The 'SHRI' Way
“श्री”
“श्री” शब्द के उस छोटे से रूप के अनेकानेक अर्थ है I
अधिकांत: मंत्रो के ऊचारण मे इस पवित्र शब्द क प्रयोग किया जाता है I
“श्री” का शब्दिक अर्थ है समृद्धि
समृद्धि हो – उत्तम विचारो की, भावो की, किसी कार्य की, उत्तम्ता की I
समृद्धि हो – बुधिमत की, कुशलता की, समझदारी व् आत्मविश्वास की I
समृद्धि हो – ऐसे चिंतन की जो तुम्हारे अन्दर की अनोखी ज्योति प्रज्वलित कर सको
जिससे आपका ह्रदय सच्चे ज्ञान से प्रकाशित हो और
आप अपने जीवन को सार्थक बना सको I
The word “SHRI” has multiple and expanded connotations.
This auspicious prefix is added to various mantras.Its literal meaning is Wealth – of virtue or excellence.
The word is also associated with intellect and understanding.
It stands for ultimate enlightenment.
It also means Prosperity
Prosperity of thoughts and feelings that spark a unique light within you.
Prosperity which guides your soul towards true knowledge and makes your life meaningful.
Shri Educare Legacy
Carrying the legacy of its Group Founder Sir Shri Ram (1884 – 1963), who was instrumental in setting up premium educational institutions such as the Shri Ram College of Commerce(SRCC) and Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) for women.
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
Shri Ram College of Commerce (Established 1933) SRCC is Ranked 1st in Commerce Colleges in India for more than 12 years running.
Lady Shri Ram College For Women (LSR)
Lady Shri Ram College for women (Established 1956) LSR has been ranked among top 3 Liberal Arts Colleges in india in the last 10 years.
Smt. Manju Bharat Ram
Awarded Padma Shri Posthumously in 2013. The Shri Ram Schools are manifestations of the vision and passion of Smt. Manju Bharat Ram (1945 – 2012) who felt a strong need to build an alternative model of school education in Delhi.
The Shri Ram Schools
The Shri Ram Schools, follow the principle of promoting individuality through value – based education which promotes a global outlook yet retains intrinsic Indian cultural traditions. TSRS are featured amongst the Best Day Schools in India 2008 onwards.
Shri Educare Limited (SEL)
Shri Educare Limited (Established 2008) SEL aims to combine the pedagogical strengths of The Shri Ram Schools & the internal IT Strength to Support & Develop quality education establishments in the k – 12 sector across India & abroad.
Thanekar International School (TIS)
Thanekar International School (Established in 2023) Thanekar Foundation Trust sets TIS in collaboration with SEL, modelled on the pattern of The Shri Ram Schools-Delhi & Gurugram, known for their child-centric innovative methods of imparting value based education.
Thanekar International School believes in the unique individuality of each child and the entire curriculum is woven around the child, to make the learning process challenging and enjoyable. The emotional and physical well-being of the child is of utmost importance. It will be our endeavour to equip the child with requisite skills through a comprehensive intermingling of the most recent innovations in the field of education and tutoring research. Fostering creativity, independent thinking, experimentation along with the development of sound ethical values will enable our students to blossom to the fullest extent.
TIS will enshrine the following:
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Collaborative curricular approach, providing programmes of experiential active learning.
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Pupils will be actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction, building on their previous knowledge.
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The students will apply critical thinking skills and be motivated to be independent learners.
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A diverse range of learning experiences suited to pupils’ differing interests and abilities.
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Children will be encouraged to explore and develop their own ideas through games and role-play.
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Students will be motivated to express themselves, to listen to one another and construct their own value system.
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Tackle classroom and playground discipline issues in a collaborative manner allowing socio-emotional development in an atmosphere of democracy and belonging.
“If a child cannot learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”
-Ignacio Estrada
At TIS, the teaching learning process is designed to ensure that the focus is not just on the “what” of learning but also on the “how” of learning. With the belief and conviction that experiential learning results in creating lifelong learners, the methodology and best practices at school include specially designed and well acclaimed programmes such as the following:
CIRCLE TIME
is a single or double period per week wherein the Class Teacher uses this time to bond and connect with her students. This is also a time that is used to provide a platform for the issues and problems that arise within the class group. It is a great time to work towards instilling the Core Values of the school.
DEAR
(Drop Everything and Read) is a reading programme that has 15 minutes slotted in the time table from Kindergarten to Grade V. This is a time slot over and above the Library periods allotted for each Grade.
DEED
(Debate, Extempore, Elocution and Drama) are 4 periods a month slotted in the time table for all grades. The Key Activity Coordinator (KAC) ensures that this activity period is optimized and effectively implemented.
RESEARCH AND REFERRAL
provides the children with an opportunity to explore and discover through research and record their findings. It helps children develop inquiring minds and methods of observation, data gathering, experimentation and presentation.Focussing on one main topic or aspect, R & R is a programme that works towards honing not just the research skills of children but also encourages them to ask out of the box questions in an attempt to get to the root of an issue or a problem. Where research topics are related to people, genres of Literature, Performing or Visual Art, the children channelize their research skills towards arriving at the various facets of the topic under discussion/review. R & R results in a 360° learning by the child as they approach the topic from all perspectives and arrive at their own conclusions based on their findings.
EQUBE
the Life Education Programme, is a double period once a week for students of Grades V to X. A specially designed curriculum that focuses on reflection and self-empowerment, Eqube works with the children to enable them to carve out a vision for themselves and their lives. With an objective to create sensitive, thinking and caring individuals who work proactively towards bringing about change and making a difference both to their own lives and to society as a whole, Eqube strengthens the child’s decision making skills and emphasizes on the importance of taking responsibility for oneself and one’s actions
WRITER’S WORKSHOP
provides an individualized curriculum that caters to all types of learners. It is extremely fluid and all curriculum objectives can be met through it. Writer’s Workshop is a method of teaching children to write. Instead of giving children worksheets and essay topics to write on, Writer’s Workshop encourages them to write original and personally meaningful pieces, which are then polished and improved upon, by drafting and redrafting. This programme is an essential part of the Grades IV and V English Curriculum.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
Work with NGOs to sensitise children towards those less fortunate than themselves.
BaLA (using building as a Learning Aid)
The classrooms, corridor, steps, outdoor spaces are used to create varied learning situations – makes school an exciting place, allowing learning with fun.
न गुरोरधिकं तत्त्वं न गुरोरधिकं तपः । तत्त्वज्ञानात्परं नास्ति तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥
“Salutation to the noble Guru, beyond whom there is no higher truth, there is no higher penance and there is nothing higher attainable than true knowledge.”
The Shri Educator or Shri Shikshak is a facilitator who draws forth the potential that already exists in a child, waiting to be recognized – and who teaches children to use their higher order thinking skills. Under the guidance of the Shri Educator the classroom becomes a think tank where innovative pedagogy is used to engage the learner. The Shri Educator is a leader in his/her field of expertise, is self – motivated and an intuitive team player working for the welfare of the children. Shri Educators comprise the finest teachers who will provide individual attention to each child. A Shri Educator is always keen to be abreast of the latest teaching methodologies and professional development is an important part of the TIS culture. A mentor, a guide and a friend the Shri Educator will always strive to bring the best into and outside the classroom to align with children’s intellectual and emotional needs.