The Extra Edge
Overview
The school born out of rich experiences of its Founder will offer optimum school ethos / school climate by including enriching school based programmes; scholastic activities; co-scholastic activities; life skill development programmes; and body strengthening & mind building extra-curricular activities. To facilitate the same, the school provides the following Academic Oriented Centres
Our academic endeavour gives special importance to the way the subjects and its core values are taught to the students. Here are a few underlying thoughts how learning is made specific and serious in SJPS.
Building Curiosity in Mathematics
Young children are naturally curious. They have an irresistible tendency to explore objects, and this seems to be the basis of curiosity. The most important thing in developing a child’s interest in the subject is by taking beyond the horizons of the classroom and teaching it in a way which is innovative and separate from traditional ways of teaching. Children can be engaged in fun activities alongwith general instructions of Mathematics as it would help them to retain, leading them to create a logical and an understanding towards their studies.
Teaching strategies which involves project based activities offer students the potential of gaining deeper insights in mathematical concepts. This strategy engages students to use critical thinking processes as they develop and answer their own questions. Math based activities helps students tap into higher order skills, which allows them to make those all important connections between math concept and other concepts.
Science Learning
Making Science Learning accessible and relevant to all pupils – This is the fundamental responsibility of the teacher and embraces the notion of inclusion, in providing effective learning opportunities for all pupils.
The seven principles that are followed are :
To set suitable learning challenges for all pupils | To respond to all pupils learning needs | To overcome the potential barriers of learning for pupils | An important pre-requisite in science learning is motivation which will be provided enough | The learner will be made to be actively involved in the learning experience | Special interest in some parts of the subject will also be taken care Individuals differ in their needs and abilities | This differences in learning science are also accounted.
Science Foundation
In view of the dominating role of Science in the modern world, it has become imperative for schools to promote basic science education right from primary classes. In this line of thinking and in particular to strengthen the thought process of students and science teachers the school will operate a productive SCIENCE FOUNDATION to extend learning of science beyond the physical limits of the class rooms and beyond the school class room learning.
Olympaid
A large – scale formalized competitions are relatively recent phenomenon in the long history of education. National and International Level Olympiads play a vital role in the learning process of a child, in a global market. The contents and the preparations of these examinations emphasizes on application oriented learning in the longer run.
Though, the syllabus remains the same as of their Text Books, the students of SJPS will be trained to answer these examinations which require the alternative way of thinking. Thus, Olympiads help students gain additional knowledge, way to answer and built confidence to write papers.
SJPS, will initiate Student participation in National Science Olympiads, National Geographic Olympiads, National Cyber Olympiads, National Mathematics Olympiads and will set the motion for their participation in International Olympiads also.
Right approach to study Computer Science
We at SJPS understand the trend that Computer Learning is an important tool in any educational program. It is the prime duty of the school in successfully integrating technology into the academic curriculum. This is a complex and challenging educational goal. All the students from Class I are taught Computer mastery skills around the following essential areas at graded level.
Computer Education and Computer Technology is an important tool in any educational program. Considering this, the institution is successfully integrating technology into the academic curriculum through computer education. All the students from Class I will be taught the computer mastering skills at the four different stages – Lower Primary ( I – III) ; Upper Primary Level (IV & V); and Middle School Level (VI – VIII) and High School Level (IX & X). The Technology areas that will be dealt in detail at graded level suitable to different age groups / class level are:
Desktop Publishing | Word Processing |Data Base |Telecommunications | Multimedia | Operating environments | Graphics | Applied Technology | Spread sheets | Programming
Arts Education – Stressing its importance
The concept of Creativity does not occur at an instance, rather it is a continuous process which needs regular conditioning. It is here that the role of arts & craft becomes more important. Learning towards these subjects would surely help in enhancing feelings towards a more intricate and complete life. Art Education is a compulsory activity under CBSE curriculum. The students are trained under Visual arts – Sketching, Colouring, Drawing, Inking, Stenciling, Dying, Rangoli, Letter designing and Screen printing.
Work Experience
According to the scheme of studies implemented by CBSE, Work Experience is a compulsory part of curriculum throughout the schooling. The activities under work education are so thoughtfully planned in our school for all classes that it provides the basis for building up proper attitudes towards work, developing favourable work value and habits, imparting necessary knowledge related to work and developing appropriate work skills which can help the children to become productive in meeting their day-to-day needs.
Art Studio
The concept of creativity does not occur at an instance, rather it is a continuous process which need regular conditioning. It is here, that the role of arts & craft become more important. Learning the arts & craft would surely help in enhancing the mindset towards a more intricate and complete life. Thus Art Studio in SJPS will be a unique concept in building the skill based learning among students.
Music and Dance School
The school in the genuine interest of providing opportunities for young children to be trained in music & dance, a Cultural School will function in the school to facilitate the following classes on week-ends / thrice a week outside school hours. Tutoring in
Key-boards | Tabla Classes | Guitar Classes | Mirudangam Classes | Violin Classes | Bharatanatyam Classes | Vocal (carnatic) Classes | Western Dance | Yoga Classes
Imparting Value Education – School Cinema
SJPS introduced an interesting visual-supported, vision– oriented and value-based value inculcation module called SCHOOL CINEMA as a part of Value Education Programme. SJPS always aims at the all round development of a child. On the progression of Value Education, School Cinema is a value based Educational tool comprising 10 short films for Students, 1 Short film for teachers. These documentary films are screened in our Air-conditioned Audio-Visual Room. One per month for viewing the film and the teacher in- charge speaking about and interlaces the values which many of the students could be able to support in the day-today life as they learn the value from the film. School cinema is an Effective Educational tool used by SJPS to imbibe values in children, to inculcate fundamental human values of love, respect, honesty, responsibility, friendship, caring, sharing and perseverance amongst others. School Cinema, as a Value providing component is used in SJPS as a part of extended Curriculum to facilitate our growing student community to live safe, healthy and fruitful life and turn out to be a responsible citizen who make positive contribution to the society. This module of value education aims at promoting broader capabilities, attitudes and skills that matter not just in schools but also life beyond schools, making the world a better place not just for themselves but also for their family, friends and others.
Value Education
It is an indispensable part of school education and more so for children with specific needs. Values like patience, perseverance, personal hygiene, calm and peace, love, politeness, cleanliness, positive attitude, independent living are a few to mention. Peace education and Adolescence education will also be integrated into Value Education. Through Value Education the school will expose children at an early age to gain better perspective on the various issues which are a cause of concern to civilizations.
Scholastic Readers Club
There is a need to integrate schools and school students with disaster preparedness and response mechanism. It requires a learning process and has to be traced backwards to know about the cause of various kinds of disasters, which is only possible through a process of networking ‘knowledge’ and ‘awareness’.
Knowledge related to natural disaster | Knowledge relating to non-natural disaster and | Knowledge relating to biological disaster.
Disaster Management is handled integrated with learning curriculum as notified by CBSE.
Cambridge Young Learners English Test (CYLET)
Interested students will be additionally trained to prepare for the BRITISH COUNCIL’s Cambridge Young Learners English Test (CYLET) for the students of classes IV to VIII who will be willing to improve in English (A separate course fee and examination fee will have to be paid by the participants).
Newspaper in Education Program (NIE Program)
Newspaper is considered the most upto date inexpensive text book available and is the only text that students will continue to read throughout their lives. The skills gained from regular newspaper reading make each student a better learner, a better problem solver and a better leader.
It helps students expand their horizon beyond the curriculum and motivates them to read. The newspaper helps teachers to relate curriculum to real world situations and foster co-operative learning. The newspaper also acts as an excellent resource in vocabulary, writing, maths, social science, consumer skill and language skills.
Overall Objectives of NIE Program :
Assist schools to strengthen teaching instructions through the Newspaper | Empower students to build their knowledge in a variety of subjects | Teach children to think for themselves and develop a desire to read and learn | Develop a daily reading habit.
Sports, Games and Extended Activities
Physical Education is a compulsory activity of the school and much emphasis laid down on achieving the national objectivity in sports and games. The school campus provides the following facilities in the true spirit of sports & games.
Outdoor Game
Basket Ball court | Cricket Net practice | Shuttle Badminton court | Lawn Tennis
Indoor Games
Table Tennis | Carrom | Chess | Physical Fitness centre
In order to ensure the development of the total personality of the students, the school provides ample opportunities to develop the physical and mental ability of the students and engage them in a wide variety of activities around the world of sports. All the major and minor games are taught to the children and students are made familiar with all the popular and standard games.
The school has well-planned, structured and scheduled sports activities round the academic year | The school will engage professionally trained Physical Education Trainers (ladies & gents) to support the on-going sports activities in school | Cricket; Basket Ball; Table Tennis and Shuttle will be facilitated as Out-door games | Table-Tennis; Carom; Chess and Physical Fitness will be facilitated as Indoor games | Intramural Games & Sports Day will be annual features for the school | Physical Education (Theory & Practical) Classes will be within the curriculum and will be conducted through class time table.
House System
Students of the school and also their Teachers are grouped into 4 houses – BLUE / GREEN / ORANGE and YELLOW. This is to facilitate healthy competition / co-operation among students involving Club Activities, Sports & Games, Cultuals and Activities throughout the Academic year. This provides a platform for students to expose their talents and also to enhance the same. The effort is considered and recognized with Medals and Certificates. House system builds Team Work and healthy relationship among schoolmates.
Guest Lecture Series for Parents
Parental Co-operation – To be successful in its effort and to become a light house to society, the school needs the constant support and co-operation of the parents in order to assist each and every child to develop within himself a strong foundation of habits, attitudes, values and skills that are essential for a life time of discovery and learning. Parenting has become a concern not only for Parents but for schools also. In many ways children are seen as products and problems rather than resources. Parents underestimate the part they play in the lives and the development of children. It is the values, attitudes and strengths that they pass on to children, that make an enduring difference. When parents are reduced to little more than taxi-driver status taking children from one activity to another, surely, it is time to sit back and review their role and place in child’s lives. Our school in the leadership of our mentor will organize series of lectures to impart the art of New Generation Parenting among our fortunate parents.
Life Skills
Life Skill Education is based on the need for providing a holistic approach to the educational content as it is based on the belief that every child is unique and possesses an inner potential that seek to unfold in the process of growth. The education system in SJPS will facilitate to unravel this potential and will help its students to help the younger generation as balanced individual with competence to face the challenges of life.
- Life Skills will be taught as an independent discipline in the content areas specified by the CBSE.
- Students would be assigned simple studies and projects based on Life Skills.
- Special Workshops could be organized to sensitize the students on life skills.
Value Based – Thematic Assemblies
Education can be regarded as the transformation of values and accumulated knowledge of a society.
In this line of thinking the school will organize term wise, “Theme based Assemblies”, to inculcate Value Education indirectly.
Competitive Examinations
A large – scale formalized competitions are relatively recent phenomenon in the long history of education. National and International Level Olympiads play a vital role in the learning process of a child, in a global market. The contents and the preparations of these examinations emphasizes on application oriented learning in the longer run.
Though, the syllabus remains the same as of their Text Books, the students of SJPS will be trained to answer these examinations which require the alternative way of thinking. Thus, Olympiads help students going additional knowledge, way to answer and built confidence to write papers.
SJPS, will initiate Student participation in National Science Olympiads, National Geographic Olympiads, National Cyber Olympiads, National Mathematics Olympiads and will set the motion for their participation in International Olympiads also.
Foundation Course
To encourage and empower the higher achievers and to motivate the slow learners to aim higher, SJPS introduced FOUNDATION COURSE for the students of Classes VI – VIII. This course is to offer / nurture a strong academic mind to strengthen the fundamentals in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, as these subject proficiency being the pre-requisite for all competitive, Aptitude Based Professional Examination varying from JEE – IIT, AIIMS, AIPMT etc.
The syllabi of this programme is designed to lay a strong foundation of basic concepts in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Mental Ability. Concept clarity makes the student strong in subjects and generates interest and liking for the subject.
This programme aims to enhance the IQ Level of the students towards NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION (NTSE), STATE TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION (STSE) and OLYMPIADS TOO. This foundation course of study helps our students to develop strong subject knowledge and analytical skills.
Finishing Course
The current trend in imparting education does not confine to mere academic skills, as it does not give the sustainable results.
Even CBSE emphasis on giving equal importance to co-scholastic (Non-academic) activities. At SJPS Siruseri, there is no second thought about it, as even our motto says ‘Learning for Life’ and life becomes incomplete without these non-academic skills.
