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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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)