Celebrating PYP student's transition from Primary to Secondary school
In their final year, all our Grade 5 Primary Years Programme students participate in the PYP Exhibition. It offers them a rewarding and challenging opportunity to showcase the attributes of the IB learner profile and celebrate their transition from Primary to Secondary school.
PYP Exhibition
What is the PYP Exhibition Project?
The PYP Exhibition involves students working collaboratively to conduct an in-depth inquiry into a real-life issue or problem that’s pertinent to them. This typically involves the use of a variety of source materials: first-hand experiences, interviews, research, surveys, field visits, etc.
At the end of the project, students host a daytime exhibition for the rest of the school and an evening exhibition for parents. This involves students using a range of media and forms of expression to communicate what they have discovered during the project. This normally includes the use of moving and still images, audio, animation, work, oral presentations and performances.
Throughout the project, students are guided by a staff mentor.
How long does the project last?
The research that builds up to the PYP Exhibition usually lasts 8 to 10 weeks. The Exhibition is then shared with the whole school community, including Grade 6 Westminster and our sister Grade 5 students, over two days. The culmination is an action plan to put into practice what students have learned.
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition is the culminating experience of your child's IB primary education. This student-led inquiry project allows Grade 5 students to explore a real-world issue they're passionate about, demonstrating all they've learned throughout their PYP journey. Working in small groups, students choose their own topics, conduct in-depth research, take meaningful action, and share their findings with the school community. It's a proud moment for students, families, and teachers alike, marking an important milestone in each child's educational journey.