Year 6

Where We Are in Place and Time: Provocation Activity

By Anna & Cullen

On the morning of February 19, 2026, we had a very scientific and exciting provocation with the whole class. The teachers who led the sessions were Ibu Siti, Ibu Lasin, Pak Casey, and Ibu Endang. The activity we did was to see, think, and wonder about old inventions brought in by the students and teachers. We had four stations, and all the inventions were amazing. Among the items were old-fashioned radios from the 1990s, also known as boomboxes. We also saw an antique tea kettle, old TV sets, and even BlackBerry and Nokia phones.

This was very interesting because we learned about inventions and innovations. We did not even know some of those items existed or how they worked. We learned how to use a boombox, a megaphone, and a complicated scale. Even though it was pretty challenging, everybody contributed, and we figured out how to use each one. The most impressive part for us was discovering how old some of the items were. There were antique locks that came from the early war with the Dutch, as well as items from the late 1990s.

At station one, there was an old coffee maker, an old TV, and a DVD player connected to the TV so it could play movies. At station two, there was a manual projector that we learned to use, along with one of the large Sony TVs. At station three, there was an old megaphone that we used to project our voices, a police siren, an old compass, and another projector. There was also a large radio that we operated by inserting a cassette or a CD, or by switching to the radio function. At station four, we had to write which item we found most interesting and explain why we chose it.

This provocation was designed to introduce our new unit, Inventions and Innovations. Our central idea is that inventions and innovations can improve people’s quality of life over time. Our lines of inquiry include factors that affect the person’s quality of life, as well as the circumstances and ways in which people invent and innovate.

Overall, this provocation helped us think about how inventions from the past have shaped our lives today. It prepared us to explore how future inventions and innovations might continue to improve people’s quality of life.

Year 6 PYP Exhibition

By Colin, Shafira, Haruka and Fatima

On February 5, 2026, the Year 6 students worked hard for their grand PYP Exhibition. On the exhibition day, the students used a wide range of skills to present and perform. Let us explore what the Year 6 students accomplished on this special day.

Firstly, we had a speech from our PYP Coordinator, Ibu Lasin, followed by a speech from the Head of School, Pak Howard, who shared what we had been working on over the past month.

To kick things off, the Year 6 students presented a memorable opening ceremony. It consisted of many traditional dances and performances, such as:

Sinnangar Tulo Dance
Violin performance of Vivaldi in A minor
“Babydoll” performance
Sajojo performance
Cik-Cik Periuk performance

At the end of the ceremony, everyone came on stage, the lights turned off, and we performed the “Tari Saman” dance wearing glow-in-the-dark gloves.

The PYP Exhibition showcased the learning process of the Year 6 students throughout their final year in primary school. It was centered on students’ passions and how they could take action to make a positive difference. Each group, pair, and individual researched a specific topic, explored different perspectives, and shared their understanding with the community. The exhibition was not only about presenting projects but also about demonstrating essential skills such as social skills, communication, critical thinking, and self-management.

During the exhibition, we showcased our projects to parents, teachers, and visitors from other schools. We discussed our topics, responded to questions, and shared what we had learned. In addition to presenting our research, many groups designed creative and interactive booth activities that connected to their topics.

Several booths featured hands-on activities. For example, visitors could decorate sugar cookies at the Culinary Arts booth by Fatima. The MBTI group, led by Haruka, Fabiolla, and Laim, organized a personality test activity related to their topic. The Chess group, consisting of Attaqi, Ahsan, and Rayyan, invited visitors to play chess. Meanwhile, the Music group, led by Naura and Rafli, prepared karaoke and musical chairs activities.

Although the activities were fun and engaging, each group had meaningful reasons for choosing them, as they reflected their research topics and helped visitors better understand their learning.

The Year 6 students gained a great deal from this experience, particularly in developing responsibility and confidence. Overall, the exhibition was both fun and valuable, and we were proud and satisfied with what we had accomplished. The PYP Exhibition will always remain a special memory for us.

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