Primary Years Program Objectives

The PYP philosophy which we have built into our curriculum focuses on building certain characteristics within each individual child. Our objective is to make sure that every child starts full time school with a good basic understanding of the following qualities:

• Inquirers

Children ask questions, investigate problems and show curiosity.

• Thinkers

Children can use critical and creative thinking skills to seek solutions and solve problems.

• Communicators

Children are able to communicate both verbally and non-verbally in a range of situations using a variety of mediums
including technology and art.

• Risk takers

Children are not afraid to try out new ideas or to make mistakes.

• Knowledgeable

Children are acquiring a widening range of concepts and a bank of knowledge about themselves and the world around them.

• Principled

Children are able to make decisions based on honesty, fairness and ethics.

• Caring

Children are understanding and supportive of each other and those around them; they are able to share their emotions.

• Open-minded

Children are able to embrace new ideas or points of view positively and can acknowledge the opinions, culture and beliefs of other people.

• Well-balanced

Children show a positive attitude towards all aspects of school life.

• Reflective

Children are able to reflect on the actions or opinions of themselves or others and make decisions or give advice about how they may do something differently in the future.