Sapphire International School beyond academics activities

Leadership Skill

Our leadership programmes at SIS are rooted in a strong commitment to support students in their ongoing development as leaders. We inculcate leadership qualities in the students, by allowing them to take the lead in various activities and projects. We have 62 students who constitute the 'Student's Council', this council is an organizational representation of elected student representatives who look into various needs of students and address their concerns. They work hand in hand with the teachers in various fields to keep the flag of Sapphire flying high. The members of the student's council act as connecting points between the school authorities and students. In managing their roles and responsibilities, the leadership qualities in these students are nurtured.

Our council is headed by the School Captain, School Vice Captain followed by the Captains and House Vice Captains of the four Houses (Orion, Pegasus, Aquila & Centaurus), House Discipline Skipper, House Vice Discipline Skipper, House Co-curricular Skipper, House Vice Co-curricular Skipper, House Games and Sports Skipper, House Vice Games and Sports Skipper, House Assembly Skipper, House Vice Assembly Skipper, House Choir Skipper, House Mess Skipper, House Vice Mess Skipper and House Control crony. The aim is to provide the students with knowledge on their respective roles and responsibilities within the association, to expose them on the aspects of management and administration of the school and to prepare them spiritually, mentally and physically in facing the challenges and obstacles in order to make them community leaders in the future.

Our leadership activities help students to:

• Become more self-aware
• Identify improvement areas
• Boost self-esteem and morale
• Practice public confidence and expressing themselves clearly to others
• Develop their organizational skills and the ability to manage others
• Develop overall personality and promote 'can-do' attitudes.
  

• Student Support

  The curriculum leaves space for the school children to develop awareness and empathy for others by offering social and moral learning, such as: Student Council, and developing a global awareness through current affairs. These are fundamental to the learning and support the academic progress children make in their daily lessons. Extra-curricular activities are based around topics the children are learning in classes and workshops offer a great place to find inspiration. The school allows us to develop some more creativity and nurture talents each year in dance, drama and singing. Extracurricular clubs, run by professionals, are held at the school to offer more opportunities for those who wish to pursue an extra passion in the arts or any other creative field.

  Career Guidance

  The school-leaving phase is a critical period in the life of a student. Appropriate career planning is vital to ensure that students are well informed about career options and that they are able to understand their own capabilities and align themselves with potential future career choices.

  Making the right choice depends largely on a student's possessing a thorough knowledge of oneself as well as the work environment. Students should be clear about their interests, values, needs, aptitudes and abilities. The career guidance programme provides students with comprehensive career options and helps them to seek avenues that match their abilities. The Career Guidance and Counselling at SIS creates awareness among students, of the varied career options available to them.

  • The professional counsellor is available during the school working hours to assist students.
  • Students are provided with extensive information on the various courses available to them after schooling, in India and abroad.
  • Eminent dignitaries and guest speakers are invited to share their professional views on the pros and cons of various vocations.
  • The Guidance and Counselling cell also assists students in learning difficulties, behavioural development and adjustment problems.
  • A practical assistance is provided by counsellors to bridge the gap that exists in the protected school life and the world outside.
    
    

    Excursion & Field Trip

    Excursions within India, with plans to do so abroad, constitute a regular feature of life at SIS. We aspire to widen the horizons of our students by taking them to places of historical and cultural importance, places related to great artistic as well as scientific and technological endeavours, factories and research centres, wild life sanctuaries, nationally important educational institutions, international schools and so on.
    

    Co-Curricular Activities

    The ethos and spirit of Sapphire International School education is a complete, well- rounded education. At SIS sports and extra- curricular activities are as important a part of our curriculum as academics. It helps to develop self-confidence and self esteem of the students. Co-curricular activities reflect the diverse interest of the students and lead to all round development of them.
    SIS considers not only the cognitive development of its students but also the other aspects of their personality as equally significant to be developed or nurtured. To enhance the students' all round development and to cultivate their varied interests, a strong academic foundation, is complemented with a rich selection of co-curricular activities. These activities form a regular part of the school curriculum and a spirit of healthy competition is generated through inter house, interclass and inter school competitions.

    Physical Education

    The school aims to develop control, co-ordination and mastery of the body, learnt through action, sensation and observation. Opportunities are provided to grow and develop through dance, athletics, games and indoor, outdoor and adventurous activities.

    Clubs and Activities

    In addition to academic achievement, we strive to provide experiences that contribute to the physical, social and emotional development of all our students. We offer a broad range of school clubs and initiatives designed to further enrich student life at SIS.

    Art and Design

    The children are encouraged to be spontaneously creative, using a variety of media and techniques in art and craftwork. An awareness of colour, shape, balance, focus and proportion are developed alongside the use of symbols to convey ideas and feelings. The study of a wide range of artists, craftspeople and designers complements this work.

    Music

    The teaching of music is based upon the fact that it is a creative and social art to be enjoyed. Children have the opportunity to enjoy musical experiences through listening, singing, movement and dance.

    Drama

    This subject is used across the curriculum, to stimulate interest and to develop understanding and empathy in a variety of situations. Drama is a useful and versatile tool in the development of language and in building confidence. School plays and productions, allow the children to gain a sense of confidence for the skills they have acquired..

    sports

    
    

    The Annual Sports Meet of Sapphire International School was held on 15th February, 2018. The Chief Guest for the mega event was Amol Vinukant Homkar, DIG, South Chotanagpur Range, Jharkhand. We also had with us Col. Vikrant Malhan, Member Secretary, LMC JSSPS as the Guest of Honour. 

    The other dignitaries present on this special day were, the Chairman, Mr. Rohit Sahu, the Co-chairperson, Ms. Mohita Sahu & the Principal, Mr. Dilip George.

    The event formally commenced with a march past by all the four prestigious Houses of the school followed by the school band. Watching the students march in perfect synchronization was a treat to the eye. This was followed by the declaration of the opening of the Meet by releasing balloons and the lighting of the ceremonial sports flame by the esteemed Chief Guest. After this, the school Vice-Captain, Debagni Bera, administered the oath to all the participants, thus instilling a feeling of camaraderie and faith among all. 

    To enhance the spirit of the Sports Meet the young buds of Sapphire International School showcased their kinesthetic competence in the form of aerobics, yoga, martial arts and pyramid formation. 

    The sporting events began with the 50 m & 100 m race for the junior and middle school followed by toffee race, balancing race, cotton ball race, etc. for the Happy Feet children. This was followed by events like the 100 m sprint and the 4 X 100 m inter-house relay for the participants from the senior school who exhibited tremendous amount of zeal and courage in the fight to the finish amid cheers from their parents and teachers.

    Parents and teachers also exhibited an equal amount of enthusiasm while participating in the various sporting events like balancing race, 50 m sprint & 50 m walking race.

    After the completion of the athletic events, the proud winners were honoured by the dignitaries with medals, trophies and certificates. Aquila House was declared the Overall Winner of 2017-18 followed by Orion & Pegasus Houses.
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