BIS PYP Newsletter

IB PYP Candidate School PYP Newsletter FEBRUARY - 2021 IB Mission and School Mission Principal’s Message PYP Coordinator’s Message New glossary of PYP Learning in PYP Through Inquiry . Unit Write-up of Seedlings Teachers’ Corner Events in PYP . International Mother Tongue Day Students’ Corner Birthdays (Students and Teachers) Upcoming Month

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IB Mission and School MIssion IB MISSION STATEMENT The Interna onal Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a be er and more peaceful world through inter cultural understanding and respect. To this end the organiza on works with schools, governments and interna onal organiza ons to develop challenging programmes of interna onal educa on and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become ac ve, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. SCHOOL MISSION We develop interna onally minded ci zens of dynamic and crea ve psyche with inter cultural understanding and compassion for others who dare to act on their values, through holis c development of each child’s spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emo onal and physical a ributes.

From the Principal’s Desk We have welcomed our students back into school! February 2021 needs to be engraved in our collec ve conscience as the month when we finally took the brave step to return to normalcy. I want to use this opportunity to register my hear elt apprecia on towards the parent community for having put faith in us as a school and sent their children for physical classes from 11th of February for grades 6 to 12. There was a sense of fulfillment in seeing the students walking into school as twinkle in their eyes expressed their joy to the fullest. One could easily imagine the smile behind the masks on their face. It was heartening to see the students maintain protocol and not go overboard with their enthusiasm of gree ng their friends. We fully understand and appreciate the kind of thought processes and discussions that would have been indulged in before finally making the decision to send children back to the school. We, at Bodhi Interna onal School, have put in place a Standard Opera ng Procedure that befits gravity of this situa on. We are constantly monitoring the situa on and making course correc on in various aspects as soon as we observe anything that can be made be er. The month of February had other noteworthy happenings as well, the foremost amongst these being the Virtual Visit by the PYP Authoriza on team. The team of Ms. Navita Kishan from Indus School, Bangalore and Ms. Sanjana Amarnani of Fountainhead School, Surat had varied interac ons with staff, students, parents and the management team of BIS. We thank them for their cordial interac ons and feedback shared by them. The feedback highlighted that the system is in place and acknowledged smooth func oning of well­oiled machinery in the PYP at Bodhi Interna onal School. I take this opportunity to record my hear elt apprecia on towards the whole team of PYP, especially Ms. Shikha Srivastava who has shaped them into this unit of IB prac oners. I am certain that this is only the beginning and we are going to go from one height to another in a seamless manner. On the whole, this has been a month of professional sa sfac on and has brought a sense of joy to the proceedings at BIS. We hope to build on this in the mes ahead and keep moving towards greater achievements. Brahmam Bodhi Kishor Joshi Principal

From the PYP Coordinator’s Desk Dear Bodhian Parent, Educa on is not just a process of giving knowledge for securing a job in future but a lifelong process which creates an understanding of moral and ethical values to guide one's life in a right path. During our schooling, we experienced: As parents, we want our children to learn from school: At Bodhi, we are proud to be working with the assurance that your child is receiving right knowledge in the right way to face future challenges. The IBPYP pedagogy enables us to achieve this effortlessly. The PYP phase has successfully completed the last step towards obtaining IB authoriza on. The verifica on visit took place on the 4th and 5th of February using the virtual pla orm. The visitors, Mrs. Navita Kishan, Head at Indus Interna onal School, Bangalore and Mrs. Sanjana Amarnani, Junior School Principal at Fountainhead Interna onal School, Surat were very apprecia ve of the way in which we have been implemen ng the programme. We eagerly await the report which would authorise us to officially implement the programme.

From the PYP Coordinator’s Desk Keeping in mind the need to con nue providing academic support to the students to consolidate their learning, we have extended the second term by 10 weeks. Teachers will u lize this me to revisit concepts and the transdisciplinary themes taught earlier. Students will be engaged in prac sing wri ng skills in languages and basic opera ons in Mathema cs. They will also be working on their por olios and preparing for their student­led conference. To balance out the extended teaching days, a 10­day break star ng from March 20th ll March 29th has been planned for the PYP students. Grade 5 students are gearing up for their PYP exhibi on which is scheduled to be held on 5th and 6th May, 2021. The exhibi on is the culmina on of PYP journey. Students will display their knowledge, conceptual understanding, skills and the IB learner profile a ributes that they have developed during their two years' experience with the programme. They will also showcase any ac on which they have taken or can take with regards to the transdisciplinary theme to make the world a more peaceful place to live in. We invite parent volunteers to work as mentors to our fi h graders. Please get in touch with your child's class teacher, if you are willing to sign up. It would require at least 5 hours of commitment weekly. We strive to con nue doing our best to make learning meaningful and fun for our learners and seek your kind support and coopera on for the same. Brahmam Bodhi! Warm regards, Shikha Srivastava IB PYP Coordinator

GLOSSARY OF PYP Transdisciplinary Theme ­ The most significant and distinctive feature of the IB Primary Years Programme is the six transdisciplinary themes. These themes provide IB World Schools with the opportunity to incorporate local and global issues into the curriculum and effectively allow students to “step up” beyond the confines of learning within subject areas. Each theme is addressed each year by all students. (Students aged 3 to 5 engage with four of the themes each year.) These transdisciplinary themes help teachers to develop a programme of inquiries–investigations into important ideas, identified by the schools, and requiring a high level of involvement on the part of the students. These inquiries are substantial, in­depth and usually last for several weeks. Transdisciplinary Theme Descriptors Who we are An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; person, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human Where we are in place and An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes time and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, How we express ourselves feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic How the world works An inquiry into the natural world and its laws, the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. How we organize ourselves An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment Sharing the planet An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and other living things; communities and the relationship within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.

Learning Through Inquiry

Practical Application of Mathematical Concepts. Grades 4 & 5 Practical application of mathematical concepts. Triangles can be fun. Use of various kinds of triangles to make a picture was interesting.

Practical Application of Mathematical Concepts. Grades 4 & 5

Practical Application of Mathematical Concepts. Grades 4 & 5

Practical Application of Mathematical Concepts. Grades 4 & 5

Practical Application of Mathematical Concepts. Grades 4 & 5

Practical Application of Mathematical Concepts. Grades 4 & 5

Facilitated by ­ Mrs Komal Dass Mrs Mallika Chakraborty

Teachers’ Corner HAPPY CHILDHOOD “In all this world there is nothing so beau ful as a happy child”­ Al Frank Baum Paren ng comes with a lot of responsibility. Ask any parent, 'What do you want for your child?” Among many replies, one prominent answer would be, “I WANT TO SEE MY CHILD HAPPY.” Parents, undoubtedly, try and provide all the things; they try to create all the situa ons that Alka Parihar will lead to ul mate happiness for their child. Kirtika Mehta And trust me, you all are doing a commendable job. But, let's pause and reflect, “Is my child really happy?” Just recall one day of your child, and what can be a be er day than TODAY. Think of all the moments when he smiled, giggled, laughed, and was completely joyful. In the same moment, give a thought to all the situa ons when your child was not so happy or did cry or show a bad temperament. I am sure, you might be ge ng a mixed feeling. You played together, you narrated stories to him, you hugged him, you loved him, you gave him his favorite toy, you heard his talks, you did everything for him to see that smile on his face. At the same me, you also pushed him for reading, for wri ng; you forced him to have healthy food, to take up a hobby to learn a new skill; you struggled to teach him sharing, and again you did all this ­ just for him. The only difference is that it drained your energy, the energy that could have been used to create pleasant moments. As a parent, our ul mate goal was to see our child happy, but somewhere we missed the cord. Don't misunderstand my words, I am not against any kind of discipline; the only thing is that it should be done in a healthier way. Things can wait; there is no need to rush in any kind of race. Just a healthy rela onship between you and your child is enough to keep him moving in the right direc on. Stay calm, be more kind, and prac ce more pa ence. In the moments of frustra on, pause for a few seconds and transfer the posi ve energy from your heart to your child's. Show more love; your hugs, kisses, pats, claps and praise will have more beneficial effects than your anger. And trust me, love and respect never spoil a child, rather a kind approach helps a child understand that love and peace can be a solu on for everything. “A HAPPY CHILDHOOD IS THE PLEDGE OF A RIPE MANHOOD”‐ AMOS BRONSON ALCOTT Let's enjoy the simple things… (Grade : Blossoms)

EVENTS IN PYP

International Mother Tongue Day 21st February 2021 International Mother Language Day is observed to promote cultural diversity and multilingualism for inclusion in education and society. Every language is a heritage which needs to be preserved in order to ensure cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue. Students of the primary wing at Bodhi International School celebrated this diversity and created their own language profile as per their interpretation. Each one of them is a masterpiece in its own way!



Students’ Corner Students of Grade 2 have made timeline of their family showing their understanding of the changes in their communities over time in the unit, \"Where We Are In Place And Time\". They have used family photographs, maps, currency and stamps that depicts the history of their ancestors.

Students’ Corner Dinosaurs lived 65 million years ago. The word dinosaur came from the Greek words “DEINOS” means TERRIBLE and “SAUROS” means LIZARD. Hence, the word Dinosaur. Some were giants and some were tiny. Most of the dinosours ate plants and some ate animals including other dinosaurs. They lived all over the world. They evolved from amphibians to dinos. We weren't there in the time when dinos lived. We know all this because of fossils. Fossils show how old the dinosaur is and the shape of them. How are fossils made? 1­ The dino dies and the body drowns in the soil 2­ The soft parts rot away 3­ The bones get fossilised into rocks. The smallest dinos is as size of a chicken and the biggest are the size of a 7­storey building. The biggest dinosaurs belong to the group sauropods. There are lots of groups of dinosaurs like 1. Diplodocids 2. Spinosaurs 3. Ankylosaurs, etc. The most famous dino is the Tyrannosaurus rex that means Tyrant Lizard King. It had razor sharp teeth that were a size of a banana! But T­rex was not the largest meat eater, it was the mind blowing Spinosaurus that means spine lizard. It had a 2mtr large spine and it mostly fed on fishes. It was a 15mtr large dinosaur. Dinosaurs were fantastic in appearance. People continue to find their fossils and research about them. New technology is helping a lot.

Students’ Corner Drawing made by Vedant Kewalramani

Lakisha Gupta, 30th March Avyaa Saini, 16th March Prayaan Bhandari, 25th March Anaaya Bhandari, 04th March Ishaan Chopra, 07th March Aaradhya Goyal, 07th March Tanaya Chakraborty, 10th March Rajyawardhan Singh Potaliya, 03rd March Adhiraaj Mathur, 04th March Kashvi Jain, 10th March Rudraksha Trilok Joshi, 11th March Harshil Choudhary, 23rd March Jaivardhan Jakhar, 17th March Aarush Parakh, 26th March Daksh Meena, 23rd March Ishaan Bothra, 27th March Rannvijay Choudhary, 29th March Rishi Raj Singh Rathore, 30th March Kuldeep Singh Rathore, 15th March Agrima Bais, 16th March Naitik Laddha, 06th March Navya Verma, 24th March Aarav Mehta, 17th March Aayushmaan Morya, 20th March Aayush Beniwal, 27th March Praagya Jain, 30th March Ayesha Choudhary, 31st March

Ms Maitry Singh 23rd March

Upcoming Month  Current Trans Disciplinary Theme  Month: FEBRUARY  Seedlings: How the world works  Buds: How the world works­ Materials  Blossoms: Sharing the planet  Grade 1: How we organize ourselves  Grade 2: How the world works  Grade 3: How we express ourselves  Grade 4: Where We Are in Place and Time  Grade 5: Sharing the planet Newsletter Committee: Shikha Srivastava, Khushboo Mehta, Khushboo Soni, Suman Bharti, Kirtika Mehta, Renu Bhati, Nisha Chettri Vandana Budhwani, Pooja Purohit, Radhika Sisodia, Shakuntala Yadav.

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