Nurture International School
Annual Report
Introduction of NIS
Nurture International school, Bengaluru, aims rightfully to give each child a self-learning environment. It was indeed an inception with a clear vision to enable each child to identify one’s strength and blossom out with unique individualistic qualities. Nurture International School (NIS) is powered by Nurture which is based on the promise of ‘Compete with Yourself’. Education’s role is to help each child maximize one’s potential in the setting of a carefully designed environment that addresses the balanced development of a child’s inner and outer powers of body, mind, heart, and spirit. NIS is a benchmark for itself as its focus is to cater to each child’s needs. All Nurture methods, materials, teaching processes and methods and assessments, are scientifically designed for each child to feel empowered and supported at his / her level. NIS believes that each child grows at one’s pace and is capable of making a world of difference.
Faculty and Staff
The faculty and staff of the school comprises over 50 members. Each member is recognized for demonstrating incredible care and commitment towards students who are the backbone of the institution.The team of efficient and well-experienced teachers,section wise coordinators - primary, middle and high school,class teachers,subject teachers and school counselors create an impact in the lives of every student. The school has been committed to excellence in education. We believe in creating a passionate and caring community, which encourages an interactive environment for learning with enriched curriculum. Each student is strengthen and built on their core learning abilities and individuality. The immensely talented staff have committed to the holistic development of the students.
The administrative staff of the school comprises the various process owners including the school admin, human resource manager, office assistant, social media manager, system coordinator, librarian, accountant and data operator among all.
The non-teaching staff is an integral part of the school consisting of purpose - driven and well trained individuals who are responsible for maintaining a healthy and positive school environment.
Academic Achievements
In the Class X CBSE Examination, 20 students appeared for the exam. Albert Yuktha Raj topped the list with 84%. The school gained cent percent results. Congratulating the students and wishing their success soar high.
Academic Activities / Unique Events / New Initiatives
An array of activities are conducted to strengthen and magnify each and every student’s psychological and physical development. The activities teach students to blend individualism with team work. The best entries for each activity is certified as an acknowledgement of a student’s dedicated work.
- Read a book:
Reading a book helps mind travel places. Stories and reading are an important part of a child’s growth and development. Reading encourages children to build vocabulary, derive connections between stories and their own lives, and understand how different people think about different things. Children who read are able to think more, are able to express themselves more freely, and become independent learners. Students are encouraged to read varied genre books and voice their point of view on the writer’s take.
- Investiture Ceremony
The Investiture Ceremony is a solemn occasion where all the young students are prepared to don the mantle of leadership and discharge the responsibilities entrusted upon them by the school. The event was conducted for Grades V and VIII to Grade X. The students of Grades IV, V and VIII to X zealously contested for various posts and rigorously campaigned in the online classes. The students from Grades IV to X cast their valuable votes through e – ballets on 28th July 2021 in their online classes. The result was announced virtually through a congratulatory video by the school principal. The ceremonious event witnessed the school principal administering the oath and the elected office bearers pledged to be responsible citizens.
- Press Club
Press Club aims at production and dissemination of news. In collaboration with Owliver’s Post the Nurture International School initiated press club to modify the way young adults interact with news and worldly knowledge.
- Toycathon
Under the ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ initiated by our Honorable Prime Minister, Shri. Narendra Modi, Toycathon-2021 is conceived to challenge India’s innovative minds to conceptualize novel Toy and Games based on Bharatiya civilization, history, culture, mythology and ethos. Students participated in the activity with full glory and exhibited a glimpse of their inventions and innovations.
- Model United Nations(MUN)
Model United Nations, also known as model UN or MUN, is an educational simulation in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. At an MUN conference, students work as the representative of a country, organization, or person, and must solve a problem with other delegates from around the world. MUN teaches participants skills like research, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership.
- Financial Literacy Programme
Financial literacy is the first step to achieve financial inclusion, creating the need to seek and receive financial services and products. Its main objective is to increase awareness about financial products, educate decision-making ability regarding financial products and to develop a sustainable financial system A school imparts knowledge not only to students but to every learning mind. Nurture International school conducted Financial literacy programme for the school sub staff. The programme intended to equip the sub staff on the importance and need to better manage their finances.
- Constitution Day
On the eve Constitution Day, the Nurture International School conducted Youth Mock Parliament to help students gain necessary debating skills,knowledge on the subject and also help them understand how our parliament functions. The students of Grades VII to X ,as parliamentarians,exhibited their knowledge about the benefits and concerns pertaining to the trivial issues,through debating skills ,with great knowledge and zeal.
- Community Outreach
Donation Drive and Wall of Kindness are the two initiatives intended to empower individuals to effect change and to help make the difference we're unable to provide with our own hands.
- Alumni Club
Alumni meeting is a rewind of blissful moments we lived in and how beautifully we are blossoming from them. Nurture International School virtually installed Alumni Club on January 9, 2022 to cherish and celebrate the harmonious and impactful student life.
- Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips are an opportunity to see and experience the world without ever leaving the classroom. It enable students to make connections and compare theoretical information with practical situations. Students are encouraged to think critically and apply the concepts learned in class to the real world.
- Global Citizen
Perseverance and discipline are the key attributes for any success. Awards are rendered to respect and honour the dedicated efforts of students. It serves as a reminder of the thoughtfulness and interest invested in order to upscale themselves. Every month, a student from each Grade is recognised as Global Citizen Awardee.
- Co - Curricular activities
Fine art classes such as Art, Music, Dance and Karate are conducted weekly for students to channelize their energies well and to rejuvenate them creatively.
- Clubs
Another extended learning platforms of Nurture International School are the various clubs such as: Eco, Interact, Literary, IT, Eureka and Heritage. All these clubs aim at developing student’s inter and intra personnel skills.
- Inter House Competitions
The school organised a number of Inter House Competitions throughout the year pertaining to varied aspects to encourage healthy team and competition spirit.
- Celebrations
Each and every celebration expresses and upholds glorious heritage, culture, traditions and nativity. All the national, regional and native festivals and remarkable days are celebrated with fervor, grandeur and patriotism.
- Teacher Training
The school conducts in house trainings and urges teachers to equip themselves by attending various educational training sessions. The new insights learnt from these trainings enable teachers to build themselves professionally and to adopt new teaching strategies.
Online Study during Covid 19
The 2019–2020 coronavirus pandemic is upending life on a global level as we know it. The nation wide lockdown paved way for the new and digital era of learning. The teaching faculty of Nurture International School regularly conduct online classes and are in constant contact with parents and students. The digital teaching has embarked learning to new heights. Students are hooked to learning through activity based teachings. To encourage and appreciate students, their works are posted on school’s social media handles.
Conclusion
Nurture International School aims to build and grow as a NEP recognised school. The educational practices followed by the school stimulates mental and physical growth in the students. The teaching strategies implemented are inclined towards activity based learnings providing students hands on experience. The teaching and non teaching staff have dedicated themselves to help the students grow globally.