CO-SCHOLASTIC
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical activity through sports and games is an essential ingredient in the personality development of every student. We believe that academics and sports together can help a student realise his/her potential. Activity on the playfield develops the qualities of teamwork, leadership, dedication, discipline, self-confidence, and self-esteem. Sports equip students to face the challenges of an increasingly competitive world. The Physical Education program at Khaitan World School is designed with the understanding that children have vastly varying physical abilities and hence require exposure to different types of routines and sports. Thus the school offers a variety of sports and physical education activities such as cooperative games, team building activities, frisbee, basketball, cricket, table tennis, football, badminton, mini tennis, swimming and shooting.
In the Foundation years, students participate in the Grassroot Skills Program, which consists of four 50-minute classes per week. These classes focus on developing fundamental skills such as running, jumping, catching, throwing, and hand-eye coordination. Rotation through each of these skills is conducted according to learning cycles, ensuring that students have the opportunity to develop proficiency in each area.
Moving on to the Preparatory years, students engage in the Youth Skills Program, which includes four 50-minute classes per week. This program offers a wide range of activities, including cooperative games, team building activities, swimming, shooting, frisbee, basketball, cricket, table tennis, football, badminton, and mini tennis. Similar to the Foundation years, rotation through these activities is organized based on learning cycles, allowing students to develop their skills in each discipline.
As students progress into the Middle Years, they participate in the Middle Years PE Program. This program involves two 60-minute classes per week and encompasses cooperative games, team building activities, swimming, shooting, frisbee, basketball, cricket, table tennis, football, badminton, and mini tennis. Again, rotation through these activities is structured according to learning cycles, providing students with the opportunity to develop proficiency in each sport or activity.
Overall, these programs are designed to offer a comprehensive physical education experience, ensuring that students have a well-rounded exposure to different sports and activities while fostering their skill development in a systematic manner.
The iron will to push through. The steely resolve to persist. The fierce determination succeed. The best place to learn this is the sports ground.
DRAMA
Drama opens up new doors to different points of view. Theatre assists students in developing the confidence required to speak clearly, lucidly, and thoughtfully. It aids in the development of social and communication skills. Furthermore, theatre education allows students to explore challenging social scenarios and vulnerable emotions.
In the Foundation Years, we aim to work on students’ focus and observational skills. We work towards the general awareness of space and the people around them, leading students to activities of imitation. We then work towards their speech, training them to be loud and clear. We create an environment where students are engaged and motivated to learn the aspects of theatre in depth
In the Preparatory Years, we continue to work on observational skills where imaginative thinking is used.. We promote their imagination and develop their writing through their skill of storytelling. Breathing techniques and improvisation are major parts of training in drama as the teacher gives them a dierent catalyst for a dierent result.
In the Middle Years, we introduce students to the concept and application of rasas. The facial expressions, ranging from subtle to loud are introduced in their training. Deeper training on the use of face muscles and activities to activate these muscles are given. We work on voice modulation according to the chosen character through character-building exercises. Here, we also introduce the process of scripting, giving students a chance to create their own scripts in the process.
In the Senior Years, we continue the process and application of rasas with dierent and advanced techniques. We introduce them to production work and its intricacies which include many aspects of backstage work. We encourage students to create short interdisciplinary productions in small groups for a better understanding of the subject. Knowledge of established artists and their work is a major part of this subject and where we encourage our students to watch live shows to increase their appreciation of performance art.
MUSIC
In addition to being enjoyable, music positively impacts a child’s academic performance, assists in developing social skills, and provides an outlet for creativity that is crucial to a child’s development. The aim of music education is to develop musicality in the students; this is best achieved when it is integrated into other aspects of the curriculum in the learning cycle.
During the Foundation years, we work on the Listening and Singing skills of the students. Listening to music is fundamental to musical understanding. By learning to listen critically, students will not only expand their musical horizons but also gain a deeper understanding of how music is constructed and the impact it can have on the listener. Singing on the other hand is a great strength of the primary sector and we at Khaitan World School already support this excellent practice.
During the Preparatory Years, we work on enhanced Listening and Singing Skills. Through good vocal production, careful listening and a well-developed sense of pitch and vocal harmonies. The principles of warm-ups, breathing practise, posture, dynamics, phrasing, context and vocal health are kept in mind as students develop their vocal potential.
During the Middle & Senior Years students are introduced to Instrument Playing and Composing, helping us stimulate the brain cells of our learners, which in turn helps them improve functions like memory and abstract reasoning skills. Familiarity with music in a range of styles and genres is crucial for developing the aural understanding needed to compose music. The students will be taught to compose simple musical phrases which will include the orchestration of instruments and vocals.
DANCE
During Foundation Years, we aim to create a balance of basic physicality and creativity. We focus on building confidence in children by gradually opening them to basic skill sets, exercises, posture correction and the skill to communicate their artistic intent. We create an environment where students are engaged and motivated as they dance, simultaneously appreciating the benefits of dance as part of a healthy, active lifestyle.
During Preparatory Years, after their basic foundational training, we assist students in improving their knowledge about the field and giving them compositional tools to make movements on their own, with a partner and in small groups. The control, transition and coordination in their bodies are of utmost importance; these ultimately raise the standards of dance in our school. We explore dierent movement vocabulary with students to help define the direction of their interest.
During their Middle Years, the students continue to develop their s k i l l s and understanding of diverse cultural traditions. Teamwork and integration with other subjects continue to be highlighted. We build on students’ different fields of interest in dance and introduce them to the concept of fulllength productions. We encourage our students to write and create movement on their chosen concepts in conjunction with other mediums of art for richer presentations.
In Senior Years, students focus on their chosen dance style and continue to develop their skills in that dance form. We also develop their knowledge of human body anatomy to prevent injury during self-practice. We encourage students to explore theoretical knowledge of their chosen dance form. Creation and presentation are again the main focus where students of dierent fields of art come together in groups to create their collaborative performances.
VISUAL ART
Experiences in the visual arts are essential and critical for the overall development of every child’s physical-mental-intellectual-emotional orientation.
Visual Art is a language of expression, a space for experimentation, creation and innovation done, freely and fearlessly. We encourage learners to observe, analyze and appreciate art in their day-to-day life. These skills develop a balance between their emotional quotient and dexterity with greater compassion, resilience and empathy towards their surroundings.
During Foundational Years, we create an environment in which students visually identify colours, shapes and forms in their surroundings. They have tactile experience of different mediums. We create a space in which to build confidence in identifying new mediums, to develop concepts and to gradually gain basic skills in using elements and principles of art.
During Preparatory Years, students improve their foundational knowledge about the elements and principles of art. By creating art independently and in collaborations, we introduce students to the creative and imaginative approach in art practice through various compositional tools.
During Middle Years, the focus shifts to compositional learning in different mediums through various concepts. We introduce students to art practice based on ideation and concepts. We aim to develop their skills and understanding of diverse cultural traditions. Through observation, students continue to develop their skills based on specialized mediums and skill sets such as human anatomy, plants and animal structures. Students will learn the creative approach through various artists from art history.
During Senior Years, through their projects, students develop the understanding of modern and contemporary art practice around the globe. We use project-based learning with an emphasis on students’ understanding of the art disciplines – aesthetic, art criticism and appreciation, art production and art history.
MAKERSPACE
The Makerspace lab at Khaitan World School has been set up with the purpose of helping to prepare our students for the critical 21st century skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEAM). It provides hands-on learning, helps with critical thinking skills and even boosts the students’ selfconfidence. Some of the skills that are learned in the KPS Makerspace include electronics, 3D printing, 3D modelling, coding, robotics and even woodwork. Makerspace fosters entrepreneurship in the young learners as it helps them ideate and create new and exciting products.
Makerspace is an area where students come to explore, build, create and tinker. Students learn problem solving skills, logical skills, fine motor skills, reasoning skills, innovation skills, and critical thinking. They then apply their knowledge to solve real life problems. While working on the projects, students work collaboratively, they manage their time and resources and they work with creativity.
A significant benefit of Makerspace is that it encourages students to be responsible for their own self-dedicated learning. This is an essential skill for the modern workplaces. Makerspace is not only a science lab, wood shop, computer lab or art room; it contains elements found in all these spaces.
KAUTUKAM- HOBBY CLUBS
We at KWS are committed to the holistic development of our learners which helps in shaping their personalities. Kautukam will ensure that students develop multiple skills while getting an opportunity to nurture their passion and promote new interests and hobbies, as they get to choose 3 clubs over the year, where students will be exposed to 1 club of their choice, over 2 learning cycles.
- Music Maestro (The Music Club)
- Awaaz (The Theatre Club)
- Nritya Natya ( The Dance Club)
- Bake topia (The Cook And Bake Club)
- Kaarigari (The Textile Design Club)
- Grow Getters (The Gardening Club)
- Yuj (The Yoga Club)
- Budding Basketballers (The Basket Ball Club)
- 5r’s (The Environment Club)
ENRICHMENT CLUBS
At KWS, students have an option to choose between day school or stay back for enrichment clubs. Usually during stay backs, there is a focus on helping students with schoolwork but now it can be beneficial to students in other ways as well. The enrichment clubs are an excellent option to suit the convenience of both parents and students. have an option to stay back till 3:30pm and be a part of the clubs where they participate in various inerestin gactivities, sports and academics.
During the program students get an opportunity to experience and excel in a particular activity or sport, so that they can be trained for competitions.
The school offers the following clubs –
- Music Maestro (The Music Club)
- Awaaz (The Theatre Club)
- Nritya Natya ( The Dance Club)
- Baketopia (The Cook And Bake Club)
- Kaarigari (The Textile De sign Club)
- Grow Getters (The Gardening Club)
- Yuj (The Yoga Club)
- Budding Basketballers (The Basketball Club)
- 5r’s (The Environment Club)