Pyp Handbook
Pyp Handbook
Pyp Handbook
IB code: 050390
Table of Contents
Who we are 02
International Baccalaureate 07
PYP at Neev 36
- Our Learning Journey 44
- Neev after school activities 45
- Neev continuum 47
- Image of the child 48
- Academic Honesty 49
References 50
Who we are
Vision
Reimagining education for a changing India
Mission
Building knowledge, self-awareness and relationships with people and the environment, to lead
happy, healthy, impactful lives.
Core Values
GRIT, HONOR & GRACE
Dear Parents,
John Dewey stated, “We do not learn from experience … we learn
from reflecting on experience.”
The PYP program challenges every individual student and nurtures academic rigour that’s develops
a growth mindset. Our program supports the views that students learn best when the learning is
authentic, transdisciplinary, and relevant to the real world; where the learning is not confined within
the boundaries of traditional subject areas but is supported and enriched by them. Experiential
learning is an integral part of our curriculum that nurtures the passion for learning, leaving students
to explore and understand concepts and build knowledge. The curriculum is spiralling and aligned
vertically and horizontally, where learning is spread over time focusing on learning from the past
while reimagining and remaining open to future innovations.
It’s a joy to be part of this organisation that aims to promote academic excellence, personal integrity
and responsible citizenship.
Shanthi Raghunath
PYP Head
Neev Academy
Tom Peter states, “Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders.”
I believe, building leadership in all areas will lead us to successfully achieve our
vision - “Reimagining Education in a changing India”Focusing on individual’s
strength, valuing their expertise first, builds a relationship with each individual
pushing them to be better everyday. It’s also important to build, open and
transparent environment by providing opportunities to collaborate and bring in
different voices to continuously learn and grow.
In short my philosophy is, building relationship, developing leadership and creating a hub for
learning, for the whole Neev community”.
Shanthi Raghunath
IB Mission statement
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young
people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and
respectTo this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations
to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.These
programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong
learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
International Mindedness
International-mindedness is a view of the world in which people see themselves connected to the
global community and assume a sense of responsibility towards its members. The learner profile
and approaches to learning provide the dispositions and foundational skills for the development and
demonstration of international-mindedness. The learning community envisions, creates, articulates,
and models a culture of international- mindedness. An internationally minded learner takes action
for positive change.
The learner profile attributes and the approaches to learning (ATL) provide the foundational skills
and dispositions for the development of international-mindedness. An internationally minded learner:
• is a competent communicator
• is open-minded and knowledgeable
• is a caring and principled thinker
• uses his or her curiosity and research skills to inquire about the world
• thinks and reflects critically about opportunities and challenges
• takes action for positive changes (for example, to promote intercultural understanding, foster
caring relationships, to care for self and others)
• takes risks to further self-develop and understand others.
IB learners strive to be :
Inquirers We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research.We know
how to learn independently and with others.We learn with enthusiasm and
sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Thinkers We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible
action on complex problems.We exercise initiative in making reasoned,
ethical decisions.
Communicators We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language
and in many ways.We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the
perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Principled We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice
and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take
responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
Open-minded We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as
the values and traditions of others.We seek and evaluate a range of points
of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
Reflective We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience.We
work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our
learning and personal development.
The IB continuum of international education for 3 –19 year olds is unique because of its academic
and personal rigour. It challenges students to excel in their studies and in their personal growth.
They aim to inspire a quest for learning throughout life that is marked by enthusiasm and empathy.
The IB aspires to help schools develop well rounded students with character: students who
can respond to challenges with optimism and an open-mind; student’s confident in their own
identities; students who make ethical decisions; students who join with others in celebrating our
common humanity; students who are prepared to apply what they learn in real world, complex and
unpredictable situations.
The IB offers high-quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.
Neev Academy is authorised by the IB to offer the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma
Programme.
1997 Yes
1994 Yes
1968 Yes
The diagram below is taken from Towards a Continuum of International Education (September
2008). This diagram outlines the key features of the three IB programmes.
IB MISSION STATEMENT
IB LEARNER PROFILE
PYP MYP DP
Nature Framework Framework Prescribed curriculum
Inclusive Inclusive Aimed at preparing
students for higher
education
Language Support for mother Support for Mother Support for Mother
learning tongue development tongue/best language tongue/best language
development development, school
(School’s additional
(students additional supported, self taught
language from age 5)
Acquisition) language A courses
(students additional
language B)
An aim of the PYP is to create a transdisciplinary curriculum that is engaging, relevant, challenging
and significant for learners in the 3–12 age range. In developing a curriculum of international
education for primary school students, the PYP definition of curriculum is broad and inclusive. The
IB believes that:
• all students should be supported to participate in the programme to the fullest extent possible
• the school’s curriculum includes all those student activities, academic and non-academic, for
which the school takes responsibility, since they all have an impact on student learning.
At the heart of the PYP curriculum is “Agency” - where students have voice, choice and ownership
for their own learning. When students have agency, the relationship between the teacher and
students become a partnership. Students with a strong sense of self-efficacy bring a stronger
sense of agency to the learning community. The learning community supports agency and fosters
self-efficacy.
The PYP framework supports the symbiotic relationship between the learner, learning and teaching
and the learning community. Transdisciplinarity serves as an organizing principle for the written,
taught, and assessed curriculum within learning and teaching. The intended output of the PYP
framework and curriculum model is an educational experience that is coherent in all its aspects.
In the PYP a balance is sought between acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, development
of conceptual understanding, demonstration of the dispositions, and taking of responsible action.
In terms of achieving this balance, the essential elements of the curriculum are emphasized. They
are shown in the figure below.
“To be truly educated, a student must also make connections across the disciplines, discover ways
to integrate the separate subjects, and ultimately relate what they learn to life” (Boyer 1995). Ernest
Boyer proposed that students explore a set of themes that represents shared human experiences
such as “response to the aesthetic” and “membership in groups”. He referred to these as “core
commonalities”. Boyer’s work has been seminal to the development of the PYP. Debate and
discussion, representing multiple perspectives, about this idea of human commonalities has led
to the selection of six transdisciplinary themes that are considered essential in the context of a
programme of international education. These themes:
• have global significance – for all students in all cultures
• offer students the opportunity to explore the commonalities of human experience
• are supported by knowledge, concepts and skills from the traditional subject areas but utilize them
in ways that transcend the confines of these subjects, thereby contributing to a transdisciplinary
model of teaching and learning
• will be revisited throughout the students’ years of schooling, so that the end result is immersion
in broad-ranging, in-depth, articulated curriculum content
• contribute to the common ground that unifies the curriculum in all PYP schools.
The transdisciplinary themes are cognitively and developmentally appropriate for young
learners because they have enduring importance, and children can identify with them. The PYP
themes are broad in scope and timeless by nature. Children do not come to school knowing the
departmentalization of disciplines because their daily lives are not compartmentalized. Therefore,
subject delineation is neither necessary nor natural. Even as subject-specific teachers at PYP
schools extend their support for students transitioning to interdisciplinary and disciplinary thinking
in the next stage of education in the MYP or other programmes, students will be best served by
adopting the habits and methods of a disciplinary thinker within the broader transdisciplinary themes
Who we are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, mental, social and spiritual
health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and
responsibilities; what it means to be human.
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the
discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, form local and global perspectives.
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs
and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation
of the aesthetic.
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical
and bioogical) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles;
the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
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.
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.
These units collectively constitute the school’s Programme of Inquiry (POI), The transdisciplinary
themes provide a basis for much discussion and interpretation within a school, and allow for both
local and global perspectives to be explored in the units.
Categories Sub-skills
Supporting action
Teachers and other members of the learning community can support student action by:
• acknowledging the various forms of action that occur
• helping students connect action with lived /personal experiences
• engaging students in dialogue around what action is
• analysing the scope of possibilities for action
• encouraging students to consider the appropriateness and impact of their actions
• guiding students to reflect on their actions and adjust their course of action when necessary
• planning for inquiry that supports making informed choices
• providing opportunities for skills development that facilitates action
• collaborating as needed, to plan and carry out action
• allotting time for students to apply their learning about action
• supporting students in establishing and maintaining connections to local and wider communities
by providing service learning opportunities, in response to need, such as volunteering.
Inquiry, as the leading pedagogical approach of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) recognizes
students as being actively involved in their own learning and as taking responsibility for that learning.
PYP learning is approached with a spirit of inquiry. Drawing from the transdisciplinary themes and
students’ interests, inquiry is an authentic way for students to relate to, explore and understand the
world around them.
Inquiry is purposeful and authentic. It incorporates problem solving and supports students in
achieving personal and shared goals. Inquiry extends students’ learning when the exploration
of initial curiosity generates new questions and wonderings. By situating inquiry in meaningful
contexts, connections are made between personal experiences to local and global opportunities
and challenges.
Connecting passion with intention, the inquiry process builds capacity through student agency
where voice, choice and ownership feature strongly.
Through the inquiry process, students move from current understandings to new and deeper
understandings. This process involves:
• exploring, wondering and questioning
• experimenting and playing with possibilities
• making connections between previous learning and current learning
• making predictions and acting purposefully to see what happens
• collecting data and reporting findings
• clarifying existing ideas and reappraising perceptions of events
• applying concepts to deepen conceptual understandings
• researching and seeking information
• establishing and testing theories
• solving problems in a variety of ways
• taking and defending a position.
Languages
The need to communicate is instinctive. The development of language is fundamental to that need
to communicate; it supports and enhances our thinking and understanding. Language permeates
the world in which we live; it is socially constructed and dependent on the number and nature of our
social interactions and relationships.
Language plays a vital role in the construction of meaning. It empowers the learner and provides
an intellectual framework to support conceptual development and critical thinking. In the PYP, it is
recognized that the teaching of language should be in response to the previous experience, needs
and interests of the student, rather than the consequence of a predetermined, prescriptive model
for delivering language. Fragmenting learning into the acquisition of isolated skill sets can create
difficulties for learners
Language is the major connecting element across the curriculum. Therefore, in a PYP school the
focus is not only on language for its own sake, but also on its application across the subject areas
and throughout the transdisciplinary programme of inquiry. It also facilitates connections with the
wider community.
Written Language
Reading: Children learn to read by reading. In order to develop lifelong reading habits, learners
need to have extended periods of time to read for pleasure, interest, and information, experiencing
an extensive range of quality fiction and non-fiction texts. As learners engage with interesting and
appealing texts, appropriate to their experiences and developmental phase, they acquire the skills,
strategies and conceptual understanding necessary to become competent, motivated, independent
readers.
Writing: Is a way of expressing ourselves. It is a personal act that grows and develops with the
individual. From the earliest lines and marks of young learners to the expression of mature writers,
it allows us to organize and communicate thoughts, ideas and information in a visible and tangible
way. Writing is primarily concerned with communicating meaning and intention. When children are
encouraged to express themselves and reveal their own “voice”, writing is a genuine expression of
the individual.
Math
In PYP mathematics is viewed primarily as a vehicle to support Inquiry, a global language through
which we make sense of the world around us. It is intended that students become competent users
of the language of mathematics and begin to use it as a way of thinking, as opposed to seeing it as
a series of facts and equations to be memorized. Mathematics is a highly effective tool for analyzing
and solving problems around us.
The math content is organized into five strands, they are:
• Data handling: Data handling allows us to make a summary of what we know about the world
and to make inferences about what we do not know.
• Measurement: To measure is to attach a number to a quantity using a chosen unit. Since the
attributes being measured are continuous, ways must be found to deal with quantities that fall
between numbers. It is important to know how accurate a measurement needs to be or can
ever be.
Constructing Transferring
meaning meaning
Applying with
understanding
Science
The importance of science in an international curriculum is recognized as universal and transcends
the boundaries of gender, cultural, linguistic and national biases. The inclusion of science within
the curriculum develops an understanding of, and competence in using, the facilities of a rapidly
changing scientific and technological world while gaining a positive image of science and its
contribution to the quality of life today. It also involves the development of an appreciation for the
scientific contributions of people from various cultures and backgrounds.
Science is viewed as the exploration of the biological, chemical and physical aspects of the natural
world, and the relationships between them. Our understanding of science is constantly changing
and evolving. The knowledge component of science in the PYP is arranged into four strands
• Living things: The study of the characteristics, systems and behaviours of humans and other
animals, and of plants; the interactions and relationships between and among them, and with
their environment.
• Earth and space: The study of planet Earth and its position in the universe, particularly its
relationship with the sun; the natural phenomena and systems that shape the planet and the
distinctive features that identify it; the infinite and finite resources of the planet.
Social Studies
In the PYP, social studies is viewed as the study of people in relation to their past, their present
and their future, their environment and their society. Social studies encourages curiosity and
develops an understanding of a rapidly changing world. Through social studies, students develop
an understanding of their personal and cultural identities. They develop the skills and knowledge
needed to participate actively in their classroom, their school, their community and the world: to
understand themselves in relation to their communities.
Social studies guide students towards a deeper understanding of themselves and others, and of
their place in an increasingly global society. Learning social studies provides opportunities for
students to look at and think about human behaviour and activity realistically, objectively, and with
sensitivity. Exposure to and experience with social studies therefore opens doors to key questions
about life and learning.
In the PYP Social Studies is divided into 5 strands
• Human systems and economic activities: The study of how and why people construct
organizations and systems; the ways in which people connect locally and globally; the distribution
of power and authority.
• Social organization and culture: The study of people, communities, cultures and societies; the
ways in which individuals, groups and societies interact with each other.
• Continuity and change through time: The study of the relationships between people and
events through time; the past, its influences on the present and its implications for the future;
people who have shaped the future through their actions.
• Human and natural environments: The study of the distinctive features that give a place its
identity; how people adapt to and alter their environment; how people experience and represent
place; the impact of natural disasters on people and the built environment.
• Resources and the environment: The interaction between people and the environment; the
study of how humans allocate and manage resources; the positive and negative effects of this
management; the impact of scientific and technological developments on the environment.
PSPE
In the PYP, personal, social and physical education (PSPE) is concerned with the individual’s well-
being through the promotion and development of concepts, knowledge, attitudes and skills that
contribute to this well-being. Well-being is intrinsically linked to all aspects of a student’s experience
at school and beyond. It encompasses physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and social health
and development, and contributes to an understanding of self, to developing and maintaining
relationships with others, and to participation in an active, healthy lifestyle.
Physical Education
Age appropriate Physical Education programme
• Grade 1-3 - Fun/ action – acceptance, participation, connect with self and earth (Games, play)
• Grade 4-5 - Skill building, teams, moral values, develop and good human beings (Games, teams
moving to skills)
Physical activities:
• Fitness (All)
• Fundamental Movements (Grade -1-2)
• Adventure Activities (Grade - 1-2)
• Recreational Activities (Grade - 1-3)
Team sports:
• Basketball (Grade - 4-12)
• Football (Grade - 4-12)
Individual sports:
• Tennis (Grade - 4-12)
• Athletics (All)
• Table tennis (Grade - 4-12)
• Swimming [Grade - 3 (term2) -12]
Drama
Drama explores how we express ourselves physically and vocally. In creating, students should
explore the use of facial expressions, gestures, movement, posture and vocal techniques to convey
emotional or cultural meaning to both characters and stories. It is important that students are
exposed to a variety of dramatic forms including creative movement, impersonation, improvisation,
mask work, mime, musical, role play, pantomime, puppetry, re-enactment, scripted drama, and skit.
In responding, students should experience a wide variety of scripts and stories from different times,
cultures and places and, where possible, access live theatre performances and presentations.
Students should have opportunities to present their creative work to an audience, to witness their
peers in performance and through this.
Music
Music is a part of everyday life. Listening to and performing music can be a social activity. The
development of listening skills, an important aspect of all learning, is constantly reinforced.
Teachers should be aware that music plays an important part in the language learning process.
Through songs and rhymes, students can hear patterns and develop a sense of the rhythm that
applies to languages. This can be especially apparent when learning a new language because the
meaning of the words is not necessarily understood, and so students concentrate on the rhythms
and patterns they hear.
Visual arts
The term “visual arts” is used to describe practices that have been more traditionally described
in education as “art, craft and design”. It is important that students are exposed to a broad range
of experiences that illustrate the field of visual arts, including architecture, bookmaking, ceramics,
collage, costume design, drawing, graphic design, film, illustration, industrial design, installation,
jewellery, land art, mask making, metalwork, painting, papermaking, performance art, photography,
printmaking, sculpture, set design, textiles and woodwork.
Assessment is integral to all teaching and learning. It is central to the PYP goal of thoughtfully and
effectively guiding students through the essential elements of learning: the acquisition of knowledge,
the understanding of concepts, the mastering of skills, the development of the dispositions and the
decision to take action. The prime objective of assessment in the PYP is to provide feedback on the
learning process.
Well-designed assessment is central to engaging students and should be closely aligned to the
outcomes within a stage. Effective assessment increases student engagement in their learning and
leads to enhanced student outcomes.
“What we have in common makes us human, how we differ makes us individuals” -
Carol Ann Tomlinson
There are generally several students in any classroom who are working at different levels, these
levels of readiness will vary between different subjects in school. It is important to offer students
learning tasks that are appropriate to their learning needs rather than just to the grade and subject
being taught. This means providing 3 or 4 different options for students in any given class. Readiness
(ability), learning styles and interest vary between students and even within an individual over time.
In a differentiated classroom all students have equally engaging learning tasks.
Assessments are:
• Authentic: It supports making connections to the real world to promote student engagement.
• Clear and specific: This includes desired learning goals, success criteria and the process
students use to learn
• Varied: It uses a wider range of tools and strategies that are fit for purpose in order to build a
well-rounded picture of student learning.
• Developmental: It focuses on an individual student’s progress rather than their performance in
relation to others.
• Collaborative: It engages both teachers and students in the assessment development and
evaluation process
• Interactive: Assessment encompasses ongoing and iterative dialogues about learning.
• Feedback to feedforward: It provides feedback on current learning to inform what is needed to
support future learning and raises students’ motivation.
Portfolios
A portfolio is a record of students’ involvement in learning which is designed to demonstrate
success, growth, higher-order thinking, creativity, assessment strategies and reflection. A portfolio
is a celebration of an active mind at work. It provides a picture of each student’s progress and
development over a period of time both as individual and group learners. It enables students to
reflect with teachers, parents and peers in order to identify their strengths and growth as well as
areas for improvement, and then to set individual goals and establish teaching and learning plans.
Reporting
• Term end reports
• PTMs
Pillar 1: Communication
We believe that to master a language, all four components of language learning must be met
i.e. listening, speaking, reading and writing. Language plays a vital role in the construction of
meaning and empowers the learner to develop effective strategies to support their conceptual
understanding and critical thinking skills. By providing opportunities to engage in language learning
within meaningful and engaging contexts, we ensure that students do not look at language learning
as just an incremental series of skills to be acquired. To be able to communicate effectively (orally
and in writing) is a lifelong skill that must have its roots in the foundation years of a child’s education.
Reading at Neev:
Guided Reading – Guided reading is a framework where the teacher supplies whatever assistance
or guidance students need in order for them to read a selection successfully. It is done as a small
group format with up to 5 students. Students are grouped according to similar needs and abilities –
homogeneous. The teacher maintains a private record of these groups. Groups are dynamic – this
means students move from group to group based on their progress. The texts used corresponds
the students’ developmental level. This type of lesson reinforces word recognition strategies and
comprehension strategies.
Novel Study – Novel study involves close reading which is an investigation of a short piece of text,
with multiple readings done over multiple instructional lessons. Through text-based questions and
discussion, students are guided to deeply analyze and appreciate various aspects of the text, such
as key vocabulary and how its meaning is shaped by context; attention to form, tone, imagery and/
or rhetorical devices; the significance of word choice and syntax; and the discovery of different
levels of meaning as passages are read multiple times . It is done as a small group format with up to
5 students. Students are grouped according to similar needs and abilities—homogeneous. Groups
are dynamic – this means students move from group to group based on their progress.
USSR – Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading develops interest and independence in our
students, and a tool for developing lifelong learners. The amount of time that students spend reading
independently often increases as a result of a structured reading program. This program is aimed
at demonstrating the joy that reading can bring and developing lifelong readers and learners.
Library Program
Our library has a large collection of books in various genres. Students are given many opportunities
to go to the library and read. Borrowing books of their choice and talking about them is something
that they enjoy most!
We believe library to be a learning hub where students and teachers can collaborate and share
ideas with the library team and take advantage of the variety of resources we have to offer. With our
primary goal being to foster a love of reading among our entire community, we are moving towards
developing a structured library curriculum which will equip children to be effective researchers,
responsible information gatherers and adventurous readers. The library promotes overall linguistic
confidence, healthy interactions and exposure to the full range of literacy skills necessary to create
lifelong learners.
Unit Fieldtrips
Who We Are –
Where we are in place and time Ms. Kavitha Reddy, Mr. Raghu Shenoy, MYP INS teacher
One way of thinking of learner agency is when learners have “the power to act”. Agency is when
learning involves the activity and the initiative of the learner, more than the inputs that are transmitted
to the learner from the teacher, from the curriculum, the resources and so forth. In the past our
schools have catered mostly for groups of learners, for classes of kids, with a one size fits all
approach. Arguably, many students felt disenfranchised in the midst of that, as they just had to sit
and do what they were told. Lessons were delivered to students who were passive in the way that
they received that. When learners move from being passive recipients to being much more active
in the learning process, actively involved in the decisions about the learning, then they have greater
agency.
There’s been a lot of talk in the past about learner-centric approaches to education and
personalisation, and these are aspects of what we might mean by learner agency, but the concept
goes deeper than this.
There are three things that I think are core features of our understanding of learner agency. The first
is that agency involves the initiative or self-regulation of the learner. Before a learner can exercise
agency in their particular learning context they must have a belief that their behaviour and their
approach to learning is actually going to make a difference for them in the learning in that setting –
in other words, a personal sense of agency. The notion of agency isn’t simply about handing control
over to the learner - a sort of abdication model – it involves a far greater tapestry of intentionality
on the part of schools and teachers to create that context and environment where the learners are
actively involved in the moment by moment learning and well being. However, it will be important
for schools to consider the safeguards that will need to be in place to ensure no one is falling
through the gaps under the guise of just “doing my own thing”.
Our journey starts from known to the unknown, finding out how the world works and finally the circle
ends with the students looking at their rights and responsibilities at grade 5.
• In grade 1 – the focus is mostly on the student, the identity, their body and the world around
them.
• In grade 2 students learn more about ritual, and celebrations in their own communities but also
to the geographical and historical connections to Bangalore, Karnataka and India as it is today.
• In grade 3 they inquire about values & beliefs, role models, systems and exploration that has
taken place in the world.
• Grade 4 – They understand how the world works, how history has carved out the geography of a
place how tectonic plates work and biodiversities are formed.
• In our final year of the PYP, students take all this learning and question their responsibilities
towards themselves and the community. They learn to be responsible digital citizens , inquire
into the root causes of inequitable distribution of resources and migration and make projects
on how to conserve energy. This year is where all their learning through the years will be put into
action through the PYP Exhibition.
It also provides teachers with a powerful and authentic process for assessing student understanding.
The exhibition represents a unique and significant opportunity for students to exhibit the attributes
of the IB learner profile developed throughout their engagement with the PYP.
It also provides schools and students with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the transition of
learners to the next phase of their education.
Neev Academy offers a variety of stayback Programme activities that complements the curriculum.
Stay back activities can happen after school. Activities are varied ranging from sports, arts ,music
to school newsletter and Model United Nations. Students can choose to participate in activities they
are interested in or self-initiate and lead their own activity. These activities operate throughout the
year and require students to be committed to their choice.
• MUN@Neev – is the simulation of the United Nations at Neev Academy. It is offered as an after-
school activity and is organised by the MUN@Neev team. The team consists of teachers who
supervise the activity and students from Grade 7 upwards. The broad aim of the activity is to
help students develop into knowledgeable, open-minded and courageous individuals, with a
keen sense for analyzing problems and logical thinking. The activity focuses on building skills,
such as Research and Knowledge Skills, Writing and Speaking Skills, Conflict Resolution and
Problem-solving skills. MUN@Neev believes in mentoring and consistent skill building.Skills
are built through support from peers and teachers, and workshops organized within school by
internal or external facilitators. Student performance is continuous and evaluated against rubrics
consisting of several strands, and is followed by feedback.
• Sports @ Neev – There are a large range of physical fitness and sports options at Neev Academy.
Students can engage in sports for fun or commit to a team sport or represent the school at
tournaments. Once a year an annual event called as Sarvajeet Divas happens as a whole school
event. Coaching takes place after school to gear up student teams to participate in sports such
as Football, Basketball, Swimming and Athletics.
• Neev Times – The stay-back initiative for Neev Times, the school newsletter, is aimed at fostering
one’s sense of pride and belonging to the institution by presenting the alma mater to the outside
community in all its glory and splendor. This will hone a child’s literary abilities, editing skills and
discretion in choosing appropriate literature that will speak for the Neev Community. Added to
these, this club will educate children in the skills of communication, presentation and marketing
of all that they stand for. With quarterly publications planned to scale up to monthly issues, the
newsletter will provide the Neev students his/her independent voice.
• Theatre/Orchestra & Choir – The stay-back initiatives in Performing Arts at Neev Academy is a
platform for excellence and all students can work towards being part of the school team, namely
theatre, choir, and music band. PA stay back sessions inspires perseverance and positive
attitude towards learning and practicing their artistry with vigour and enthusiasm towards
creating and develop their personal artistic intention. The sessions are designed to allow the
learning opportunities in performing arts from the perspective of creators, designers, directors,
composers, performers, choreographers and spectators of the art. Student will work towards
creating their own interpretation of a real-life theme to devise and create a yearly theatrical and
musical ensemble and production for the larger school community.
Students of Neev Academy are expected to know the proper methods to attribute the sources
whenever imperative. Students are taught to acknowledge their sources in an age-appropriate
manner through information literacy skill-based activities including Plagiarism, Paraphrasing,
Summarizing and Note Taking skills.
The Teacher Librarian and Head of Libraries works in collaboration with the form tutors and subject
tutors to develop the research and referencing skills that are identified in the PYP Transdisciplinary
skills. Sessions on Plagiarism, Paraphrasing and Note Taking, etc will be conducted during the
school hours.
• http://www.ibo.org/what-is-an-ib-education/
• http://www.ibo.org/about-the-ib/mission/
• http://www.ibo.org/en/programmes/
• http://www.ibo.org/programmes/primary-years-programme/
• https://www.stratfordhall.ca/uploaded/DP_Handbook_2016.2017 FINAL.v2.pdf
• Google images
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