Celebrating 25 Years of the PYP at Mahindra International School

Mahindra International School celebrated a significant milestone on September 9th—the 25th anniversary of the Primary Years Programme (PYP). As the first school in India and the 21st in the world to adopt the PYP on September 8, 1999, this celebration was one for the history books! The day was filled with joy, learning, and sweet treats like chocolate brownies and ice cream.

The Early Years (EY1) learners kicked off the celebrations by listening to *Join in and Play* by Cheri J Meiners. This delightful story focused on important social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and communicating. After the story, students demonstrated these skills by illustrating how they practice them during play. Most chose to bring their ideas to life through colorful illustrations.

EY2 students dove into a reflective activity that focused on the learner profile attributes of risk-taker and caring. They shared personal stories of how they’ve embodied these traits in their own lives. The activity provided an opportunity for self-reflection and allowed students to appreciate these qualities in their peers. Additionally, the class began creating a list of 25 things they love about MIS, in true celebratory fashion!

The P2 learners celebrated by listening to the story *Pezzettino* by Leo Lionni during their Information Literacy lesson. The tale, about a little piece on a journey of self-discovery, resonated with the students as they identified key learner profile attributes in the story. They worked in pairs to create word clouds representing these attributes, sparking insightful discussions on self-discovery and belonging.

P1 students explored the PYP by engaging in group activities focused on the Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills and the learner profile attributes. Their station-based activities deepened their understanding of the PYP’s core concepts, fostering collaboration and critical thinking.

EY3 learners excitedly engaged with the classic tale of *Jack and the Beanstalk*, making connections between the story and the learner profile attributes. After reading, they constructed a beanstalk using natural materials and practiced measuring it with a tape measure, all while comparing the storybook to the film version.

Across all grades, the day was a wonderful reflection of the school’s commitment to the PYP, and every activity allowed learners to engage with the programme in creative and meaningful ways. Here’s to 25 years of inspiring young minds!

Human systems and economic activities	The study of how and why people construct organizations and systems; the ways in which people connect locally and globally; the distribution of power and authority.
Social organization and culture	The study of people, communities, cultures and societies in the ways in which individuals, groups and societies interact with each other.
Continuity and change through time	The study of the relationships between people and events through time; the past, its influences on the present and its implications for the future; people who have shaped the future through their actions.
Human and natural environments	The study of the distinctive features that give a place its identity; how people adapt to and alter their environment; how people experience and represent place; the impact of natural disasters on people and the built environment.
Resources and the environment	The interaction between people and the environment; the study of how humans allocate and manage resources; the positive and negative effects of this management; the impact of scientific and technological developments on the environment.

Living things	The study of the characteristics, systems and behaviours of humans and other animals, and of plants; the interactions and relationships between and among them, and with their environment.
Earth and space	The study of planet Earth and its position in the universe, particularly its relationship with the sun; the natural phenomena and systems that shape the planet and the distinctive features that identify it; the infinite and finite resources of the planet.
Materials and matter	The study of the properties, behaviours and uses of materials, both natural and human-made; the origins of human-made materials and how they are manipulated to suit a purpose.
Forces and energy	The study of energy, its origins, storage and transfer, and the work it can do; the study of forces; the application of scientific understanding through inventions and machines. (IBO, 2009)

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