PYP Parent Information Session Invitation

Dear Parents,
What is the PYP? This is a question that many of the teachers are being asked. As the Primary Years
Programme (PYP) Coordinator at ENS, I work with the teachers to develop Units of Inquiry across grades
KG1-5, and to ensure that quality teaching practices are being delivered in the classroom. The PYP aims
to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people that become active, compassionate,
lifelong learners. Teaching in the PYP is a little different than in other schools, as the focus is on the
child being an active participant of the process.
In order to help you to understand the PYP, and to give you an opportunity to ask questions about the
program, I would like to invite you to participate in a hands on activity session on Tuesday February 12.
The sessions will be held in the Teachers Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Al Manasir building, and there
will be three sessions, starting at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Note that this is also the day of our
parent/teacher conferences, so Im hoping that you will be able to find some time either before or after
speaking with the teachers to learn more about the PYP at ENS.
I really hope to see you there!
Kind regards,

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Glenn Carmichael
PYP Coordinator
Emirates National Schools, Abu Dhabi City Campus
g.carmichael@ens.sch.ae