Dear PYP Parents,

Facilitators are key factors in maintaining and improving the quality of education at Indus International School. The PYP staff—old and new, participated in various workshops like— Making the PYP Happen, Assessments in the PYP, Inquiry Cycle and many more to strengthen and build their understanding of the PYP.

Although, IISP provides a platform for training, the teachers have an enormous responsibility to support their learning through reflective practices, research and authentic classroom engagements.

It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that as a part of professional learning and de-velopment 12 teachers had enrolled for a TKT(Teaching Knowledge Testing) exam which was conducted by the Cambridge University and all of them have achieved certificates and done well. This year we also have, six teachers are participating in IB PYP workshops online. On completion of the course, our teachers will be receiving certificates from the IB.

Curriculum Queries????

For those of you, new to Indus PYP family, do not hesitate to contact the

program coordinators for any of the queries that you would like us to address. We will be happy to assist you finding answers.

The IB Learner Profile

At IISP, learners are encouraged to emulate and demonstrate being Caring, Courgeous , Communicators, Knowledgeable, Open-minded, Balanced, Thinkers, Principled and Reflective at home and school. These attributes infuse a sound social and physical development.

Uniforms

All PYP Grades from 1 to 5 will wear P.E Uniforms from Mondays to Thursdays and the formal uniform will be worn only on Friday’s.

Swimming

Students will have swimming once a week separately for boys and girls. The coach for the girls will be a lady.

Swimming will be replaced with PE during monsoons and winter. An email will be sent out intimating all parents when the classes are about to resume.

ACER/IBT

Grades 3-5 will participate in the ACER assessments. The home room teachers will started revising relevant concepts, September onwards. We encourage all students to be present for this evaluation. The dates for the same will be sent soon.

Celebrating Birthday

We welcome treats to help make your child's birthday even more special. You may send a cake and/or chocolates for the class to share. ( Do refer to the handbook for further details.)

PYP Art Competition The PYP Art competition was held on 26th August 2016 where students were give topics on the spot. The learners enjoyed creating interesting work pieces , bringing their imagination to life through visual art.

Mufti Day: Our first Mufti Day was celebrated on 31st August, 2016.

Students adorned themselves in colourful Polka Dots and Checked patterns.

We thank you for all the support you have shown so far!

With the same trust and faith in us, we look to your cooperation and collaboration in all the future endeavors. Happy Ganesh Chathurthi!

As the EYP learners settled into their new classes they began inquiring into their very first Unit of Inquiry, “Who we are”. They took a walk around the school campus and used their senses to make observations around nature.

PYP Parent Worshop Friday, 9th September

Holiday—Bakri Id Tuesday, 13th September

PYP Debate competition (Grades 4& 5) Thursday, 15th September

Holiday—Ganesh Visarjan Friday, 16th September

PYP Hindi Divas Monday, 19th September

PYP Sports Quiz Competition (Grades 3, 4 & 5) Wednesday, 28th September