2. Team Members Script – Mrs.N.RevathiVandana, PGT English Mrs.SeemaSinha, PGT Social Science Mrs.A.Sridevi, TGT English Art & Pictures – Mr.J.J.Edwin, TGT Art Presentation – Mr.N.V.S.V.N.Murthy, TGT Computers Typing – Mr.M.N.B.Sarma, Head Assistance
3. What is a “Good School”? Where the mind is without fear And the head is held high Where knowledge is free, Where the clear stream of reason Has not lost its way Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit Into that heaven of freedom My father Let my school awake ShriRabindranath Tagore, the Educationist, Writer, Musician, Artist, Singer, Nature Lover and Philosopher best epitomises the kind of students a GOOD SCHOOL should nurture.
4. Schools Today Always reading storybooks! Go and prepare for your exams!! More like prisons Children and teachers cogs in the wheel – factory line production Ritualistic examination system Mindless cramming and repetition : biggest ‘mugger’ - best student Ohhhh. Exams
5. Can we create a Good School? I forgot to make a backup copy of my brain. So everything I learnt last summer was lost, ma’am. A school that provides education for life. Imparts Eternal Values – Peace, truth, universal brotherhood. Develops and cultures the mind. Sensitizes one to the bounty of nature. Draws out the best in the students. This is the only way of holding their attention, sir.
6. Requisites of a Good School Full fledged and Holistic Curriculum Broad and multidimensional – multitasking Apart from the three ‘R’s, has subjects that teach critical & creative thinking, reasoning and problem solving, observing and analysing
7. Requisites of a Good School Value Education Providing a strong foundation of values to combat violence, terrorism & delinquency Ensuring spiritual, moral, social growth Bonding with community and environment through social service activities like poor feeding, each one teach one, collecting funds for the needy etc Self discipline for enhancing emotional and psychological security – Yoga & Meditation Equipping students with Life Skills to cope efficiently with the challenges of everyday life.
8. Requisites of a Good School Don’t worry teacher, it will not blast… Infrastructure, conducive to learning Well equipped labs, clean and spacious classrooms innovative activity rooms and hobby centers, a first aid dispensary, spacious multipurpose hall, impressive office area etc. Air conditioned computer centre with the latest software and internet facility. Sprawling playgrounds providing facilities for indoor and outdoor games.
9. Requisites of a Good School Strong Professional Staff Dynamic, competent and versatile Ideal role models and mentors Should be ‘Jack of all trades master of one’ Capacity to tap talent Recognise that every child is an alchemy of multiple intelligences Motivating students who have artistic, linguistic, kinesthetic etc, tracts predominant Sensitive handling of those with learning disabilities – eg, ‘TaareZameen Par’
10. Requisites of a Good School Teachers Who Also … Boost lateral thinking by exposing students to challenging situations Tap the creativity and scientific temper in students. Use diverse & interesting ways to present lessons Are sensitive to the needs of all kinds of students – high achievers, the average & the low achievers Make every child develop a sense of belonging with the school. A good school promotes creativity
