Ninth Edition
IB Americas December eNewsletter Welcome to the December 2011 edition of the IB Americas eNewsletter Dear Educator, Welcome to the December edition of the IB Americas eNewsletter. This edition of the eNewsletter brings us back to the focus of our organization: the students. In it, we feature student’s written submissions, chosen from over two hundred essays. Students from across the Americas share how the IB programmes have impacted their lives. From the Primary Years Programme at Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Lima, Peru, Caitlin Yarna writes about becoming more of an inquirer and enhancing her learning experience through the IB. MYP student Kathia Pajuelo from Colegio Inglés de Mujeres "Mater Admirabilis" in Lima, Peru, describes her visit to the rural city of Huaraz, Peru, as a part of the community and service requirement of the MYP. Diploma Programme student Austin Patrick Reagan from San Clemente High School in San Clemente, California, USA, tells us about Leymah Gbowee, a Liberian peace activist and his inspiration for the Extended Essay. I think you will be amazed by these students’ writing. They represent just the smallest fraction of IB students who, on a daily basis, turn heads, captivate us with their youthful vigor and show us why they are tomorrow’s leaders. I am pleased to announce that an IB Diploma Programme graduate, Sarah Kay, will be one of the four keynote speakers at the 2012 IB Conference of the Americas. Sarah is a poet, spoken word poetry teacher, documentary filmmaker, and founder and co-director of Project V.O.I.C.E. Hearing her speak will be a unique opportunity you will not want to miss. Register by 31 December 2011 to receive a USD $150 discount off the full conference fee. I welcome your feedback and your ideas. Please do not hesitate to contact me at iba.director@ibo.org. I wish you all a happy holiday season and a prosperous new year. Warm Regards, Drew Deutsch Director, IB Americas
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