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order to fulfil its Mission, the School aims to:
- offer a coherent and integrated curriculum that
will prepare our pupils for each new stage of their education
until university entrance by:
- providing a broad curriculum structure based on the
National Curriculum (England and Wales), leading to
the International
General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
and the International
Baccalaureate (I.B.).
- providing the basic curriculum required by Brazilian
law;
- preparing our students for university studies through
a progressively academic curriculum;
- providing additional support for entry into Brazilian
universities.
- offer a curriculum which is appropriate and relevant,
where pupils are actively engaged in the learning process
by:
- providing challenging and open-ended tasks which encourage
experiment, enquiry and problem-solving and opportunities
for discussion;
- using local and concrete examples and case studies
wherever possible;
- incorporating the experiences and issues raised by
community service into the various areas of the curriculum;
- empowering students in the effective use of information,
of the library and media facilities, and of Information
and Communication Technology;
- organising outdoor activities and visits;
- periodically reviewing and updating the curriculum;
- constantly evaluating teaching methods and strategies;
- continually developing and upgrading equipment and
resources;
- encouraging the professional development of all staff.
- recognise and develop the potential of each individual
by:
- providing a wide range of opportunities within the
curriculum for every student to discover and fulfil
their physical and creative talents;
- identifying and addressing the needs of individual
pupils through differentiated approaches and tasks;
- encouraging and praising effort and achievement to
develop self-esteem and confidence;
- promoting independent and critical thinking and encouraging
logical reasoning skills;
- ensuring learning is rewarding and stimulating.
- providing a secure, structured teaching environment
in which each students' self-confidence can grow;
- capitalising on the natural curiosity of pupils.
- provide a safe, stimulating, and friendly learning
environment by:
- ensuring all facilities meet the highest possible
standards of health and safety;
- ensuring a clean, neat, comfortable and orderly environment;
- providing appropriately equipped and resourced rooms;
- maintaining interesting classrooms with lively displays
and exhibits;
- maintaining optimum class sizes;
- being positive, supportive and encouraging;
- developing team-work and co-operation.
- develop each pupil's oral and written fluency
in English, the language of teaching and learning by:
- the exclusive use of English by staff and pupils in
the classroom;
- positively encouraging students in the use of English;
- providing every opportunity to present work orally
and encourage public performances in the English language;
- encouraging the enjoyment of reading and listening,
in English, as essential skills;
- expecting the highest standards of English from pupils
and staff;
- preparing pupils for external examinations in English;
- maximising students' contact with English native speakers;
- providing appropriate resources and reading materials;
- promoting parental support and encouragement at home.
- provide opportunities for the further development
of individual pupils' talents and interests by:
- offering activities which stimulate further research;
- involving students in public performance events;
- encouraging students to participate in a wide range
of extra_curricular activities regardless of their natural
ability;
- encouraging the engagement of pupils in a variety
of community-oriented projects;
- introducing pupils to the world of work through the
'Work Experience' scheme.
- encouraging participation in individual and team sporting
events;
- exhibiting and celebrating students' work with the
wider community.
- achieve excellent social behaviour and moral standards
through self-discipline, supportive relationships and a
sense of respect and responsibility by:
- providing a clear and consistent behavioural framework;
- explaining the rationale behind rules and expectations;
- applying appropriate sanctions when expectations are
not met;
- reinforcing good behaviour through example and praise;
- encouraging good manners, politeness and punctuality,
and making pupils aware of the value of others;
- providing opportunities to exercise responsibility
and team-work through sports, the performing arts, community
service, the House Systems and the Student Councils.
- encourage student responsibility and leadership,
and involve students in the decision-making processes of
the school by:
- inviting students to participate in school committees;
- encouraging the Student Councils and involving them
in wider school issues;
- keeping students informed of important school issues;
- creating opportunities for the practice of responsibility
and leadership;
- providing channels and support for pupil participation
in community service through the CAS (Creativity, Action
and Service) and 'Duke of Edinburgh Award' programmes,
the House Systems and other activities.
- cultivate and maintain the British character of
the School by:
- encouraging participation in cultural and sporting
activities with a British origin or tradition;
- inviting British visitors to the school and visiting
British-based events and activities;
- organising regular assemblies to develop a spirit
of community;
- ensuring British staff are present throughout all
sections of the School;
- arranging structures within the school which encourage
a positive and healthy spirit of competition;
- maintaining active contacts with the British community.
- take full advantage of our bi-cultural and bi-lingual
environment to enrich the educational experience by:
- incorporating Brazilian elements into our curricular
and extra_curricular programme;
- exposing our expatriate students to the language and
culture of Brazil;
- taking advantage of educational opportunities within
the city of Rio de Janeiro and beyond;
- inviting Brazilian visitors to the school to share
knowledge and experience concerning culture, traditions
and history, particularly when this supports the curriculum
programme;
- celebrating Brazilian cultural and national events;
- encouraging further integration of our school into
the wider community.
- encourage a broad international perspective and
a respect for other cultures and beliefs by:
- drawing upon the rich mixture of cultures represented
in the school population;
- introducing material and activities about other societies;
- adapting practices to take account of religious beliefs,
traditions and customs;
- acknowledging the value of all religious belief, and
affirming the right of individuals to hold their own
beliefs;
- developing active awareness of local, national, international
and global current affairs by infusing these into the
curriculum;
- providing information and advice about university
studies and careers abroad;
- organising cultural and sporting visits to other countries
to support the personal and academic development of
the students.
- involve the parents in the life and development
of the School by:
- organising regular parents' evenings and consultations;
- inviting parents with relevant expertise into the
School to support appropriate activities;
- encouraging parents to support social and environmental
projects;
- supporting the work, activities and events of an active
Parent-Teacher Association;
- maintaining active parent input on the Board of Governors
and related Committees;
- ensuring parents are informed of the curriculum, activities,
planned development and expectations of the School;
- ensuring the parent body is periodically consulted
regarding the effectiveness of the School's beliefs
and practices.
Approved by the Board of Governors 16th April
2001
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