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...
by Matthew RICHMOND | Apr 6, 2023 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
The PYP Exhibition: What is the PYP Exhibition? Grade 6 students have been busy this week (as always!) as they have started the main research phase for their upcoming PYP Exhibition. I would like to use this as an opportunity to talk about the PYP Exhibition and its...
by Matthew RICHMOND | Mar 30, 2023 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
PYP Learner Profiles – Grade 2: Culture is created by what people do and say Last week, I wrote about science in the PYP classroom. This week, I would like to talk about another key part of our programme, the IB PYP learner profiles. The IB programmes want...
