{"id":241,"date":"2023-01-20T04:21:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T04:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/?p=241"},"modified":"2023-01-20T05:17:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T05:17:30","slug":"primary-highlights-jan-feb-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/2023\/01\/20\/primary-highlights-jan-feb-23\/","title":{"rendered":"PRIMARY HIGHLIGHTS (Jan\/Feb 23)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear PYP Parents,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy New Year to the ARIS Community! Wishing you an excellent 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are halfway through the school academic year; let us pause and reflect on our learners\u2019 progress. Our learning doesn\u2019t stop, and reflection makes us more determined to provide challenging and creative learning opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year our goal is \u201cTo redesign our systems to optimise learning and wellbeing through reflection and action.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Regards, The PYP Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"Calendar-Updates\"><strong>Calendar Updates <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>3 February 2023: <strong>Coffee Morning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 February 2023: <strong>ARISVERSITY Module 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13 February 2023: <strong>ARIS GOT TALENT (PYP Years 3-6)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14 February 2023: <strong>No School ARIS Wellbeing Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"Reminders\"><strong>2nd Semester Reminders\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Ojj6sALGOGKR52XRNWX_TV8hs436jPSk-bbodbpPl4DUkmWqxP32CA3QnLrCxehLUo_HfvRhbEHhSN0z53GPX54SCoRs3zVj0NODOuuX-omLEQZost9W9qjV54ibz0kOsmvSyQoZ_KRAMtDwfE8F2hsrAJr9IquFFJsysorDlZkTVXRzOp7IS3-wxqcXfw\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"351\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/HYcXdKTeVbhukO3AkLH-uMN0Aki5KvmN1Dpi1HkOsFoZIWRQ0bOez-SuKvdSFWL4T6QnIotGUP3dyD0Ib0DPBQ-m6C_0dEYGh5OuQnjDfmK_YhVGHVb_lVW8aAmIfPCea6uf3fp81USrsCEkwkkd7t4Yc6nU-dlTcPkdq63OhgUSb2D6TYSZzQU1XVlbnA\" alt=\"\" width=\"435\" height=\"295\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/zQTU0tltBNwBYGvtDWeFZGQpVep2gFfTsEcK4dmcIjx1fAaLiMpLfXjkc9Zsluhw11y_Fb-y-B7Ay3WRklVNa27gWe8heA4L88jKLaKBJdTrIv0g46SZp0KTdbKQl37AhnNHCz3z0XcWugd-UU3-HOX3sqiumloIn03dJf5RfwXMLQFaNkv-2JBo79PZzw\" alt=\"\" width=\"455\" height=\"213\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"IB-Profiles\"><strong>How many IB Profiles Traits Are There?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/GPj6oIgFZ9KCKBXtHWEu6S8RLLHjzX1McBemW3m75Xhu5mWAiOQBSUGe0yOryVwkmi4GtRM_8L3-AFkDeugxQ2nrzJ7GrUDC7WFlcLlw02DRxhmFBnmswCw62C3SIOwgVR6KO-iNaCOcZ52KwX1Gm5yHfnrKnXvTdA-b0H_D_VdzPBq1yDW5t2aO8hQwXw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"Profile-Month\"><strong>Profile of the Month-Risk Taker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/sbMn8MVev3judfajf65mcIi9M2-WNzOfW-6LgKCRlHKYZuNh3hHWQsx7FGdl7YTBBHobBF8kXywCc0gvZez_wFVO0LKhPPgk26o5GDTVMoxjVb8GghXqBUHgUQmTFt1gAWdTKsEUCBfrn26ysyRSJnduthFpsHoFw-oG8crQHOWc9av10dfNbR8CUK4skg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"183\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each month, we choose a different attribute to focus on for the month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>February&nbsp; is all about being <strong>RIsktakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IB Learner Profile aims to develop students who are risk-takers. Students who are risk-takers<strong> <\/strong>can approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought. They have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. Risk-takers are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;How can parents help develop students who are Risk Takers at home?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your child is feeling uneasy about trying something, encourage them to attempt it and have them reflect on how it felt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set short-term goals. Consider activities that push your child out of their comfort zone. Encourage them to offer their opinion, learn a new activity, try a different food, learn a new game or even spend time with someone they don&#8217;t usually spend time with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain the difference between being a risk-taker (trying new things) and engaging in dangerous activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask, &#8220;What&#8217;s the hard part?&#8221; to identify the challenge and brainstorm ways to fix it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Please send us photos of your child being a risk-taker.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"Unit4-Overview\"><strong>Parent Unit 4 Overview Update<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Year 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year1parentunitoverview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year1parentunitoverview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-2-parent-unit-overview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-2-parent-unit-overview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year3parentunitoverview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year3parentunitoverview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year4: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year4parentunitoverview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year4parentunitoverview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year5: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year5parentunitoverview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year5parentunitoverview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year6: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-6-parent-unit-overview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-6-parent-unit-overview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear PYP Parents, Happy New Year to the ARIS Community! Wishing you an excellent 2023. We are halfway through the school academic year; let us pause and reflect on our learners\u2019 progress. Our learning doesn\u2019t stop, and reflection makes us more determined to provide challenging and creative learning opportunities.&nbsp; This year our goal is \u201cTo &#8230; <a title=\"PRIMARY HIGHLIGHTS (Jan\/Feb 23)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/2023\/01\/20\/primary-highlights-jan-feb-23\/\" aria-label=\"More on PRIMARY HIGHLIGHTS (Jan\/Feb 23)\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pyp"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=241"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":256,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241\/revisions\/256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=241"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=241"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=241"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}