D1 excited about the IB dinner.....

Preparations in full swing ....

The D1 students have started their preparation for the IB dinner. There were nostalgic feelings as they have started to realize that their role models will not be with them by the end of this session.
They are trying to put together a programme that will highlight the journey of a D2 student through dance, music, skit and some interactive games.

IBDP camp for parents

Getting to know the IB better!

The IBDP camp organized on 28 October 2017 was an exciting opportunity for the Diploma parents to get a better understanding of the Diploma programme and partner in their child's IB journey.  The camp was designed to ensure that parents understand the needs and requirements of the Diploma programme.

The technicalities of the Diploma programme was unfolded through various activities. Development of skills is an important part of the Diploma programme and parents learned the process of research and design thinking process that their child goes through. For a day, there was role reversal and parents were active participants in a classroom scenario. A session on stress management covered simple ways to help children deal with stress and how to prioritize.

University placement is an important milestone in the lives of a diploma student. A session with the college counselor was incorporated to ensure that parents understand the requirements of the Universities and the entire process of University selection.

The library is a second home to the Diploma students and parents were given an opportunity to go through the various resources available in the library and also had a session on how to access these resources. The sessions were extremely interactive and parents participated in all the activities enthusiastically.

At the end of the camp, parents felt more confident as IB parents!

Invitation for the IBDP dinner- 10 November

 IBDP dinner- 10 Nov 2017

The IB journey for a Diploma students is filled with excitement and challenges as the course unfolds. Come join us on 10 November to understand what it means to be an IB student  and your role as an IBDP parent.

It is also an opportunity to meet teachers and other administrative staff in an informal setting .

 

It's all about balancing .....

It's all about balancing .....

Diwali is the time for festivities and celebrations ! It is that time of the year where we leave behind all our worries and our diet plans and indulge in our favourite desserts and sweets. It is the time to strengthen our releationships with friends and family and spend some quality time with them.
Amongst all the festivities , the D2 students are also balancing time to give final touches to their Extended essay , sit for their SAT or AP examination and some are also gaining hands on experience by attending some internships.
They are all geared up to start their college application process. Their choice of the Universities is clear and they are busy completing or collecting the required documents for the application process. Their lives presently revolve around recommendation letters, personal statements and transcripts

Invitation to the IBDP camp - 28 October 2017

Dear parents,

You are invited to attend the IBDP camp scheduled for the D1 and D2 parents on 28 October, 2017. The purpose of the camp is to provide  parents with an insight into the technicalities of the Diploma programme and understand the core requirements of the Diploma which are the Extended essay, TOK and CAS. We have also included a session on Placement counseling  to help you guide your child smoothly through the University selection process . The Diploma programme is a rigorous one and we do understand that Diploma students go through a lot of stress as they try to maintain a balance between  college applications, submission of Internal assessments and meeting the assessment expectations of each subject. In our session on Stress and time management , we will share strategies which will help your child to overcome stress and manage his time better. 

Schedule for the IBDP CAMP- 28 October 2017

9.00 -- 9.15am    -     Refreshments

9.15 –- 10.15 am -    Knowing the IB better( session 1)

Venue – Secondary  ICT  lab

• Quiz
• Technicalities of the IB programme
• CAS
• Extended Essay

10.15 – 10.30am -   Snack break     

Venue -  (outside secondary ICT  lab)

10.30- 11.30 am- Knowing the IB better ( session 2)

Venue- Secondary ICT lab

• Academic honesty
• Internal assessments
• TOK

What is TOK

Assessment  components

Sampler  TOK  essays

Sampler  TOK presentations

11.30- 12.30 am -   Your Role as an IB Parent

Discussions on strategies and ways by which you can involve yourself in your child’s Diploma   journey.

12.30- 1.15 pm Lunch

1.15- 1.45 pm     Library- second home to the Diploma parents

Venue – Library

• Citation and referencing
• Tour of the Library (DP Resources available to the student)
• Talk by a DP Student.

1.45-2.45 pm  -  College Placements

• Requirements for Different Universities
• Personal Statements
• SAT / IELTS / TOEFEL
• College Applications

2.45- 3.45 pm  Stress  and  Time  management

• What is Stress?
• Techniques to Deal with Stress
• Health and Nutrition
• What is self-management?
• How can you lead yourself?
• 
  

3.45- 4.00 pm- Snacks and tea