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A Bi-Annual publication of global schools foundation Issue 06, December 2016 MCI (P) 059/10/2016
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Presidium of Patrons Dr Justice C S Dharmadhikari (Co-Founder)
Prof MGK Menon
Dr Karan Singh
Mr N R Narayana Murthy
Mr Basdeo Panday
President Mr Chandrakant Borde (Co-Founder)
Vice President Ambassador Aftab Seth
Tan Sri Datuk Seri Mohd Hussin bin Abdul Hamid
Advisory Board – International Sir J K Chande
Dr F C Kohli
Mr Arjun Malhotra
Ms Shabana Azmi
Mr Ashok Soota
Mr Karan Singh Thakral
Advisory Board – Japan Ambassador Aftab Seth
Mr Kotaro Tamura
Advisory Board – Singapore Ambassador K Kesavapany
Mr Boon Yoon Chiang
Ms Kirtida Mekani
Advisory Board – United Arab Emirates H.E. Mr Abdullatif Almulla
Advisory Board – Malaysia Tan Sri Datuk Seri Mohd Hussin bin Abdul Hamid
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Mr Laurie Ince
Mr Gregor Polson
Prof Marmar Mukhopadhyay
Prof Mukul Asher
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Contents
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15 WAYS THE GIIS EXPERIENCE STANDS OUT FROM THE REST
INSIDER
06 About giis
Our Vision, Mission, Core Values and more
08 Messages
Words of inspiration from GIIS
Journal
10 GIIS STUDENTS ATTEND SADC 2016 14 GIIS AND GOPIO IN SINGAPORE
Students network and gain political insights at Commemorating the UN International
South Asian Diaspora Convention Day of Non-violence
11 INDIAN OCEAN CONFERENCE invites 16 FROM SURAT TO SINGAPORE AND BACK
GIIS students to participate Biker Queens ride for women empowerment
Students hold meaningful discussions
with Indian dignitaries
12MAROOF RAZA DISCUSSES DEFENCE-
related issues WITH GIIS STUDENTS
Mr Raza visits GIIS Queenstown Campus
for Leadership Lecture Series
COVER STORY
4015 WAYS THE GIIS EXPERIENCE STANDS
OUT FROM THE REST
Spawning a new era in education
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Features SPOTLIGHT
46 ARABIAN NIGHTS IN ABU DHABI 58 ACADEMIC RESULTS
Skyscrapers, desert safaris and souks in this GIIS students deliver excellent scores for IB
futuristic centre Diploma, CBSE Class 12, IGCSE Class 10, and CBSE
Class 10 examinations in 2016
48 THE GIIS JOURNEY
From small beginnings to great things
voices
50 GLOBAL MONTESSORI PLUS PROGRAMME
Teaching students compassion and conservation
through iCare initiative 70IS THE INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN
EDUCATION A DISTRACTION OR AN
52HOW GIIS’ INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA ADVANTAGE FOR STUDENTS?
PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE
CHALLENGES OF UNIVERSITY AND BEYOND
Through preparation comes outstanding results
54 BECAUSE THE WORLD MATTERS
A glimpse of student-led initiatives to protect
the earth and raise awareness about the
environment
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About GIIS
Global Schools Foundation
The Foundation was initiated with an aim of providing
quality education to the expatriate community in Singapore.
The Foundation has completed more than 14 exemplary
years marked by international recognition for achieving
excellence in school education, following high standards in
governance, established academic criteria, and
well-administered management processes. GSF’s mission
is to cultivate and nurture its students into global leaders of
the future.
Global Indian
International School
Global Indian International School (GIIS) – established
under Global Schools Foundation’s guiding principles –
is an international network of award-winning institutions,
with 20 campuses in seven countries. Known for their
learner-centric and skill-based teaching methodology,
GIIS schools offer holistic learning and personality
development opportunities for students.
GIIS schools have been honoured with 65 international
and national awards over a span of eight years for
achieving excellence in school education. GIIS boasts a
strong multicultural environment, as children from
diverse nationalities are enrolled across its campuses.
GIIS is a preferred international school offering
curricula for Nursery to Class 12 education. It offers the GIIS ABU DHABI CAMPUS, UAE
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP),
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
(IGCSE), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE),
CBSE-International and Global Montessori Plus (GMP)
programme.
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About GIIS
CORE VALUES
Manage with Information and Metrics
Agility and Adaptability
Honesty, Integrity and Ethical Practices
Attitude before Knowledge
Team Work
Mentor, Coach and Make a Difference
Ambience for Learning
CULTURE STATEMENT
GIIS schools – Schools that Learn
GIIS Schools have become Safety Centered, Vision Directed,
Values Driven, Student Focused, Analysis-based, Learning
Enabled, Team Facilitated, Process Managed,
Quality Managed and Result Oriented.
QUALITY POLICY
GIIS strives to enhance Learning through:
Adherence to Quality Management System
Sharing of Best Practices
VISION Actionable Feedback based on Stakeholders
Satisfaction Surveys
To Become a Global Role Model for Teaching and Learning.
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
MISSION
Based on GIIS Quality Management System, Quality
We nurture GLOBAL students into men and women who will Policy, and Vision, Mission & Core Values, GIIS will
be distinctive leaders committed to the spirit of excellence, continually strive to ensure:
through high-quality education imparted by globally a. Compliance with our Quality Management System
experienced and caring teachers who build strong virtues and b. Learning at all Levels
values while focusing on all round development, creativity and c. Stakeholder Satisfaction
entrepreneurship. d. Adherence to our Values
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Messages
Looking back at 2002 when we “If I have the belief that I We recognise that our
started the first Indian can do it, I shall surely students form the core of the
international school in acquire the capacity to do it school’s activity and
Singapore, the number of our even if I may not have it at achievements but without the
supporters has grown the beginning,” are the combined dedication and
exponentially. I truly believe words of Mahatma Gandhi. commitment of their parents,
that it’s our passion and This quote captures the teachers and staff, our
ambition that makes GIIS a essence of our holistic substantial growth in the last
modern version of a school approach to education at 15 years would not have been
that produces new leaders. Global Schools Foundation. The journey of 15 years could not have possible. I would like to
Mr Chandrakant Borde
Beyond providing a sound
academic platform, our aim
been possible without the support of our express my appreciation for
the sustained support and
President and Co-Founder,
Global Schools Foundation
is to teach students to be teachers, students and parents, and we contribution to the shared
lifelong learners and sense of pride that we all have
prepare them to be able to thank them for this. When we started in in GIIS’ continued success.
2002, the goal was to offer affordable high
deal with future challenges.
Mr Kamal Gupta
quality education to the expat community. I
Dr Justice C S Dharmadhikari Chief Operating Officer,
Co-Founder and Patron, Global Schools Foundation
Global Schools Foundation
am proud to say that GIIS has played an
instrumental role in lives of more than
25,000 students. Our alumnae are now
spread across the world and are excelling
in their respective fields. Global Schools
Foundation has been fortunate to be guided
by the eminent members of the board who
have kept the interest of students their
utmost priority. We believe in continuous
improvement and their feedback has
I look forward to 2017, the Stepping into the 15th year encouraged us to raise our benchmark The institution has created an
regularly. With 65 awards from national
year that marks our 15th of our existence is a environment and ambience that
anniversary. I am happy with significant milestone. It is fosters learning and provides
the achievements we have particularly gratifying to be and international independent awarding each student with unique
made so far and the manner celebrating this anniversary, opportunities to explore and
in which we have reached as the future of GIIS looks bodies, we strive to continue our quest for grow. We take efforts to develop
our objectives. We have bright. The relevance of leadership qualities among all
adopted a pragmatic holistic education continues excelling in different fields of education. our students who understand
approach in combining high to grow and GIIS is at the the value of being respectful
ethical standards with a firm forefront of using innovative global citizens. The next
belief in the power of our tools to deliver our milestone will include adopting
Mr Atul Temurnikar
values. This has enable us to award-winning 9 Gems™ new technologies, and
Chairman and Co-Founder,
continue to make a real framework. innovative methods of teaching,
Global Schools Foundation
difference in the lives and among other achievements to
aspirations of our students. Tan Sri Datuk Seri Mohd bestow our students with an
Hussin bin Abdul Hamid amazing school life experience.
Ambassador Aftab Seth Vice President,
Vice President, Global Schools Foundation Mr Kaustubh Bodhankar
Global Schools Foundation Deputy Chief Executive Officer,
Global Schools Foundation
08“The future depends on
what we do in the present”
– Mahatma Gandhi
JOURNAL
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GIIS students attend
South Asian Diaspora Convention 2016
For the third consecutive year, students from GIIS Queenstown students also got into an insightful discussion with Mr
and East Coast campuses were given the incredible opportunity Gopinath Pillai, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of
of attending the South Asian Diaspora Convention (SADC), Foreign Affairs, about the relevance of non-economic and
which was held on 18 and 19 July 2016 at the Raffles City economic factors that influence the growth of a nation.
Convention and Exhibition Centre. Gracing this year’s event
was Guest of Honour, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mr Ranil Students witnessed panel discussions on topics like
Wickremesinghe. Over the two days of intense discussions, ‘education and skill development’ within Southeast Asia to
debates and networking, students were exposed to the more encompassing issues, such as ‘the geopolitics in South
actuality of regional politics. Asia’, all of which were moderated by incredible personalities,
such as Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, President of National
Students were also given the opportunity to network with University of Singapore, and Mr James Crabtree, Contributing
political office holders and policy makers, such as Mr Vivian Editor at Financial Times. The debates were not only fruitfully
Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Singapore; and engaging but also brought attention to some very happening
Mr Sachin Pilot, Member of Indian National Congress and regional problems.
Former Minister of Corporate Affairs, India. They also
interacted with other students studying International The students were also encouraged to participate in the
Business and Relations at Singapore polytechnics. GIIS intellectual panel discussions during the engaging Q&A
students also met with Mr Shahid Javed Burki, Former Vice sessions. This gave them a rare platform to have their own
President of the World Bank, briefly and managed to engage pressing questions answered by professionals in the field.
in an interesting debate about the possibility of ‘One South Apart from just networking with internationally renowned
Asia’, and how other regional conflicts, such as the ongoing businessmen, the students also acquired knowledge on how to
South China Sea disputes, would alter these plans. The shape their success of today.
Students gained
insight into real world
issues during SADC
2016
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INDIAN OCEAN CONFERENCE 2016
INVITES GIIS STUDENTS TO participate
The Indian Ocean Conference 2016 (IOC 2016) was arranged eastern neighbours. The students also had the opportunity to
and hosted by the New Delhi-based India Foundation at interact with delegates and dignitaries like Mr Shashi Tharoor,
Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore on 1 and 2 September 2016. The Indian politician and former diplomat currently serving as
event was conducted in association with the S Rajaratnam Member of Parliament in India; Mr Ranjan Mathai, former
School of International Studies (RSIS). The Bangladesh Institute Indian Foreign Secretary and Indian High Commissioner to
of International and Strategic Studies and the Institute of Policy the UK; and Ms Jaya Jaitly, Founder, India-based Bastkari
Studies of Sri Lanka were also listed as associates. Haat Samiti, among others.
The event was the beneficiary of significant Indian The students had meaningful discussions with the
Government support and clearly reflected dignitaries. IB Year 1 student, Nandin Porwal
official strategic intent. The Indian Minister of from GIIS Queenstown Campus got to
External Affairs, Mr Sushma Swaraj addressed interact with Mr Mathai and speak with him
the Conference over live video feed, and on the situation of Indians in Syria, as well as
Mr Nitin Gadkari, Indian Minister of Roads, the effects of India’s trade relationship with
Transport and Highways and Dr S Jaishankar, China after the Nuclear Suppliers Group
Foreign Secretary made separate speeches (NSG) conflict. “He informed us that it is widely
during the opening session. acknowledged that Pakistan has broken the
rules but assured us that trade relations between
The welcome address was given by Mr MJ Akbar, India and China have yet to be directly affected as an
Minister of State for External Affairs, and was attended by outcome,” said Nandin.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore;
Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka; Dato The students also interacted with Ms Jaitly and discussed an
Seri Dr Ahmed Zahid Bin Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of issue about international brands making huge profits by using
Malaysia along with other dignitaries. stolen designs and products of local crafters and small
business owners. “We learnt that there aren’t any laws to
Students from GIIS Queenstown and East Coast campuses protect such small businesses and it is harder to fight larger
attended the conference on 2 September. They witnessed the corporations because of increasing corruption within the law.
valedictory address from Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art NGOs have to take initiatives to protect the rights of these
of Living Foundation, which served to accentuate the peaceful makers and to preserve the cultures from which these designs
and spiritual connections and intent between India and its were stolen from,” said Krati Jain, IB Year 1 student.
Mr Ranjan Mathai,
former Indian Foreign
Secretary & Indian
High Commissioner to
the UK shared his wise
thoughts with GIIS
students
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MAROOF RAZA DISCUSSEs
DEFENCE-related issues
WITH STUDENTS
Mr Maroof Raza, a former Indian Army officer, who is a issue and research not just through the internet but by reading
consultant and strategic affairs expert in India, visited GIIS relevant books as well.
Queenstown Campus on 4 September 2016. Mr Raza is the
suave and astute anchor of the weekend world affairs show, Mr Raza’s address was followed by a Q&A session. Hima Sai, IB
‘Latitude’ that airs on one of India’s leading news channels on Year 1 student asked on India’s claim of a permanent seat in the
television. He has also authored several books and presented security council of the United Nations, which has been heavily
a 20-part series on the Indian armed forces titled, ‘Line of criticised by foreign dignitaries. Hima had wanted Mr Raza to
Duty’. An episode from the series on the Siachen Glacier won address this, as well as the challenges India is facing to secure
an award in the military documentary section at the Film such a seat in the council. Mr Raza gave an honest reply and told
Festival in Rome in 2005. the students that he thought that the UN Security Council was a
fuss. “Instead of applying for a seat, India should remove itself
Mr Raza was in GIIS Queenstown Campus as part of the GIIS from the UN Security Council,” he said.
Leadership Lecture Series, where students have the
opportunity to interact with him and probe him on various Another student, Aishwarya Gayatri of Class 9, GIIS Queenstown
issues related to defence and corresponding strategies Campus, asked Mr Raza about the army and media – two distinct
around the world. but significant institutions of a democracy. As Mr Raza has
served in the army and is now a prominent figure in the media
During his interaction with students, he enlightened them industry, Aishwarya wanted to know what relationship the media
about India’s security concerns and the country’s role as and the army should have. To this, Mr Raza lauded the Indian
peace ambassadors. He educated them about India’s history Army for being able to maintain secrecy of its training. “People
of wars and conflicts too. Mr Raza also addressed issues on approach the media when they want to disseminate information.
situations involving India’s Northeast territories and Kashmir. As far as a relationship between these two institutions is
On the Kashmir conflict, Mr Raza poignantly told the students, concerned, the media should be responsible in reporting defence
“A problem cannot be addressed if you don’t know the related affairs for the safety of our citizens and not be concerned
cause.” He encouraged students to delve deeper into the with competing with other channels,” he explained.
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Maroof Raza
sharing his
views honestly
and candidly
with GIIS
students
“A problem cannot be addressed if you don’t know the cause.”
- Maroof Raza to students at GIIS Leadership Lecture Series
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GIIS and GOPIO in Singapore commemorate
UN International Day of Non-violence
The Global Indian International School (GIIS), High Commission United Nations Association of Singapore; Mr Ravi Kumar, Joint
of India in Singapore, and Global Organization of People of Co-ordinator at Seva International and Mr Ameerali Jumabhoy,
Indian Origin (GOPIO) celebrated the UN International Day of Chairman of the Mahatma Gandhi Committee at GOPIO.
Nonviolence and witnessed the inauguration of Pravasi
Bharatiya Kendra in Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on At the opening function, Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and
2 October 2016 in Singapore. Co-Founder of the Global Schools Foundation, spoke on how
Gandhi and his follower, Justice Dharmadhikari, had influenced
PM Modi’s inauguration of the new Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra modern day teachings at GIIS. “As a school, we are committed
was broadcast ‘live’ on a big screen through the web at GIIS in spreading the message of nonviolence across the globe and
Queenstown Campus in Singapore to a large gathering of NRIs. promoting it through various educational programmes. Mahatma
The centre, dedicated to the welfare of the Indian Diaspora, is a Gandhi’s thoughts and values are inscribed in our hearts and
state-of-the-art building that includes a library, conference reflected in our actions,” said Mr Temurnikar.
room, museum and other facilities. The centre is expected to
become a hub that promotes mutually rewarding economic, Ms Tripathi, Acting High Commissioner of India to Singapore,
social and cultural ties between India and its diaspora. lauded Gandhi’s teachings and reminded the audience about
“Gandhi’s philosophy is engendered in two basic principles of truth and nonviolence.
These two values are becoming more significant in today’s world where incidents of
violence, aggression and conflict are on the rise.”
- Ms Tripathi, Acting High Commissioner of India to Singapore
The ‘live’ broadcast and commemoration of Gandhi’s birth their value in a modern day context. “Gandhi’s philosophy is
anniversary observed participation from the Abdul Kalam Vision engendered in two basic principles of truth and nonviolence.
Society, Singapore; Assam Association of Singapore; Global These two values are becoming more significant in today’s
Citizen Forum; Indian Association Singapore; Vivekananda world where incidents of violence, aggression and conflict are
Sangh Singapore; along with students and staff of GIIS. on the rise,” she said.
Joining the ceremony were a number of dignitaries including, There was also an address from Mr Lee Kwang Boon, who read
Ms Paramita, Acting High Commissioner of India to Singapore; out United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon’s message
Professor Subrata K Mitra, Director of the Institute of South for the International Day of Nonviolence 2016. Mr Ravi Kumar
Asian Studies; Mr Lee Kwang Boon, Vice President of the also spoke during the event and pointed out the inherent
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positivity of Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence by comparing it to
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the path of violence and its strong associations with negativity. Esteemed guests paid
“Violence brings hatred and anger, whereas nonviolence brings love tribute to Mahatma
and compassion,” he reminded the audience. The last speaker of Gandhi
the day, Mr Ameerali Jumabhoy, highlighted Gandhi’s way of life Violence brings BOTTOM left
and his quest to seek independence for India in his speech. He
furthered shared on how Singapore and other countries around the
hatred and anger, Students sang the
Sarva Dharma prayer
region were able to draw inspiration from the Indian independence whereas
movement. nonviolence brings BOTTOM right
Mr Lee and other
GIIS students were then able to approach the panellists to ask
love and dignitaries addressed
students’ queries
questions, who enlightened them about nonviolence and its compassion
relevance today. With a dedicated centre for imparting the teachings
and philosophies of Gandhi through the Global Indian Mahatma
- Mr Ravi Kumar,
Gandhi Centre for Universal Values (MGCUV), GIIS was honoured Joint Co-ordinator
to be the host for the International Day of Nonviolence. at Seva International
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From Surat, Malaysia to Singapore and back:
Biker Queens ride for women empowerment
There was grace, elegance and courage in their stride. Their as well as hardships and other anecdotes faced by them
eyes sported a victorious glint that only comes to winners. during their ride.
And without a doubt, these four women were winners. The
Biker Queens have made history by riding across 10 The Biker Queens’ 40-day ride brought them across India,
Southeast Asian countries on their KTM Duke 390 bikes and Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and
travelling more than 10,000 kilometres in 40 days. Dr Sarika Malaysia. The students were enthralled by their tales of travel
Mehta, Dr Yugma Desai, Durriya Tapia, and Khytati Desai and were able to ask many questions pertaining to their strong
had set out on a journey from Surat to Singapore to give cause. The Biker Queens made their final stop in Singapore
wings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s abhiyaan – ‘Beti before they flew back to Surat, India.
Bachao, Beti Padhao’.
During their visit to Singapore, students at GIIS East Coast
The Biker Queens made a stop at GIIS Surat Campus on 27 Campus welcomed the Biker Queens and had the chance to
July after they accomplished their journey astride their connect with them. Over at GIIS Queenstown Campus, all four
bikes. Earlier in the month on 11 July, students at GIIS of the Biker Queens gave a lecture as a part of the GIIS
Kuala Lumpur Campus in Malaysia were also able to Leadership Lecture Series held on 15 July 2016. The lecture
welcome the Biker Queens. Students had the opportunity saw the Biker Queens address the students with their cause
to interact with these courageous ladies as they heard and they also managed to answer questions on what
Dr Mehta speak to them about the cause of their journey, motivated them to accomplish such a journey.
Biker Queens interacting with students at GIIS Queenstown Campus
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Biker Queens
receiving a warm
welcome at GIIS East
Coast Campus
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Taking a
commemorative photo
with students at GIIS
Queenstown Campus
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Biker Queens with
GIIS Surat Campus
students after
accomplishing their
journey
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Thought leaders of education
industry plan next big step
at Mail Today Education Conclave 2016
The Mail Today Education Conclave 2016 of India Today Group students can push their boundaries and become entrepreneurial
was the meeting ground for some of the finest minds in the in their approach to problems and various situations. Mr Gupta
education sector. GIIS participated in the summit of government referred to the 9 Gems holistic learning framework followed at
ministers, chairpersons and renowned educators to discuss GIIS that provides all students with an edge and a visible
and identify the key growth factors in the education industry. outcome of the same.
In his inaugural speech, Mr Rao Inderjit Singh, Union Minister of There were also other speeches by speakers who touched on
State (IC) of Niti Ayog, spoke of Haryana becoming the future looking beyond the classroom, such as including vocational
education hub and the various initiatives of the government skills as a part of regular schooling, so as to bridge the gap
towards achieving the same. This was followed by a series of between unskilled youth and industry requirements. There was
panel discussions on transformation of education at the also a sharing of the new education policy that is focused
national level. The topics ranged from school learning to higher towards looking into the future, as well as the importance of
education, blended curricular, the role of technology, innovation, quality in education in terms of resources and reach.
and skill development.
Promoting inquisitiveness in students so that they have the
Mr Kamal Gupta, COO of Global Schools Foundation, then power to innovate and create a more sustainable country
spoke on textual and contextual learning. According to him, needs both of collective efforts of the state and education
schools should become centres for innovation and incubators institutions. The session was definitely an enriching one for all
of ideas to achieve comprehensive child development, so that those in attendance.
18Cricketer Parthiv Patel plays
different strokes for GIIS students
As part of the GIIS Leadership Lecture Series, Cricketer Parthiv After the inspiring lecture, the star cricketer got to demonstrate
Patel visited GIIS Ahmedabad Campus, as well as to launch the his cricket skills and share tips about the game with the team.
school’s cricket field, and celebrate India’s 70th Independence His smooth and quick bats earned the loud cheers of the
Day with the students and faculty. audience thronging the boundaries of the new cricket field.
Mr Patel is a national cricket luminary who has done India
proud with his cricketing prowess, and has played for teams
like Rajasthan Cricket Association Presidents XI, Royal
Challengers Bangalore and more.
During his visit, he inspired the GIIS cricket team by sharing
anecdotes from his life and his early days as a budding
cricketer. “Cricket calls for self-discipline and perseverance;
you must try had and play fair,” he said to the team
encouragingly. He also advised the awestruck students that
just like in sports, life also demands focus, discipline and
determination to succeed, as these are the basic qualities of
an efficient and respectable leader.
INTACH ‘Save Tigers’
initiatives by students
An assembly themed, ‘Save Tigers’, was part of an INTACH INTACH is a non-profit organisation that works for the restoration
(Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) initiative of historic monuments, public awareness through heritage walks
aimed at spreading awareness among the young students and bus rides, the establishment of heritage clubs in schools,
about the declining numbers of the endangered tiger species. It and holding of awareness workshops for teachers. It also works
also taught the students that poaching animals is a crime. to save the environment, its natural reserves, and to protect
endangered animals.
The assembly saw students of classes 1 to 3 gathered at GIIS
Ahmedabad Campus to see their classmates perform a
startling enactment on saving tigers, the national animal of
India, as well as sing an English song. The performers had
dressed up in adorable tiger costumes, and dressed as English
hunters and protestors for the skit as well. The well-written
performance showed the two hunters shooting down a tiger to
its death. A group of protestors then moaned about the death
of the big cat before the hunters realised that their crime of
poaching had led to the extinction of tigers. The performance
ended with the students singing ‘Roar’ by Katy Perry.
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Social Activist Odissi performance
Dr Laxmi Gautam AIDED By SPIC MACAY
DISCUSSES Women
empowerment with
Art and literature form the very base of any culture. India has a
rich repository of classical music comprising instrumental, vocal
GIIS students
and dance forms. As an ongoing endeavour to educate students
on the revered classical dance forms, it is an annual feature at
GIIS Noida Campus to host cultural programmes in collaboration
with SPIC MACAY, a cultural organisation that promotes Indian
As part of the GIIS Leadership Lecture Series, GIIS Noida cultural heritage and art to youths of the country.
Campus invited Dr Laxmi Gautam to be the key speaker for a
session on empowering women on 24 September 2016. The initiation of such events has definitely brought first hand
experience of the diverse and colourful Indian heritage, as many
Dr Gautam works for the welfare of women and widows. She well-known artists from all over the world have come to share
has won several accolades for her work, including the Nari their experiences and expertise with students all over India.
Shakti Puraskar in 2015, which was presented to her by
President Pranab Mukherjee, and the Women Transforming
India Award, a combined initiative of the Indian Government’s
NITI Ayog and the United Nations for women ‘who make a
difference’. In 2011, she also founded Kanak Dhara, an NGO
that works for the cause of widows in Vrindavan.
Dr Gautam’s presence at
Young girls can the lecture was to spread
awareness on women
become empowerment, as she
self-empowered, addressed the core issues
self-motivated, of gender discrimination.
self-reliant and Dr Gautam spoke at length
independent about the issues women
have been facing in our
country for decades. She
emphasised the significance of ‘equal upbringing’ of girls and
boys at home, and also discussed how parents and teachers
can sensitise boys to respect girls and treat them as their
equals, which will help in shaping the future of India’s society by This year, to mark the beginning of the 2016-17 Academic Year,
offering a safe, just and dignified environment to every gender. GIIS Noida Campus and SPIC MACAY organised a performance
with Ms Sharon Lowen, an exponent of Odissi. Ms Lowen
Further along in the lecture, Dr Gautam encouraged the introduced the various steps and facts related to Odissi dance.
audience to take up the responsibility of nurturing young girls
so that she can become self-empowered, self-motivated, Ms Lowen performed a number of mesmerising pieces, such as
self-reliant and independent. the ‘Mangla Charan’, and an episode from ‘Krishna and Radha’
that depicted Radha gathering flowers for prayer. She concluded
the performance by inviting the students and teachers to learn a
few basic steps, as well as engage in a Q&A session with the
students.
The performing arts are an important aspect of personality
development at GIIS. Through such programmes, students are
provided with a platform to observe, participate and showcase
various art forms. The Odissi recital by Ms Lowen and her troupe
was an exclusive peek for students into India’s rich culture and
heritage.
20A session on Vedic Mathematics
by Mr James Glover
To enlighten the teachers of GIIS on the benefits method of solving once the basics of Vedic Mathematics have
and simplicity of using Vedic Mathematics in been thought.
teaching, renowned author, Mr James
Glover, along with Ms Sunita Jaisingh, After discussing examples and guiding teachers on tips and
National Head of Academics, conducted techniques, Mr Glover also discussed how Vedic Mathematics
an interactive e-session on Vedic has the ability of sculpting children’s minds in uncountable ways.
Mathematics basics. The session was Speed, flexibility, decision-making capabilities, pattern
hosted by GIIS Noida Campus and saw recognition and a lot more can be achieved if students start
participation from teachers from GIIS campuses in following the principles of Vedic Mathematics carefully.
Noida, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bengaluru, Chinchwad and Tokyo.
Mr Glover is a teacher of Vedic Mathematics and is also the
chairman of a UK-based charity institute for the Advancement
of Vedic Mathematics that provides online and in-person
training all over the world. Mr Glover has been teaching for
more than 32 years and has published several books on Vedic
Mathematics for teaching in school.
During his interactive session, Mr Glover shared on the
importance, usefulness and efficiency of Vedic Mathematics in
teaching children of pre-primary and primary levels. He also
showed that there are various ways a problem can be solved
and emphasised that each student will develop his/her own
MGCUV Peace Day reinstates
need for universal brotherhood
GIIS strongly follows the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi through Class 5 students deeply impacted students and teachers with
the Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Universal Values (MGCUV). their skit on 11-year-old Japanese girl, Sadako Sasaki, who died
Students at GIIS Ahmedabad Campus observed Peace Day on of leukaemia caused by the radiation from the atomic attack.
21 September 2016 by remembering the victims of Hiroshima Sadako is well known around the world as the girl who folded
and Nagasaki, cities where atomic bombs were dropped during 1,000 paper origami cranes in an attempt to have her wish of
World War II. simply living granted. She has since become a symbol of the
impact of nuclear war and is considered a heroine for many who
champion for universal peace. The students also came together
to sing ‘Aman ke liye…’, as well as present paper cranes to the
school’s housekeeping staff.
In a gesture to spread peace and equality, the students also
visited Little Angels School for underprivileged students to
spend the day with them. GIIS students presented each child
with a paper crane and also taught the children origami, painting
and dancing. The warmth, love and attention the students gave
these children showed that even the smallest gesture of goodwill
could bring a smile on someone’s face!
The day was an important reminder that ‘an eye for an eye
makes the world blind’.
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Celebrating ‘GIIS @ 15’ with achievers
during Global School Awards 2016
GIIS recognised the hard work and contributions of its The event started with a video highlighting the journey of
stakeholders at the Global School Awards 2016 on 17 GIIS from its humble beginnings to its expansion and plans
September 2016. Held for the first time at the impressive Star for the future. Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and Co-Founder
Vista theatre in Singapore, the annual event brought together of Global Schools Foundation then further elaborated on
students, parents, and staff for an afternoon of celebration and this vision in his opening address as he spoke about various
recognition. educational milestones and developmental initiatives.
This year’s ceremony also marked the beginning of the 15th year “In 2017, we will step into the next phase in the school’s
of GIIS’ establishment since its inauguration on 18 September growth. We intend to strengthen our students with a world
2002 at the original Mount Sophia campus in Singapore. To mark class infrastructure,” said Mr Temurnikar. He also mentioned
the special occasion, GIIS honoured patrons who have been with plans to implement the use of technology in the classrooms
the school since its early years, as well as students and staff who and encourage new methods of teaching to enhance
have demonstrated excellence in their domains. students’ learning outcomes.
“In 2017, we will step into the next phase in the school’s growth. With new campuses,
we intend to strengthen our students with a world class infrastructure.”
- Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and Co-Founder of Global Schools Foundation
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Guest of honour, Mr Krishna Ramachandra, Managing Director
of Duane Morrie & Selvam LLP then congratulated GIIS on its
success and praised the school’s excellent educational
processes and visionary teaching strategies. “Commitment,
opportunity, respect, and education are invaluable in this day and
age, as they are key components for the holistic development of
students, “ said Mr Ramachandra.
Joining the other dignitaries on stage were Mr Manoj Tiwari,
renowned Bhojpuri actor and Minister of Parliament in Northeast
Delhi; and Mr Akash Mehta, Senior Partner at Samena Capital.
They both helped to give out the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam GIIS Award
for Academic Proficiency, Dr L M Singhvi GIIS Ambassador Asia Responsible
Award, Mahatma Gandhi GIIS Extra Mile Award, GIIS Star Award,
GIIS Long Service Award and many others as well. Entrepreneurship
The ceremony then ended with vibrant performances from the Award 2016
students from all three campuses in Singapore.
GIIS in Singapore received the prestigious Asia
Responsible Entrepreneurship Award (AREA) 2016 under
the ‘Investment in People’ category at a gala event held on
24 June 2016 at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore.
Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and Co-Founder, Global
Schools Foundation, was there to receive the award from
Prof Datuk Seri Dr Victor Vee, Former Chairman of Tourism
Malaysia and Advisor to Enterprise Asia, and Dato’ William
Ng, President of Enterprise Asia. Mr Temurnikar was
accompanied by Mr B G Shenoy, Director, GCEE;
Ms Madhu Khanna, Principal of GIIS Queenstown
Campus; Mr C V K Sastry, Vice Principal of GIIS East
Coast Campus; Ms Savinder Rooprai, Vice Principal of
GIIS Balestier Campus; and members of the management
team at GIIS.
“Winning this award is not just a recognition of our efforts
but also a challenge for us to further our advocacy in
recognising talents and helping them grow in the
organisation as well,” said Mr Temurnikar.
The AREA Award recognises companies’ leadership,
sincerity and ongoing commitment in providing apt training
and a conducive environment for individuals to grow in
their organisation.
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Golden Peacock Award
at 16th London Global Convention
GIIS was awarded the prestigious Golden Peacock Award differentiator that helps the school make innovation a daily
2016 for Innovation Management by the Institute of Directors practice at GIIS. M2I2 involves cross-functional teams of leaders,
(IOD) India. The awards were a part of the annual 16th London staff, faculty, students, and parents for generating,
Global Convention on Corporate Governance & Sustainability communicating and implementing new ideas.
held from 17 to 20 October 2016 and organised by IOD India.
GIIS is proud to have shared the winning space with organisations
The award was presented to Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and like IBM Corporation (USA), Doha Bank (Qatar, UAE), and Levi
Co-Founder, Global Schools Foundation. Other executive Strauss & Co. (USA), among others.
members present from GIIS included Mr Rohit Ambekar,
Director of Business and Strategy; Mr B G Shenoy, Director,
GCEE; and Ms Madhu Khanna, Principal of GIIS Queenstown
Campus, Singapore.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr Temurnikar said, “GIIS has
implemented more than 200 innovations in the past two years,
of which 85 have been recognised by various award bodies.
Innovation is a daily practice that contributes positively to
learning outcomes.”
As an educational institute with a strong focus on innovation,
this is indeed a proud moment for GIIS. The Multiple
Mechanisms for Institutionalising Innovation (M2I2) is its unique
GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus
honoured WItH WES Awards
In the two-day 7th World Education Summit (WES) organised in
Delhi, GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus was recognised at the award
ceremony for Global Collaborative Learning Initiative. Mr HS
Khalsa, Principal of GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus; and Mr Manoj
Nair, Country Director – GIIS (Malaysia), received a trophy and
certificate at the ceremony.
The WES Awards provide annual recognition to outstanding
contributions in the education consortium community. These
awards recognise distinctive, technological innovations,
notable courses, and exemplary leaders in education
worldwide. It recognises the contributions of educators who
have published a paper on an idea that is used for student
learning over a sustained period.
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Phonics workshop for
parents
A phonics workshop was organised for
parents of Kindergarten students on 25 June
2016. The session was planned in an effort
to cultivate a three-way beneficial
partnership between teacher, parent and
child. GIIS firmly believes that parents play
an important role in shaping a child’s
education path.
The fun and interactive session had parents
Celebrating 10 years of ‘go back to school’ to learn about the
excellence phonics system. They were guided through
the alphabet and learnt the correct phonetic
The Secondary Annual Day was held on sounds associated with each letter. Activities
22 July 2016 to celebrate 10 years of were also planned to reinforce what had
excellence at GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus. been taught. At the end of the session, the
The theme for the day was ‘Celebration’ parents were guided through the
and saw the secondary students set the Kindergarten syllabus so that they can have
stage ablaze with their power packed to better understanding about their role in
performances of music, dance and this educational partnership with their
elaborate costumes. children and their teachers.
Parents’ take on 9 Gems
Parents from GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus share their experience of
implementing 9 Gems at home.
The 9 Gems framework has added to the We encourage our son to be creative by The initiatives taken towards the 9 Gems are
development of Viyashenn’s character and giving him projects to complete at home good. They have helped Pritika develop vital
personality. The positive approach by and creating activities to encourage personality characteristics. She has more
teachers in encouraging students to creativity and innovation. We also self-confidence, and her manners and
participate in school events has generated encourage him to come up with tasks that etiquette have improved. She also takes
a lot of excitement and expectation for he can engage in and earn money so as initiative and has acquired the values of
upcoming activities in school. The creative to develop his entrepreneurial skills. The 9 sharing. We give a lot of importance to family
approach has kindled his curiosity in Gems tools have helped him develop his values, especially in respecting elders. She
learning. We have a similar approach at personality, although we have not been has been taking up more leadership roles in
home. Learning ought to take place in able to implement 100% of these tools at the family, such as by helping to prepare the
interesting ways and we encourage this home. grocery shopping list. We hope the school
curiosity and interest, both in and out of can encourage more sports and extra-
school activities. We enjoy playing board - Mr Karamjit Singh, curricular activities in the 9 Gems.
games, taking jungle walks and spending Father of Banerjeet Daik Singh (Class 5)
lots of time chatting together in this - Ms Renuka Kamalanathan,
aspect. Mother of Pritika Vijayanatharan (Class 6)
- Ms Veni Samy and Mr Jayasuria,
Parents of Viyashenn (Class 2)
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GIIS student wins ‘The
Young Mayor’ award in
Aashay spent valuable time campaigning
Activistar Competition Bringing hope to across all three GIIS campuses in Singapore
humanity for the cause and received overwhelming
Visshal Natarajan from Class 9 at GIIS support. On 31 July 2016, 33 students from
Queenstown Campus won ‘The Young GIIS students have long been the school participated in the Hair for Hope
Mayor’ award in the junior category at the participating in the annual Hair for main event. The participants were aged
Activistar Competition. There were five Hope, a charity event that encourages seven to 17 and included six girls. Together,
other students from GIIS that also people to shave off their hair in order to the group managed to raise S$3,898.50 for
participated in the competition. The raise funds to support children affected the Children’s Cancer Foundation in
innovative competition saw students being by cancer. This year, Aashay Chouhan Singapore. The act of shaving their heads
guided through processes of what makes a from Class 12 of GIIS Queenstown for the cause is a symbolic gesture that
town liveable and what challenges a town Campus started an initiative to enrol as shows children ill with cancer and their
faces during urban planning. This year, the many students as possible for this families that they are not fighting this
competition was based around planning a noble cause. disease alone.
better township for Jakarta, the capital of
Indonesia. The GIIS team, ‘Walikotas of
Jakarta’ (Mayors of Jakarta), managed to
progress through the competition and three
students were selected for a final
presentation. First and second runners up
were presented to Urban Planners 2016 and
Walikotas of Jakarta, both from GIIS
Queenstown Campus.
Urban Planners 2016 Mohandas Pai inspires
with words of wisdom past 200 years. His lecture was followed
by a lively panel discussion with students
Chairman of the Manipal Global from Class 12. Many interesting questions
Education Services, Mr Mohandas Pai, were asked and Mr Pai replied with
visited GIIS Queenstown Campus on 20 practical and thought-provoking answers.
July 2016 for the GIIS Leadership It was meaningful hearing these words
Lecture Series. Mr Pai engaged the from Mr Pai, a person who has contributed
audience with his speech that elaborated significantly to the areas of education,
Walikotas of Jakarta on the advancement of mankind over the finance, and information technology.
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hand-woven fabric. In 1918, Gandhi started
a movement for Khadi as a relief
programme for the poor masses living in
India’s villages. The intricate models
reflected the in-depth research students
had put in to show how Khadi has changed,
developed and been commercialised over
time. From more than 1,000 models,
teachers finalised 96 models from
Queenstown campus, 21 from Balestier
campus and 30 from East Coast campus
for exhibition.
Besides the model making competition,
the Humanities department conducted an
Commemorating Gandhi cum Street Play Competition for GIIS inter-campus ‘Street Play’ competition
on International Day of students from all three GIIS campuses in based on one theme. The teams from the
Non-violence Singapore on 6 October 2016. different campuses depicted the struggles
Indians went through on their path to
As pioneers of peace education, GIIS Students from classes 4 to 10 participated freedom in an educational manner that
Queenstown Campus commemorated in a model making exhibition based on the was interesting and informative for all
Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary on theme of ‘Knowing your roots from the students. A panel of judges awarded GIIS
the International Day of Nonviolence by treasury of the past – Khadi through the Queenstown Campus with first prize for
organising a Social Science Exhibition years’. Khadi is hand spun and the ‘Street Play’ competition.
College East, Stamford American School,
Tanglin Trust School, St Joseph
International School, Temasek Junior The champion for
College, PCF Sparkle Tots, Roslin Primary each category is as follows:
School, Loyang Secondary School and
Queenstown Primary School. Under 16:
Chess tournament Vaishnav M, NPS International School
witnesses participation
Under 14:
from 16 schools Austin Isaac, GIIS East Coast Campus
GIIS East Coast Campus hosted the
second edition of the GIIS Open Chess Under 12:
Tournament on 22 October 2016 for U-7, Idhikash J, GIIS Balestier Campus
8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and U-16 boys and girls.
This year’s competition was fiercer than Under 10:
before with 121 students from 16 schools Shravann Suryaa VP, Roslin Primary School
competing, as compared to only 11
schools from the year before. Under 9:
Shubh Anuj Jain, GIIS Balestier Campus
The participating schools were: GIIS East
Coast Campus, GIIS Queenstown Under 8:
Campus, GIIS Balestier Campus, NPS Pritish Burman Ray, NPS International School
International School, Singapore American
School, Canadian International School, Under 7:
United World College Dover, United World Vedant Virkar, GIIS Balestier Campus
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Bonding ties special co-op that provided schoolbooks
at Family Day 2016 and popular Malaysian snacks to students
to generate extra profit.
Family Day 2016 – Innovation & Enterprise
Day was celebrated on 14 October 2016 at
GIIS East Coast
GIIS East Coast Campus. The event was
organised to provide a platform for bonding Co-op Club
activities between parent and child to think,
create and inspire. There were several
A trip with a difference The GIIS East Coast Campus Co-op
competitions organised across the levels to Club is formed by GIIS East Coast
strengthen familial bonds. The day began On 17 August 2016, 13 students from Class Campus with the help and support
with students from classes 1 to 10 engaging 10 of GIIS East Coast Campus departed to from Singapore National Co-operative
in a mass activity in their classrooms. Then Penang, Malaysia for a three-day trip to Federation (SNCF). The club’s
parents and children competed in ‘Brain enlighten themselves with the mechanics of activities are offered to all students in
Axe’ and ‘Are you smarter than a GIISian?’ co-operatives in the schools there. the school and it allows a safe
– games that tested their intellect. There Co-operatives are small businesses run in environment for students to hangout
were also many other games that families its entirety by students, with teachers and pursue entrepreneurial interest in
participated in, such as ‘Dollies Go Green’ helping to supervise and provide assistance students.
and ‘Limelight’. Parents also worked and guidance when required. The main
together to set up numerous stalls to sell objective of the trip was to learn The GIIS East Coast Campus Co-op
jewellery, apparel and food. entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Club sells creative products made by
students, low cost stationery and
The students visited three schools: even organic vegetables. The club
St George’s Girls School, MRSM Kepala also aims to provide assistance to
Batas School and SMKA (P) ALMashoor charity organisations through profits
School. At these schools, the student earned from sales. As the
discovered various co-op set-ups, such as co-operative is run by students for
co-op stationery shop, canteen, marts, etc. students, serving the needs of
St George’s Girls School shared about students is the co-op’s main goal. The
their special section for blind students in GIIS East Coast Campus Co-op Club
their co-op, MRSM Kepala Batas School comprises three major business
shared their entrepreneur specialty of models: Running a Snack Shop,
creating their own three scents of perfume Veggie & Fruits Dukan, and Creative
made solely from pure herbs, and SMKA Products and Stationery Shop.
(P) ALMashoor School shared about their
International Fiesta
celebrates cultural
diversity
and 6 portrayed the spirit of
To encourage students to accept, embrace internationalism through sports around the
and celebrate cultural diversity, and to foster world, as well as presented a skit that
sensitivity towards members of the talked about three distinguished female
international community, GIIS Balestier scientists from Poland and USA. The
Campus organised an International Fiesta enterprising students also set up game
on 26 August 2016. stalls for the day that were visited by both
the students and parents. Parents also
The fiesta began with classes 1 to 4 chipped in for International Fiesta by
presenting on different countries from other setting up food stalls to sell popular
continents. Then, students from classes 5 cuisines from around the world.
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Lantern painting for the school in the group round at this
mid-autumn celebrations prestigious platform.
in Chinatown
The students presented on environmental
On 28 August 2016, a group of students problems and focused on the issue of
from GIIS Balestier Campus had a chance carbon footprint and also talked about the
to express their artistic flair in a Lantern simple things mankind can do to protect
Painting Competition held at the Chinatown the environment. The judges then posed
Mid-Autumn Festival of 2016. The students questions to the presenters who
had to paint the surface of a Chinese responded enthusiastically and wisely. It
lantern, which took a considerable amount made the whole session informative and
of skill due to its curved shape and thin lively.
paper. This did not deter the students,
however, and they emerged victorious in the The programme concluded with an award
competition. Vaishvi of Class 2 bagged a ceremony, where GIIS Balestier Campus
consolation prize in Category B, and Tansha won second prize and brought home gold
Surendra of Class 6 bagged a creative certificates and cash prizes of S$100 each.
award and consolation prize in Category C. Second place for Guest of honour, Ms Manuela Bruntraeger
students in SEF Oratory who is Miss Earth 2016, presented the
Competition awards to the winners and also
encouraged the students to continue
Students from GIIS Balestier Campus took caring for the environment through her
part in the Scholastic Environment Fund inspiring speech.
(SEF) Oratory Competition at the ISS
International School in Singapore on 3 SEF’s mission is to encourage families and
September 2016. Ananth Madhusudhanan societies to help make the earth greener.
from Class 6 was shortlisted for the final Such competitions are held annually to
individual round, while Pavananjali from raise global awareness about the
Class 5, Janesha from Class 4 and Adeep environment and to foster a healthy
Dev Srivastava from Class 6 represented respect for the earth in children.
Singapore Kindness
Mission, Singapore on 26 August 2016.
Movement with GIIS Kindergarten students presented a skit, and
students students from classes 5 and 6 then had the
opportunity to interact with the elderly
Fostering values of kindness and residents. The residents played games, and
graciousness is a part of the GIIS 9 Gems shared nostalgic memories with the
model. For the island-wide Singapore students in return. They were extremely
Kindness Movement, GIIS Balestier happy to have attended the event and were
Campus students organised a visit to the also presented goody bags and a gift
elderly members from Sree Narayan hamper from the iCare programme.
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