The MYP fosters intellectual growth by encouraging students to connect their academic learning to real-world contexts. The MYP teaches for understanding.
What is the International Baccalaureate (IB) MYP?
The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a globally recognised framework for HVGS students in Years 7 - 10 that integrates with the Australian Curriculum.
We believe that the IB educational philosophy encompasses our values and vision for the development of our students.
Five reasons why HVGS chooses the MYP for students in Years 7 - 10:
- Seamless Continuum of Learning
- Development of Conceptual Understanding
- Focus on Ethical Decision-Making
- Emphasis on 'Learning How to Learn'
- Engagement in Interdisciplinary and Service Learning
Explore these more below.
Middle Years Programme
Seamless Continuum of Learning
The MYP serves as a bridge between primary education and preparation for future academic pursuits. It is carefully designed to meet the developmental needs of each Stage, providing an enriched learning experience. The MYP equips students with a strong foundation, preparing them for the next stage in their academic journey.
Structuring Knowledge
Development of Conceptual Learning
In the MYP, concepts are key to helping students think beyond individual subjects. They encourage deeper understanding, link different areas of study, and allow students to apply their learning to real-world situations. This approach builds essential skills for future success, both in and out of school.
Caring and Compassionate People
Ethical Decision-Making
The MYP encourages students to reflect on their values and actions, fostering a strong sense of personal responsibility and preparing them to make principled decisions in their academic and personal lives.
Approaches to Learning
Learning to learn
Through the development of Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, students learn to take ownership of their educational journey by honing essential skills such as critical thinking, research, collaboration, and self-management.
Kind and compassionate people
Interdisciplinary and Service Learning
The MYP's interdisciplinary approach encourages students to make connections between subjects, while service learning projects empower them to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges, cultivating a sense of global citizenship and social responsibility.
Year 10 Personal Projects
Year 10 students engage in a demonstration and celebration of their learning through the application of their skills to a project, which explores an area of personal interest. The Personal Project starts towards the end of Year 9 and finishes mid-way though Year 10.
The Personal Project Showcase provides the Year 10 students with an opportunity to display their work and for the school to appreciate and celebrate the students’ individual and collective achievements.
Language Learning
Language Learning at HVGS
Language learning in the MYP promotes cognitive development, cultural understanding, and global-mindedness. By studying additional languages, students enhance communication skills, develop empathy, and gain diverse perspectives. This fosters critical thinking and adaptability, preparing them for academic success and helping them navigate an interconnected, multicultural world.
Other IB Programmes at HVGS
Hunter Valley Grammar School is the only school in Australia authorised to offer all four International Baccalaureate Programmes. This ensures a global-focused continuum of learning for all HVGS students from Preschool to Year 12.