Kingshouse International school

Motto:

• Innovation through creativity
• Mission:
• To develop future global citizens through exploration of learning and allow young people to become global citizens through a shared culture of support and trust, developing emotionally, socially and physically.
• Vision:
• To be an outstanding academic center which develops a passion for learning and innovation for all learners
• Definition of high quality teaching and Learning
• Learning takes place in a caring, nurturing environment where and enjoyment and curiosity is linked to the development of new skills and knowledge.
• Students use the environment and support of staff to increase thinking skills which is tracked and supported to allow all learners to make progress towards their goal. Higher order thinking skills are developed to ensure all learners are aware of the global world around them and they are an active part of this.
• Definition of a global citizen
• Awareness of the different diverse cultures and ideas that create a harmonious world and willingness to embrace change and unite for the progress and development of all.
• Guiding statements –
• Our core values are our central beliefs that are deeply understood and shared by every member of the organization, and guide the actions of everyone in the school. Our core values, which we call FLIGHT, are based on building quality lives and strong communities through:
• FLIGHT
• F = fearless = We are not afraid to embrace challenge and work individually and collaboratively to overcome challenges and develop a love of learning, we are aware of the support that is available to all.
• L = leaders = the school promotes all to embrace opportunities of leadership and develop skills to work and guide others towards a common goal while accepting responsibility for the task at hand, all Kingshouse community will have opportunities to lead in various areas, and be given chance to develop
• I = Independence = We are able to work individually and confidently on learning and development of new skills, confident to present to others, aware of our own future goals
• G = Global learners = We are active and aware of the world around us and the part we play to develop into global citizens of the future. The Kingshouse community will have opportunities to contribute to international projects and competitions
• H = Honesty = We are honest and willing to accept mistakes and use experiences to reflect and improve on outcomes for all in future
• T = Talented = We are all individual and will have opportunities to develop passions outside of the classroom, as Kingshouse community we will nurture and support all talents and opportunities.
• Kingshouse students are characterized by the following learner profile:
• COLLABORATIVE We work collaboratively between ourselves and with the rest of the world. We understand that success often comes from opening up our work and actively listening in order to incorporate the ideas of others.
• COMMUNICATORS Through a holistic approach, we convey information effectively and accurately orally, on paper and through digital platforms. We learn to communicate in English, Turkish and other languages, and understand the importance of multi-lingual learning in our increasingly globalized world. We understand that we must consider the audience when making a communication.
• EMPATHETIC We have the skills to put ourselves in other people’s shoes. We are open-minded, thinking about the point of view of others. We seek to see the world through the eyes of others and understand their perspective.
• CONFIDENT We are confident learners. We are optimistic and believe that setbacks can be transformed into advantages. We value our unique perspectives and stories and are also diligent; understanding that confidence comes from thoughtful and effective preparation.
• CURIOUS We believe that curiosity is the defining trait of wisdom. We are motivated by a desire to discover the unfamiliar and enjoy the surprises of knowing more about the world around us.
• COURAGEOUS We’re prepared to encounter risk. We see failure as a common step of the learning process, which enables us to reflect, learn and to “fail better” at each try. We stand up for our beliefs, push ourselves beyond our limits, and adopt a resilient mind-set.
• REFLECTIVE We use our questions to move us forward, asking “What can I change? What can I do to make this happen?” We understand that reflection is an imperative step towards success in our personal life targets and in our relationships with others.
• THINKERS We are problem-solvers and encourage innovation. We are creative in all disciplines, and we are creative at play. We think laterally in order to build our perspective of the world around us. We understand that consistent focus is required to think through challenges.
• RESPECTFUL We respect ourselves and others. Our thoughts and actions are aligned. We understand the importance of norms and expected behaviours in any successful community, and practice integrity and honesty.
• AUTONOMOUS We are autonomous. We put the Learner Profile into practice by connecting our skills and abilities with the questions and problems we encounter. We are motivated by the freedom to acquire knowledge and apply it in a way that is meaningful. We direct our own lives, remaining organised and completing tasks to a high standard, and on time.
• DRIVEN We are intrinsically motivated for high performance and sharp thinking. We have the desire to continuously do better and set ambitious personal targets. We strive for progress and mastery in our academic activities and wider life.
• RESILIENT We embrace challenges and persevere in the face of adversity or setback. We use feedback positively to assess how to recover and regain momentum. We find the strength to be aware of the needs of others and support them, even when facing our own setbacks.