Welcome to PYPx 2022!
We did it! Congratulations to everyone involved in our PYPX Journey this year!
Our Virtual Art Gallery
Taking Action - April 25-29
This week students are:
Practicing their presentations
Reflecting and acting on feedback given
Finalizing any plans for Action (Action may take place during or after PYPX concludes)
Adding finishing touches to their Learning Journeys
Setting up their presentation space at home
Presenting to groups of students, teachers, mentors & parents.
Making Sense - April 18-22
This week the students are:
Editing Digital Presentation
Action - complete how action will be shared
Meeting with Mentors
Reflecting on their Learning Journey
Practice giving Presentation
Receiving and acting on feedback
Individual Artistic Expression (optional)
Making Sense - April 11-15
This week the students are:
Making Sense of Research
Research Follow-up
Revise, Edit, Publish Written Expression
Plan Action
Take Action (if doing it during PYPX)
Continuing to meet with mentors
Collecting Primary sources (interviews & surveys)
Reflecting on their Learning Journey
Complete Digital Presentation
Individual Artistic Expression (optional)
Sorting Out - April 4 - 8
This week the students are:
Working on their Written Expression
Continuing Research
Planning their Action
Considering how they will present
Continuing to meet with mentors
Organizing interviews
Reflecting on their Journey so far
Sorting Out - March 28 - April 1
This week the students are:
Contacting and meeting with their Mentors
Collecting primary and secondary sources
Building on their research
Thinking about how they might hook their audience
Beginning to think about action
Reflecting in their Thinking Groups
Finding Out - March 18 - 25
We hope that everyone is enjoying their holiday this week. If you have a chance feel free to:
Continue Reading
Continue notetaking using a note-taking strategy in your notebook
Add to your Technical Vocabulary List
Add to your resource collection and bibliography
I'm feeling kind of nervous but kind of excited. I'm excited because it's the first time I'll do it but I'm a bit worried because I'm not sure if I'll have enough time. - Viviane - 5S
"I'm feeling challenged and a little bit nervous about PYPX." - Soichiro 5E
Tuning In - March 10 - 18
This week the students are:
Looking at Passions, Talents and Strengths
Writing their Lines of Inquiry
Writing their Central Ideas
Finding out about Key Concepts
Reflecting on ATL Skills and Learner Profile Attributes
Setting goals
Thinking about their Artistic Expression
Grade 6 students shared their PYPX experience!
"Your ACTION is helping a problem you notice or spreading awareness about a topic" - Shinsei Gr 6
"At the start everyone is nervous and then I felt more confident." - Lei Gr 6
"Organisation is important." - Melina Gr 6
"The Learning Journey highlights all of your important steps in your journey - it's a metaphor for your PYPx."- Shayaan Gr 6
"Be professional with your emails." - Iman Gr 6
"PE can connect to your issue." - Martin Gr 6
PYPX Checklist
Please find the PYPX Student Checklist here! Remember to look back if you have any questions about the requirements for your PYPX this year.