Elementary

The Gateway to Skill Building

Elementary department represents a transitional phase where students adapt to a full-day schedule, comprehend and learn to follow instructions from multiple educators. We believe that learning is most powerful when it is meaningful, engaging and connected to a child’s world. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to encourage young learners to explore, ask questions and discover themselves as they grow in confidence and ability.

Our Approach

Focus on Self-Awareness

We guide students to develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Through experiential learning, interactive self-reflection exercises and guided introspective dialogues, they begin to cultivate emotional intelligence and a sense of personal responsibility—foundations for strong social and interpersonal growth.

Becoming Independent Thinkers

Students are gently guided toward age-appropriate independence—whether it’s managing their own materials, making simple choices or expressing opinions. This empowers them to take ownership of their learning journey and become confident decision-makers.

Fostering Curiosity

Our classrooms are vibrant newly renovated spaces where questions are welcomed and wonder is celebrated. We create opportunities for inquiry-based learning where children investigate, explore and discover answers through hands-on experiences and guided exploration.

Theme-Based, Integrated Learning

Instead of teaching in isolation, we use interdisciplinary, theme-based units that make learning cohesive and relatable. An integrated theme, such as 'Animal Kingdom' or 'The World Around Me', weaves together languages, environmental studies, mathematics and other subjects into a cohesive learning experience. This interdisciplinary approach enables students to recognise meaningful connections across subjects, fostering a 'holistic understanding rather than learning concepts in isolation or fragmented parts'.

Strong Conceptual Foundation

Our curriculum aligns with ICSE standards while emphasizing conceptual clarity over rote memorization. We focus on building strong literacy and numeracy skills through active engagement, concrete experiences and continuous reinforcement.

Key Features

  • Learner-focused and age-appropriate educational approaches.
  • Safe and nurturing environment with a low teacher-student ratio.
  • Continuous observation and curriculum evaluations.
  • Emphasis on life skills and collaboration.
  • Structured parent interaction to support academic and personal growth.
  • Comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum.
  • Incorporation of core human values across the curriculum.
  • Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals to build global awareness.

Our Goal

The Elementary Department strives to nurture each child into a curious learner, a responsible individual and an enthusiastic participant in the learning journey—preparing them to transition into the primary school years with confidence, purpose and a love for growth.

Elementary School Timings:

Monday to Friday: 8.30 a.m. to 3.05 p.m.

Subjects Offered:

Academics:

Co-curricular activities:

English, Hindi, Marathi, EVS, Mathematics, Sanskrit/Gujarati

Music (Vocal and Percussions), Dance, Library, Literature in English, Art and Craft, Handwork, Sports and Games, Gymnastics and Mallakhamb, Circle Time, Personal Development and Value Education, Cooking, Makerspace and Computers, Magazine time

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