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A progressive education for the 21st century
Close your eyes and travel back in time to your school days. What comes to mind? Probably a scene quite like this – rows and rows of students in neat
Middle School: Music for the soul
Music is a vast subject to tackle, so we want to consider which aspects of music will be most beneficial for our learners and in which order. For instance, do
A flurry of activity on campus; happy days
Our Head of School, Dr Geoffrey Fisher shares his joy about the flurry of school activities that have taken place since classes resumed.
StuCo – A world of opportunities
Meet our Primary Student Council for this year. The Student Council is one of the ways we build leadership capacity in our students, helping them learn the art of building and working within collaborative teams.
Grade 5: Visiting ancient history to create learnings for the future
Our outstanding social studies curriculum is the cornerstone of the exciting last year of primary school. This year serves as a culmination and practice for all the abilities we develop
Grade 4: A year of many firsts
Grade 4 has some of the most anticipated dates on the Primary school calendar. Their Grade 4 journey sees our students become more aware of their place in the broader community and growing in responsibility.
A new year; a new beginning
Our Head Of School, Dr Geoffrey Fisher, welcomes students, faculty and families to yet another exciting new year at B.D. Somani International School. In his first vlog of the new
Grade 1 at B.D. Somani
At B.D. Somani, the transition from Early Years to Primary School centred on vigour, wonder and play. The foundation of their learning is still Block work, and we facilitate a deeper engagement with their immediate environment in a more complex and layered manner. First graders delve deeper into mathematical concepts, practise immense amounts of writing, learn to make mental maps, and also carry out activities like gardening and cooking. Teachers in Grade 1 are committed to encouraging students’ enjoyment of reading, thinking critically, observing, and drawing conclusions. They employ a variety of tactics and strategies to adapt to individual learning styles and maturity levels.
Kindergarten at B.D. Somani
Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten are exciting years at B.D. Somani. In these grades, our students focus on inquiry and curiosity, and build their essential motor, social, emotional, and linguistic foundations. Their days are structured in a way that gives them ample time to explore different kinds and methods of learning – including Block Building, Story Time, Number Time and so on. Students are also introduced to gardening, cooking and field trips to locations of interest. In Junior K and K, students develop self-confidence, sharpen their thinking abilities and equip themselves with the skills they need to thrive in Primary School.
Reception: Where learning begins
Reception at B.D. Somani is your child’s gateway into the wonderful world of learning through questions and creativity. Our curriculum is designed to place their curiosities at the centre, and we strive to provide a welcoming environment that fosters inquisitiveness, discipline and community bonding.
Reflections on Tree Plantation
The climate is changing and B.D. Somani students want to put their best foot forward to combat its dangers. The EMERALD sustainable foundation, CPRA, and MCGM Corporator, Ms. Harshita Narwekar, organised a tree plantation drive on the 5th of June 2022 – World Environment Day at CPRA Greens garden. Manshika and Lahar from Grade 11 and Mr. Siddhesh volunteered to highlight that small endeavours are the stepping stones to fighting against the environmental challenges we all face.
Art Reflections
Lo and behold! B.D. Somani grade 6 students put up a series of Greek mythological plays and art exhibits, inspired by their Greek history lessons. In the process, not only did they make their own props with reference to actual Greek artefacts, but they also tried their hand at making 3D jewellery. At B.D. Somani, a single lesson in a single subject is used to impart skills across fields and topics. Stay tuned for more!