Primary School
Beth Overby
Primary Principal
WHAT IS THE IB PYP?
VIS Primary School is authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). The PYP is an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum framework for students between the ages of 3 and 12 years old. Through the PYP framework, VIS develops students’ knowledge, conceptual understandings, skills, and the IB Learner Profile attributes by emphasizing and promoting learner agency and ownership.
The PYP considers three pillars of school life:
- The learner
- Learning and teaching
- The learning community
Within these three pillars, VIS recognizes the importance of fostering student self-efficacy and the confidence to take action in their learning community.
Why VIS?
At VIS, our vibrant campus is a place of curiosity, inquiry, and discovery. We focus on the whole child, nurturing academic growth and essential life skills.
Our diverse community of learners thrives in a changing world. We celebrate each child's unique experiences and personalities, meeting them where they are and supporting their progress in meaningful and personalized ways. Our dedicated educators are here to inspire and learn with your child.
Welcome to the Primary!
Our Primary School is a place where students feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
We believe that a strong sense of belonging empowers children to take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and grow in meaningful ways. Honoring the unique strengths and perspectives of each student, we foster academic, social-emotional, and personal development through an inquiry-based approach. We recognize that every child is unique, and our highly professional educators are committed to meeting each child where they are to support their progress in meaningful and personalized ways.
Each day in our Primary School offers opportunities for learners to explore new ideas, build connections, and engage with the world around them. We approach teaching and learning through concept-based learning experiences that develop our students' dispositions and skills for continued learning throughout their lives.
Families and caretakers are vital partners in this journey. The strong, collaborative relationships we build together form the foundation of our school community and directly support student growth and learning.
VIS is a diverse community of learners who are inspired to thrive in rapidly changing environments.
IB PYP Overview
VIS Learning Principles
Learners are collaborative
Collaboration at VIS builds shared understanding and action, as learners work together to make a difference locally and globally.
Learners have emotions
At VIS, we honor learners’ feelings as part of the whole child, recognizing that emotions shape relationships, self-efficacy, and personal growth.
Learners have potential
Every learner is empowered to discover and extend their individual passions, interests, and knowledge.
Learners at the center
The VIS community places learners at the heart of every decision, ensuring voice, choice, and ownership in their learning journeys.
Learners make connections
Through our transdisciplinary program, VIS learners connect ideas, people, and experiences to understand the world more deeply.
Learners are reflective
Reflection is an essential part of learning at VIS, helping students grow in self-awareness and take thoughtful action.
Learners are unique
We celebrate the unique strengths, perspectives, and identities each learner brings to our diverse community.