Whatever your passion, the IB offers something for everyone.
With our final year IB students currently finishing off many of their internal assessments and other requirements, it has struck me once again just how diverse and powerful this programme is.
The students who have opted into the Diploma programme take a total of over 20 different subjects ranging from the arts, the sciences, languages, maths, humanities, and literature. Whether your passion is sustainability, astrophysics, or honing your business acumen, there is something here for everyone.
It is such an honour and a privilege to work with the IBDP students who received their IBDP badges recently. No two groups are alike from year to year. Many of these students talk about being part of a brotherhood within the wider McGlashan whanau.
There is a sense of community from being one of we few, we happy few, we band of brothers. Being part of a group - with shared interests, ideals and focus is very special.
Within any group, there is always room for discussion and rigorous debate. Some of these debates range from ethical considerations like those around guns and gun laws. What ethical considerations are there; if you know how to make a gun, or how to fire a gun, or just own a gun?
Does knowledge inherently have ethical considerations or is it only the application of that knowledge?
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) emphasises the development of critical thinking skills, creativity, and global-mindedness. The IBDP is the best high school qualification in the world. By offering this rigorous and academic programme to our students, they are then empowered to think critically and creatively, and to become engaged global citizens who can contribute to positive change in their communities and the world.
The IBDP is all about “Preparing students for success in higher education and to be active leaders in a global society.”
We are one of only 9 schools in the country offering the IBDP. Our small class sizes enable us to target the learning to each individual to get them the results that they deserve.
Our students, who complete the IBDP, are well-prepared for the New Zealand University Scholarship assessments and further education and have a higher likelihood of attending and succeeding in University. By offering the IBDP to all students, we can help increase their representation in higher education and prepare them for future leadership roles in their chosen fields; further enhancing our position as one of the top schools in the country.
With current interest of our students indicating and opting to complete the IBDP, there is a groundswell of support for the challenges and opportunities that this pathway offers our students.
If this opportunity sounds like you, come along to the IBDP Information Night on 29 August at 7pm in the ELC or talk to Mr Porter (IB Coordinator) and/or follow the links below for more information.
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