The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme strives to develop well rounded individuals. As such, the I.B. D.P. Student Award should be presented to a student who is an active participant in the activities of the school as well as those of the community. These may include artistic / musical /athletic / academic accomplishments and / or involvement in various school related clubs or teams.
This student
should achieve and maintain an average of 35 points or higher (including
predicted bonus marks) and in addition, should participate in class and possess
self-motivation, helping others and giving their time and effort to encourage
success in their fellow students whenever possible. The recipient of this award
should be a student who is well-liked and respected by their classmates and
teachers; an overall representative of the I.B. D.P. program at St. Francis
Xavier Secondary School.
In addition
to the above, all the IB DP Award candidates should have support of the DP core
teachers/coordinators. The DP core is made up of the three
required components (Extended Essay,
Creativity-Activity-Service, and Theory of Knowledge) and the core aims to
broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their
knowledge and skills.
If you are
in Year 2 and interested in being considered for this award, please list the
following and submit your resume (application) to the I.B. D.P. Coordinator
(via e-mail at eugene.ladna@dpcdsb.org):
support of at least one subject teacher and the core teachers/coordinators (TOK, EE, CAS). Please approach the teachers/coordinators for their support and state that you have received their backing in your CV/Resume)
participation in the activities of the school;
participation in the activities of the community;
class participation;
service to your peers;
IB Diploma Programme achievement (total predicted points);
short description of your personal qualities.