STPS focuses on the holistic development of the students. The concept of teaching methods includes pedagogy and strategies used in the classroom for teaching. We practice a student-centered approach to instruction by following an inter-disciplinary and inquiry-based curriculum.
The early childhood program prepares children for entry into elementary school and is structured to allow teachers to consider the needs of each child. Emphasis is placed on social development, which is the base of elementary experience. In addition, structured activities that relate to academic skills or concept development are designed and implemented by the teachers. The methodology at Kindergarten is a combination of Montessori, Play Way and Experiential Learning Approach. The students in Primary & Secondary school pursue a common comprehensive academically oriented curriculum which prepares them for success in Secondary level.
Continuous assessment aligned to learning outcomes is carried out through projects, assignments, class test, group activities, term test etc., Apart from the subjects taught, the teaching methodology considers a student’s academic, social, physical, emotional and cultural need while delivering an integrated curriculum. The Physical Science, Yoga, Value Education, Sports and Performing Arts as Music, Drama, Dance etc., are an integral part of the curriculum. Here, we prefer there should be equal interaction between a teacher and student. We believe in experiential learning, where in students experience, communicate, reason and learn about the concepts. The method used to teach concepts to the primary students is a Play-Way method, wherein there is no burden of studies and no rote learning. Students play and they learn willingly and happily. For seniors the learning is not only done in the classrooms and laboratories but children are out in the fields to touch, understand and see it practically. The knowledge and understanding of the students are measured with the formal and informal assessments including group and individual projects, class discussions, debates, recitations and so on.
St. Thomas Public School, is a Co-Ed school with progressive and child centered educational philosophy. This is an educational institution that not only imparts academics, but also instills in its students moral values that will help them to become balanced personalities-intellectually bright, morally upright, spiritually inspired, emotionally mature, culturally strong,
