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“Of all the children in my school, I may not be the tallest. Of all the voices in the land, mine may just be the smallest. But I can almost touch the stars, if I stand up on my toes. And soon my words might change the World, so you’d better listen close.” -Unknown

Welcome. Community is a word that is used a lot around Brockton. Ours isn’t just built from a common purpose, but created through the connections and collaborative approach of our staff, students and their families. From our teachers who use new and creative approaches to teaching and learning, to our Head of School who gives them the space to do so; from our Board of Directors who have a clear and forward thinking vision, to the staff who do all they can to support that vision - it is the collective effort of its people that make Brockton so special. At the heart of all of this is our students. Recognized for their individual genius, their achievements go well beyond our walls but can be felt the second you walk through our doors. We invite you to experience the magic that is Brockton.

CONTENTS Welcome 2 Vision, Mission, Values 4 Early Years Programme 6 Primary Years Programme 8 Middle Years Programme 10 Pathways to Graduation 12

LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Imagine a school where all students are As an International Baccalaureate World excited about getting to class; where School we are able to embrace the students are encouraged to be risk-takers concepts of 21st century learning. We and every opportunity is seen as one for provide challenging programs in a culture learning. Imagine a school where par- of inquiry and foster the importance of ents, teachers and students collaborate giving service to others. At Brockton we to ensure that the students have the best encourage all students to achieve their possible educational adventure. Imagine true potential by being active learners and Brockton! global citizens. As you look through our admissions Students at Brockton don’t simply come package, I hope that you will get a sense to school, they embark on an educational of what it means to be part of the Brock- adventure where they are encouraged ton Community. Brockton is a safe, caring to take risks and inquire about the world environment where students are chal- around them. I am really proud to be the lenged academically through a broad and Head of Brockton School. It is an hon- balanced curriculum which surpasses the our to lead a truly dedicated and highly expectations of the International Bacca- trained staff and to serve the families of laureate and British Columbia Education the Brockton Community. I would like you Ministry requirements. Our students are to be able to experience everything that is encouraged to participate in a wide range brilliant about Brockton. I welcome you all of sporting, artistic and musical activities. to come and see what makes our school These co-curricular programs embrace so special. all aspects of school life and demonstrate our excellent links with our local and glob- al communities. Karen McCulla Head of School





VISION / MISSION / VALUES VISION: Brockton will be a global influ- As a JK to Grade 12 International Baccalau- We offer the following programmes: reate World School, Brockton offers a unique encer in educating and inspiring the growth learning environment focussed on both a Early Years Programme of outstanding humans in contribution to a comprehensive curriculum and our students’ For children who will be 4 yrs old by better world. own development. December 31st. MISSION: To inspire the growth of Using a personalized approach to education, IB Primary Years Programme our programming is developed, delivered and Kindergarten to Grade 5 outstanding humans. maintained by an extraordinary and dedicat- ed staff who recognize each student for their IB Middle Years Programme VALUES: Brockton School is & will be: unique gifts and areas for growth. Our faculty Grade 6 - Grade 10 challenge students to be self-aware and ● where every student matters, purpose-filled individuals by ensuring that Pathways to Graduation ● where every family matters, social responsibility is integrated into each Grades 11 & 12 - including the optional ● where community matters, and classroom. IB Diploma Programme ● where learning for life matters.

EARLY YEARS PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS PROGRAMME Art & Music Our Early Years programme was introduced in 2016 to help lay the foundations of Outdoor Education learning during a critical time in a child’s development. Physical Education Purposeful Inquiry At the heart of our programme is our teachers. Our Early Learning teachers recognize Experimentation and Experience the value of creative, hands-on classroom exploration, enhanced by learning outdoors Creative Exploration and in our local community. They are committed to showing enthusiasm and compas- Expand ideas, thinking & connec- sion for all the students in our programme. When visioning our Junior Kindergarten, it tions was important to us that we developed a program that was authentic and child- Collaboration centred, in which the relationship between the children and teachers was both personalized and fun! Programme Structure We feel strongly that playing is learning. Through purposeful play, children take risks, ● Full-day, 5 days a week, develop literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills, stretch their creative thinking, ● Children must be 4 years old as of December 31st, and develop crucial social skills. They experiment and experience the world, as well as ● Overseen by the Early Learning Years Coordinator, expand their ideas, thinking, and personal connections. ● JK has a 1:8 student to teacher ratio or better, ● Kindergarten target - 2 classes of 14-16 students, Our program has been thoughtfully created so children benefit from: ● Additional staff to support specialist curriculum. ● Engaging in stimulating and supportive interactions with their teachers where Brockton offers a before and after school care program. the unique needs and strengths of each student are recognized, ● Teachers who effectively design/implement/maintain a developmentally appropriate As per its mission statement, Brockton School embrac- curriculum (Brockton embraces the inquiry-based International Baccalaureate Pro- es the genius of each child, starting in the early learning gramme, adapted appropriately for developmental levels, as a framework for learning years, and inspires the growth of outstanding humans. from JK through to Grade 12), ● Establishing healthy relationships with peers and the community at large, ● Developing self-awareness, strategies for reflection and a growth mindset, ● Receiving optimal attention through an appropriate ratio of teachers to students, ● Learning from highly trained Early Childhood teachers who have a thorough under- standing of the early learning years, childhood development and associated teaching and learning strategies.



PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) whole school community, including parents, • In response to their curricular learning (eg. nurtures and develops young students as are viewed as partners in learning, and banning straws in the hot lunch program, caring, active participants in a lifelong journey actively contribute to a holistic educational writing letters to the Mayor and Prime of learning. Children’s passions and unique experience Minister, and reaching out to community personalities are recognized and celebrated members to thank them for their contribu- within a strong community and team ap- Curriculum tions to the community), proach where students work together and feel comfortable with being themselves. Brockton’s PYP Programme is taught • Through participation and engagement Brockton models what it means to be human through the lens of six transdisciplinary in whole school House Team events where mistakes are viewed as opportunities conceptual themes that incorporate local and (eg. Terry Fox Run,Halloween, Spring for growth and students are well supported to global issues Into Reading, Earth Week, and Walk for navigate the world around them. Water), ○ Who we are Through its inquiry-led, transdisciplinary ○ Sharing the Planet • By collecting donations for people in framework, the PYP challenges students to ○ How we express ourselves need (eg. The Harvest Project, Canucks think for themselves and take responsibility ○ Where are we in place and time for Kids, and the Women’s Shelter), for their learning as they explore local and ○ How the world works global issues and opportunities in real-life ○ How we organize ourselves • In student-led personal passion projects contexts. to support environmental change, world Unique Experiences hunger and clean water, and founda- Through its thoughtful programming the PYP: tions such as the SPCA, and The World At Brockton we are committed to providing Wildlife Fund. ● addresses both the academic and social experiences that will impact our local com- and emotional well-being of our students, munity and the way students view the world, OSuustdtaoionrabEidliutycation and ● encourages independence and responsi- this is done by providing opportunity for bility for ones own learning, unique experiences: We believe that education must go beyond ● supports students’ effort to gain an under- the walls of the classroom. We are commit- standing of the world, Service, Action, and Leadership ted to teaching students to have a relation- ● helps students to establish personal values Students are encouraged to have voice, ship with nature to promote sustainability, as a foundation for them to excel. choice, and ownership in the classroom, the as well as for their physical and mental school, and their community. Service, action, well-being. Classes can often be found in the Benefits of the PYP Programme and leadership play a significant role in doing green space behind the school, learning in this. Lynn Canyon or having lessons in our school PYP students learn how to take control of yard; stimulating emotional, behavioural and their learning. Teachers collaborate with stu- Students showcase their service, action, and intellectual development. dents to deepen their learning and increase leadership in many ways; their confidence and self-motivation. The

MIDDLE YEARS velopmentally appropriate explorations of their identities and relationships, person- PROGRAMME al and cultural expression, orientations in space and time, scientific and technical innovation, fairness and development and globalization & sustainability. These The Middle Years Programme (MYP) develops both contexts structure teaching and learning, and creative relevance for adolescent subject-specific and interdisciplinary understanding and helps learners. The curriculum is focussed on: students to: 1. Language and Literature ● ‘Learn how to learn’ by developing approaches to learning 2. Mathematics (ATL) skills for research, critical and creative thinking, commu- 3. Sciences nication, social/ collaboration, and self-management, 4. Language Acquisition ● Identify key and related concepts; exploring big ideas that 5. Individuals and Societies matter, 6. Arts ● Examine the relevance and importance of their study for 7. Physical and Health Education understanding their common humanity and shared guardian- 8. Design ship of the planet. Unique to Brockton: The MYP builds on the knowledge, skills and attitudes devel- oped by the Primary Years Programme and prepares students POD Programme to become stronger, more self-regulated learners. The POD (grades 6 & 7) is a small, self-contained community within the broader Benefits of the MYP at Brockton Brockton community. We have designed this program to help prepare students for the shift from elementary school to high school. While subject-specific academ- The MYP aims to develop active learners and internation- ic classes are taught to the individual grade group, students in the POD remain ally-minded young people who can empathize with others together for their grade 6 & 7 years; this gives them a sense of stability at a time and pursue lives of purpose and meaning. The programme when they are establishing their identity and building their self-esteem and acts as empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues a bridge between the PYP and MYP programmes. and ideas of significance locally, nationally and globally. The result is young people who are creative, critical and reflective World Music Program thinkers. Our internationally recognized World Music Program begins when students enter Curriculum grade 6. This unique program uses the marimbas to teach students a number of The MYP at Brockton is designed to engage students in an exploration of their academic content using global contexts. MYP students develop an understanding of their common humanity and shared responsibility for the planet through de-

skills in music theory and practice. In addi- Greater Good Students increase their emotional intelli- tion to the fundamentals of music, students gence by learning about the way their brain purposefully learn by design to collaborate, Greater Good is a research-based program works through the practices of compassion- persevere, problem-solve, create, self-manage, taught at some of North America’s leading re- ate communication, restorative circles, op- and to see beyond themselves to the group as search institutions like Stanford and Harvard. At posite strengths theory, role playing, outdoor a whole. Skills which are transferable to what- Brockton it is helping our students build skills in: experiential challenges, and debriefs. ever they do with their music in the future. Self-Awareness Teacher leaders in this course have trained Our music students have travelled internation- Self-Regulation through Berkeley University Greater Good ally and played in some of the most famous Motivation Science Centre, the International Centre for concert halls in the world; including several in Empathy Restorative Justice, and are certified mind- Vancouver. Social Skills fulness meditation teachers.

PATHWAYS TO G R A D UAT I O N GParathdwuaatyisonto (Grades 11 & 12) Brockton is a unique ISABC school Students may choose to take any of the in that we offer three pathways to following pathways: graduation. We endeavour to truly personalize learning at Brockton, and ● Full IB Diploma Programme, know that each student shines when ● BC Ministry of Education Graduation Pro- they follow a unique road to their next gram (Dogwood), stage in life. ● IB Diploma Certificate courses in con- . junction with BC Dogwood courses. This Although there are three pathways program is called the IB Hybrid. to choose from, every student grad- uating from Brockton will secure the BC Ministry of Education Dogwood Diploma. IB Diploma Programme (DP) The IB Diploma Programme is an internationally recognized, academically rigorous program. Students have a wide variety of courses to choose from to map out the best pathway towards life beyond graduation. Our Diploma students pursue post-secondary studies at the Universities of their choice, benefit- ing from scholarships and first year credits from their hard work in their final high school years. The Diploma Programme curriculum is made up of six subject groups along with the DP core. The DP core aims to broaden students’ educational experi- ence and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills using three core elements:

● Theory of knowledge; in which students compasses and complements academ- SCerervaitciveit&y,LAecatdioenrs, hip reflect on the nature of knowledge and on ic demands, engages other intelligenc- how we know what we claim to know, es, and offers a balance to academic Unique to IB, is our CASCapstone ● The extended essay; which is an inde- activities and tasks. When fully carried course, where students demonstrate pendent, self-directed piece of research, out, it builds not only outstanding ac- the knowledge, competencies, and finishing with a 4,000-word paper, ademic skills but also self-awareness, passions that they can offer the world, ● Creativity, activity, service; in which stu- self-esteem, self-confidence, autonomy, as they integrate personal interests and dents complete a project related to those compassion, and self-reliance. strengths with preferred future pos- three concepts. sibilities. It is a representation of the BC Dogwood Diploma student’s learning journey, and provides CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) is a medi- an opportunity to reflect and synthesize um for personal and social development. The BC Certificate of Graduation or as well as showcase and celebrate. The CAS programme is a core and essen- \"Dogwood Diploma\" is awarded to CASCapstone Projects are designed to tial part of the Diploma Programme. The students who successfully complete have students think critically and crea- three strands are: the provincial graduation requirements. tively, solve challenging problems, and ● Creativity: Arts and other experiences Students in BC require a minimum develop their Approaches to Learning that involve creative thinking, of 80 credits to graduate; Brockton skills; preparing them for post-second- ● Activity: Physical exertion contributing students generally exceed this expecta- ary education, modern careers and to a healthy lifestyle, tion. Students in the Dogwood Pro- adult life. ● Service: unpaid, voluntary exchanges gramme at Brockton have an enriched with learning benefits for students. inquiry-based academic programme TCeoammms unity Action where they are supported to become The six subject groups are: educated citizens equipped with the One of the most unique aspects of Life knowledge, competencies, and skills in the Senior School at Brockton is our ● Studies in Language and Literature they will need to transition successfully Student Leadership System. In this ● Language Acquisition into higher education and careers. system, students work on creating and ● Individuals and Societies leading community campaigns that fo- ● Sciences Hybrid Programme cus on raising awareness of the impor- ● Mathematics tance of multiculturalism, immigration, ● The Arts Students will take between one and mother-tongue inclusion, education in six IB Diploma courses as they work developing countries, heathcare, mental There are different courses within each towards the graduation requirements of health and well-being, environmental subject group to choose from. the BC Certificate of Graduation. This stewardship, poverty reduction and the model enables students to follow a par- importance of a safe and supportive We believe students are more than just ticular passion and level of challenge school community. their academic pursuits, and the DP that is subject-specific. Programme aims to help students develop themselves as well-rounded people. It en-

“ Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” - Albert Einstein



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