Dear parents and caregivers, 

As the PYP Coordinator and someone who works closely with your children every day. I would like to take a moment to discuss something truly special that occurs in the final year of the PYP: the Exhibition.

This milestone isn’t just a school event or a showcase of projects. It’s the moment when everything our students have learned over the years, their ability to ask questions, collaborate with others, solve real-world problems, and reflect on who they are, comes together in a way that is deeply personal, meaningful, and empowering.

I’ve seen firsthand how transformative the Exhibition process can be. It challenges students to take ownership of their learning, to explore their passions, and to take action on issues they care about. But just as importantly, it gives us, as educators and parents, a chance to step back and witness who they are becoming.

I’m sharing this with you now because your support, encouragement, and understanding will make all the difference. When students feel trusted and empowered by the adults around them, they thrive, and the Exhibition becomes something far greater than a final project. It becomes a celebration of identity, voice, and growth.

Celebrating Growth: Understanding the Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition

The PYP Exhibition is the culminating, collaborative experience in the final year of the Primary Years Programme. It is designed to be a notable opportunity for students to develop, demonstrate, and reflect on their knowledge, conceptual understandings, skills, and the attributes of the IB learner profile. This event serves as a powerful demonstration of student agency and the collective support provided by the entire learning community

At Global Jaya School, we believe the Exhibition is much more than a project or a presentation. It is a celebration of student agency, voice, and action.

Student Agency and Ownership

The Exhibition is grounded in student ownership:

Student-Initiated: Students choose the issue or theme, develop the central idea, and frame their lines of inquiry.
Student-Designed: They co-create learning goals and success criteria, and reflect on their own progress.
Collaborative: Students work closely with peers, mentors, and teachers, learning how to give and receive feedback.

What Does It Look Like at GJS?

At Global Jaya School, we are proud to host two exhibitions this year:

• Year 6 Exhibition on February 5, 2026

• Year 5 Exhibition on April 14, 2026

This year, both exhibitions will be framed under the transdisciplinary theme “Who We Are”—an inquiry into the nature of self, beliefs and values, health and well-being, relationships, and what it means to be human.

Our students may explore personal and societal topics such as:

• Identity and culture

• Physical, Mental, and Emotional Well-being

• Belonging and inclusion

• Beliefs, values, and personal expression

• Human connections and communication

How Can Families Support?

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in the success of the Exhibition. You can support by:

• Talking with your child about their topic and helping them reflect

• Encouraging them to set goals and manage their time

• Providing access to experts, books, or community connections

• Celebrating progress, not just outcomes

• Attending the final Exhibition and asking thoughtful questions
  
  

While it’s natural to want to help, it’s important that all thinking, creating, and presenting come from the students themselves. The Exhibition is their moment to shine as capable, independent learners.

We look forward to welcoming you to the upcoming PYP Exhibitions in 2026. These will be powerful moments to celebrate student learning, creativity, and courage. More than a final presentation, the Exhibition is a launchpad for lifelong inquiry and action.

Together, as educators, families, and community members, we continue to nurture learners who are not only knowledgeable but also compassionate and committed to making a difference.

Sincerely, 

Lasin Ilbay 

PYP Coordinator