News Release
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This past week, Chippewa Secondary School completed the last official step to become an International
Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Chippewa has been a candidate school for the past two years and has been
involved in specialized training for staff, curriculum writing for new courses and advanced preparatory
programming for students in Grades 9 and 10.
The IB Diploma Programme, which has gained recognition and respect from the world's leading universities,
is an academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations. The programme
aspires to help schools develop well-rounded students with character who respond to challenges with
optimism and an open mind, are confident in their own identities, make ethical decisions, join with others in
celebrating our common humanity and are prepared to apply what they learn in real-world, complex and
unpredictable situations. Students study within a diverse range of challenging subject areas. The programme
also includes second language learning in French, an extended essay and extensive community service and
leadership.
Interested parents and students are invited to learn more at one of the upcoming information sessions:
ExcelleRAIDER Preparatory Program Information Session
Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library
Grades 6-8
IB Diploma Programme Information Session
Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library
Grades 9-10
For further information about the IB and its programs, visit www.ibo.org or Chippewa’s website at
www.nearnorthschools.ca/chippewa/IB.
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