MYP Student-Led Conference 2025

It’s hard to believe that another academic year is almost finished! On April 4th, 2025, MYP students welcomed their families to our annual Student-led Conferences where we took a moment during the fast-paced school year to pause and reflect on our learning, with support from both parents and teachers. Authentic reflection is not a one-time task, but a skill that must be intentionally developed through regular, thoughtful practice. Throughout the MYP, students engage with both formal and informal reflections, whether it’s setting goals for a new unit, evaluating their contributions to community engagement or group work, or reviewing feedback from assessments. These moments help students make connections between what they have learned, how they have grown, and where they want to go next. Reflection becomes a habit — one that strengthens their ability to plan, adapt, and take ownership of their learning journey.

In an IB education, reflection is central to the learning process, alongside inquiry and action. It is also one of three important self-management skills, alongside organisation and affective skills. It fuels curiosity, shapes questions, and deepens understanding — all essential steps in the IB’s inquiry cycle and goal of building life-long learners.

Our parents play a critical role in developing reflective learners. Parents provide a supportive space at home where students can share their successes and challenges. They help their children recognize progress and guide them in setting meaningful future goals. Their participation in Student-led Conferences reinforces the message that learning is a shared journey built on encouragement and thoughtful conversations. We thank all families who took part in this special event, and we look forward to continuing to grow and learn together in the years to come!

Ms. Rachel Samson MYP Coordinator