Information for parents on the Year 6 PYP Exhibition at Khartoum International Community School.

1. KICS PYP Exhibition
2013

3. What is the PYP Exhibition?
• An inquiry that the students have an interest in.
• A culminating project for the PYP.
• An inquiry that uses students learning from
previous years.
• An experience that uses the essential elements
of the PYP.
• A demonstration of how students can take
action as a result of their learning.
• A celebration of who our students are as
learners.

4. Skill development
• Communication Skills
• Social Skills
• Research Skills
• Self-management Skills
• Thinking Skills

5. Central Idea:
“Education is the most powerful
weapon which you can use to
change the world.”
Nelson Mandela

6. Students should demonstrate:
appreciation, commitment,
confidence, cooperation,
creativity, curiosity, empathy,
enthusiasm, independence,
integrity, respect and tolerance

7. How much time do students spend
working on the exhibition?
• Students began brainstorming ideas and
concepts in December.
• Students are now spending 8 weeks on
their inquiries.
• Students still have Maths and Language
daily (and all subject lessons as normal).

8. Presentation
• Students present the results of their
inquiries on April 22nd.
• Students will also perform on the
presentation night to demonstrate
their learning in all subjects.

9. Where are we now?
• Students have selected and researched
their issues.
• We are now in the ‘action’ stage where
students attempt to solve their issue.
• We are encouraging students to make
their action meaningful, and at least
some of it sustainable.

10. Assessment
• Rubrics assess the skills, processes and
attitudes.
• Though the end product is assessed the
emphasis is on the process.

11. 2013 Exhibition Groups
Orphanage
Pollution
Smoking
Nutrition
Bullying
Mother Tongue

12. IB Learner Profile
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective

13. Parental Support
• Parents also have a role to play in
the exhibition.
• Below are some ideas of how you
can help.

14. Be knowledgeable:
Have an understanding of the
purpose and requirements of the
exhibition

15. Be reflective:
Reflect on and give feedback on the
exhibition after the presentation.

16. Be caring:
Support and encourage students and
teachers

17. Be an inquirer:
Ask your child about the exhibition.
What are they happy with?
What do they need to focus on?

18. Be a risk-taker:
Let your child solve their own
problems and be responsible for
their own learning.

19. Be principled:
Encourage independence

20. Be open-minded:
Respect student ownership
of the process

22. We look forward to seeing you at the
presentation night.