Montessori

In these formative years, often referred to as the “Exploratory Years,” children experience significant cognitive, emotional, and physical development. Our Montessori curriculum is grounded in the philosophy that children learn best through self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. We offer a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child’s natural desire to learn is actively supported and guided.

The Montessori method’s hallmark is central to our curriculum: specially designed learning materials and activities that encourage exploration and discovery. These materials are crafted to naturally guide the children through language, mathematics, sensorial experiences, practical life skills, and cultural awareness, laying a comprehensive foundation for their intellectual and personal growth.

Our Montessori classrooms are vibrant spaces of storytelling, cultural exploration, and rich oral language experiences. This approach enriches the children’s vocabulary and comprehension, serving as a gateway to literacy. Concurrently, we integrate contemporary educational strategies, fostering mathematical understanding through concrete manipulative materials that embody abstract concepts like numeracy, geometry, and spatial reasoning.

Our curriculum encompasses elements of Science, arts, Music, and physical education, ensuring holistic development. Children engage in creative and contemporary activities such as gardening, art projects, musical exploration, and interactive digital learning tools, making their educational journey dynamic and relevant to the modern world.

Kindergarten

At NPS SMV, we are committed to offering a well-rounded education that blends the wisdom of tradition with the innovation of the modern era. Our journey with students begins as they enter Kindergarten at the age of four, extending through their progression to Class 1. These early years, often referred to as the “Foundation Years,” are a period of remarkable physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. During this crucial phase, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing creativity, promoting physical fitness, fostering constructive socialization, and introducing fundamental language and arithmetic skills to lay a robust foundation for every child’s competencies.

Our unique Kindergarten curriculum reflects a thoughtful fusion of time-honored teaching methods and contemporary educational practices. We strike a harmonious balance between teacher-guided activities and child-driven exploration, instilling a passion for learning that endures throughout their educational journey.

We firmly believe in the power of storytelling and a rich oral language tradition as essential elements of our curriculum. These elements provide a captivating backdrop for children’s initial steps into the world of literacy. In our language-enriched environment, students immerse themselves in captivating stories, recite poetry, and learn new songs. Simultaneously, we utilize modern educational techniques to foster mathematical skills, including patterns, grouping, sorting, and geometric shapes. Our curriculum extends beyond the traditional subjects, encompassing science, Arts & Crafts, and Music, thus offering a well-rounded Kindergarten experience. Furthermore, our students engage in various contemporary learning opportunities, including nature walks, painting, puppetry, digital games, and movement activities, ensuring that their educational experience remains dynamic and relevant.

To gauge each child’s progress, we employ a “Continuous Informal Evaluation” system, which incorporates classwork, theme-based worksheets, and observation sessions. This approach allows us to harness the benefits of both traditional and modern assessment methods to ensure comprehensive development.

At NPS SMV, we are dedicated to providing a holistic and enriching Kindergarten experience that harmoniously combines the values of tradition with the advantages of modern education. Our goal is to prepare students not only for academic success but also to equip them with the critical thinking, adaptability, and creativity required to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Primary Years

Our primary school curriculum is a seamless blend of traditional educational values and modern methodologies. We are dedicated to creating a dynamic learning environment that fosters both heritage and innovation.

Our commitment to a productive learning process remains unwavering, achieved through hands­ on experiences, activity-oriented lessons, and an array of co-curricular activities that reflect a balanced approach to education.

Within this comprehensive curriculum, we strike a harmonious balance between the timeless wisdom of traditional education and the contemporary demands of the modern world. As students progress through primary school, they are introduced to an integrated knowledge framework while honing their proficiency in core subjects such as English, Mathematics, General Science, and Social Science.

In embracing modernity, computer literacy becomes an integral part of the curriculum, starting as early as Grade 1, ensuring our students are well-prepared for the digital era. Simultaneously, we instill a profound connection with nature through environmental science projects, promoting awareness of conserving natural resources and nurturing a healthier planet. Our students are encouraged to explore and appreciate the rich tapestry of history, geography, and global cultural diversity.

Physical education is an essential component, aiding students in developing physical agility and a sense of fitness consciousness. Early exposure to Art & Music classes nurtures their creative instincts while aligning with modern teaching techniques.

Our curriculum strikes a perfect balance between scholastic and co-scholastic disciplines, embracing both traditional and modern approaches. In Science, we adopt an enquiry-based learning approach, while English focuses on the writing process, facilitating a learner-centric education. This holistic approach ensures our students are well-equipped not only for academic excellence but also for the critical thinking skills and adaptability required to thrive in our ever­ evolving world.

Middle Years

The Middle Years, spanning from Grades 6 to 8, mark a significant phase in our students’ academic journey. At this stage, they are poised and prepared to delve deeper into a wide range of academic subjects. These years are characterized by a thirst for knowledge, a readiness to face challenges, and the emergence of individual identities and personalities. We are dedicated to supporting our students as they transition smoothly from primary to middle years, preparing them to broaden their horizons.

During these grades, students embark on a journey of intellectual growth, developing skills such as deductive reasoning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and generalization. These abilities empower them to gain a deeper understanding of core subjects, including English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, and languages such as Kannada, English, and Hindi.

Moreover, our students actively engage in inter-house and inter-school activities, fostering collaboration and healthy competition. They also have the opportunity to choose from a diverse range of extra-curricular activities and classes offered by the school. These activities serve as a gateway for our students to uncover latent talents and aptitudes, blending traditional and modern educational approaches to nurture well-rounded individuals.

In the Middle Years at our school, we celebrate the fusion of time-tested educational values with contemporary teaching techniques, ensuring that our students not only excel academically but also develop the critical skills, adaptability, and innovative thinking required to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Students also begin participating in inter-house and inter-school activities and choose from an array of extra-curricular activities and classes offered by the School. These activities usher our students to discover hitherto undiscovered aptitudes and talents.