Can I schedule a school visit before an admission?All families considering admission to Healthy Planet are strongly encouraged to visit the school. These can be booked online or through the front desk.
A typical visit consists of a talk with a member of the admission staff, a tour of the campus with a teacher or wing head, and a family conference at which the staff member answers questions about the school, to convey a sense of how Healthy Planet will fit into their school search.
When does a student get the option to choose between CBSE and Cambridge curriculum?Students can choose between CBSE and Cambridge curriculum in grade One. Parents of students enrolled at Healthy Planet in KG are invited to an orientation regarding the curriculums in the month of July of the previous year and make a choice.
What transport facilities are available? All vehicles used for student transport?All vehicles used for student transport are owned and run by Healthy Planet School directly and always have a female attendant on board. They are fitted with CCTV cameras, GPS and all safety parameters required specifically for school buses. All staff on the buses are employees of Healthy Planet School. We don’t have any contract buses.
We have two types of transports:
Traveller: They provide home pick and drop.
Buses: They pick and drop students from bus-stops nearby.
Which languages do students learn apart from English and Hindi?From Grade 6, students also learn German. It is compulsory for three years and in Grade 9, students choose between Hindi and German for the Grade 10 board examination.
How is a student supported if they join in Grade 7 and did not learn German in Grade 6?Special intensive support classes are held for them so that they learn the basics quickly and access the Grade 7 course confidently.
What is the teacher-student ratio in class?From playgroup to grade 2, we maintain 2 teachers in every classroom with helpers whenever needed. The teacher/student ratio is:
1:4 in Playgroup
1:8 in Pre-Nursery
1:14 in Nursery and KG
From Grade 1 a student gets a choice between CBSE and Cambridge Board with varying ratios. In Cambridge the class size never goes above 26 while in CBSE it does not exceed 38.
What are the USPs of your school?The Healthy Planet way is rooted in research and international best practice. Our methodology is facilitative and focuses on each child’s learning-from the natural world and each other.
Farm school- Nature as a teacher through a farm school experience.
Learning circles approach- Children move freely between spaces and experiences to lead their own learning.
Unique wellness experiences- Activities and experiences that enhance mental and physical well-being.
Outdoor learning- An outdoor learning programme for holistic learning.
Versatile pedagogical support- Small group learning for versatile pedagogical support and individual attention.
Numeracy programme - An ultra-advanced numeracy programme for kickstarting success in mathematics and logical thinking.
Literacy and Reading - Ultra advanced literacy programme to develop reading and comprehension skills.
How many teachers are there in each class with children aged 18 months and above?There are three teachers (mentors) with 18 children in the classroom, with the environment being the fourth one. What about meals? Do teachers assist the children with their eating?Teachers help the children to eat their food together with the support staff. During this process, we assist them in learning to eat independently. How do you manage aggression in young leaners as well as those who have temper tantrums?By providing unique wellness experiences that include calming corners and activities designed to soothe the mind, enhancing the mental and physical well-being along with parental support. How do you provide individual support?Through the learning circles approach we provide individual support. The teachers document each child’s progress in terms of their social development skills, inter and intra personal skills and academics. These documents are then discussed to reflect on each child’s learning journey and what the next steps should be. What is the mode of instruction?Ultimately English, but we are also very conscious of helping children to communicate in their home language and develop competence in it.
Paraphrasing, repetition, visual stimuli, gestures and expressions help in making a connection with and understanding both the home language and English. Do you have a swimming pool?No.
How do you teach children about their culture and age-old traditions?Through read aloud, the international mindedness aspect of the IEYC, celebration of festivals, celebration of national days and events, parents’ and grandparents’ days and developing a feeling of community through sharing our traditions and heritage during teachable moments. Why IEYC?The International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) is a research-based curriculum recognising global best practice in early childhood education and the developmental needs of 2 to 5-year-olds. It supports key areas of learning through holistic enquiry and play-based approaches that cover all curriculum areas including personal, social and emotional development. Fieldwork Education are developing a wide range of units with titles that will spark children’s imaginations, based on eight guiding principles:
- The earliest years of life are important in their own right. Children should be supported to learn and develop at their own unique pace.
- Play is an essential aspect of all children’s learning and development.
- Learning happens when developmentally appropriate teacher scaffolded and child-initiated experiences harness children’s natural curiosity in an enabling environment.
- Independent and interdependent learning experiences create a context for personal development and are the foundation of international mindedness.
- Knowledge and skills development lead to an increasing sense of understanding when children are provided with opportunities to explore and express their ideas in multiple ways.
- Ongoing assessment, in the form of evaluation and reflection, is effective when it involves a learning-link with the home.
- Learning should be motivating, engaging and fun, opening up a world of wonder for children where personal interests can flourish.
Why s,a,t,i,p,n in that order?The first group of sounds (s,a,t,i,p,n) has been chosen because they make more simple three-letter words than any other six letters. Words formed with the help of these six sounds are visible in more frequency in the immediate learning environments. This enables children to begin building words as early as possible. Why no upper-case letters to begin with?We begin by focussing on lowercase letters and their sounds because understanding the sounds with lowercase letters is easy. However, learners are exposed to the uppercase letters in their immediate environment, the Jolly Phonics book and reading books. What is the expectation before starting a Pre Nursery or Nursery class?Children who are toilet trained and it is an added advantage if the child speaks in the full sentences. So, we encourage you to try and give them language as much as possible.
How do you help children get rid of stage fright?From 18 months upwards, children take part in group activities, cultural events and annual productions which give them opportunities to be on the stage in a safe environment. Do parents have access to a live classroom?When children are settling into school routines, parents may access they classroom and other learning spaces. Parents are invited to join their children’s learning journey at regular intervals throughout the year. What are the sports activities at school?Our young learners engage in a range of gross motor activities to support their physical age-appropriate development. Yoga and dance are also integrated into the curriculum.
What discounts do you offer for a sibling admission?There are no discounts for sibling admissions. Do you have a student counsellor?Healthy Planet Schools and Nehru World School employ a counselling team, who support the needs of learners and their families.
Do you have a special educator?The mentors are trained to support the learning, emotional, social and physical of the children. Where children have additional needs, a special educator would be available.
