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ST DOMINIC´S

INTERNATIONAL

SCHOOL

Parent Handbook2014-15



The purpose of this handbook is to provide an understanding about as many aspects of school

life as possible. The information provided are not policies but accepted protocols that guide

school life. This handbook is best used in conjunction with the school diary and the school

calendar which have more detailed and specific information.

School Mission Statement

“Nurturing and Educating International Minds”

The mission of SDIS is to nurture people and cultivate international mindedness and a sense of

global citizenship by offering a quality international education which develops the unique

intellectual, social, physical, emotional, moral and spiritual characteristics inherent in each

person.

Learning at St. Dominic’s International School

The educational programme and learning at SDIS is inspired by, and constructed from, the twininfluences of the International Baccalaureate Organisation and its IB Learner Profile, and the

Dominican motto of ‘Veritas’ held by the founders of the school which value the commitment

to learning through inquiry and an on-going search for truth.

As educators, the search for truth shapes and informs our beliefs that each student:

Is a unique person with rights and responsibilities

Is able to learn and develop the positive qualities of respect for self, others

and the environment

Is able to achieve to the limits of his or her own capacities

We value and promote

The role of parents as the first educators of their children and the school’s role as co-educators

The contribution of parents to the development of school community

The commitment and shared contribution of all staff to the mission and philosophy of learning

of the school

A concept of internationalism which includes the obligation to contribute to the development

of a sustainable future for our planet; the need to embrace and respect diverse cultures,

nationalities and religious convictions and the responsibility to play an active and positive role

in creating a just society

The acquisition of the skills of cooperative learning and open, honest communication by all

members of the school community

The exercise of thinking and reasoning powers of all learners enabling them to make positiveand wise decisions



Understanding Curriculum

St Dominic´s is the only school in Portugal to run the three International Baccalaureate

programs, The Diploma (grades 11 and 12) Middle Years Program (grades 6-10) and Primary

Years Program (Nursery to grade 5)

These programs have three elements in common.

Holistic: Through curriculum and the organisation of each program social, emotional, physical

as well as cognitive aspects of student development addressed.

Metacognition: students develop an understanding of different learning styles, centring on

understanding their own strengths and developing their limitations. IB programs encourage

“learning how to learn and interacting with the environment around them.” pg 10, MYP

principles into practice 2014

Communication: communication is more than words. Students develop skills and knowledgethat allows them to understand values and ethics across cultures and how these guide actions

in local and global contexts.

The three programs build from a broad transdisciplinary base in the PYP, narrowing through

the interdisciplinary phases of MYP and concluding with the discipline based Diploma program.

In the PYP, numeracy and literacy programs run alongside Units of Inquiry. The units of inquiry

cover broad topic areas with unit questions helping focus on the nature of the inquiry. In the

MYP units of work in separate subject areas are focused through Global contexts with unit

questions driving how the content is looked at. Interdisciplinary units are developed acrosstwo or more subjects using unit questions, Global contexts or mutual concepts as the base for

investigation. In PYP and MYP content and timing of units of work is dependant primarily on

the school. In the Diploma the program of study is pre-determined by the IBO and is directed

at students developing deeper knowledge and understanding in individual subjects.

IB Learner Profile

The Learner Profile is the core of IB program and any school that runs the programs. The

characteristics of the profile guide the attitudes, actions and decisions of all school community

members; students, teachers, administration and parents. In this the Learner Profile is an

essential part of daily school life.

IB Learner Profile

Inquirers They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary

to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning.

They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained

throughout their lives.

Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global

significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop

understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines

Thinkers They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively

to pose and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical

decisions.



Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently and

creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of

communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration

with others.

Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness,

justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups andcommunities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the

consequences that accompany them.

Open-minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal

histories, and 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.

Risk-taker They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and

forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles,

ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their

beliefs.Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional

balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and

feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service and act

to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the

environment.

Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and

experiences. They are able to assess and understand their strengths

and limitations in order to support their learning and personal

development.

Homework

The homework Protocol is grounded in the belief that quality holds far greater importance

than quantity or frequency. We believe that homework needs to be an authentic extension of

the classroom in order to deepen understanding, improve critical thinking skills, and provide

opportunities for students to take responsibility for independent learning.

The aims for homework:

• Increase students’ depth of understanding of classroom tasks

• Develop and improve critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Provide students with authentic experiences outside the classroom

• Practice skills in a variety of contexts

• Provide a connection between school and home

• Build confidence in student s abilities

• Provide opportunities for students to take responsibility for their own learning



Reading is separate from homework unless there is a specific reading assignment given.

For reception to grade 5 and for all language subjects in grades 6-12 reading is the most

important element of home learning. In reception to grade 5 we expect students to read at

home every day for pleasure and encourage parents to read with your child regularly,

especially in their mother tongue.

eadin should become a natural part of the child s life outside of school so that it fosters a

love for reading. Reading at home is an excellent way of developing thinking skills, increasing

fluency, developing language skills and building confidence in their reading. The classroom

teacher can provide parents with information and recommendations for suggested reading.

Reporting and parent conferences

There are three reporting stages per year. Term one and Term three are full reports; grades

and comments, while in term two progress updates are given with grades only.

For grades 6-12 two parent-teacher evenings are provided. With Nursery to grade 5, parents

have three opportunities to meet with teachers, parent- teacher conference, a three way

conference (student, teacher, parents) and the student led conference.

The open evening at the start of the year in September provides an opportunity for parents to

meet the teachers and understand more about curriculum and school organisation for the

year.

Progression between grades within a programme

Students are occasionally required to re-sit a grade level. The school will take a holistic view of

the student’s proress and performance but indicators such as above 20% absence rate, five

unexplained absences or (in MYP) a rade ‘3’ or below in three or more subject areas would

prompt a progression review. In the Diploma, each student’s overall performance is reviewed

against the failing conditions termly, with a final decision regarding completing the full

Diploma taken by the school at the end of term 1 of Grade 12. A student may only re-sit a

grade once.

All decisions regarding student admission and progression sit with the relevant Vice Principal.

If a decision is appealed, the Principal will make the final decision.

SDIS Values and Behaviour Expectations

St. Dominic’s aims to be a community of learners -This means that all members should feel

that they belong to the community and have rights and responsibilities within it. The SDIS

Code of Conduct for students is designed to support this statement of purpose and is based

upon ensuring all students model: safe conduct, preparedness for learning, respect for

themselves, others and the environment.

For a more detailed version of the Values and behaviours code of conduct is available in the

school diary.



Communication

Student Diaries

Every student at SDIS is issued a Student Diary. The diary contains important information

about the school and programme, as well as serving as a planner for the students.

The diary is used as means for communication between parents and teachers. Information

such as reminders for materials, homework, follow up on parent meetings, praise/disciplinary

measures taken at school, and unique or unusual matters arising with the student should be

entered in the diary.

Emails

Parent and teacher email addresses are used for formal and informal messages between the

school, parents and teachers.

SDIS Bulletin

The SDIS Bulletin is a weekly, electronic publication that gives a brief synopsis of recent events,

followed by upcoming important SDIS events, dates, and times.

SchoolComms and SMS messages-

SchoolComms are electronic documents sent via email announcing important school

information. This information could be directed to the wider school community or to a narrow

group such as parents of a specific grade level.

SchoolComms messages are considered to be of high importance and it is vital that parents

read these messages.

SMS text messages would be used in emergency situations or for last minute urgent

announcements such as the cancellation of an After School Activity event.

Connect

Connect is our password protected, web based, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that

extends the students´ learnin experience. In the Junior School, this “closed” web platform

(only for SDIS users) is used by every grade level teacher to provide information about the

current Unit of Inquiry, homework assignments, photos and videos of student work, as well as

providing resources and educational games for students.

Connect is also the location for Parent Conference sign up and registration for the After School

Activities programme.

Connect can be reached directly with www.thelifecloud.net or accessing through the school´s

website.

Each student has a unique login.

http://www.thelifecloud.net/

http://www.thelifecloud.net/



Managebac

Managebac is our password protected, web based curriculum platform where teachers upload

the PYP, MYP, and DP units. Additionally, teachers provide resource materials for students.

Each student has a unique login.

Contacting school

Messages to students

Students are not permitted to use mobile phones during lesson times or during changeover of

lessons. Students using phones in these times will have their phones confiscated until 3.30pm.

In grades 6-12 students may use their mobile phones during breaks and lunch hour.

If messages are urgent please contact the person indicated below.

Information for buses or after school activities please contact Ms Maria Caupers de Bragança.

For messages to students in Nursery to Grade 5 please contact Ms Thea Vedor.

For messages to students in grades 6-12 please contact Ms Rute Constantino.

Raising concerns

If you have any concerns the table below indicates the contact person.

Concern Grade level ContactMeetings with teachers

Student Absence from school

Parent absence from home

Nursery to grade 5 Ms Thea Vedor

[email protected]

Meetings with teachers

Student Absence from school

Parent absence from home

Grades 6-12 Ms Rute Constantino

[email protected]

Academic learning difficulty

Social or Emotional issues that

affect learning

Nursery to Gr 12 Ms Karen Redmayne

[email protected]

Behavioural or organisational

concerns

Reception to Grade 5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-10

Grades 11-12

Class teacher via

Ms Thea Vedor

[email protected]

Mr Richard Sawyer

[email protected]

Ms Silvia Fialho

[email protected]

Mr Martin [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]





















Vice Principal Staff and Student

development

Mr Steve Blackburn

[email protected]

Curriculum issues,

information or subject

selection

Reception to grade 5

Grades 6-10

Grades 11-12

Primary Years programme

Mr Anthony Walsh

[email protected]

Middle Years programme

Ms Carla Morais

[email protected]

Diploma programme

Ms Elicia [email protected]

Vice Principal Curriculum

Mr Tim Musgrove

Meetings with Mr Tim

Musgrove or Mr Steve

Blackburn

Ms Rute Constantino

[email protected]

Meetings with Mrs Dinah

Hawtree

Ms Elsa Lopes

[email protected]

Head of Administration andoperations

Ms Teresa [email protected]

Health or medical concern All grades Ms Ana Marques

[email protected]

Attendance

Arrival Time

Nursery to Grade 5: Students are expected to arrive at school before 8:20 every morning ready

to start classes at 08:30. Students are expected to stay in school until dismissal at 15:20.

Grades 6 to 12: Students are expected to be in the tutor room by 8:30 every morning for

registration and ready to start classes at 08:40. Students are expected to stay in school until

dismissal at 15:30.

Registration for both Junior and Senior School is done between 8:30 - 8:40.

Students who arrive after 8.30 must sign the late book at the gate and are marked late.



























Please model appropriate behaviour and demonstrate respect for teachers, students, and your

child by ensuring your child arrives to school on time so classes begin without disruption from

late arrivals

Attendance and absences

Attendance at school is a vital component for success. Students who are frequently absent

from school are more at risk of not succeeding than those who attend school regularly. This is

important for all students including those in Nursery and Kindergarten.

Notifying the school

Parents are asked to contact the school, via phone or e-mail, before 08:30 on the first day of

absence to explain why the child will be absent from school.

Parents away – from time to time parents leave their children in the care of others. It is

essential that parents notify the school in writing during these circumstances, providinginformation for emergency contacts.

Please read the school year calendar carefully to ensure that your child will be present for all

scheduled school days and to avoid extended holiday periods. Extended holidays and

avoidable absences disrupt student learning. Remember, your child is part of a class and all

students have a role, not only with their own learning but as part of the classroom learning

environment

Early pick-up: before 15:20 reception to grades 5

: before 15.30 for grades 6-12

Reception to grade 5 students

Please report to the JS Secretary Ms Thea Vedor.

Your child will be collected for you where you will then sign the Early Years Leavers

Book before you leave.

Grades 6 - 12

The parent contacts the school prior to the early dismissal via phone, email, or school

diary.

The parent is required to indicate who will collect the student.

The student, before the first break, must have the diary or note signed by the Tutor, or

Student Guidance coordinator and inform the SS Secretary Rute Constantino.

The student presents the signed note to the gate porter and registers departure

Uniform

All uniform items are available from:

El Corte Inglés

Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar 31 Lisboa

213 711 700

www.elcorteingles.pt

Monday – Thursday: 10h00-22h00

Friday – Saturday: 10h00-23h30Sunday: 10h00-20h00

http://www.elcorteingles.pt/





Please clearly mark all uniform items with your child´s name

Students are expected to dress in ways that indicate pride in membership of the St Dominic´s

community. School uniforms should be worn at school and on school outings and visits.

The school does not wish to set down a multitude of specific rules about general appearance

and personal style; rather we wish to see students applying a sense of reasonableness.

Hairstyles and jewellery should be moderate, safe and chosen so to not draw particular or

unusual attention. For example, moderately coloured hair of a “natural” hue would be

acceptable, but green hair would not.

Junior School boys and girls – Nursery – Grade 5

School grey tailored trouser or shorts(boys) School red tartan skirt, culottes or navy

tailored trouser (girls) No jeans or denim

Plain navy V-necked pullover with school emblem (boys) plain red v-necked pullover withschool emblem (girls)

White school polo shirt with school emblem (long or short sleeve)

Plain grey or navy socks (boys) Plain red or blue socks or red tights in cold weather (girls)

Plain black, navy or brown leather shoes. Not sport shoes

School uniform fleece with school emblem

Any garment worn under a shirt must be white without logos

Senior School- Boys and Girls – grades 6-10

School grey tailored trouser or shorts(boys) School navy skirt or navy tailored trouser

(girls) No jeans or denim

Plain navy V-necked pullover with school emblem

White school polo shirt with school emblem (long or short sleeve)

plain grey or navy socks (boys) Plain navy socks or tights (girls)

Plain black, navy or brown leather shoes. Not sport shoes

School uniform fleece with school emblem

Any garment worn under a shirt must be white without logos

Senior School – Boys and Girls – Grades 11 -12

Students in Grades 11 and 12 while not required to wear a uniform, are expected to dress with

a level of smartness appropriate to an educational workplace. Smart casual dress is acceptable;

beachwear and sportswear, for example, is not. Students are expected to dress in a way that

will not cause offence to any member of the school community.

Hair styles and jewellery should be moderate and chosen so as not to draw particular or

unusual attention.

Boys and Girls PE kit – Junior and Senior school

School navy shorts(Senior School) or school white shorts (junior school) and white socks

White school PE T-shirt

School Navy uniform track suit. This should be worn in colder weather and is optional, but

no other track suit may be worn

Junior School – On P.E. days and if P.E. occurs before the morning break, students may come

to school in their PE uniform.

Students in grades 3 – 5 must change back into their full uniforms during break or at lunch

time.



Boots –the wearing of boots is acceptable from November 1st

– March 31st

as long as they

conform to the school uniform requirements.

Modest, ankle or mid-shin high boots with no heal.

Boots are one solid colour of black, brown, or dark blue.

No Multicolour or florescent rain boots. No fur or other decorative accessories are acceptable.

Acceptable shoes

Not acceptable shoes



Transportation

The school runs a door to door bus service for students. There are various runs that range from

Cascais/Parede/Estoril areas to Lisbon/Alges/Belem/Expo areas.

There are no set routes. Depending on the where students need to be picked up from governsthe daily route. Accordingly, pick up and drop off times vary according to the demands of the

students on the bus.

The buses are timed to arrive at school before 08h20 and depart from school at 15h40.

For information about the bus service please contact Maria Caupers de Bragança on

21 448 0550 or m.braganç[email protected] .

Health and safety

Visitors on campus

If parents intend on visiting the school please inform the class teacher and/or Maria Caupers

de Bragança. The doorman will then be informed.

All visitors to the school must report to the porteiro. Then proceed to the school reception.

Lost and found

Any clothing that is left around the school is collected by the support staff and placed in the

lost property bins. There are bins located in the corridors of reception to grade 3, grades 4 and

5 and in the senior school corridor in front of room 12.

Valuables are found are given to the school secretaries, Thea Vedor, Rute Constantino or

Maria de Caupers de Bragança. If they are not claimed during the school day they are then

given to Simão Fonseca and kept at the school entrance.

Fire, earthquake and lock down

Fire drills are completed on a regular basis. The drill procedures have been developed with the

assistance of the Carcavelos bombeiros. Fire warnings are linked automatically to the

Carcavelos Bombeiros. Students, teacher, administration staff and school visitors gather on the

green athletic track for safety and accountability.

Earthquake: We use a duck, cover and hold protocol.

Lock down: practices lock down procedures in case of an intruder on site.

Food services

The refectory lunch service is provided by the school. Students can be enrolled through the

school secretary Maria Caupers de Bragança. This service provides soup, main meal, dessert,

drink and fruit. Parents are billed on a termly basis.

There is a tuck shop on the school site.

mailto:m.bragan%C3%[email protected]





Students from grades 1-5 may only use the tuckshop at lunchtime and after school.

Students from 6-12 may also use the tuckshop at breaktime.

Eximius and School yearbook

Eximius is the school newspaper published three times a year. In this publication teachers and

students report on activities that happened during each term. The school yearbook is

published once a year. It is a more formal publication than Eximus. It contains official photos

and information of all classes and reports on all school activities over the course of the year.

Use of Phones and Audio devices

Students are not allowed to use phones in class time and when moving from class to class. This

includes calling and messaging. They are allowed to use phones at break and lunch times.

If a student needs to contact parents during lesson times, they must do it through a schoolsecretary.

If a student is using a phone in class or between classes it will be confiscated. The student may

collect it at 3.30pm only.

Headphones

Students are not allowed to walking around with headphones on listening to music between

classes or should they enter a class with headphones on or exit a class with headphones

already on. This is not good preparation for learning. Teachers will ask for these to be

removed and may confiscate them.

The use of headphones in class is not an accepted practice. The classroom teacher will advise if

headphones are required for an activity.

Birthdays

Personal contact information of students and parents are confidential, including class lists and

will not be distributed to the community.

Birthday Cakes

If parents wish to bring in a birthday cake for their child they may do so. However the birthday

cake should be shared from the seventh period onwards and as close to the end of the day as

possible. Siblings are not allowed to be brought from classrooms to be part of the cake sharing.

Birthday invitations in plain envelopes with no names, may be given out by the class teacher

providing all the children in the class are being invited to the party. It is not acceptable to only

give invitations to selected students; this must be done outside the school facilities.



School Nurse

The school employs a full time school nurse. (08:30-16:30) (Lunch 13:30-14:30)

When a child becomes ill and needs to see the nurse, the child will o to the school nurse’s

office with either a teaching assistant or a class buddy.

The school nurse will make a medical decision and will either send the child home

(arrangements will be made between the nurse and the Junior School secretary and the

teacher will be informed) or send the child back to the class. If the child returns they will have

a written message in their Diary advising the teacher of the outcome which should then be

passed onto the parent in the school diary.

Medication

Under no circumstances should a teacher administer medication to students. Students

requiring medication should be referred to the school nurse and should have their medicationand dosage properly documented with a letter from parents.

Life Threatening Allergies

It is the responsibility of the parents to inform the school of any life threatening allergies their

child has and to supply all the necessary emergency medication. Parents must also provide the

school with an A4 information poster containing the name of their child, a current photograph,

a description of the allergy and the emergency action that is required in case of a reaction. This

information must be supplied in both English and Portuguese. The school will make copies of

the poster and it will be displayed in key areas around the school. It is the parents´responsibility to update the poster each year with a current photograph and any changes to

the medication.

Nut Allergies

Any food brought to school to share must not contain nuts or have been prepared with any

nut product as many students have severe allergic reactions to them. Parents should inform

teachers and the school nurse if their child has any food allergies.

Head Lice

At times, outbreaks of head lice are widespread in schools and communities. If lice are found

on your child’s head, the school nurse and the appropriate School Secretary will be informed

immediately and your child must remain at home until free of lice and nits.

Students will be checked by the school nurse and a note indicating a break out of nits will be

sent home to all families in the infected class.

Check all family members including yourself and inform all people your children have been in

contact with.



Don’t be embarrassed. Tell the school nurse, teacher and appropriate School Secretary when

your child has head lice. The chances for preventing an epidemic outbreak will increase with

prompt and early treatment!

Parents must ensure that the lice and nits are completely removed.

Children must be checked by the school nurse on their return to school to ensure that they are

free from the infestation.

Vaccinations

Our students come from many different countries with different vaccination schemes.

Therefore, we are not able to implement an efficient whole-school vaccination strategy or to

keep an accurate record of all students’ past vaccination dates and subsequent necessary

boosters. Please inform school of updates.

We do advise parents to consult with their paediatrician or general practitioner aboutnecessary and recommended vaccinations for children. Also, the SDIS school doctor will be

happy to advise where possible.

Parents and Teachers Association

The PTA has been active in the school for 20 years.

Any parent or teacher may belong to the PTA and the school actively encourages parents to

participate in the association.

Annual elections are held to elect members of the PTA committee. The positions nominatedeach election are President, Vice- President, Secretary and Treasurer and nominated positions.

The PTA committee meets monthly after Board of Governors meetings and has three public

meetings per year.

The PTA president and two other members of the PTA have positions on the Board of

Governors. The President has one vote on any voting issues at the Board meetings.

Families pay an annual fee to the PTA.

The PTA holds four events per year: Welcome BBQ, Christmas Fair, International Fair and the

Arraial. These events raise funds for the PTA. The money raised by these events is used to

support student activities or provide equipment for students.

PTA contacts and events are advertised in the weekly school bulletin.

After school activities

The school offers a range of after school activities for students.

Activities offered by the school are called co-curricular; they support the philosophy of holistic

student development. These are offered free of charge and are organised and delivered by

teachers.



Extra-curricular activities are organised by the school and paid for by the parents. The teachers

are non- school based. Extra-curricular activities are organised by the afterschool activities

organiser.

Sport at SDIS

Sport plays a big role in the development of students at SDIS. The school belongs to two sports

associations, the International Schools Sports Association and CHESS schools sports.

The ISSA competition involves 13 International schools ranging from; Aberdeen in Scotland, 7

schools in London and 1 school each in Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona and Ankara, Turkey. The

Association has yearly tournaments in football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton and

golf. SDIS is the only Portuguese school involved in this association.

All sports, except golf were males and females compete together, involve male and female

divisions, competing at the same time but in different venues. For football, basketball and

volleyball tournaments attract over 90 competitors, 20 coaches and many supporters. Golf,

tennis and badminton are smaller tournaments usually hosting between 40 athletes. The

tournaments are hosted on a rotational basis, each school hosting one division of one sport

every year. Every year SDIS hosts a ten team tournament over a period of three days. Athletes

are accommodated in the host school students’ homes and the tournaments are held at an

established sporting complex.

ISSA association athletes are aged between 14 and 18 years old. SDIS is one of only three

teams from the association that has both male and female teams participating in all sports.

The association places a strong emphasis on sportsmanship, encouragement of friendships and

the role of athletes as ambassadors for their school and their country.

As a member of the CHESS sports association, SDIS has teams competing at twice yearly

carnivals involving 11 schools from international schools in Portugal. Sports played in this

association are basketball, volleyball and football. The tournaments are held in Lisbon and

Oporto, with a cross country race held in the Algarve every February.

Each school has four teams participating in the three day tournaments, meaning that over 400

athletes are involved, plus coaches and supporters. As well as the tournaments this association

provides weekly games and mini- tournaments for athletes. Athletes are aged between 9 and

18 years. A healthy rivalry exists between the schools in this association and over the last fewyears there has been a big improvement in the skill levels and competitiveness between the

athletes.

The sport program is administrated by Ms Viviana Serralha, Head of Physical Education. The

sports teams are coached by both teachers from the school and external professionals.

Arts and Drama

In Reception to grade 5 classes produce a once a year performance based on the Unit of

Inquiry question. These are performed for parents at the end of the chosen Unit of Inquiry

which run for six weeks.



For grades 6-12 a major production is completed in the first term of the year. This involves

students from all grades with dedicated out of school time rehearsals on evenings and

weekends. Students are involved in all areas of the production, from lighting and sounds to

ticket selling and of course, acting.

A comedy festival is held in April. Students from grades 3-12 may perform in this festival. Thisis a light hearted production with the emphasis on students gaining and enjoying the stage

experience.

In the last week of school a summer concert is held to celebrate the beginning of summer.

Students and teachers from all grades perform musical pieces for their colleagues and family.

MYP and Diploma drama subject production also occur once a year. These are part of the

student’s assessment tasks and are performed while bein watched by an audience to ive a

realistic theatre production feel. They are filmed and sent to the IBO for external assessment

purposes.

Summer School

For a period of four weeks after the end of the third term Summer School comes into fruition.

It is organised by current school staff members and is based at the school campus, with trips to

local and not so local areas. Each day has a variety of activities and each week has a different

theme. We currently have a senior school and junior school running.

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