Category: Primary Years

Endings, beginnings and everything in the middle

In Dr Fisher’s latest vlog, he talks about how January and February are busy for the students and teachers at B.D. Somani International School. With mock exams, math tests, and field trips, the school is bustling with activity and excitement.

As the school year winds down, the faculty are deciding whether they will continue with the school next year, and the school is actively searching for new staff to fulfil its curriculum expectations. Yet, despite the busyness, the school also takes a moment to reflect on what is truly important in education.

The Year That Was: Looking Back With Dr Geoff

In his last vlog of 2022, our head of school Dr Geoffrey Fisher talks about an eventful and exciting 2022 at B.D. Somani! Despite the challenges of the pandemic, our school community has shown incredible resilience and adaptability.

Child-Centric Education: The Hows and the Whys

In his newest vlog, our Head Of School, Dr Geoffrey Fisher, talks about child-centric education, B.D. Somani International School’s unique approach that keeps the child at the focal point of the learning journey. Dr Fisher explains that this entails differentiated learning, where each child’s needs and skills are considered when devising curricula and teaching methods. It also means a values-based education that is individualized for every student and oriented towards the future while rooted in the past. Each student has a unique pathway as they traverse through the world of B.D. Somani’s child-centric education. Dr Fisher acknowledges the teachers’ hard work in making sure that each pathway is fulfilling, all-rounded, and, most significantly, curated to bring forth the best from each child.