International Links
We consider it to be a sound strategy for pupils to have the opportunities given to them to explore their own values and identities as individuals and as members of local, national and global communities whilst at the same time exploring and respecting the identities and values of others.
It is our intention that such opportunities will broaden their experience of life by contact with people from a variety of backgrounds, countries, faiths and cultures whilst also enabling them to enjoy, appreciate and respect the cultural diversity that they encounter.
Policy
Fundamental we aim to prepare our pupils as informed and active citizens within a multicultural society and a rapidly changing world so that they may be able to face the challenges, opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
- In developing the International Dimension we are mindful of addressing the following school aims:
- to provide a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum, relevant and responsive to individual needs and which builds on previous educational experiences.
- to promote the persona, social, and spiritual development of each individual
- to encourage pupils to develop a sense of responsibility towards the wider community
- to provide a diversity of learning and extra curricular experience that widens our pupils' outlook
Specific International Aims
By promoting the International Dimension across all aspects of school life it is our aim:
- to enrich our pupils education through providing a broad range of international experiences across the whole school curriculum (including extracurricular activities)
- to foster a sense of an ''international identity'' across the whole school community through understanding and appreciating the concept of being a 'global citizenship'
- to respect and to value races and cultures different from their own.
- to promote more positive attitudes towards other cultures across the whole school community
- to enable pupils to communicate with different races and cultures across the world through the use of modern information technology
Pupils will be given the opportunities to gain:
- the ability to make informed perceptions of other cultures and societies
- foster an awareness of their own culture and society and challenge their own ideas and judgements
- raise their awareness of global issues concerning the environment, development, sustainability and interdependence of trade and give them a sense of ownership of decision-making at a global level
- become competent and confident global citizens with a sense of achievement
- be encouraged to develop their communication skills through the enhanced use of Information, Communication and Technology (I.C.T)
We believe that developing international links will:
- further enrich the ethos of the school
- contribute to the achievement of high standards of attainment for all pupils and teachers
- offer a vehicle to support school improvement related activities
- raise the profile of the school in the local community
- assist pupils in their career decision-making