Mission StatementThe Sir James Henderson British School of Milan is a non-profit organization whose mission is:Our Aims In fulfilling this mission, the aims of the school are to: Create a value-rich learning environment • Promote the Lower School values statement across the whole school. • Develop in our children the attributes of the IB learner profile. • Foster a caring and safe learning environment that stimulates curiosity, freedom of expression, cooperation and fairness and respect for others. • Use technology and the Learning Resource Centre to enhance the delivery, quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning. • Strive to improve the school’s learning environment, facilities and resources. Provide teaching and learning • Develop each child’s ability to communicate effectively in the language of instruction, while continuing to respect the importance of the child’s home language. • Encourage children to develop the skills necessary for independent learning, successful problem solving and compassionate, critical thinking. • Provide learning experiences that are appropriate to a child’s age and stage of development. • Ensure effective teaching and learning by recruiting and developing skilled and committed teaching staff. • To enable progression to other educational systems including higher education in both Britain and the wider world. • Provide Italian Language education at a level and quality appropriate to student ability. Act Local, Think Global • Encourage the development of the whole child through the provision of a wide range of creativity, action and service (CAS) opportunities. • Prepare our young people for the challenges of a rapidly changing world. • Celebrate cultural diversity. • Promote positive partnerships between staff, students, parents, governors and the wider community. • Promote positive reciprocal relationships with other schools, organizations and institutions in Italy, Europe and around the world. |
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