Primary
Programme Guide
2021 / 2022
Section I.
Mission Statement & Philosophy
1.1
Mission Statement
1.2
IB Mission Statement
1.3
Diversity Statement:
Section II.
The Learner Profile
2.1
The Learner Profile
Section III.
IBO Primary Years Programme
3.1
The PYP within the IBO continuum
3.2
PYP Transdisciplinary Themes
3.3
The PYP programme of inquiry
3.4
Units of Inquiry
3.5
The PYP Classroom
3.6
Scope and Sequence Documents
Section IV.
Subject Areas
4.1
Language
4.2
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
4.3
Literacy (Reading and Writing)
4.4
Mathematics
4.5
Social Studies
4.6
Science
4.7
Personal, Social and Physical Education
4.8
The Arts
4.9
Music
4.10
Visual Art
Section V.
Assessment
5.1
Overview
5.2
Basis of Assessment
5.3
Collecting Assessment Data
5.4
Assessment terms and practices
5.5
Recording Assessment Data
5.6
Assessment Tools
5.7
Reporting Assessment Data
5.8
Parent-Teacher Conferences
5.9
Seesaw
5.10
Student-Led Conferences
5.11
Sharing Our Learning Events
5.12
Written Reports
5.13
Kindergarten – Grade 5 School Assessments:
5.14
Standardised Testing of Student Ability
5.15
The Exhibition: Making thinking visible
Section VI.
Homework
Section VII.
Student Support
7.1
Learning Support
7.2
Learning Support Team
7.3
Guidance Counsellor
7.4
Students Whose Needs Cannot Be Met
Section VII.
Admissions
8.1
Admission Interview and Assessment
8.2
Admissions for Students with Learning Support Needs
8.3
Primary School Applicant Admissions Procedures and Responsibilities
Section VII.
Language Policy
9.1
Philosophy
9.2
Language of Instruction
9.3
Second Language
9.4
Language Profile Development
9.5
Admissions
9.6
Placement
9.7
Assessment
9.8
Primary Reports
9.9
Exiting from EAL support and ongoing monitoring
9.10
At Risk Students
Section VII.
Programme Of Inquiry
10.1
PSI POI 2021 - 2022
10.2
Whole School Glossary
10.3
Primary School / Primary Years Programme
