ACADEMICS

Pre-Primary School PREP, PREP 1, PREP 2

The GIS Early Childhood Curriculum Within safe and secure spaces, GIS Early Childhood Centre provides an environment that encourages the natural curiosity and fearless sense of inquiry of children between the ages of 3 and 6. The program fosters exploration and investigation using a variety of resources, in order for children to learn about themselves, other people, and the world around them. They are given opportunities to inquire, learn and play through reading, writing, art, construction, and imaginative and investigative play, both inside the classroom and outdoors.

Primary School  1 – 3

 

GIS recognizes the importance of preserving the innate curiosity of early childhood throughout the primary years. Research shows that children at this life stage can develop a positive attitude to learning if they are given opportunities to use what they already know to make connections and construct new meaning and understanding. The GIS curriculum for students aged 6 to 11, provides a framework for the school to build its own, unique curriculum with concept-driven units of inquiry. Traditional academic subjects of mathematics and language arts are taught throughout the primary grades using programs developed externally, as well as through units of inquiry.

Secondary School  7 – 10

The Middle Years are a challenging time of transition for learners as they move from childhood to adolescence. This is a crucial period of personal, social, physical, and intellectual growth, of uncertainty and questioning. Through the Middle Years Program, designed for students aged 11 to 16, teachers extend academic teaching by helping students develop critical thinking, solve ‘real-life’ problems, develop knowledge of local and global issues, communicate ideas, engage in public debate, and express creativity through action. Through this process, students develop certain independence and maturity, learn to manage time and multiple expectations, and become aware and confident of their academic and personal development.

FACILITIES

ART CENTER

One of the objectives of education is to inculcate in children, an appreciation of beauty and to help them develop a sense of aesthetics. A lot of emphases is placed on the Fine as well as the Performing Arts. In primary school, compulsory exposure is given to art and craft, music and dance, dramatics, etc. In Middle school, each student chooses one or two areas to develop expertise, and skilled guidance is provided on a regular basis. 
Modules are taught using a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, seminars, and workshops. Students are often expected to prepare material for presentations in seminars. In practical projects, students carry out practical artwork which functions as a basis for research into art, craft, and design education. Students are provided with study packs for independent study modules.
In addition to painting, sketching, and regular craftwork, students are exposed to a variety of media. Emphasis is placed on making “the best from waste” by using old boxes, sheets, beads, plastic bottles, used fax, toilet paper rolls, etc. Students will receive instruction in Fine Arts from 1 through Grade 10.
The art department at GIS is structured to initiate students in a multitude of expressionist media including pencils, pastels, crayons, clay, and plaster.

Performing Arts

The performing arts are an important aspect of music and dance and are a method of enhancing music literacy and appreciation. Our final goal is to create a well-rounded, thoughtful, and independent music maker, dance choreographer, painter, etc. The fine arts section is more than experiential, hence we offer opportunities to create, recreate and appreciate satisfying musical, dance, or painting expression. Dance and Drama help children develop their personalities, gain self-confidence and improve communication skills. Children develop fluency in movements and actions and learn to express themselves emphatically, and in a creative manner.
Children learn singing as well as playing simple musical instruments right from primary school, helping them to appreciate a mix of Indian and Western music. In secondary school, activities are divided into two broad categories- performing and aesthetics. Students are encouraged to develop their talents by choosing anyone in each group, keeping in mind their interests and innate potential. Professionals are appointed to hone their talents further.

Bus Facilities

The students at GIS gather each day from the four corners of BELLARY, transported on our quality fleet of buses. The bus routes are assessed regularly to ascertain the most time-efficient access and travel across the city to allow our students to have the least possible time spent traveling.

SPORTS

GIS  physical education curricula emphasize enjoyable participation in physical education activities and help students develop the knowledge, motor skills, attitudes, behavioral skills, and confidence required to adopt and maintain an active lifestyle.

The sports policy at TWS focuses not merely on the achievement of specific sports, but also on participation in a wide range of activities.

We believe that every child is a unique individual who acquires knowledge according to their own level of ability and style of learning. We believe that some are gifted athletes: and some are gifted in other ways. All of them are special; therefore our lessons are geared to meet a wide range of ability levels. Our lessons are easy to understand and fun, keeping even the most active child satisfied. Children are allowed to participate at their own level by using a variety of teaching methods, equipment, and activities.

library

The Library has a voluminous stock of books for all age groups. It has been located separately on the campus to facilitate a quiet atmosphere for peaceful reading and study.

Special experiential learning environments have been created for understanding the concepts of various subjects and inculcating reading habits.

The Library is available to the students seven days a week for research and study, and the computers integrated with library resources are available. The following facilities are provided in the Library :

  • An audio-visual room where students watch study videos.
  • A journal section for reference.
  • Different types of Encyclopedias on all subjects.
  • Different types of entertainment books and newspapers to update on news and happenings and also to create an awareness of current events.
  • A spacious reading hall.

LABORATORIES

Science is taught as an experimental subject at GIS. That means that students spend most of their time in the labs actively experiencing science, rather than passively having it demonstrated to them by the teachers. In our three brand-new state-of-the-art laboratories for Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, all students learn how to design and execute their own experiments, record their findings, and draw up scientific reports. The labs are equipped with the latest technological devices in order to support cutting-edge experimentation. A strong emphasis on the scientific method is inculcated in students from the very beginning, and the three sciences are taught separately from Grade 6 onwards. There is also an excellent Primary Science Laboratory in the Primary School, which is also in constant use.

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