Oakville high school student scores highest marks possible in an IB course
Published July 14, 2022 at 5:29 pm
Oakville high school student Shanessa Furtado finished with the highest marks attainable in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.
The graduating St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School student finished with a seven out of seven in her history, biology, chemistry, mathematics and French courses, the highest score attainable in an IB course.
Furtado finished her 2021-22 school year scoring an impressive 44 out of 45 points in her studies.
“Being a part of St. Thomas Aquinas’ IB Diploma Programme has been one of the most rewarding challenges,” Furtado told the Halton Catholic District School Board. “The IB Programme has transformed me into a critical thinker, a strong communicator and a risk-taker.”
“Through components of the IB programme like the Extended Essay and CAS, I developed vital research skills and was able to explore various interests, such as creating a podcast,” she added.
Founded in 1968, the IB Programme offers students high quality and challenging educational courses at a worldwide community of schools. Schools must be authorized by IB to offer the Programme.
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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.
“The best part about the IB Programme was the people I had the privilege of knowing,” said Furtado, who will be taking the Integrated Science Program at McMaster University starting this September. “My like-minded peers and supportive teachers motivated me to work hard and grow. Over these past couple of years, my classmates, teachers and I have become a family, helping each other through the obstacles of the pandemic, online classes and IB exams.
“I believe my experience in the IB Programme has prepared me for the future and has made me into the student and individual I am today.”
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