Even our youngest learners benefit from being a part of the global IB network. Since its inception, the International Baccalaureate Organization has aimed to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people “to help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect”.

This has never been more true than the current uncertain circumstances brought on by the Covid pandemic. The IB Learner attributes have instilled a deep resilience in the students and allows them to be well prepared for what lies ahead, while remaining compassionate towards the community.

What does it mean to be knowledgeable, principled, reflective, open minded, balanced and caring through times of global challenge? How can we be thinkers, communicators, and risk takers whether we are learning from school or at home? How do our personal actions support collective action?

Young children are likely to feel empowered by contributing to a common goal. "By wearing a mask, you’re protecting your friends from getting any of your germs, and the masks they wear are protecting you — it’s the principled thing to do.’” PYP students are gaining a better understanding of taking care of others. They are caring and want to do the right thing, which is why framing the conversation like this may help them get on board.

The flexibility and dynamism of IB curriculum enables educational processes to operate within new teaching and learning environments. The IB pedagogical approach fosters innovative methodology and prepares students to face any learning obstacles they might come across