CURRICULAR

The school offers a C.B.S.E curriculum.

The curriculum at all levels is flexible and incorporates the latest trends in the dynamic education scenario. The curriculum prepares our students to meet the demands of modern-day education enabling all-around development to face global challenges.

The curriculum aims to enable children to: become successful learners who enjoy learning; successfully apply core concepts learnt from various subjects; understand texts of different subjects so as to communicate knowledge and ideas in ways specific to the subject; articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts; use technology to access and provide information and to communicate with others; understand cross-curricular linkages- connect learning across subject areas; become confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives; become responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society; understand and apply knowledge to real-life experiences; develop a sense of responsibility towards others; function successfully in the local and world community; respect diversity (in terms of religion, gender, regions, etc. and differences of opinions and beliefs); exhibit sensitivity towards environmental issues; learn to manage and utilise resources judiciously.

KINDERGARTEN

Enter the wonder kids of LOWER KINDERGARTEN LKG and UPPER KINDERGARTEN UKG who have so far been 'the apples of their parent's eyes. These twinkling stars will now illuminate the corridors of KNS WING, THE PRIMARY BLOCK, of Gyanasthali High School reveling under the cosseting, pampering, guidance, and guardianship of the teachers who literally 'hold their hands and escort them to the unique, exciting world of 'GHS Kindergarten' which is colorful, musical, playful and activity oriented. Learning in the 'play way' method is GHS culture.

The initiation of these 'Twinkling Stars' into the GHS family is exhilarating and enterprising - in short 'a fairy-tale experience!'.

Young children enter preschool with a lot of curiosity, a sense of wonder, and an eagerness to learn. They are attracted to learning experiences that are engaging and pleasurable. Positive, concrete, and hands-on experiences encourage young children to make choices, and decisions and explore their immediate environment. This helps them feel competent and confident. The Preschool curriculum developed by C.B.S.E is meant for an early childhood setting where three to five-year-old children receive age and developmentally-appropriate early education. The curriculum follows a holistic approach where practitioners support and scaffold children’s learning through enriched play experiences. The activities and play-based experiences connect young children’s fascination with learning in every domain so that they can enjoy, learn and make the most of their time in preschool.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (VI-VIII)

At the primary stage, subject areas dealt with are English, Hindi (Second Language), Mathematics, Environmental Studies (EVS), Science, Social Studies, Computer Studies, and Arts Education. English is treated as the first language and presented in a manner that takes into account multilingualism as a learning resource. Hindi is my second language. A third language SANSKRIT is incorporated from class IV, blending Indianism with Modernism. The teaching-learning would provide language as a tool to structure thought processes and explore different realms of knowledge and imagination. Mathematics focuses on reasoning and concepts at every stage. The approach of this subject would facilitate hands-on experiences and enable children to link Mathematics with day-to-day life experiences. The Environmental Studies (EVS) curriculum (Classes I-II) is presented as an integrated curricular area following the thematic approach. The focus is on learning about the environment, through the environment, and for the environment. In Classes III-V, Science and Social Studies have been identified as core areas. At the primary level, a multi-disciplinary approach to Science and Social Studies learning has been followed and the concepts and concerns have been addressed through various themes, identified from different disciplines in these areas. Computer Studies, another core area of this stage has been developed with a focus on the use of technology in Education. Last but not the least, the curriculum for Arts Education at the primary level has been developed as a core area and follows a theme-based approach. Learning this subject would provide scope for creative expression, appreciation, and working together. General Knowledge is a subject that is included in the curriculum and its assessment is done term-wise where marks are allotted not grades. This enables the student to know more beyond the curriculum.