Dear Parents, The students are in full exhibition mode. With the school play taking the time and energy of almost half of our PYP 8 students, we have all had a good opportunity to think about how to live the Learner Profile attribute of being balanced as students learned what it takes to keep up with all their commitments. The PYP8 teachers have been amazed at how resilient all the drama kids have been! Most have been keeping on top of their work and have still been active members of their exhibition groups. The students in Bugsy Malone did a fantastic job and should be commended on keeping it all together with the requirements of the play and their school work. The play was fantastic and the hard work of both students and teachers was extremely evident.! At this point in the exhibition, we are moving into a phase where we can see an end in sight. The most important thing for the students now is the action. All the research they have done should be leading them to an issue that matters. Our students must engage in an action where they are making a difference in the community. Having completed action plans, they are now ready to go out into the wider community to make a change. At the same time as managing the action for the exhibition, students will be completing their essay, creating a formal presentation, a board display and an art piece that represents their thoughts and feelings regarding their issue - so, lots to do. We will all enjoy our holiday starting as a half day on April 13th.

Upcoming things to remember…. Wed.​ 15 th March- PYP 8 Parents meeting re. Itatiaia Trip​ (this has been moved forward as per parents request)​ April 4th: Student Led Conferences. April 14th to 21st - No School. Half term break. Exhibition Week - May 1st - 5th (information will go out later regarding the specific date for parents to view the Exhibition). Itatiaia life skills trip 10th May - 12th May

Homework Exhibition: As the exhibition unit is focused on independant work, the students will be expected to use their time at home towards working on their exhibition. Students have an essay to write, actions to coordinate, posters and art installations to create. Students will also be expected to continue primary and secondary research in support of the work they are doing. Thursday - Due Friday MyImaths

Thanks from the PYP8 Team

Mr. Benzie, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Hurst, Mrs. Spalla, Mr. Oliveira and Ms. Bianco.