PYP Attitudes

Attributes that we want students to value and demonstrate.

Appreciation
Appreciating the wonder and beauty of the world and its people

 

Commitment
Being committed to our own learning, preserving and showing self-discipline and responsibility

 

Confidence
Feeling confident in our ability as learners, having the courage to take risks, applying what we have learned and making appropriate decisions and choices

 

Cooperation
Cooperating, collaborating and leading or following as the situation demands

 

Creativity
Being creative and imaginative in our thinking and in our approach to problems and dilemmas

 

Curiosity
Being curious about the nature of learning, about the world, its people and cultures

 

Empathy
Imagining yourself in another's situation in order to understanding his or her reasoning and emotions, so as to be open-minded and reflective about the perspectives of others

 

Enthusiasm
Enjoying learning and willingly putting the effort into the process

 

Independence
Thinking and acting independently, making our own judgments based on reasoned argument, and being able to defend our judgments

 

Integrity
Being honest and demonstrating a considered sense of fairness

 

Respect
Respecting yourself, others and the world around them

 

Tolerance
Being sensitive about differences and diversity in the world and being responsive to the needs of others