We often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of academics, emphasizing marks and grades as the ultimate measure of a child’s success. While academic excellence is undoubtedly important, it’s equally crucial to recognize that our children are not just future engineers or doctors. They are individuals with unique personalities, talents, and aspirations.
Why is holistic development important?
A solid academic foundation is just one piece of the puzzle in today’s rapidly evolving world. To truly thrive, our children need a well-rounded development encompassing values, life skills, curiosity, creativity, and confidence!
- Values as a Compass: Values are the moral principles that guide our actions. The Cambridge International Curriculum, emphasizing global citizenship and community service, fosters values like respect, empathy, and responsibility.
- Life Skills for Real World: The curriculum’s focus on independent learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving equips students with essential life skills. These skills are invaluable in navigating challenges and opportunities.
- Igniting Curiosity: The Cambridge curriculum encourages inquiry-based learning, fostering a natural curiosity in students. By exploring subjects in depth and conducting research, children develop a lifelong love for learning.
- Unleashing Creativity: With subjects like Art and Design, Music, and Drama, the Cambridge curriculum provides ample opportunities for students to express their creativity and develop innovative thinking.
- Building Confidence: The curriculum’s focus on individual achievement and progress helps build self-esteem. Students develop a strong sense of confidence and resilience by setting and achieving goals.
How can a good international curriculum school help?
A progressive school following Cambridge International Curriculum can significantly contribute to holistic development by:
- Integrating life skills & value education throughout the curriculum & day to day practices & culture at school.
- Offering a wide range of co-curricular activities like sports, arts, and clubs.
- Creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
- Providing opportunities for leadership and student governance.
- Emphasizing experiential learning and project-based work.
Your Role as a Parent
While schools play a crucial role, parents are the first and most influential teachers. You can complement your child’s school experience by:
- Encouraging curiosity through questions and exploration.
- Supporting their interests and hobbies.
- Practicing empathy and kindness at home.
- Building a strong support system for your child.
- Reinforcing values @ home.
- Celebrating their achievements, big or small.
Remember, a child’s success is not solely defined by their academic performance. It’s about nurturing a well-rounded individual who is confident, curious, compassionate, and capable of making a positive impact on the world. Let’s work together to create a generation of children who excel not just in academics, but in life.
By choosing a school that offers the Cambridge International Curriculum, you are investing in your child’s holistic development and setting them up for success in an ever-changing world.
The Sixth Element School in Gurgaon: Where Cambridge International Meets India.
We chose the Cambridge International curriculum because the blend of teacher-directed and learner-self-driven learning seems relevant for aspirational kids from Indian families, keen on preparing their kids to be global citizens of the future – based in India or overseas.
Is the Sixth Element School duly registered with Cambridge International?
Yes, The Sixth Element School – is duly registered as a Cambridge International school with a global registration number IA 892
Ready to see what The Sixth Element School has to offer? Schedule a visit and see why it could be the perfect launchpad for your child’s bright, global future!
We started the first sixth element school 20 years back in 2004 @ Gurgaon.
Our schools & afternoon daycare centers are unique, exclusive, compact neighborhood green campuses – where many outdoor activities & experiential learning (physical – not digital) take place with children in most weeks. A smaller campus – with only two sections – limited children, allows us to focus on each child’s growth and foundational development properly. We are proud of our high-quality, committed teachers – the backbone of any good learning environment.
We raise well-rounded, future-ready individuals who are prepared to face the world’s challenges with confidence and integrity, using the proper methods and practices.
Specifically, our foundational fitness partnership with Fit Kids, our gym, our green playgrounds, and great coaches give our school kids a tremendous foundational fitness start.
A good understanding and partnership between parents and schools are vital to nurturing the future leaders of Gurugram, our great nation, and our planet.
THE SIXTH ELEMENT SCHOOL WE BELIEVE IN THE IMPORTANCE OF CATALYSING & ENSURING “THE SIXTH ELEMENT – i.e. THE JOY OF LEARNING ” FOR EVERY CHILD. OUR CURRICULUM IS BENCHMARKED WITH THE BEST INTERNATIONALLY WHILE DRAWING FROM OUR VERY OWN CORE ANCIENT INDIAN BEST PRACTICES SUCH AS THE GURU SHISHYA PARAMPARA) & VALUES.
THANKS TO ITS 20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND ITS CORE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES DRAWN FROM PIAGET, VYGOSTKY, AND BRUNER – WHICH IS INCIDENTALLY THE RESOURCE POOL – FOR THE FOUNDATIONAL YEARS SCHOOL CURRICULUM OF THE UPGRADED NEW EDUCATION (NEP) UNDER ROLLOUT IN INDIA NOW.
We now have Cambridge curriculum certification for our formal school to enable our children to evolve globally and “do well” in India.
So, in line with some of India’s top schools and the best globally, we are now a unique 100% Cambridge International School.
Gurgaon’s exclusive, unique, green International school.
www.sixthelment.edu.in
the Sixth Element School
the school children love
SOUTH CITY 1. TATA PRIMANTI (sector 72)
85272-74695 or 97736-32626
since 2004(20 years)
limited enrolment available in pre-NURSERY, NURSERY, KG & DAYCARE, grade 1 now.
@ Gurgaon’s only single section “exclusive” boutique VENTILATED, AIRY, SPACIOUS. GREEN SCHOOL CAMPUSES
