Unit of Inquiry: Who We Are (PYP info)

Hello parents and carers ☺ My name is Brenda, and I'm the PYP curriculum coordinator here at Hillside. Welcome back to all our returning families, and a very warm welcome to all our new K2 families!

Be sure to check in with the class blog throughout the year to learn more about how your child is accessing the curriculum. Ammie will be posting regularly, while I and our Chinese teacher, Yammi Lao Shi will guest post to share other relevant information about the children’s learning.



Unit of Inquiry: Who We Are


The K2 children have started tuning into the unit Who We Are by settling into school routines and exploring a variety of learning experiences both within their own classroom and during the daily Open Play hour. All activities are purposefully planned and set up to develop different skills and understandings relevant to the Unit of Inquiry. 

To learn more about the current Unit of Inquiry, here is a 3 minute video explaining the key curriculum information relating to this unit (please press full screen for more easeful viewing):



If you ever have any wonderings or would like to further your understanding of anything related to curriculum, learning & teaching, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. You can reach me at 📧 brenda.yuen@hillside.edu.hk


A fun fact: I'm an avid children's book collector, and am always keen to recommend books to support children's interests, passions, and areas of growth! 📚

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