It's good to be back! A great in-service week ICS Inter-Community School Zurich. Looking at how, as PYP teachers, we ‘are all responsible for contributing to, and planning for, student well-being, transdisciplinary learning experiences and the overall outcomes of the programme.' (IBO, 2018)

As part of the Sharing the planet unit, Arts teachers, as well as homeroom teachers offered choice workshops to G2 students at ICS_School, enabling them to explore the emotions connected to peace and conflict from different perspectives. #transdisciplianry IB PYP Joanna Mary Moon

Young inquiring designers ICS Inter-Community School Zurich, ask questions, define, ideate, reflect, and develop ideas to create prototypes and products in our new primary design maker space. @mandurubell IB PYP

My office today - preparing for our joint accreditation and a crosswalk between NEASC impacts and IB standards and practices. Love that both organisations are focused on growth and development. #clp International Baccalaureate ICS Inter-Community School Zurich

A PYP point of view on Inspire Citizens from Nat Atherton, Primary Principal, ICS Inter-Community School Zurich Read more: inspirecitizens.org/vignettes/2022… #InspireCitizenQuotes #InspireCitizens #GlobalCitizenship #EmpathyToImpact #ImpactChange

An inspirational week of PD with Steve Sostak where each team had a half day planning to reflect and re-think units. So many resources were shared, helping us find the heart and consider the ‘so what’ of our units, ensuring they are relevant and engaging for all. ICS Inter-Community School Zurich

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As well as the frost, there was a suprise in the forest for our preschoolers today. Samichlaus emerged from his cottage bringing bread men to the children, but first they entertained him by singing songs in German. #tradition #Samichlaus ICS Inter-Community School Zurich

We kicked off the festive season with a true #Zurich tradition, the #SingingChristmasTree! Students and teachers gathered at the Zurich Christmas Market to serenade the market goers, passersby, and our #ICSZcommunity. Our ICS Singers, warmed up the night with festive cheer.

As part of their unit of inquiry, G1 students ICS Inter-Community School Zurich learnt about the history and lived experiences of others. Resulting in a wonderful exhibit, this unit built understanding and connections between our G1 students and members of our community. #ibpyp James Forsythe

It was wonderful to see our K2 students ICS Inter-Community School Zurich being actively involved in sharing their learning with the wider school community at the K2 Creators Museum. Helen Binks #pypchat #ibpyp #design

PYPx - a celebration of learning! As well as sharing the process, understandings, and reflections visitors also got to experience an exhibit that showcased learning products, such as performances, art installations, games in Deutsch, and design projects. ICS Inter-Community School Zurich IB PYP

In Nov, the G1 team at the ICS Inter-Community School Zurich embarked on an exciting journey to redesign a history unit. Working with Inspire Citizens, the team engaged in ideation & planning that led to: Humans of ICSZ. inspirecitizens.org/vignettes/2023… #Educators #AntiBias #humnasofICSZ #EmpathyToImpact

The ICS Design Programme is one of the first of its kind among PYP schools. In this video, hear from our Primary ICS Visual Arts and Design Teachers about how our Grade 1 students explored maps of Zurich to create interactive exhibitions. youtu.be/IKWzS_p2nAw

🗓️ 💻 It's the start of a new week, which means fresh opportunities for learning and growth. #PYPConnectEd Join the conversation and tell us: What's your go-to #EdTech app, tool or resource for fostering inquiry in the classroom? #edchat #PYPchat #k12

Returning from a school visit, I reflected on how our definition of High-Quality Learning is visible. In PreK/K1 this week, I saw transformative, inclusive, joyful learning, where our youngest learners embrace challenges and create authentic connections to the world. ICS Inter-Community School Zurich

G3 students ICS Inter-Community School Zurich showcased their learning through a 'Living Museum'. A fantastic HWEO transdisciplinary unit, bridging social studies, language, visual and performing arts, and design, connecting to students' lives/cultures. #pypchat

Working with Inspire Citizens for a third year really helped us to re-think our units and plan with authentic, meaningful, and mindful action from the start.

G5 students showcased months of hard work in our Primary School's PYP Exhibition this week! Embracing the essence of the IB, they tackled big issues and took action to 'help create a better world'. Dive into their year-long PYPx journey here [ow.ly/aBmK50QZt7e]

A fantastic day of PD. Great discussions and so many tools shared to help us build and lead teams.