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Workshop on 21st Century Leadership Qualities and Skills

On September 7 and 8, GCIS was paid a visit by an eminent educator, Dr. Sumer Singh. The aim of the visit was a training for the leadership team on “Qualities and Skills needed for 21st Century Leadership.”

The insights provided during the training very encouraging and can be immediately implemented to improve the quality of life of all stakeholders. We are looking ahead for a fully student lead community which was one of the key take aways from this workshop.

Student leaders also had a 1 hour interaction with Dr. Sumer on how to do future planning and key skills required for leading a quality life.

GCIS teachers had a great interactive session on how to deliver an outstanding lesson.

On the whole, it was a great experience for the staff to learn from such an outstanding person.

Trip to WONDER LA

On the occasion of the Teachers’ Day, GCIS’ staff was taken out on a trip to Wonder La. After all the hard work and efforts our teachers are constantly putting in their job, it was only fair to take them for a fun outing. The event was definitely a success and we hope our next Teachers’ Day celebrations will be not any less amazing.

Fundamental Learning Workshop

Learning has to be in the body and not in the brain. So, as to develop the skills, it is essential to learn the right body language.

Our teachers, Rinki Sachdev Cruz and Priyansha Santra, were given the opportunity to attend a one-day workshop on ‘Fundamental Learning’ organized by Bangalore Sahodaya Schools at Sri Kumaran Children’s Home on 29 August 2017.

The workshop’s objective was to teach learning through whole body movement. The following topics were covered during the workshop:

1.Stereognosis: knowing by touch for Montessori, absence of stereognosis caused mind blindness.

2.Writing Skills: Writing requires 21 set of skills.

3.Different levels of learning:

a) Chemical learning: how a teacher engages everyone, good learning takes place and vice versa.

b) Electrical Learning: brain cells form a circuit, take information from environment and pass on.

c) Structural Learning: more practice, brain processes faster, information is not lost.

4.3 Basic needs of humans: Attention, Recognition, appreciation.

5.Ways to appreciate someone: Words of appreciation, Gifts, Acts of service, Quality time.

The workshop was very positive and a great learning experience. Besides that, there were teachers from different schools and institutes of Bangalore who also participated in this workshop. It was interesting to exchange views among each other and get a wider perspective with respect to the workshop.

TEACHERS’ DAY

The importance of a Teacher’s role in one’s life can hardly be overestimated.
On the occasion of the Teachers’ Day GCIS’ students celebrated the hard work of our educators by giving a celebration concert. Once again we could see how multitalented and creative they can be through some hilarious skits, adorable parodies and explosive dances.

Not a single teacher could hide a smile on their face and everyone left the event with a new wave of inspiration. The day was filled with thankfullness and bright emotions, once again the students of GCIS have shown how great they can be when it comes to providing a remarkable celebration.

SPELL BEE

Spelling Bee competition with four rounds was organized for the CIE students from 7 August which culminated on 28 August. It was one out of the numerous enjoyable competitions that gave students a platform to learn spellings in different ways like spell check, crack-the-code, flashcards, word search, word jumbles, scrabble and oral contest. Children had to go through the various stages followed by grueling final rounds.

They also help build children’s self confidence and, more importantly, they are a lot of fun! Classroom bees were held in English language class at each grade level. Each grade was awarded certificates of Star and Super Star. Being able to spell correctly is a buzz! Congratulations to Aadya Saxena, Beryl, Abhra Joshi, Shreya K, Krishh Pranav, Katyayani Nair, Reyansh P Dongre, Kushal Nair, Samiksha Sandeep Das, Hari Prasad, Sanjana Shaji, K Janani and Sivaranjini S- the Super Stars of our CIE Spelling Bee. They transcended many levels.

A Visit From GUATEMALA

On September 16, 2017, our CIE French students were visited by another international guest – Ms Maria Regina Zaghi, a biology teacher from Guatemala, Latin America, who’s currently in India on an AFS exchange teacher programme in Tamil Nadu.

The students got an opportunity of talking about the cultural differences between the two countries and have a nice conversation in a foreign language.

Aside from the class, Ms Maria also was taken on a tour around the school and enjoyed communication with some other students.

One more enriching opportunity for GCIS. The learning never stops.

KG Supermarket Field Trip

There is a common saying – “Not all classrooms have four walls” Field trips provides visual experiences which gives a lasting impression and deepens learning. It gives a break in routine and creates an adventure that refreshes the minds of the students and opens them to new things. The Kindergarten team of GCIS once again set out for another thrilling experience to the Supermarket. It was a short trip yet full of fun and excitement with children singing in all cheerfulness. On reaching, the teachers guided them in taking rounds inside the supermarket thereby exploring all the different sections – fruits and vegetables, dairy products, household goods, cosmetics, etc. Their wondering eyes were full of delight and questions and they were provided with brief explanation about the different sections. The field trip ended with the happy bus ride back to the school and reflecting upon the trip experiences in the classroom.

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Trip

Students of CIE 1 to 4 visited Jawaharlal Nehru planetarium on August 22nd 2017. They got exposed to all the various educational fun activities once they were ushered inside.

At Science Park they got to learn various principles of science. Learning was evident through their keen observations and demonstrations using the simple equipments offered there.

The most fascinating part was the sky theatre dome show – ‘Explore the universe’. Kids had a glimpse of the universe and nearby stars of our Galaxy. The visit was highly worth for the young minds.

My Dream Garden

A field trip to ‘My Dream Garden’ was organized for students of Grades 3 & 4 CBSE. The farm was laden with fresh, crispy and colourful vegetables and fruits. The greenery was a soothing balm to all. The students and teachers alike were overjoyed to see various kinds of vegetables and fruits. We were extended a hearty welcome by the owner of the farm. He took us around the farm to show us the plants. We learnt many interesting facts about plant life. We learnt how to grow vegetables and fruits even in smaller capacities like the balconies of our homes and roof tops. Students were excited to recognize the plants of different fruits and vegetables like pomegranate, brinjal, tomato, chillies, mint, bottle guard, flat beans, lettuce, spinach and basil.

It was an informative and enjoyable trip.

USPU (RUSSIA) seminar on language skills development

The second scientific methodological Seminar for Teachers organised in partnership with the USP University, Russia, was devoted to development of students’ linguistic skills, verbal, paraverbal and non-verbal elements of communication and voice modulation techniques. Respected professors Daria Starkova and Natalia Sandalova worked during a week (21-28 August 2017) conducting 4 days of workshops and 2 days of observation of GCIS teachers’ classes. The experience shared by professors from USPU was highly appreciated by the teachers who had a happy chance to be part of the second seminar.

We’re looking forward to the continuation of our fruitful collaboration.

Floral Decoration Competition

The CBSE Secondary students had the Floral Decoration Competition on 1st September 2017 to coincide with the Onam Festival. Pookalam is one of the highlights of the Onam festival. The arrangement of flowers in a specific pattern which form beautiful designs are called as Pookalams. The students participated enthusiastically and the varieties of flowers in different colours were used to create beautiful pookalam designs.

Little Art Activity

Every child or person has an ocean of inner strengths. The proportions of these strengths vary from person to person. But the only need is to develop these strengths and to develop this power it is necessary that proper environment, guidance and encouragement be provided. A person can express many things by the medium of Art. Keeping this in mind, a drawing activity on the theme ’Independence Day’ was organized in our school on 14.08.2017 for Grades 3-5 CBSE. It was really a pleasant and a proud moment to watch children drawing the National Flag, National Symbols, Freedom Fighters, etc and showcasing their emotions and pride for their Motherland. The beautiful drawings were then displayed throughout the floor meticulously to heighten the patriotic feeling among the children.