Introduction:
Welcome to GD Goenka School, Mohali
With a commitment to excellence in learning, the school offers a well-rounded, quality educational experience focused on character building and the holistic development of a child’s personality.
For the tiny tots, the play-way method of teaching is adopted and individual attention is paid to make learning a pleasurable pursuit. The classes are theme-designed so as to provide learning by observation & doing; co-relating knowledge and its application. Wherever possible, an extensive use of audio-visual aids and practical demonstrations are also carried out to ensure learning is not a monotonous experience, but an enriching and interesting activity.
Classroom
Learning in a group plays a very important role in a child’s life. The children learn to work together as a team and to adapt to different perspectives. In this way, children learn to interact with their peers, which helps them in their social skill building, learning and overall development. A child is given different views and opportunities in the classroom, which broadens the thinking process. Therefore, teachers create lesson plans that include a mandatory 5 minutes for group discussions as well as class activities.
Science Laboratory
Practical knowledge is just as important as theoretical knowledge in order to explore and understand the dynamics of the issues. This provides practical experience that contributes to a better understanding and retention of the material. The school’s laboratories are highly sophisticated and well equipped to meet the requirements of the Physics, Chemistry and Biology curriculum. The laboratory facility is structured to meet all regulatory norms and safety standards. Students carry out a wide range of experiments under constant supervision and guidance to achieve optimum results.
Mathematics Lab
The mathematics laboratory is a place where students can not only understand but also discovers math through activities like games, puzzles, construction etc. The students get hands-on experience which provides them with a better understanding of the concepts and also helps them with exploring new innovations. With the understanding that math is not only for the classroom teaching but also has wide application in day to day life, we encourage students to not only explore mathematical equations in the math lab, but also to go beyond their curriculum.
Computer Lab
In this modern tech savvy time’s technology, computer and IT have become a necessity. Our school has user friendly and fully equipped computer labs. We have competent teachers to train and facilitate students for learning computer skills. For our children in Pre Primary and middle sections the focus is on making them fluent with keyboard, word processing, internet skills and making them conversant with generating e-mails IDs and internet respectively. For the Higher grade we focus on Skill development to enhance their ability to organizes, analyze and interpret data.
Reception
The reception area is the heart of the school. It ensures that everyone who enters the building feels welcome and relevant. It is a fully functional workplace that is accessible to all visitors and parents with a comfortable waiting area.
Conference Room
The school has an aesthetically pleasing and spacious conference room. It is equipped with the latest audio-visual conference technology. It can be used for various purposes, e.g. lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, specialist meetings and board meetings.
Yoga, Meditation and Aerobics
Yoga and meditation is essential in today’s stressful world and aerobic is considered one of the efficient forms of exercise. We have introduced yoga, meditation and aerobics to help children become more attuned to the mind and spirit. It is beneficial for both the physical, spiritual and mental health of the children. It helps to improve concentration, boost self-esteem, develop a positive outlook on life and learn values such as patience, tolerance, perseverance and self-control. Our students will benefit greatly from the yoga, meditation and aerobics classes.
Dance Room
“We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we dance for screams, we are the dancers, we create dreams”- Albert Einstein.
In our dance room, the children explore forms of Indian folk dance, gaining insight into our rich cultural culture. They will also love dancing to western beats and fusion music thus creating a dynamic and diverse learning experience.
Medical Room
Our infirmary is a place where the well-being of our students is paramount and where you can recover from health emergencies and wellness checks. It is staffed by an experienced doctor and equipped with excellent medical equipment. It provides a sense of security and ensures that our students’ health needs are met quickly and competently. Records are maintained of every child, especially health issues, and treatment is administered accordingly.
Corridors
One of the key principles we have applied to the design of the building is the desire to go beyond the classroom and to also use the corridors, which have been conceived not only as routes to all facilities, but as lively and engaging spaces that arouse curiosity. CCTV surveillance with full access and control of certain areas with constant monitoring is one of the outstanding features of our school.
Robotics
Witness the future unfolds in our one-of-a-kind robotics lab. A place where knowledge merges with hands-on experience. Here, students don’t just learn about technology, they become the architects of tomorrow. From programming to building airplanes and building dummies, this place encourages innovation and turns dreams into tangible realities. The innovations they develop in the lab from their imagination are not confined to the school building, but they can take their creations home to show them to the world.
Physical Fitness Room
It is the prime duty of every individual to keep healthy and physically fit. Following the motto “A sound mind in a sound body”, the school offers excellent sports infrastructure and facilities. The school provides an indoor sports hall in which the students have facilities such as table tennis, carom, chess, roller skating etc.
Sports Facilities
With the firm belief in the old adage that “a healthy mind resides in a healthy body”, we at GDGPS, Mohali understand the importance of physical health. We believe that sports play a vital role in a child’s development as it not only helps in building physical strength but also contributes to the over-all development of the children. Sports have varied benefits, not only on physical health but also on the emotional and mental well being of the child. We provide a wide range of sports like cricket, basketball, football, an athletic track, table tennis, skating and many more disciplines, which give children the opportunity to participate and grow.
International Sport- Pickleball
We are the pioneers in the Tricity in introducing a new international discipline known as Pickleball. It is currently one of the fastest growing sports in the world. This fast paced game has aspects of Table- Tennis, Tennis and badminton interwoven into it. We have specialized coaches to provide assistance and guidance, this ensuring that the children benefit from the newly introduced game.
International Sport- Padel
Padel is a Mexican origin, racket sport also known as Padel Tennis. It is typically played in doubles on the court and shares some similarities with Squash. With the aim to give international sports exposure to our students, we are proud to say that we are the first school in the Tricity to introduce this sport at our school. We have well trained coaches to provide training and guidance for our students.
Shooting Range
A shooting range is a specialized facility/ venue designed for shooting firearms in a safe and controlled environment. Our indoor shooting range is modern, advanced, sophisticated and futuristic which not only contributes on increasing upper body strength but also improves hand and eye coordination. It also boosts self confidence, develops self discipline, improves social skills and enhances self esteem. A qualified instructors/ teachers are available for training and guiding the students. All safety measures have also been put into place.