At Calamvale Community College, we're known for educating the global generation. The IB gives students distinct advantages by building their critical thinking skills, nurturing their curiosity and their ability to solve complex problems. The IB provides the curriculum in which our community can see themselves and through which they can see the rest of the world.
Our broad cultural diversity brings a very substantial capability and opportunity for language, be it bilingualism or multilingualism amongst our students and the wider community. We are a state school of 2500 students Prep to Year 12 offering IB PYP and Diploma programs but with MYP candidacy, we hope to be an IB Continuum School by the end of 2023. We have one of the highest levels of enrolments of international students choosing to study with at our College from across Asia.
Our youngest learners harness their curiosity in an Inquiry Classroom and discover that they are curious an, creative and clever from an early age. Our College provides university and vocational pathways with outstanding results for student achievement and placement beyond Year 12. Students study the Diploma of Business and have access to a range of Excellence Programs including Hospitality and the Wolves Sports Team. We offer a wide range of language opportunities from Mandarin Immersion Prep to Year 2; Mandarin as LOTE from Prep through to Year 8 and opportunities to study French and Japanese from Year 5. The IB Diploma program offers English, Mandarin and Spanish as language acquisition courses.
Calamvale Community College is an IB World School authorised to deliver two IB Programmes:
- Primary Years Programme (PYP) – for students aged 5 to 11 years (Prep to Year 6)
- Diploma Programme – for students in Years 11 to 12 (15-18 years)
At CCC our vision is to develop a student-centric continuum of learning. CCC is also an MYP Candidate school.
The IB philosophy strongly aligns with the College's vision and focus of creating a better world through education by fostering the cross-cultural awareness and international mindedness of its students, connecting students with the global community and building curious, creative and critical thinkers.
The IB Diploma and Primary Years Programme facilitate Calamvale Community College to further become a 'College of Choice' where students are afforded the opportunity to explore their interests and strengths to bolster their academic and future career trajectory – whether this includes performing on stage, creating artistic works, speaking other languages, excelling in the sciences, or applying cutting-edge technologies.
At the core of the IB philosophy is the focus on developing learners. The IB Learner profile comprises ten attributes that can help individuals and groups to thrive and make a difference by becoming responsible members of local, national, and global communities:
Inquirers
We nurture curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Open-minded
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
Knowledgeable
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
Caring
We show empathy, compassion, and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
Thinkers
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
Communicators
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Balanced
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives – intellectual, physical, and emotional – to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognise our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
Principled
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
Reflective
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.