YEAR 6 EXHIBITION 2024

– Sarah Dunn, Associate Director of Academic Education (PYP)

In the final year of the PYP, Year 6 students concluded their Primary School journey with the highly anticipated Exhibition, a student-led inquiry into subjects of personal interest. This process reflected their ability to orchestrate their own learning and demonstrated their knowledge, transdisciplinary thinking, and learner profile attributes in action. Working individually and collaboratively with peers and guided by mentors, students explored their chosen topics with purpose and creativity.

This year’s Exhibition, titled ‘I Know I Can,’ was set under the transdisciplinary theme How We Express Ourselves and viewed through the conceptual lens of empowerment. Students were encouraged to take action on a local scale, creating meaningful change through self-expression. The central idea—Self-expression is empowering—was brought to life as students designed and developed projects showcasing their passions. Following the Exhibition, students reflected on their action plans and continued to pursue their goals.

The Exhibition also included a vibrant performance element featuring dance, drumming, digital music, speeches, and singing alongside displays of student work. This creative showcase allowed students to experience the power of performance, learning new skills while sharing their messages with confidence and flair. As Darius Mehta of 6 Ottley aptly said, ‘What is Exhibition without the performance?’

While the focus shifted from structured subjects like maths and science, the Exhibition became a rich ground for developing critical skills such as creative thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and time management. These experiences represented profound growth and learning, offering a fitting culmination to the students’ PYP journey.

The Year 6 Graduation celebrated not only the students’ achievements but also their readiness to embrace the challenges of Senior School.