A rich variety of activities contribute to the overall development of the child, while at the same time, making school life an enjoyable experience. Scholastica Preparatory offers a well-balanced and graded program of physical education, which develops a sense of team spirit and healthy competition among the pupils. Children are encouraged to express themselves as we foster their creativity.
Expression in Song
Expression in Song is a musical project where children are taught and sing songs based on suitable themes. This helps build confidence and gives the children exposure on stage.
The School hosts an annual music festival to encourage and develop confidence and artistic talent in the children. While an element of healthy competition has been introduced, this festival promises to give children an early exposure to a charming, uninhibited theatrical
experience.
Expression in Verse
Elocution is a powerful tool. The school conducts elocution at assemblies, in small class groups and at school events and productions. Students take great pleasure in reciting their poems with style and fervor. We use it to bring out meaning in speech, to improve pronunciation and to express humor. Not only does the activity give the children confidence and presence of mind, but it also helps their leadership skills with clear and fluent speech.
Expression in Colour
Besides the performing arts, children have ample opportunity to nurture their skills and talent in drawing, painting, and handicrafts. An art exhibition is held at the end of every academic year and the corridors come alive with vibrant colours bringing out the best in art and craft.
Presence of body and mind
Growing in every way means training the body as well as the mind. Physical Education is, therefore a vital part of learning. Through various sports and games, the School strives to instill a healthy sense of competition, discipline and sportsmanship. Annual Sports Day is always focused on a theme. Most of the drill displays performed by the students reflect interesting aspects of this theme. Budding athletes are encouraged to pursue their talents.
Co-curricular competitions and contests
Inter-House Quiz competitions are regulary conducted in all classes. Along with fun and excitement, such events help to develop healthy competition. Contests include IKMC, IKLC and Hippo English without Borders.
Civic Participation and Leadership
By participating in leadership development and civic engagement opportunities, learners will develop awareness of democratic norms and responsibilities of citizenship. Student council elections, Class leadership and House System develop and expand learners’ understanding of and capacity for active participation in a community.
Student Well-being
Along with academics and extracurricular, Scholastica Preparatory places an equal emphasis on the well-being of its students. Childhood is a crucial period in terms of emotional and cognitive development.
We strongly believe that children learn best when they are happy and healthy, and our Wellness Program seeks to address student concerns through counseling and safe spaces. The program fosters resilience and emotional intelligence in our students so that they can successfully deal with the various challenges.
Extra Curricular Activities
Scholastica Preparatory offers a variety of new and exciting clubs catering to children of various age groups. Some of the courses being offered include:
. Foreign languages
. Dramatics/Role play club
. Dance and Music club
. Taekwondo /Gymnastics club
. Art and Craft club
. Home work club
Local Excursions
Scholastica Students are taken on field trips . The purpose of this is two-fold. Trips that the students go on are connected with a learning unit that they are either currently studying or may have studied in the past. Experiencing these locations adds a layer of understanding to the children’s learning. Secondly, going on trips without parents adds a dimension of social and emotional growth as children become more independent, gain confidence and learn to navigate the real world.
“Children more than ever, need opportunities to be in their bodies in the world – jumping rope, bicycling, stream hopping, and fort building. It’s this engagement between limbs of the body and bones of the earth where true balance and centeredness emerge. ”
David Sobel