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Co-Curricular Activities
Co-curricular activities play a crucial role in preparing students for future careers and academic pursuits.
National Public School, Kengeri ensures to pay attention to subjects beyond academics and classroom. Co-curricular activities are an essential part of a student’s education, providing opportunities for skill development. These activities can help students of all levels enhance their skills in various areas, including leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
In addition to these skills, co-curricular activities can also help students develop a sense of purpose and direction. By participating in activities that align with their interests and passions, students can gain a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan for their future.
The effectiveness of different activities in enhancing specific skills can vary depending on the level of the student.
Impact on:
Elementary School Students
Co-curricular activities can have a significant impact on elementary school students, helping them develop important social and emotional skills. For example, participating in a school play or sports team can help students build confidence and teamwork skills.
Middle School Students
Co-curricular activities can also be beneficial for middle school students, providing opportunities for leadership, communication skills, teamwork and problem-solving. For example, participating in a Debate club or joining a Sports team can help students develop these skills.
High School Students
Co-curricular activities can be especially important for high school students, providing opportunities for skill development in areas such as time management, organization, and problem-solving. For example, participating in a science fair or joining a robotics club can help students develop these skills.
CCA provide opportunities for students to work collaboratively towards a common goal, developing important social and emotional skills in the process.
These classes are conducted on a regular basis after and during school hours.
MUSIC - VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
“Music is an art that makes everyone involve”
In NPS Kengeri, we believe and give utmost importance to this art.
Music classes are held during school hours where students learn the nuances of music from a professional music instructor. The Music Department strives to discover, nurture and fine-tune musical talents.
Activities that happen in the music classes are voice tanning, rhythm training, preparation of songs for the various occasions, music quizzes and games, traditional raga training, notes and music theory and listening sessions. Students are also taught the art of playing the harmonium and the Tabla / Keyboard, Guitar, Congo, Bango and Rhythm Pad. Apart from bringing honours to the school by way of winning awards in various interschool music competitions, the children enjoy their everyday music classes, which is a welcome relaxation.
National Public School, Kengeri, Bengaluru which is culturally inclined also has tabla , keyboard, Guitar, Congo, Bango, Rhythm Pad and Piano classes. Here, students are trained in these subtle art forms that have the power of enchanting and soothing the soul. They are given the guidance and support required for them to become accomplished performers. Students are also encouraged to accompany vocalists at school functions and programmes.
DANCE - WESTERN AND CLASSICAL
Dance teaches children about music, rhythm & beat. Students also have a better understanding of spatial relationship & learn to think with both side of their brain. Such charming activities fascinate our children to learn the importance of fitness & movement in a variety of ways through discipline. Girls are more inclined towards classical i.e. Kathak & Bharatnatyam whereas western & contemporary dance is the first choice of our boys.
YOGA
Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle Science which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It encompasses a range of physical, mental and spiritual practices. At NPS Kengeri, we encourage and practice yoga in all classes to increase awareness of breathing and regulate it willfully.
In the primary classes, yoga is dedicated in promoting the development of strength, flexibility, and confidence, as well as making individuals aware of their body and mind.
Practicing yoga in higher classes is helping children in improving their self-control, focus, and attention span, also enables them in maintaining a balanced metabolism.
The ultimate purpose of yoga in its truest sense is to bring harmony to the body, mind, and spirit, and this is the significance of yoga that NPS Kengeri strives to achieve.
TAEKWONDO
Newspaper in Education is an interactive programme organized by The Hindu.
The Hindu's Newspaper in Education (NIE) program is an innovative initiative designed to inspire and educate young minds. It offers a unique platform for students to engage with current affairs, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate a love for learning. Thus it helps young individuals develop into successful, all-round achievers.
NIE allows the students to explore and imbibe a keen sense of adventure, more importantly, a sense of their own ambidexterity in activities that go beyond academics. Memory retention, pet care, etiquette, puppetry, yoga, magic, media and journalism, food and nutrition and cartooning are a few of the varied fields that are discussed during the fun-filled NIE sessions.
Representatives of NIE from The Hindu take classes in our school to increase the general knowledge and social awareness in children. These sessions have proved to be very lively and enlightening and students look forward to this class.
NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION
Newspaper in Education is an interactive programme organized by the Times of India.
The NIE programme shares the vision of the school of helping children realize their full potential. By creating opportunities for students to get involved in a plethora of activities that hone their talents, NIE helps these young individuals develop into successful, all-round achievers.
NIE allows the students to explore and imbibe a keen sense of adventure, more importantly, a sense of their own ambidexterity in activities that go beyond academics. Memory retention, pet care, etiquette, puppetry, yoga, magic, media and journalism, food and nutrition and cartooning are a few of the varied fields that are discussed during the fun-filled NIE sessions.
Representatives of NIE from Times of India take classes in our school to increase the general knowledge and social awareness in children. These sessions have proved to be very lively and enlightening and students look forward to this class.
GLOBAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME (GAP)
The Global Awareness Programme is a transformative initiative aimed at broadening perspectives and fostering a deeper understanding of global issues. We at NPS have started with GAP - a tie up with the GREY Caps Pvt. Ltd. This program equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and empathy needed to engage effectively in our interconnected world. The teachers of Grade I to VIII reinforce and discus various topics like the global updates, facts on India, current affairs, science and technology, great leaders etc.
Ultimately, the Global Awareness Programme empowers individuals to become informed global citizens, capable of effecting positive change in their communities and beyond. By instilling a sense of global responsibility and empathy, this program equips participants with the tools they need to contribute meaningfully to a more interconnected and sustainable future.
AWAKENED CITIZEN PROGRAM (ACP)
NPS Kengeri has collaborated with Ramakrishna Mission New Delhi & has started a value based Programme called AWAKENED CITIZEN PROGRAM (ACP) for middle school students. It is a 3-year graded value education program and comprises a total of 48 modules. Each year has 16 modules of PowerPoint presentations conducted by teachers who are trained as facilitators through a well-developed ACP- Facilitator’s Development Program.
The Awakened Citizen Program is unique in both the content and the way it is facilitated in the class rooms. The methodology followed by ACP – revolves around for steps unfolding of Discovery, Acceptance, Reflection and Transformation within the child. It emphasizes that each child is unique and has infinite potential within themselves.
As per the ACP- Facilitator’s Development Program, each module to be taken for a group of students where students go through the explorations and come up with their opinion based on their environment and circumstances. Facilitator will not judge the student’s opinion as ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. Facilitator questions the students to analyze their opinion in a deeper aspect. It further enables the students to develop faith in them, discover values and make responsible choices.
ACP aims at empowering students, through various explorations, enabling them to take an appropriate decision which emphasizes them to integrate values in their lives and bring about a transformation from within.