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Bulletin #24, 3rd September 2010 |
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"MES DE LA PATRIA” : The colours of the national flag are starting to appear in the Primary School corridors. The students are working enthusiastically and decorating the notice-boards with beautiful designs and symbols. Civic week will be celebrated with three “Actos Cívicos” in Primary School on Friday 10th, Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th September. As is now traditional, on the 14th September the children can come to school dressed in typical costumes and a delicious lunch will be served. To complement the celebrations, there will be marimba music during the second break. PRIMARY 4 …. wishes to thank Mr. Federico Bolaños, father of Gabriel Bolaños Senior 2, for the interesting conference that he shared with us on World War II. We really learned a lot! |
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IMPORTANT DATES Friday 10th to Tuesday 14th September - Civic Week
Friday 10th September - EY1 Civic Act
Wednesday 15th September - Independence Day (holiday)
Monday 20th September - Profiles may be collected from reception.
Monday 20th to Friday 24th September - Mid term Holiday
Wednesday 29th September - Parent/Teacher Meetings ( more information will be sent later) |
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School Philosophy and Mission |
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The Administration chose, as the legend on the school badge, the words "TRUTH and KNOWLEDGE". This was actually condensed from a quote by John F. Kennedy "The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth". MISSION - The British School of Costa Rica is dedicated to serving the Costa Rican Community and the International Community resident in Costa Rica by offering an excellent, English/Spanish bilingual education. The School shall strive to achieve "all-round excellence" on behalf of its students, dedicating itself to educating the "whole student" by helping each one to fulfil their potential academically, morally and aesthetically; as well as promoting their healthy physical and emotional development.
AIMS - The School shall strive to produce graduates who will be honest, mature and productive citizens of the world community possessing the following characteristics. They: - are completely English/Spanish bilingual and can work and study in both languages and cultures with facility;
- possess a highly developed sense of international understanding and environmental awareness; are self-confident, self-reliant and sensible persons possessing a realistic appreciation of their own abilities and limitations;
- are developing realistic goals and values in life and that they possess the knowledge, abilities and strategies to achieve those goals
- appreciate the value of truth and honesty in all aspects of their lives.
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The British School of Costa Rica is an independent day school offering academic levels from Early Years 1 (4.5 years) up to 12th Grade. The School's mission is to provide an excellent, "all-round", bilingual (English/Spanish) education whereby British and International methods and programmes are employed and integrated into the Costa Rican Ministry of Education Programmes. Founded in 1981, the school is now : i) accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and has been accepted into provisional membership of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS); ii) recognized and authorized by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education (during sessions 126-84 and 24-92 of the Superior Council of Education); iii) a member of the International Baccalaureate Organization (Code No.0608); iv) Centre CR002 for the University of Cambridge IGCSE Examinations; v) licensed by the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Scheme; vi) the Costa Rican Centre for "Philosophy for Children" and vii) a Charter Member of the International Primary Curriculum programme. |
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