STUDENT LIFE at SPIG
These essential life-tools include developing self-control, listening skills, public speaking
skills, leadership qualities, time management skills, dealing with stress, working in groups,
and the ability to set and achieve personal goals. Many of these items are formally taught,
especially in the upper grades.
A Day in the Life of SPIG Student
The boys of the ashram under the supervision of their Ashram Teacher attend the morning
mangala arati program in Gaur Radha-Krishna temple adjoining the Gurukul all 7 days in a
week.
4:00 AM – wake up, shower, dressing up
4:30 AM – mangala arati
5:30 AM – Nagar Sankirtana (All boys go around the town
while singing Hare Krishna Mahamantra)
6:00 AM – Japa meditation
6:30 AM – Yoga and Pranayam
7:15 AM – Breakfast
7:30 AM – Shringar Arati of Deities in the temple
followed by Bhagavad Gita Class for all the students.
9:00 AM – Lunch
10:30 AM – Academic classes begin
Students from grades 1-8 have their curriculum consisting of obligatory subjects
like:
» English
» Hindi
» Sanskrit
» Math
» IT
» Science
» Social Studies
» Moral Science
» General Knowledge
» Environmental Studies
» E-Guru
» Self Study
Students from grades 9-12, depending on their results and interests, choose one of the
three streams (1) SCIENCE, (2) ECONOMICS, (3) COMMERCE.
4:00 PM – afternoon assembly
4:10 PM – variety of activities in groups:
– Sports
– Library
– Music (Bhajans, mridanga, harmonium)
5:30 PM – Dinner
7:30 PM – Cleaning and getting ready for the next
day
7:45 PM – children back in ashram, bedtime
CURRICULUM
At SPIG academics we seek to provide an environment that stimulates learning. Students are
expected to be responsible and respectful, neat and clean and most importantly active
participants in the learning process.
Quality teaching, small classes and strong teacher – student relationship form the
foundation of our school program. Teacher – student ratio of as low as 1:5 enables the
teacher to pay full attention to the needs of every student, individually. Extra classes,
tuition and coaching are given to students as required. Computers, audio – visuals and
presentations are used to enhance learning.
English, Sanskrit, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Computers are among the
subjects offered. Students work individually and also participate in group discussions. A well
equipped computer lab helps students cope with the modern education system. Written tests are
taken thrice in a year and there is regular evaluation of students by class tests and assessment
of home work.
The school faculty consists of ten professional teachers having good academic background and a
wide teaching experience, especially with small children. We also have a child protection office
which takes care of any grievances of the children and ensures their full safety during their
stay at the Gurukul.
RESULTS
Final exam results of 2011-2012 session reported 100% pass rate in 8th and 10th standard. Topper
of 8th class, Rajesh Chinchole achieved 93% marks and secured 9th rank in the District.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students have many varieties in sports. Some love to play cricket or
volleyball or
badminton while some prefer indoor games like carromboard. Some small kids like to just run around.
Students also go to a nearby stadium on Sundays or some vacation for playing. Besides
providing excellent physical exercise, it helps develop quick thinking, the ability to
work in teams, and the capacity to acknowledge the skills and capabilities of others.
Students learn music as well. They learn to play musical instruments like
harmonium,
mridanga, tabla, dholak, kartals etc. Apart from
singing Bhajans and kirtans.
Students learn to take part in dramas. They enact their talents on special festivals such
as Krishna Janmashtami, radhashtami, ram navmi, Gaur Purnima etc.
During vacations students visit various places for picnics like
Mata Vaishno devi, Srinagar, Haridwar, nearby hilly areas, Amritsar
etc.
Gurukul keeps on organizing such types of activities for the overall upliftment of students. The prize is
given to the best
students.
Students love to make different articles using paper or clay. Art is also used in
the
classrooms in multiple-intelligence learning strategies. Art and Craft helps in taking
out hidden skills out of the child.
Literally activities like quiz completion, Debate competition are organized based on
scriptures and general knowledge. Such type of activities helps improve the skill
of the
child and enhances his ability to talk in public.
Every year during the vacations students visit to various places like Haridwar,
Amritsar, Allahabad, Srinagar etc. for an outing. Besides yearly visits, students who
perform
well in all aspects like studying, manners, behavior with fellow students gets the
chance to go to yoga retreat camps to nearby hills. This encourages others also to
perform well in studies and overall behavior.
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