An overview of the academic rigor at Venkateshwar Global School, Rohini

An inimitable curriculum
The VGS has designed a unique blended curriculum that brings together best practices from national and international contexts to enhance students’ knowledge, understanding and higher order thinking skills. Studying this curriculum is like embarking on an exciting journey of academic discovery. It challenges and motivates students to push their boundaries to expand the scope of their inherent capabilities, pushing them to think critically, analyse information thoroughly and develop strong problem-solving skills along with practical skills.With a focus on independent thinking and research, it prepares students not only for higher education but also for success in a competitive global environment. The focus is on facilitating students to grow into well-rounded, intellectually sharp, emotionally strong individuals.

From playful toddlers to learned seniors
The curriculum for preschool classes is based on play and activity, with a strong focus on helping them settle into the school environment and instilling a love for learning, and enhancing social interactions. As the little ones find their way to the portals of VGS, it is ensured that their ‘soon to begin’ journey will be a smooth sailing and a much-praised journey of life. We believe in the saying “Catch them young”. Therefore, nurturing the young saplings with immense love and care and infusing the rainbow of their imagination with enriching pastel shades of experiences is the first step towards this venture. Student engagement is ensured through a series of activities such as clay play, rainbow tracing, role play, show and tell and storytellingLearning the alphabet is done through action, rhyme and reading pictures. Smartboard activitiesPowerPoint presentations and videos make them want to learn more. With the Phonetics Awareness Program At the preschool level, we want to create a multi-sensory learning experience and begin to solidify their letter-sound coordination. Sing along and recite helps children improve their pronunciation, diction and intonation skills, thus strengthening their phonetic foundation. Library books are given to children every week to developing the habit of reading among these young, impressionable minds. Listening skills are improved by audio stories followed by group discussions. Children learn to use vocabulary as they read pictures and construct sentences. From holding a pencil to drawing it, children are prepared from day one to consider their favorable position in society.

“My ward was shy and introverted, but since she joined school, there has been a complete change. The kind of activities and stage experience she has been given under the careful guidance of her teachers is exceptional. We did not realise how smoothly she has now grown into a confident and expressive person,” says Mr. Amit Hooda, a parent of a Kindergarten student. At the primary and secondary levels, we strive to achieve academic excellence and enhance creativity. Teachers and classmates discover the wonders of books and marvel at their magic by teaching critical reading using multiple strategies such as group work, research, reflection and presentationMathematical skills and scientific aptitude are developed through visualization of concepts and practical experiences to enable students to develop cognitive mind maps for perpetual and progressive learning.

To improve students’ reading skills, competency sheets are covered in class. Creative writing, image and word assignments, free writing, writing stories form an integral part of the curriculum to improve students’ writing skills. Numerous activities such as declamations, debates, poetry readings, storytelling, character dramatization are interwoven with the teaching-learning process.

Vocabulary is enriched by exercises such as Word card andFrayer diagram in which they learn about new words, make sentences, think of synonyms and antonyms and create word familiesThe world is brought into the classroom not only through case studies and role plays, but also through podcast presentations And documentary screenings.

The academic terrain in the Senior School is built around the principles of knowledge, understanding, application and critical appreciation. The students’ abstract knowledge becomes rich enough to find expression in activities such as ‘Guided visualization’a major achievement in achieving the embodiment of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Cognitive Development.
Ms. Payal, mother of a Class 9 student, sums up her experience quite simply: “I am amazed by the initiative-taking skills my ward has developed over the years. There is a strong urge to think new and do things differently. The school keeps providing new opportunities and activities for students and I am very impressed when I see my son working with his group over Zoom calls to brainstorm and come up with ideas.”

Ethos of holistic development
The school is making progress with her ethos of holistic development which makes teaching-learning a vibrant and creative process of discovery. Our students experience the latest pedagogical and technological innovations, which fan the flame that inspires safe, joyful and stimulating growth experiences to unfold their hidden potential. We believe in the holistic development of our students, ensuring that they excel not only in academic achievement but also in character, leadership and service.