One of the key aspects of being at Westlink is the IB Learner Profile. No matter which pathway a student chooses, all students will be expected to develop the following attributes.
- Inquisitive – Students nurture their curiosity and learn to work both independently and with others. In doing so, they become life-long learners.
- Knowledgeable – Students build a foundation of significant knowledge and skills, which they can apply to create new knowledge. Students also engage with issues and ideas that have both local and global significance.
- Thinking – Students use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze, solve complex problems and make good decisions.
- Communication – Students can express themselves confidently and purposefully in at least two languages, as well as use the language of mathematics.
- Principled – Students understand that we all need principles by which to live. These should include integrity, honesty, fairness, justice as well as respect for others. Students are able to take responsibility for their actions.
- Open-minded – Students show respect for the views, values and traditions of other individuals and cultures and seek to evaluate a range of points of view.
- Caring – Students show compassion and empathy towards the needs of others, and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
- Risk-taking – Students approach new or unfamiliar situations without anxiety but with determination, resilience and courage.
- Balanced – Students understand the importance of balancing different aspects of their lives — intellectual, physical, and emotional — to achieve well-being for themselves and others. Students recognize the interdependence between people and the world in which we live.
- Reflective – Students thoughtfully consider the world and their own ideas and experience. They work to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, which supports their learning and personal development.
