The PYP Exhibition showcases not only what students have learned through years of inquiry-based exploration but also who they have become — confident, compassionate, and capable learners who are ready for the future.
At EtonHouse International School Orchard, the PYP Exhibition held on 8 and 9 May 2025 was more than just a culminating project. It was a powerful celebration of student growth as thinkers, collaborators, and change-makers.
As the final milestone of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Exhibition gives students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning and explore real-world issues that matter to them. With guidance from mentors and teachers, they independently research, reflect, and present projects that demonstrate both their understanding and their capacity to act.
“I think the significance of the event is really showing to children that they can make a difference in the world,” said Mike Carrigan, Head of Primary and PYP Coordinator at EtonHouse Orchard. “They can take an issue and independently look into it, find out what the critical problems are, and find ways that people can take actions that will actually have an impact.”
Centred on real-world inquiry, the Exhibition emphasised student agency, collaborative investigation, and community impact. Students tackled a wide range of topics, including animal cruelty, AI, wellbeing and germs.. They asked bold questions, communicated with purpose, and sought solutions to authentic problems.
“My PYP Exhibition topic was about germs because I care a lot about other people’s health and hygiene,” said Naomi Hayward. “I want to spread awareness about how germs are affecting us. Through this project, I had to learn how to share and understand other people’s opinions.”
For many students, the process was just as transformative as the outcome.
“I feel more curious and more confident,” said Ashley Parry. “The years that I’ve been doing PYP have changed me a lot, and I now understand why the Exhibition is so useful.”
Parents were also moved by the depth of learning and personal growth they witnessed.
“It was amazing to see how confident she was and how much she’s grown through this project,” shared Yvonne Hayward. “There’s been so much effort put into it, and I felt really proud of the journey she’s been on.”
Cameron Parry highlighted how the skills developed through the PYP Exhibition mirror those needed in the workplace.
“That framework of initial idea, research, consultation, refinement, and prototyping is the baseline of what kids need as adults in the workplace. I’m incredibly impressed and incredibly grateful to the teachers for supporting and nurturing the children throughout this journey.”
The PYP Exhibition is both a culmination and a celebration. It showcases not only what students have learned through years of inquiry-based exploration but also who they have become — confident, compassionate, and capable learners who are ready for the future.
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