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Fall 2019 Edition Greetings and welcome to an exciting year of learning and growth in the IB programmme. Your contacts for the IB program are:
We are very happy to welcome you to our IB community
What is the IB Programme? The IB program is an internationally recognized program designed to develop
inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect* * Mission and strategy. (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2014.
At Archbishop MacDonald, the IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP- Grades 8, 9 and 10) finishes its final year this program prepares students for the two
year IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) that qualified students will enter in grades 11 and 12. Archbishop MacDonald is an accredited IB MYP and DP school. Teachers are
trained by the IB organization and use IB assessment criteria to evaluate student learning.
IB students engage in a program that enhances the breadth and intensity of academic study and also prepares students with valuable personal skills that advance success with post-secondary pursuits in college, university,
internships and employment.
IB News
at Archbishop MacDonald High
School
Mac IB Newsletter
Middle Years Program (MYP): Helen Grijo
Diploma Program (DP): Jacqueline Sewell
This parent newsletter will provide you with information on upcoming events, dates, deadlines and news of IB at Archbishop MacDonald High School.
Additionally, you can find more information about the IB Programmes at Archbishop MacDonald High School on our school website: https://www.ecsd.net/schools/8403/Pages/Default.aspx
IB Learner Profile “The aim of all IB programs 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.”
-IBO Website – ibo.org. Retrieved September 14, 2014. Each newsletter we would like to highlight 2 of the characteristics of the learner profile which represents the IB mission statement in action.
If you would like to read the full learner profile please visit the following link:
http://www.ibo.org/myib/digitaltoolkit/files/pdfs/learner-profile-en.pd
Our StudentS are…
Risk-Takers
As we embark on a new year with the IB Programme, we learn to take risks and
become stronger for it.
Risk-takers approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; they work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. They are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
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Collaborators
Collaboration is an important aspect in teaching and learning. Collaboration is an imperative approach to learning skill and can be defined as the action of working with
someone to produce or create something. In order to collaborate effectively in an academic setting, a student needs to be a good communicator. At Archbishop
MacDonald we are communicators. We express ourselves contently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening
carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups
IB Theory of Knowledge Workshop
General IB News & Events
International Mindedness (I.M.) Club
The International Mindedness Club provides students with opportunities to take
a leadership position in organizing and carrying out events to support those in
need on an international scale.
This year, the I.M Club will focus on helping families outside our borders. In
October we had the “Wheel of Fortune” event. Students spun the wheel for a
donation to see the probability of them being born in an impoverished location.
IB Approaches to Learning ( ATL) “The IB Programme aims to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond; it encourages students to become “active, compassionate and lifelong learners” (IB mission statement). IB teachers therefore play a crucial role as teachers of learners, not simply teachers of content.”
- International Baccalaureate Organization
As part of this mission; we will be introducing and practicing the 5 strands of the ATL in our M10 groups to assist them with developing essential skills to
promote success in their studies.
The Approaches to Learning Skills
Thinking Skills
Communication Skills
Social Skills
Self-Management Skills
Research Skills
IB Wellness
“We Dine Together” is an initiative designed by Student Services to encourage students to
build community and relationships. It is sometimes very easy for us to hide behind our phones
or in our books, but learning how to connect with others is both an important skill and a way to
encourage wellness.
We encourage our IB students to become involved in this initiative, both to meet people and to
be there for others who have difficulty meeting others.
IB Retreat – W. September 11 A great day of learning and camaraderie amongst our
full IB-MYP and full IB-DP candidates
In the morning the MYP and DP groups attended programme specific sessions
IB-MYP : Orientation to the Personal Project IB-DP: Orientation to the IB Core: TOK, EE and CAS
Our Afternoon session involved working in mixed (MYP and DP) teams carrying out problem solving tasks that required use of the IB Learner Profile and
Approaches to Learning.
IB Middle Years Programme News
The MYP is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world.
The MYP at Archbishop MacDonald is a five-year programme, which is implemented in a partnership between us and St. Edmund’s as well as St. Thomas More. Students who complete the MYP are well-prepared to undertake the IB Diploma Programme (DP).
The MYP curriculum
The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents.
The MYP requires at least 50 hours of teaching time for each subject group, in each year of the programme. In the final two years of the programme, carefully-defined subject group flexibility allows students to meet local requirements and personal learning goals.
Why offer the MYP? Research shows that students participating in the MYP:
build confidence in managing their own learning learn by doing, connecting the classroom to the larger world outperform non-IB students in critical academic skills consistently have greater success in IB Diploma Programme examinations thrive in positive school cultures where they are engaged and motivated to excel.
develop an understanding of global challenges and a commitment to act as responsible citizen
The IB MYP (10) engages students in academically rigorous courses focused on eight subject groups: English, World Language, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, the Arts, Technology, and Physical Education. IB MYP (10) students learn to think creatively and independently as they immerse themselves in this interdisciplinary education.
IB MYP Personal Project
Congratulations to the … Full MYP students who have started their Personal Project.
Congratulations go out to: Erdine, Marko, Teana, Ella, Niko, Glory, Jaiden,
Liam, and Austyn
IB – MYP Awards – Celebration of Excellence- R. October 3
The MYP Programme had the pleasure of awarding our IB-MYP students with the
following awards:
IB MYP Explorer Award: This student is:
Sensitive to social and cultural concerns, and interested in developing an international
and intercultural awareness
Motivated to define themselves and their relations to others at this uncertain time in
their development
Striving to think critically and independently
Dedicated to work collaboratively
Disciplined in their approach to study, exhibiting a keen scholarly approach
Committed to help others and to act as a responsible member of the community at the
local, national, and international levels
Congratulations go to Anjeli Therese Flores
IB MYP Completion Certificates Awarded to any student who completed their personal projects.
Congratulations go to: Jasmin Y, Skylar E, Anh V, Ashley K, Aryanna S, Kennith
A, Aaron N, Harshaun G, Joshua T, Sergii P, Ralph S, Michael S, Giann R, Karlo
DF, Erine L, Vanessa G, Ella E, Celeste T, and Chetan P
IB – MYP Science and Mathematics
All students in grade 10 receive an IB Middle Years experience. The grade 10 science teachers collaborate often in order to deliver the very best educational practices. The following are just examples of the activities that are students are asked to participate in.
MYP Sciences at Mac
Potato Tonicity Lab
In lab groups, students make up their own procedure in orer to investigate “tonicity.”
Energy Skatepark Students participate in a simulation dealing with poential and kinetic energy.
Are We Doomed to Consume? Through an interdisciplinary unit, students will use Individuals and Societies as well as Sciences to make judgements about consumer products.
Moving Man Simulation Studnets work in the computer lab to experiment with speed, distance, displacement, and acceleration.
MYP Mathematics at Mac
Fun Dip Inquiry Lab In collaborative lab groups, students are introduced to the Inquiry lab. They use FunDip candy to carry out their hypothesis.
IB Diploma Programme News
Full IB Candidates IB Course Candidates Take the full IB Diploma Programme Only take some courses within the programme
The IB Diploma Programme
IB Diploma Subject Courses IB Diploma Core Courses Group 1: Language A (English)
Theory of Knowledge Group 2: Language Acquisition (French B, Spanish ab initio, Italian ab initio)
Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Social Studies – aka: History)
Extended Essay
Group 4: Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Group 5: Mathematics Creativity, Activity, Service Group 6: The Arts
(Art –aka: Visual Arts, Drama – aka Theatre, Music)
IB Skills Infused in all programming The Learner Profile International Mindedness Theory of Knowledge
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
IB Diploma Programme Information
For any students or parents who have questions about the IB Diploma Programme:
Access additional information about the IBDP can be found on the school website:
https://www.ecsd.net/schools/8403/Programs/Pages/IB-Diploma-Program.aspx
You can also contact the IB Diploma Coordinator:
In the IB DP (11-12), students continue to develop an international outlook through a challenging course of study. The standard and higher level courses in which students engage are focused around six subject groups: Literature, World Language, Individuals and Societies, Experimental Science, Mathematics, and the Arts and Electives. Upon successful completion of the program and its requirements, students may be eligible for the IB Diploma, a globally recognized college qualification.
Visit IBO website for more information http://www.ibo.org/diploma/
IB – DP Awards – Celebration of Excellence- R. October 3
The Diploma Programme had the pleasure of awarding our IB-DP students
with the following 3 major awards:
Orest Melnyk IB Diploma Learner Profile Award Orest Melnyk was the IB Diploma Coordinator here at Archbishop MacDonald High School for over 20 years. With the support of the district, school
administration, and staff; the IB Diploma Programme with its sound principles of a well-rounded education flourished under his direction. Orest Melnyk
ensured that the directives of the programme infiltrated the classrooms and permeated through the school. Archbishop MacDonald High School is proud to be called and IB World school since 1983; and the infrastructure of our
school's design of the programme is credited in large part to the work of Orest Melnyk.
This award is given to a worthy Full IB Diploma Candidate at the Grade 12 level who best exemplifies the characteristics of the IB Learner Profile.
This Award has a scholarship associated with it that has graciously been sponsored by the
School Advisory Council (SAC).
Congratulations to Emmanuel Sakeyifio for being awarded
with this prestigious award and scholarship.
Emmanuel is presently studying at the University of Toronto.
Highest IB Diploma Programme Mark
This award is given to a worthy full IB Diploma Candidate at the Grade 12 level who achieved the highest overall IB Diploma Mark.
This Award has a scholarship associated with it that has graciously been sponsored by the
Morgex.
Congratulations to Emily Redmond for achieving the highest IB Mark.
Emily is presently studying at Stanford University.
Full IB Diploma
Awarded to any candidate who completed the Full IB Diploma Programme and
achieved the minimum requirements to receive a full IB Diploma
CAS Requirements have been met
EE and TOK grades are D or greater
All Subject grades:
o higher than a grade of 1,
o no more than 2 grades of 2,
o no more than 3 grades of 3.
o must achieve at least 12 points on HL subjects
o must achieve at least 9 points on SL subjects
Must achieve a minimum of 24 grade points in total.
Congratulations to our May 2019 Full IB Diploma Candidates
who have completed this outstanding accomplishment!
Ademola Adebowale Johnny Lee
Christina Cervantes Emily Redmond
Maria George Emmanuel Sackeyfio
Aakankshya Kharel Yuri Sanchez
Ethan Lee
We wish you all the very best in your future endeavors.
IB Diploma Sciences – Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Group IV Project
M. October 7 The Group IV project is a requirement for all IB Science Candidates.
Group IV represents the sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) within the six groups of educational disciplines that make up the IB program.
The Group IV project is an interdisciplinary (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) exploration of a given theme. Students working in interdisciplinary groups
must plan, carry out and present an experiment using the scientific method.
IB Diploma History Social 20-1 IB (Semester 1)
Students in this class have completed their study of the French Revolution. This
unit overlaps both the Alberta and IB Program of Studies. As well, students have
just started working on the first section of their Historical Investigation (HI). The
completed final copy of the HI is a major component of next year’s World History
IB course. So far, they have had their question and topic approved. They now are
going to libraries and gathering sources. This will culminate in students handing in
just, this first section of their Historical Investigation, entitled The Evaluation of
Sources. This is due on December 18th. This is a worthwhile endeavour for IB
students as it allows them an opportunity to improve upon some of the necessary
skills for researching and writing a university level paper. As well, this Evaluation
of Sources section can be used in their final completed Historical Investigation in
next year’s World History IB course. Last year’s IB students were grateful that they
had started this process in Grade 11. Students and parents are reminded to review
our school’s policy on Academic Integrity.
L’état c’est moi!
King Louis XIV
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Social 30-1 IB (Semester 1)
Presently these students are focusing on the Alberta Program of Study. There is
some overlap with the IB Program of Studies, i.e. Authoritarian Leaders and the
Cold War. These 2 topics, as well as those already covered in Social 20IB will be
reviewed in the 2nd Semester World History IB course. Students have already
submitted their final draft of their Evaluation of Sources section of their Historical
Investigation. They are now using this time to revise and apply teacher feedback.
Their final, fully completed Historical Investigation/Internal Assessment is due
November 18th. This will be submitted to IB and is one of the components used to
determine their final mark in the World History IB course. Students and parents are
reminded to review our school’s policy on Academic Integrity.
…democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been
tried. -Winston Churchill
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Student Vote @ MAC
Also, a big THANK-YOU to all Social 30 IB students for helping Mac participate
in the Canada wide Student Vote. This occurred Oct 18th during PLT. Social 30 IB
students fulfilled the duties of Electoral and Returning Officers passing out and
ensuring ballots were properly placed in ballot boxes. Pizza was ordered at lunch
and Social 30 IB students tallied votes. Mac had the biggest turnout ever, with
almost 800 Mac students casting a ballot. This event would not have been so
successful without the help of the Social 30 IB students.
Long lineup just outside the portables. Students waiting to cast a vote during Student Vote.
