Students of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme are outstanding examples of inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people.
We are pleased to announce that Sofia Silva, a graduating student of the IB Programme for the 2022-2023 school year scored an impressive 43 out of 45 possible points in her studies! Sofia finished with a 7 out of 7 in her Business Management, Biology, Economics, Mathematics and French courses; the highest score attainable in an IB course.
”I believe that graduating from St. Thomas Aquinas’ IB Diploma Programme has been one of the most rewarding decisions I have made. Although rigorous and challenging, the knowledge I gained in the process has unlocked my curiosity and has forged the way I see the world. The holistic nature of the program helped me become confident in a range of subject areas, including economics, biology and french, equipping me for any career path I wanted to choose,” said Sofia.
“It has also helped me develop personalized study habits and learn time management skills that I am ready to apply in university. This includes making time for creative, active, and service-oriented activities through components such as CAS, teaching me that the key to academic success is also rooted in a balanced schedule that nurtures our human nature,” she added.
“However, the most valuable takeaway from my IB experience is the supportive community that was fostered by my fellow students and staff. Through all the adversities we faced, I always felt encouraged and motivated by my classmates and teachers, and I am so proud of our collective achievements throughout this journey. I am so grateful for the community and learnings the IB has gifted me with, and I am so excited to see how it will help lead to our eventual success in our post-secondary endeavours!”
We wish Sofia all the best as she begins her studies in the International Relations Program at the University of Toronto in the fall of 2023!
Quick Facts:
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School in Oakville received accreditation to offer the IB Diploma Programme to students in March, 2012.
- The IB Diploma Programme curriculum is made up of six subject groups, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay. Read more about the IB DP curriculum here.
About the IB Programme
Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme offers high quality and challenging educational courses to a worldwide community of schools. Schools must be authorized by IB to offer the Programme. Learn more: www.ibo.org.