Jaya Bhardwaj,
Principal Hansraj Public School, Punchkula

Pedagogy – Our school is techsavvy in terms of infrastructure, faculty as well as students. Regular screening of educational documentaries and use of theatre in teaching learning of languages and social sciences is also there.
Infrastructure – The school has invested heavily in communication technological aids in recent years, like having e-smart classrooms, internet Wi-Fi connections.
Teachers’ Training – We have organized workshops under the aegis of CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) and DAV Management Committee on various subjects. We also organise in-house training sessions at least twice a year for existing teachers and new recruits.
Technology – Integrating technology into curriculum is a priority in our school. ICT has helped in offering a wide array of effective ways to reach different types of learners and multiple means to assess students.
Sports – We provide coaching to young budding cricketers. Along with providing a well maintained sports infrastructure, the school also facilitates coaching, training and participation in various sports.

Currently Sport is a passion for the budding sportspersons of every school due to the lucrative career options and ample opportunities it offer

Pedagogy – Student centric methodology and major part of the learning is done through thinking and analyzing. From grade 1 to 12 our learning programs are done as group learning, team teaching and involved learning.

Infrastructure – While physical infrastructure is considered a major part of a school’s development, we are more proud of the social and emotional infrastructure that we could built in the school. 2,000 students, 160 teachers and a parent community of 4000 adults thrive from the vibrant ecosystem we could develop within the school.

Teachers’ Training – We practically run a parallel teacher training college in the school. Considering the fact that we have radically different learning environment, training the teachers is highly pertinent. We conduct training programs in curriculum design, embedding thinking in all areas of While physical infrastructure is considered a major part of a school’s development, we are more proud of the social and emotional infrastructure that we could built in the school.

Pedagogy – Our curriculum combines critical thinking and application.

Infrastructure – We have secondary classes with interactive boards, a wellness room for children who are sick. Our pre-primary section has become more colorful with a beautiful play area for kids.

Teachers’ Training – Our teachers are sent regularly for all the workshops organised by Cambridge within and outside the country. The staff members do online training programs along with face to face workshops. All new programs are implemented in school after the teachers have been trained for them by the respective institutes.

Technology – Every primary classroom has a projector and a screen. Every secondary classroom has an interactive digital board.

Sports – Students exercise, play a range of games like football, basketball, volleyball, throw ball and others. We have chess for our preprimary and primary students. We also offer after school sports activities like cricket, football, archery, chess, athletics, lawn tennis among others.

Expectations of parents have surely changed and increased. Parents are more aware and demanding in current times

Pedagogy – We have incorporated project based learning in our school. We have an integrated curriculum where we use XSEED curriculum, by ‘idiscoveri’ from classes 1 to 5.

Infrastructure – We have spacious well designed classroom, auditorium, spacious well designed classroom, open air theatre, multipurpose hall, math and concept lab, Computer labs, Science lab, an art centre, library, conference room and child care support for staff children.

Teachers’ Training – At the beginning of each academic session, we plan a three week orientation and training program for our staff. We also send our teachers for various external workshops and training programs. We arrange a leadership training session every year for the role holders of the school.

Technology – We have smart boards in classes from 6 to 10. We provide internet access to teachers which they can access at any time to obtain latest CBSE related information and educational material. ICT is integrated with all other subjects wherein students see educational videos from internet and make presentations for their projects.

Sports – Our school has introduced a unique sports program from junior KG to Class 5 in collaboration with SPARK through their India partner, LEAPSTART. The program includes delivery of intensive sports curriculum and activities, developing self discipline and sound attitude towards sports. Classes from 6 to 10 have their regular sports program comprising of athletics, basketball, football and cricket. We participate in local, regional, state and national level sport activities.

Parents want schools that can provide their children with activities and a learning environment that leads to all round development

Pedagogy – We have facilitated active learning through collaborative teaching. Staff is made aware of varied cooperative learning strategies, learning styles and multiple intelligences of students.

Infrastructure – We have redesigned the classrooms, laboratory, library, art and craft room and others. We believe in the students’ safety. We have emergency exits and fire extinguishers in schools. Regular drills are conducted with students for the same. We also believe that students should be provided with an experiential learning environment. We have designed mobile furniture to facilitate collaborative learning.

Teachers’ Training – Podar believes in professional development of its staff. We conduct training for multiple intelligence, collaborative learning, assessment, classroom observation, result analysis and others. Teachers are trained with latest developments in the field of education. Staff is trained by in-house trainers and experts from abroad on a regular basis. We also offer Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers programme.

Technology – The entire school is Wi-Fi connected. We have a well equipped ICT lab where staff and students are encouraged to undertake research. We use iPads with 3D technology to facilitate active learning. All classrooms have a projector and interactive digital boards to foster active learning. Students are encouraged to use ICT skills during the technocrat competition where outstanding presentations are presented.

Sports – We have physical education and gym infused into the curriculum. We also have indoor and outdoor sporting activities at school. Podar boasts of a sporting academy where students are trained regularly to participate in various tournaments of cricket, football, throwball, basketball, lawn tennis and others.

Technology has revolutionized the field of education. Teaching has become more visual than verbal

Pedagogy – A stimulating schedule of versatility and vibrancy is followed which includes creative essay writing, elocution, quiz, dance, drama, street plays, music and singing competitions, fine arts competitions, theme based morning assembly, art and craft exhibition. A system of seen paper and open book paper has also been developed for in-depth preparation.

Infrastructure – The school provides a palatial, secure and environment friendly edifice with seven computer labs, camera systems for vigilance, Math lab, intercom connectivity, well equipped science labs, fully computerized administration block, fine arts lab, eBeam interactive device, a well stocked three-storey computerised library, robotics and dynamics, multimedia hall with LCD projectors, gymnasium, a well equipped auditorium, publication room, activity and creativity rooms and a vast playground.

Teachers’ Training – The school organizes teacher training programmes at a regular basis to keep the staff abreast with the latest
developments in the field of education.

Technology – The smart classrooms have made the process of teaching and learning enjoyable. We have a senior and a junior language lab with latest software. Senior students have their e-accounts with school which help to equip them with latest information, notices and circulars.

Sports – Our school has compulsory one hour morning activity for students where they practice a sport of their choice. Our school
encourages participation in district, state, national and international tournaments. We provide coaching for a wide range of sports.

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