{"id":282,"date":"2023-02-23T22:50:21","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T22:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/?p=282"},"modified":"2023-02-24T13:24:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T13:24:22","slug":"primary-highlights-mar-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/2023\/02\/23\/primary-highlights-mar-23\/","title":{"rendered":"PRIMARY HIGHLIGHTS (MAR 23)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to our March Newsletter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/uFdl6pyItqUNLEts8dpEd9MvBKeUfze76bXD02boZkV79rLBy7znPasE_0JyhQqUQnOlWShgXXsA5QVRIM0Spwl4USPGr4AkJrfV5Hkui43Mvb0JmzDoqts-bHqauT_hdCtbMCj29xqIHbujQMe9Gw\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"420\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PYP focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in school and in the world beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PYP offers a transformative experience for students, teachers and whole school communities and delivers excellent outcomes by providing an education that is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PYP learners know how to take ownership of their learning, collaborating with teachers to deepen understanding and increase their confidence and self-motivation. Through actively engaging in the integrated ongoing assessment they become effective, self-regulated learners who can act on constructive feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, students broaden their learning by developing their conceptual understandings, and strengthening their knowledge and skills across, between and beyond subject areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" id=\"Calendar-updates\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Calendar Updates <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br><\/strong><mark><strong>1 March<\/strong> <strong>2023<\/strong><\/mark>: Exhibition Workshop for Year 6 Parents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark><strong>3 March 2023:<\/strong> <\/mark>Glorious Ghana Celebration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>6 March 2023:<\/mark> <\/strong>No School Ghana Independence Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>15 March 2023:<\/mark><\/strong> 3 Way conference- Early Years 1 and 2 Art Exhibition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>16-27 March 2023:<\/mark> <\/strong>MAP Test for years 3, 4 and 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>24-26 April 2023:<\/mark> <\/strong>MAP Test for Year 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" id=\"term2-reminders\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reminders for Term 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wwWeLp09PgBlTYm4LlIrLBZhP4kSwL_kEj6poFcZO2drvoEyoJ1Ns2X-JZt03ykVeK4Oq65kC6GTQ48JQ4dcg4l9DB5c7WJ_1FG_mPuHTmi6OEnhRd3nlsODiTkOmhjCT54aGSLVlh6NZHFdExQw5g\" alt=\"\" width=\"428\" height=\"340\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NMWvsdvjlBsywJFkFRJbQo6M_wMgdXdOxui5rzSLNrycTljVI0-0sbmeE2I0R1S4VSooMoQHPfD7uYdmGzdq78pwizJOaoFSx9ayapY9945X4fqD_-hFulZmePFOTydWY4REIYaEPaJAG-H63qK-6g\" alt=\"\" width=\"416\" height=\"282\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/ZqLfy7BQASTJPqtuslRhqsml7_vdI4VmIZ-pEztkuWtky48H3VeHSjiZj2uWYb4jg4MK-XlMkyKvchPLYcATu4rPquiXb7G8XPwaQjgSK3BKEaZNPPr9RdRVtTAO4UFXmkcW-uvHGfsxP3cFengqXQ\" alt=\"\" width=\"444\" height=\"209\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><strong>How many IB Profiles Traits are there?<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/OrlDVL6dLKiEeRVZ-NBZMiWUXCVPPJbE73oGI9OWQ4ZCAu0vbddT9s0f0FzSrxsKsdNrQiW4vz6vT_SmI-Ueyn5YdsHdboZW71biNTXovU_gvbGzal0TihhgXdW1by6OQBFMVM7b5X6i9ffCUHmZ9w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" id=\"Profile-Month\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Profile of the Month<\/strong>&#8211; Communicator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/sRLI_7shPOjpVbl85DkLaiQJplTKpB-nFvn2b33fy6tsnF63qH5yiQutMzxk25Qw-unYqcE48I1w5vt5DAoxIILaN7787sAxsqHqWvKnhQVm7KNU3r549PkTRvJuZF_E-iXUOUFf3JPnrsu3Y8NvjA\" alt=\"\" width=\"292\" height=\"205\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each month, we choose a different attribute to focus on for the month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">March is all about being a <strong>Communicator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IB Learner Profile aims to develop students who are <strong>Communicators<\/strong>. Students who are <strong>Communicators<\/strong> understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others. IB students regularly deliver stimulating presentations and drive excellence in group assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;How can parents help develop students who are Communicators at home?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Take turns speaking and listening to one another about your daily events.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore other forms of communication including symbols, signs, and sounds.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read a variety of texts and find connections between the books and your child&#8217;s life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss the TV programs and videos you watch together.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make books, magazines, and other reading material readily available.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take time to listen to your child when he\/she talks with you, by turning off technology and providing undivided attention.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask questions about what they are saying, ask for explanations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Act out stories, plays, poems, and use language in fun creative ways.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support other forms of communication via art, dance, music etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Send us photos\/videos of your child being a communicator: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>emaatouk@aris.edu.gh<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" id=\"Unit-Overview\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unit Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Parent Unit 4 Overview Update- Unit 5 will be updated soon at the beginning of the unit.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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>Welcome to our March Newsletter! The PYP focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in school and in the world beyond.&nbsp; The PYP offers a transformative experience for students, teachers and whole school communities and delivers excellent outcomes by providing an education that is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant. 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