PYP
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Beaumaris North Primary School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorised to teach the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). It is an internationally recognised programme and provides the framework for implementing the Victorian Curriculum.
The aim of all IBO programmes is to develop internationally minded people who recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help create a better and more peaceful world.
The Primary Years Programme is a programme of teaching and learning that focuses on the education of the whole person emphasising intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth whilst also involving the traditions of learning languages, humanities, mathematics, sciences and the arts. In order to promote this development, you will see there is an emphasis on recognising and developing the attributes of the IB Learner Profile in conjunction with acknowledgment of the demonstration of particular Attitudes. The ‘Learner Profile Action Board’ is a focal point in each classroom.
The ‘Learner Profile’ and ‘PYP Attitudes’ are displayed in every classroom and around the school along with the School values – Essential Agreement on a variety of topics including expected classroom and playground behaviour.
IB learners strive to be:
Learner Profile
- Inquirers
- Knowledgeable
- Thinkers
- Communicators
- Principled
- Open-Minded
- Caring
- Risk-takers
- Balanced
- Reflective
PYP Attitudes
Action in the PYP
- Appreciation
- Commitment
- Confidence
- Cooperation
- Creativity
- Curiosity
- Empathy
- Enthusiasm
- Independence
- Integrity
- Respect
- Tolerance
Five Essential Elements of the PYP
- The acquisition of essential knowledge.
- The mastery of skills.
- Development of conceptual understanding.
- Demonstration of positive attitudes.
- Taking of responsible action.
Transdisciplinary Themes
- Who We Are
- Where We Are In Place & Time
- How We Express Ourselves
- How The World Works
- How We Organise Ourselves
Unit of Inquiry
Students explore the six transdisciplinary themes through Units of Inquiry throughout the year. The Units of Inquiry that your child will be exploring each term are available in our Year Level Information and posted on Compass as they commence. An update on the Units of Inquiry being explored is also provided each term in our Curriculum News.
Please note that the Curriculum News – Current Unit of Inquiry & Specialist News can always be found under the heading LOOKING FOR SOMETHING? on the newsfeed.
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