Report PYP
Report PYP
Dear Parents, An education at Faria International School is about actively combining challenging and enriching experiences with academic rigour and creative opportunities. We want our students to have the courage to push back the boundaries of their experience and to explore the possibilities that are available to them. Whilst we are proud of their academic results, there is so much more to the education we provide. It is, therefore, important that parents wholeheartedly support the ethos of the school. Whether it is in the classroom, on the stage, whilst participating in an expedition, on the sports field or when serving others, we want our students to experience the excitement of discovering they are capable of achieving far more than they ever felt was possible. We have high expectations of our students and they, in turn, have high expectations of themselves. On this note, I would like to present the first report card of this academic year. Lets work together to create an environment for true development. Kind regards, John Walden Principal
John Walden
Risa Aoki
Principal
PYP Coordinator
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 indepth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. Thinkers: They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize 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 and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them. 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. 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. 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. They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
Open-minded:
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Transdisciplinary Skills
Social Skills
Cooperating Respecting Others G S Group Decision Making Accepting Responsibility G S Adopting a Variety of Group Roles NS
Research Skills
Formulating Questions Collecting Data Presenting Research VG Organizing Data S G Interpreting Data VG Observing VG Planning VG VG
Communication Skills
Listening Non-verbal Presenting VG Speaking G VG Writing G G Reading Viewing VG VG
Self-Management Skills
Fine Motor Organization Healthy Lifestyles S Gross Motor G Informed Choices G G
VG Safety G
Thinking Skills
Acquisition of Knowledge Analysis Dialectical Thought Legend O Outstanding VG Very Good VG Comprehension O G Evaluation Metacognition S Satisfactory G Application VG G
G Good
Term Comments
Henry has been a great student this term, he is a pleasure to teach.
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Summary of Achievement
Units of Inquiry
Unit How the world works: Review of multiplication, division, addition and subtraction and how it relates to managing our finances. How can we balance saving and spending to grow? Where does money come from and go? Basic multiplication and division progress What were the central themes of art in 19th century America? How did it reflect what was going on at the time? What were the main themes in 19th Century Art? What different styles were there? What style would you choose as a 19th century artist? Sharing the planet: What is energy and how can it become more efficient in the future? How has electricity evolved? How can electricity evolve in the future? How we express ourselves: What were the central themes of art in 19th century America? How did it reflect what was going on at the time? What were the main themes in 19th Century Art? What different styles were there? What style would you choose as a 19th century artist? Grade Comments
VG
Great job! Henry really enjoyed this unit and was able to improve his mathematics skills considerably. Although he struggled a bit at the start, after the first week Henry was one of the top students in the class.
VG
Splendid! Henry really enjoyed this unit and was able to contribute greatly to the class discussions. Although he struggled a bit at the start, after the first week Henry was one of the top students in the class.
Henry worked very hard in this unit. He did not seem to enjoy it as much as the other three, but he still put in very good work and effort.
VG
Henry always impresses me with his hard work. His patient dedication to learning is something all students should try to emulate!
Assessed Subjects
English Oral language - listening and speaking Visual language - viewing and presenting Written language - reading Written language - writing Grade VG VG VG O Spanish Oral language - listening and speaking Visual language - viewing and presenting Written language - reading Written language - writing Comments: Great job Henry! Grade VG VG O VG
Comments: English is one of Henry's strongest subjects, he has worked very hard this term! Physical Education Grade
Music
Grade
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Identity Active Living Interactions Comments: Great Job! Visual Arts Responding Creating Comments: Well done. Legend O Outstanding VG Very Good G Good
VG VG O
Responding Creating
VG O
Comments: Henry is a very musically talented boy, I expect great things from him!
Grade VG VG
S Satisfactory
NS Needs Strengthening
NA Not Applicable
I Improving
Attendance
Absent Late Dress Code Fieldtrip Other 2 1 0 0 0
Richard Chandler
Advisor
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Assessment
Effort Grade
Grade Descriptor E G F P Excellent Good Fair Poor
Participation
Grade Descriptor E G F P Excellent Good Fair Poor
Criteria
Abbreviation Title O VG G Outstanding Very Good Good Description
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S NS NA I
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