Grade 5 PYP Exhibition 2025: Student-Led Action and Inquiry at the International School of Riga

Grade 5 students presenting PYP Exhibition at ISR 2025

What Is the PYP Exhibition?

The PYP Exhibition is the culminating project of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme at the International School of Riga. It gives Grade 5 students the opportunity to apply their learning to real-world issues — combining research, creativity, collaboration, and action.

Through this inquiry-led process, students gain essential skills in communication, problem-solving, and global citizenship.

How Our Students Prepared for the Exhibition

At ISR, Grade 5 learners followed the full IB inquiry cycle:

  • Investigating topics they care deeply about

  • Conducting interviews and research

  • Creating visual and interactive presentations

  • Taking real-world action to create impact

This process showcases the heart of the PYP: student agency and action-driven learning.

Topics That Inspired Change

This year’s students chose bold, timely topics including:

✅ Air pollution & climate change
✅ Animal abuse & care
✅ Food systems & sustainability
✅ War victims & displaced communities
✅ Water pollution

They explored these issues through a global lens, connected with local organizations, and took steps to raise awareness and drive change.

Taking Action — Beyond the Classroom

In addition to researching and presenting, students made a real impact by:

  • Hosting beach clean-ups

  • Supporting the Ukrainian school in Riga

  • Organizing fundraisers for Tavi Draugi

  • Donating to the local Soup Kitchen

The PYP Exhibition is about more than knowledge — it’s about transforming learning into action.

Grade 5 students presenting PYP Exhibition at ISR 2025

Grade 5 students presenting PYP Exhibition at ISR 2025

Grade 5 students presenting PYP Exhibition at ISR 2025

Celebrating a Community Effort

This learning journey was supported by an amazing community:

  • Mentors and advisors from both campuses

  • ISR’s specialist teachers

  • Guest speakers and global interviewees

  • Supportive families

  • Everyone who attended and celebrated with us

We are deeply grateful for the collective effort that made this event a success.

Learn More About ISR and the IB PYP

The International School of Riga is proud to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme in a dynamic, diverse, and nurturing environment. If you’re curious about how we develop young changemakers — this is just one inspiring example.

🔗 Discover Our Primary Years Programme
🔗 Admissions and Campus Tours

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