The students of IB primary years programme had a splendid day as they graduated from primary class and entered the middle year of the school. A graduation ceremony of IB PYP students of Eastern Public School was organised at the school premises. The ceremony marked the culmination of fifth graders and entering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) of IB curriculum.
On the occasion, the faculty members and the parents were overwhelmed on the achievement of the students. The students were awarded with the IB learner profiles which they have earned in the entire span of PYP years. These awards were given by the Director of school Umar Jaffar.
Further, Umar Jaffar interacted with the parents and students on the occasion and wished a bright future to the students. He also shared how learner profile the core of IB, is a benchmark for assessing the students and school for the parents.
The ceremony ended with speeches including speech by the PYP Coordinator Humera Riyaz, who addressed the parents about the nurture and care the students get in the entire span and how fun is mingled with learning to make this journey effective in the long run. She said that this batch of students has been very hardworking and energetic and these children will be missed by all the teachers, she added contentedly.
Moreover, the parents also shared their experiences with the students and the teachers. One of the parents shared, “I have seen my children enjoy learning, they always came up with innovative ways and perspectives towards things”. Although students are transiting from PYP to MYP in the same school still they felt emotional. The students at the end also shared their experience being in PYP and then enjoyed the day to the fullest.