The Aarth Universal School will be a first of its kind international school in the inspirational setting of Surat. AARTH is a coeducational day school. We will employ a well-recognized international curriculum supplemented with other academic programs to serve the educational needs of children from Nursery to Grade 12. Our campus at Malgama will have highly motivated teachers as well as the infrastructure to deliver an outstanding curriculum as well as co-curricular and extracurricular activities. AARTH will start in 2021.
At AARTH, we will empower students to ask insightful questions, push boundaries and confront conventional ways of thinking. Learning at Aarth Universal School happens when students internalize their knowledge and externalize their experience. Effective and appropriate integration of technology in learning makes it possible for students to reflect, create, communicate and collaborate.
The overarching purpose of education in our school is to provide students with a set of critical skills that will be needed for success in a global market. The purpose of assessment is to make improvements to the current method of teaching for teachers, and learning for students, to derive better results. The assessments can take any form, be it formal tests or performance-based activities. However, what they have in common is that they all measure learners’ performance relative to previously defined goals, which are usually stated as learning objectives or outcomes.
Our teaching will be multidisciplinary, and we will not make hard distinctions between the sciences and the arts and the humanities, or between co-curricular and extracurricular activities. We aim to teach creativity and critical thinking, skills that are needed in today’s world, rather than the rote acquisition of knowledge. Our school’s positive learning environment provides social capacity to students, equipping them with social and relationship skills and attitudes to succeed at school and throughout their lives. These can be nurtured to help people discover the very best of themselves, which enables them to be good citizens and prepare them for the life of work. It provides them with the self-esteem and confidence to explore and develop their full potential.
Visit us and understand our unique programme elements! Know how we equip our students with 21st century skills and prepare them for the unpredictable, ambiguous and complex future. You can learn how our students develop critical thinking, collaboration, communication and problem solving skills. Being open minded is one of our Essential Agreements and every Aarthian experiences multiple opportunities to work together and collaborate, thus learning to appreciate different perspectives and fostering a sense of community. Our Happiness Curriculum of Joyful Living, which is embedded within our programme helps build intrapersonal and interpersonal skills and helps in their social-emotional development.
Recognizing the importance of relishing each moment and wholeheartedly celebrating life's victories, is a belief that we hold dear at Aarth.
Following a blissful period of rejuvenation, first day of school beckoned, and a special gathering was planned to reunite the dedicated staff members of Aarth Universal School. This occasion fostered deep connections and strengthened the bonds of camaraderie through a series of engaging and enjoyable recreational activities. Various team games were chosen with great care, offering not only entertainment but also imparting a valuable lesson in the significance of teamwork. Games such as Lagori, Ninja, Story Play and Dumb Charades were thoughtfully selected, evoking cherished childhood memories and heartfelt smiles upon the faces of all participants. As the day unfolded, the rhythmic melodies swayed the venue, igniting an atmosphere of joy, as the staff members danced and sang in unison, creating an indelible bond of harmony and comfort. The culmination of this joyous occasion was marked by a sumptuous feast, serving as a momentous conclusion to a day filled with laughter and delight.
The teachers, overwhelmed with happiness and pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful arrangements made by the school, found themselves immersed in an unparalleled experience. The new members reflected, “They had never encountered such moments of pure fun and camaraderie.” They discovered a second family, a nurturing haven where compassion and support were intrinsic, and the collaborative spirit thrived making this extraordinary gathering a testament to the ethos of Aarth Universal School.
Inspired by incredible memories created during this exceptional day, the teachers now stand ready to embark on their journey with resounding passion. They are resolute in their commitment to deliver excellence and consistency, recognizing their role as architects of the future, diligently shaping the destiny of the nation's young minds. With open hearts and minds, they are prepared to embrace the challenges that lie ahead, acknowledging that it is through these trials that growth and learning are nurtured.
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The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration, our growth is limited to our own perspectives. -Robert John Meehan
The second week of training began with a fun “Show and Tell” session conducted by Ms Kaavya Shah, the Events and Cocurricular Coordinator. The teachers shared their stories of their artefacts and later connected them with the IB elements.
This was followed with an insightful session on ‘Infusing Arts into the curriculum’. The teachers watched exciting videos, “Dance with PhD by John Bohannon & Black Label Movement”, “Teaching Tips 1: Using Songs in the Classroom”, “Creative Drama”, etc. and reflected on the importance of incorporating arts into the teaching-learning process.
The core of the PYP, ‘The Learner’, ‘Learning And Teaching’ and ‘The Learner Community’ from the PYP Principles to Practice was dug deep, in small groups. The teachers later presented their understanding of each component and reflected on their understanding..
Ms Reshma and Ms Harshika, the HRTs helped the teachers explore various Thinking Routines and Learning Centres. These strategies helped the teachers to visualise the inquiry cycle in the classrooms. The thoughtful activities planned at each learning centre gave a wide exposure of how the teaching-learning and assessment/reflection can be planned in class across various subjects and grades.
Mr Ravindra, the IT Manager helped the teachers understand the digital platform, Mangebac. The teachers got better equipped in understanding the platform for documenting the planning process and the integration with other subjects. Ms Rushina further helped teachers have a deep understanding of the reporting process, Portfolio and about the communication with parents - why, how, when and what. She also equipped the teachers with different grouping strategies.
The teachers continued with the reflection of ‘Dive into Inquiry’ by Trevor MacKenzie as part of their Book Study. The discussion revolved around Types of student inquiry and The four pillars of inquiry.
The fun energizers and the unique grouping strategies made the learning enjoyable and enriching. Looking forward to the last week of training!!!
