Our unique understanding of our passions and interests can be expressed to inform our community and inspire action. PYP Exhibition 2023 1
Welcome to Concordia College St John’s Campus Exhibition The Year 6 students have been on their Exhibition journey during Semester 2, starting with an inquiry into an area of passion or interest for them that connects to the ‘Sharing the Planet’ Transdisciplinary theme descriptor.
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
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The Year 6 students “pitched” their area of interest and passion to the teachers, allowing them to start their inquiry by way of persuading teachers that they were personally connected to their issue. Students inquired into their chosen passion or issue using conceptual questions to gain a better understanding about what the issue or passion is, how it works and the various perspectives or impacts that this has on the world. Term 4’s ‘How We Express Ourselves’ unit had students inquiring into the different forms of action. A focused ‘Action’ week provided students with a greater appreciation and understanding for the various forms that this may take. Advocacy, social entrepreneurship, making lifestyle changes, participating in or organising events and creating awareness of social justice issues were explored through guest speakers, excursions and participating in events.
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Through the Specialist subject areas (Visual Arts, Music, Dance and Drama) students were involved in making connections and using these subject areas to develop a greater understanding of the issue and how to advocate for this through various Arts mediums, meanwhile developing the ways that they approached their learning. During this evening you will be provoked, challenged and stirred by the students as they advocate for their passion. The Exhibition is a culmination of the students’ experiences in the Primary Years Programme and combines the essential elements of the PYP: knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes and action. We trust that you will enjoy the evening’s proceedings and are as proud of your children as we are. Ellen Hunter, Janine Sarson-Parker, Matt Tothill & Graham Buxton Year 6 teachers Rachel Muldoon Primary School Learning Leader
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Student Focus Groups Students have been grouped according to their ACTION type. This has allowed them to work collaboratively on their action, share ideas and support each other through the process. Mentor teachers have also supported the students throughout this unit and process. Group 1
Mentor
Flynn
+ Social Justice Equal opportunities in the AFL (Racism)
Oliver M
+ Social Entrepreneurship Equal opportunities in the AFL (Aboriginal players)
Thomas H
+ Social Justice Storytelling in communities
Willoughby
+ Social Justice Equal opportunity in sport
Group 2
Jen Schultz
Mentor
Josh
+ Lifestyle Choices Plastic waste management and pollution
Junlong
+ Lifestyle Choices Gender inequity in sport
Jeshurun
+ Lifestyle Choices Homelessness and poverty
Thomas W
+ Advocacy AI and Assistive technology
Kalani
+ Lifestyle Choices Habitat loss and deforestation
Sharon Cosh
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Group 3
Mentor
Abby
+ Participation Ocean conservation
Paloma
+ Participation Ocean pollution
Sienna M
+ Participation Restoration of the Great Barrier Reef
Stella
+ Participation Marine pollution
Group 4
Mentor
Bethany
+ Advocacy Restoring reefs
Nick F
+ Advocacy Architecture for disabiliites
Oscar
+ Social Entrepreneurship Aboriginal garden designs
Noah
+ Advocacy International relations
Patrick
+ Advocacy Electric cars
Soraya
+ Advocacy Endangerment and extinction
Group 5
Anita Ruggiero
Mentor
Elijah
+ Advocacy Waste in the airline industry
Jasper
+ Advocacy Gaming communities
Teija
+ Advocacy Gender inequity in sport
Samuel B
+ Advocacy Equity in the stock market
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Bec Geue
Rachel Muldoon
Group 6
Mentor
Evie C
+ Advocacy Animal protection
Fred
+ Advocacy National Security
Gabe
+ Advocacy Fossil fuels
Mia W
+ Advocacy Sustainable fashion
Group 7
Nancy Wells
Mentor
Asha
+ Advocacy The importance of rest and sleep in relationships in the community
Evie B
+ Advocacy Equal opportunities in basketball
Toby
+ Advocacy Racism in AFL
Jonny
+ Advocacy Resolution of war and conflict
Group 8
Graham Buxton
Mentor
Edward
+ Advocacy Music therapy and the body
Eve
+ Advocacy Equal opportunities in basketball
Hariette
+ Advocacy Addiction in the community
Jasmin Bartlett
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Group 9
Mentor
Amity
+ Social Entrepreneurship Sustainable Fashion
Charlie F
+ Social Entrepreneurship Social media
Liam M
+ Social Entrepreneurship Equal opportunities in basketball
Nick T
+ Social Entrepreneurship Climate change
Yuana
+ Social Entrepreneurship Equality in nutrition
Group 10
Mentor
Alice
+ Social Entrepreneurship Fast fashion
Charlie K
+ Social Entrepreneurship Food waste and sustainable food use
Darcy
+ Social Entrepreneurship Peace and conflict resolution
Henry B
+ Social Entrepreneurship Sustainable transport
Oliver Z
+ Social Entrepreneurship Sustainable Lego
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Sarah Dienes
Daniel Halman
Group 11
Mentor
Baxter
+ Advocacy Equal opportunity in the AFL (Racism)
Dominic
+ Advocacy Animal protection/poaching
Juliette
+ Advocacy Service dogs
Oscar
+ Advocacy Art therapy
Ivy
+ Advocacy Equal opportunities in Women’s Soccer
Lucas
+ Advocacy Gender equality in chess
Group 12
Celina Read
Mentor
Angus
+ Social Entrepreneurship Space junk
Charlie Z
+ Social Entrepreneurship Sustainable shoes
Isaac
+ Social Entrepreneurship Assistance dogs
Liam H
+ Social Entrepreneurship Gaming communities
Maggie
+ Social Entrepreneurship The importance of flowers (food production)
Libby Reu
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Group 13
Mentor
Alex
+ Social Entrepreneurship Basketball communities (clubs)
Kristian
+ Social Entrepreneurship Soccer communities (clubs)
Lewis
+ Social Entrepreneurship Chess clubs
Group 14
Mentor
Caitlyn
+ Social Entrepreneurship Health support communities
Georgia
+ Social Entrepreneurship Service dogs
Chimsi
+ Social Entrepreneurship Equal access to health systems
Henry J
+ Social Entrepreneurship Food as a finite resource – world hunger
Group 15
Nicolette McClure
Mentor
Aimee
+ Social Entrepreneurship Fast fasion and wastage
Nawaal
+ Social Entrepreneurship Skincare influencers
Sienna P
+ Social Entrepreneurship Affordable fashion
Group 16
Tom Baxter
Mentor
Eliza M
+ Social Entrepreneurship Sustainable wedding dresses
Maddy
+ Social Entrepreneurship Affordable fashion
Mackenzie
+ Social Entrepreneurship Affordable fashion
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Yoon-Ah Lee
Tammee Secombe
Group 17
Mentor
Cora
+ Advocacy Community gardens
Tia
+ Advocacy Animal assisted therapy
Group 18
Nolene Thiele
Mentor
Kit
+ Social Entrepreneurship Heart surgery
Lilah
+ Life Style Choices Service dogs
Eliza R
+ Social Entrepreneurship Injury prevention in netball
Group 19
Sarah Smith
Mentor
Ashlyn
+ Social Entrepreneurship Gender equity in AFL
Issy
+ Social Entrepreneurship Gender equity in AFL
Mia G
+ Social Entrepreneurship Equal opportunities in AFL
Sabine
+ Social Entrepreneurship Gender equity in AFL
Serin
+ Social Entrepreneurship Gender equity in AFL
Group 20
Mick Phillips
Mentor
Aaliyah
+ Advocacy Sustainable farming
Chloe
+ Advocacy Mental health representation in the media
Kate
+ Advocacy Service dogs
Mimi
+ Advocacy Music therapy
Jane Graham
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Questions for parents and visitors: + Why did you choose to inquire into your chosen focus area? + What information did you find out through your inquiry? + Talk to me about the various perspectives on your focus area. + What is something that surprised you as a result of your inquiry? + Have you made any connections with other student’s inquiries? What were the connections? + Throughout the Exhibition, what skills have you developed? + What aspect of the Exhibition process challenged you? + What are you most proud of as a result of the Exhibition process? + Can you share with me what you created in Music and/or Dance/Drama that connects to your area? + Why have you chosen this type of action? + How can others take action to support your focus area? + What motivates Christians to take action? + Which of the Approaches to Learning (skills) have you used/developed/or need more support in? + What are some next steps you’re planning on taking as a result of your action?
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