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Teachers, parents, and students who helped facilitate our virtual PYP Exhibition wrote comments to reflect about their experiences. Please, take a moment to check what they have to say!
Mentors: Teachers
Mentors: Teachers
Vilma E. Agel
Vilma E. Agel
Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
"In PYP every day brings a start for a new exploration journey, during which we value being part of a supporting and encouraging community . Mentoring our future generation as they observe life with their curious eyes, thoughtful minds, and caring hearts, I know that life will be better for all. Thank you Grade 5."
Suzan Jouljian
Suzan Jouljian
PYP Grade 5 Homeroom
"Mentoring PYPX is a fantastic way to connect with my learners.I am glad to be a facilitator who supports the students to be problem solvers and risk-takers.It is an amazing experience to celebrate achievements and successes with the students.I encourage all the educators to dive into such an awesome experience."
Tanya Finnel
Tanya Finnel
Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
"PYPX truly celebrates the power of learning! It allows each student's personality and creativity to shine through as they delve deep into their own individual passions.Every day I saw students demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning. It has been an exceptional joy to be a part of this process!"
Amal Mazloum
Amal Mazloum
PYP Grade 5 Homeroom
"PYPX is an amazing learning journey for both students and teachers, and as a new member to the PYP Community at Wellspring, I enjoyed every step!!"
Tala Atchan
Tala Atchan
Grade 5 Teaching Assistant
"PYPX is a great opportunity for students and teachers to endeavor in topics of their interests."
Waela Nehme
Waela Nehme
PYP Learning Diversity, Grade 5 e-Teacher
"The exhibition is a significant event for students, parents and school. Mentoring the PYPX is a valuable experience. I encourage any teacher in the PYP to take the opportunity to do so. You won't regret it!"
Nadine Daya
Nadine Daya
PYP Math and Science Subject Leader
"PYP Exhibition in the time of Covid 19! The PYP Exhibition was a key learning experience to celebrate how we were shaking the system and pushing the boundaries. This journey showcased evidence of learners exhibiting the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and taking ownership of their learning. Even under the circumstances of “social distancing”, Wellspring Learning Community was able to make this journey a successful one!"
Tasneem Akra
Tasneem Akra
PYP math teacher / PYP Math and Science Support
"I wait For PYPX from year to year as it is the time I build the closest relationship with my little inquirers. We grow together. We learn to teamwork, problem solve and accept our differences in the most civilized way. I also witness them skipping few months of growing!"
Lara Zantout
Lara Zantout
English as a Second Language(ESL) Teacher
"I have learned that PYPX is more than having students share what they have learned. It is an opportunity for them to share what they have learned about themselves as learners during their journey."
Rima El- Zaatari
Rima El- Zaatari
Grade 5 Arabic teacher & Level liaison
LET THEM FLY!"Learning is their journey....let them navigate.Push them to explore...watch them discover.Allow them to struggle... support their thinking.Encourage their questions..... and let them fly."
هبه طبّال
هبه طبّال
معلّمة الدّعم في اللّغة العربيّة للمرحلة الإبتدائيّة
"على الرّغم من المسافات والأحوال الرّاهنة الّتي أبعدتنا عن التّواجد مع التّلاميذ خلال فترة التّحضير للمعرض، إلّا أنّ ذلك لم يمنعنا من العمل بجهدٍ لكي يكون النّاتج النّهائيّ على أعلى المستويات."
هيلدا عسّاف
هيلدا عسّاف
مدرّسة اللّغة العربيّة للنّاطقين بها للصّفّين الثّالث والخامس أساسيّ
كما ويكون للمفاجأة في كلّ رحلة دور، أظهرت رحلة المعرض على مدى ثماني أسابيع الجوانب الإيجابيّة المخفيّة داخل كلّ شخصيّة من شخصيّات المجموعة، فبرز منهم المتقصّي، والباحث، والنّاقد، والمتواصل، والمفكّر ، والرّسّام والمؤلّفبالإضافة إلى المهارات الّتي تميّزوا بها، ما أنتج عملًا كاملًا متكاملًا يضاف إلى إنجازاتهم
Alissar Abi Haidar
Alissar Abi Haidar
Arabic subject leader for the school year 2019-2020
"Sometimes we repeat some ideas by habit, like you know you never stop learning. Well now, I strongly believe that each journey is a wonder and a wander. BEST example: PYPX at wellspring.Grade 5 students: THANK YOU from the heart."
سلام عيتاني
سلام عيتاني
منسّقة اللّغة العربيّة لقسم الرّوضات، ومعلّمة اللّغة العربيّة لصفّ الرّوضة الثّانية
لقد كانت تجربة العمل مع مجموعة من متعلّمي صفّ الخامس حول مشروع المعرض ( الرّوبوت التّعليميّ)، مُمّتعة ومفيدة بالنّسبة لي كما كانت بالنّسبة للمتعلّمين
Manal El Ghaziri
Manal El Ghaziri
Arabic as an Additional Language( AAL) Teacher
"PYPX was a great opportunity for me to learn and to help student meet their goals as a guide and resource. It was fun, rewarding and you feel that you have something to offer."
Nour Hassan
Nour Hassan
PYP Drama teacher
"Going on the PYPX journey for the first time felt like entering an empty stage, the first moments are filled with excitement, tension and wonder. Gradually, the journey is lit by the multiple resources of the young travelers. I was amazed to see how the students' understanding was flourishing, and their creativity deploying day after day. Exhibition? I'd rather call it an expedition!"
Rana Nader
Rana Nader
PYP Music teacher
"First time being a mentor in PYPX is an unforgettable experience for me. I am proud that the experience was eye-opening for the group about the importance of our traditional music, and I hope it will help spread awareness about our own musical culture."
Fouad Faraj
Fouad Faraj
MYP –PYP Music teacher
"Going on this journey as a PYPX mentor for the first time was challenging; yet unforgettable. With the instability, we managed to put everything in place. The students grew in every aspect during this experience."
Ramy Saad
Ramy Saad
PYP Visual Arts teacher
"Seeing the student’s choice of topics, their commitment and determination despite the actual reality, was my fuel to keep the learning wheel spinning."
Mohammad Harb
Mohammad Harb
PYP P.E Teacher
"It was a great pleasure helping my students to further explore their passion and reach their goalsI was so happy seeing them learning and responding to feedback and moving forward."
Jamil Tayar
Jamil Tayar
PYP P.E Teacher
"As a new teacher, mentoring was a great experience for me. It was a pleasure seeing the responsibility and independence students took in their learning. They showed a commitment to staying on time with their tasks and I was more than happy to be their mentor and offer some guidance along the way."
Luna Freidy
Luna Freidy
PYP Librarian
"Mentoring was such a rewarding and valuable experience , as I was engaged in the student's research skills presentation and planning I was given the chance to learn and reflect over some improvements in the library. It was a great opportunity to see students work collaboratively, plan and take responsibility of their initiated learning journey."
Rawan Adawi
Rawan Adawi
PYP ICT Teacher, Managebac Support
"Knowing that the students are now able to choose the right technology that would serve their needs - either for learning, designing or for presenting is just rewarding. I enjoyed the passion, commitment, and the late-night calls on Teams with the students to work on the PYPX project. It did not feel as if I was teaching the students, I was actually learning and inquiring with them."
Nanar Iknadiossian
Nanar Iknadiossian
PYP School Counselor
"It was a pleasure discussing mental health and social emotional wellbeing with our inquirers! They never cease to amaze me."
Loussine Momdjian
Loussine Momdjian
PYP Arabic support teacher
"Working with a team of creative members was a great experience.Our inquirers proved to be active, compassionate, knowledgeable and communicators as always. "
Raneem Alameh
Raneem Alameh
PYP Arabic Teacher/ Support Teacher
"It was great experience to work collaboratively with grade 5 students. Support their ideas and guide them through the path, and it was also new experience to do PYPX through virtual learning."
ريما الفرّان
ريما الفرّان
معلّمة لغة عربية كلغة ثانية
الرّغم من أنها تجربتي الثّالثة في رحلة التّحضير للمعرّض إلّا أنّني ما زلت أشعر بنفس الحماس، والسعادة تغمرني كلّما استطعنا تحقيق المزيد من التّقدّم ومشاهدة فرحة المتعلّمين بإتمام عملهم بثقة.
Samah Abou Ghazal
Samah Abou Ghazal
homeroom teacher in the early years- KG1 level
As an IB teacher I have always thought of how much PYP offers authentic teaching for children.Being a mentor this year and having the opportunity to help, mentor and live this experience made me realize that the PYPX holds all the knowledge that we offer the children in the years before and make it meaningful.I witnessed how how our children are acquiring real life knowledge and skills and become life-long learners.PYPX was a earning opportunity to me and so much fun to do, especially now that I know where my children are heading to."
Shireen Banna
Shireen Banna
Grade 2 PYP Homeroom Teacher and Grade Level Liaison
"I've been teaching the PYP for 6 years now. This is the first year I experience the PYPX, from the perspective of a mentor. The experience has been such a blast. I learned a lot from the students, and I was extremely impressed by their independence and commitment. The creative ideas and initiatives they thought about were inspiring. Taking action is an essential element of PYP; the grade 5 students have definitely proved to be PYP, action driven learners."
Dounia Houssami
Dounia Houssami
Grade 2 PYP Homeroom Teacher
"Mentoring my sweet inquirers was such a fruitful and rewarding journey.I was so impressed to see them work hard and grow as inquirers, learners, and individuals."
Mentors: Parents
Mentors: Parents
Ms. Maha Safa
Ms. Maha Safa
"The PYPX is a great opportunity for the grade 5 students to demonstrate what they have learned during their years in the pyp, focusing on the global problems around. Not only students are encouraged to reflect on their learning journey, but also we as mentors do. We learned over the years to focus more on the “WHY” of learning rather than the “ WHAT” of learning. A great journey and experience ahead of all of us throughout the years."
Ms. Majd Naamani
Ms. Majd Naamani
"Being a mentor in the PYP exhibition was a very rewarding and fulfilling experience for me. i watched and helped as the students worked with enthusiasm, used their creative thinking skills to analyze the information they were searching for, and used their knowledge to reflect on their findings. I now understand the importance of PYP in creating life long learners who are able to expand their own horizons and are better prepared for life beyond school."
Ms. Celina Jilwan
Ms. Celina Jilwan
"I found the PYPX experience nothing like I have ever experienced before. It is so enriching in the way it fosters the kids thinking and promotes their curiosity and teaches them how to reflect and share their thoughts. I believe it is the essential way to build thinkers and problem solvers and set them up for a lifetime of learning and achievement rather than just spoon feed them information it allows them to think for themselves and be much more engaged in their own learning."
Mr. Akram Kalache
Mr. Akram Kalache
"The PYPX topic that Lana selected was the Petrodollar. I thoroughly enjoyed being Lana’s mentor for her project. One of the exciting things about being Lana’s mentor for the project was it allowed us to discuss different aspects of her topic which gave Lana an insight and understanding of a topic she had no idea about until she began researching the project. As her mentor I can certainly tell you that when I was Lana’s age I had no idea what stagflation was but if you ask her now she can answer it. This topic in particular allowed Lana to familiarize herself with concepts and subjects that many students normally don’t grasp or become familiar with until they are a bit older. As her mentor it was very interesting that Lana’s topic came at a time when our own country was having issues with fuel, oil and the currency as it related to the US dollar so it gave us the perfect opportunity to relate the topic to our own backyard and the impact it is having today at the present time on our economy. I can certainly say that it is very rewarding for me as a parent and mentor to see Lana learn things as a result of the project about history and our present time that she wouldn’t be aware of at this age had she not had the opportunity to undertake the project. Lana spent many hours researching and interviewing people for the project which was character building for her as well. I really enjoyed discussing, questioning and debating Lana about the topic as she complied the information for her project."
Mr. Khaled Abou Taam
Mr. Khaled Abou Taam
"I liked helping my daughter because I am a Lebanese person and I know a lot of things about the government in Lebanon, in the past and now and I have experienced a lot of things when the government did major things."
Design Staff
Design Staff
Malek Salam
Malek Salam
Grade 4 Student
"It was a wonderful experience to build this website and help the Grade 5 students share their Ideas. I would repeat this experience again if I got a chance. It was such a fun and rewarding journey building the website with Ms.Luna Ms.Rawan and Mohammed."
Mohammed Majed
Mohammed Majed
Grade 5 Student
"It was very fun doing this with Malek, Ms. Luna, and Ms. Rawan, for the PYPX. I hope you like it."
Haizea Bengoa Castells
Haizea Bengoa Castells
Grade 5 Student
"My experience helping create the poster was fun and a bit weird. it was weird because you have the urge to do it right and its scary if you do it wrong, but apart from that it was so fun having the meetings and looking at the poster and editing it. in my opinion the poster turned out really good. Overall i think we did a good job."
Sasha Jaber
Sasha Jaber
Grade 5 Student
"Since I'm very into art, participating in the invitation design, was one of the best part of my PYPX journey."
Celine Sleiman
Celine Sleiman
Grade 5 Student
"I have had so much fun making the invitation for the PYPX I had fun working as a team with Thalia, Haizea, Miss Luna, Miss Rawan, Miss Ola And Miss Salia."
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