THE PYP STUDENT PROFILE
To further enhance the learning experience, the PYP focuses on developing the whole child. This program develops students who have positive attitudes towards people, towards their environment and towards learning.

To this end, Mount Eliza North Primary School students work with their teachers and peers to develop these important Student Profile traits:

Inquirers
Mount Eliza North Primary School students are curious about the world. They can conduct research independently. They love learning and discovering new things and will carry this love of learning with them throughout life.
Thinkers
Mount Eliza North Primary School students can solve problems and make good decisions. They think creatively and critically.
Communicators
Mount Eliza North Primary School students are able to think and communicate in more than one language. They can also communicate using mathematical language and symbols.
Risk Takers
Mount Eliza North Primary School students have the daring to try new things. They try to solve problems in a lot of ways. They are brave and tell people what they think is right.
Knowledgeable
Mount Eliza North Primary School students have explored relevant and significant concepts at school and can remember what they have learned. They can draw on this knowledge and apply it to new situations.
Principled
Mount Eliza North Primary School students have principles. They have a sense of fairness and are honest with themselves and with others. They have an understanding of moral reasoning.
Caring
Mount Eliza North Primary School students are caring people. They want people around them to be happy and are sensitive to their needs.
Open Minded
Mount Eliza North Primary School students know that people are different and may do different things. They listen to other points of view and consider many possibilities before making a decision. They celebrate the differences in the world.
Well Balanced
Mount Eliza North Primary School students are healthy and are aware that eating properly and exercising is important in their lives. They understand that it is important to have a balance between the physical and mental aspects of their bodies.
Reflective
Mount Eliza North Primary School students know their strengths and where they can improve. They try to think about these things and make changes where they can.