Global Awareness Day Programme 2018

G lobal A wareness D ay 2018 Somerset College

Wednesday 6 June 2018 The Great Hall Somerset College

W elcome Global Awareness Day has evolved from Italian Day in the early years of Somerset College to International Day, as we commenced our Primary Years Programme journey, to the current title. All the performances you will see today are based on units of inquiry that have been studied by the students. Inquiry based learning has allowed the students to explore issues of global significance, from understanding our own identity as Australians in the Pre-Prep classes to the way in which the world has been settled, from celebrations around the world, to the variety of ways we express ourselves. During these units of inquiry the students have also focused on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile: caring, open minded, balanced, communicator, knowledgeable, thinker, reflective, risk taker, principled and inquirer. As global citizens, we strive to live the Learner Profile. The performances are a snapshot only of the inquiries that have been happening both in and out of the classroom. Please take this opportunity to ask your children about their learning and don’t forget that worthwhile inquiries always result in more questions!

Brenda Millican Rebecca Collie Assistant Head of Junior School — Curriculum/PYP Head of Junior School

Y ear 1 Year 1 has been inquiring into the Central Idea A rt T ells a S tory

Investigating the Lines of Inquiry • Different forms of art • Purpose of art • How art tells about the lives of humankind, Past/Present/Future

Following the guidelines of the PYP Transdisciplinary Theme 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. Concepts Form and Function Related Concept: Change and Opinion Learner Profile Open-Minded and Communicator Attitudes Creativity and Expression

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Year 2 has been inquiring into the Central Idea H uman -M ade S ystems D efine

P laces Investigating the Lines of Inquiry • Human-made borders • Systems that influence border decisions • Borders affect people

Following the guidelines of the PYP Transdisciplinary Theme How We Organise Ourselves

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. Concepts

Connection and Causation Related Concept: Borders Learner Profile Inquirer Attitudes Empathy and Tolerance

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Y ear 3 Year 3 has been inquiring into the Central Idea H istory P rovides an I nsight into the I ndividual , F amily and C ulture

Investigating the Lines of Inquiry

• Personal histories connect us to the past • Cultural experiences influence families • Historical impacts on cultures Following the guidelines of the PYP Transdisciplinary Theme Where We Are In Time And Place

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 civilisations, from local and global perspectives. Concepts Function, Causation and Connection Related Concepts: Identity and Belonging

Learner Profile Reflective and Open-minded Attitudes Tolerance and Respect

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Y ear 4 Year 4 has been inquiring into the Central Idea U niversally T here are M any F orms of E xpression Investigating the Lines of Inquiry • The different forms of expression • The ways in which different expressions are communicated • Cultural diversity in forms of expression

Following the guidelines of the PYP Transdisciplinary Theme 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. Concepts Form and Function Related Concepts: Pattern

Learner Profile Communicator and Balanced Attitudes Creativity and Confidence

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Y ear 5 Year 5 has been inquiring into the Central Idea

E minent I ndividuals H ave the P ower to C hange the W orld

Investigating the Lines of Inquiry

• Significant contributions of eminent individuals globally • Past and present eminent individuals around the world • The ways in which eminent individuals have lived/live the Learner Profile

Following the guidelines of the PYP Transdisciplinary Theme 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. Concepts Change and Reflection Related Concepts: Values, Influence and Community Learner Profile Knowledgeable, Thinker, Inquirer and Communicator Attitudes Empathy, Respect and Tolerance

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P rep Prep has been inquiring into the Central Idea M any T hings M ake a C ountry S pecial • Special features of our country • Special features of other countries • Artefacts and experiences connect with the world Investigating the Lines of Inquiry

Following the guidelines of the PYP Transdisciplinary Theme Where We Are In Time And Place

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 civilisations, from local and global perspectives. Concepts Form and Connection Related Concept: Artefacts

Learner Profile Reflective and Open-minded Attitudes Respect and Appreciation

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P re -P rep Pre-Prep has been inquiring into the Central Idea F riendships A re P art of O ur L ives

Investigating the Lines of Inquiry

• The way friendships work • The qualities of a friend • How friendships develop

Following the guidelines of the PYP Transdisciplinary Theme 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. Concepts

Causation and Responsibility Related Concept: Relationships Learner Profile Caring Attitudes Empathy, Respect, Co-operation and Tolerance

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