The Middle Years Programme
at Indus
– The Way Ahead
Joseph David
Head of Middle School,
Indus International School,
Bangalore.
IBO Mission Statement and
Indus Vision
• The IBO aims to • To prepare 21st
develop inquiring, century citizens, with
knowledgeable and the core values of
caring young people love, empathy,
who help to create a discipline and respect
better & more – citizens of the
peaceful world world, who think
through intercultural globally & act locally
understanding &
respect
Mission
To implement the IB Middle Years
Programme and thus aid in making Indus
a full spectrum IB School; to create an
atmosphere conducive to a fruitful
facilitating and learning environment for
every teacher and student in the Middle
School.
Key Result Areas
• Implementation of the IB MYP
• Team Planning
• Instructional Supervision
• Discipline
• Boarders’ Academic Performance
International Baccalaureate
Programmes
• Primary Years Programme
• Middle Years Programme
• Diploma Programme
Programme Articulation
• The transition from Primary Years
Programme
• The transition to Diploma Programme
The Middle Years Curriculum
Model
Overview of the Middle Years
Programme
• Eight Subject Areas
Language A Language B
Humanities Sciences
Mathematics Arts
Physical Education Technology
Areas of Interaction
• Approaches to Learning
• Environments
• Human Ingenuity
• Community and Service
• Health and Social Education
Overview of the Middle Years
Programme
• Personal Projects
• Fundamental Concepts
- International Mindedness
- Holistic Learning
- Communication
• Learner Profile
Assessment
• Criterion Referenced
• Internally Assessed
• Grade Descriptors
• Tests
• Examinations
• Student Led Conference
• Reporting
Instructional Supervision
• Clinical Observation
• Walk Through
• Critical Friend Protocol
• Collaborative Planning
Discipline
• Grooming
• Electronic Gadgets
• School Diary
• Note Books
• Homework
• Monthly Planner
Boarders
• Weekly Meetings with Grade Teacher and
House Parent
• Fortnightly Meetings with Subject Teachers
and House Parent
• Minutes of the meeting will be sent to the
Principal, Head of School and Coordinator
• Checking of Diaries and Note Books
• Support Classes
Other Aspects
• Activity Club
• Community Action and Service
• Sports
• Science Research Classes
• Leadership Camps
• Support and Enrichment
• Parent Teacher Meeting
• Homework
• Grade Level Meeting
• Subject Teachers Meeting
Grade Teachers
Grade Name of Teacher
6A Ms Rani Mohan
6B Ms Sophie Lorranine Vassou
6C Ms Sujayalakshmi Seshu
7A Ms Shruti Kotian
7B Ms Priya George
7C Ms Kiran Pandey
8A Ms Sunanda B.S
8B Ms Gouri Kar
8C Ms Hansa Rau
Subject Teachers
Subject 6A 6B 6C
Language A Ms Arpita Narula Ms Tammy Ms Shruti Kotian
Language B Ms Archana Singh
Ms Nubia Del Carmen
Ms Susanna Lelli
Mathematics Mr Anil Kumar Ms Sujayalakshmi Seshu
Science Ms Priya George Ms Sophie Vassou
Computer Ms Rani Mohan
Science
History Ms Hansa Rau Ms Sheena Verghis Ms Hansa Rau
Geography Ms Gouri Kar
Subject Teachers
Subject 7A 7B 7C
Language A Mr Martin Ms Arpita Ms Shruti Kotian
Mendonce Narula
Language B Ms Bina Mishra
Mr Rayesh Peswani
Mr Vishal Ganguly
Mathematics Mr Anil Kumar Ms Greta Ms Sujayalakshmi
Seshu
Biology Ms Sophie Vassou
Chemistry Ms Priya George
Physics Ms Kiran Pandey
Computer Science Ms Rani Mohan
History Ms Sheena Verghis Ms Hansa Rau
Geography Ms Gouri Kar Ms Hema Nagaraj
Subject Teachers
Subject 8A 8B 8C
Language A Ms Sunalini Ms Shruti Ms Aditi Pant
Benjamin Kotian
Language B Ms Archana Singh
Ms Nubia Del Carmen
Mr Vishal Ganguly
Mathematics Ms Sunanda B.S. Mr Gunasekran Ms Sujayalakshmi
Seshu
Biology Ms Aditi R
Chemistry Ms Priya George
Physics Ms Kiran Pandey
Computer Ms Rani Mohan
Science
History Ms Hansa Rau Ms Sheena Verghis
Geography Ms Gouri Kar
Specialist Teachers
Subject Teachers
Special Educational Needs Ms Premeela Morton
Ms Yasmine Claire
Physical Educaiton Mr Sagai Raj and Team
Music Mr Shadroch Amarnath
Ms Frida Mistry
Mr Joseph Macanna
Ms Natasha Pinto
Mr Nelson P.K.
Mr Sanjeev Korti
Dance Ms Deepa Shivananda
Ms Anita Rao
Art Dr Gunjan Srivastava
Mr John Davy
Ms Dimple B.M.
Communication
• Administrative Issues – Mr Ajay Sekhar
• Boarder Issues – Mr Shouquot Hussain
• Academic Issues – First – Grade / Lead Teacher
Second – Coordinator
Third – Head of School
• Copy all communications to the Principal, Head
of School and Coordinator
Contact Details
• Principal – sarojini.rao@indusschool.com
• Vice Principal –
shouquot.hussain@indusschool.com
• Head – Middle School –
joseph.david@indusschool.com
• MYP Coordinator –
sunalini.benjamin@indusschool.com
• Director Administration –
ajay.sekhar@indusschool.com
• Systems Administrator –
partha.sarathy@indusschool.com
Don’t Stop! Go Ahead