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UPTOWN-THE NEXT CHAPTER
Uptown School
Why are we here?
“Our mission is to develop intellectual curiosity, independent and lateral thinking, communication and problem solving skills, a respect for cultural diversity and a desire for life-long learning that will enable our students to engage actively in our global society.”
UTS Mission Statement
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Format today
UTS- The story so far
Authorization Update
Faculty Presentations
Going Forward- Areas for Improvement
Q&A
Closing Point
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MYP Authorization
UTS- MYP candidate school: 3 year process
Consultancy phase
Candidate phase
MYP- The Next Chapter
Authorization Visit- December 2014
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DP Authorization
2/3 year process
UTS- 1 Year
Consultancy Phase
Professional development
DP Coordinator
Authorization visit- End of 2014
UTS- 3 Programme IB World School
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Faculty Presentations
Michele McLay- MYPCO
Lisa Muntz- SEN Coordinator
Emma Dawson- PE Teacher
David Cluely and Hellene Gogos- MYP DT/VA
Jacki Ronalds and Rachel Oxley- C&S Coordinators
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MYP-Areas for Improvement
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1. Expand staffing in Key Areas
Diploma Coordinator- Jeremy George
IT Tech integration Specialist
SENCO
Counselor
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1. Expand staffing in Key Areas
EAL Specialist
Leaders of Learning
Grade Level Leaders
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2. Language Pathways
MYP/DP Language requirements
Ensure students are placed accordingly
Implementation of English B
EAL provision
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3. IT Integration
3 Year MAC strategy
BYOD Policy
Tech Integration Specialist
Managebac online system
New DT/ICT suites
Explicit ATL focus
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4. Communication
Improve and expand channels
Blog
HR teachers and Grade Level leaders
Parent Information Mornings
Open evenings and exhibitions
Head of Secondary Coffee Mornings
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5. Learning Opportunities
ECAs- Model UN, World scholars
International Award- Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions
C&S activities: Beyond UTS. Strengthen ties to NGOs. Increase parent involvement.
Enrichment trips
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6. Numeracy Strategy
Continue to analyse and modify programme based on external and internal data (IBT/MYP Data)
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Q&A
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EXIT CARD
How can you help?
How can you get involved in the school?
Do you have any special skills?
Do you know any guest speakers that can give a presentation on an interesting topic?
Contacts with community groups
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