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Campion School
The International Baccalaureate
A Short Guide
for Parents
2019-2021
The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD)
The IBD programme allows students to explore and discover their talents, and
enables them to finish with an internationally recognised qualification at the end
of two years’ work. The IB’s philosophy places the student at the centre of the
learning experience, and seeks to foster in them inquiry, research and risk-taking
(see IB learner profile overleaf). A heavy emphasis is placed on research and
knowledge through the inclusion of coursework and presentations. Other
attributes, such as open-mindedness and caring are nurtured through both
academic and non-academic components such as Creativity, Action, Service
(CAS).
The purpose of this booklet is to inform you of the kind of work which your son
or daughter will be doing over the next two years, and to indicate how you can
help them make the best of their abilities.
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The staff who have particular responsibilities in IB at Campion are as follows:
IB Coordinator: Mrs Varey
Year 12 Year Tutor and CAS Coordinator: Mrs Andrianaki
Years 13 Year Tutor and UCAS Advisor: Mrs Misirli
Year 12 Form teachers: Ms Nounesi
Mrs Rigapoulou
Mr Yates
US universities: Ms Baker
If you have any questions about the International Baccalaureate in general,
please contact Mrs Varey either on the school phone or by email,
kvarey@campion.edu.gr.
The Campion Website
Both students and parents/guardians are requested to read and acknowledge
both the IB’s Academic Honesty policy and the document entitled “General
Regulations: Diploma Programme”. Both of these documents have been
uploaded onto the Campion website and you can download them from the
parental notices section.
The Calendar of Deadlines for IB1 and IB2 students is also found in this section,
as are various letters and notifications to parents.
Students and parents are also requested to check their emails regularly as this
is increasingly becoming the primary form of communication between staff and
students/parents.
4List of courses
Students in year 12 are currently following 3 subjects at HL and 3 at SL in the
following IB subjects (one chosen from each group). All subjects are available at
both Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL) unless otherwise indicated.
Group 1 Group 4
English A: Literature Biology
English A: Language & Physics
Literature Nature of Science (SL – Pilot)*
Env. Systems and Societies (SL)
Group 2
Modern Greek A: Language & Group 5
Literature Mathematics Higher (HL)
------------------------------- Mathematics Standard (SL)
French B
Spanish B Group 6
Arabic B (SL) Theatre
Spanish ab initio (SL) Visual Arts
Music
Group 3 Chemistry
History Economics
Geography Psychology
Economics
Psychology
Classical Greek and Roman *CGRS and NoS cannot be taken
Studies (SL)* together
Each subject, whether at HL or SL, is worth up to 7 points. In addition to their six
courses, IB Diploma candidates must also complete the core requirements of
the Extended Essay (EE), the Theory of Knowledge (ToK), and CAS.
ToK and the EE are worth up to 3 points combined. The highest grade attainable
in the Diploma is 45 points (42 points maximum from the 6 subject, 3 points
maximum from the core requirements (ToK, EE and CAS)
5The Extended Essay (EE)
The Extended Essay is a research essay of up to 4000 words, on a topic chosen by the
student, and provides practice in skills required at university. Typically, the EE is related
or relevant to what students eventually wish to study at university. As the EE is a long
piece of work (4000 words), it is completed in stages over the two years. Students
choose their EE topic and title in the Spring Term of Year 12. With the help of a
supervisor, a research question is formulated and planning steps are scheduled. The
first draft is due in September of Year 13 and the final draft is submitted in November.
Students will not be registered as full Diploma candidates unless an EE draft is
presented at the start of Year 13.
Students invest a lot of time and effort into the EE because it is usually the longest
piece of work they undertake. However, the EE is worth a maximum of 3 points in
combination with the Theory of Knowledge essay. Therefore, a balance needs to be
struck between spending enough time and too much time on it, so as not to affect
detrimentally the other 6 subjects which are worth a maximum of 7 points each.
Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
Theory of Knowledge is a course in critical thinking which is central to the philosophy
of the IB, and which all students will study for the whole of Year 12. The ToK course is
assessed by a presentation on a subject of the student’s choice and an essay on one of
six questions set by the IB.
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
Creativity, Action, Service consists of the activities students pursue outside the
classroom, and covers such things as contributions to school dramatic, musical or
dance productions (Creativity); sports, which may include both those in PE lessons or
after school, as well as sporting interests pursued entirely separately from school
(Action); and assisting in various aspects of the running of the school, or undertaking
community service outside school (Service). Students in years 12 and 13 participate in
and record their CAS activities, and present a report at the close of the two years.
Overleaf are a few of the activities that Campion teachers have organised.
6Activities Organised by Campion Teachers 2019 – 2020
Teacher's Name/Department Activity C A S
Charity Foundations (out of school activities), Greece Race for
Mrs Andrianaki
the Cure, HARA Games, Halloween Dance ✓ ✓ ✓
Forensics, Mini-Forensics, Debate, Christmas Assembly, End-of-
Mrs Bodington ✓ ✓
Year Assembly, Inter-house activities
Athens Flying Week International Air Show with Special
Mrs De la Morena ✓
Olympics Hellas
Art activities, "Campion" Christmas card design, School murals,
Ms Dres ✓ ✓
On-the-Spot Art Competition
Ms El Gazzar Art activities, School murals, Stage design for plays ✓ ✓ ✓
English Department Creative Writing and Reading Club ✓
Mrs Ettlinger Yearbook, Theatre set design ✓ ✓ ✓
Mr Fahy Greek Dancing lessons, Greek Dancing Evening ✓ ✓
Mr Hadjigeorgiou Inter-house Competitions, Varsity Basketball Boys tournaments ✓ ✓ ✓
Mrs Helsby Orchestra, Campion Choir, Christmas Concert, Spring Concert ✓ ✓
Mr Henderson Varsity Boys Volleyball ✓ ✓
Ms Konstantopoulou CPR classes, First Aid ✓ ✓ ✓
Mrs Korakaki, Mrs Andrianaki Junior School Assistants ✓ ✓ ✓
Assemblies for October 28th & November 17th, 6th European
Ms Meidana ✓ ✓
Student Conference in Venice
MFL Dept. (Ms Marti &
Assistants for teaching Spanish, French to Years 7 & 8 pupils ✓ ✓
Ms Christopoulou)
Ms Marti CAS Activities during the Barcelona Trip ✓ ✓
Mr Oikonomopoulos Debate, CS MUN, Forensics, Debate Tournaments ✓ ✓ ✓
Sports Practices & Tournaments, Coaching Lower School
PE Department activities, Ski Trip, Cross Country, Spetses Marathon, Athens ✓ ✓
Authentic Marathon
Mr Psaromatis Rugby Union ✓ ✓
Valentine's Dance, Year 12 Epidavros Triathlon, Fundraising for
Mrs Rigopoulou charities, Athens Flying Week International Air Show with ✓ ✓ ✓
Special Olympics Hellas
Mrs Rogakou School plays & back stage assistance, Ironman (Costa Navarino) ✓ ✓ ✓
Mrs Salter Volunteer work in the Library ✓ ✓
Ms Tambaki European Science Olympiad (EUSO) ✓ ✓
Mrs Theoharopoulou MUN ✓ ✓ ✓
Mr Tilley Entertainment for Old People at "Restion", Ecology activities ✓ ✓
Mr Williamson, Ms Giannakaki Lower School Maths Competition ✓ ✓
Year 12 & 13 Olympus trip, Skydiving, Epidavros Triathlon,
Mr Yates ✓ ✓ ✓
Ironman Triathlon, Swimming
Campion Christmas Experience, Halloween Bonfire Night,
PRC (Parents COMMITTEE) ✓ ✓ ✓
International Day, Hara Games
7Assessment and Academic Honesty
The formal assessment of IB students begins in the first term of Year 12. The
process continues throughout the two years, culminating in the final exams in May
2021, which (depending on the subject) count for between 50 and 80 per cent of
the final mark. A few subjects (for example Visual Arts and Theatre) do not have a
written exam.
All subjects contain an element of coursework, which is based on a topic or unit of
what they have been studying in class but completed in their own time. Both the
school and the IB rely on students to act honestly in ensuring that all the work
submitted is their own. ‘Malpractice’, as defined by the IB, usually takes one of two
forms:
Plagiarism: this is defined as the representation, intentionally or
unintentionally, of the ideas, words or work of another person without
proper, clear and explicit acknowledgment. So, students may not get anyone
else to write any part of their course work; and any material they take from
whatever source – books, websites or other electronic sources – must be
acknowledged in the proper way.
Collusion: this is defined as supporting academic misconduct by another
candidate, for example, allowing one’s work to be copied or submitted for
assessment by another.
Both students and teachers must sign a declaration to the effect that the work
submitted is the student’s own – so we will not submit a piece of work if we suspect
any malpractice. If the IB decides that a student is guilty of malpractice, no grade is
awarded in the subject concerned (which automatically means failure to gain the
Diploma), and there are restrictions on such students resitting exams to obtain the
Diploma.
8IB Diploma Failing Conditions:
1. CAS requirements have not been met.
2. Candidate’s total points are fewer than 24.
3. An N has been given for theory of knowledge, extended essay or for a
contributing subject.
4. A grade E has been awarded for one or both of theory of knowledge and the
extended essay.
5. There is a grade 1 awarded in a subject/level.
6. Grade 2 has been awarded three or more times (HL or SL).
7. Grade 3 or below has been awarded four or more times (HL or SL).
8. Candidate has gained fewer than 12 points on HL subjects (for candidates who
register for four HL subjects, the three highest grades count).
9. Candidate has gained fewer than 9 points on SL subjects (candidates who
register for two SL subjects must gain at least 5 points at SL).
The Student Contract
Overleaf is a sample of the Campion School contract that students are asked to sign
and their parents are asked to countersign at the start of IB1.
9CAMPION SCHOOL
IB STUDENT CONTRACT
This is an agreement between Campion School and IB students:
The school undertakes
to provide the student with comprehensive information on the IB Diploma programme, its aims and requirements,
and to ensure that the student meets these requirements;
to ensure that the student is informed of the exam procedures and the services provided by the IB (enquiries upon
results, legalisation) and that the services are executed where necessary;
to ensure that examination transcripts/Diplomas/Certificates are distributed to candidates upon receipt from the IB;
generally, to abide by the stipulations of the IB ‘General Regulations: Diploma Programme’.
The student undertakes
to obtain the necessary books and materials for all courses at the start of the year;
to attend all classes promptly, bringing all the requisite books and materials;
to complete course work and all other homework, promptly and to the best of his/her ability;
to avoid malpractice (plagiarism or collusion) in the completion of all work;
to plan and undertake an appropriate CAS programme on the advice of the CAS coordinator;
to consult the IB coordinator concerning any proposed change of timetable;
generally, to abide by the school’s Code of Conduct and Code of Study.
Declaration
I, ……………………………………………(name of student) have read the school’s Code of Conduct and Code of
Study, and agree to abide by their requirements. In particular,
I agree to complete course work and all other homework, promptly and to the best of my ability; or, where I foresee
difficulty with this, I undertake to negotiate with the teacher concerned at the earliest opportunity ;
I recognise that failure to complete work after a reasonable time may result in my exclusion from class to complete the
work either during lesson time or after school on a prearranged day (at the discretion of the school);
I recognise that failure to complete a piece of course work or other assessment item by a given deadline may result in
a formal warning, communicated to parents. While this item remains uncompleted, I may be excluded from participation
in any extra-curricular activity (e.g. trips, sports tournaments) which entails absence from a lesson. This includes school
trips for which a deposit has already been paid, whether or not the deposit is returnable.
I understand what the IB defines as malpractice, and undertake to avoid it in all the work I submit. I recognise that the
school may refuse to submit to the IB an assessment item which contains evidence of malpractice;
I further recognise that entry to IB2 is conditional on satisfactory attendance and completion of work in IB1.
Signature of IB Coordinator………………………. (for Campion School) Date……………………………
Signature of student……..………………………… Date……………………………
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Parental declaration
I have read and understood the above contract, and accept the commitments that it entails.
Signature of parent ……………………………….. Date …………………………..
10Getting through the IB Diploma: what to expect and what skills are developed
The IB is a full time, two year course. It demands hard work from the beginning and
you should expect your child to have 3 to 4 hours’ homework daily, on average. In
some subjects, assessed work is completed in the Autumn Term of Year 12 which
contributes to their final grade. Time lost and work missed in the first year cannot
be made up in the second year. We encourage students to ask questions and
confirm their understanding with their teachers in order to help them stay on track
and make progress.
Organisation is also paramount. For this reason, coursework deadlines are carefully
planned so that students have time to prepare their work, receive feedback from
their teachers (where allowed) and hand in a piece of work they are proud of.
Keeping to deadlines is essential for maximising academic potential and minimising
stress throughout the two years. The IB1 Calendar of Deadlines, indicating when
work is to be submitted, is at the end of this document. This has been distributed
to students and posted on the school site for parental access. Looking ahead and
planning work is one of the important life skills acquired through the IB Diploma.
Summer exams are held at the end of Year 12 in preparation for the experience of
the final exams in May, as well as to make predictions necessary for university
applications in Year 13 (although predictions are also based on academic
performance throughout the year as well). Students attaining failing conditions in
the internal June school exams may re-sit exams in early September in order to be
considered for Diploma candidature.
In Year 13, the pressure from all subjects is considerable. To help manage stress
levels, it is crucial that students complete their EE draft over the summer so that
they have only corrections and amendments to make before the final deadline in
November. The Autumn Term of Year 13 is one of the most demanding, with a large
amount of completed coursework due in by Christmas.
Finally, IB mocks take place in February/March of Year 13, providing an excellent
opportunity for a full run through of the exam experience. Thorough revision at this
point is a firm foundation for the actual IB exams in May.
11The weekly schedule
The weekly student timetable consists of 35 periods out of 40:
6 periods for each HL subject (18)
4 periods for each SL subject (12)
3 periods of TOK
2 periods of PE
This means that most students have on average one free period a day. Some of this
time should be spent in the Library, as many IB courses put an emphasis on
individual research and further reading. Computers are available in both the Library
and Computer Room, and power sockets and space for laptops is available around
the school. The more that gets done in school, the less needs to be done at home.
As mentioned, all subjects have regular homework (3 to 4 hours a night), and
students have to plan their work outside class and complete homework by the due
date.
All students possess an IB Organiser, which we insist they use to help them
organise their workload.
Given the demands of the IB Diploma, extra-curricular activities, whether in or out
of school, need to be worked carefully into your child’s timetable.
Success in the IB Diploma is not only about academic ability, but also about
organisation and hard work.
12Campion School
IB1 CALENDAR OF DEADLINES 2019-2020
AUTUMN TERM
5 September – 25 October 2019
1 Tuesday 3rd: Y12 Registration Day
5-6 Sep
Wednesday 4th: Y7 Orientation and new (IB) pupils
Term begins Thursday 5th
2
9-13 Sep
3
16-20 Sep
4
23-27 Sep
5
30 Sept-4 Oct
6
7-11 Oct
Campion MUN 12-13th
7
14-18 Oct
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21-25 Oct
Geo/ESS Halkida Trip 24-26th
HALF TERM
28 October – 3 November 2019
AUTUMN TERM
4 November– 20 December 2019
139 MUSIC - composition 1 - DRAFT
4-8 Nov
10 Language B and Ab Initio: INTERNAL EVALUATION WEEK 1
11-15 Nov
11 Geography - Halkida coursework - draft 1
18-22 Nov
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25-29 Nov
13
2 Dec-6 Dec
14 MUSIC - composition 1 - FINAL
9-13 Dec
15
16-20 Dec
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
20 December 2019 – 7 January 2020
EPIPHANY (Monday. 6th Jan.)
SPRING TERM
7 January – 28 February 2020
1
7-10 Jan
2
13-17 Jan
3 EE: Introduction to all Year 12
20-24 Jan
4
27-31 Jan
5 EE: Topic Proposal - signed by potential supervisor and returned to
3-7Feb VRY before 6 February (Thursday)
6 Biology SL&HL: IA-Individual Investigation - PROPOSAL
10-14 Feb
147 EE: Confirmation of supervisor allocation
17-21 Feb
History (HL/SL): IA - draft question and annotated bibliography
MUSIC - composition 2 - DRAFT
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24-28 Feb
HALF TERM 2 March- 6 March 2020
2 March-CLEAN MONDAY
SPRING TERM
9 Mar – 10 April 2020
9 Language B and Ab Initio: Internal Evaluation Week 2
9-13 Mar
10 Economics (HL/SL): IA- Commentary #1 - DRAFT
16-20 Mar (Group 3)
History (HL/SL): IA - Draft outline structure
11 Economics (HL/SL): IA- Commentary #1 - DRAFT
23-27 Mar (Group 6)
ESS (SL) IA Proposal
NATIONAL HOLIDAY (Wednesday 25 March)
12 MUSIC - composition 2 - FINAL
30 Mar-3 April Economics (HL/SL): IA- Commentary #1 - FINAL
(Group 3 )
13 Economics (HL/SL): IA- Commentary #1 - FINAL
6-10 April (Group 6)
EASTER HOLIDAYS (& WESTERN EASTER)
13 April – 26 April 2020
SUMMER TERM
27 April – 19 June 2020
1
27 Apr- 1 May
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2
4-8 May Psychology (HL/SL): IA-complete data collection
CGRS: IA - proposal
ESS IA (SL) first draft
3
11-15 May Music - IB1 Recital
4
18-22 May TOK Presentation - First Draft
5 Visual Arts - Comparative Study - DRAFT
25-29 May
Friday 29th
Graduation and Prize Day 6:30
6 IB1 EXAMS
1-5 June
7 WHIT MONDAY (8 June)
9-12 June
IB1 EXAMS
8
15-19 June End of term 1:25pm
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
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