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AcademicsMarch 21, 2026Primary School Team5 min read

Grade 5 Exhibition Projects Turn Inquiry into Real-World Action

Primary students presented ambitious PYP Exhibition projects exploring sustainability, well-being, and community responsibility through research and action.

Students sharing project work and research during an exhibition

The Grade 5 PYP Exhibition invited students to investigate issues they care deeply about and present both their findings and their next steps.

Topics included plastic reduction, sleep habits, food waste, inclusive playground design, and the role of empathy in school communities.

Research with Purpose

Students interviewed experts, gathered survey data, and compared multiple sources before shaping their final displays and presentations.

Teachers emphasized that the exhibition is not only a final project, but also a demonstration of agency, collaboration, and reflection.

Learning That Extends Beyond the Classroom

Several groups proposed practical next steps such as awareness campaigns, waste-sorting improvements, and peer-to-peer workshops for younger students.

The event reinforced the idea that inquiry at WISS is designed to lead to action, not just answers.

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