Grade 11 DP Retreat

About the Retreat

For the past number of years we have kicked off the Diploma Programme with a two-day, one-night retreat and this year is no different. The theme of our retreat is international mindedness, one of the foundational principles of the IB. As is the case every year, our retreat is an opportunity to build a sense of community and shared vision among our Grade 11 students. To this end, our students will hear from several speakers and participate in a variety of simulations and fun and engaging activities.

One of the aims of the IB is to "develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world" (IB, 2019). In an effort to help our students to share in this vision they will engage in two simulations. One is related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals while the second is a simulation at Crossroads Foundation where they will have the opportunity to briefly experience and consider the plight of refugees in the world today. We have done both simulations in the past with overwhelmingly positive feedback.