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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