1. 21 April 2013
Dear Parents of Grade 6 Students,
Re: PYP CELEBRATION – Friday 7 June in the LLAC
It is with great pleasure we invite you to join the Grade 6 students and CDNIS faculty at the
PYP Celebration on Friday 7 June in the theatre and lobby of the Leo Lee Arts Centre
from 10am-12pm. This special event recognizes and celebrates the journey our Grade 6
students have experienced in the Lower School at CDNIS.
Traditionally, we have hosted a formal evening to celebrate this occasion. This year our PYP
celebration does not include a formal evening. There are a couple of key points for this
change that I wish to share with you. The completion of the PYP is indeed a milestone we
wish to acknowledge and celebrate. However, as an IBO through-school, we must also
endeavor to align our practices within the PYP, MYP and DP programmes. We must also
ensure that we preserve the Grade 12 Graduation as the one formal event that recognizes
completion of a student’s learning journey at CDNIS and within the IB programme. This is a
significant achievement and one that deserves the highest profile in the school. As a team,
we believe a student-centered celebration is a more age-appropriate option at the completion
of the PYP. Therefore, together with the Grade 6 teachers, Lower School Leadership Team
and Class Parent volunteers, we have planned the following for 7 June:
10AM-11AM
A celebration assembly will be held in the LLAC theatre. The assembly will include:
• The presentation of two prestigious awards: The Alan Dick Spirit Award and The
CISPA Pursuit of Learning Award
• Student speeches
• Grade level song
• Presentation of certificates
No formal seating arrangements will be made for families. A section of the Auditorium will be
allocated and we invite you to attend if you are able.
11-12PM
Following this assembly, students, parents and faculty will move to the LLAC lobby for a
school-hosted BBQ lunch. Photo opportunities will be available in a designated area with a
photographer for those who wish to commemorate this moment.
12-2:15PM
After lunch, students will move to the small gymnasium for a parent-planned event with a
variety of fun activities to participate in.
As it is a regular school day, students are expected to be in uniform for this event i.e., short-
sleeved white shirts and khaki pants/skirts, black shoes. The school will cover the cost of the
event and will not request any additional monies from families.
Should you have any inquiries, please contact Linda Parnsalu, Vice Principal at 2525 7088 or
lindaparnsalu@cdnis.edu.hk. We look forward to seeing you at the Grade 6 Celebration.
Yours truly,
Dylan Hughes
Principal, Lower School