For immediate release
August 17, 2000

Moira Secondary School approved
for International Baccalaureate Program

        Moira Secondary School will soon be offering students a world-class education through its new International Baccalaureate Program. The school was recently made an affiliate school by the International Baccalaureate Organisation, and will become one of fewer than 20 public schools in Ontario to offer the full diploma program starting in September 2001.
        "The International Baccalaureate Program puts Moira Secondary School on the global map in education," says Bill Coombs, Superintendent of Instruction and Secondary Curriculum. "It's a very exciting program that will give students an edge in the international arena."
        The International Baccalaureate Program was originally established to provide a high-quality educational background for the children of diplomats who were schooled abroad. The International Baccalaureate Program offers a well-rounded education incorporating both the arts and sciences. Within the program students are also encouraged to conduct extensive research on a topic of interest, reflect on the nature of learning and become active members of their community. The program is intended for students who are motivated learners with well-developed work habits.
        In preparation for the International Baccalaureate Program, which students enter in Grade 11, Moira Secondary School currently offers the Foundations Program for Grades 9 and 10 students. The program provides enrichment in all key subject areas and independent learning opportunities for those students who are considering pursuing the International Baccalaureate Program in their last two years of study
        For more information on the International Baccalaureate Program and Foundations Program at Moira Secondary School, call the school at 962-8668.
 

For information contact:
Tammy Groleau, International Baccalaureate Co-ordinator, 962-8668 ext. 428
Dawn Haider, Vice-principal, Moira S.S., 962-8668 ext. 316