THE ART OF GROWING FREE INDIVIDUALS

Waldorf-Steiner Education and the IB International Diploma Programme in Ticino WALDORF EDUCATION WORLDWIDE For Waldorf students, science, math, RUDOLF STEINER language and arts are not simply subjects to be studied and tested, they are experienced. SCHOOL OF LUGANO Through these experiences, Waldorf students cultivate a lifelong love of learning as well ORIGLIO as the intellectual, emotional, physical and INTERNATIONAL internal capacities to be individuals, certain BACCALAUREATE Located in Origlio, in the Lugano area, of their paths and ready to be of service to for more than 40 years the Waldorf School the world. ORGANISATION (IBO) has been offering a Waldorf education programme to accompany children from The IBO, founded in 1968, is an international early years (nursery school) to high school. educational foundation, with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. There are over 4000 In 2018 the school was accepted as candidate IB World Schools in about 150 countries. for the IB Diploma Programme. Among the 1000 Waldorf Schools worldwide, The start of the IB Diploma Programme, some of them already offer the International with the first IBDP XII class, is expected Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to be from September 2020. (Luxembourg, Vienna, Langenthal, Lugano, Melbourne). The Lugano Origlio Steiner School is the first For further information about the IB and its Waldorf School in Italian language offering programmes visit http://www.ibo.org. this international approach.

1 The IB-DP promotes intercultural understanding and respect, not as an CLASS XII AND XIII alternative to a sense of cultural and national identity, but as an essential part of life in the THE INTERNATIONAL st BACCALAUREATE 21 century. The IB’s programmes are different from other DIPLOMA PROGRAMME curricula because they: • encourage students of all ages to think A broad and balanced education critically and challenge assumptions • develop independently of government and national systems, incorporating quality practice from research and from global community of schools • encourage students of all ages to consider both local and global contexts • develop multilingual students.

In Lugano Origlio all the subjects of the IB programme are brought in English. The The extended essay, which is a 4,000- The students will be led by Waldorf teachers choice of the subjects makes the diploma word paper comprised of independent into a path that include – besides the core The first International recognized as bilingual (Italian and English). and self-directed research, on a topic of elements - 6 academic subjects: Baccalaureate personal interest which relates to one of the Diploma Programme The curriculum is made up of the Diploma students six DP subjects or, alternatively, an 1. Studies in Language and Literature (Italian) Program core and six subject groups. interdisciplinary study. 2. Language Acquisition (English) course (12th Made up of the three required components, 3. Individuals and Societies (History) and 13th grades) the DP core aims to broaden students’ Creativity, activity, service (CAS), involves 4. Sciences (Biology) is available in Lugano educational experience and challenge them students in a range of individual or group 5. Mathematics Origlio from the to apply their knowledge and skills. activities that are independently projected 6. The students in Origlio may choose as and managed, and that are carried out sixth subject between French (Language summer of 2020. The three IB-DP core elements: alongside their academic studies throughout acquisition) and Physics (Natural sciences). • BILINGUAL DIPLOMA The IB Diploma Programme (DP), for students the Diploma Programme. These projects • ACCESS TO ALL aged 16 to 19, is a balanced and academically Theory of knowledge, which develops a should encourage students to engage in The Arts (that in other school represents challenging program of education with coherent approach to learning that unifies the arts and creative thinking, in concrete the 6th subject) will not be present in UNIVERSITIES rigorous assessment. The DP prepares all the disciplines. In this course, that activities, in socially relevant activities Lugano Origlio as a IB subject, due to its • DEVELOPMENT OF students for success in higher education brings students to reflect on the nature of at service of others. These experiences non-recognition in terms of results from LEARNER PROFILE and encourages them to become active knowledge, students learn to ask challenging are proved to enhance sudents’ personal the Swiss University system. However this participants in an increasingly global society. questions, to think critically, and develop and interpersonal development through will be integrated along all year as additional The program has gained recognition and research skills, depth of analysis and experiential learning and enable journeys of subjects in line with the Waldorf curriculum. 2 respect from the world’s leading universities. attention to sources. self-discovery. 3 CLASS X MAKING ALL CLASS XI Math made real and relevant: the experience of ENTRANCE TO HIGH A NEW SUBJECTS CONCRETE Topography and land surveying is extremely SCHOOL CLASSES important to put into practice the more (INCLUDING IBDP) CONSCIOUSNESS AND APPLICABLE abstract math concepts. The students spend IN RUDOLF STEINER 10 days in an archeological site to measure SCHOOL OF LUGANO OF OWN TALENTS THROUGH the areas using the topography instruments, the stars references, the geometry and ORIGLIO AND ROLE INDIVIDUAL AND trigonometry concepts, within an artistic The school classes work of visual description on the notebook. THROUGH SOCIAL CLASS ACTIVITIES in Waldorf school are organized with pupils Cultural exchange: uniting language and AND HUMANITARIAN Waldorf curriculum is based of homogeneous age. journey leading to a new consciousness on International mindness: in Lugano Origlio on refoundation of knowledge. Pupils coming from other own identity and own individual contribution it is tradition to have an exchange program EXPERIENCES educational paths are to the world. with other schools, mainly English-speaking admitted to corresponding Waldorf curriculum • LAND SURVEYING EXPERIENCE (from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, US, age class after individual and IBDP start converging. Language Exchange: from the Summer, and Israel, etc). The foreign students come to • POETRY dialogues between class at least for 2 months, the students will our school, and follow the lessons together • CLASS PLAY IN 4 LANGUAGES teachers, family and pupil. follow school classes in a Waldorf school with our pupils in the second part of the X It is also requested a letter • LANGUAGE EXCHANGE abroad, joining the exchange students that • HOSTING FOREIGN STUDENTS class. The following year (at the beginning of of motivation and a resume (cultural exchange the year before came to Lugano Origlio (cultural exchange XI class) it will be the Lugano Origlio student from previous school. programme – outgoing part) school. This immersive experience within programme – incoming part) to go abroad, attending lessons within the same curriculum but in a totally different exchange school. Every student chooses • HUMANITARIAN EXPERIENCE For the IBDP it is country will allow to develop independence, Class X provides a deep and extended and organizes, within the support of the recommended to enter in X international openness, and to practice dialogue along all aspects of the school school, the specific exchange in the country or XI class. However, until Class XI is a class where students live language. Lessons in Lugano Origlio start for curriculum: general education, Languages, of interest. All students are hosted by the concurrence of maximum important experiences in language all class at the beginning of November. Mathematics, History, Natural Sciences and a exchange families. number of students, also acquisition, international mindedness and wide range of artistic and artisanal subjects. admissions in XII are socially-active experiences, all elements that The humanitarian experience: at the end of the All subjects and the specific experiences are Class X theatre, uniting language and creativity: considered. In this case it is are important both for IB and for Waldorf year, and financed by yearly class activities, thought to allow young people to become at the beginning of the year the students required to have English at curriculum. all the class together is immersed to actively independent, self-confident and creative write an original play, by sourcing to different least at B level. support a charitable project abroad for two adults. literature models they have encountered, In this year, where all subjects reach a weeks. The project depends on class specific that they will bring into stage in at least 4 higher academic level, the literature is interests, and leads to the building of By expanding the horizons and understanding different languages. In this recital an active characterized by the figure of Parsifal, by the something that will remain to the community of contexts, conditions are created to role is also played by the foreign students recognition of the world geographic patterns, identified. It is accompanied by a class specifically deal with any future educational that come to our school in Spring for the 4 and by the main lesson of Embryology, in a teacher. course or professional career. language exchange experience. 5 CLASS IX EXPERIENCE, ATTENTION TO SOCIALITY, REACHING A NEW CLASSES I-VIII CONSCIOUSNESS THE WALDORF CYCLE

A new class is shaped with pupils GETTING TO KNOW coming from other schools. A unique Waldorf curriculum based THE BEAUTIFUL on experiences and exploration THROUGH • THEATRE HISTORY EXPERIENCE • FORESTRY • GEOLOGY AND VISIT • LESSONS FROM THE LIVELY WORLD RECOGNITION WITHIN SWISS TO SICILY VOLCANOS • LEARNING 4 LANGUAGES AND EU SCHOOL SYSTEM • CHIAROSCURO • ALL ASPECTS OF A PLAY

The Lugano Origlio Steiner School is recognized by Grade IX is the class of polarities. In this Along elementary and middle school, In Lugano Origlio 3 foreign languages are Canton authorities. In every moment of the cycle I-VIII the age children experience strong feelings and the teacher leads the students along a taught: French, German and English, besides pupils can move to the public school in Ticino and in Italy, all topics (Italian, History, Arts, Geography, curriculum able to provide appreciation Italian that is the key school language. where they are accepted and appreciated. Craftsmanship) are brought stressing the for everything is good and beautiful. differences and the comparisons, so that any Curriculum gives equal importance to At the end of the VIII grade a play is finalized. The school organizes preparation for privately held pupil can understand different visions and arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, music, Students along all year take care of all exams for the pupils belonging to VIII, IX or even X class find own unique point of view. art of movement, acting), craftsmanship aspects of preparation: choice of the play, who want to have a middle-years diploma to spend in (woodworking, ironwork, clay modeling, costumes projecting and tailoring, scenes, external Italian or EU countries. In case the families want The year starts with a strong social beaten copper, sewing and tailoring, spinning lights, sounds. A very strong experience, to join this opportunity, this needs to be clarified at the experience: in two weeks of forestry, led and weaving), life experiences (astronomy brought to scene in a professional way and beginning of year. by forestry corps and with the help of the through stars observation, gardening, sailing, open to the wide public. school teachers, pupils are engaged in a excursioning), and more classic subjects For the prosecution of high school studies within Steiner socially-relevant activity, shaping the class (Italian, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, high schools or within Switzerland, this middle-years community by working together. History), under the guide of the class teacher. diploma is not necessary, and the diploma can be Later on in the year the school organizes earnt, allowing to access all Swiss and international experiential Geology lessons in Sicily, 6 universities, without need of intermediate titles. spending one week visiting the Vulcanos. 7 values and traditions of others. We seek and The aim of all IB THE INTERNATIONAL IB LEARNER PROFILE evaluate a range of points of view and we are programmes is to develop As IB learners we strive to be: willing to grow from the experience. internationally minded BACCALAUREATE people who, recognizing MISSION Inquirers. We nurture our curiosity, Caring. We show empathy, compassion and their common humanity developing skills for inquiry and research. We respect. We have a commitment to service, and shared guardianship know how to learn independently and with and we act to make a positive difference in of the planet, help to others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain the lives of others and in the world around us. create a better and more our love of learning throughout life. Risk-takers. We approach uncertainty with peaceful world. Knowledgeable. We develop and use forethought and determination. We work The IB aims to develop inquiring, conceptual understanding, exploring independently and cooperatively to explore knowledgeable and caring young people who knowledge across a range of disciplines. We new ideas and innovative strategies. We help to create a better and more peaceful engage with issues and ideas that have local are resourceful and resilient in the face of world through intercultural understanding and global significance. challenges and change. and respect. Thinkers. We use critical and creative thinking Balanced. We understand the importance To this end, the organization works with skills to analyze and take responsible action of balancing different aspects of our lives schools, governments and international on complex problems. We exercise initiative – intellectual, physical and emotional – to organizations, to develop challenging in making reasoned, ethical decisions. achieve wellbeing for ourselves and others. programmes of international education and We recognize our interdependence with rigorous assessment. Communicators. We express ourselves other people and with the world in which we confidently and creatively in more than one live. These programmes encourage students language and in many ways. We collaborate around the world to become active, effectively, listening carefully to the Reflective. We thoughtfully consider the world compassionate and lifelong learners who perspectives of other individuals and groups. and our own ideas and experiences. We work understand that other people, with their to understand our strengths and weaknesses differences, can also be right. Principled. We act with integrity and honesty, in order to support our learning and personal with a strong sense of fairness and justice, development. and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes our actions and their consequences. valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help people Open-minded. We critically appreciate our own become responsible members of local, national cultures and personal histories, as well as the and global communities.

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