Teaching the mind, nurturing the body, enriching the heart
Education in the 21st century is on an upward curve of evolution. While academic excellence still remains its centerpiece, some schools are blazing a new trail by developing a curriculum and incorporating pedagogical practices that nurture the wholesome development of learners.
Gone are the days of didactic teaching and rote learning. The chalk-talk is passé. Experiential learning is the new buzzword. The teachers are transitioning from being knowledge providers to knowledge facilitators. Student-centric teaching in flipped classrooms has revamped the very learning experience for today’s students by identifying the learning needs and providing instruction through new-age pedagogical practices that aim at not just knowledge transfer and retention, but developing an in-depth understanding of a subject. Co-curricular and extra-curricular disciplines are gaining prominence. Sporting calibre, artistic brilliance, health awareness, social-emotional learning and personality development are increasingly complementing the sought-after academic rigour. The aim is to teach the mind, nurture the body and enrich the heart.
Seth Anandram Jaipuria School in Vasundhara, Ghaziabad, is at the forefront of this new evolution in education. Rather than following the trends, the school is leading the way by delivering a new-age learning experience that translates into academic achievements, non-scholastic competencies, value-based upbringing, physical and emotional development, and a genuine curiosity for lifelong learning.
10 FEATURES THAT SET SETH ANANDRAM JAIPURIA SCHOOL APART FROM OTHERS
Founded in the year 2004 and affiliated with CBSE for K-12 education, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Vasundhara, is a co-educational institution that stands apart for its vision, mission and approach to teaching and learning. Ten distinct features make it an educational institution par excellence.
Advanced Pedagogical Practices
Teachers actively adopt advanced pedagogical practices such as Design Thinking, Project-based Learning, Flipped Classrooms, Peer and Collaborative Learning, Hands-on Learning and Blended Learning. The pedagogy is well-aligned with the Bloom’s Taxonomy framework to set clear learning objectives and optimize learning outcomes in students.
Health Education Curriculum
The school has made a pioneering start by launching and implementing a Health Education Curriculum to promote good health and well-being among students. The curriculum includes 8 age-appropriate components for students from Grade I to XII. These components are: Nutrition and Fitness, Health Hygiene and Wellness, Disease Control and Prevention, Safety and First Aid, Community and Environmental Health, Mental and Emotional Health, Substance Abuse & Prevention, Adolescent Education.
Deep Technology Immersion
Seth Anandram Jaipuria School is a certified Microsoft Showcase School and Wakelet School where deep technology immersion is driven by the expertise of Microsoft Innovative Educators (MIE) and Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEE). The ICT Laboratory is equipped with the latest technology. The curriculum includes Personalized Digital Learning Programmes to nurture digital competence in students. The school has secured internships for students with tech giants like Microsoft, Adobe, IBM, DELL.
Knowledge and Innovation Centre
The school nurtures a spirit of experimentation and innovation through a fully-equipped Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) for practical, do-it-yourself (DIY) learning across multiple disciplines, such as: Mechanics, Electronics, 3-D Printing, Hydraulics, Aero-Modelling, Internet of Things, and Robotics and Programming. The lab has been marked SUPER ATL by Niti Aayog for excellent performance and student engagement.
Social-Emotional-Ethical Learning (SEEL)
The school follows a Social-Emotional-Ethical Learning programme to develop positive social skills, emotional resilience, and ethical integrity in learners. The learning regime covers five different aspects of a student’s personality: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making. Psychological and emotional counselling prepare students mentally and emotionally to face the challenges of education and career.
State-Of-The-Art Infrastructure
Seth Anandram Jaipuria School is known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure that includes a Radio-Jockey Room, Multiple Intelligence Centres, Robotics Lab, Fun Splash Pool, Language Lab, Design Thinking Lab, Reading Corridors, Science Lab, Maths Lab, Social Studies Lab, Auditorium, and Atrium.
76-year-old Legacy In Education
The school is backed by the 76-year-old legacy of Seth Anandram Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions, which began in 1945 with the founding of a commerce college in Kolkata. Presently, under the leadership of its Chairman, Shishir Jaipuria, the group has grown to the strength of 15 K-12 schools, 5 preschools, 2 management institutes and a teachers’ training academy.
Teacher Training Programmes
All teachers undergo regular trainings to build new competencies. These trainings, conducted by Saamarthya Teachers Training Academy of Research (STTAR), Ghaziabad, focus on different aspects of pedagogy, such as content development, instructional strategies, classroom management, ICT in classroom, developmental psychology and assessment strategies.
Awards and Accolades
The school’s kitty of awards brims over with accolades won over the last 18 years. Some of its recent awards include:
- International School Award by British Council 2019-2022
- Ranked 1st by Times School Survey 2021
- Ranked No. 1 School in Ghaziabad in EducationWorld Ranking 2020 and 2021
- First Rank by Digital Learning
- Awarded Leading K-12 School Chain of the Year (National) at Indian Education Awards 2021
- Great Place To Work certification 2021-2022
- Best School Award by Fortune 50
Student Accomplishments
The school’s commitment to excellence in education manifests in the notable accomplishments of its students. In 2021, class XII student Pal Aggarwal emerged as All India JEE Main topper with the perfect 100 percentile. In the preceding years, students have frequently held the top ranks in CBSE X and XII exams.
SETH ANANDRAM JAIPURIA SCHOOL – FULLY ALIGNED WITH NEP 2020 VISION
From early childhood care, foundational literacy and numeracy to the pedagogy for holistic, integrated and engaging learning experience, the school is fully aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020. It focusses as much on skill development as on academic excellence. Technology is integrated with pedagogy and the curriculum is designed for a multi-disciplinary approach to maximize learning outcomes and instil confidence in learners to become top achievers and responsible global citizens.
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