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PHS flies 40 Flags that represent the languages spoken by our school community. But for us, internationalism is more than “Flags, Fashion and Food,” it is a state of mind, heart, and spirit: We strive to become such thoughtful world citizens that we can skillfully communicate across languages, cultures, and economies. We strive to enhance our awareness so deeply that we can think beyond the paradigms we live in to include the world in our minds and lives. Our international philosophy invites everyone to contribute and win. Internationalism
and the IB Learner - From
the IB perspective, internationalism is the development of
“citizens of the world” with young people who are responsible, active participants
in their local and national communities, as well as in the broader
international community. IB emphasizes education of the whole person and
focuses on the development of critical thinking and language skills necessary
for success in the global community. Students are taught to be international
and active learners as described in the IB Learner
Profile. They are well-rounded
individuals and engaged citizens, who gain practical experience by being part
of an international community. “It’s
hard to genuinely care about saving the planet if you don’t care about the
students next to you in class” Julian
Edwards, IB World Magazine, January 2008 The mission statement
of the International Baccalaureate Organization… To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes
encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and
lifelong learners…” www.ibo.org
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