We intentionally teach Sanskrit as a part of our syllabus to access ancient knowledge in philosophy and science and to gain a deeper understanding of Indian culture and literature. Teaching Sanskrit is crucial for several reasons, including preserving India's rich cultural and spiritual heritage, understanding the roots of many languages, and fostering cognitive development and linguistic skills.
Acquiring a foreign language is becoming more essential for international communication and career progression, providing cognitive advantages such as enhanced memory and multitasking abilities, as well as cultural enrichment, rendering it a crucial skill for personal and professional development. Hence, we have started conducting certificate courses for the German, Spanish, and French languages. These languages are taught from the pre-primary level.
Rural students often face challenges in speaking English due to limited exposure, lack of resources, and motivation. Effective communication in English within educational institutions is a vital competency that can profoundly encourage a student's academic experience, career opportunities, and personal development. This skill is important for various reasons, particularly regarding academic achievement and the prospects available in the future.
Hence, considering this, we have started this as a new activity in school. We focus on enhancing speaking, reading, writing, listening abilities and mainly confidence building. We teach sounds, vocabulary building, grammar, and a few more aspects of English Communication. Along with English Communication, we have started a new activity, the Book Reading Club, to encourage students toward book reading. We are considering this as an exercise for the mind, which will help them grow interpersonally. Currently, we are concentrating on 4th to 8th standards, as well as Para Medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other professionals who can benefit from the course.
