International mindedness Part 3 – Being a global citizen
The context a Hout Bay International School student is given through the International Baccalaureate within their own local community, and as part of a larger global network allows them better perspective on their role in an international space. They are a global citizen. Better prepared for the 21st century global challenges These days, tertiary education confronts students with global...Read More
Spanish Exchange 2018
Cape Town to Barcelona and Valencia Grateful to be South African, we managed to jump the kilometer long queue to avoid missing the flight. Barcelona awaits…. Landing in Turkey saw us stand in more long queues and with no wifi, withdrawl symptoms started to kick in for some. Beautiful snow peaked mountains glowed in the background as we descended into Barcelona. A quick pit stop...Read More
International mindedness Part 2 – Understanding ourselves to connect with others
Understanding ourselves to connect with others “Ciao” and “Grazie” are the words spoken by a South African student hopping out of his lift club parent’s car on an Autumn morning at Hout Bay International School’s stop and drop. This sentiment is an unremarkable component of an HBIS student’s day to day. Students are exposed to ways of life different from their own on an ongoing basis through...Read More
International mindedness Part 1 – Respect and understanding for other perspectives, cultures and languages
Respect and understanding for other perspectives, cultures and languages By looking inward and finding their place locally, students are better able to look outward and find their role and influence within a broader, global community. Hout Bay International School places value in the importance of understanding international mindedness – a cornerstone of the International Baccalaureate...Read More