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English Language Support

To continually develop and promote language learning, we seek to employ teachers who are fluent in at least two languages, who are trained in working in plurilingual environments (where people have multiple identifications), and who are sensitised to the language needs of students at different ages and in different subjects.

We view the ongoing language development for our students as the shared responsibility of all teachers, parents, and students.

We believe that language is best learned in context, that language is best learned when sufficient meaningful input is provided in the learning environments, and when the learning spaces stimulate retrieval and foster a sustainable approach to interacting with language.

English language support has different priorities according to the year.

Download this document to learn about a non-exhausting list of targets for different years.

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Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships

Our Philosophy

At Bogaerts International School, we believe that students need to be empowered and supported to develop students’ social, emotional and positive relationship skills.

For this reason, in order to promote social and emotional skills and positive gender norms in children and young people, we have adopted the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) programme designed by the Victoria State Government to support and improve health related outcomes and life as a tennager.

Who ?

To promote social and emotional skills and positive gender norms in children and young people, we have adopted the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) programme, designed by the Victoria State Government. This programme aims to support and improve health-related outcomes and overall wellbeing throughout adolescence.

The RRRR framework focuses on eight key areas of Social and Emotional Learning across all levels of primary and secondary education:
‍Emotional Literacy
Personal Strengths
Positive Coping
Problem Solving
Stress Management
Help Seeking
Gender and Identity
Positive Gender Relationships

Tutoring

The advisory programme employs the RRRR resources as a framework to support student life and learning from PY5 to MY5.

It provides a common language for reflection on personal growth, wellbeing, and learning.

During advisory sessions, students receive guidance and coaching to help them overcome academic or personal challenges.

These moments also foster the development of empathy, resilience, and collaboration among students.

Organisation

To bring the goals of this programme to life, two advisory periods are strategically scheduled each week:

‍At the beginning of the week: to help students prepare and set goals for the days ahead.

‍At the end of the week: to support students in organizing their workload and getting ready for the weekend.

These sessions also serve as an opportunity to strengthen group cohesion and belonging, allowing students to get to know each other better and learn from one another in a supportive environment.

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Student Wellbeing

Homeroom advisors play the role of parents.

They support students' wellbeing, safety, integration, and relationships with the rest of the community.

Homeroom advisors are the first point of contact for parents, and work alongside the whole team to help students to become aware of and master to be well-rounded and secure life-long learners

Student Leadership

Leading Today

In order to grow the leaders of tomorrow, we must support them in being leaders today ! We strongly advocate for our students to have a voice in helping our school community function and in working together to create a vibrant school community.

Student Voice

From the time our students are in their first year of primary until the time they finish their IB Diploma, we formalise this voice and have elected Student Council Representatives meet regularly with school leadership to express the opinions of their peers.

Leadership in Action

Similarly, from our House Leaders to our Student Mentors to our Class Ambassadors, our students relish any opportunity to enact positive change in our community and to ensure that all interactions between our students are guided by support, care and a belief that in our community, everyone has their place.

University Counselling

Supporting Student Pathways

Bogaerts International School has developed a strategy to support student pathways to university. As of MY3, parents and students are welcome to the university information sessions and presentations held at our campus. These engagements allow parents and students to become aware of the different stages included in this strategy, as well as of the non-negotiable requirements for successful application.

University Counsellor Role

We have appointed a university counsellor who offers guidance in all aspects of school life, from the first day of class to preparing for graduation and applying to universities. The university counsellor works in partnership with the homeroom advisors and all teaching staff to support students in their transition to university.

Formal Counselling Programme

In Grade 11, the formal University Counselling Programme begins and continues throughout Grade 12. The focus is on providing information on university/career awareness and assistance in researching options and preparing applications for future educational choices.

TEAM LEADERS

A word from our team

Joins us

Fadi Alsulyman

Student Learning and Life Coordinator
English Language Support in Secondary

Our English language support leader empowers students to develop the critical skills to effectively communicate their needs and to establish relationships with their peers and the wider community. Fadi supports students in a variety of manners and works alongside home room teachers in primary and with all subject teachers in secondary in order to create an optimal learning environment for English language learners.

Fadi is fluent in five languages, which makes him not only a role model for language learners, but also an incomparable tool that guides students who are starting their journey as learners of a new language.

Monica Gheorghe

Primary Homeroom Teacher

"One of a kind service"

"As a mom myself, I understand the importance of quality education where individualised teaching is not only a concept but something that is practised every day in the classroom so each child can blossom and develop to become the best possible version of themself."

We believe that students thrive when they feel safe, seen, and supported.

Our dedicated School Counsellor, also a key member of our Safeguarding Team, plays a vital role in nurturing a school environment where every student feels a strong sense of being, belonging, and becoming.

We recognise that well-being is not separate from learning. We believe that well-being is at the heart of learning and this is why we place such importance on creating inclusive, caring, and responsive spaces where students can express themselves openly and access the guidance they need.

At North Campus, safeguarding is not just a protocol. We embrace safeguarding as a shared responsibility and a deeply rooted value. Together, we build a community where every learner is known, valued, and encouraged to become their best self.

Javier Paule

Student Learning and Life Coordinator in Primary

"The best service"

We believe in being, belonging and becoming. In order for students to experience those critical processes, we have put systems and protocols in place so that they feel accompanied from the moment they arrive in our school for the first time.
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My name is Javier Paule, and my role as Student Learning and Life Coordinator in Primary includes monitoring students’ adaptation into our learning community as well as coordinating the implementation of our Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships Programme. I am happy to support members of our community in primary to connect, to develop a sense of belonging, and to become a better version of themselves.

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