Who We Are

Transdisciplinary Theme

'Who we are'

Central Idea

Different perspectives influence the way we treat each other

As an International Baccalaureate world school, authorised to teach the Primary Year’s Programme, we explore six transdisciplinary themes each year. 

During the first unit, the Year 5 students will be exploring perspective and how different perspectives can impact relationships. Understanding that people see and experience the world in different ways helps students develop empathy, respect, and open-mindedness—important skills for both learning and life. 

As part of this unit, students will collaboratively create an Essential Agreement, a shared set of values and expectations that will guide their interactions and learning throughout the year. This agreement will serve as a foundation for building a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, where all voices are heard and respected. 

By referring to the Essential Agreement regularly, students will be reminded of the importance of considering different perspectives and maintaining positive relationships with their peers.

Key Concepts

• perspective
• responsibility

Lines of Inquiry

• The meaning of perspective
• Understanding perspectives
• Characteristics of respectful relationships
• Establishing a harmonious community

Action

Action in the PYP is initiated independently by the student as a result of the learning process. Action may be bringing a book or artefact related to the inquiry to school, or student-initiated drawings/posters/research. We celebrate our students’ ACTION every day in our classrooms. If you see your children taking independent action at home encourage them to share their action with their class.

Approaches to learning

• Social: being a productive team member and accepting responsibility
• Communication: listening and speaking
• Thinking: associating rights with responsibilities, identifying differing perspectives
• Self-Management: effective use of time, actively following the Essential Agreement
• Open Minded: understand different points of view

The Year 5 Team

Mr Angus Ross, Ms Jenna Morecroft, Miss Brooke Vincent & Mr Peter Stanbrook.

The Year 5 Team

Miss Lauren Lowers/Mrs Kate Boston, Mrs Janelle Diggins, Mr Grant Rounsley and  Mrs Christine Gill