PYP
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE

WELCOME TO PYP LRC!

The PYP Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is more than just a library, it is a vibrant hub where curiosity takes flight. With an extensive collection of over 26,000 print books and 1,000 eBooks, we are dedicated to supporting every student's journey in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Explore, discover, and let your imagination grow with us!

GENERAL RULES AND POLICIES

Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 07:15 AM – 04:00 PM
Borrowing Policy: Students may borrow a maximum of 3 books for a duration of 2 weeks.
Renewals: Books may be renewed up to two times, provided the item has not been reserved by another student.
Overdue & Replacement: If a book is not returned on time, the library will issue up to three reminder notices. If a student is unable to return the book, it must be replaced either by paying the replacement cost or by providing a new copy with the same title and publisher.
Library Etiquette: Please maintain a quiet atmosphere and refrain from bringing food or drinks into the library.
Lunch Break Access: During lunch time, students are welcome to use the Library Research Area and Library Collaborative Area. Please collect an LRC Access Card from the Administration Office before entering.

PYP LRC NEWS UPDATE

📰 August LRC Newsletter is Now Live!

Catch up on all the exciting updates, student leadership milestones, and library transformations happening at the PYP LRC this month!

In This Edition:

📚 Genre Shelving Makeover: Discover our newly color-coded English Fiction collection grouped by story genres.
🌟 New Student Librarians: Meet our young leaders driving student agency and monthly literacy projects.
🕵️‍♂️ LRC Orientation Highlights: See how Grades 1–6 mastered library skills through hands-on games and inquiry quests.

Curious to see more? You can find the full stories and event highlights in the latest edition of our newsletter.

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🌟Empowering Student Agency: Welcoming Our New Student Librarians!

We are thrilled to introduce our new cohort of Student Librarians for this academic year! These passionate young leaders are taking active agency in promoting a vibrant reading culture across our school community.

Far beyond standard daily library assistance, our Student Librarians are peer mentors and event facilitators who drive monthly literacy initiatives aligned with the IB Learner Profile attributes:

Monthly IB Profile Activities: From setting up multilingual greeting corners to hosting lunchtime knowledge challenges and guiding peer inquiry quests.
Entrepreneurship & Event Leadership: Developing real-world project management, marketing, customer service, and budget management skills by taking full ownership of major library projects, such as organizing our upcoming October Book Fair.

Be sure to say hello and congratulate our Student Librarians when you see them wearing their vests in the LRC!

Action-Packed LRC Orientation: Learning Through Play & Inquiry

This month, Early Years and PYP students re-explored our library spaces through interactive, hands-on orientation activities designed for each grade level. Each session combined library etiquette with practical applications of the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills.

🏃‍♂️ Grades 1 & 2: "Stand Up for Right, Sit Down for Wrong"

Younger students participated in an energetic movement game to reinforce positive library behavior. When presented with visual scenarios—such as quiet reading, playing board games calmly, or proper book handling versus running around or leaving snacks on tables—students made quick, active decisions about respectful behavior in shared spaces.

Learner Profile Attributes: Principled, Reflective, Caring
ATL Skills: Self-Management, Social, Thinking Skills

🕵️‍♀️ Grades 3 & 4: "Book Discovery Games"

Working in small groups across 5 stations, students became library detectives. Given 4 minutes per station, teams investigated stacks of books to discover common features—comparing cover designs, author names, Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) numbers, and back-cover synopses. Afterwards, they presented their findings and practiced returning books accurately to their matching shelves

Learner Profile Attributes: Thinkers, Communicators
ATL Skills: Thinking, Communication Skills

🏃‍♂️ Grades 5 & 6: "The DDC Codebreakers: Inquiry Quest"

Upper PYP students put their independent research skills to the test in a fast-paced, timed inquiry mission! Teams drew topic cards and independently navigated the non-fiction section using the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system to locate 5 accurate information sources. This challenge demonstrated their deep understanding of library organization for research, while reinforcing library etiquette like whisper-mode teamwork and respectful shelf-marker use.

Learner Profile Attributes: Inquirers, Communicators
ATL Skills: Research, Thinking, Communication Skills

New Arrival Books!

Fuel your curiosity with our latest resources for students and educators.

SAY HI TO YODA!

YODA stands for Yearner Outcomes Digital Access. Connecting your thirst for knowledge with our resources. Go discover our collection for your grade's Units of Inquiry!