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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday December 1, 2007 - 23 MacLachlan College introducing International Baccalaureate Programme MacLachlan College moves towards becoming a world-class status school through the introduction of the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Six. Curriculum research undertaken by MacLachlan over the past two years has convinced the administration that the IB programme is the very best option to provide leading edge education for children. They are impressed that it draws on research and best practices from a range of leading schools worldwide, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the programme. The mission statement of the IB captured the interest of the MacLachlan Faculty. Accreditation to teach the IB programme requires a rigorous training process. Head of School, Diane Finlay, and seven MacLachlan teachers started this process by attending instructional seminars at an IB training institution in the United States this summer. They came back ready to start the school year with enthusiasm as they launched into the new venture. Inquiry-based learning, the foundation of the IB programme, fosters the development of questioning and critical thinking to facilitate deeper levels of understanding. Finlay said the IB with its international focus and rigorous assessment will equip MacLachlan students to become better thinkers and problem solvers on a world stage. The learner profile of an IB student includes attributes that manifest the traits of international perspective: inquirers; principled; thinkers; caring; communicators; risk-takers; balanced; knowledgeable; reflective. With 30 years of educating children, MacLachlan has developed strong academic programmes, forming a solid educational foundation for its students. Staff expect the integration of the IB within the existing programme structure broadens and strengthens this foundation. As an IB World School, MacLachlan College will join a community of educators and schools around the world. The International Baccalaureate Early Years Programme complements the internationally-recognized Advanced Placement University Credit courses which MacLachlan College offers for its high school students. For more information on MacLachlan College, 337 Trafalgar Rd., visit www.maclachlan.ca or call 905-844-0372 SOLD SOLD SOLD Just Moved? SOLD Bride-To-Be? New Baby? Call 1-866-283-7584 today! www.welcomewagon.ca 11/06 FM 2047 Give a Show Tickets to Toronto's best consumer shows make great holiday gifts! Building a Global Village Yes, I would like to donate to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CANADA! Please help Habitat for Humanity Canada Global Village team member Shirley Brush provide a `Dream Come True' for a family in Central America this summer! for the Holidays! Family · Friends Colleagues · Clients ANYONE! symposium series Please make your cheque payable to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CANADA and make reference to "Shirley's Happy Homes" and mail it to: Buy online at www.premierconsumershows.com Now! Habitat for Humanity Canada 40 Albert Street, Waterloo, ON N2L 3S2 Thank you very much for your support! Income tax receipts will be issued for all donations. Charitable Registration #11895 0120 RR0001