In keeping with our commitment to providing learning opportunities of the highest standards, AGS always ensures that the curriculum is comprehensive in breadth and depth and that the latest pedagogical practices are adopted to optimise the teaching efforts and learning strategies.
The roadmap for teachers makes explicit the expectations for instruction and assessment, with the aid of educational research and an understanding of the 21st century context in which they are teaching. Our teachers focus on fostering in students lifelong learning skills such as inquiry and critical thinking; self-management and social skills; investigation and problem-solving and effective communication skills. They use a mix of whole-class, group and individual activities and instruction that encourages active learning and open discussions, where the ideas of students are both valued and respected.
Happiness Classes
Happiness classes introduced at our school in the AY 2022-23 on the models of the ‘Happiness Classes’ at Delhi schools. The days classes from Nursery to Grade VIII start with “Happiness Curriculum” where the students are trained to be happy. The curriculum is designed in such a way to incorporate non academic skills like empathy, self awareness which makes the students happy. The mindful activities helps them to feel happier, calm, less anxious and stressed·
Children who experience holistic development during their school years grow up to become global citizens. As important as it is to learn Math, Science, Language and English, it is equally necessary that kids in school get worldly exposure and are taken on field trips. Unfortunately, most schools tend to treat field trips as a novelty rather than a necessity.
Locations for Field trip
- Vandalur Zoo
- Anna library
- Planetarium
- Guindy Park
- Crocodile park
- Fort St.George Museum
- Cholamandal Artist Village
- Dakshinachitra – Heritage Museum
- Farm visit – To learn about crops and Farm animals
- India Seashell Museum
- Mamalapuram
- Bank/Police station/traffic control
- Post office/ courier centre
- Water Pumping station, Bank, Sewage Treatment, Fire station
The enrichment program is a specialised tutoring program for students who need to learn at little extra than in a typical classroom. It allows students who need extra care in the classroom to stay engaged and interested in learning. These programs focus on specific subject areas students where they find difficulty in learning in and allow them to work at a level that feels most comfortable for them.
OLYMPIAD EXAMINATIONS
Olympiads test Reasoning, Knowledge and Understanding skills among children. It helps the child to think differently, to come up with a solution in his own unique way. The child might be having a hidden talent for problem-solving and analytical thinking. When he takes up exams like these, it gives him an opportunity to explore himself, and helps him know what his real skills are. It also helps his parents to figure out what their child’s strong points are, helps them know where the child’s talent lies.
With 31,573 schools being registered with the Indian talent Olympiad across India, Taking up these examinations is the right path towards a child’s growth.
NFLAT- National Financial Literacy Assessment Test
Financial literacy is a core life skill that focuses on knowledge, behaviour and attitude required to make responsible money management decisions.
National Financial Literacy Assessment Test (NFLAT) conducted by the NCFE, encourages school students of Class VI to XII, to acquire basic financial skills necessary to make informed and effective financial decisions throughout each stage of their lives.
Our school library is having enough materials to train the student for this examination
NTSE
NTSE or National Talent Search Examination is a national level exam conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for granting scholarships to meritorious students studying in class 10th. NTSE is only held for 10th standard students and the exam is conducted in two different stages – Stage I and II.
The main objective of organising NTSE is to award scholarships to potential candidates who are aspiring to pursue higher education in the field of Science or Social Studies. With these scholarships, students will be able to continue their education in their desired stream.
Our school library is having enough materials to train the student for this examination.
Talent Search
This test is an advanced test that challenges students to apply their learning and to think by answering thought-provoking questions, which are not usually asked in standard tests. The expected level of thinking is 2 grades above the student’s current grade level.
This type of testing experience provides insight into a student’s academic abilities, builds test taking skills, and provides insight into how a student’s talents compare to others in their age group. It can give students information early on areas they might want to further develop and gives them a preview of the test-taking process.
