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International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Programme Information
Capilano Elementary School was selected in March 2008 by the North Vancouver School Board to start the application process to become an International Baccalaureate World School.
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Capilano Elementary School is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). As a potential IB World School, Capilano would be uniting with all other IB World Schools under a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that we believe is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) as IB World Schools can offer any of its three academic programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), or the IB Diploma Programme. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org.
What is the IB Primary Years Programme?
The IB Primary Years Programme is a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework for curriculum and instruction that encourages international mindedness and fosters life-long learning. It is designed to incorporate the Provincial curriculum through six globally significant themes, via “Units of Inquiry” that teachers create to allow for in-depth investigations into locally relevant and globally significant issues.
What are the IB PYP Transdisciplinary Themes?
The IB PYP themes are:
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Who we are |
Where we are in place and time |
How we express ourselves |
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How the world works |
How we organize ourselves |
Sharing the planet |
The IB PYP Transdisciplinary themes are taught through the traditional subjects: Math, Language, Social Studies, Arts, Science and Technology, and Personal, Social and Physical Education. The subjects often interrelated and combine the five essential elements of Knowledge, Concepts, Skills, Attitudes and Action. This inclusive, enriched program ensures students are challenged to think and question critically. Research skills and sophistication in writing and presenting are significant outcomes of the program.
"The PYP draws on research and best practice from a range of national systems with a wealth of knowledge and experience from international schools to create a relevant, engaging, challenging and significant educational framework for all children.” http://www.ibo.org/pyp/index.cfm
“The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.”
(IBO, 2007, Making the PYP Happen: A curriculum framework for international primary education, p. 4)
Download the IB Brochure for Capilano School HERE
Download the IB Learner Profile for Kindergarten to Gr. 3 HERE
Download the IB Learner Profile for Gr. 4-7 HERE
Learner Profile Video below
For more information on the IB Primary Years Programme, click on:
IBO PYP Flyer
Over the next few years, Capilano students will develop new attitudes and skills towards learning. IB fosters a positive attitude to learning by encouraging students to ask challenging questions, to critically reflect, to develop research skills, and to learn how to learn—essential for life in the 21st century!
Do you wish your child to come to Capilano?
For students currently in North Vancouver schools, a transfer form needs to be submitted prior to March 31, 2009.
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January 2010 transfer information available Jan. 25th
with a North Vancouver School District fransfer form
Student Tranfer Form HERE
For students not currently in a North Vancouver public school,
a registration form is required available Jan. 25th.
Student Registration Form HERE
Deliver forms to Central Registration (#102 2132 Hamilton Ave)
IB - Diploma Program (Gr. 11-12) information HERE |
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