Our learners recently embarked on trips to Symbiosis International School or Indus International School to witness firsthand how the P5 PYP Exhibition was conducted at both these schools. These trips were not just an opportunity to observe but also a chance to learn and be inspired by our peers. At both schools, our learners were welcomed into a world of creativity and innovation. The P5 exhibition served as a demonstration of the students’ perseverance and commitment, as they had been working on their projects for several months.
Our students were particularly impressed by the depth of research and the variety of exhibits which involved skits, song and dance, charts, models, experiments and digital presentations. They noted how each project was not just a display of information but also a narrative of the students’ learning journeys.
The P5 exhibition served as evidence of the learners’ ability to connect their learning to real-world issues such as global warming, deforestation, animal welfare, water purification etc and then present their findings in a compelling manner. The projects covered a wide array of relevant topics which aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, that complement the PYP curriculum. Discussions with these P5 students provided further insights into the exhibition process. Our students learnt that seeing a project to completion required perseverance, collaboration, and effective communication. The shared experiences and tips from their peers at both schools which were both motivating and educational.
Back on home turf, the MIS P5 Exhibition served as a culmination of weeks of hard work and creativity for our Grade 5 learners. The exhibition was designed not only to display their projects but also to foster a sense of community and shared learning among learners. Our P4 learners had the unique opportunity to witness the P5 exhibition, gaining a preview of what they would be working towards in the coming year. Engaging with their P5 peers allowed the P4 learners to ask questions and learn about the practical aspects of preparing for the exhibition. These discussions highlighted the importance of time management, research skills, and the ability to take effective action.
These trips to Symbiosis and Indus International Schools, combined with our own PYP exhibition, provided the learners with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to create and present a successful project, encouraging our P4 learners to start thinking about their own exhibition projects. The creativity, enthusiasm, and hard work displayed by the P5 students at all three schools was motivating. The experiences and knowledge gained from this experience will surely influence how the MIS learners approach their own learning journeys, s they look forward to the upcoming academic year. Our community cannot wait to see how they apply this learning to their own exhibition projects.
Here are some testimonials of our learners’ reflection of PYPX:
The presentations at Symbiosis were very good. They had a lot of plays and songs related to their presentations which they made easy for us to understand. – Aarav P
I thought it was good. They had valid information and they talked about solutions. They made it fun and interesting with songs and drama. – Rajveer
I liked that Amber wrote a song for peace and justice. At Indus they created a model in the classroom to represent people throwing garbage in the seas and oceans and I liked that. – Arabella
When I visited Indus, I liked how they explained the research especially the Life under Water group. – Naman
I learnt more about the UNSDG goals and i liked the objects they made to represent these. – Yeowon
I like that for the UNSDG they make objects for what they talk about like Helena was talking about the saving trees and she made a box where we can grow a plant. – Apolena
I liked the games the MIS P5 students made to help us understand their topic. I really like the dice game where it asked you what you will do to help. – Jaivardhann
Complied by the P4 learning community