Primary Years Programme
Primary Years Programme (PYP) at HPS, Begumpet
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The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet is a Candidate School* for the IB Primary Years Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that the Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org
Primary Years Programme (PYP) at HPS, Begumpet
At The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) marks an exciting new chapter in our century-old legacy of excellence in education. Rooted in our school’s rich traditions yet embracing innovative global practices, the PYP nurtures young learners from Grades 1 to 5 to become curious, confident, and compassionate individuals.
The PYP at HPS focuses on inquiry-based, concept-driven learning, where students are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, and make meaningful connections to the world around them. Through a transdisciplinary approach, children develop strong academic foundations in literacy, numeracy, science, and the arts while building essential life skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.
Aligned with the IB Learner Profile, the programme helps students grow into knowledgeable, principled, and open-minded global citizens. Learning experiences are designed to be hands-on, engaging, and relevant, fostering a love for learning while preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century.
At HPS, Begumpet, the PYP is not just a curriculum—it is a commitment to shaping lifelong learners and responsible leaders, ready to carry forward the proud legacy of our school into the future.
PYP Strategic Plan 2025–2030
Nurturing Inquirers. Building Legacy. Shaping the Future.
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) Strategic Plan 2025–2030 reflects our school’s long-term commitment to excellence in international education, child-centred learning, and the holistic development of every learner. Grounded in our mission, vision, and core values, this five-year roadmap outlines clear priorities and purposeful actions to strengthen teaching, learning, leadership, and community engagement.
Our strategic plan is built around six interconnected focus areas:
- Legacy and Heritage – Preserving and celebrating the school’s rich history while preparing learners for a changing world.
- Academic Planning – Strengthening inquiry-based pedagogy, assessment practices, and curriculum coherence aligned with IB philosophy.
- Infrastructure – Developing learning spaces that are safe, inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready.
- Resource Management – Ensuring effective, transparent, and sustainable use of human and physical resources.
- Professional Development – Building teacher capacity through continuous learning, collaboration, and reflective practice.
- Learning Community Engagement – Fostering strong partnerships among students, parents, teachers, leadership, and the wider community.
Through this strategic plan, we aim to:
- Enhance the quality and consistency of PYP implementation
- Empower teachers as reflective practitioners and leaders
- Promote student agency, wellbeing, and international-mindedness
- Strengthen systems, structures, and school culture
- Build a vibrant learning community committed to lifelong learning
The PYP Strategic Plan 2025–2030 will be reviewed annually to ensure responsiveness to emerging needs, educational research, and the evolving context of our learning community. Together, we look forward to shaping a future where every child thrives as an inquirer, thinker, communicator, and responsible global citizen.
Primary Years Programme (PYP) Curriculum – An Overview
Our Primary Years Programme (PYP) offers a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to nurture curious, confident, and compassionate learners. Rooted in the IB philosophy, the PYP develops students academically, socially, emotionally, and ethically through meaningful learning experiences.
The curriculum is organized around transdisciplinary units of inquiry that connect learning across subject areas, encouraging students to explore real-world issues, ask thoughtful questions, and take responsible action. Through a balanced emphasis on knowledge, skills, concepts, and attitudes, our learners develop strong foundations in language, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, and personal, social and physical education.
Central to the PYP is the development of the IB Learner Profile, which guides students to become inquirers, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, and reflective individuals prepared to thrive in a global society.
Languages
At the Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, our PYP curriculum celebrates multilingualism as a powerful tool for communication and global understanding. While English is the medium of instruction and daily communication, learners are encouraged to broaden their linguistic repertoire by choosing an additional language. We offer French, Spanish, Hindi, and Telugu, providing learners with meaningful opportunities to explore new cultures, strengthen their sense of identity, and develop confidence as effective communicators in an interconnected world.
| Strands | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
| Oral Language
(Listening and Speaking) |
Listen and respond to simple instructions.
Retell familiar stories with support. Participate in small-group discussions. Use basic vocabulary to express ideas. |
Listen actively and ask questions.
Retell stories with details. Share ideas clearly in groups. Use expressive vocabulary. |
Summarize main ideas from discussions.
Explain thinking using examples. Present short structured talks. Use tone, volume, and gestures. |
Participate in structured debates/discussions
Analyze the speaker’s purpose and message. Present using clear sequencing and supporting ideas. Adapt language for audience. |
Lead group discussions.
Explain reasoning with evidence. Present persuasive speeches or research talks. Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication. |
| Visual Language
(Viewing and Presenting) |
Interpret pictures and symbols.
Connect visuals to meaning in picture books. Use drawings/illustrations to communicate ideas. |
Read visual cues (charts, simple graphs).
Understand the purpose of posters and labels. Create simple posters with pictures and words. |
Interpret visual info (diagrams, maps, timelines).
Notice colour, layout and labels. Create simple presentations using visuals. |
Interpret complex visuals (infographics, ads).
Understand bias and purpose in the media. Create digital presentations with images and text. |
Evaluate media for message, bias and reliability.
Interpret video and multimedia sources. Create polished multimedia presentations. |
| Written Language
(Reading) |
Recognize sight words.
Use phonics to decode simple words. Understand story sequence (B-M-E). Read simple fiction/non-fiction. |
Decode longer words.
Use comprehension strategies (predict, connect). Identify characters, setting, and problems. Read short informational texts. |
Read with fluency and expression.
Use inferencing with picture cues and text. Identify themes, main ideas, details. Compare fiction/non-fiction. |
Identify themes and author’s purpose.
Interpret figurative language. Summarize longer texts. Compare texts across genres. |
Analyse character motivations and themes.
Infer complex ideas and viewpoints. Use text evidence for claims. Read extended novels and complex non-fiction. |
| Written Language
(Writing) |
Write simple sentences using phonetic spelling.
Use pictures and words to show ideas. Begin punctuation (capitals/full stops). Write short familiar stories. |
Write paragraphs with a clear idea.
Use basic grammar: nouns, verbs, adjectives. Plan–Draft–Revise simple pieces. Write narratives, descriptions, and simple reports. |
Write organized paragraphs with details.
Use dialogue, adjectives, sequence words. Edit for punctuation and spelling. Write stories, letters, descriptions, reports. |
Write multi-paragraph texts.
Use strong vocabulary and varied sentences. Edit for grammar, tense, coherence. Write persuasive, narrative, and informative pieces. |
Compose well-structured essays and narratives.
Use transitions, voice, and advanced vocabulary. Conduct research and cite sources. Edit for clarity, accuracy, and audience impact. |
Mathematics
At HPSB, we follow the Singapore Math approach to develop strong number sense, deep conceptual understanding, and confident problem solvers. This approach emphasizes mastery over memorization, encouraging learners to think critically, reason logically, and apply mathematics to real-life situations.
A key feature of Singapore Math is the CPA approach – Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract. Learners first explore concepts using concrete materials such as counters, blocks, and manipulatives. They then represent their thinking through pictorial models like drawings, bar models, and diagrams. Finally, they move to the abstract stage, using numbers, symbols, and algorithms with confidence and understanding.
Through this structured progression, learners at HPSB build a solid foundation in mathematics while developing clarity, confidence, and a love for learning.
Primary Years Programme (PYP) – Policies
PYP Faculty
Ms. Mrunmayee Deoghare
PYP Coordinator
Educational Qualifications:
B. Pharma, B.Ed.
Ms. Mohsina Meesam Sayed
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
M.A English, B.Ed
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 4
Ms. Tahreena Mohammed
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
M.Tech, B.Ed, PGDIE(IBEC)
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 4
Ms. Nishita Sunil Mirpagar
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
M.A English, B.Ed, B.A literature
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 4
Ms. Vrushali Damera
PYP Library teacher
Educational Qualifications:
B.Com, MLISC
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 1-5
Ms. Harika Duvvuri
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
M.A
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 2
Ms. Deepti Shanker
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
B.Com, B.Ed, NPTT
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 5
Ms. Hetal Prajapati
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
B.Com, Early Childhood Care and Education (E.C.C.Ed)
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 3
Ms. Neeru Sharma
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
B.Com, B.Ed., MBA
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 2
Ms. Kalyani Sanjay
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
B.Com, MBA
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 3
Ms. Farhat Hussain
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
B.Com, B.Ed, Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 1
Ms. Jetta Divya
PYP ICT Facilitator
Educational Qualifications:
B.Tech, M.Tech (CSE)
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 1-5
Ms. Nazia Afreen
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
M.Ed, B.Ed, B.A., PPTTC
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 1
Ms. Snehalatha Vennamaneni
PYP Math Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
M.C.A, B.Ed, S.T.T
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 5
Ms. Bhagyashree R P
Visual Art Facilitator
Educational Qualifications:
BA (Fine Arts)
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 1-5
Ms. Kannoori Neha
PYP Dance Instructor
Educational Qualifications:
BA-ESL, Diploma -Kuchupudi
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 1-5
Mr. Madhira Sujay Sunandh
IB PYP PSPE Facilitator
Educational Qualifications:
MA, MPED
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 1-5
Ms. Chris Angel Poluri
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
B.Sc, B.Ed
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 1
Ms. Priya Begani
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
M.Sc., B.Ed., PGCE QTS (Dept of Education UK)
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grades 1
Ms. Armin Panjwani
PYP Drama Facilitator
Educational Qualifications:
B. A. Double Majoring in Media Arts (Film Production) and Drama
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grades 1 and 2
Ms. Kraleti Bhawani
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
B.A, B.Ed
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 2
Ms. Priyanka Bodapati
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
M.B.A (HR), B.Ed, DPPTC, B.Sc. Biotechnology
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 3 (UOI, Math and English)
Ms. Desiree Anurag Samuel
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Educational Qualifications:
M.SC ( Botany), B.Ed
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 5 ( UOI and ELA)
Languages
Mr. Sandeep Kumar
PYP Hindi Facilitator
Educational Qualifications:
B.A. Hindi, H.P.T., IB CAT 1
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 1 to 3
Ms. Geeta Dubey
PYP Hindi Facilitator
Educational Qualifications:
B.A., M.A., B.Ed., IB CAT 1
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grades 1 to 5
Ms. Vandana Singh
PYP Spanish Facilitator
Educational Qualifications:
M.A in History, M.A in Spanish and M.Phil in Hispanic Studies
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grade 1 to 5
Ms. M K Sarvani
PYP French Facilitator
Educational Qualifications:
M.Sc. (Computer science), B2 and advanced diploma in French
Teaching Responsibilities:
Grades 1 to 5