Victorian Primary Years Programme (PYP) Network
Share | Communicate | Learn
A resource for current and future network members
Our Purpose
The Victorian PYP Network seeks to model and foster the ideals and philosophy of the IB through its actions and the provision of information, meetings and professional development opportunities that promote professional learning and encourage communication between members.
Established March 2006 Reviewed March 2023
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See below to keep track of our events and click on the links to learn more.
When an event is ready to book/register, you can click to see details.
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TERM 1 EVENTS
New PYPC and Mentor Launch
Q & A Session on-line
Late Feb/Early March
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Teach Meets
Thursday 21 March
3.45 - 5
On-line
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Heads & Coordinators Meeting
Tuesday 5 March
1 - 4 pm
Wesley College
Elsternwick Campus
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Introduction to the
Language of the PYP
Overtime Workshop
Thursday 22 Feb and 7 March
4.30 - 7pm
*Must attend both sessions
Please check Programme Communities for details
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IBAP Global Conference
Sth Korea
Daegu
21 - 23 March
TERM 2 EVENTS
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 29 May
Venue TBC
9.30 - 10.30
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Teacher's Professional Learning Event following AGM
10.30-2.30
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Teach Meets
27 - 31 May
After School
On-line
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Teacher's Professional Learning Event
Writing with Matt Glover
Friday 14 June
How to become a
Better Writing Teacher
Brighton Beach Hotel
9.15 Registration
9.30 Start
3.30 Finish
See Programme Communities
for Registration Link
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IPSHA Conference
23 - 25 May
TERM 3 EVENTS
Teacher's Professional Learning Event
Open Schools Fortnight
19 - 23 August
26 - 30 August
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Teach Meets
12-16 August
After School
On-line
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Network Heads & Coordinators Conference
Friday 9 August
9-4
Network Dinner (Optional)
Thursday 8 August
Venue: Hotel Bellinoza
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TERM 4 EVENTS
Teacher's Professional Learning Event
Kath Murdoch
17 October
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Heads & Coordinators Meeting
Thursday 31 October
1-4
Venue TBC
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE OFFER
The Victorian PYP Network supports PYP schools in Victoria and Tasmania, Australia
There are currently over 80 member schools with membership drawn from candidate, authorised and evaluated schools across a range of education sectors – government, independent, Catholic, Islamic and Jewish
Every year, we offer a varied calendar of events that cater to a range of audiences designed to help strengthen the leadership, teaching and learning in our schools.
NETWORKING
A range of opportunities to meet other Principals, Heads, Coordinators and teachers in PYP schools.
REciprocal Sharing
A culture of reciprocal sharing and celebrating what is happening in schools the brings to life the philosphy of the IB and PYP
Professional Learning
A variety of Professional Learning opportunities at great prices for member schools
School Visits
Opportunities to visit and learn from other PYP schools during our Open Schools events
CONTACT/JOIN VICTORIAN PYP NETWORK
Interested in joining our thriving network? Have a question?
Send an email to the network chair, Joel Snowden.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands, waterways and skies across Australia as the first teachers and educators of and for this land. We pay respects to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.