GGN International School

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INSIDE GGN

Training the mind to think

An amalgamation of disciplines for a coherent understanding keeps the inquisitiveness simmering.

The Cambridge Pathway

GGNIS is a Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) endorsed school. CAIE is an entity of Cambridge University, UK. The four stages of the Cambridge pathway – Cambridge Primary (G1 to G5), Cambridge Lower Secondary (G6 to G8), Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced (G9 upwards) – focus on enhancing the following learner attributes – confidence, responsibility, ability to reflect and innovate. Cambridge values deep subject knowledge and conceptual understanding that helps students make links between different aspects of a subject. For more details on Cambridge education, visit

https://www.cambridgeinternational.org

The Cambridge Pathway at GGNIS – An integration

The Cambridge pathway provide the students a dynamic curriculum with substantial flexibility.
To compliment this framework, GGNIS has designed a parallel curriculum in-house where necessary to facilitate development of high order thinking skills. The art of problem solving, stimulating creative, analytical and critical thinking, promoting independent or collaborative research coupled with model designs are neatly tailored into our curriculum. It employs an integrated approach where multiple disciplines impinge on any given concept. However, not everything is about academia here! We do provide several co-curricular activities for students to explore a range of potential interests.

Academia and other
activities at GGNIS

Kindergarten

The pre-primary programme is designed in-house and employs a play way method to equip the students with a solid foundation. Whilst learning in junior kindergarten is through fun activities, children begin to develop gross and fine motor abilities and basic social, cognitive and verbal skills. Senior kindergarten is more aligned with the Cambridge framework and prepares students for primary school. A multitude of concepts are creatively introduced and dealt here.

Mathematics

By studying mathematics in conjunction with its application in life, students learn to appreciate the beauty of the discipline. Whilst technology is used in teaching and learning, paper based practise and learning through practical models is a routine. Our students are trained to solve questions through a multidimensional approach enabling them to think from different angles.

Science

Our approach to Science is curiosity driven. It is primarily characterized by logic and enquiry, forming and testing hypothesis, make predictions, collect and represent qualitative or quantitative data for analysis. Students also do experiments at home to strengthen their understanding. They begin to realise the sheer beauty of elegant experimental design to answer fundamental questions. They are provided multiple opportunities to present and discuss Science to and with an audience.

Language

Whilst English is the primary language, students also learn Tamil, Hindi and German. Grammar and vocabulary are pivotal components for any language. Students are trained to read and creatively pen their opinions and thoughts, fluently speak and properly understand the language when played tracks and clips or spoken to. This training occurs from an early age. Rich application of the language through various forms is encouraged for students to freely and creatively express themselves.

Technology

Equipping digital age students with technological skills is of vital importance today. Our students learn coding and programming, use softwares and eventually translate knowledge to creative applications. Digital literacy is integrated to all subjects. Students are also trained on being responsible online.

Global Studies

Global Studies is a curriculum designed and improvised in-house for primary and middle school students. It encompasses an array of topics – Indian and world history and geography, political, social and contemporary topics such as government, businesses and financial literacy, advancements in technology, agricultural processes, industries and economy, environment, value systems and social issues amongst others. This curriculum exploits the power of reason and research coupled with project work and discussions to gain meaningful perspectives rather than merely remembering facts and reproducing text.

Creative Expression

Students are encouraged and provided with projects and tasks to showcase their creativity and novel efforts! It pertains to not just academic creativity but also sports and performance arts. Our students are provided with several platforms during an academic year to perform to an audience. Students are also encouraged to participate in other activities: Spell Bee and STEAM Olympiads, intra-school competitions and academic or sport competitions held at universities or other schools. Outreach programs such as community volunteering, raising funds through their business ventures and teaching underprivileged children in remote localities are facilitated to help students empathize the ground reality.

Enrichment

Robotics, art, craft and Indian vocal music as an enrichment beyond academia are offered for our students. Students learn different techniques where paint, paper and other materials take a rich and vibrant form. The complexity of Indian music strengthens our vocal chords and kindles students to learn and explore our rich history. Robotics, a new age phenomenon is offered to middle school students over six stages where the programme culminates with them designing their own robots using sophisticated components and developing codes to bring their creation to life.

Movement

Yoga, Karate, Zumba, Western dance and Mime are offered. They are interdependent forms of physical activity required to maintain an active mind and flexible body. Students are introduced to beginner level asanas and karate moves and eventually progress over the years of training to gain good control and practise. While Zumba and western dance is energizing, mime aims to hone the theatrical skills of the students.  

Sports

Apart from keeping fit, sports instils several life skills in students. The school has a tournament grade cricket, basketball and futsal court for coaching. Students also engage in a range of other games and physical exercises depending on their age. After school, expert coaching is available for those who wish to further purse an interested sport.
Kindergarten

The pre-primary programme is designed in-house and employs a play way method to equip the students with a solid foundation. Whilst learning in junior kindergarten is through fun activities, children begin to develop gross and fine motor abilities and basic social, cognitive and verbal skills. Senior kindergarten is more aligned with the Cambridge framework and prepares students for primary school. A multitude of concepts are creatively introduced and dealt here.
Mathematics

By studying mathematics in conjunction with its application in life, students learn to appreciate the beauty of the discipline. Whilst technology is used in teaching and learning, paper based practise and learning through practical models is a routine. Our students are trained to solve questions through a multidimensional approach enabling them to think from different angles.
Science

Our approach to Science is curiosity driven. It is primarily characterized by logic and enquiry, forming and testing hypothesis, make predictions, collect and represent qualitative or quantitative data for analysis. Students also do experiments at home to strengthen their understanding. They begin to realise the sheer beauty of elegant experimental design to answer fundamental questions. They are provided multiple opportunities to present and discuss Science to and with an audience.
Language

Whilst English is the primary language, students also learn Tamil, Hindi and German. Grammar and vocabulary are pivotal components for any language. Students are trained to read and creatively pen their opinions and thoughts, fluently speak and properly understand the language when played tracks and clips or spoken to. This training occurs from an early age. Rich application of the language through various forms is encouraged for students to freely and creatively express themselves.
Technology

Equipping digital age students with technological skills is of vital importance today. Our students learn coding and programming, use softwares and eventually translate knowledge to creative applications. Digital literacy is integrated to all subjects. Students are also trained on being responsible online.
Global Studies

Global Studies is a curriculum designed and improvised in-house for primary and middle school students. It encompasses an array of topics – Indian and world history and geography, political, social and contemporary topics such as government, businesses and financial literacy, advancements in technology, agricultural processes, industries and economy, environment, value systems and social issues amongst others. This curriculum exploits the power of reason and research coupled with project work and discussions to gain meaningful perspectives rather than merely remembering facts and reproducing text.
Creative Expression

Students are encouraged and provided with projects and tasks to showcase their creativity and novel efforts! It pertains to not just academic creativity but also sports and performance arts. Our students are provided with several platforms during an academic year to perform to an audience. Students are also encouraged to participate in other activities: Spell Bee and STEAM Olympiads, intra-school competitions and academic or sport competitions held at universities or other schools. Outreach programs such as community volunteering, raising funds through their business ventures and teaching underprivileged children in remote localities are facilitated to help students empathize the ground reality.
Enrichment

Robotics, art, craft and Indian vocal music as an enrichment beyond academia are offered for our students. Students learn different techniques where paint, paper and other materials take a rich and vibrant form. The complexity of Indian music strengthens our vocal chords and kindles students to learn and explore our rich history. Robotics, a new age phenomenon is offered to middle school students where the programme culminates with them designing their own robots using sophisticated components and developing codes to bring their creation to life.
Movement

Yoga and Karate are two interdependent forms of physical activity required to maintain an active mind and flexible body. Students are introduced to beginner level asanas and karate moves and eventually progress over the years of training to gain good control and practise.
Sports

Apart from keeping fit, sports instils several life skills in students. The school has a tournament grade cricket, basketball and futsal court for coaching. Students also engage in a range of other games and physical exercises depending on their age. After school, expert coaching is available for those who wish to further purse an interested sport.