Cayman Islands Celebrates First IB Graduate
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Cayman Islands Celebrates First IB Graduate
SPRING 2011 Volume XXVI Number 3 Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A. Cayman Islands Celebrates First IB Graduate By: Jeremy Moore Secondary Principal, Cayman International School A historic milestone has been achieved in the Cayman Islands, for both the Cayman International School (CIS), and for one very special student. Taylor Ribbons is the first high school student in the Cayman Islands to achieve the prestigious distinction of graduating with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The IB program is globally recognized as the most rigorous and prestigious high school curriculum for students anywhere in the world. There are 138 countries around the world authorized in this program, with 2,201 schools offering this diploma. Universities around the world welcome the unique characteristics of IB Diploma Program students and recognize the way in which the program helps to prepare students for university-level education. Students who earn this diploma have significantly higher acceptance rates to the most prestigious universities and all higher education institutions across the globe, and are granted college credits for their accomplishments. What is IB? IB is an educational philosophy and a formalized curriculum. Over the course of the two-year IB program, students study six subjects chosen from six subject groups, complete a formalized Extended Essay, follow a Theory of Knowledge Course (TOK), and participate in Creativity, L–R: Troy Bajardi, IB Coordinator; Taylor Ribbins; Jeremy Moore, Secondary Principal Action, Service (CAS). The IB organization states, “The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, helping to create a better and more peaceful world.” The IB educational philosophy is translated into action through the IB Learner Profile. This profile guides IB students in striving to be Inquirers, Communicators, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective. These attributes are purposefully and deliberately instilled in students by educators in IB programs. (continued on page 2) An Historical Event SCIS Hosts Festival of the Arts (Story on page 14) Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students performing their African drumming dance in the Anansi play. International Schools Services 15 Roszel Road, PO Box 5910 Princeton, NJ 08543, U.S.A. ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Rockville MD Permit No. 800 ISS’ Mary Anne Haas with TIE’s Forest Broman and Harlan Lyson, ISS consultant, the recipient of this year’s Stanley Haas Award. The award was presented at the recent AAIE conference in San Francisco. Inside This Edition Tech Tips 6 Announcements 8 Page £{ NewsLinks Spring 2011 People & Places SCIS Hosts Festival of the Arts By Amy Brummit SCIS Theatre Director S Photos by Steve Clark and Christi Chase hanghai Community International School’s (SCIS) Pudong campus recently hosted the extravaganza A Festival of the Arts by the Mini for the Many! It was an evening highlighting the diversity of the school through visual arts, music, dance, and dramatic art. Parents began the evening with a walking tour of student created artwork which included tribal masks, artistic Actors performing in the Caribbean tale The Cat and the Rat. photographs, and beautiful still art all showcased for everyone to enjoy. After the art gallery walk, the audience was treated to a first-class performance by the entire SCIS lower school student body, with all students playing a vital role. Led by our dedicated production team, students prepared for months for the performance. The production began with the harmonious Narrators for the Japanese play The Stonecutter. Santa Lucia singers from Northern Europe gracing the audience with traditional songs. From there, the students took it away and performed 3 multicultural tales, each representing a different part of the world. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten staged a traditional West African tale about Anansi, a popular figure in stories due to his cleverness. First and Second graders performed The Stonecutter, a Japanese folktale in which the lead character learns to be content with his life. Finally, our third, fourth, and fifth graders performed The Cat and the Rat, a traditional tale from Jamaica. The evening marked the accumulation of months of preparation and learning for SCIS students. While the performance was a huge success, (continued on next page) Kindergarten students performing in the West African Anansi play. Spring 2011 NewsLinks Page 15 People & Places SCIS Hosts Festival of the Arts (continued) the goal was much larger than one night of work. The production was about building an appreciation of what it means to come together as a community and work as a team to experience something that everyone can take pride in. Interweaving the multicultural theme only added to the experience for students, as our diverse population collectively took a story from paper and made it come alive on the stage. The Multicultural Festival of A Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Gift the Arts further highlighted SCIS’s commitment to educating the whole child. An education in the arts supports not only children’s intellectual development, but also their personal and social development. It strengthens problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and helps students develop self-confidence, self-discipline, and persistence. SCIS is proud of this and will remain dedicated to providing a complete educational experience. ! Cayman International School students gave a heartfelt gift to the Cayman Islands Hospice Association on Valentine’s Day. In addition to making valentines for the patients, the students contributed a dollar each to raise money to help the association with their various needs for hospice patients. Actors performing in the Caribbean tale The Cat and the Rat. ISD is a dynamic, growing school of 500 students perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Our students come from over 50 countries; ISD is a truly international school. Please review our website at www.isdakar.org for more information. Interested candidates can send resume and supporting documents to the Director at [email protected]
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