On Tuesday February 20th, 2007 Sanderlin became an Official Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School, under the umbrella of the International Baccalaureate Organization. The PYP focuses on the development of the internationally-minded child, who cares about himself, the community and the world at large. PYP offers a framework that meets the academic, social, physical, emotional and cultural needs of all children.
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) focuses on the development of the whole child. Learning takes place in a variety of settings throughout the day. PYP is a comprehensive approach to teaching and
learning. The PYP prescribes a curriculum framework of essential elements - knowledge, concept, skills, attitudes, and action - each of which is reflected in the learner profile and is a reference point for the construction of the school's curriculum.
The PYP serves as an excellent introduction to the Middle
Years Programme, but it is not a prerequisite for this or for
the Diploma Programme.
What are the characteristics of the PYP student? Click the question mark above to find out.
Children desire to discover who they are and the importance of their role in society
Who we are
An inquiry into the nature of the self;
beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and spiritual health;
human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
How we express ourselves
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.
Sharing the Planet
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 to opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
How do we teach these complex ideas to children? Click the question mark above to find out.
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) focuses on the development of the whole child. Learning takes place in a variety of settings throughout the day. PYP is a comprehensive approach to teaching and
learning. The PYP prescribes a curriculum framework of essential elements - knowledge, concept, skills, attitudes, and action - each of which is reflected in the learner profile and is a reference point for the construction of the school's curriculum. 
