Dear Parents,

A very warm welcome to MacFarlane Park IB World School! Personally, and professionally, I am delighted to be leading such a forward thinking and outward looking faculty with members who seek continual improvement for the sake of our students and their learning. I am pleased to present our new website created by a team of highly professional teachers. It was designed to set out the practices and procedures of our school and answer a good number of those “frequently asked questions.”

The development of the whole child is at the heart of what we do; learning in the IB Elementary School is about developing personal, emotional and social skills, as well as academic, physical and creative skills. We recognize the interconnectedness of these areas and work to create a supportive environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. We aim to help children find their voice - their own unique, personal significance. We encourage them to think about what their contribution will be in the world - how they will try to make a difference as responsible and engaged members of the school community as well as citizens of the world. Above all, we are interested in the learning process - learning how to learn and how to apply skills and knowledge across an ever-increasing spectrum of experience. From the earliest age we ensure that children have an enjoyable experience of school and are motivated to learn and improve.

Please take the time to explore this website and use as a reference. Developing a partnership with our parents is especially important to us and, most importantly, contributes to your child’s success. Please know that you are always welcome at our school and that we look forward to the many ways that we can work together to make this year a successful, challenging and rewarding experience for your child. We look forward to working with you to ensure your child receives the best all round education possible.

Kindest regards,

Denyse Riveiro, Principal