The children of
Form 5 showcased the culmination of their journey throughout the Primary Year
Program (PYP) through an exhibition focused on “systems” under the
inter-disciplinary theme of “how we organise ourselves”. The central idea here
was “manmade systems impact the way communities organize and functions”.
The children
brainstormed on the different systems around them and shortlisted nine systems
they wanted to inquire into - technology, waste management, wildlife protection,
education, healthcare, NGOs, transportation, religion and E- commerce. They
explored these various systems by visiting the relevant organisations,
interviewing people, research etc, and understood the numerous problems
afflicting these systems as well as the consequences of their inefficiencies.
Children gathered real time data to make inferences and come up with solutions.
This inquiry
process resulted in ‘action” by children, ranging from sensitization to
cyber-safety and digital citizenship, collecting money for SPCA through sales
from a website created by children, to a food sale and children collecting
papers to recycling. Children also manufactured recycled paper and gave paper
to each group to create their own banner. They also sensitized people about
carbon footprints and the process and advantages of composting.
Not only did
students spread awareness on NGOs supporting animals but also the various
organisations working with the under-privileged and providing free education.
The initiative to sensitize children about having nutritious food emerged
beautifully through Drama for different audiences. The performances this year
emphasized the cause each group supported and emerged through different medium
of expression. The group performance was a percussion piece with a difference.
The performance was special because children used discarded and waste materials
and organized the sounds and notes to create a beautiful melody.
The children
worked hard and their work was appreciated by one and all. The children later
reflected that they themselves needed to be organized in their habits and be on
model behavior to help maintain these systems, which are the key to a smoothly
functioning society.
