Primary Years Programme (PYP)
International Baccalaureate (IB) Mission Statement
As a three programme IB World School, our Scotch College mission and vision align very closely with that of the IB. It is one of the requirements for being an IB school:
Standard A: Practice A1
The school's published statements of mission and philosophy align with those of the IB.
The IB is conducting a review of its mission statement through consultation with a range of stakeholders. The IB mission defines the purpose and cause of the IB and the organisation wants to ensure that the mission continues to resonate across the community and continues to represent those values that focus the IB's work. Information gathered from all of our stakeholders will inform the development of a revised mission in 2014.
Current IB mission statement:
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
If you feel there are key words or statements missing or key words or statements that need to be removed from the IB mission, please let me know. I will share your feedback as part of the global review.
Kathy Derrick
Deputy Head of Junior School - Curriculum
