{"id":793,"date":"2025-09-25T11:48:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/?p=793"},"modified":"2025-09-25T15:22:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:22:03","slug":"ibcp-highlights-aug-sep-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/2025\/09\/25\/ibcp-highlights-aug-sep-25\/","title":{"rendered":"IBCP Highlights (Aug.\/Sep. 25)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-aris-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-698dd986bd8edf789463ad6d8e34308f\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Kick-off of the InVenture Programme<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We began this semester by conducting&nbsp;<strong>Parent Orientations<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Curriculum Roadmap sessions<\/strong>&nbsp;with every year group. TInVenture is a structured entrepreneurship journey that moves students from idea \u2192 product \u2192 market through mentorship by industry experts, AI-supported coaching, and guided practice. The roadmap spans four stages\u2014Ideation &amp; Validation (Lean Canvas), MVP Development (build and test with real users), a Marketing Sprint (strategy and customer testing), and the Dragon Den Pitch\u2014where students present to a panel of experts, gaining authentic feedback and showcasing their growth and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We launched the InVenture programme with our CP1 cohort, opening with two engaging sessions: an introduction to how the journey works and a primer on the entrepreneurial mindset. CP2 students also resumed their work with focused 1-to-1 check-ins to review progress, refine goals, and map next steps\u2014ensuring every student knows exactly where they are and what to tackle next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.26.56-PM-1024x356.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.26.56-PM-1024x356.png 1024w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.26.56-PM-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.26.56-PM-768x267.png 768w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.26.56-PM-1536x533.png 1536w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.26.56-PM.png 1572w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Launching the Inventure Programme with CP1 students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.28.19-PM-1024x388.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.28.19-PM-1024x388.png 1024w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.28.19-PM-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.28.19-PM-768x291.png 768w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.28.19-PM.png 1436w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CP2 students working on their business proposals with Mr Daniel, Founder of the Inventure Programme.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"Dates-to-Remember\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"26\" src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vision-2030-Newsletter-Graphics_Strip-1-copy-1024x26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vision-2030-Newsletter-Graphics_Strip-1-copy-1024x26.png 1024w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vision-2030-Newsletter-Graphics_Strip-1-copy-300x8.png 300w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vision-2030-Newsletter-Graphics_Strip-1-copy-768x20.png 768w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vision-2030-Newsletter-Graphics_Strip-1-copy-1536x40.png 1536w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vision-2030-Newsletter-Graphics_Strip-1-copy-2048x53.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-aris-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ccc03e10f913cd24882ce0687587e4a0\" id=\"Staff-Professional-Growth\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Mid-Semester Examination Schedule for DP Subjects<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Year 12 &#8211; CP1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Block 1<\/strong><br>(8:15 &#8211; 9:35 AM)<\/td><td><strong>Block 2&nbsp;<\/strong><br>(10:00 &#8211; 11:25 AM)<\/td><td><strong>Block 3&nbsp;<\/strong><br>(11:55 AM &#8211; 1:20PM)<\/td><td><strong>Block 4&nbsp;<\/strong><br>(1:55 &#8211; 4:00PM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thursday <br>October 9<\/td><td><\/td><td>Mathematics<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friday&nbsp;<br>October 10<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>ESS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monday&nbsp;<br>October 13<\/td><td><\/td><td>Language and Literature HL &amp; SL<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday<br>October 14<\/td><td><\/td><td>Economics &amp; Business Management<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Year 13 &#8211; CP2<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Block 1<\/strong>(8:15 &#8211; 9:35 AM)<\/td><td><strong>Block 2&nbsp;<\/strong>(10:00 &#8211; 11:25 AM)<\/td><td><strong>Block 3&nbsp;<\/strong>(11:55 AM &#8211; 1:20PM)<\/td><td><strong>Block 4&nbsp;<\/strong>(1:55 &#8211; 4:00PM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thursday <br>October 9<\/td><td>Language and Literature<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friday <br>October 10<\/td><td><\/td><td>ESS<\/td><td><\/td><td>Economics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monday <br>October 13<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Mathematics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday<br>October 14<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Business Management<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"IBCP-IAs\"><strong>IBCP Internal Assessment Dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Internal assessments in the IBCP\u2014across the career-related studies and the CP core \u2014are scheduled in clear stages. Meeting each milestone prevents last-minute rushing, protects the quality of work, and gives teachers enough time to provide meaningful feedback so students can revise and improve. Sticking to the published deadlines also reduces stress and ensures final submissions reflect students\u2019 best learning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internal Assessment Dates for IBCP2 students:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.35.38-PM-1024x279.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.35.38-PM-1024x279.png 1024w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.35.38-PM-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.35.38-PM-768x209.png 768w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.35.38-PM-1536x419.png 1536w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.35.38-PM-2048x559.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_vrFVHpupe03h2BcEsgtJOtqv_Az_j9D-pXl6Y3gdms\/edit?tab=t.vdncnib7ium0\">Detailed Assessment Deadlines &#8211; CRS Subsidiary Diploma in Business (360 GLH)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_vrFVHpupe03h2BcEsgtJOtqv_Az_j9D-pXl6Y3gdms\/edit?tab=t.9imnrqhfwe5y\">Detailed Assessment Deadlines &#8211; CRS Foundation Diploma in Business (510 GLH)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_vrFVHpupe03h2BcEsgtJOtqv_Az_j9D-pXl6Y3gdms\/edit?tab=t.qdociacapd0p\">Detailed Assessment Deadlines &#8211; CRS SCAD<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internal Assessment Dates for IBCP1 students:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.37.07-PM-1024x396.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.37.07-PM-1024x396.png 1024w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.37.07-PM-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.37.07-PM-768x297.png 768w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.37.07-PM-1536x594.png 1536w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-10.37.07-PM-2048x793.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1YV6BgDjOJLRkXF5FEx3QQZck2DwoRVEjeqpyZJeoDbs\/edit?tab=t.mlgzb5x8cbpt\">Detailed Assessment Deadlines &#8211; CRS Foundation Diploma in Business (510 GLH)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1YV6BgDjOJLRkXF5FEx3QQZck2DwoRVEjeqpyZJeoDbs\/edit?tab=t.3xqz1lpwal93\">Detailed Assessment Deadlines &#8211; CRS SCAD<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kick-off of the InVenture Programme We began this semester by conducting&nbsp;Parent Orientations&nbsp;and&nbsp;Curriculum Roadmap sessions&nbsp;with every year group. TInVenture is a structured entrepreneurship journey that moves students from idea \u2192 product \u2192 market through mentorship by industry experts, AI-supported coaching, and guided practice. The roadmap spans four stages\u2014Ideation &amp; Validation (Lean Canvas), MVP Development (build and &#8230; <a title=\"IBCP Highlights (Aug.\/Sep. 25)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/2025\/09\/25\/ibcp-highlights-aug-sep-25\/\" aria-label=\"More on IBCP Highlights (Aug.\/Sep. 25)\">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":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/793","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=793"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/793\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":830,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/793\/revisions\/830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}