The PYP Exhibition

encouraging in-depth, collaborative inquiry

In the final year of the PYP, students, carry out an extended, in-depth, collaborative project known as the PYP exhibition.

This involves students working collaboratively to conduct an in-depth inquiry into real life issues or problems. Students collectively synthesise all of the essential elements of the PYP in ways that can be shared with the whole school community.

It also provides teachers with a powerful and authentic process for assessing student understanding.

The exhibition represents a unique and significant opportunity for students to exhibit the attributes of the IB learner profile developed throughout their engagement with the PYP.

It also provides schools and students with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the transition of learners to the next phase of their education.

Reference: http://www.ibo.org/programmes/primary-years-programme/curriculum/assessed-curriculum/

Our Grade 5 students spent the last 6-8 weeks ( though you can say last 5 years) preparing for the Exhibition. They thoughtfully considered projects that were personally meaningful to them and have discovered through the process how to take purposeful action to make the world a better place. As IB learners they have encapsulated the Learner Profile by demonstrating all of the 10 profile traits throughout this process.

We should be very proud of their teachers, Ms Lauren Edwards and Mr Jeff Edwards, their mentors and all their teachers past and present for guiding them with such loving care. We are also thankful to their parents for their support of the PYP program and their children.

Congratulations Grade 5. You have acted with integrity, respect and enthusiasm in the effort you have applied.