International Dimensions

We believe it is important to prepare our students for living in a multi-cultural world and we aspire to become a world class school.  Global communications are essential in today's society and we recognise that this dimension should be reflected in our attitudes and values of our students and firmly embedded in our school ethos.  Our curriculum embraces international dimensions and students are excited by opportunities to learn from the experience of visitiing other countries and by e-learning.

 As an international school we will ensure that:

• all curriculum areas have consciously considered developing an international perspective where appropriate
• teachers of different curriculum areas regularly work together to promote the international agenda
• links are built with schools in a variety of other countries throughout the world
• teachers exploit all practical opportunities for students to visit places of cultural interest in the UK and abroad
• visitors from other countries are warmly welcomed
• students develop an understanding of major global issues
• the cultural and ethnic diversity in our own community is celebrated and valued
• staff can benefit from the professional development opportunities afforded by interaction with peoples of other countries
• students develop communication skills by sending and receiving electronic mail from and through video conferencing with schools abroad
• out-of-college hours clubs and societies are used to give students further opportunities to develop international awareness and links