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UPTOWN-THE NEXT CHAPTER

Uptown School is committed to nurturing intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and problem-solving skills in students. Our mission emphasizes respect for cultural diversity and a passion for lifelong learning, empowering students to engage in a global society. This presentation outlines our journey as an MYP candidate school, areas for improvement, and upcoming initiatives, including staffing enhancements, language pathways, IT integration, and communication strategies. Join us in shaping the future of Uptown School and explore how you can contribute to our vibrant community.

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UPTOWN-THE NEXT CHAPTER

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  1. UPTOWN-THE NEXT CHAPTER Uptown School

  2. 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 Uptown School

  3. Uptown School

  4. Format today • UTS- The story so far • Authorization Update • Faculty Presentations • Going Forward- Areas for Improvement • Q&A • Closing Point Uptown School

  5. MYP Authorization • UTS- MYP candidate school: 3 year process • Consultancy phase • Candidate phase • MYP- The Next Chapter • Authorization Visit- December 2014 Uptown School

  6. 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 Uptown School

  7. Faculty Presentations • Michele McLay- MYPCO • Lisa Muntz- SEN Coordinator • Emma Dawson- PE Teacher • David Cluely and Hellene Gogos- MYP DT/VA • JackiRonalds and Rachel Oxley- C&S Coordinators Uptown School

  8. MYP-Areas for Improvement Uptown School

  9. 1. Expand staffing in Key Areas • Diploma Coordinator- Jeremy George • IT Tech integration Specialist • SENCO • Counselor Uptown School

  10. 1. Expand staffing in Key Areas • EAL Specialist • Leaders of Learning • Grade Level Leaders Uptown School

  11. 2. Language Pathways • MYP/DP Language requirements • Ensure students are placed accordingly • Implementation of English B • EAL provision Uptown School

  12. 3. IT Integration • 3 Year MAC strategy • BYOD Policy • Tech Integration Specialist • Managebac online system • New DT/ICT suites • Explicit ATL focus Uptown School

  13. 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 Uptown School

  14. 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 Uptown School

  15. 6. Numeracy Strategy • Continue to analyse and modify programme based on external and internal data (IBT/MYP Data) Uptown School

  16. Q&A Uptown School

  17. 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 Uptown School

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