The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

IB programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. - from the IBO mission statement.

Risk-takers approach their future and new opportunities with energy and faith in their ability to achieve. They learn how to analyze situations and become more confident and assertive when moving into uncharted territory. Doing so gives IB learners and the people around them courage to stand up for what's right.

Risk-Taker

Students who are RISK-TAKERS have courage to try new things. They try to solve problems in a lot of ways. They have the bravery to tell people what they think is right.

How can parents help to develop students who are Risk-Takers at home?

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If your child is feeling uneasy about trying something, encourage them to attempt it and then reflect on both whether they liked the activity and how it felt to try something new.

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You child might want to set some short-term goals. Consider activities that make him/her nervous. What are realistic goals for the week? Your child might set a goal to:

• Offer an opinion in class
• Spend one recess with someone they might not usually play with
• Order something different from the lunch menu
• Try an activity they haven't tried before

Be careful to explain to your child the difference between being a risk-taker by trying new things and doing dangerous things.

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