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PRIMARY AND EARLY YEARS WELCOME TO VIS PRIMARY SCHOOL! As I’ve moved into my second year at VIS, I feel more of the same excitement I did when I first arrived. My energy and optimism are fueled by the fact that we continue to push toward new frontiers, pursue higher aspirations and achieve results that place us among international schools across the globe. Since the start of the school year we have developed a student council, rapidly improved our reading and writing practices, have had many exciting, successful exit points, and have continued to explore student voice and choice in our classrooms. In a school such as ours that is constantly raising the bar in what defines educational excellence centred around kindness, there are many stories to tell that go beyond the pages of this publication. Our students are building a robust collection of experiences at Verita. At VIS, we do not expect students to bend to a fixed model of traditional school models. Instead, we adapt to the needs of each student by offering a myriad of opportunities for learning. Our ultimate goal is to provide the students on our campus with unique approaches to learning that match their intellect, as well as their social, emotional and physical needs. I could continue with examples of how we continue to invest in areas of service, leadership, inquiry and learning, but I hope my point is clear. In this next half of the school year, when you have opportunities to meet with your child’s teachers I encourage you to let them know what you think best motivates your son or daughter. Our commitment to partnering with parents means among other things that we want to learn how to best cater to your children from understanding your intimate knowledge of them. In doing so, we avoid the trap of being just an ordinary “one-size-fits-all” school and instead, can lead as an exceptional school where all individuals find their unique fit. Mason McCormick Principal of Primary "Our school’s mission calls us to inspire students and the only way we can truly do this is if we tap into what motivates each individual learner" VERITA INSIGHTS  |  11