The Middle Years Programme at Indus

– The Way Ahead

Joseph DavidHead of Middle School,

Indus International School, Bangalore.

IBO Mission Statement and Indus Vision

• The IBO aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better & more peaceful world through intercultural understanding & respect

• To prepare 21st century citizens, with the core values of love, empathy, discipline and respect – citizens of the world, who think globally & act locally

Mission

To implement the IB Middle Years Programme and thus aid in making Indus a full spectrum IB School; to create an atmosphere conducive to a fruitful facilitating and learning environment for every teacher and student in the Middle School.

Key Result Areas

• Implementation of the IB MYP

• Team Planning

• Instructional Supervision

• Discipline

• Boarders’ Academic Performance

International Baccalaureate Programmes

• Primary Years Programme

• Middle Years Programme

• Diploma Programme

Programme Articulation

• The transition from Primary Years Programme

• The transition to Diploma Programme

The Middle Years Curriculum Model

Overview of the Middle Years Programme

• Eight Subject Areas

Language A Language B

Humanities Sciences

Mathematics Arts

Physical Education Technology

Areas of Interaction

• Approaches to Learning

• Environments

• Human Ingenuity

• Community and Service

• Health and Social Education

Overview of the Middle Years Programme

• Personal Projects

• Fundamental Concepts

- International Mindedness- Holistic Learning- Communication

• Learner Profile

Assessment• Criterion Referenced

• Internally Assessed

• Grade Descriptors

• Tests

• Examinations

• Student Led Conference

• Reporting

Instructional Supervision

• Clinical Observation

• Walk Through

• Critical Friend Protocol

• Collaborative Planning

Discipline

• Grooming

• Electronic Gadgets

• School Diary

• Note Books

• Homework

• Monthly Planner

Boarders• Weekly Meetings with Grade Teacher and

House Parent

• Fortnightly Meetings with Subject Teachers and House Parent

• Minutes of the meeting will be sent to the Principal, Head of School and Coordinator

• Checking of Diaries and Note Books

• Support Classes

Other Aspects• Activity Club

• Community Action and Service

• Sports

• Science Research Classes

• Leadership Camps

• Support and Enrichment

• Parent Teacher Meeting

• Homework

• Grade Level Meeting

• Subject Teachers Meeting

Grade TeachersGrade Name of Teacher

6A Ms Rani Mohan

6B Ms Sophie Lorranine Vassou

6C Ms Sujayalakshmi Seshu

7A Ms Shruti Kotian

7B Ms Priya George

7C Ms Kiran Pandey

8A Ms Sunanda B.S

8B Ms Gouri Kar

8C Ms Hansa Rau

Subject Teachers

Subject 6A 6B 6C

Language A Ms Arpita Narula Ms Tammy Ms Shruti Kotian

Language B Ms Archana Singh

Ms Nubia Del Carmen

Ms Susanna Lelli

Mathematics Mr Anil Kumar Ms Sujayalakshmi Seshu

Science Ms Priya George Ms Sophie Vassou

Computer Science

Ms Rani Mohan

History Ms Hansa Rau Ms Sheena Verghis Ms Hansa Rau

Geography Ms Gouri Kar

Subject TeachersSubject 7A 7B 7C

Language A Mr Martin Mendonce

Ms Arpita Narula

Ms Shruti Kotian

Language B Ms Bina Mishra

Mr Rayesh Peswani

Mr Vishal Ganguly

Mathematics Mr Anil Kumar Ms Greta Ms Sujayalakshmi

Seshu

Biology Ms Sophie Vassou

Chemistry Ms Priya George

Physics Ms Kiran Pandey

Computer Science Ms Rani Mohan

History Ms Sheena Verghis Ms Hansa Rau

Geography Ms Gouri Kar Ms Hema Nagaraj

Subject TeachersSubject 8A 8B 8C

Language A Ms Sunalini Benjamin

Ms Shruti Kotian

Ms Aditi Pant

Language B Ms Archana Singh

Ms Nubia Del Carmen

Mr Vishal Ganguly

Mathematics Ms Sunanda B.S. Mr Gunasekran Ms Sujayalakshmi

Seshu

Biology Ms Aditi R

Chemistry Ms Priya George

Physics Ms Kiran Pandey

Computer Science

Ms Rani Mohan

History Ms Hansa Rau Ms Sheena Verghis

Geography Ms Gouri Kar

Specialist Teachers

Subject Teachers

Special Educational Needs Ms Premeela Morton

Ms Yasmine Claire

Physical Educaiton Mr Sagai Raj and Team

Music Mr Shadroch Amarnath

Ms Frida Mistry

Mr Joseph Macanna

Ms Natasha Pinto

Mr Nelson P.K.

Mr Sanjeev Korti

Dance Ms Deepa Shivananda

Ms Anita Rao

Art Dr Gunjan Srivastava

Mr John Davy

Ms Dimple B.M.

Communication• Administrative Issues – Mr Ajay Sekhar

• Boarder Issues – Mr Shouquot Hussain

• Academic Issues – First – Grade / Lead Teacher

Second – Coordinator

Third – Head of School

• Copy all communications to the Principal, Head of School and Coordinator

Contact Details• Principal – sarojini.rao@indusschool.com

• Vice Principal – shouquot.hussain@indusschool.com

• Head – Middle School – joseph.david@indusschool.com

• MYP Coordinator – sunalini.benjamin@indusschool.com

• Director Administration – ajay.sekhar@indusschool.com

• Systems Administrator – partha.sarathy@indusschool.com

Don’t Stop! Go Ahead