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PARENTS HANDBOOK
2020/2021
International Sharing School - Taguspark
Avenida Dr. Mário Soares, 14 - 2740-119 Porto Salvo | +351 92 444 7 666 | office@taguspark.sharingschool.org
www.sharingschool.org | www.facebook.com/sharingschooltaguspark
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VISION ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
MISSION STATEMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 4
AIMS .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES ....................................................................................................................................... 5
IMPORTANT INFORMATION................................................................................................................................. 5
ACADEMIC ORGANISATION (EQUIVALENCE) ........................................................................................................ 6
ORGANIZATION ................................................................................................................................................... 6
BOARD OF DIRECTORS .........................................................................................................................................6
FACULTY ...............................................................................................................................................................7
SCHOOL CALENDAR ............................................................................................................................................. 9
THE SCHOOL DAY ............................................................................................................................................... 10
STUDENT LATE ARRIVALS ................................................................................................................................... 10
BEGINNING OF DAY ARRANGEMENTS ................................................................................................................ 10
END OF DAY ARRANGEMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 11
STUDENT SCHOOL UNIFORM ............................................................................................................................. 11
LINES OF COMMUNICATION .............................................................................................................................. 13
LANGUAGE OF COMMUNICATION ..................................................................................................................... 13
REPORTING ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
SMOKE FREE CAMPUS........................................................................................................................................ 14
DRUGS ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
EVACUATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................... 14
STAFF LUNCH ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
STUDENT LUNCH ................................................................................................................................................ 16
ASSEMBLIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
BIRTHDAY PARTIES ............................................................................................................................................ 16
FIELD TRIPS ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................. 17
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA, MOBILE PHONES ............................................................................................................ 18
TOYS AND PETS.................................................................................................................................................. 18
STATIONERY SUPPLIES ....................................................................................................................................... 19
LOST AND FOUND .............................................................................................................................................. 19
PRE-SCHOOL 1 & 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 19
MYP 4, 5 AND DP STUDENTS .............................................................................................................................. 20
SCHOOL POLICIES ............................................................................................................................................... 20
BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 21
OUR CURRICULUM ............................................................................................................................................. 25
THE PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME (PYP) .........................................................................................................26
THE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME (MYP) ..........................................................................................................30
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THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (DP) .....................................................................................................................31
APPENDIX 1 – ORGANIGRAM ............................................................................................................................. 34
APPENDIX 2 – SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020/2021.................................................................................................... 35
APPENDIX 3 – PYP TIMETABLE ........................................................................................................................... 36
APPENDIX 4 – MYP/DP TIMETABLE .................................................................................................................... 36
APPENDIX 5 – EVACUATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................... 37
APPENDIX 6 – CHILD PROTECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURES ............................................................................ 41
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VISION
We are dedicated to achieving enjoyment and excellence in education for all.
We follow three basic principles:
1. Respect yourself;
2. Respect others;
3. Respect the environment.
MISSION STATEMENT
International Sharing School aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and open-minded lifelong
learners who aspire to build a better tomorrow, through a supportive, respectful and caring
environment promoting learning through sharing.
We aim to achieve this by:
• Providing a safe, supportive and caring environment.
• Emphasizing the values of integrity, respect, tolerance and trust.
• Implementing internationally recognized and transferable curricula.
• Using a wide range of teaching and learning resources.
• Developing independent, creative and critical thinking.
• Preparing our students for higher education world-wide.
• Fostering active involvement in local, host country and international communities.
• Working collaboratively with parents, families and other partners.
• Promoting the global goals for sustainable development by emphasizing the need to
protect and preserve our planet working together to build a better future for
everyone.
• Encouraging a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
AIMS
We are dedicated to differentiated teaching which creates opportunities for all children
to progress and to make use of their diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
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International Sharing School is an IB World School authorised to teach the Diploma Programme
and has Candidate status, entering the authorisation phase for both the Primary Years and Middle
Years Programmes.
The acquisition of knowledge is part of a larger framework designed to develop skills and attitudes
and which drives an inquiry and concept-based approach to learning. We build on the children's
natural curiosity and enthusiasm to develop their ability to think analytically, connect ideas and be
imaginative and creative actors in their own learning process.
At International Sharing School we:
• Study across a broad range of subjects, including specific languages, drawing
on the content from educational cultures across the world;
• Give special emphasis to language acquisition and development;
• Encourage transdisciplinary learning;
• Focus on developing the skills and passion of learning;
• Provide students with opportunities for individual and collaborative planning and
research.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
International Sharing School values the individuality of all children. We are committed to giving all
our children every opportunity to achieve the highest of standards. We do this by taking account
of students' varied life experiences and needs.
The achievements, attitudes and wellbeing of all our children matter. We ensure that the school
promotes the individuality of all our children, irrespective of ethnicity, attainment, age, disability,
gender or background.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
School Contacts
Telephone: (+351) 214 876 140
Emails: office@taguspark.sharingschool.com
Address: Avenida Dr. Mário Soares, 14
2740-119 Porto Salvo
Oeiras
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ACADEMIC ORGANISATION (EQUIVALENCE)
International Sharing
Age at Dec 31st
School
0 years old Babies
Infants
1 year old Pre-School 1
Pre School
2 years old Pre-School 2
3 years old Nursery
4 years old Kindergarten
5 years old Reception
PYP 6 years old PYP 1
7 years old PYP 2
8 years old PYP 3
9 years old PYP 4
10 years old PYP 5
11 years old MYP 1
12 years old MYP 2
MYP 13 years old MYP 3
14 years old MYP 4
15 years old MYP 5
16 years old DP 1
DP
17 years old DP 2
ORGANIZATION
*See appendix 1 - Organigram
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• Miguel Ladeira Santos
• Filipe Ladeira Santos
• Francisco Ladeira Santos
The School Board of Directors encourages open communication with all faculty, parents and
students. They can feel free to drop in, make an appointment or email any questions, concerns or
suggestions they may have. Positive feedback is, of course, also welcome!
The School Board of Directors maintains an ‘Open Door’ policy, which means if the door is open
and they are not in a meeting, teachers, students, and parents should feel comfortable to ask to
come in.
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FACULTY
Board of Directors
Position Person E-mail
CEO Miguel Ladeira Santos ceo@taguspark.sharingschool.org
CMO Filipe Ladeira Santos ibc@taguspark.sharingschool.org
CFO Francisco Ladeira Santos cfo@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Pedagogical Leadership Team (PLT)
Position Name E-mail
Principal Julia Ladeira Santos principal@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Pedagogical Director Déspina K. Sarioglou pypcoordinator@taguspark.sharingschool.org
PYP Coordinator Déspina K. Sarioglou pypcoordinator@taguspark.sharingschool.org
MYP Coordinator Callie Welstead mypcoordinator@taguspark.sharingschool.org
DP Coordinator Paddy Prior dpcoordinator@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Educational Heather Pinto consultant@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Consultant
Pre-School Teaching Staff
Position Name E-mail
Pre-schoolTeacher Carla Lopes pre@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Pre-school Assistant Márcia Rocha ta.pre1@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Pre-school Assistant Carolina Martins ta.pre2@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Pre-school Assistant Carla Valadas ta.pre@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Pre-school Assistant Teresa Tourais ta.babies@taguspark.sharingschool.org
PYP Teaching Staff
Position Name E-mail
Nursery Teacher Filipa Cruz nursery@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Nursery Assistant Mafalda Dias ta.nursery@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Kindergarten Teacher Anne Ridd kinder@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Kindergarten Assistant Carolina Oliveira ta.kinder@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Reception Teacher Linda Duque reception@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Reception Assistant Lidiane Portes ta.rc@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Year 1 Teacher Joana Dias pyp1@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Year 1 Assistant Vasco Cordes ta.pyp1@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Early Years P.E Teacher
Year 2 Teacher Zee Garanito pyp4@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Year 2 Assistant Catarina Gaspar ta.pyp2@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Year 3 Teacher Kate Burley pyp3@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Year 3 Assistant Chelsea Galvin ta.pyp3@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Year 4 Teacher Parvana Guliyeva pyp4@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Year 4 Assistant Joana Laranjeiro ta.pyp4@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Year 5 Teacher Mariana Santos pyp5@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Year 5 Assistant Susana Varum ta.pyp5@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Physical Education André Silva phe@taguspark.sharingschool.org
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Art Teache & Lúcia Pós de Mina pyp.art@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Librarian Teacher
Early years ESL Teacher Marta Falção pyp.esl2@taguspark.sharingschool.org
PYP ESL Teacher Irene Pareja pyp.esl@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Portuguese A Teacher Edmundo Rosa Portuguese.a@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Portuguese B Teacher Sandra Amorim pyp.portuguese.b@taguspark.sharingschool.org
MYP/DP Teaching Staff
IB Group Subject Name E-mail
LAL MYP English Ashley Roden lal.english1@taguspark.sharingschool.org
LAL MYP English Chris Staub lal.english2@taguspark.sharingschool.org
DP English LAL
LAL MYP Portuguese LAL Sofia Rito lal.pt@taguspark.sharingschool.org
DP Portuguese
Literature
MYP 1 Tutor
LAL MYP Mandarin Jing Xu lal.mandarin@taguspark.sharingschool.org
LA MYP English Dorota Kopacka la.english1@taguspark.sharingschool.org
DP English B
LA MYP English Rosanne Sarkin la.english2@taguspark.sharingschool.org
LA MYP Portuguese Sofia Freire la.pt@taguspark.sharingschool.org
DP Portuguese B
LA MYP French Joana Marques la.french@taguspark.sharingschool.org
DP French B Almeida
LA MYP Spanish B Adriana la.spanish@taguspark.sharingschool.org
DP Spanish Ab initio Gimenez
LA MYP German Christine la.german@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Figueiredo
LA MYP Mandarin Sílvia Xu la.mandarin@taguspark.sharingschool.org
LA MYP Russian Irina Marcelo la.russian@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Curto
Individuals & MYP Individuals and Weston Hudson ind.soc@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Soc. Societies
DP History
Individuals & MYP Individuals and Ashley Roden lal.english1@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Soc. Societies
DP Global Politics
DP 1 Tutor
Individuals & DP Economics Toghrul Guliyev maths.aa@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Soc. MYP 2 Tutor
Sciences Biology Margarida biology@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Coimbra
Sciences Chemistry Andrew Bow chemistry@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Sciences Physics Sofia Vila Chã physics@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Sciences MYP Integrated Eduarda Lopes int.science@ taguspark.sharingschool.org
Sciences
Mathematics MYP Maths Paddy Prior dpcoordinator@taguspark.sharingschool.or
g
Mathematics MYP Maths Std Callie Welstead mypcoordinator@taguspark.sharingschool.
DP Maths AI org
Mathematics MYP Maths Ext Toghrul maths.aa@taguspark.sharingschool.org
DP Maths AA Guliyev
Arts MYP Drama Colleen Lambe drama@taguspark.sharingschool.org
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Arts MYP Music Mafalda music@taguspark.sharingschool.org
MYP 3 Tutor Marques
Arts MYP Visual Art Colleen Lambe va@taguspark.sharingschool.org
DP Visual Art
Design MYP Design Alexandra design@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Bochmann
Physical & MYP PHE André Silva phe@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Health
Education
(PHE)
Sports MYP PHE Viviana Serralha s.science@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Exercise and DP SEHS
Health MYP 4 Tutor
Science
Core MYP Service as Action Alexandre cas@taguspark.sharingschool.org
DP CAS Bochmann
Core DP Extended Essay Ashley Roden lal.english1@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Core DP Theory of Weston Hudson ind.soc@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Knowledge
Core MYP Personal Project Colleen Lambe va@taguspark.sharingschool.org
MYP 5 Tutor
Library Librarian Marina library@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Rodrigues
Careers DP Careers Counsellor Marina c.counselor@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Counsellor Rodrigues
SEN whole SEN Ana Sofia sen@taguspark.sharingschool.org
school Ramires
SEN whole SEN Marta Rocha sen2@taguspark.sharingschool.org
school
Administrative Staff
IB Group Position Person Email
Office Secretary Patricia Sousa office@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Reception Receptionist Donai receptionist@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Reception Receptionist Ana Lúcia receptionist@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Maintenance Cleaning/Supervision Ana Antunes maintenance2@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Kitchen Chef Carla Margarido head.cook@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Cook Eunice Olival cook@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Isabel Cardoso cook2@taguspark.sharingschool.org
Staff Statistics Student Statistics
Total number of staff 80 Current enrolment 250
Teachers 39 Pre-School 15
Full-time 69 Early Years 39
Teachers Part-time 1 PYP Students 107
Teaching Assistants 12 MYP Students 78
DP Students 11
Nationalities 17
Nationalities 32
SCHOOL CALENDAR
*See appendix 2 – School Calendar 2020/2021
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THE SCHOOL DAY
Pre-school, Early Years and Primary Years Programme
• 08.30am – School begins with Registration
• 3.20pm – Lessons end
*See appendix 3 – PYP Timetable
Middle Years Programme & Diploma Programme
• 08.30am – School begins with Registration
• 4.10pm – Lessons end
*See appendix 4 – MYP & DP Timetable
The school premises will be open every school day between: 07h30-18h30 and the underground
parking facilities are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Additional parking is available
outside the school building.
STUDENT LATE ARRIVALS
It cannot be emphasized enough how important it is that students are in the classroom on time in
order to avoid disrupting the class as well as affecting the rhythm of a child’s morning. A student
will be marked as Late if he/she arrives after morning registration at 8:40 am.
All students arriving late must sign the late book in the reception area.
An excused late arrival includes such situations as a medical appointment, family emergency or
extenuating circumstances and must be documented by a parent note, email or phone call.
Reasons such as car trouble, personal business, heavy traffic, among others, while understandable,
are not considered excused situations.
If a student is continually late, the Home-room Tutors must inform the relevant Programme
Coordinator. Five or more unjustified absences and/or less than 80% attendance is considered a
failing condition.
BEGINNING OF DAY ARRANGEMENTS
• International Sharing School opens its gates at 7:30 am;
• Students should be in their classrooms by 8:30 am;
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• Registration is from 8:30 am until 8:40 am;
• If a student arrives late, they must sign the late entries book at the reception desk.
END OF DAY ARRANGEMENTS
• International Sharing School closes its gates at 6:30 pm;
• If due to exceptional circumstances parents cannot get to school on time to collect their
children, they should contact the school office.
STUDENT SCHOOL UNIFORM
At International Sharing School all students from Nursery to DP 1 should wear school uniform when
attending school, or when participating in a school-organized event outside normal school hours,
unless exempted from doing so by the Pedagogical Director on designated days.
Effective teaching and learning require organization, and this starts with a smart and tidy
appearance which helps to instil discipline and pride in students’ appearance.
Aims and objectives
Our policy is based on the notion that a school uniform:
• Promotes a sense of identity and pride for students attending the school;
• Engenders a feeling of community and belonging;
• Is practical and smart;
• Makes students feel equal to their peers.
Our Uniform consists of:
• A white polo with the school logo;
• A white t-shirt with the school logo (Pre-School and Early Years);
• A grey jumper with the school logo;
• Dark blue school trousers (dark blue jeans are acceptable);
• Plain black/brown school shoes;
• Blue winter jacket with school logo.
Roles and responsibilities
Principal and Pedagogical Director
Monitors and reviews the school uniform policy.
Coordinators
Implement and monitor the policy on a day-to-day basis;
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Responsible for ensuring standards are maintained;
Responsible for contacting parents or any disciplinary measures required for failing to follow
the uniform rules;
Consider requests from parents for special dispensation with regard to uniform.
Staff
• Support in maintaining high standards of uniform dress;
• Are role models in the wearing of appropriate clothing;
• Make discreet and sympathetic enquiries when students fail to wear correct school uniform;
• Are aware of students whose standard of dress may indicate care issues at home and
report concerns to the tutor or classroom teacher (see appendix 6 - Child Protection);
• Give positive encouragement to students setting good examples of dress.
Parents/guardians
• Support the School Uniform Policy.
• Ensure the students are appropriately dressed, wearing correct uniform and are ready to
learn.
• Ensure that they keep their child’s school uniform clean and in good condition.
Students
• Wear correct school uniform when attending school, representing the school, or when
participating in a school-organized event outside normal school hour.
• Wear their uniform with pride.
• Keep their uniform clean and tidy.
• Remember to bring PE kit on the correct days.
P.E clothing
Students must wear our branded PE kit consisting of trousers, t-shirt, jackets and shorts (available
for primary and secondary. Pre-school and early years will wear the school t-shirt and blue
shorts/trousers).
Guidelines
• It is expected that all students wear the school uniform on each school day with the
appropriate footwear;
• The school prospectus provides parents/guardian with more details of the uniform and
suppliers of items with the school logo;
• If a student does not wear the correct uniform, a verbal and/or written reminder of our
expectations will be communicated to the student and parents/guardians;
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• If a student arrives at school wearing incorrect uniform with no communication from
parents/guardians, they are expected to wear borrowed uniform items from the Uniform
Store (at the main office) for that day;
• Students are responsible for taking care of their own school uniform and that borrowed
from school.
LINES OF COMMUNICATION
The following channel of communication should be used if parents have questions or concerns.
1. Class Teacher: Appointments can be arranged personally, by email or via the school office.
2. Programme Coordinator: Concerns that cannot be resolved through a meeting with the
Class Teacher, or questions of a more general nature concerning operation of the school
and its programmes, may be discussed with the specific Programme Coordinator.
Appointments can be arranged via the school office.
3. Pedagogical Director: If more information is required or the concern remains unresolved,
parents may wish to contact the Pedagogical Director, with the knowledge of the
Programme Coordinator. Appointments can be arranged via the school office or direct e-
mail.
4. Principal: If a policy problem cannot be resolved after a meeting with the Pedagogical
Director it may be referred to the Principal. Appointments can be arranged via the school
office.
LANGUAGE OF COMMUNICATION
While International Sharing School respects and encourages the host country language, and the
varied mother-tongues of our students and parents, the English language is the language of
instruction of the school and the official language of communication with the whole school
community.
REPORTING
Reports are written and sent to parents at the end of each term.
Term 1 : Reports include grades and comments by teachers.
Term 2 : Progress reports with grades only
Term 3 : Reports include term grades, year grade and teacher comments
This will be the first year that reports will be completed on iSAMS. More details to follow.
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SMOKE FREE CAMPUS
International Sharing School is a smoke-free campus. Smoking and the use of all tobacco products
is banned for everybody in or on all school facilities and property.
This includes a ban on smoking in the school bus and vans used to transport faculty and students
on fieldtrips or other school events.
DRUGS
Our school has zero tolerance to drugs found on school premises. Students found with substances
in their possession will be immediate expel from school.
EVACUATION PROCEDURES
Fire
If you detect a fire in the building, you should only attempt to tackle it if you have received training
in the appropriate use of fire extinguishers. If you have received such training, please ensure that
you know where the fire extinguishers are located in the buildings and what type they are.
When you hear the alarm:
• If you are a member of the non-teaching staff or if you are a teacher who is not in a lesson
you should leave the building by the nearest exit and make your way to the meeting point;
• If you are in charge of students when the alarm sounds, you should ensure that the students
in your care leave the building by the nearest exit in a quiet orderly manner, close the
windows and doors of your room then accompany your class to the meeting point where
they will line up in their tutor groups,
• Coordinators should take up their position at the meeting point.
• Tutors are responsible for checking that all students are present by using the class list
available in the classroom and confirm to the principal/pedagogical director that all
students in their group have been accounted for by a visual red/green card.
• Tutors should stay with their students and ensure that they await instructions in a quiet,
orderly fashion;
• Teachers must congregate together in an allocated area. MYP coordinator is responsible
for verifying that all teachers are present and confirm to the principal/pedagogical director;
• Visitors please assemble together at the meeting point.
The meeting point is at the end of the road outside the school. Please ensure that you know where
the meeting point is located.
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Essential points during an evacuation of the building:
• The buildings must be cleared in an orderly fashion as quickly as possible (no running);
• The staff responsible for checking the building should ensure the building is evacuated.
The fire wardens and area of responsibility are:
1. Ground floor classrooms and bathrooms: PYP Coordinator
2. Upper floor classrooms and bathrooms: MYP Coordinator
3. Administration room and kitchen: School secretary
4. Garage: School receptionist
• Those taking registers must act as quickly as possible at the meeting point in order to
provide information about the status of students, staff and visitors;
• Under no circumstance should anyone attempt to re-enter any building until the all-clear
has been given by the fire brigade.
• Everyone must wait for instructions in an orderly fashion, in silence;
• Once the fire brigade has arrived and the nature and location of the fire has been
ascertained, it may be possible to enter the building. This decision will be taken by the fire
brigade.
Earthquake
Once you hear the earthquake alarm you will guide your student to follow the “Drop, Cover, and
Hold On” procedure, a quake‐safe action designed to protect all students and staff and prevent
injuries from falling furniture and flying objects that can become projectiles during ground shaking.
Hold on to furniture legs if furniture moves. If outside, move away from buildings. To demonstrate
control of the situation, teachers might consider counting very loudly over the noise of the
earthquake (most earthquakes last for 4 to 30 seconds, a very large earthquake might last 60
second). Ensure mobility impaired students are moved to safety spot, for example the doorway.
After the earthquake:
• Under no circumstance should anyone attempt to leave the building until the all-clear has
been given. Everyone must wait in silence;
• Once the evacuation order has been given, take students out of building to the meeting
point;
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• Request assistance from Evacuation Team for mobility impaired students if necessary;
• Get first aid or other help to students who need it;
• Check that all students are present;
• Calm frightened students.
*See appendix 5 – Evacuation Procedure
STAFF LUNCH
International Sharing School offers all staff daily lunch in the school refectory. Dining is available
between 12h00-14h00.
Staff wishing to bring their own lunch may reheat their food using the microwaves available in the
school refectory.
STUDENT LUNCH
International Sharing School provides daily lunch for all students. All students are expected to eat
in the refectory and in accordance with their timetabled lunch break.
Students are not permitted to eat in the classrooms and along the corridors.
Before the start of the new school year parents are required to bring the food allergy or intolerance
form completed and the necessary documentation from their family doctor. Parents should also
ensure that children are aware of their allergy or intolerance and to inform the school office if they
have any concern about what they are eating.
ASSEMBLIES
PYP weekly assemblies will take place every Monday morning at 8.40. Each grade level is required
to organize and present at least one assembly every six weeks. These assemblies and gatherings
are related to the IB Learner Profile/Units of inquiry and are designed primarily for the students.
Parents are always welcome to join us and celebrate together our students’ achievements.
MYP assemblies will take place monthly or when necessary.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
At International Sharing School, we enjoy honouring students on their birthday. We announce
the birthday child’s name on our Monday morning PYP assembly. Students and teachers will sing
“Happy Birthday”.
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Due to the current pandemic, we have been avoiding accepting outside food to guarantee close
control of everything we provide our students with.
After further advice, we concluded it is safe to open that restriction and allow birthday cakes to be
brought by parents for their child and his or her classmates. If you are buying a cake, we ask you
to make sure it is from a fully authorised bakery who follows all the hygiene and safety measures.
Please ask the bakery to provide you with the recipe technical sheet. This document is compulsory
when bringing a cake to our school. If you are baking the cake, the same technical sheet is required
which includes all ingredients used and the date the cake was baked.
The school is also offering the possibility of baking a cake for your child. Please find in attachment
the recipe technical sheet of our cakes and price.
Please, talk to the classroom teacher in advance to check students' allergies, food restrictions, and
the best time to bring the cake.
We take great pride in making your child feel special on their birthday.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are regarded as an important dimension to learning and all students are expected to
participate in planned activities. A field trip is an educational activity which involves all members of
a class outside of the classroom. It will involve prior preparation for the activity and follow-up
evaluation and work in class after the trip. Students take field trips several times during the school
year. The purpose and arrangements for a particular field trip will be determined by the teacher.
Parents will be informed in advance of a field trip. In some instances, parents may be invited to
assist as chaperones.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of sporting, aesthetic, recreational and cultural
extracurricular activities. These take place after school and are organised in 3 terms by
teachers/teaching assistants, external instructors and parent volunteers.
Parents with a particular expertise who would like to offer an after-school activity are encouraged
to contact the school. Each year a variety of different activities are offered to students. These are
determined by interest and availability to organise particular activities. At the beginning of each
term, information regarding the activities and the sign-up procedures are communicated to parents
through mail. Students are asked to think carefully about balancing their program so that they can
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fully commit themselves to their academic requirements as well as experience a diverse range of
after-school activities.
Once the school day ends end, students will be accompanied to their respective activity. At the
end of the activity, students will be accompanied to a designated area where parents will collect
them
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA, MOBILE PHONES
Following what is written in the Parent's Handbook (which I will again add in attachment) students
are permitted to bring mobile phones to school, but all mobile phones must be turned off and kept
in their backpacks/lockers during class time, from the moment they arrive at school. Students can
only use their mobile phones in class when instructed by their class teacher for classroom activities.
However, students are not required to bring a mobile phone to school. Should a faculty member
see a student using his/her mobile phone during break, lunchtime or lesson time without given
permission, the mobile telephone will be confiscated and passed on to the Programme
Coordinator. The student will then have to collect the mobile telephone at the end of the day.
Repeated violations may require further action.
Under no circumstance should a student be contacting a parent directly regarding any issue. All
communication must be made through the Office, Homeroom Tutor or Programme Coordinator,
depending on the issue.
The use of iPods and personal listening devices is not permitted during school hours, including
breaks and lunchtime. Within some creative and performing arts classes, exceptions may be made.
These rules are in the best interests of students. Social interaction is an important part of a child's
growth, and the use of personal listening devices at school greatly limits this interaction.
Students will be allowed to use their phones, laptops and iPad from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm in the
refectory area while waiting for parents' arrival.
All staff are expected to set an example regarding Mobile Phones and iPods. Teachers are
expected to keep their mobile phone in their bag, only using it during lunch and break time.
TOYS AND PETS
Expensive toys, electronic toys, plastic swords, guns, weapons, daggers or knives are not
permitted on campus. Students should be informed that they are responsible for any object
brought to school. At no point should a student’s personal item be allowed to disrupt classroom
instruction. In general, they should not be brought to school. An exception to this is in the Infants,
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where students are encouraged to bring in a comfort toy during their settling in period if it helps to
settle the child. The school accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to students’ valuable
personal items.
We have a school pet, George, a great Dane dog and a Pyrrhura Parrot, called Mango. Along with
these two pets, every PYP classroom will/can have a classroom pet. Students are responsible of
taking care of their pet. Arrangements with the teacher should be made if the child/parent wishes
to take the classroom pet for the weekend/holidays. Home pets are also allowed in our school but
before any animal is brought into our campus, both classroom teacher and programme coordinator
must approve the visit.
STATIONERY SUPPLIES
All school stationery supplies are provided by the school and will be available in the classrooms.
In the event of loss or damage to school provided stationery, parents will be required to purchase
the needed items.
LOST AND FOUND
International Sharing School is a secure campus and a caring, principled community. Students are
expected to take due care of their belongings and not leave valuable items unattended as this is
inviting the potential for things to go missing. If a student misplaces an item they should check at
the school office or at the school reception.
Office staff will be happy to assist students and parents in locating missing items. To allow an easy
finding of lost items, parents are asked to help by labelling clothing and other items with child's full
name. Please be informed that any unclaimed items will be donated to local charities, typically right
before the Summer break.
Students are encouraged to hand in found items to the school reception or teacher.
PRE-SCHOOL 1 & 2
In order to achieve the highest standards of learning outcomes in the Pre-School 1&2 and Early
Years, International Sharing School Taguspark believes that the balanced, rich and stimulating
curriculum offered through the PYP generates a passion for lifelong learning.
The foundations of this learning are established in the Early Years at ISS by
- A safe physical setting;
- Warm and responsive adult-child relationships;
- Language-rich stimulating environments;
- Recognition of children as individuals.
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We believe in the importance of developing relationships, between the children, teachers, staff
and parents to ensure the best possible start for each child.
Learners consistently participate in differentiated learning activities. These child-centered
learning activities are facilitated through assessments that are guided by common developmental
standards of young learners. Planned, skill-based play is a major component of the learning
environment and supports the following:
• social and emotional development (self-regulation)
• cognitive development (a predictor of school readiness and later success)
• the fostering and satisfying of curiosity (foundation for future inquiry)
• the symbolic use of objects, actions and words (the foundation for the use of more
advanced symbols in core subject areas)
MYP 4, 5 and DP STUDENTS
The students in MYP 4, 5 and Diploma are required to make option choices. If a student is wishing
to change a subject choice, they are required to complete a Change of Option Form requesting
approval.
A student must not be allowed to change a subject without full signed approval from all relevant
parties.
SCHOOL POLICIES
ISS has a set of school policies that serve the purpose of establishing expectations for specific
behaviour and norms within our school. Our school policies have been developed and put in place
to guide the day-to-day functioning of our school as well as to make it safe and an effective place
for learning to occur.
International Sharing School Taguspark has the following policies:
- Behaviour Policy
- SEN Policy
- Admissions Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Language Policy
- Child Protection Policy
You can access these policies by using the school portal.
All staff and parents are required to be familiar with the above policies. Policies will be
collaboratively reviewed and updated on yearly basis.
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BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS
The school has a positive and inclusive approach to managing behaviour. International Sharing
School believes in encouraging good behaviour through a range of positive behaviour
management strategies. Through this positive approach we aim to pre-empt inappropriate
behaviour, thus enabling us to focus on good behaviour.
International Sharing School strongly believe in the importance of promoting and praising
behaviour which exemplifies the IB learner profile attributes, such as caring, open-minded,
principled, reflective.
International Sharing School places great emphasis on the importance of interacting with others in
respectful ways through speech, actions and relationships.
Objectives:
• To provide care and support for our students and assist them to learn how to manage their
behaviour appropriately;
• To enable students to develop a sense of self-worth, respect and tolerance for others;
• For all students, teachers and parents to work together to create and maintain a safe and
supportive environment, in which the school community feels safe, secure and valued;
• To encourage good behaviour, self-discipline, and independence;
• To provide students with choices and make it clear as to the consequences of the choices
they make;
• To treat problems when they occur in a caring and sympathetic manner in the hope of
achieving improvement, but with the understanding of consequences if improvement is not
achieved.
International Sharing School believes that students have rights and responsibilities. Students have
the right to be safe, treated politely and to learn without disruption. Students have the responsibility
to care for themselves, other people and their school.
At International Sharing school all adults and students are expected to:
• Treat each other with courtesy and consideration, by treating others as we wish to be
treated ourselves;
• Talk and listen to one another, being fair and consistent;
• Value, take pride in and care for the school’s environment by looking after school property
and equipment;
• Respect everyone’s right and entitlement to high quality teaching and learning situations
and activities.
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Students are expected to:
1. Attend all classes, be punctual, bring all relevant required materials to each lesson;
2. Complete homework and all assignments;
3. Adhere to deadlines;
4. Maintain mobile phones and ipods in lockers during lesson time, unless otherwise instructed
by the teacher;
5. Wear the designated school uniform daily and PE uniform for sports activities;
6. Respect that International Sharing School is a smoke-free campus, therefore the use of any
forms of cigarettes, matches or lighters are strictly prohibited, whether within the school
building, in recreational areas or on external field trips;
7. Not use, nor be under the influence of, or in the possession of any forms of alcohol or drugs;
8. Understand that International Sharing School has a zero-tolerance policy regarding item #7.
Student DOs and DON’Ts
DO
- Be respectful at all times:
Respect yourself;
Respect others;
Respect the environment.
- Be on time;
- Adhere to deadlines;
- Be responsible for themselves, their learning and belongings;
- Wear the correct uniform.
DON’Ts
- Students are not allowed in classrooms during breaks and lunchtime (with the exception
of DP1) -One classroom will be allocated during the second half of lunch for students to
work if they wish;
- They are not to run in the corridors;
- Students are not to use cell phones during school time including breaks and lunchtime. If
teachers require them to use their cell phone, they may do so under supervision within
the class. Improper use of cell phones will result in confiscation until the end of the day.
For more detailed expectations, please see Behaviour Policy
Positive Reinforcement and Rewards Values
The school talks about IB values and IB learner profile attributes regularly and how these are
reflected in student’s behaviour.
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Curriculum
International Sharing School strongly believes that the IB curriculum plays a very important part in
the positive approach towards behaviour management. A stimulating and enjoyable curriculum,
with well planned, interesting and challenging activities which promotes independence, the
development of the learner profile and good behaviour. School encourages systems and routines.
Essential Agreements
Each class creates their own set of class rules at the start of each academic year. The rules are
worded positively, are an integral part of every class and may change and evolve over the year.
Responsibility
Students are given responsibility in class and around school in a variety of ways ranging from class
monitors, school monitors, and sports leaders as well as through the school council.
The values and school rules are reinforced by the adults in school by:
• Being role models for the students;
• Giving clear and concise directions to children so that misunderstandings do not arise.
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STUDENT BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES
Steps to follow for an issue that is:
ACADEMIC: Programme Coordinators PASTORAL: Pedagogical Director
§ Non-completion of Homework § Misbehaviour in/outside of the classroom
§ Non-compliance with Deadlines § Bullying
§ Academic Honesty § Substance abuse
§ etc § Serious offence*
Person Action required Person Action required
To address the issue
directly with the student
and maintain a record
on student file.
MYP: Subject
If unable to resolve the If an incident occurs
Teachers
STEP issue Whole school inform:
1 § Inform the Tutor community PYP: Classroom Teachers
PYP: Classroom
§ Escalate the issue MYP: Tutors
Teachers
to the relevant
Programme
Coordinator (DP,
PYP, MYP)
To be kept informed of To address the issue with
Tutor
the situation the student and prepare
To address the issue strategies for student
with the student and improvement, working in
STEP prepare a Student conjunction with relevant
Programme Tutor
2 Academic Support Plan. staff: Psychologist, etc if
Coordinators
required.
(PYP, MYP, DP)
If unable to resolve the
issue contact the If unable to resolve the
Parents issue contact the Parents
Schedule a meeting
with the Parents; Schedule a meeting with
maintaining record of all Parents, maintaining a
Programme
discussions on the record of all discussions on
STEP Coordinators (PYP, Tutor and
student file. the student file.
3 MYP, DP) and Parents
If issue remains If issue remains unsolved,
Parents
unsolved, escalate to escalate to the
the Pedagogical Pedagogical Director
Director
Pedagogical Director to Pedagogical Director to
meet with Parents and meet with Parents and
STEP Pedagogical
Pedagogical Director Students. Students.
4 Director
Pedagogical Director Pedagogical Director has
has final decision final decision
*A ‘Serious Offence’ refers to a breach of school rules that may result in suspension or exclusion.
Examples of such behaviour include:
• Drug abuse;
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• Supply/possession/use of drugs or substances intended to resemble them, or alcohol or
tobacco;
• Alcohol abuse;
• Smoking;
• Theft;
• Bullying, including e-Bullying;
• Physical assault/ threatening behaviour;
• Fighting;
• Sexual harassment;
• Racist abuse;
• Inappropriate and/or sexual misconduct;
• Cheating, including plagiarism;
• Damage to property;
• Persistent disruptive behaviour;
• Verbal abuse to staff and others (disrespectful behaviour);
• Verbal abuse to students;
• Serious actual or threatened violence against another student or a member of staff;
• Unacceptable behaviour which has previously been reported and for which school
sanctions and other interventions have not been successful in modifying the student’s
behaviour.
The above is not an exhaustive list and there may be other situations where the Pedagogical
Director makes the judgment that exclusion is an appropriate sanction. All Serious offences must
be reported to the tutor/classroom teacher and the relevant Programme Coordinator. A student
may also be required to leave if, after all appropriate consultation, the Pedagogical Director is
satisfied that it is not in the best interests of the student, or of the School, that they remain at the
School.
OUR CURRICULUM
THE IB LEARNER PROFILE
The aim of all International Baccalaureate programmes is to develop internationally minded people
who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a
better and more peaceful world.
IB learners strive to be:
They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to
Inquirers
conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They
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actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout
their lives.
They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global
Knowledgeable significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop
understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to
Thinkers recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical
decisions.
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and
creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of
Communicators
communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with
others.
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice
and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They
Principled
take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that
accompany them.
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories,
and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals
Open-minded
and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range
of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and
Caring feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to
make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and
Risk-takers forethought and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas
and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional
Balanced
balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience.
Reflective They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in
order to support their learning and personal development.
The IB Learner Profile. Copyright IBO.
THE PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME (PYP)
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