In the High School curriculum, we begin teaching separate subjects, but integration and interdisciplinary teaching approach continues to take place wherever appropriate.
The approach in the High school years continues to be student-centric where the onus of learning shifts from the teacher to the student. The methodology is constructive, taking the child from his/her known context to the unknown, from concrete to abstract and from local to global. A wide range of innovative methods, such as, active learning, cooperative activities, inquiry and experience-based learning are used in classroom. These methods aim at developing competencies rather than mastering the given content knowledge.
The wide range of scholastic and co-scholastic opportunities offered helps instill in children confidence and discipline.
The focus on developing communication skills helps them appreciate the value of education, as it reflects in their ability to express themselves, in addition to developing pragmatic skills. Field trips, excursions, activities, projects and presentations provide experiential learning opportunities. Dance, Fine Arts, Western and Indian Music, Yoga, speech and Drama promote holistic development.
Besides communicating through language about how we perceive our world, we also communicate through actions and images to express our creative ideas.
PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education) helps students address their age specific interests and concerns, builds awareness, and promotes compassion and ethical conduct.
Children construct stories through a series of pictures or assemble toys by following guided instructions and illustrations. These actions and images gradually accumulate in our thought process as language and thereby act as a storehouse of past experiences. Students are encouraged to participate in inter-house cultural and sports events. Active learning techniques like free play, dramatisation, puppetry, singing, dancing and cooking enhance their interest in learning.