PYP
About the Primary Years Programme (PYP)
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) is an international curriculum designed for students aged 3 to 12 years.
It focuses on the total growth of the developing child, touching hearts as well as minds. The PYP meets students social, physical, emotional and cultural needs in addition to academic development.
Essential Elements of the PYP
Skills
What students are able to do within and across subject areas:
- Thinking skills
- Communication skills
- Self-Management skills
- Research skills
- Social skills
Knowledge and Concepts
Concepts are introduced throughout the year through the following transdisciplinary themes:
- Who We Are
- Where We Are in Place and Time
- How We Express Ourselves
- How the World Works
- How We Organise Ourselves
- Sharing the Planet
Through these themes, students gain knowledge six principal domains:
- Language
- Mathematics
- Science and technology
- Personal, social and physical education
- Social Studies
- Arts
Attitudes
What students feel toward themselves, others, the world and learning:
- Appreciation
- Commitment
- Confidence
- Cooperation
- Creativity
- Curiosity
Action
Student-initiated demonstrations of deeper learning through service to fellow students, the school and the community.
The RCHK Programme of Inquiry
This promises to be another exciting year in the Primary School. Please download a copy of our Programme of Inquiry to find out what's in store for all the year levels.
What's New
Contact
Adrienne Jensen
PYP Coordinator
