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UPTOWN-THE NEXT CHAPTER

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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