Parent of Carolyn (PYP 5) and Katie (PYP 3)
As an educator myself, I want to make sure my children get the best education possible. I was unfamiliar with the IB program before we came to Barbados, and had to do some research. Now I am a complete convert, and I hope we can find IB curriculae at future schools when we move. Codrington is small, hands-on, and provides a very personalized education. During my daugthers’ time at Codrington, I have been impressed with the way the IB program uses a six-week unit or theme to teach all the core skills (literacy, numeracy, writing, etc), which makes the learning relevant. Codrington is teaching children to be THINKERS, not just memorize answers. The classes are not quiet, with children copying down answers from the board and drilling for exams… instead, the children are discussing ideas, working together to find solutions, visiting other classrooms, and taking field trips. They are learning to be compassionate, to be well-balanced, and kind. The school is a family. The teachers are challenging but caring. The students learn as much from each other as from their teachers, and the older students mentor the younger ones across the campus. Codrington is constantly building and growing, with new renovations and additions each year, but the historical sweetness of the 100 year old campus has charm that balances the modern state of the art instruction taking places within its walls. Codrington, we will miss you!