Middle Stage
Grade: VI-VII-VIII
Language I : English Language II : Hindi Language III : Marathi/Sanskrit
Compulsory Subjects : Mathematics, Social Sciences, General science.
Internal Assessments : Physical and Health Education, Art, Computer Science, Dance, Music, Robotics, Coding, Vocational Training.
The academic year is divided into two terms. Evaluation of the child’s progress is done on the basis of continuous assessments. Progress is discussed during the PTM.
Middle Stage – VI-VII-VIII
At Shantiniketan we empower our students to thrive in an ever changing world. Our Middle School Curriculum, aligned with the National Educational Policy 2020, fosters holistic development, critical thinking and creativity. Learning is not confined to text but goes beyond, aiming to make learning a joyful experience. Each child’s potential is given a chance to flourish.
Competitions
The school organises various house wise competitions throughout the year. These include elocution, extempores peaking, hand writing, essay writing, show and tell, paper presentation, recitation and many more. The school also participates in various inter school competitions, to mention a few- quiz competitions, regional level CBSE Science exhibition.
Scholastic Area of Assesment
English, Hindi, Marathi/Sanskrit, Science, Math and Social Science subjects are assessed at the end of each term and graded using 5 point grading scale (A to E).
External Exams
External exams like SOF, Hindi Rashtrabhasha, Scholarship, Homi Bhabha etc. are conducted in the school from class I onwards.
ICT/ROB/COD/Co – Scholastic
Area of Assesment
Activities held in Swanubhav supplement the academic curriculum and help in learning by doing. These activities help students to develop problem solving, reasoning, critical thinking, creative thinking, communication and collaborative abilities.
Competitive Level Swimming
The school is equipped with a well designed, swimming pool and an N.I.S. trained and qualified swimming coach. These resources enable us to coach our students for competitive level swimming.
Art & Craft
Students’ imagination, impression, expression and creation come to life in the colorful art and craft classes.
Co – Curricular Activities
There are a host of activities designed to nurture and develop all facets of a child’s personality. e.g. dance, music etc.n the students.
Vocational Training / Atal Tinkering Lab
Students are given hands-on experience to do work needed in a specific job (Pottery, Carpentry, Stitching, Product Photography, Jewelery Making etc.) through the Atal Tinkering Lab. A separate period is allotted in the time table for this activity. A resource person is invited to share his knowledge & guide students
Reading Programme
A ‘Learning to Read and Reading to Learn’ program with the objective of making students proficient readers who can read with speed, correct pronunciation & intonation, improve on their listening, vocabulary & writing skills as a corollary to their reading, comprehend the text and engage in analysing & discussing the reading material critically & creatively is part of the academic curriculum.
Music
Music is the soul of the Universe and pours life into everything. Our Maestros guide students through the rich realms of Indian and Western melodies. They cultivate a deep appreciation for diverse rhythms and harmonies.
Student Counselor
Contemporary students face challenges
both at home and in school. The assistance of a counselor helps the students combat many personal as well as peer pressure issues. The school also provides an in house counselor for the students to help them in this context.
Dance
Dance is an expression of grace and elegance. Our expert faculty trains students to perform various forms of dance like Contemporary, Bollywood, Zumba, Hip Hop and Indian Classical Dance.
NCC
NCC training is imparted to encourage more students to opt for a career in armed forces and also expose them to various activities that will develop in them a sense of discipline, responsibility and sensitize them towards social issues.
Coding
At Shantiniketan we create future programmers, coders & developers through our coding programme where students learn to develop websites, apps & games.
Robotics
Robotics has been introduced in the curriculum to build a scientific temperament along with increasing logical and analytical skills.