IB Primary Years Programme
The International Baccalaureate
Primary Years Programme
At Notre Dame Academy, the Primary Years Programme (PYP):
- is for students from K to Grade 5
- promotes in-depth guided inquiry in teaching and learning by building on students’ own knowledge and interests
- explores the construction of knowledge through personal experience
- is transdisciplinary, in that it fosters the development of the whole child, addressing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs
- gives children a strong foundation in all of the major areas of knowledge: mathematics, social studies, drama, language, music, visual arts, science, personal and social education, and physical education
- strives to help children develop an international perspective - to become aware of the points of view of people in other parts of the world
- allows students to study a second language (Spanish) and gain an understanding of the cultures in which the language is spoken
- develops attitudes that are socially responsible and that are positive learning experiences

- PYP Curriculum
- Essential Elements
- Transdisciplinary Themes
- Key Concepts
- Approaches to Learner Skills (Formerly Transdisciplinary Skills)
- Learner Profile
- Culminating Project: Exhibition
PYP Curriculum
Essential Elements
Transdisciplinary Themes
Key Concepts
Approaches to Learner Skills (Formerly Transdisciplinary Skills)
Learner Profile
Culminating Project: Exhibition
Mr. Dan Jewitt
IB Coordinator
770-542-2911
djewitt@ndacademy.org
