The European School was in the Halloween spirit - fun, energy, pumpkins, happy Superheroes, Fairies, Witches, Ghosts, and other interesting characters walking around. Excited faces were seen everywhere as children posed for photographs.

This week, our PYP students celebrated Digital Citizenship Week through engaging and collaborative activities! From playing Digital Passport games that build online safety and media literacy skills, to creating Kahoot quizzes hosted by Grade 5C for other classes, and designing creative “All About Me” posters to reflect on responsible online behavior — our learners explored what it truly means to be safe, respectful, and responsible digital citizens.

Grade 2 students proudly celebrated Cultural Diversity and Global Citizenship by presenting their summative projects for the unit “Who We Are.” Students explored their unique identities and the rich diversity within their classroom community. 

The PYP community celebrated knowledge, skills, and partnerships through the annual Three-Way Conferences, where PYP learners, parents, and teachers reflected on achievements and set goals for further growth.

As part of their inquiries about puberty, the students visited Building B's library and conducted an interview with DP students. During the interview, Maryam, Deren, and Suhani talked with our fifth graders about their transition to MYP from PYP and various social and emotional changes accompanying it. They gave some valuable advice and answered the questions of the fifth graders. The students really enjoyed the meeting and are excited to go to MYP!

Grade 4A PYP students explored Georgian culture by making traditional churchkhelas, experiencing local customs and culinary traditions firsthand. This activity was made possible with the support of their parents, who provided fresh grape juice and nuts, and the school.

As part of their unit Who We Are, the grade 5C students were investigating the emotional changes that children go through during puberty. As we were on our journey to discover ways to manage our emotions, we decided to visit a yoga center.

Our recent PYP class assembly began with a special moment of recognition as we congratulated the newly elected Student Council members and proudly presented them with their badges. This significant occasion marked the beginning of their journey of commitment, leadership, and responsibility.

As part of our Unit of Inquiry Who We Are, Grade 3B pyp students visited a local yoga studio to explore how healthy choices influence well-being. The instructor led the students through simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, and mindfulness activities.

The PYP community, including parents, teachers, and students, joined the PYP leadership team for an engaging Coffee Morning, with Grade 5 student representatives and one parent sharing their perspectives and experiences, as discussions explored the PYP philosophy, curriculum, and ways to support students’ learning, highlighting the roles of the library, technology, wellbeing initiatives, and various school activities in fostering a balanced and enriching learning environment, while also examining strategies to strengthen collaboration and communication between home and school, and emphasizing the importance of community engagement and the shared commitment to nurturing confident, internationally minded learners.

The European School hosted its annual Club Fair, where students had the chance to explore a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. From sports and arts to languages and technology, there was something for everyone! Students didn’t just learn about the clubs, they actively took part in hands-on activities and workshops, getting a real taste of the exciting experiences that await them this year.