACE WHERE WE BELONG

to all things PSI. A new focus on risk assessment and management has identified over 50 new initiatives and projects for development over the next twelve months, making PSI a very safe campus as well.

This

Annual

Report

is

a

wonderful example of the Board’s communication, goal-driven approach and commitment to keeping the PSI community well informed about all projects and achievements.

Our school principals and all leaders work very hard to drive the school’s development and standards.

The wonderful teachers do an amazing job both in their classrooms and across the one hundred plus events, special days, committees and extra curricular programmes in the school. Our business and all support staff contribute massively to the continue to grow and move forward.

special days and events calendar and

running of the school on a daily basis.

In a very difficult year here in Ukraine,

a growing involvement in community

I congratulate and greatly thank

our students have been amazingly

projects, PSI has a strong partnership

everyone in the PSI community

concerned, compassionate and active

between the school, home and wider

for their contributions to school

in the community to support, give

Kyiv community. This is an important

development.

their time and raise money for people

facet of an international school and

I close by wishing all students,

who have been affected by the crisis.

something that we will continue to

families and staff that are leaving PSI

develop in coming years.

all the very best for the next school

Through a variety of avenues including

the

Parent

Teacher

The busy PSI Board provides

Association, Student Leadership, our

governance, strategy and credibility

year and beyond.

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BOARD CHAIRPERSON’S ANNUAL STORY THANK YOU TO DIRECTOR JOHN BURNS, AS WELL AS THE TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATION, STUDENTS AND PARENTS FOR YET ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR AT PSI.

I

n a difficult political and economic climate, it is very reassuring to know that our children are

receiving a world class international education in a highly welcoming and positive environment.

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PSI is the only not-for-profit IB

At PSI we conduct a satisfaction

The connectivity in the governance

school in Ukraine. PSI has a solid

survey every year.

Once again

of the school between Board, Director,

financial and legal position. This is

we have scored at 80% or above

teachers and administration has

important as it allows us to hire highly

in satisfaction across all of our

never been stronger than today. It is

qualified and globally competitive

respondents in questions relating to

well-documented in the Strategic Plan

teachers. It also allows us to expand

academics, sense of community and

and in the Dashboard shown on the

our facilities at PSI. We plan to start

overall assessment of the school,

next page. It is a tool allowing us to

the Phase II building project in spring

which can be seen in more detail on

monitor whether we collectively make

2016. This will enable us to lift the

pages 42 and 43. We are pleased that

progress – and we can celebrate that

level of our facilities and enhance the

we continue to score so well in these

we have done so at PSI in the past

learning environment we offer to both

important areas and we continue

school year.

students and teachers.

to welcome feedback from our

A PLACE WHERE WE BELONG

community. PSI is our school.

re-accreditation for the maximum

we have many new initiatives to

These are my last months

period; we hired a new Director; and

continue improving. Together, you

in Kyiv and I look back and feel

student performance continues to

will continue to making PSI better

proud of what we together have

exceed the worldwide average. We

and better.

achieved in my three years at PSI:

have a clear sense of identity. We

PSI is ‘a place where we belong’

Phase I building project increased

also have a strong Director and highly

for my family and me. Thank you for

our classroom space, security, and

qualified teachers and staff, as well as

being just that.

overall appearance; we achieved full

an engaged Board. Looking forward,

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

GOALS DASHBOARD

Every year PSI brings together

In August of each year, the Board sets its goals, development plans and KPIs. This

a number of important school

is an opportunity to strive for ‘best practices’ and improvement. The Board has

philosophy and planning document

employed a ‘Dashboard’ tool that allows us to track progress both in detail and

as a School Management Framework.

visually. Projects are reviewed regularly and reported to the community as monthly

This important document is designed

reports and through the ‘dashboard’. The dashboard shows a very busy and

to help us organise and manage

successful year for the Board with many projects now completed.

all school development plans and includes:

CIS / NEASC STANDARDS AREAS

Vision & Mission Statement Development Dashboard

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

and Planning Calendars School Administration Planner

JAN

Teaching & Learning

Goal A - Governance and Strategy Committee. Design, evaluate and deliver academic greatness.

Governance & Leadership

Goal B - Governance & Risk Committee Develop board and governance best practice.

Operational Systems

Goal C - Facilities and Building Committee. Define and launch Phase 2.

Operational Systems

Goal D - Finance and Risk Committee Ensure a strong and compliant legal financial and legal position.

Key Organisational Charts Board of Director Goals, Key

BOARD’S ANNUAL GOALS

JUN

School Policy Review Planner Strategic Action Plans (and

Development Review Teams)

100% Completed

⅓ Completed Towards Full Completion

Yet to Be Stated Or Under ⅓ Completed

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BOARD ANDREAS BORK

O DIREC TETIANA BUGASOVA

LINA NEMCHENKO

Vice Chairperson, Facilities & Building Committee Partner, CMC Cameron McKenna

Chairperson, Facilities & Building Committee Partner, Baker & McKenzie

SYDNEY SHORE

GUILLAUME DE TROGOFF

ANNA RINDER VON BECKERATH

Secretary, PTA Representative, Facilities & Building Committee

Facilities & Building Committee Operations and P&L Senior Manager, BNPParibas Group

Governance & Strategy Committee

Chairperson, Governance & Strategy Committee Finance Manager, Shell Ukraine Exploration and Production LLC

PAOLO BELLI Chairperson, Finance & Risk Committee Programme Leader, World Bank

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ROBERT FARRELL

RUFAT ALIMARDANOV

SHERYL BISTRANSKY

Facilities & Building Committee Self-Employed

Finance & Risk Committee Regional Manager, International Finance Corporation

Board Member Diplomat, US Embassy

JOHN BURNS

VITALII GORDUZ

Director / All committees Director, PSI

Finance and Risk Management Committee Director, KP Media

OF CTORS: MEMBERS 2014-2015

WILLIAM LAITINEN

NATALIE JARESKO

JESSICA STOLL

Finance and Risk Management Committee Diplomat, US Embassy

Finance and Risk Management Committee Minister, Ministry of Finance of Ukraine

Staff Representative Grade 3 Teacher, PSI 15

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IB LE PROFIL THE

CARING

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REFLECTIVE

COMMUNICATORS

THINKERS

RISK-TAKERS

A PLACE WHERE WE BELONG

EARNER LE PRINCIPLED

INQUIRERS

OPEN-MINDED

BALANCED

KNOWLEDGEABLE

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PRIMARY PRINCIPAL’S ANNUAL STORY LEARNING,

A

the

strong learning, we helped unify the

essential elements of the

educational experience in the Primary

Primary Years Programme

School. This also extended to an

‘In the PYP, it is believed

addition to the full school Assessment

PSI. THESE HABITS

that education must extend beyond

Policy, which outlines assessment

ARE DEVELOPED

the intellectual to include not only

in the Primary school, and deeper

IN STUDENTS AND

socially responsible attitudes but

integration between single subject

MODELLED BY

also thoughtful and appropriate

and homeroom teachers.

TEACHERS. THEY

action. An explicit expectation of the

workshops were held on Literacy

ARE ALSO AT THE

PYP is that successful inquiry will

at PSI and we welcomed visiting

CORE OF OUR

lead to responsible action, initiated

author and performer John Farrell.

STRATEGIC PLANS,

by the student as a result of the

Excellence takes on many forms and

YEARLY GOALS AND

learning process. This action will

is celebrated in our community.

REVIEWS. THIS

extend the student’s learning, or it

The counselling program at the

YEAR, THE PRIMARY

may have a wider social impact, and

Primary School has been expanded

SCHOOL FOCUSED

will clearly look different within each

to include the Student Council, more

ON FIVE MAJOR

age range. Our focus on action this

small group and individual support

AREAS. THESE

year started with a two-day in-house

for students and the development

AREAS ARE ACTION,

workshop (with teachers working on a

of a ‘welcoming students and saying

EXCELLENCE,

Saturday!). We learnt ways to model

good bye to families’ plan. We take

ASSESSMENT, MATHS

and encourage all forms of action in

the motto ‘A Place Where We Belong’

our students, the results of which can

very seriously. We support students

be seen throughout all the grades.’

learning how to solve problems

REFLECTING AND GROWING ARE CORE PRINCIPLES HERE AT

AND COUNSELLING.

(PYP).

ction

The developed

is

Primary a

one

of

also

with words, using the win-win

language

conversations and Panthers Choices

School

common

what

form the core of our pastoral care

By

goals. This year, we chose to use the

TATZ LOPUKHIN

understanding how many different

Learner Profile as our guiding words

PSI, KYIV, UKRAINE

teaching strategies can result in

rather than the The Big Five. This

between

teachers

about

‘Excellence at PSI’ looks like.

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Parent

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allowed us to align ourselves more

application. After our in-house maths

of maths planners, learned about

deeply with the ethos of the School

workshop two years ago, we have been

integrating maths in all areas of the

and the IB.

forming our maths units around three

curriculum and helped develop inquiry

levels of development: constructing

in maths.

Lastly, our three-year focus on maths has been winding down. Over

knowledge

and

understanding,

As the year winds down, we are

the last three years there was a major

transferring concepts from a concrete

now starting to plan the goals for next

overhaul in the way we teach maths,

to a more abstract understanding,

year. The do-reflect-learn process at

developing a common language for

and applying knowledge and skills in

PSI is never-ending!

problem solving and creating maths

unique contexts. This year we also

lessons that developed thinking and

worked on expanding the writing 19

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SECONDARY PRINCIPAL’S ANNUAL STORY PATRICIA PUIA PSI, KIEV, UKRAINE 20

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Assessment (ISA) results in reading, writing and mathematics in Grades 6-8 tell us that most students are meeting or surpassing international grade level standards. In January, we gave out Honours or High Honours awards to more than half of the students in Grades 6-12.

But academic excellence is only part of the picture. A high level of participation in after school sports, clubs and activities tells us that our students are leading balanced lives and pursuing their passions.

However, I think it’s our CAS and Service Learning programmes that are really at the heart of the Learner Profile and the school. This year’s focus on the crisis in Ukraine has brought out the best in our

THERE ARE ALL

I

students, who have shown that they n academics, PSI Secondary

are caring and principled in their work

students

knowledgeable

with refugees, military hospitals,

thinkers. Our IB Diploma scores

orphanages and local schools to

from May 2014 once again surpassed

provide much-needed support and

ONE OF THOSE

international averages in pass rates,

resources to those individuals who

IS TO LOOK AT

overall scores and individual test

have been hardest hit by the turmoil

THE IB LEARNER

scores, and led to our students being

in the east.

PROFILE, WHICH

successfully placed in universities of

In short, it’s been a great year at

OUTLINES THE

their choice around the world. Our

PSI Secondary School, as our students

KINDS OF LEARNERS

Measurement of Academic Progress

continue to demonstrate why they

WE WANT OUR

(MAP) reading and mathematics

are proud to be in this ‘place where

STUDENTS TO BE.

scores and our International Schools

we belong.’

KINDS OF WAYS TO MEASURE SUCCESS IN A SCHOOL.

are

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PTA ANNUAL STORY

PTA Spring Fling, Apri 25th, 2015 https://youtu.be/8_oJd6n3DMU

THE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA), IS AN ORGANISATION WITHIN PSI FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS/STAFF. THE PTA HAS ORGANISED MANY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THIS YEAR.

PARENT TEACHER

BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC

ASSOCIATION PSI, KYIV, UKRAINE

The Back to School Picnic, held in the school recreational grounds, was a great opportunity to welcome new families, get together with old friends and give the children a chance to play together - a perfect way to start the new school year.

CHEESE & WINE AND MARKET TOUR For all newcomers at PSI, both parents and teachers, PTA organised an evening of fun, wine and cheese. It was a nice occasion for both working and non-working parents to mingle with staff and teachers in a relaxed atmosphere. The PTA also organised a Market Tour where new families at PSI were taken on a bus and walking tour of relevant shops and markets.

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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

SPRING FLING PARTY

On International Night, we celebrated the different nationalities in our school

In April, the PTA organised a fundraiser

community. It was an evening where adults and children enjoyed the many

for the school. The Spring Fling Cocktail

differences of our community at PSI. Every country or group of countries hosted

party, held at an art gallery was an

a table where they provided a large selection of national food, drinks and

evening of cocktails, canapĂŠs and

decorations from their home country. The evening started with the Parade of

dancing, and raised money for the Arts

Nations, where students proudly wore their national costumes and presented their

Department and the newly established

country’s flag.

PSI Foundation Scholarship.

BAKE SALES Throughout the school year, PTA has held various bake sales to sponsor PTA events or special school projects.

WINTER & SPRING BAZAAR

STAFF APPRECIATION PARTY

At both bazaars, arts and crafts from

The Staff Appreciation Party is always a fun-filled evening held in

local vendors were for sale. There

June for PSI parents and staff. The PTA hosts this annual party to

is always a wide variety on offer,

thank the teachers and staff for their hard work during the school

ranging from paintings, Ukrainian

year. We get together in the school garden with good food, good

eggs, jewellery, pottery and so much

drinks and good company.

more.

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O

ur focus this year has been on

For the third goal, students

growing and collaborating.

developed a working relationship with

The representatives worked

representatives from the Secondary

hard this year to establish some goals,

Student Council.

They invited the

which included knowledge about

representatives to come to a couple

the importance of water, developing

of their meetings and their all day

guidelines that the Student Council

planning event. With the Secondary

could follow, establishing a working

Student Council, the Primary Student

relationship with the Secondary

Council ran a Spirit Week in the fall

Student Council, and welcoming new

and sold candies and flowers for

students to PSI

Valentines day.

For the first goal, students looked

For the final goal, the Primary

at the use of water bottles on campus

Student Council started working

and ideas that could be addressed

on how they could adapt the new

regarding water. Students then put

Secondary Ambassador Programme to

together a presentation for the Primary

the Primary level. They invited second

assemblies. In the presentation, they

grade students to come and share

discussed the importance of water,

the ideas they developed during one

having a clean water bottle and

of their Units of Inquiry. The Student

making sure each person understood

Council is still working on this concept

why they should have their own water

and hope to develop some really

bottle. To prepare for the assemblies,

great programmes for use in the next

they asked about water bottle use

school year.

in their classes and researched the benefits of water.

The Primary Student Council is working on developing and growing.

For the second goal, the Primary

They plan on continuing with the

STUDENT COUNCIL

Student Council has been working

work they started and expanding

CONSISTS OF TWO

on a constitution that will set forth

to other events in the future. They

REPRESENTATIVES

rules and regulations for the Student

have already started working towards

FROM EACH CLASS

Council to follow in the future. To help

making their connections with the

IN GRADES 3, 4

manage the Student Council while

Secondary Student Council stronger,

AND 5.

the constitution is being developed,

and brainstorming future events to

they developed essential agreements

add to the PSI community.

THE PRIMARY

for the meetings and rules for the members to follow.

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STUDENT

T

his year, school spirit has

the East. Other significant events

been a main focus, with

included Halloween Movie Night,

several spirit days and

Valentine’s Day, Hryvnia Wars, Monthly

house events to ramp up some

MYP Assemblies to celebrate PSI’s

EXPERIENCING

friendly competition. A successful

students’ achievements, and, most

A REVAMPING

fundraiser that raised school spirit

recently, the High School Breakfast.

OF SORTS IN ITS

was the Ukrainian t-shirt day, where

The friendly competition of Hryvnia

STRUCTURE AND

Student Council sold trident t-shirts

Wars this year raised school spirit as

CONTRIBUTING

and students and teachers wore them

well as nearly 16,000 UAH, a third of

SIGNIFICANTLY

to school. This and other spirit days

which will go to charity. Halloween

TO BOTH THE

such as Pajama Day, Formal Friday,

Movie

PSI COMMUNITY

Book Character Day and Holiday

House were also a success, making

AND THE LOCAL

Sweater Day are all examples of this

the holiday fun for everyone and

COMMUNITY.

year’s exciting events that brought

encouraging students to participate

the PSI community closer together

in after-school events. Finally in May,

than ever. Through the annual

Student Council organised the Middle

events of Miracle Minute and Miracle

School Social, and a Formal Friday

Week, Student Council was able to

to bid the 12th graders farewell and

contribute to charity in a meaningful

wish them good luck in all their future

way, by working with CAS projects

endeavors.

COUNCIL HAS BEEN EXTREMELY ACTIVE THIS YEAR,

Night

and

the

Haunted

and helping refugee children from 27

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT ANNUAL STORY MAP ASSESSMENT

Twice each year, students in Grades

achievement at a grade level and also

3 to 8 participate in the US based

to measure their learning growth rate.

MAP (Measure of Academic Progress)

Over time and multiple assessments,

standardised assessment programme.

the results are plotted and can

Over 5 million students from more

be evaluated on a ‘development

than 50 countries participate in what

continuum’. Data is also used by

is know to be best practise external

the School to review teaching and

assessment.

are

learning programmes and to modify

conducted in the skills of reading and

the curriculum to meet the needs of

mathematics.

individual students, a class or grade

Assessments

level accordingly.

Data is used to check on students’

The table below displays each grade level and the percentage of students that has achieved or exceeded

77%

67%

68%

75%

87%

54%

85%

59%

71%

76%

81%

67%

School Growth Rate 63%

66%

Grade 8

67%

70%

Grade 7

60%

82%

Grade 6

66%

60%

68%

Grade 5

2014 Grade 3

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Grade 4

63%

54%

READING

50%

Grade 3

2013

73%

2014

57%

2013

77%

MATHEMATICS

60%

the anticipated annual growth rate between October 2013 and in October 2014.

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

School Growth Rate

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THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD IS PARAMOUNT. PSI USES A VARIETY OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS (INCLUDING EXTERNAL STANDARDISED TESTS) TO ASSESS STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND THE RIGOUR OF OUR TEACHING AND LEARNING PROGRAMMES.

ACER / ISA ASSESSMENT

Annually, students in Grades 3 to

students’ achievement at their given

8 participate in the International

grade level. The test also allows us to

Schools Assessment, developed by

compae an overall results against all

the Australian Council of Educational

international schools who, take the test,

Research.

as well as ‘like’ schools of the similar

Over

37,000

students

from 204 international schools in 50

size and population.

countries take the tests each year.

Assessments are conducted in the skills of reading and mathematics, as well as narrative and expository Writing.

The data is used to evaluate

The table below displays each grade level and the percentage of students that have achieved or exceeded their anticipated Grade Level expectations as of March 2014 and in March 2015 in the areas

91%

90%

87%

100%

91%

78%

100%

88%

93%

95%

86%

98%

85%

MATHEMATICS

85%

of mathematics and reading.

PSI - Students at or above their Grade Level - March

School Growth Percentage

76%

98%

100%

78%

93%

Grade 8

96%

Grade 7

91%

Grade 6

99%

Grade 5

89%

Grade 4

96%

86%

READING

47%

Grade 3

88%

2014

89%

2013

PSI - Students at or above their Grade Level - March

2013

2014 Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

School Growth Percentage

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GLOBAL COMMUNITY ANNUAL STORY

THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT PSI IS SHAPED BY A SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY, WHEREBY STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS OF CREATING INDEPENDENT LEARNERS AND GLOBAL CITIZENS IN ‘A PLACE WHERE WE BELONG’.

We anticipate PSI students will become active, inquiring learners in pursuit of their individual journey towards excellence. Almost every graduating student moves on to tertiary education. At the same time, a broad range of opportunities and experiences are valued at PSI, both in the country and abroad. They are provided through our Afternoon Activity Programme, Special Events Calendar, our many service projects and our involvement in the CEESA network of schools. PSI also has a strong commitment to community service and action.

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20 40 54 70 1000 65 81 85 FULL TIME TEACHERS

OUR STAFF

OVER

ABOUT PSI

NATIONALITIES

STUDENTS

AN IB WORLD SCHOOL SINCE

2000

13

24

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

%

OUR STUDENTS

400

JUST UNDER

YEARS OLD IN AUGUST 2015

OF ALL CLASSROOM POSITIONS ARE HELD FOR EXPATRIATE STUDENTS

STUDENTS IN THE CLASS OF 2014 HAVE RECEIVED OFFERS FROM

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LEADING UNIVERSITIES IN EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA

OUR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

OVER

WE HAVESUPPORTED

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FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS

OVER

%

OF PSI STUDENTS HAVE TAKEN ‘ACTION’ IN THE SCHOOL OR WIDER COMMUNITY THIS YEAR

HOUSE AND SPIRIT EVENTS HAVE BEEN HELD OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS

GUEST SPEAKERS HAVE PARTICIPATED WITH CLASSES THIS SCHOOL YEAR

18

CHARITIES HAVE RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM THE PSI COMMUNITY IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS THIS YEAR

THERE HAVE BEEN

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CEESA OVERSEAS SPORTS AND CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES TRIPS THIS SCHOOL YEAR 33

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THE 2015 GR CLASS & UN ACCEPTANC

STUDENTS IN GRADES 11 AND 12 FOLLOW A TWO-YEAR PROGRAMME DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO SEEK TO ENTER HIGHER EDUCATION IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AROUND THE WORLD. BASED ON PERFORMANCE, INTERESTS AND NEEDS, STUDENTS MAY WORK TOWARD THE FULL IB DIPLOMA, A SELECTION OF IB CERTIFICATES AND / OR THE PSI HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. 34

PSI Graduates 2015 How to become a Student of a World-Class University https://youtu.be/OOQ9ml_EGm0

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RADUATING NIVERSITY CES WE OFFER THE

IB DIPLOMA - OUR

PSI UNIVERSITY

IB DIPLOMA

PERFORMANCE

OFFERS 2014

PSI holds the prestigious IB World

From 2010 to 2015, 62 of 73

PSI’s above world average IB Diploma

School status, making us one of more

candidates (86%) have earned the

results and the wonderful university

than 3000 schools in 120 countries

full Diploma, compared to the world

offers that these students have

that offers the IB Diploma Programme

average of 79%. While many schools

received are evidence that we have

(DP). PSI joins some of the largest

internationally

entrance

been part of achieving this important

and most established national and

exams for the DP in order to boost

goal. Our 18 graduates have amassed

international schools around the

their results, PSI is an inclusive school

58 university acceptances across

world in providing the DP, widely

offering as many students as possible

7 countries: Poland, Spain, UK, US,

considered to be the most rigorous

the opportunity to undertake this

Canada, Netherlands and Switzerland.

high school programme in terms of

rigorous qualification. We believe that

This includes an 80% acceptance

student motivation and commitment,

this makes our success rate even

rate on all applications lodged with

class and independent study time,

more impressive.

universities, which is outstanding.

require

study skills and application.

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GRADU CLASS 2 THE

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TSUPRYK, BOGDAN

SHIPOVICH, ANNA

PETRESCU, ANNA

Ukraine

Slovakia

Romania

ROZANOV, THOMAS

AZCONA ABRAIN, SOFIA

ALASHRAM, AKHMED

USA

Spain

Ukraine

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UATING 2015 KRAVCSENKO, ANNA

Hungary

PAVLENKO, ANASTASIYA

KOMBAROVA, MARIA

AHMADLI, JAHANGIR

Ukraine

Ukraine

Azerbaijan

BEZVERKHA, ELIZABETH

MIKOLAJCZAK, GABRIELA KAJA

TOMBINSKI, MARCIN

USA

Poland

Poland 37

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US American University New York University (Liberal Studies) Northeastern University

UNIVERSITY OFFERS TO PSI STUDENTS

University of Vermont

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UK Arts University Bournemouth

University of East Anglia

Bangor University

University of Edinburgh

Birkbeck University of London

University of Essex

Heriot-Watt University

University of Exeter (2)

Kingston University

University of Hull (2)

Loughborough University (2)

University of Kent

Manchester Metropolitan University

University of Nottingham (2)

Roehampton University

University of Salford

Royal Holloway, University of London

University of Sussex

SINGAPORE LaSalle College of the Arts

Swansea University

NETHERLANDS The Hague University Universiteit Maastricht (2) University of Groningen

SPAIN European Institute of Design -

SWITZERLAND Universit채t St. Gallen

POLAND Jangiellonian University

Barcelona

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STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN & RECOMMENDATIONS ANNUAL STORY

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IN 2012, PSI CONDUCTED A LARGE SELF-STUDY - A MAJOR ‘REFLECTION ESSAY’ THAT WAS OVER 300 PAGES LONG.

T

he finished product enabled

are initiated.

PSI to be reaccredited in

In December of each year, the

2013 by the International

Annual Strategic Action Plan is reviewed

Baccalaureate,

the

Council

for

through an Action Plan Interest and

International Schools in Europe and the

Review Group Meeting. School leaders,

New England Association of Schools and

Board members, PTA members, parent

Colleges in the USA. As a result of the

representatives and students join

reaccreditation process, a report was

in this process. In May, the groups

written by the accrediting body. Goals

come together once again to evaluate

and recommendations were established

the year’s accomplishments, write

for development across the school from

recommendations and prepare for the

2013 to 2017. Each year, these goals

new 2015 / 2016 Strategic Action Plan

are expanded into an Annual Strategic

to be written.

Action Plan and development projects

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CIS / NEASC STANDARDS AREAS

STRATEGIC PLANNING AREAS GOALS

JAN

Teaching & Learning

Education - Goal: We will cultivate inquiry-based

JUN

learning in meaningful contexts through dynamic and reflective practices.

Teaching & Learning

Information Technology - Goal: ‘Cutting edge’ educational technology tools and programmes are implemented to enhance student learning outcome.

Governance & Leadership

Marketing and Development - Goal: We will further develop PSI’s reputation and market position both locally and globally as a progressive and dynamic international school.

Access To Teaching & Learning

Successful Learners - Goal: We encourage and support all members of the school to actively participate in learning that leads to empowerment, engagement and personal excellence.

School Culture & Learning Partnership

Community - Goal: We will cultivate a positive school ethos and active partnership through long-term engagement in the life of the school.

Operational Systems

Environment - Goal: We will further develop and sustain a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.

Operational Systems

Finance - Goal: We will sustain and strengthen the School’s financial position to ensure that educational plans are matched with financial goals and plans.

100% Completed

⅓ Completed Towards Full Completion

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PARENT, STUDENT, STAFF OPINION SURVEYS & RECOMMENDATIONS ANNUAL STORY

ANNUALLY, PSI ASKS PARENTS, STUDENTS AND STAFF FOR FEEDBACK ON PROGRAMME OFFERINGS, DELIVERY AND SERVICE. THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THE SURVEY THIS YEAR.

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90

66

149

parents

teaching staff members

students from Grades 4 to 11

(of approximately 260 families)

(of approximately 80)

(of approximately 170)

responded to the survey.

responded to the survey.

responded to the survey.

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SECTION A

SECTION B

COMPARATIVE DATA RESULTS (PARENT,

2010 TO 2015

STAFF AND STUDENT RESPONSES)

HISTORIC DATA RESULTS STATEMENT PARENT SURVEY RESPONSES

Positive Feedback. These statements achieved 80% or higher Points of Interest

for the responses of strongly agree / agreed.

QUESTIONS ASKED OF ALL THREE GROUPS

2. QUESTIONS ASKED OF TWO GROUPS ONLY

Positive Feedback. There

Overall feedback on the survey

are some areas where the

remains positive but these areas

school has made gains

have dipped this year and should

over time to include this

be further investigated. Our survey

school year.

recommendations (Section 3)

85%

94%

94%

2011

2014

66%

55%

50%

NA

81%

90%

95%

88%

95%

addresses many of these reasults.

Students

Staff

87%

65%

65%

79%

89%

89% 2014

67%

2014

79%

68%

There is smooth curriculum transition between the IB programmes (PYP / MYP / DP).

55%

2012

63%

Parents are kept informed of school activities and events

Students at PSI show respect for one another.

51%

97%

There is a wide variety of after-school activities at PSI.

2012

80%

NA NA

PSI provides a stimulating learning environment where students are enthusiastic participants.

Overall, I am satisfied with PSI

Parents

91%

PSI provides ample opportunity for parent involvement at school activities

89%

81%

87%

Teachers use a variety of engaging teaching strategies

87%

PSI makes parents and students feel welcome

93%

82%

82%

PSI provides a safe and secure learning environment

At PSI, parents are well informed about the activities and responsibilities of the Board.

There is a strong sense of community at PSI.

Survey Low

Survey High

Last Year

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AS A RESULT OF THE SURVEY RESPONSES AND SUPPORTING COMMENTS, THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.

SURVEY SECTION SECTION 1.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS & ACTIONS Parents are to be well informed about school activities and events through very clear weekly communication processes with an effort not to ‘double up’ on the same information being sent.

5.5 - The Board will continue to expand their methods of communicating about their work, projects and achievements with the PSI community.

SECTION 2.

EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

School leaders will provide families with opportunities for information and classroom observations designed to expand the knowledge of academic standards for grade levels.

The ASA Coordinators and school leaders will define a process to monitor the quality of all ASA offerings and replace low participation ASAs with more popular options each season.

SECTION 3.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

The Board will complete its development of the Phase 2 Building Project and establish a building timeline with the community.

As additional language options cannot currently be offered, opportunities for extending our Mother Tongue programme will be encouraged and facilitated in the next year.

SECTION 4.

ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

SECTION 5.

GENERAL COMMENTS

The Learner Profile will be used as a focus at meetings and presentations with school families to increase the understanding of its purpose and value in the school’s identity.

Current school transition strategies (moving from PYP to MYP to DP) are reviewed, updated and strategies are well communicated with the families involved.

Several notes have been made about working parents and school meetings and events timing. This needs additional investigation and then adjustments made to ensure this group is catered for throughout the school year.

General feedback in this section often ‘hits’ on school procedures. These items need to be listed and then reviewed with each business department. Appropriate actions and timelines for development will be set with the Business Manager.

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FINANCIAL YEAR ANNUAL STORY

PSI IS A NOT FOR PROFIT SCHOOL GOVERNED

BY ELECTED PARENTS TO THE SCHOOL BOARD. ALMOST ALL REVENUE COMES FROM TUITION FEES AND DONATIONS FROM PARENTS FOR THE DAILY RUNNING OF THE CAMPUS AND TEACHING AND LEARNING PROGRAMMES. THE GRAPHS BELOW ILLUSTRATE REVENUE SOURCES AND EXPENSES FOR THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR. 48

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EXPENSES

REVENUE

The graph below is generally

76% Staff

88,1% Tution

typical of not for profit international

11% Educational

8,9% Capital

schools. Staff and people (and their

4% Maintenance

3,0% Other

expertise) are seens as the major

3% Taxes (profit tax, VAT)

expense and greatest asset of the

2% Development projects

school.

2% Equipment and software 1% Communication 1% Capital

This table displays the School’s financial performance over 3 years including our forecast for the new 2015 / 2016 school year. The Ukraine crisis is a significant issue for the school over the past 18 months, resulting in a decrease in expatriate student enrolments and revenue as a result. Careful financial planning and lowering of expenditures has been required during this period.

SCHOOL YEAR

2012 / 2013 ACTUAL

2013 / 2014 ACTUAL

2014 / 2015 FORECAST

2015 / 2016 FORECAST

STUDENTS

463

423

384

345

OPERATIONAL INCOME

10 584 684

10 340 230

9 277 789

8 116 824

10 473 465

9 919 103

8 503 821

8 064 479

111 219

421 127

773 968

52 344

1 884 403

3 243 896

5 085 959

6 087 434

OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURE OPERATIONAL REVENUE CAPITAL BUDGET BALANCE*

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PHASE 2 CON PROJECT ANN

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IMPORTANT These pictures are not the final / approved facade design. They are, however, options from the final design phase of the project.

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THE PHASE 2 NUMBERS

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THE ADDITION OF A NEW BUILDING ON CAMPUS WILL INCREASE THE TOTAL LEARNING AREA BY 43% WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT LOSS TO EXISTING GREEN AREAS. THE NEW CAMPUS BUILDING AT THE BACK OF THE SITE (IN PLACE OF THE CURRENT GYM AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE) WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES: Specialist teaching block for Science, the Fine and Performing Arts and Technology Full size and permanent double gymnasium School auditorium for assemblies, special events and productions Larger and purpose-built Early Childhood Centre for students aged 3 and 4 years An on-site kitchen and cafeteria allowing for an expanded menu Music and instrumental music tutorial rooms Secondary School study space for DP students Additional classrooms, offices and meeting rooms for school departments.

Corridors that fully link the existing Primary School to the new cafeteria, Early Childhood Centre, gym and all specialist classes.

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4 500 3 600 3 000 1 000 300 250 120 18 15 12 2

SQUARE METRES ON CAMPUS AS A RESULT OF THE BUILDING PROJECT SQUARE METRES OF LEARNING SPACE ON OUR CURRENT CAMPUS SQUARE METRES OF NEW PLAYGROUNDS WILL FOLLOWING THE BUILDING PROJECT SQUARE METRES FOR A NEW DOUBLE GYMNASIUM

PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO SIT IN AN AUDITORIUM SQUARE METRES ALLOCATED FOR A COMMUNITY CAFE TO BE LOCATED IN THE OLD CAFETERIA STUDENTS CAN BE SEATED IN THE NEW CAFETERIA NEW CLASSROOMS AND LEARNING SPACES ARE PLANNED

MONTHS IS THE PROJECTED TIME FOR THE THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD ADDITIONAL OFFICES AND MEETING AREAS ARE INCLUDED TIMES THE SIZE FOR THE NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE

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ENROLMENT ANNUAL STORY

STUDENT NUMBERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AS THEY MAKE UP ALMOST ALL REVENUE. IN TURN, THIS ALLOWS SCHOOLS TO RUN ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMES AND MORE SUBJECTS FOR STUDENTS. PSI HAS GROWN TO A SCHOOL OF 400 STUDENTS SINCE IT OPENED IN 1996.

The enrolment had been quite stable and was growing every year over the past decade until 2013. In the 2013 / 2014 academic school year, the enrolment dipped due to the difficult political and economic situation both in Ukraine and in Kyiv itself. This pattern continued in 2014 / 2015 and is also anticipated for the next school year. Although there is not a specific goal to grow the school strategies are now planned and documented to keep a ‘strong enrolment’ aimed at 450 to 500 students.

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JUNE

APRIL

JANUARY

NOVEMBER

AUGUST

PSI QUARTERLY ENROLMENT TREND - 2010 TO PRESENT

Numbers of students

2014-2015

150

2013-2014

300

2012-2013

2011-2012

450

525

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IBATT

THE

RESPECT

APPRECIATION

ENTHUSIASM

EMPATHY

CONFIDENCE

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CURIOSITY

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TOLERANCE

TITUDES COOPERATION

INTEGRITY

COMMITMENT

CREATIVITY

INDEPENDENCE

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AUGUST TUESDAY

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WEEK

30

AUGUST SUNDAY

ANNIVERSARY BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC

05

DECEMBER SATURDAY

ANNIVERSARY ‘ROARING 20S’ BALL

21

MAY SATURDAY

ANNIVERSARY SUMMER FAIR

Pechersk School International • 7a Victora Zabily, Kyiv, Ukraine, 03039 • +38 044 377-5292 • www.psi.kiev.ua

US

American University New York University (Liberal Studies) Northeastern University University of Vermont

UK

Arts University Bournemouth

Manchester Metropolitan University

Bangor University

Roehampton University

Birkbeck University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

Heriot-Watt University

Swansea University

Kingston University

University of East Anglia

Loughborough University (2)

University of Edinburgh University of Essex

NETHERLANDS

University of Exeter (2)

The Hague University

University of Hull (2)

Universiteit Maastricht (2)

University of Kent University of Nottingham (2)

SINGAPORE

LaSalle College of the Arts

University of Groningen

University of Salford University of Sussex

SPAIN

European Institute of Design - Barcelona

SWITZERLAND

Universit채t St. Gallen

POLAND

Jangiellonian University