Celebrating success -

British Council International School Award re-accreditation!

Mrs Hendon-John receiving our award from our MP Royston Smith

The Polygon School has been awarded, after re-accreditation, the British Council’s prestigious full International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life work in today’s world.

Mr Patchell would like to thank everybody for all of their help with our international work as it is a fantastic achievement for our school in gaining re-accreditation.   He also hopes Mrs Hendon-John enjoys the International Schools Award Ceremony in London - 27.11.2017, where she may have the opportunity to meet our MP.

Sir Ciarán Devane, CEO of the British Council, said: ‘The school’s fantastic international work has rightfully earned it this prestigious award. The International School Award is a great chance for schools to demonstrate the important work they’re doing to bring the world into their classrooms. Embedding an international dimension in children’s education ensures that they are truly global citizens and helps prepare them for successful lives and careers in an increasingly global economy.’

The International School Award encourages and supports schools to develop:
· An international ethos embedded throughout the school
· A whole school approach to international work
· Collaborative curriculum-based work with a number of partner schools
· Year-round international activity
· Involvement of the wider community