by Matthew RICHMOND | May 18, 2023 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
International-Mindedness What is international-mindedness? International-mindedness means having a global perspective and understanding that we are all connected to the world. It involves taking responsibility for each other and recognizing the complexity of our...
by Matthew RICHMOND | May 11, 2023 | The Grades
Grade 6 Primary Years Programme Exhibition It has been a particularly busy week in Grade 6 as for the past two days we have been celebrating the PYP Exhibition (PYPX). The Grade 6 students have been sharing their learning with the whole school community and it has...
by Matthew RICHMOND | May 4, 2023 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
The PYP curriculum framework centers around the key concept of agency, which is interwoven across the three pillars of the curriculum: the learner, learning and teaching, and the learning community. In the PYP, everyone involved in the school community has the...
by Matthew RICHMOND | Apr 19, 2023 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
5 Ways you could support your child as a PYP parent We are often asked for suggestions as to ways in which parents may support their child at home. Below are five possible ways you can assist your child’s learning at home, whether it’s formal education...
by Matthew RICHMOND | Apr 13, 2023 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
What is inquiry in the PYP? A key feature of an International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP education is how students are supported to take ownership of their learning and to learn through guided inquiry. So, what does it mean to learn through inquiry and how does the IB...
