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The IB Middle Years Programme framework<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All Middle School students undertake the International Baccalaureate MYP Programme. We teach global mindedness<\/strong>: an openness to the world, so that our students learn to appreciate difference and recognise their deep interconnectedness with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The framework also teaches higher-order thinking<\/strong>, helping our students be more reflective about the process of learning (to \u2018learn how to learn\u2019) and therefore more skilful in their thinking. We also build interdisciplinary connections<\/strong> rather than teaching subjects in isolation, helping students to see the connections between their subjects and the real world. This approach ensures the middle years of schooling build valuable skills for the senior years. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Noticeably, the framework places the student at the centre with the other key elements radiating out. The MYP curriculum structure replicates very closely the eight Key Learning Areas of NSW curriculum courses: Language and Literature (English), Language Acquisition (French, Mandarin or Spanish), Mathematics, Science, Individuals and Societies (History, Geography), Design, Arts (Drama, Music, Visual Arts) and Physical Education (PDHPE). In Years 7 and 8, they will study all the Key Learning Areas and Christian Development and then in Years 9 and 10, they will continue to study English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Christian Development, PDHPE and their second language. They will also have a choice of two elective subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Personal Project <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Towards the end of the MYP in Year 10, students have an opportunity to demonstrate the fruit of their learning through the completion of a Personal Project \u2013 a longer-term ‘passion’ project where they bring to bear their research skills, character strengths, knowledge across subjects, understanding of global contexts and interdisciplinary skills. Below are a selection of the Personal Project feature videos from the 2024 MYP Year 10 students and Personal Project Coordinator, Ms Bindi Jarvis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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