6th Grade Parent Meeting

The PYP Exhibition

• A student-led in-depth, collaborative and transdisciplinary inquiry where STUDENTS identify, investigate, offer solutions, and take action to real-life issues or problems.

• A culminating experience that requires students to apply their learning and reflect upon their journey through the PYP.

What is it?

PYP Exhibition

• This is the students’ voice!

• What encourages students?

• What are students passionate about?

• What can students do to make a difference in our community or world?

• How can the students take action?

Students’ choice

• To provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning.

• To unite students, teachers, parents, and other members of the school community in a collaborative experience that incorporates the essential elements of the PYP.

• To CELEBRATE the transition of learners from PYP to Middle Years Program.

Purpose of the exhibition

Parent Roles Mentor Roles Student Roles Communicate with

homeroom teacher Be aware of student’s

progress Be available as a resource to

any student Encourage student’s

independence in inquiry/preparation of medium

Attend final presentation

Monitor student progress Document meetings Support students in weekly

goals Suggest /provide resources Aid in interpreting difficult

information Offer suggestions for action Assist with focus to

topic/central idea Help with organization Communicate with teachers

Be responsible Use time wisely Take ownership Use various sources for your

information Be academically honest Document progress of your

inquiry in your reflections Demonstrate an

understanding of the components of the PYP that have been used within the inquiry

Celebrate learning by presenting the Exhibition to the community

Help us Encourage your child to make a change in the world!