Sangford Schools, Innovation in Education. Chennai, Kanchipuram

Academic Activities and Teaching strategies

Our GOAL is to prepare students for life and its challenges

Tamil Semmozhi Mandram

Stories with morals, Thirukkural, Explanation of pazhamozhi, Tenali Raman stories, literature, letter writing, composition, writing poems, quiz competitions, debates, seminar, short story, Tamil storytelling competition.

Hindi - Sangford Hindi Academy

To develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Hindi through recitation of rhymes, storytelling, and learning new words. We also organize Hindi storytelling competitions and Hindi rhymes contests.

English Toastmaster

Sangford students aspire to become confident public speakers and strong leaders. The Sangford environment allows them to achieve their goals at their own pace. Our program includes WordArt worksheets, news reading, conversation practices, dramatic monologues, plot making, elocution, essay writing, debate, story writing, learning new words, and role-play drama practice. Additionally, we are becoming members of the International Toastmaster Gavel Club. Our activities also include the Creative Communication Poetry Contest, National Spelling Bee, Poetry Out Loud, Literature Club, Writing Club, and Peer Tutoring.

English - Grammar Bridge

1. Sangford Character Education Programme - CEP ,
2. 100 Most Often Mispelled Misspelled Words in English ,
3. Frequently Confused Words ,
4. Commonly Confused Words

Public Speaking - News Broadcast

In studying English, children develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This enables them to express themselves creatively and imaginatively and helps them communicate with others effectively. Great emphasis is placed on developing children's spoken language, as this is crucial for learning to read, write, be numerate, and succeed in all areas of learning. This is why we have newspaper reading sessions and exclusive worksheets designed under the names WordArt and SpeakArt to improve children’s writing habits and grammar skills.

Sangford-Ramanujam Mathematical Association

Mathematics equips children with a uniquely powerful set of tools to understand and change the world. At Sangford, children engage in a broad range of activities to learn mathematical concepts and develop numeracy. They gain practical experience using our exclusively designed worksheets, various learning aids, investigative tasks, and regular practice and analysis of mathematical facts and procedures to develop their math skills. Our students also participate in Mathematics Competitions, including the Caribou Mathematics Competition and Math League.

History - Sangford Social History Club

Monuments, the ages of the Vedas, tribal communities, crafts and industries, biographies, economic history, historiography, numismatics, political history, and the collection and research of historians are all integral parts of our curriculum. Our students also visit historical places and participate in field trips to enrich their learning experience.

Science - Sangford CV Raman Science Club

Science stimulates and excites children’s curiosity about phenomena and events in the world around them. It links direct practical experience with ideas, engaging children's interest at many levels. The acquisition of scientific knowledge, development of laws and concepts, experimental evidence, data interpretation, and identification of assumptions and predictions are all fundamental aspects of our science curriculum. We organize debates, seminars, science exhibitions, and fairs, as well as prepare charts and models. Our students participate in National Science Day and inter-school competitions such as PCRA. Additionally, we are involved in events like the Chemistry Olympiad, Clean Tech Competition, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, Astronomy Club, Biology Club, and Life Sciences Club.

Environment - Sangford Enviro Club

To foster awareness and responsibility towards the environment, we have introduced the Science Enviro Club. This club focuses on activities such as planting trees, promoting eco-efficiency, managing environmental issues, and understanding environmental policies and strategies. Students also engage in pollution verification activities. Our initiatives include observing World Safety Day and the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.

Civic - Sangford Social Civic Club

To improve knowledge in civics and democracy, we focus on topics such as elections, government formation, parliamentary systems, social evils, community, country, federalism, legitimacy, judicial review, public policy, equal representation, dedicated powers, and the constitution. We organize quiz competitions, model making, and essay writing. Our activities are coordinated by the Sangford Council of Welfare and include Social Science activities such as World Postal Day, International School Library Day, and Republic Day celebrations.

Social - Sangford Council of Social Welfare

To foster awareness and social responsibility in children, we have introduced the Sangford Council of Social Welfare. Through this council, we conduct donation campaigns and various volunteer activities. These include partnerships with Blue Cross, Best Buddies International, hospital volunteer programs, international volunteer programs, mentoring, UNICEF High School Clubs, volunteer fire departments, local charities, and local free food services.

Computer, Artificial Intelligence & Media

Our program covers various aspects of computer science and technology, including application programming, computer ethics, cybercrime, Photoshop, communication programs, documentation, file servers, file formats, hypermedia, installations, and app development. We also offer courses in Artificial Intelligence and Python Programming. We observe Safe Internet Day and provide opportunities for students to contribute to school or local magazines/journals, local newspapers, local radio stations, local television channels, local websites, movies, and the Yearbook Committee. Students can also engage in blogging, creating personal websites, managing social media, running YouTube channels, and exploring animation and graphic design. We participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition and have a web design/coding club.

Business Studies - Sangford Chamber of Commerce

Business ownerships, To learn trade promotion activities, work with trade boards.

Competency - Sangford Competency Club

Think local, act globally. Students need the following skills to compete in various situations: 1.Critical thinking and problem-solving, 2. Collaboration across networks and leading by influence, 3. Agility and adaptability, 4. Initiative and entrepreneurialism, 5. Effective oral and written communication, 6. Accessing and analyzing information, 7. Curiosity and imagination. We measure and track their achievements through various competitions and activities, including the High School Innovation Challenge, Academic Decathlon, Academic Triathlon, National Academic Quiz Tournament, Odyssey of the Mind, Questions Unlimited, Quiz Bowl, and Trivia and Quiz Clubs.

Women - Sangford Women Empowerment

To empower female students to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others, Sangford has created a supportive environment, joined relevant forums, and celebrated International Women's Day (IWD). We create opportunities for students to engage in relevant and challenging learning experiences and are introducing specific events focused on empowering young women.

Entrepreneur - Sangford Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Sangford Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking and exciting program that transforms students ages 11-18 into real, confident entrepreneurs. Throughout the course, students develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market research, pitch their plans to a panel of investors, and actually launch and run their own companies and social movements.

Sangford-Nammazhvar Organic Farming

Farming and factory visit, use of fertilizers insecticides, pesticides, grand water storage, manure, nutrition value of foods, soil conservation, hydroponic, homestead, ecology, Agri business.

Health & Wellness - Sangford Health & Wellness Club

Creating awareness of health and wellness programs encourages students and staff to adopt a healthier lifestyle, leading to higher levels of energy and concentration.

Music - Sangford Music Academy

To foster an interest in music, students are encouraged to participate in various programs and appear for the Trinity Exam. We support any musical interest through activities such as the School Chorus/Choir, Community Chorus/Choir, Chamber Music Group, Concert Band, Ensembles, Singing Lessons, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Solo Music, and forming their own bands.

Humour - Sangford- Charlie Chaplin Humor Club

To bring out individual talents, we encourage enacting humorous skits and mimicking personalities. Activities include comedy, choreography, Classic Film Club, dance, Film Production Club, International Thespian Society, miming, puppetry, Slam Poetry Club, High School Theater Group, and Community Theater Group.

Art & Culture - Sangford Art & Culture Club

We honor our culture and traditions by conducting and celebrating various festivals, passing these values on to the upcoming generation. Our celebrations include Ramzan, Friendship Day, Vijayadasami, Father’s Day, Independence Day, Diwali, Children’s Day (with a fancy dress program), Christmas, Pongal/National Youth Day, and National Handwriting Day. Additionally, we offer activities in drawing, painting, cartooning, ceramics, drama, fashion design, jewelry making, photography, sculpture, sewing, weaving, and woodworking.

Tinkering - Sangford Tinkering Club

The Sangford Tinkering Club provides an opportunity for students to develop executive functions, including the ability to plan, focus attention, remember, and juggle multiple tasks. Tinkering activities help children develop problem-solving skills and build peer relationships. We closely work with the Atal Tinkering Lab (Govt. of India).

Sports - Sangford Sports Academy

Physical Education XI , Physical Education XII : Physical fitness of students, We have FOUR sports houses 1. CITIUS HOUSE (RED) → FASTER, 2. ATITUS (GREEN, HIGHER), 3. FORTIUS (YELLOW, STRONGER), 4. MAGNUS (BLUE, POWERFUL). Commitment To Zonal Meets, State Meets And National Meets, Tournaments And Competitions. Basketball, Climbing Club, Cycling, Dance Team, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Hiking Club, Martial Arts, Quidditch, Skateboard, Swimming, Chess, Carom, Tennis, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Yoga Club

Sangford Bharat Scout & Guide

Bharat Scouts and Guides is a learning-by-doing program. The training and exposure in scouting make students self-dependent, disciplined, and good citizens. At Sangford, we shape students to achieve academic skills and help them work towards receiving the Rajya Puruskar and the Rashtrapati Award.

JRC - Sangford Junior Red Cross Society

To inspire, encourage, and initiate all forms of humanitarian activities to minimize, alleviate, and prevent human suffering, thus contributing to creating a more congenial climate for peace, we conduct dental camps, health camps, and blood donation camps.

High School Band

The school band starts from 6th grade. Based on their interests, we help students learn woodwind instruments, brass instruments, and percussion instruments.

Sangford Talent Club

To bring out individual talents and prepare students to compete in various talent and competitive exams, we focus on Olympiad exams (IEO, NSO, IMO), NEET, IIT, and other extracurricular activities. These include storytelling, drawing, painting competitions, art & craft, gardening, and photography. We also observe World Food Day, Global Handwashing Day, and host events such as the Talent Show and "Tell a Fairy Tale" Day for Kindergarten.

TEAM

Science stimulates and excites children’s curiosity about phenomena and events in the world around them. It links direct practical experience with ideas, engaging children's interest at many levels. Children are taught to discriminate, classify, recognize relationships, and select information from a variety of sources. They develop skills in hypothesizing, testing, and evaluating ideas, and communicating using scientific language, drawings, charts, and tables.

National Cadet Corps

Army, Navy, Airforce - inculcate the qualities of discipline and patriotism among youth of the nation. Academic Subject available in CBSE Main Stream

SANGMUN - Sangford Student’s Model United Nations

To enhance students' leadership abilities, participants develop confidence and leadership skills through hands-on experience. Model UN conferences provide opportunities to practice research, public speaking, teamwork, negotiation, and writing skills in a safe and structured environment. Our programs include the Debate Club, Foreign Affairs Club, Forensics Team, National Speech and Debate Association, and Speech Club.

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At a glance

LEARNING IS FUN

Learning becomes successful when the information moves from temporary memory to permanent memory. At Sangford, we achieve this by focusing on whole-brain development. Our curriculum encompasses five essential elements: concepts, knowledge, skills, attitude, and action, which support children's development in cognitive, socio-emotional, physical, linguistic, and creative areas.

We utilize learning aids in our teaching, making concepts more engaging and easier to understand. This technique stimulates students' minds. Additionally, we incorporate life skills, seminars, public speaking skills, spoken English, and more into our curriculum to nurture knowledgeable, responsible, and engaged citizens of the community, country, and the world.

TINY TOTS

Research proves that early education (between 3 to 5 years) paves the right way for children as they grow into adults. For this reason, we follow special methodologies and techniques. We incorporate the Montessori Method and use age-appropriate worksheets approved by the educational system.

In addition to regular classes, we engage in activities like Show and Tell, sensory activities, dramatic play, thematic play, art and craft, rhymes, and many more. In Kindergarten, we work with each child individually, as they require more attention from teachers.

LISTENING SPEAKING READING WRITING (LSRW)

Books open doors to new worlds.

30 minutes of reading required daily.

Reading helps your mind bloom.

The Sangford Library is spacious enough to accommodate nearly 80 children at a time. We believe that books are the best companions, so we inculcate a love for reading from Kindergarten onwards. We also provide magazines and newspapers to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing (LSRW) skills.

The Sangford Schools™ Children’s Library houses age-appropriate books, CD-ROMs, original learning-reading-listening-activity software, audio, videos, and DVDs from the USA. Additionally, we organize story times and themed activities to make books more attractive to children.

Books are an excellent way to learn about new or unfamiliar situations. We strongly recommend regular reading for kids, which helps them develop strong reading habits and excel in school. Encouraging children to think independently and answer questions creatively rather than memorizing them for exams is a key part of our philosophy.

Scientists who study the brain have discovered much about how we learn. They have found that babies learn much more from the sights and sounds around them than previously thought. You can help your child by taking advantage of their natural curiosity and hunger to learn.

Read age-appropriate books to your child regularly to create a habit of learning. Our library is well-stocked with books suitable for children of different age groups, making it easy to find the right books for your child.

FUTURISTIC LEARNING

As our world becomes increasingly digital, it is essential for children to stay updated with the latest technology. Our campus is equipped with modern and updated methodologies, including smart classrooms and highly digitalized systems.

Since we emphasize practical teaching, our Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, and Computer labs are well-equipped and modernized. Our curriculum includes Robotics, for which we have a dedicated lab.

We conduct competitive exams such as IMO, NSO, and IEO to keep our students updated and challenged.

CHERISHED CELEBRATIONS, EVENTS AND SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAMMES

To create awareness among children about various celebrations, we celebrate events on our campus, embracing diversity regardless of caste and religion. We also engage in relevant crafts to make each event memorable.

We take students on educational tours and visits to local areas, such as organic farms, to create awareness and connect their experiences with their subjects.

Our social awareness programs include distributing trees to the public, organizing a walkathon against plastics, and collecting money from the public for the Cancer Institute in Adyar.

AMENITIES

The school spans a spacious area of around 3 acres, with classrooms designed to be well-ventilated. Our classrooms are colorful, adorned with pictures, and equipped with smart board facilities and cutting-edge technology.

Our washrooms and campus are kept clean on a rotational basis and are monitored by a dedicated team. For safety, we have a sufficient number of fire extinguishers.

Transport routes are inspected monthly to ensure safety, and our vans are equipped with all necessary safety measures.

HOME AND PARENTS

Parental involvement is essential for the successful development of a child. To facilitate this, we conduct annual parenting classes where we discuss children's emotional, social, and physical development with parent educators.

Parent-Teacher Meetings are held regularly after every term, allowing both parents and teachers to discuss the child's academic and physical progress. Additionally, our teachers maintain a friendly relationship with parents, keeping them informed about their child's improvement.

We send homework messages so that parents are aware of school activities. We also update event photos on our Facebook page and send classroom activity photos through WhatsApp.

FACULTY SET UP

We pride ourselves on having highly qualified, skilled, and professional teachers, as our values and mission are achieved through their dedication. We never compromise on hiring the right teachers and conduct regular training sessions to keep them updated.

All our teachers ensure that their teaching is interactive and innovative, fostering participation from all students in the class.

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