In July of 2016, Omololu International School was awarded full authorization by the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB – Primary Years Programme School. This distinction is only shared by approximately 1,000 schools around the world. Omololu began its journey towards IB in 2013 and is excited to join this elite group of schools worldwide. International Baccalaureate encourages a student-centered, inquiry-based education where students take ownership of their learning and develop the skills they will need to be lifelong learners.
With the PYP Programme now in full operation, the school will be setting its sights on another project – expanding into a Secondary School. Plans are now moving forward to open a Form 1/ Grade 7 program for September, 2017. If demand is there, consideration will be given to opening a Form 2/ Grade 8 in 2017 as well.
The program of instruction will be an innovative and comprehensive education, geared towards preparing a diverse group of students for whatever challenges come next. Based upon the Caribbean Examination Council’s “Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence” (CCSLC), but infused with a global perspective, students graduating from the program will be ready for whatever institution they enter into next.
Broken into four Thematic Units, each taking up a quarter of the year, the curriculum will challenge students to ask questions and seek answers, and to go deeper into local, regional, and global topics. The units will be titled “Sun”, “Sea”, “Sand”, and “Self” and each unit will include components of Math, Language, Science, History, Civics, and Geography. The unit “Sun” will investigate sources of energy, agriculture, the native flora and fauna of the region, and some of the historical factors that influenced the culture of Anguilla and the region today. “Sea” will look at transportation in the region, both today and in a historical context. It will investigate the coral reefs that make up the region and look at their impact on life in the Caribbean. Among other topics “Sand” will focus on the land itself. How each island is formed, the impact of potential natural disasters, and how people prepare for them. Finally, “Self” will take a look at how students will fit into a world that is constantly changing. It will prepare them for the challenges that they will face as they continue to move through life and give them the tools they will need to successfully navigate through them. This final unit will include a personal project, community service, and a potential internship component as well.
Omololu International School embraces holistic and experiential approaches to learning about our world, equipping students with meaningful understanding and skill sets to lead successful lives and to make a positive contribution to society. As an authorized Primary Years Programme World School, OIS upholds the ideals of preparing our students for lives as global citizens. Registration for the 2017-18 School Year is now open and offers special pricing for Anguillian students. For more information kindly see us at www.omololuschool.org, follow us on Facebook, or contact us via phone at 1 (264) 497-5430 or via email at info@omololuschool.org.
– Press Release
(Published without editing by The Anguillian newspaper.)
