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15 WAYS THE GIIS EXPERIENCE STANDS OUT FROM THE REST

INSIDER

06 About giis Our Vision, Mission, Core Values and more

08 Messages Words of inspiration from GIIS

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10 GIIS STUDENTS ATTEND SADC 2016 14 GIIS AND GOPIO IN SINGAPORE Students network and gain political insights at Commemorating the UN International South Asian Diaspora Convention Day of Non-violence

11 INDIAN OCEAN CONFERENCE invites 16 FROM SURAT TO SINGAPORE AND BACK giis students to participate Biker Queens ride for women empowerment Students hold meaningful discussions with Indian dignitaries

12 MAROOF RAZA DISCUSSES DEFENCE- Related issues WITH GIIS STUDENTS Mr Raza visits GIIS Queenstown Campus for Leadership Lecture Series

COVER STORY

40 15 WAYS THE GIIS EXPERIENCE STANDS out FROM THE REST Spawning a new era in education

02 SPREAD FAR. SPREAD WIDE. BE GLOBAL

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46 ARABIAN NIGHTS IN ABU DHABI 58 ACADEMIC RESULTS Skyscrapers, desert safaris and souks in this GIIS students deliver excellent scores for IB futuristic centre Diploma, CBSE Class 12, IGCSE Class 10, and CBSE Class 10 examinations in 2016 48 tHE GIIS JOURNEY From small beginnings to great things voices 50 globAL MONTESSORI PLUS PROGRAMME Teaching students compassion and conservation through iCare initiative 70 IS THE INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN eDUCATION A DISTRACTION OR AN 52 HOW GIIS’ INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA ADVANTAGE FOR STUDENTS? pREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE CHALLENGES OF UNIVERSITY AND BEYOND Through preparation comes outstanding results

54 BECAUSE THE WORLD MATTERS A glimpse of student-led initiatives to protect the earth and raise awareness about the environment

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Global Schools Foundation

The Foundation was initiated with an aim of providing quality education to the expatriate community in Singapore. The Foundation has completed more than 14 exemplary years marked by international recognition for achieving excellence in school education, following high standards in governance, established academic criteria, and well-administered management processes. GSF’s mission is to cultivate and nurture its students into global leaders of the future.

Global Indian International School

Global Indian International School (GIIS) – established under Global Schools Foundation’s guiding principles – is an international network of award-winning institutions, with 20 campuses in seven countries. Known for their learner-centric and skill-based teaching methodology, GIIS schools offer holistic learning and personality development opportunities for students. GIIS schools have been honoured with 65 international and national awards over a span of eight years for achieving excellence in school education. GIIS boasts a strong multicultural environment, as children from diverse nationalities are enrolled across its campuses. GIIS is a preferred international school offering curricula for Nursery to Class 12 education. It offers the GIIS ABU DHABI CAMPUS, UAE International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), CBSE-International and Global Montessori Plus (GMP) programme.

06 About GIIS

CORE VALUES

Manage with Information and Metrics Agility and Adaptability Honesty, Integrity and Ethical Practices Attitude before Knowledge Team Work Mentor, Coach and Make a Difference Ambience for Learning

CULTURE STATEMENT

GIIS schools – Schools that Learn GIIS Schools have become Safety Centered, Vision Directed, Values Driven, Student Focused, Analysis-based, Learning Enabled, Team Facilitated, Process Managed, Quality Managed and Result Oriented.

QUALITY POLICY

GIIS strives to enhance Learning through: Adherence to Quality Management System Sharing of Best Practices VISION Actionable Feedback based on Stakeholders Satisfaction Surveys To Become a Global Role Model for Teaching and Learning.

QUALITY OBJECTIVES MISSION Based on GIIS Quality Management System, Quality We nurture GLOBAL students into men and women who will Policy, and Vision, Mission & Core Values, GIIS will be distinctive leaders committed to the spirit of excellence, continually strive to ensure: through high-quality education imparted by globally a. Compliance with our Quality Management System experienced and caring teachers who build strong virtues and b. Learning at all Levels values while focusing on all round development, creativity and c. Stakeholder Satisfaction entrepreneurship. d. Adherence to our Values

07 Messages

Looking back at 2002 when we “If I have the belief that I We recognise that our started the first Indian can do it, I shall surely students form the core of the international school in acquire the capacity to do it school’s activity and Singapore, the number of our even if I may not have it at achievements but without the supporters has grown the beginning,” are the combined dedication and exponentially. I truly believe words of Mahatma Gandhi. commitment of their parents, that it’s our passion and This quote captures the teachers and staff, our ambition that makes GIIS a essence of our holistic substantial growth in the last modern version of a school approach to education at 15 years would not have been that produces new leaders. Global Schools Foundation. The journey of 15 years could not have possible. I would like to Beyond providing a sound express my appreciation for Mr Chandrakant Borde academic platform, our aim been possible without the support of our the sustained support and President and Co-Founder, is to teach students to be teachers, students and parents, and we contribution to the shared Global Schools Foundation lifelong learners and sense of pride that we all have prepare them to be able to thank them for this. When we started in in GIIS’ continued success. deal with future challenges. 2002, the goal was to offer affordable high Mr Kamal Gupta Dr Justice C S Dharmadhikari Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder and Patron, quality education to the expat community. I Global Schools Foundation Global Schools Foundation am proud to say that GIIS has played an instrumental role in lives of more than 25,000 students. Our alumnae are now spread across the world and are excelling in their respective fields. Global Schools Foundation has been fortunate to be guided by the eminent members of the board who have kept the interest of students their utmost priority. We believe in continuous improvement and their feedback has I look forward to 2017, the Stepping into the 15th year encouraged us to raise our benchmark The institution has created an year that marks our 15th of our existence is a environment and ambience that anniversary. I am happy with significant milestone. It is regularly. With 65 awards from national fosters learning and provides the achievements we have particularly gratifying to be each student with unique made so far and the manner celebrating this anniversary, and international independent awarding opportunities to explore and in which we have reached as the future of GIIS looks bodies, we strive to continue our quest for grow. We take efforts to develop our objectives. We have bright. The relevance of leadership qualities among all adopted a pragmatic holistic education continues excelling in different fields of education. our students who understand approach in combining high to grow and GIIS is at the the value of being respectful ethical standards with a firm forefront of using innovative global citizens. The next belief in the power of our tools to deliver our milestone will include adopting values. This has enable us to award-winning 9 Gems™ Mr Atul Temurnikar new technologies, and Chairman and Co-Founder, continue to make a real framework. innovative methods of teaching, Global Schools Foundation difference in the lives and among other achievements to aspirations of our students. Tan Sri Datuk Seri Mohd bestow our students with an Hussin bin Abdul Hamid amazing school life experience. Ambassador Aftab Seth Vice President, Vice President, Global Schools Foundation Mr Kaustubh Bodhankar Global Schools Foundation Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Global Schools Foundation

08 “The future depends on what we do in the present”

– Mahatma Gandhi

JOURNAL

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GIIS students attend South Asian Diaspora Convention 2016

For the third consecutive year, students from GIIS Queenstown students also got into an insightful discussion with Mr and East Coast campuses were given the incredible opportunity Gopinath Pillai, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of of attending the South Asian Diaspora Convention (SADC), Foreign Affairs, about the relevance of non-economic and which was held on 18 and 19 July 2016 at the Raffles City economic factors that influence the growth of a nation. Convention and Exhibition Centre. Gracing this year’s event was Guest of Honour, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mr Ranil Students witnessed panel discussions on topics like Wickremesinghe. Over the two days of intense discussions, ‘education and skill development’ within Southeast Asia to debates and networking, students were exposed to the more encompassing issues, such as ‘the geopolitics in South actuality of regional politics. Asia’, all of which were moderated by incredible personalities, such as Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, President of National Students were also given the opportunity to network with University of Singapore, and Mr James Crabtree, Contributing political office holders and policy makers, such as Mr Vivian Editor at Financial Times. The debates were not only fruitfully Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Singapore; and engaging but also brought attention to some very happening Mr Sachin Pilot, Member of Indian National Congress and regional problems. Former Minister of Corporate Affairs, India. They also interacted with other students studying International The students were also encouraged to participate in the Business and Relations at Singapore polytechnics. GIIS intellectual panel discussions during the engaging Q&A students also met with Mr Shahid Javed Burki, Former Vice sessions. This gave them a rare platform to have their own President of the World Bank, briefly and managed to engage pressing questions answered by professionals in the field. in an interesting debate about the possibility of ‘One South Apart from just networking with internationally renowned Asia’, and how other regional conflicts, such as the ongoing businessmen, the students also acquired knowledge on how to South China Sea disputes, would alter these plans. The shape their success of today.

Students gained insight into real world issues during SADC 2016

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INDIAN OCEAN CONFERENCE 2016 INVITES GIIS STUDENTS TO participate

The Indian Ocean Conference 2016 (IOC 2016) was arranged eastern neighbours. The students also had the opportunity to and hosted by the New Delhi-based India Foundation at interact with delegates and dignitaries like Mr Shashi Tharoor, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore on 1 and 2 September 2016. The Indian politician and former diplomat currently serving as event was conducted in association with the S Rajaratnam Member of Parliament in India; Mr Ranjan Mathai, former School of International Studies (RSIS). The Bangladesh Institute Indian Foreign Secretary and Indian High Commissioner to of International and Strategic Studies and the Institute of Policy the UK; and Ms Jaya Jaitly, Founder, India-based Bastkari Studies of Sri Lanka were also listed as associates. Haat Samiti, among others.

The event was the beneficiary of significant Indian The students had meaningful discussions with the Government support and clearly reflected dignitaries. IB Year 1 student, Nandin Porwal official strategic intent. The Indian Minister of from GIIS Queenstown Campus got to External Affairs, Mr Sushma Swaraj addressed interact with Mr Mathai and speak with him the Conference over live video feed, and on the situation of Indians in Syria, as well as Mr Nitin Gadkari, Indian Minister of Roads, the effects of India’s trade relationship with Transport and Highways and Dr S Jaishankar, China after the Nuclear Suppliers Group Foreign Secretary made separate speeches (NSG) conflict. “He informed us that it is widely during the opening session. acknowledged that Pakistan has broken the rules but assured us that trade relations between The welcome address was given by Mr MJ Akbar, India and China have yet to be directly affected as an Minister of State for External Affairs, and was attended by outcome,” said Nandin. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore; Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka; Dato The students also interacted with Ms Jaitly and discussed an Seri Dr Ahmed Zahid Bin Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of issue about international brands making huge profits by using Malaysia along with other dignitaries. stolen designs and products of local crafters and small business owners. “We learnt that there aren’t any laws to Students from GIIS Queenstown and East Coast campuses protect such small businesses and it is harder to fight larger attended the conference on 2 September. They witnessed the corporations because of increasing corruption within the law. valedictory address from Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art NGOs have to take initiatives to protect the rights of these of Living Foundation, which served to accentuate the peaceful makers and to preserve the cultures from which these designs and spiritual connections and intent between India and its were stolen from,” said Krati Jain, IB Year 1 student.

Mr Ranjan Mathai, former Indian Foreign Secretary & Indian High Commissioner to the UK shared his wise thoughts with GIIS students

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MAROOF RAZA DISCUSSEs DEFENCE-related issues WITH STUDENTS

Mr Maroof Raza, a former Indian Army officer, who is a issue and research not just through the internet but by reading consultant and strategic affairs expert in India, visited GIIS relevant books as well. Queenstown Campus on 4 September 2016. Mr Raza is the suave and astute anchor of the weekend world affairs show, Mr Raza’s address was followed by a Q&A session. Hima Sai, IB ‘Latitude’ that airs on one of India’s leading news channels on Year 1 student asked on India’s claim of a permanent seat in the television. He has also authored several books and presented security council of the United Nations, which has been heavily a 20-part series on the Indian armed forces titled, ‘Line of criticised by foreign dignitaries. Hima had wanted Mr Raza to Duty’. An episode from the series on the Siachen Glacier won address this, as well as the challenges India is facing to secure an award in the military documentary section at the Film such a seat in the council. Mr Raza gave an honest reply and told Festival in Rome in 2005. the students that he thought that the UN Security Council was a fuss. “Instead of applying for a seat, India should remove itself Mr Raza was in GIIS Queenstown Campus as part of the GIIS from the UN Security Council,” he said. Leadership Lecture Series, where students have the opportunity to interact with him and probe him on various Another student, Aishwarya Gayatri of Class 9, GIIS Queenstown issues related to defence and corresponding strategies Campus, asked Mr Raza about the army and media – two distinct around the world. but significant institutions of a democracy. As Mr Raza has served in the army and is now a prominent figure in the media During his interaction with students, he enlightened them industry, Aishwarya wanted to know what relationship the media about India’s security concerns and the country’s role as and the army should have. To this, Mr Raza lauded the Indian peace ambassadors. He educated them about India’s history Army for being able to maintain secrecy of its training. “People of wars and conflicts too. Mr Raza also addressed issues on approach the media when they want to disseminate information. situations involving India’s Northeast territories and Kashmir. As far as a relationship between these two institutions is On the Kashmir conflict, Mr Raza poignantly told the students, concerned, the media should be responsible in reporting defence “A problem cannot be addressed if you don’t know the related affairs for the safety of our citizens and not be concerned cause.” He encouraged students to delve deeper into the with competing with other channels,” he explained.

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Maroof Raza sharing his views honestly and candidly with GIIS students

“A problem cannot be addressed if you don’t know the cause.” - Maroof Raza to students at GIIS Leadership Lecture Series

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GIIS and GOPIO in Singapore commemorate UN International Day of Non-violence

The Global Indian International School (GIIS), High Commission United Nations Association of Singapore; Mr Ravi Kumar, Joint of India in Singapore, and Global Organization of People of Co-ordinator at Seva International and Mr Ameerali Jumabhoy, Indian Origin (GOPIO) celebrated the UN International Day of Chairman of the Mahatma Gandhi Committee at GOPIO. Nonviolence and witnessed the inauguration of Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on At the opening function, Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and 2 October 2016 in Singapore. Co-Founder of the Global Schools Foundation, spoke on how Gandhi and his follower, Justice Dharmadhikari, had influenced PM Modi’s inauguration of the new Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra modern day teachings at GIIS. “As a school, we are committed was broadcast ‘live’ on a big screen through the web at GIIS in spreading the message of nonviolence across the globe and Queenstown Campus in Singapore to a large gathering of NRIs. promoting it through various educational programmes. Mahatma The centre, dedicated to the welfare of the Indian Diaspora, is a Gandhi’s thoughts and values are inscribed in our hearts and state-of-the-art building that includes a library, conference reflected in our actions,” said Mr Temurnikar. room, museum and other facilities. The centre is expected to become a hub that promotes mutually rewarding economic, Ms Tripathi, Acting High Commissioner of India to Singapore, social and cultural ties between India and its diaspora. lauded Gandhi’s teachings and reminded the audience about

“Gandhi’s philosophy is engendered in two basic principles of truth and nonviolence. These two values are becoming more significant in today’s world where incidents of violence, aggression and conflict are on the rise.” - Ms Tripathi, Acting High Commissioner of India to Singapore

The ‘live’ broadcast and commemoration of Gandhi’s birth their value in a modern day context. “Gandhi’s philosophy is anniversary observed participation from the Abdul Kalam Vision engendered in two basic principles of truth and nonviolence. Society, Singapore; Assam Association of Singapore; Global These two values are becoming more significant in today’s Citizen Forum; Indian Association Singapore; Vivekananda world where incidents of violence, aggression and conflict are Sangh Singapore; along with students and staff of GIIS. on the rise,” she said.

Joining the ceremony were a number of dignitaries including, There was also an address from Mr Lee Kwang Boon, who read Ms Paramita, Acting High Commissioner of India to Singapore; out United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon’s message Professor Subrata K Mitra, Director of the Institute of South for the International Day of Nonviolence 2016. Mr Ravi Kumar Asian Studies; Mr Lee Kwang Boon, Vice President of the also spoke during the event and pointed out the inherent

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positivity of Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence by comparing it to TOP the path of violence and its strong associations with negativity. Esteemed guests paid “Violence brings hatred and anger, whereas nonviolence brings love tribute to Mahatma and compassion,” he reminded the audience. The last speaker of Gandhi the day, Mr Ameerali Jumabhoy, highlighted Gandhi’s way of life Violence brings BOTTOM left and his quest to seek independence for India in his speech. He hatred and anger, Students sang the furthered shared on how Singapore and other countries around the Sarva Dharma prayer region were able to draw inspiration from the Indian independence whereas movement. BOTTOM right nonviolence brings Mr Lee and other love and dignitaries addressed GIIS students were then able to approach the panellists to ask students’ queries questions, who enlightened them about nonviolence and its compassion relevance today. With a dedicated centre for imparting the teachings and philosophies of Gandhi through the Global Indian Mahatma - Mr Ravi Kumar, Gandhi Centre for Universal Values (MGCUV), GIIS was honoured Joint Co-ordinator to be the host for the International Day of Nonviolence. at Seva International

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From Surat, Malaysia to Singapore and back: Biker Queens ride for women empowerment

There was grace, elegance and courage in their stride. Their as well as hardships and other anecdotes faced by them eyes sported a victorious glint that only comes to winners. during their ride. And without a doubt, these four women were winners. The Biker Queens have made history by riding across 10 The Biker Queens’ 40-day ride brought them across India, Southeast Asian countries on their KTM Duke 390 bikes and Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and travelling more than 10,000 kilometres in 40 days. Dr Sarika Malaysia. The students were enthralled by their tales of travel Mehta, Dr Yugma Desai, Durriya Tapia, and Khytati Desai and were able to ask many questions pertaining to their strong had set out on a journey from Surat to Singapore to give cause. The Biker Queens made their final stop in Singapore wings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s abhiyaan – ‘Beti before they flew back to Surat, India. Bachao, Beti Padhao’. During their visit to Singapore, students at GIIS East Coast The Biker Queens made a stop at GIIS Surat Campus on 27 Campus welcomed the Biker Queens and had the chance to July after they accomplished their journey astride their connect with them. Over at GIIS Queenstown Campus, all four bikes. Earlier in the month on 11 July, students at GIIS of the Biker Queens gave a lecture as a part of the GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus in Malaysia were also able to Leadership Lecture Series held on 15 July 2016. The lecture welcome the Biker Queens. Students had the opportunity saw the Biker Queens address the students with their cause to interact with these courageous ladies as they heard and they also managed to answer questions on what Dr Mehta speak to them about the cause of their journey, motivated them to accomplish such a journey.

Biker Queens interacting with students at GIIS Queenstown Campus

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TOP Biker Queens receiving a warm welcome at GIIS East Coast Campus

MIDDLE Taking a commemorative photo with students at GIIS Queenstown Campus

BOTTOM left & right Biker Queens with GIIS Surat Campus From Surat, Malaysia to Singapore and back: students after accomplishing their Biker Queens ride for women empowerment journey

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Thought leaders of education industry plan next big step at Mail Today Education Conclave 2016

The Mail Today Education Conclave 2016 of India Today Group students can push their boundaries and become entrepreneurial was the meeting ground for some of the finest minds in the in their approach to problems and various situations. Mr Gupta education sector. GIIS participated in the summit of government referred to the 9 Gems holistic learning framework followed at ministers, chairpersons and renowned educators to discuss GIIS that provides all students with an edge and a visible and identify the key growth factors in the education industry. outcome of the same.

In his inaugural speech, Mr Rao Inderjit Singh, Union Minister of There were also other speeches by speakers who touched on State (IC) of Niti Ayog, spoke of Haryana becoming the future looking beyond the classroom, such as including vocational education hub and the various initiatives of the government skills as a part of regular schooling, so as to bridge the gap towards achieving the same. This was followed by a series of between unskilled youth and industry requirements. There was panel discussions on transformation of education at the also a sharing of the new education policy that is focused national level. The topics ranged from school learning to higher towards looking into the future, as well as the importance of education, blended curricular, the role of technology, innovation, quality in education in terms of resources and reach. and skill development. Promoting inquisitiveness in students so that they have the Mr Kamal Gupta, COO of Global Schools Foundation, then power to innovate and create a more sustainable country spoke on textual and contextual learning. According to him, needs both of collective efforts of the state and education schools should become centres for innovation and incubators institutions. The session was definitely an enriching one for all of ideas to achieve comprehensive child development, so that those in attendance.

18 Cricketer Parthiv Patel plays different strokes for GIIS students

As part of the GIIS Leadership Lecture Series, Cricketer Parthiv After the inspiring lecture, the star cricketer got to demonstrate Patel visited GIIS Ahmedabad Campus, as well as to launch the his cricket skills and share tips about the game with the team. school’s cricket field, and celebrate India’s 70th Independence His smooth and quick bats earned the loud cheers of the Day with the students and faculty. audience thronging the boundaries of the new cricket field.

Mr Patel is a national cricket luminary who has done India proud with his cricketing prowess, and has played for teams like Rajasthan Cricket Association Presidents XI, Royal Challengers Bangalore and more.

During his visit, he inspired the GIIS cricket team by sharing anecdotes from his life and his early days as a budding cricketer. “Cricket calls for self-discipline and perseverance; you must try had and play fair,” he said to the team encouragingly. He also advised the awestruck students that just like in sports, life also demands focus, discipline and determination to succeed, as these are the basic qualities of an efficient and respectable leader.

INTACH ‘Save Tigers’ initiatives by students

An assembly themed, ‘Save Tigers’, was part of an INTACH INTACH is a non-profit organisation that works for the restoration (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) initiative of historic monuments, public awareness through heritage walks aimed at spreading awareness among the young students and bus rides, the establishment of heritage clubs in schools, about the declining numbers of the endangered tiger species. It and holding of awareness workshops for teachers. It also works also taught the students that poaching animals is a crime. to save the environment, its natural reserves, and to protect endangered animals. The assembly saw students of classes 1 to 3 gathered at GIIS Ahmedabad Campus to see their classmates perform a startling enactment on saving tigers, the national animal of India, as well as sing an English song. The performers had dressed up in adorable tiger costumes, and dressed as English hunters and protestors for the skit as well. The well-written performance showed the two hunters shooting down a tiger to its death. A group of protestors then moaned about the death of the big cat before the hunters realised that their crime of poaching had led to the extinction of tigers. The performance ended with the students singing ‘Roar’ by Katy Perry.

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Social Activist Odissi performance Dr Laxmi Gautam AIDED By SPIC MACAY DISCUSSES Women Art and literature form the very base of any culture. India has a empowerment with rich repository of classical music comprising instrumental, vocal and dance forms. As an ongoing endeavour to educate students GIIS students on the revered classical dance forms, it is an annual feature at GIIS Noida Campus to host cultural programmes in collaboration with SPIC MACAY, a cultural organisation that promotes Indian As part of the GIIS Leadership Lecture Series, GIIS Noida cultural heritage and art to youths of the country. Campus invited Dr Laxmi Gautam to be the key speaker for a session on empowering women on 24 September 2016. The initiation of such events has definitely brought first hand experience of the diverse and colourful Indian heritage, as many Dr Gautam works for the welfare of women and widows. She well-known artists from all over the world have come to share has won several accolades for her work, including the Nari their experiences and expertise with students all over India. Shakti Puraskar in 2015, which was presented to her by President Pranab Mukherjee, and the Women Transforming India Award, a combined initiative of the Indian Government’s NITI Ayog and the United Nations for women ‘who make a difference’. In 2011, she also founded Kanak Dhara, an NGO that works for the cause of widows in Vrindavan.

Dr Gautam’s presence at Young girls can the lecture was to spread awareness on women become empowerment, as she self-empowered, addressed the core issues self-motivated, of gender discrimination.

self-reliant and Dr Gautam spoke at length independent about the issues women have been facing in our country for decades. She emphasised the significance of ‘equal upbringing’ of girls and boys at home, and also discussed how parents and teachers can sensitise boys to respect girls and treat them as their equals, which will help in shaping the future of India’s society by This year, to mark the beginning of the 2016-17 Academic Year, offering a safe, just and dignified environment to every gender. GIIS Noida Campus and SPIC MACAY organised a performance with Ms Sharon Lowen, an exponent of Odissi. Ms Lowen Further along in the lecture, Dr Gautam encouraged the introduced the various steps and facts related to Odissi dance. audience to take up the responsibility of nurturing young girls so that she can become self-empowered, self-motivated, Ms Lowen performed a number of mesmerising pieces, such as self-reliant and independent. the ‘Mangla Charan’, and an episode from ‘Krishna and Radha’ that depicted Radha gathering flowers for prayer. She concluded the performance by inviting the students and teachers to learn a few basic steps, as well as engage in a Q&A session with the students.

The performing arts are an important aspect of personality development at GIIS. Through such programmes, students are provided with a platform to observe, participate and showcase various art forms. The Odissi recital by Ms Lowen and her troupe was an exclusive peek for students into India’s rich culture and heritage.

20 A session on Vedic Mathematics by Mr James Glover

To enlighten the teachers of GIIS on the benefits method of solving once the basics of Vedic Mathematics have and simplicity of using Vedic Mathematics in been thought. teaching, renowned author, Mr James Glover, along with Ms Sunita Jaisingh, After discussing examples and guiding teachers on tips and National Head of Academics, conducted techniques, Mr Glover also discussed how Vedic Mathematics an interactive e-session on Vedic has the ability of sculpting children’s minds in uncountable ways. Mathematics basics. The session was Speed, flexibility, decision-making capabilities, pattern hosted by GIIS Noida Campus and saw recognition and a lot more can be achieved if students start participation from teachers from GIIS campuses in following the principles of Vedic Mathematics carefully. Noida, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bengaluru, Chinchwad and Tokyo.

Mr Glover is a teacher of Vedic Mathematics and is also the chairman of a UK-based charity institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics that provides online and in-person training all over the world. Mr Glover has been teaching for more than 32 years and has published several books on Vedic Mathematics for teaching in school.

During his interactive session, Mr Glover shared on the importance, usefulness and efficiency of Vedic Mathematics in teaching children of pre-primary and primary levels. He also showed that there are various ways a problem can be solved and emphasised that each student will develop his/her own

MGCUV Peace Day reinstates need for universal brotherhood

GIIS strongly follows the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi through Class 5 students deeply impacted students and teachers with the Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Universal Values (MGCUV). their skit on 11-year-old Japanese girl, Sadako Sasaki, who died Students at GIIS Ahmedabad Campus observed Peace Day on of leukaemia caused by the radiation from the atomic attack. 21 September 2016 by remembering the victims of Hiroshima Sadako is well known around the world as the girl who folded and Nagasaki, cities where atomic bombs were dropped during 1,000 paper origami cranes in an attempt to have her wish of World War II. simply living granted. She has since become a symbol of the impact of nuclear war and is considered a heroine for many who champion for universal peace. The students also came together to sing ‘Aman ke liye…’, as well as present paper cranes to the school’s housekeeping staff.

In a gesture to spread peace and equality, the students also visited Little Angels School for underprivileged students to spend the day with them. GIIS students presented each child with a paper crane and also taught the children origami, painting and dancing. The warmth, love and attention the students gave these children showed that even the smallest gesture of goodwill could bring a smile on someone’s face!

The day was an important reminder that ‘an eye for an eye makes the world blind’.

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Celebrating ‘GIIS @ 15’ with achievers during Global School Awards 2016

GIIS recognised the hard work and contributions of its The event started with a video highlighting the journey of stakeholders at the Global School Awards 2016 on 17 GIIS from its humble beginnings to its expansion and plans September 2016. Held for the first time at the impressive Star for the future. Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and Co-Founder Vista theatre in Singapore, the annual event brought together of Global Schools Foundation then further elaborated on students, parents, and staff for an afternoon of celebration and this vision in his opening address as he spoke about various recognition. educational milestones and developmental initiatives.

This year’s ceremony also marked the beginning of the 15th year “In 2017, we will step into the next phase in the school’s of GIIS’ establishment since its inauguration on 18 September growth. We intend to strengthen our students with a world 2002 at the original Mount Sophia campus in Singapore. To mark class infrastructure,” said Mr Temurnikar. He also mentioned the special occasion, GIIS honoured patrons who have been with plans to implement the use of technology in the classrooms the school since its early years, as well as students and staff who and encourage new methods of teaching to enhance have demonstrated excellence in their domains. students’ learning outcomes.

“In 2017, we will step into the next phase in the school’s growth. With new campuses, we intend to strengthen our students with a world class infrastructure.” - Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and Co-Founder of Global Schools Foundation

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Guest of honour, Mr Krishna Ramachandra, Managing Director of Duane Morrie & Selvam LLP then congratulated GIIS on its success and praised the school’s excellent educational processes and visionary teaching strategies. “Commitment, opportunity, respect, and education are invaluable in this day and age, as they are key components for the holistic development of students, “ said Mr Ramachandra.

Joining the other dignitaries on stage were Mr Manoj Tiwari, renowned Bhojpuri actor and Minister of Parliament in Northeast Delhi; and Mr Akash Mehta, Senior Partner at Samena Capital. They both helped to give out the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam GIIS Award for Academic Proficiency, Dr L M Singhvi GIIS Ambassador Asia Responsible Award, Mahatma Gandhi GIIS Extra Mile Award, GIIS Star Award, GIIS Long Service Award and many others as well. Entrepreneurship The ceremony then ended with vibrant performances from the Awar d 2016 students from all three campuses in Singapore.

GIIS in Singapore received the prestigious Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award (AREA) 2016 under the ‘Investment in People’ category at a gala event held on 24 June 2016 at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore.

Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and Co-Founder, Global Schools Foundation, was there to receive the award from Prof Datuk Seri Dr Victor Vee, Former Chairman of Tourism Malaysia and Advisor to Enterprise Asia, and Dato’ William Ng, President of Enterprise Asia. Mr Temurnikar was accompanied by Mr B G Shenoy, Director, GCEE; Ms Madhu Khanna, Principal of GIIS Queenstown Campus; Mr C V K Sastry, Vice Principal of GIIS East Coast Campus; Ms Savinder Rooprai, Vice Principal of GIIS Balestier Campus; and members of the management team at GIIS.

“Winning this award is not just a recognition of our efforts but also a challenge for us to further our advocacy in recognising talents and helping them grow in the organisation as well,” said Mr Temurnikar.

The AREA Award recognises companies’ leadership, sincerity and ongoing commitment in providing apt training and a conducive environment for individuals to grow in their organisation.

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Golden Peacock Award at 16th London Global Convention

GIIS was awarded the prestigious Golden Peacock Award differentiator that helps the school make innovation a daily 2016 for Innovation Management by the Institute of Directors practice at GIIS. M2I2 involves cross-functional teams of leaders, (IOD) India. The awards were a part of the annual 16th London staff, faculty, students, and parents for generating, Global Convention on Corporate Governance & Sustainability communicating and implementing new ideas. held from 17 to 20 October 2016 and organised by IOD India. GIIS is proud to have shared the winning space with organisations The award was presented to Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and like IBM Corporation (USA), Doha Bank (Qatar, UAE), and Levi Co-Founder, Global Schools Foundation. Other executive Strauss & Co. (USA), among others. members present from GIIS included Mr Rohit Ambekar, Director of Business and Strategy; Mr B G Shenoy, Director, GCEE; and Ms Madhu Khanna, Principal of GIIS Queenstown Campus, Singapore.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr Temurnikar said, “GIIS has implemented more than 200 innovations in the past two years, of which 85 have been recognised by various award bodies. Innovation is a daily practice that contributes positively to learning outcomes.”

As an educational institute with a strong focus on innovation, this is indeed a proud moment for GIIS. The Multiple Mechanisms for Institutionalising Innovation (M2I2) is its unique

GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus honoured WItH WES Awards

In the two-day 7th World Education Summit (WES) organised in Delhi, GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus was recognised at the award ceremony for Global Collaborative Learning Initiative. Mr HS Khalsa, Principal of GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus; and Mr Manoj Nair, Country Director – GIIS (Malaysia), received a trophy and certificate at the ceremony.

The WES Awards provide annual recognition to outstanding contributions in the education consortium community. These awards recognise distinctive, technological innovations, notable courses, and exemplary leaders in education worldwide. It recognises the contributions of educators who have published a paper on an idea that is used for student learning over a sustained period.

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Phonics workshop for parents

A phonics workshop was organised for parents of Kindergarten students on 25 June 2016. The session was planned in an effort to cultivate a three-way beneficial partnership between teacher, parent and child. GIIS firmly believes that parents play an important role in shaping a child’s education path.

The fun and interactive session had parents Celebrating 10 years of ‘go back to school’ to learn about the excellence phonics system. They were guided through the alphabet and learnt the correct phonetic The Secondary Annual Day was held on sounds associated with each letter. Activities 22 July 2016 to celebrate 10 years of were also planned to reinforce what had excellence at GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus. been taught. At the end of the session, the The theme for the day was ‘Celebration’ parents were guided through the and saw the secondary students set the Kindergarten syllabus so that they can have stage ablaze with their power packed to better understanding about their role in performances of music, dance and this educational partnership with their elaborate costumes. children and their teachers.

Parents’ take on 9 Gems

Parents from GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus share their experience of implementing 9 Gems at home.

The 9 Gems framework has added to the We encourage our son to be creative by The initiatives taken towards the 9 Gems are development of Viyashenn’s character and giving him projects to complete at home good. They have helped Pritika develop vital personality. The positive approach by and creating activities to encourage personality characteristics. She has more teachers in encouraging students to creativity and innovation. We also self-confidence, and her manners and participate in school events has generated encourage him to come up with tasks that etiquette have improved. She also takes a lot of excitement and expectation for he can engage in and earn money so as initiative and has acquired the values of upcoming activities in school. The creative to develop his entrepreneurial skills. The 9 sharing. We give a lot of importance to family approach has kindled his curiosity in Gems tools have helped him develop his values, especially in respecting elders. She learning. We have a similar approach at personality, although we have not been has been taking up more leadership roles in home. Learning ought to take place in able to implement 100% of these tools at the family, such as by helping to prepare the interesting ways and we encourage this home. grocery shopping list. We hope the school curiosity and interest, both in and out of can encourage more sports and extra- school activities. We enjoy playing board - Mr Karamjit Singh, curricular activities in the 9 Gems. games, taking jungle walks and spending Father of Banerjeet Daik Singh (Class 5) lots of time chatting together in this - Ms Renuka Kamalanathan, aspect. Mother of Pritika Vijayanatharan (Class 6)

- Ms Veni Samy and Mr Jayasuria, Parents of Viyashenn (Class 2)

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GIIS student wins ‘The Young Mayor’ award in Aashay spent valuable time campaigning Activistar Competition Bringing hope to across all three GIIS campuses in Singapore humanity for the cause and received overwhelming Visshal Natarajan from Class 9 at GIIS support. On 31 July 2016, 33 students from Queenstown Campus won ‘The Young GIIS students have long been the school participated in the Hair for Hope Mayor’ award in the junior category at the participating in the annual Hair for main event. The participants were aged Activistar Competition. There were five Hope, a charity event that encourages seven to 17 and included six girls. Together, other students from GIIS that also people to shave off their hair in order to the group managed to raise S$3,898.50 for participated in the competition. The raise funds to support children affected the Children’s Cancer Foundation in innovative competition saw students being by cancer. This year, Aashay Chouhan Singapore. The act of shaving their heads guided through processes of what makes a from Class 12 of GIIS Queenstown for the cause is a symbolic gesture that town liveable and what challenges a town Campus started an initiative to enrol as shows children ill with cancer and their faces during urban planning. This year, the many students as possible for this families that they are not fighting this competition was based around planning a noble cause. disease alone. better township for Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The GIIS team, ‘Walikotas of Jakarta’ (Mayors of Jakarta), managed to progress through the competition and three students were selected for a final presentation. First and second runners up were presented to Urban Planners 2016 and Walikotas of Jakarta, both from GIIS Queenstown Campus.

Urban Planners 2016 Mohandas Pai inspires with words of wisdom past 200 years. His lecture was followed by a lively panel discussion with students Chairman of the Manipal Global from Class 12. Many interesting questions Education Services, Mr Mohandas Pai, were asked and Mr Pai replied with visited GIIS Queenstown Campus on 20 practical and thought-provoking answers. July 2016 for the GIIS Leadership It was meaningful hearing these words Lecture Series. Mr Pai engaged the from Mr Pai, a person who has contributed audience with his speech that elaborated significantly to the areas of education, Walikotas of Jakarta on the advancement of mankind over the finance, and information technology.

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hand-woven fabric. In 1918, Gandhi started a movement for Khadi as a relief programme for the poor masses living in India’s villages. The intricate models reflected the in-depth research students had put in to show how Khadi has changed, developed and been commercialised over time. From more than 1,000 models, teachers finalised 96 models from Queenstown campus, 21 from Balestier campus and 30 from East Coast campus for exhibition.

Besides the model making competition, the Humanities department conducted an Commemorating Gandhi cum Street Play Competition for GIIS inter-campus ‘Street Play’ competition on International Day of students from all three GIIS campuses in based on one theme. The teams from the Non-violence Singapore on 6 October 2016. different campuses depicted the struggles Indians went through on their path to As pioneers of peace education, GIIS Students from classes 4 to 10 participated freedom in an educational manner that Queenstown Campus commemorated in a model making exhibition based on the was interesting and informative for all Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary on theme of ‘Knowing your roots from the students. A panel of judges awarded GIIS the International Day of Nonviolence by treasury of the past – Khadi through the Queenstown Campus with first prize for organising a Social Science Exhibition years’. Khadi is hand spun and the ‘Street Play’ competition.

College East, Stamford American School, Tanglin Trust School, St Joseph International School, Temasek Junior The champion for College, PCF Sparkle Tots, Roslin Primary each category is as follows: School, Loyang Secondary School and Queenstown Primary School. Under 16: Chess tournament Vaishnav M, NPS International School witnesses participation Under 14: from 16 schools Austin Isaac, GIIS East Coast Campus GIIS East Coast Campus hosted the second edition of the GIIS Open Chess Under 12: Tournament on 22 October 2016 for U-7, Idhikash J, GIIS Balestier Campus 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and U-16 boys and girls. This year’s competition was fiercer than Under 10: before with 121 students from 16 schools Shravann Suryaa VP, Roslin Primary School competing, as compared to only 11 schools from the year before. Under 9: Shubh Anuj Jain, GIIS Balestier Campus The participating schools were: GIIS East Coast Campus, GIIS Queenstown Under 8: Campus, GIIS Balestier Campus, NPS Pritish Burman Ray, NPS International School International School, Singapore American School, Canadian International School, Under 7: United World College Dover, United World Vedant Virkar, GIIS Balestier Campus

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Bonding ties special co-op that provided schoolbooks at Family Day 2016 and popular Malaysian snacks to students to generate extra profit. Family Day 2016 – Innovation & Enterprise Day was celebrated on 14 October 2016 at GIIS East Coast GIIS East Coast Campus. The event was organised to provide a platform for bonding Co-op Club activities between parent and child to think, create and inspire. There were several A trip with a difference The GIIS East Coast Campus Co-op competitions organised across the levels to Club is formed by GIIS East Coast strengthen familial bonds. The day began On 17 August 2016, 13 students from Class Campus with the help and support with students from classes 1 to 10 engaging 10 of GIIS East Coast Campus departed to from Singapore National Co-operative in a mass activity in their classrooms. Then Penang, Malaysia for a three-day trip to Federation (SNCF). The club’s parents and children competed in ‘Brain enlighten themselves with the mechanics of activities are offered to all students in Axe’ and ‘Are you smarter than a GIISian?’ co-operatives in the schools there. the school and it allows a safe – games that tested their intellect. There Co-operatives are small businesses run in environment for students to hangout were also many other games that families its entirety by students, with teachers and pursue entrepreneurial interest in participated in, such as ‘Dollies Go Green’ helping to supervise and provide assistance students. and ‘Limelight’. Parents also worked and guidance when required. The main together to set up numerous stalls to sell objective of the trip was to learn The GIIS East Coast Campus Co-op jewellery, apparel and food. entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Club sells creative products made by students, low cost stationery and The students visited three schools: even organic vegetables. The club St George’s Girls School, MRSM Kepala also aims to provide assistance to Batas School and SMKA (P) ALMashoor charity organisations through profits School. At these schools, the student earned from sales. As the discovered various co-op set-ups, such as co-operative is run by students for co-op stationery shop, canteen, marts, etc. students, serving the needs of St George’s Girls School shared about students is the co-op’s main goal. The their special section for blind students in GIIS East Coast Campus Co-op Club their co-op, MRSM Kepala Batas School comprises three major business shared their entrepreneur specialty of models: Running a Snack Shop, creating their own three scents of perfume Veggie & Fruits Dukan, and Creative made solely from pure herbs, and SMKA Products and Stationery Shop. (P) ALMashoor School shared about their

International Fiesta celebrates cultural diversity and 6 portrayed the spirit of To encourage students to accept, embrace internationalism through sports around the and celebrate cultural diversity, and to foster world, as well as presented a skit that sensitivity towards members of the talked about three distinguished female international community, GIIS Balestier scientists from Poland and USA. The Campus organised an International Fiesta enterprising students also set up game on 26 August 2016. stalls for the day that were visited by both the students and parents. Parents also The fiesta began with classes 1 to 4 chipped in for International Fiesta by presenting on different countries from other setting up food stalls to sell popular continents. Then, students from classes 5 cuisines from around the world.

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Lantern painting for the school in the group round at this mid-autumn celebrations prestigious platform. in Chinatown The students presented on environmental On 28 August 2016, a group of students problems and focused on the issue of from GIIS Balestier Campus had a chance carbon footprint and also talked about the to express their artistic flair in a Lantern simple things mankind can do to protect Painting Competition held at the Chinatown the environment. The judges then posed Mid-Autumn Festival of 2016. The students questions to the presenters who had to paint the surface of a Chinese responded enthusiastically and wisely. It lantern, which took a considerable amount made the whole session informative and of skill due to its curved shape and thin lively. paper. This did not deter the students, however, and they emerged victorious in the The programme concluded with an award competition. Vaishvi of Class 2 bagged a ceremony, where GIIS Balestier Campus consolation prize in Category B, and Tansha won second prize and brought home gold Surendra of Class 6 bagged a creative certificates and cash prizes of S$100 each. award and consolation prize in Category C. Second place for Guest of honour, Ms Manuela Bruntraeger students in SEF Oratory who is Miss Earth 2016, presented the Competition awards to the winners and also encouraged the students to continue Students from GIIS Balestier Campus took caring for the environment through her part in the Scholastic Environment Fund inspiring speech. (SEF) Oratory Competition at the ISS International School in Singapore on 3 SEF’s mission is to encourage families and September 2016. Ananth Madhusudhanan societies to help make the earth greener. from Class 6 was shortlisted for the final Such competitions are held annually to individual round, while Pavananjali from raise global awareness about the Class 5, Janesha from Class 4 and Adeep environment and to foster a healthy Dev Srivastava from Class 6 represented respect for the earth in children.

Singapore Kindness Mission, Singapore on 26 August 2016. Movement with GIIS Kindergarten students presented a skit, and students students from classes 5 and 6 then had the opportunity to interact with the elderly Fostering values of kindness and residents. The residents played games, and graciousness is a part of the GIIS 9 Gems shared nostalgic memories with the model. For the island-wide Singapore students in return. They were extremely Kindness Movement, GIIS Balestier happy to have attended the event and were Campus students organised a visit to the also presented goody bags and a gift elderly members from Sree Narayan hamper from the iCare programme.

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GIIS students contribute Inter-school competition There were a variety of competitions for to community on International Day of the day, such as poster making, group Non-violence dancing, group singing, and putting on a Community Connection, Care & Conserve is skit that really brought out the students’ one of the 9 Gems under a dynamic In observance of the International Day of talents. The valedictory ceremony was framework of holistic learning that meets Nonviolence, which also marks the birth filled with enthusiasm and exhilaration the changing needs of students in GIIS. All anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, GIIS as results were announced. All the students are encouraged to take part in Abu Dhabi Campus organised its very participating schools were able to bring community initiatives launched by the first inter-school competition, which was home trophies, goody bags, and joyful school and contribute to the community held on 6 October 2016. More than 250 memories of the day. Mr Amol Vaidya, they are living in. As a part of the Ramadan students from nine Indian curriculum Director of Operations, commended Community Drive, students donated schools in Abu Dhabi participated in the the meticulous efforts of the organising clothes, shoes, milk and juice to the needy. competitions. committee and congratulated the teams The clothes and shoes were donated to the for their ardent participation. Red Crescent of the Baniyas Branch, and Principal Mr Ramesh Mudgal welcomed milk and juice were donated to the China guests and judges to the occasion These competitions instilled confidence, camp located in Baniyas (Abu Dhabi). before he introduced the teams from provided a platform for self-development, various schools. Business Development and helped develop a sense of respect Manager, Mr Rajendran, also spoke on towards peace, harmony and nonviolence the importance of peace and in the mind of every participant. nonviolence in today’s world.

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Teacher’s Day celebrations First Investiture invested into their new positions with the Ceremony handing over of badges. Mr Gupta, in his In recognition of the contributions made by address to the students, emphasised the the teachers, GIIS Abu Dhabi Campus focus GIIS has on developing leadership celebrated Teacher’s Day with fun and GIIS Abu Dhabi Campus conducted its skills in each student. Principal Mr Mudgal fervour on 5 September 2016. Students first Investiture Ceremony on 11 May then administered the oath into office. from classes 4 to 8 organised a scintillating 2016. The event was graced by Mr Kamal Head Boy Gokul Krishna Pandian cultural programme to felicitate the teachers. Gupta, COO of Global Schools presented his acceptance speech on Ms Parool Singh started the programme off Foundation; Mr Amol Vaidya, Director of behalf of the entire student body. Aarushi with a welcome speech. This was followed Operations; Mr Ramesh Mudgal, Principal Gupta, Head Girl, then gave her thanks by a group song and a short speech by of GIIS Abu Dhabi Campus; and senior before the end of the event. It was clear Joseph of Class 8, who thanked the teachers leaders from the school’s management that there was pride and happiness for playing a pivotal role in shaping their committee. Members of the newly among the parents whose children had future and making them responsible citizens appointed Student Council were then received a badge of honour. of tomorrow. He also expressed his gratitude for the teachers who were always there for their students. There was then a dance by students of classes 3 and 5, and a skit that rightly showed the influential role of teachers UsE the internet wisely in shaping the lives of students. As a token of appreciation to the teachers, the students presented them with a handmade card. A presentation on ‘Internet Security for Management also presented teachers with a Students’ was conducted by the gift as a special gesture in recognition of their Community Police on 25 May 2016 for service. Principal Mr Ramesh Mudgal then students of classes 6 to 8. The elaborate gave a short speech and encouraged the presentation was an eye-opener and students to renew their vows to work hard to extremely informative on the real dangers their teachers. of using social networking sites. The students were told that while using such sites was entertaining, they had to exercise caution when dealing with strangers on the internet, as well as be weary of sites that asked for personal information.

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Bird watching trip for students at Renowned Indian 3G Team earthen pot, and is credited with Kasai Rinkai Park performs ‘live’ for popularising the instrument. He was students honoured with the Padma Shri in 2002 GIIS Tokyo Campus students had the and the Padma Bhushan in 2014. Mr opportunity to go bird watching at Kasai On 13 April 2016, students at GIIS Tokyo Selvaganesh, his son, is an Indian Rinkai Park on 2 July 2016. Teachers of Campus were treated to a spellbinding percussionist working in the Carnatic Class 1, Ms Aditi Patki and Ms Itako, along ‘live’ performance by India’s famous 3G tradition and is one of the leading Kanjira with a few parents, accompanied the Team. (South Indian frame drum) players of his students on the trip. During the tour, the generation. students were able to spot a number of bird The prominent Indian 3G Team comprises species, such as the egret, cormorant, Padma Bhushan, Vikku Vinayakram, his After the concert was a workshop by the grebe, black-tailed gull, black crow, tree son V Selvaganesh, and his grandson, S team for students of classes 4 and above. sparrow, starling and more. The tour also Swaminathan. Mr Vinaykram is a Grammy The students were also able to ask Mr gave the students an opportunity to learn award winning Indian percussionist. He Vinayakram questions in an interactive the Japanese names and interesting facts plays Carnatic music with the ghatam, an session. about the birds.

lead to fatal accidents. The workshop presented data about road accidents in the Guest Lecture Programme country and encouraged students to realise that just paying attention to road on Drone Technology situations could mean saving their own lives. It was discovered that being GIIS Tokyo Campus organised a Guest impatient on the road was a main cause of Lecture Programme on Drone Technology accidents. The students were also for students of classes 5 to 12 in June informed about mandatory, cautionary and 2016. The programme was conducted by informative traffic signals. Mr Mandar Shendge, a senior manager in an IT company located in Tokyo, where he Traffic drill teaches Ms Ushiro then explained various traffic specialises in Drone Technology. students road safety signals and their significance. She also educated the students on rules for bicycle Mr Shendge used his time to speak Students learnt about safety on the road riding on the road and the importance of about the technology in detail, informing during a traffic drill organised on 4 July helmet usage. students on what drones are, how they 2016. Ms Tanaka, Ms Ushiro, and Ms Aoki are made and the potential future of the of the Kasai Traffic Police Department The engrossing session was definitely an technology. After the presentation, he were in attendance to instruct, enriching one for students, as well as a showed a video on how drones fly and demonstrate and educate on various great reminder to all to remember to be their wide applications in various fields. It traffic drills. The workshop highlighted the safe when they travel. was mentioned in the presentation that importance of taking a whole-of-service drones are especially used by farmers in approach to road safety education. It India to spray pesticides on large areas, featured real life experiences of children so as to reduce the amount of manual and families, and addressed local road labour needed. The programme ended safety needs and concerns. with a Q&A session where curious students had their many queries The session was aimed at showing answered by Mr Shendge. students that ignorance on the road can

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Annual Sports Meet shows talents of GIIS students

The Annual Sports Meet of GIIS Tokyo Campus was held at Shinden Elementary School in Nishikasai, Edogawa-ku on 5 June 2016. Mr Takayuki Honda and Mr Tadahiro Tramura from the Security Department of Kasai Police Station were guests of honour for the classes 3 to 12 event, while Martial Artist Mr Angelo Fun fieldtrips across complete from start to finish. Jefferson graced the event as guest of Tokyo for students honour for the kindergarteners, and classes For classes 6 to 12, the students visited 1 and 2 event. Students from GIIS Tokyo Campus went The National Diet, which is Japan’s on enjoyable fieldtrips to various parliament and is located in Chiyoda, In the kindergarteners, and classes 1 and 2 attractions in Tokyo this year. The fieldtrips Tokyo. It is composed of a lower house event, the students participated in PT give students a chance to learn beyond called the House of Representatives, and displays and various class races. For the the classroom and explore their world by an upper house called the House of older classes, the event began with a march broadening their horizons. Councillors. The students thoroughly past of all four houses, Chrysanthemum, enjoyed the visit and learnt interesting Hibiscus, Orchid and Sunflower. This was The young Kindergarten students went on facts about parliament. followed by a relay race, yoga session, an educational trip to Ueno Zoo (Onshi karate session, and various other races for Ueno Dōbutsun), a 35-acre zoo. It is The students then later visited the famous the classes from 3 to 12. The end of the Japan’s oldest zoo that opened in March Edo-Tokyo Museum, which exhibits programme saw the guests of honour 1882, and is located in Ueno Park, a large artefacts relating to the history of Tokyo awarding medals and trophies to the urban park home to museums, a small during the Edo period. Established in winners. amusement park, and other attractions. 1993, the main features of the permanent exhibitions include the life-size replica of Best House Students from classes 1 to 5 went to the Nihonbashi, a bridge that led into Edo; Winner: Chrysanthemum House Anderson Athletic Park in Chiba, where Nakamura-za, one of the three main First runner-up: Hibiscus House they were challenged in their athletic kabuki theatres of the Edo period; and abilities. There were many challenges in scale models of towns and buildings from Best March Past the athletic path that took several hours to the Edo, Meiji, and Shōwa periods. Winner: Orchid House First runner-up: Chrysanthemum House

Celebrating India’s 70th Independence Day with fervour

Students from GIIS Tokyo Campus took part in splendid celebrations for India’s 70th Independence Day at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo. The participating students put up impressive and mesmerising performances during the event that garnered praises from Honourable Ambassador, HE Mr Sujan R Chinoy. The students also sang a well-known Hindi patriotic song, ‘Aarambh then read the Hon’ble President of Hai Prachand’, from the 2009 movie, India’s address to the nation. Members ‘Gulaal’. of the audience were also shown a short video on the government of After the flag hoisting by Mr Chinoy and the India’s projected various schemes and singing of the national anthem, Mr Chinoy programmes for the future.

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GIIS students bag first place in singing competition

Students from GIIS Ahmedabad Campus placed first in the Bharat Vikas Parishad interschool patriotic song competition that saw participation from 35 schools. The Bharat Vikas Parishad in a non-profit organisation that aims to conserve Indian culture with traditional Hindi music and Indian musical instruments. During the ‘GIIS BANK’ teaches brought in pay slips, chequebooks and competition, only Indian instruments could Kindergarteners real bundles of cash to demonstrate the be used. Ravi Patadiya, the school’s music process of withdrawing and depositing teacher, composed the song sung by the life skills cash, as well as making transactions with students, with inputs from percussionist a bank teller. The highlight was, of William Christian. GIIS Ahmedabad Campus The young Kindergarten students of GIIS course, the ATM. The teachers creatively is proud of the students’ victorious Ahmedabad Campus were in for a designed a box to look like an ATM, with achievement! surprise when they visited the school’s AV slots cut for children to put in their debit room and found that a bank had taken card and to collect their cash. The over. ‘GIIS BANK’ was an initiative by teachers also used an iPad for the ATM’s teachers to acquaint the young students screen. The children were then instructed with the concept of banking and to show to make a withdrawal by punching in them a practical demonstration of how a their PIN number. bank operates. The real-life demonstration in a safe ‘GIIS BANK’ contained all the workings of learning environment definitely piqued the a real bank with tellers, bank counters, interest of the children and enabled them and even an ATM! The teachers also to quickly pick up the basics of banking.

campuses. This gem focuses on nurturing empathy, building a green environment, and helping the underprivileged. It is through this initiative that students hope to contribute in their own way to the betterment of the environment.

Pledging to plant more trees for a greener tomorrow

Students from GIIS Ahmedabad Campus have initiated a campaign and pledged to plant tree saplings in and around the school campus. About 150 saplings have already been planted in the school’s front garden and are carefully looked after daily. ‘Community Connection, Care & Concern’ is one of the 9 Gems, a holistic learning framework followed by all students in GIIS

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Heralding a new cadre

Newly elected members of the Student Council for the academic year of 2016-2017 were sworn into office at the Investiture Ceremony on 4 July 2016. Guest of honour, Ms Gomathi H, a leading scientist at ISRO, Bengaluru, presided over the event, along with Principal Mr Ganesh Sharma; Ms Preetha D’Mello, National Resource Co-ordinator Pre-Primary; Ms Aracha Sina, Academic Co-ordinator; and other teachers.

Ms Gomathi addressed the Student Council Academic achievements awards handed out to the winners of and congratulated the new members for awarded at Annual Mathathon 2015 and the Written and Oral their new posts. She also emphasised the Prize Day Spelling Bee contests, as well as need for the student leaders to have certificates of merit presented to the discipline and a sense of responsibility, and School and Zone rank holders of the to be motivators to the entire student body. The hard work put in by students in the International English Olympiad from the academic year of 2015-2016 was Science Olympiad Foundation. Best recognised and felicitated at GIIS Performers of the previous academic year, Bengaluru Campus’ Annual Prize Day. The as well as students holding a 100 percent ceremony saw a handful of awards being attendance record were also awarded on handed out to the students, such as this joyous occasion. It has been a great participation certificates for their pleasure for the teachers at GIIS completion of the Helen O’Grady Program Bengaluru Campus to mentor and that helps children with their motivate these students to push their communication, listening and boundaries to achieve great academic conversational skills. There were also excellence.

(UNGA-DISEC), the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), United Nations Environmental Programme and the South Asian Association for Region Cooperation.

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Young minds assemble at paramount importance. Holding MUN, MUN to resolve issues of which is a simulation of United Nations, global concern is a pioneering step taken by the campus towards sensitising students about pressing global issues, as well as The first edition of the GIIS Model United to add new dimension to the holistic Nations (MUN) Conference was held on 15 development of children. July 2016 at GIIS Chinchwad Campus. The two-day conference, themed ‘We are There were more than 170 participating the WORLD’, was held to debate and delegates in five committees, the discuss issues of international concern for United Nations General Assembly: which intervention of future leaders is of Disarmament and International Security

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... Continued from “Young minds assemble at MUN to resolve issues of global concern”

At the inaugural ceremony, the school choir sang the Michael Jackson hit, ‘We are the World’, before Chief Guest, Celebrating Hindi Diwas Linguistics workshop Ms Shweta Innani, Assistant Vice for parents President of Credit Suisse addressed Students at GIIS Noida Campus the conference. In attendance were celebrated Hindi Diwas (day) over the Language skills, an important pillar of also Principal Dr Amrita Vohra, course of two days. The celebration is to learning for Global Montessori Plus Vice Principal Ms Radhika Rele, Ms promote the use of Hindi and to enhance pedagogy, is introduced to students in a Vaishali Borde, National Head, Global writing and reciting skills in the language. sequential pattern. To familiarise parents Schools Foundation – CCA & Early The young kindergarten and nursery with this learning framework, a workshop on Years, and other members of the students celebrated the occasion with phonics and language was organised for Executive Board. participation in Chaupayi Vachan and a parents of GIIS Noida Campus. Ms Rachna Hindi poem recitation competition. For Jain, Academic Co-ordinator, Pre-Primary, The conference then saw the older students in classes 1 to 9, inter- taught the workshop and used real life case participating delegates discuss the house competitions were organised based studies to emphasise the various aspects of Jaffna issue, Nuclear Proliferation in the on a theme. Students from classes 6 to 9 language learning. She then explained how Indian Subcontinent and Southeast also performed their award-winning phonics can help a child recognise words Asia, the territorial disputes between performance of Nukad Natak at the and develop their reading skills more SAARC Nations, and many other Interschool Literacy Competition held at quickly. Ms Jain also shared tips and tricks relevant concerns challenging the Sapphire International School, Noida. that will help children develop a strong ​ world today. understanding of the language.

The conference concluded with the Valedictory Ceremony where awards were handed out for Best Delegate, Special Mention and High Commendation for each committee. Tournament held at the Alpine Academy. A Mr Shrivardhan Gadgil, CEO and total of 16 schools participated in the Director of BHTC was present at this gruelling and exhilarating game. The girls’ occasion. team of eight played skilfully and won a match against JJPS School. In the finals, GIIS Indore Campus faced off against IPS Academy and our team managed to win with a score of 3 goals versus 1 goal. GIIS Indore Campus was awarded second runners up in the tournament.

Girls’ Netball Team brings laurels at SGFI Interschool Netball Tournament The girls’ netball team at GIIS Indore Campus did the school proud at the recent SGFI Interschool Netball

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The recognition further amplifies the Community helpers no school’s pioneering efforts in introducing longer strangers technology in classrooms and leveraging on it to deliver lesson plans, redesign With an aim to enhance students’ social learning spaces, restructure curriculum, development skills, GIIS Indore Campus reinvent pedagogy and help students to celebrated ‘Community Helpers Day’ to connect with the world, thereby nurturing show gratitude and appreciation to the them to become true global citizens. community helpers. The celebrations began with a special morning assembly conducted In partnership with Microsoft, the school by pre-primary students, who collaborated provides valuable insights and feedback in teams to reflect upon the importance of on new educational products to ensure the community helpers’ service. After this the school is able to introduce the newest were skits by the students that showed why and most beneficial products for teachers respect has to be given to everyone in the Microsoft selects GIIS and students to use. community. The activities helped build confidence and raise respectful manners in Indore Campus as Microsoft Showcase Schools are a global everyone. ‘Showcase School’ community of more than 800 schools engaged in digital transformation to GIIS Indore Campus has been identified improve teaching and learning. Showcase as a ‘Microsoft Showcase School’ for the Schools create immersive and inclusive academic year 2016-2017, in recognition experiences that inspire lifelong learning, of being an impactful global educator that stimulating development of essential life is always pushing boundaries in learning skills so students are empowered to with creativity and technology. achieve more.

Celebrating unleash their energies into the yogic International Yoga Day asanas of spirituality and healing. Mr Dinesh Patel introduced the crowd to Students from GIIS Indore Campus paid the world of yoga and its significance tribute to the ancient Indian science of before leading demonstrations in various exercise and healing with great yogasanas and their benefits in daily life. enthusiasm on International Yoga Day. Celebrations started as early as 6.45am on 21 June 2016 at the campus. There was a huge turnout of teachers, students, and even parents, who came together to

APPSCON Competition. The competition required participants to create an Android-enabled mobile application and present it to a panel of judges through a presentation. Class 10 students, Aayush Vaghani, Jitendra D. Choudhary, Jitendra P. Choudhary, and Yash Suthar, beat nine other teams from First place awarded to nine schools with their innovative app, GIIS students in mobile The S.O.S Defender. Their winning app app competition was created to help protect the vulnerable. GIIS Surat Campus Four students at GIIS Surat Campus were congratulates the IT wizards for their awarded first place at the Interschool ingenuity!

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Today’s students have more options than ever when it comes to the academic pathways available to them. With so many possibilities from which to choose, how do you know which approach to education is the best fit? As it turns out, there’s no single factor that distinguishes us from our competition. Instead, there are 16 ways that GIIS shines as an education thought leader and unparalleled provider of quality learning opportunities.

The 9 (Nine) Gems GCEE

The needs of students are anything but static. Our award- We could easily coast on our reputation but doing so would winning holistic teaching method, the 9 (Nine) Gems, provides run counter to our mission. Instead, we established the a dynamic, integrated learning framework aimed at meeting Global Centre for Education Excellence (GCEE) to promote students where they are and continues to evolve with them as the ongoing quality of our academic offerings. From its they grow. It begins by supporting the development of values, founding in 2008, GCEE has been dedicated to continual ethics, discipline, creativity and personality in the earliest enhancement and improvement across all of our campuses educational years and shifts its focus to academic through the establishment of stellar standards and the achievement, leadership and entrepreneurial skills, and key encouragement of creative and effective teaching methods, competencies for vocational and career advancement as along with a monitored and measurable system. This has students progress into their secondary school years. resulted in accountability towards our goal of nurturing happy, well-rounded children. There’s a reason why the 9 (Nine) Gems approach is recognised as an international best practice and has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Innovation: It works!

7S Analysis

No discussion on accountability at GIIS is complete without mention of the 7S Analysis. This statistical model allows for the pre-emptive evaluation of student learning. While other schools are forced into reactive positions due to a lack of adequate tools for assessment, 7S Analysis guarantees that all of our students have action plans in place that are designed to help them reach their next levels of competency. Need more proof of the impact of 7S Analysis? We’ve seen a 14 percent rise in student performance since its debut.

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The purpose 4 of MGGIES is Corporate Social Responsibility to introduce The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is interwoven across the entire GIIS experience. quality Students are not only encouraged to participate in Community Action Service (CAS) and GIVE back education to programmes, but CAS service is a requirement. India’s most Perhaps this is no better evidenced than by the Mahatma Gandhi Global Indian Eklavya School remote tribal (MGGIES), a joint initiative of the Global Schools Foundation (GSF) and the state government of Gujarat, India. Its purpose is to introduce quality education to India’s most remote tribal regions. Other regions GIIS programmes that reinforce the campus-wide commitment to CSR also include Social Empowerment through Work and Action (SEWA) and CAS. CSR has become such an integral part of the GIIS ethos that it is no longer just something that students do – it has become a part of who they are.

Leadership Peace Curriculum Lecture Series Successfully navigating the many challenges facing society today GIIS’ extensive network allows for prominent experts in will take much more than a sharp mind. It also requires responsibility, their fields to come and openly discuss with the next kindness, harmony, empathy, integration and care, and a need for generation of thinkers and leaders at the GIIS Leadership leaders to nurture those traits in their fellow citizens. To that end, we Lecture Series. This popular initiative fosters an environment introduced our visionary Peace Curriculum, which aims to train ripe for innovation and creativity by providing students with students to “take on leadership roles as ambassadors of peace and the opportunity to challenge themselves against some of integrity”. today’s greatest minds. Cricket luminary Chandu Borde, Oscar and Grammy award-winning music composer AR Said Global Schools Foundation Chairman and Co-Founder Atul Rahman, Bollywood icon Hrithik Roshan, Indian economist Temurnikar, “There is no greater tool than education to enhance and the 22nd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) human dignity, promote a culture of nonviolence, and build lasting Dr D. Subbarao, and social activist Dr Laxmi Gautam are peace. Through education, we can craft new ways of living in just a handful of the esteemed speakers who have harmony with each other and the planet.” enlightened our students with their insights. Our Peace Curriculum has been widely lauded, with supporters including Mr Lee Kwang Boon, Vice President at the United Nations Association of Singapore, who recently advised students, “Never forget the values that you have learnt in this outstanding school. The skills you are acquiring through education don’t just enable you to do well, they enable you to do good. Education is vital for fostering global citizenship and building peaceful societies.”

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Entrepreneurship

From TEDx talks organised by the students themselves to entrepreneurship fairs, the spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and well at GIIS. A commitment to instilling critical thinking, creativity, communication, and decision-making and Our Happiness problem-solving skills is found across the Nine Gems, with Gem 1 (Leadership & Entrepreneurship) and Gem 3 Index prioritises a (Creativity and Innovation) specifically dedicated to stress-free supporting entrepreneurship. The Real World Challenges environment integral Convention (RWCC), GIIS Entrepreneurship Programme, and GIIS Comprehensive Creativity Development to learning and Programme (CCDP) all provide outstanding outlets for the 7 overall well-being. many aspiring entrepreneurs among us. Happiness Index

We are proud to have been declared the world’s most award-winning school in terms of academic excellence. But research shows that in order to achieve academic excellence, students must be primed to learn. We have Inter-GIIS Competitions found that the best way to ensure this mindset is to invest in their happiness. GIIS campuses are rich with talent. Inter-GIIS competitions Enter the GIIS Happiness Index. While quantifying in fields like the performing arts and athletics give students happiness may seem like a tall order, we set out to do from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to come together exactly that. From adding more green spaces to involving to acknowledge their strengths and celebrate with the parents and even grandparents, our Happiness Index diverse and cosmopolitan community in the school. prioritises a stress-free environment integral to learning and overall well-being.

Global Montessori Plus Community Integration Programme

No GIIS campus exists in a vacuum. While many of our It’s never too early to start cultivating a love of learning in contemporaries erect walls – metaphoric or otherwise – children. The Global Montessori Plus programme fuses a between students and their surroundings, we believe that preferred practice in early education with the world students are premier ambassadors for community renowned Montessori method to create an extraordinary engagement. Integration is therefore paramount, with learning environment geared to meet the social, emotional, students actively encouraged to participate in a range of intellectual and physical needs of children. In helping exercises, from community service to cultural programmes. students reach their fullest potential at an early age, we set them on a journey suspending short-term academic We are delighted to say we have been so successful in this success for a lifetime love of learning. respect that we were included in the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) publication, “Integration in Singapore Schools: A Best Practices Package”.

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12 Always aim at Universal Values complete harmony of thought and While the influence of Mahatma Gandhi, along with his word and deed. encouragement to “be the change you want to see”, can be Always aim experienced across the entire GIIS system, it is highlighted at the Global Indian Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Universal at purifying Values (MGCUV). GIIS campuses all over the world have your thoughts MGCUV centres, each devoted to imbuing students with and everything the great leader’s values and beliefs, which are just as applicable today as they were nearly a century ago. will be well.

Learning Models

Today’s students – and tomorrow’s leaders – require core competency in subjects, including English, Math and Science. Rigorous testing, STEM initiatives, and e-learning programmes like our pioneering initiative HeyMath! offer a combination of self-learning mechanisms and assessments all aimed at diagnosing a student’s learning outcomes.

Green Curriculum

Corporate social responsibility does not just apply to treating the people of this planet with care – it also applies to the planet itself. Our Green Curriculum unites students with local environmental organisations to work together on collaborative projects focused on conservation. Whether raising awareness about water usage or conducting research on how to improve electricity efficiency, GIIS M²I² students take on real and meaningful roles in the effort to save earth. Innovation does not happen spontaneously. It requires cultivation, which is where Multiple Mechanisms for Institutionalising Innovation (M²I²) enters the picture. This The fact that we have accomplished so much in our cutting-edge framework provides a relatively short history speaks of our ambition. We sustainable paradigm for inclusive growth. have been so widely acclaimed for excellence in Beginning with idea generation and these endeavours that this shows our extraordinary continuing through with the process of commitment. The GIIS of today looks different than the GIIS of formalising these ideas into initiatives, M²I² yesterday and the GIIS of tomorrow also promises to look ensures that student innovation is bolstered different than that of today. But one overarching principle every step of the way with guidance and remains for GIIS: while each of these parts is impressive on its own, together they form a uniquely symbiotic result, a whole input from our eminent faculty. that is greater than the sum of its parts in advancing our mission of nurturing global citizens. 43 BETTER FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER FUTURE

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Travel Arabian nights in Abu Dhabi

TOP Left GIIS’ newest campus is in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The world’s largest hand- Tall skyscrapers were unheard of just a couple of decades ago loomed carpet, the fastest roller coaster, the highest high tea, the tower TOP Right with the greatest lean and the largest cluster of cultural buildings The impressive Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is home to the of the 21st century, are just some of the things that make Abu Dhabi world’s largest hand-loomed carpet reminiscent of a city from the 1960’s cartoon, The Jestsons.

While Dubai has claimed territory as the major tourist destination Grand Marnier Souffle, and Chocolate Extravaganza are classics hub in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi does boast an not to be missed. almost equally comparable tourism infrastructure. The capital city Level 3, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri of UAE is located off the mainland on an island in the Persian Gulf, giving travellers here a rare opportunity to experience luxury in the city, at the beach and in the desert. ATTRACTIONS

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque EAT Conceived by the first president of the UAE, Sheik Zayed, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is able to accommodate 41,000 worshippers. Lebanese Flower It is also one of the few in the region that is open to non-Muslims as Lonely Planet named Lebanese Flower a ‘local legend’ and it is well. The interior of the mosque is even more impressive and is a easy to see why. Even with four outlets strewn across the city, and masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture and design. In the main opening hours from as early as 7am to 3am daily, large crowds prayer hall, three steel, gold, brass and crystal chandeliers sparkle pack the eateries through the day. Traditional favourites here with Swarovski crystals. The prayer hall also has the world’s largest include generous plates of mezze, including traditional favourites loomed carpet, made over two years by 1,200 craftsmen, that such as chicken livers, fried haloumi (cheese) and tabouli features a medallion design with elaborate arabesque motifs. (vegetarian tomato salad). Its biggest draw in recent years, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street however, is the shawarma, where large skewers of meat are grilled szgmc.ae in a vertical rotisserie. Chefs then slice of portions of meat and stuff them in a tortilla wrap dressed liberally with a garlic sauce. At the Khalidiya branch, about 1,500 shawarma are sold every night. Al Mina Fish Market Visit this branch at Al Manhal Area, Al Khalidiya Can a trip to the Middle East be really complete without a visit to their world-famous souks (marketplace)? Don’t miss your chance to visit Bord Eau some of the most stimulating enclaves in Abu Dhabi. One of the Abu Dhabi today is a cosmopolitan that welcomes visitors from more popular ones includes Al Mina Fish Market, a Tsukiji (Tokyo) all corners of the earth. Bord Eau, located in Shangri-La Hotel, Arabian comparative, located near the Dhow Harbour. The large fish Abu Dhabi, is a fine reflection of just some of the international market is a visual feast of colour with its neatly displayed rows of offerings available in this city. Diners repeatedly flock back to blue-grey prawns, orange-spotted trevally, blue-shelled crabs, red this award-winning French restaurant for its beautifully plated snappers, and a host more other unlikely seafood. For a truly French cuisine. Opt for the Blind Tasting Menus, a take on the memorable meal, select your choice of seafood to be gutted and Japanese’s omakase style of dining where chefs prepare menus prepared, as well spices from around the market. Hand the whole lot du jour, basing dishes around whatever fleeting fresh produce is over to the cooks at the back of the spice area, who will cook up a available to the restaurant that day. Be sure to order one of their fragrant seafood curry or simply grill the seasoned seafood. The signature dessert creations to end the meal. The Vanilla and finished dish is best enjoyed on the harbour outside. Dhow Harbour, Al Mina

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BOTTOM Gazelles and other wild animals roam free on Sir Bani Yas Island

GETTING THERE Abu Dhabi is served by the shopping malls for a fast and Abu Dhabi International efficient way to get around Airport, where there are 30 the city. The Temporary Card international and domestic (Dh5, valid for 14 days) is airlines that offer service to the most useful for visitors. 112 destinations in more Taxis are widely available than 40 countries, and non- and can be easily flagged stop services to all inhabited down by the side of the ACTIVITIES continents. Etihad Airways is road. Women travelling by the dominant airline at Abu themselves should look Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Dhabi International Airport out for the government- Take a spin around sand dunes as a modern nomad with a thrilling and has multiple flights monitored Abu Dhabi Taxi overnight desert safari. During the safari, expect an adrenaline filled to and from global cities that operates a ladies’ cab drive through some of the highest sand dunes in the UAE, and a such as, Bangalore, Kuala service. Call ahead at +971 stop at a camel farm. The day comes to an end with a sunset watch, Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo 600 535 353 for a booking. camel riding and sand boarding before a barbecue dinner with and many more. authentic Arabian belly dancing as entertainment. At nightfall, The easiest way to get to retreat to a traditional Bedouin style campsite in the middle of the the city centre is via public CLIMATE desert for a good night’s rest. transport. Look out for the Abu Dhabi is in a desert so abudhabi-desert-safari.com green and white A1 bus that expect higher temperatures departs from Terminals 1, 2 in the day and chillier Arabian Wildlife Park and 3 that runs 24 hours a temperatures at night. The Although mainly desert, Abu Dhabi is home to some incredible day at 40-minute intervals. best time to visit is in the wildlife. Some 10,000 free roaming animals alone can be found at Travel time to the city is spring and fall shoulder the Arabian Wildlife Park on Sir Bani Yas Island. The park takes up approximately 45 minutes, seasons. Wintertime about half of the island and features both indigenous and depending on traffic. from December to March endangered wildlife. Visitors to the park can embark on a 4X4 yields pleasant weather of adventure led by expert guides. Drive through the natural habitats mid-20s˚C to mid-10s˚C of cheetahs and flamingos for a glimpse of Mother Nature at hand. GETTING AROUND but demands a higher Apart from land creatures, visitors can also explore the deep blue The Abu Dhabi City Bus fluctuation of tourists. Off- with scuba diving and snorkelling sessions nearer the coast of the (dot.abudhabi.ae/en) peak season is in summer island. The coast also offers pearl diving, paddle boarding and day operates on 14 routes that where temperatures can trips by seaplane or by boat for fun for the whole family. traverse all of Abu Dhabi. reach a scalding 42˚C but it sirbaniyasisland.com Get the rechargeable smart means a tourist-free trip and card, Hafilat, from vending off-season prices at major machines at bus stops and attractions.

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Supporting the growth and development of the world’s future leaders, both in and out of the classrooms. GIIS’ past was bright but its future is even brighter, thanks to the enduring vision that has sustained the school – and its students – every step of the way.

The GIIS Journey: From small beginnings to great things

Of course, an idea is nothing without people to power it, and GIIS can largely credit its success to the direction of its esteemed Advisory Board. The Advisory Board not only called on its own internal wisdom in steering the school but was also open to input and encouragement from leaders and luminaries in their fields, including Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the late former Prime Minister Emeritus Lee Kuan Yew, Dr Ela Gandhi, Dr LM Singhvi, and many others.

Also responsible for the school’s tremendous success? Its committed faculty, which Chairman and Co-Founder Atul Temurnikar considers to be the “brain and soul” of the intuition, as well as the outstanding students and their supportive families who have believed in the GIIS mission and advanced it through their own remarkable contributions. Six International Baccalaureate world toppers and 18 near perfect scores in just 15 years speak for themselves. Perhaps there’s no better embodiment of this proverb than GIIS’ journey from humble origins to the dynamic, multi-campus school of today. What guided the school from its inception through now, GIIS v2.0 / The Expansion and what will continue to fuel its growth in the future? The answer can be summed up in one simple world: Vision. From start-up to The demand throughout Southeast Asia for GIIS’ innovative stronghold, here’s a closer look at the GIIS story. offerings is evident in the school’s meteoric growth and fast expansion. Part of GIIS’ allure was its seminal status as the very first school to offer both CBSE and IB curricula at its campuses. GIIS v1.0 / Start-up This expansion was accompanied by GIIS’ characteristic In September 2002, GIIS was in its inaugural year. Its first and only commitment to quality, which led to the founding of the Global campus at this time was at Mount Sophia in Singapore and held Centre of Education Excellence (GCEE) in 2008 and its objective of just 48 students. Its modest beginnings are a stark contrast to ensuring ongoing enhancements and improvements across all GIIS what GIIS is today but delve deeper and its vision to become a campuses. Since then, GIIS has gone on to receive 65 national and global role model for teaching and learning was already apparent. international awards for its practices, processes, innovation and more. GIIS was born from a vision to provide students with high quality education that merges Indian and international curricula with an Today, there are 20 GIIS campuses in seven countries that offer enhanced programme delivery mechanism. That vision sparked multiple curricula to a diverse student body of more than 40 an idea – one that not only led to the formation of GIIS but also nationalities. And while these campuses may be geographically directly affected every decision made since then over the past dispersed, they are inherently united by the inimitable GIIS ethos. 14 years.

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With so many notable accomplishments, GIIS could easily choose to rest on its laurels but the school has no plans to slow down anytime soon. On the contrary, the amalgam of extraordinary momentum, openness to new opportunities and a steadfast vision has positioned GIIS for even greater growth in the years ahead.

The GIIS tradition is strong but innate in that tradition is the mandate to evolve. As GIIS looks towards the future, its priorities include enhancing infrastructure, cultivating entrepreneurial skills in students, and integrating more technology in both operations and learning for the benefit of faculty and students alike. As always, the safety and wellbeing of staff and students will remain paramount with proactive measures aimed not just at acknowledging the challenges of today but also at identifying and addressing the challenges of tomorrow.

With GIIS’ take on a holistic approach to education, its impact has transcended the classroom to all other aspects of life, from playing fields to local communities. From its inception, GIIS has been about much more than just teaching students. Its overarching purpose was and remains 2017 promises to be a milestone year for GIIS with many exciting something greater: Supporting the growth and development of changes ahead. But regardless of the rate or scope of its growth, the world’s future leaders, both in and out of the classrooms. GIIS will forever remain true to its mission of nurturing global GIIS’ past was bright but its future is even brighter, thanks to the citizens through creating engaging, personal and student-centred enduring vision that has sustained the school – and its students learning experiences. – every step of the way.

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Global Montessori Plus Programme Teaching students compassion and conservation through our innovative “iCare” initiative

Picture this: Young children busily pushing seeds into damp soil. It is clear to educated citizens across the globe that in order to solve The pots have been freshly painted by hand in bright colours to the problems of the future, we must proactively make shifts in our reflect each child’s own creative vision. The seeds, after they have attitudes towards our environment. In Montessori classrooms been lovingly planted, will be tended to by these same children who across GIIS campuses, educators are finding innovative and will watch them grow, bloom and flourish under their care. kind-hearted ways to do just that.

It may seem like an insignificant moment but it is small moments “The movement towards a deeper commitment to protect the like these that add up to a greater movement that takes place environment through planting trees and looking after existing ones among the youngest students at GIIS. A sensory-rich, compassion- is rapidly increasing all over the world, and GIIS is committed to this building curriculum designed to awaken young minds to the natural as well. Such an activity will help our students enjoy great benefits world and the power of community, iCare is an innovative approach as a consequence of their actions,” said Mr Rajeev Katyal, Country to creating an eco-conscious mindset in children’s earliest years. Director – India and Japan.

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But iCare is not just limited to planting trees and saplings. The invested in taking a personal stand for the planet, which has approach is a dynamic curriculum that offers perceptive activities influenced their families as well. for very young children to inspire them to care about the environment, as well as mankind within their own communities. “Waste management can start at home and it is fulfilling to see how Activities in the iCare curriculum are rich and varied. Students at recycled junk becomes decorative pieces when you share the some GIIS campuses observe Green Birthday, an occasion that experience of creative use of bottles, glass, wires, etc. with your sees each child plant a tree on their own birthday and help to child. Children are made to feel responsible when they become maintain the tree throughout the year. In addition, educators model aware of the need to preserve Mother Nature,” said Ms Vaishali the consumption of eco-friendly goods and foods, and encourage Borde, National Academic Head – Co-Scholastics and Early Years. families to make similar adjustments at home. Students also participate in a Garbage Walk, where they help to collect garbage This sense of importance also extends to fostering supportive and and pick up litter to keep the school campus clean. This focus on safe community engagement and activities. Students learn about waste shifts students’ perception that garbage is ‘icky’ to something and raise awareness for various environmental and safety causes, that can be dealt with thoughtfully, so as to minimise waste for a including the need for safe driving and passenger techniques, healthier planet. At some campuses, students even learn to environmentally-friendly practices such as carpooling, and wearing segregate ‘dry’ from ‘wet’ garbage to add to a compost pile protective gear in risky situations. Children also build and flex their containing organic waste materials that will then be used as a rich, activist muscles as they learn and passionately advocate the saving natural fertiliser for the schools’ gardens. of endangered wildlife species like tigers, gorillas, dolphins, whales and sparrows. The curriculum values not only up-close actions favouring the environment but also greater engagement with the community at Building up empathy for the environment and all living things that large. Students at some campuses in India are taken on visits to populate it can create long lasting compassion in GIIS students for nearby rivers and bodies of water to show the rising levels of water years to come. The experiences of recycling in school, maintaining pollution, and are also given tours of water and sewage treatment compost piles and planting trees will turn into lifelong habits that plants. Instead of hearing about these concerns in a classroom will be taught to future generations. Through iCare, GIIS is doing its setting, children are given the opportunity to absorb this information part to ensure these inspiring, tender moments become the norm with all of their senses. This results in students becoming more for our young and not the exception.

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The holistic approach at GIIS campuses means that every student’s coursework helps prepare them for placement at a top university

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How GIIS’ international curricula prepares students for the challenges of university and beyond Through preparation comes outstanding results

Across the globe, secondary school students fervently prepare for grading system is criterion-referenced, which means that each wherever life might take them next. Some students focus all their student’s performance is measured against well-defined levels of attention filling their time with extracurricular activities, while others achievement. These are consistent from one examination session consider entering the workforce. At GIIS, educators offer another to the next and are applied equally to all schools in more than 100 path, one that leads students towards placement at excellent countries throughout the world. In addition to academic skills, the colleges and universities across the globe. assessment encourages an international outlook and intercultural appreciation, wherever appropriate. The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), an international curriculum for students aged At GIIS, prospective students are invited to attend pre-IB Diploma 14-16, is the world’s most popular pre-college examination, and is orientation prior to the commencement of the new academic year taken in over 100 countries worldwide. It is a rigorous preparation to familiarise themselves with the pedagogic approaches and tools for the world’s stage, and one that is recognised by international applicable to the curriculum. By being completely transparent with universities across the world. The curriculum is challenging but with students about the demands of IBDP, students can choose whether strong support, guidance and focus, the effort certainly pays off. or not the programme is best suited for them with the knowledge One student who sat for the IGCSE 2014 examinations believes and clear understanding of the course’s expectations, as well as its that his high scores were “an outcome of efficient study methods potential payoff. Amitesh Sivaraman, who took the IBDP and the fantastic guidance of [the] teachers at GIIS”. Mr Manoj Nair, examinations in 2016, noted that “The learning process demands Country Director – Malaysia agreed with his statement. “The active participation from students, which helps to clarify concepts splendid achievements by our students is a testimony our teachers’ and foster a real interest in the subject.” This active and supportive and parents’ collaborative efforts to ensure success in our students’ approach at GIIS worked for Amitesh, who achieved a perfect score academic achievements,” he said. of 45/45 for the examination.

These scores are especially significant when we consider the The holistic approach at GIIS campuses means that every student’s content of the IGCSE curriculum. Designed to develop students’ coursework helps prepare them for placement at a top university. skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving, success in GIIS Queenstown Campus students who have chosen to pursue IGCSE has wide recognition among higher education institutions CBSE in lieu of IBDP have also done extremely well for themselves, and employers around the world as evidence of academic ability. and are now representing GIIS in international universities GIIS is well suited in supporting students in their approach of this worldwide. In 2015, GIIS was delighted to celebrate the many demanding material. prestigious placements of its students, including acceptance at the University of Oxford (ranked 5th worldwide), and scholarships to Once GIIS students enter secondary school, they are given institutions like Hong Kong University. additional opportunities to study from international curricula; GIIS Queenstown Campus in Singapore offers a choice between the It is not just the choice in scholastic programmes that makes GIIS International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the stand out as an institution. GIIS truly supports students in providing Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in classes 11 and all sorts of resources at students’ disposal to ensure their academic 12. These curricula do not just provide a level of distinction that preparation takes them as far as possible. Rasika Kale from GIIS appeals to universities but the methods of study promote lifelong Queenstown Campus agreed with the dedication and commitment academic excellence and provide a powerful foundation for future GIIS shows. “The credit of my success goes to my teachers, learning. parents and the school. My parents motivated me and my teachers made sure that I was well-prepared,” she said. IBDP is a demanding pre-university course designed for highly motivated students. The programme has earned a reputation for Studying international curricula in a supportive secondary school its rigorous and consistent assessment, which gives IB Diploma environment allows students to mentally and emotionally prepare holders access to the world’s leading universities. Like IGCSE, for the diligences of international learning at the university level. this course of study aims to develop an excellent breadth and GIIS is proud to offer these opportunities to our talented and depth of knowledge, while encouraging students to flourish motivated students, who we consider as some of the brightest stars physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. The IBDP moving through the expansive universe of learning.

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Because the world matters… Protecting the earth, raising awareness and conservation efforts are not hobbies for GIIS students – they are habits. Here is a glimpse of various student-led initiatives done throughout the year from GIIS campuses all over the world:

While mankind is progressing quickly with great advancements in technology, it is slowly killing the earth. The earth is gradually being polluted by greenhouse gases and toxic waste material released by factories that are pumped into the atmosphere and water bodies. All of these increase the rate of global warming, which can lead to mass flooding, changes in the timing of seasonal events (for example, earlier flowering of plants), and detrimental destruction to natural habitats of many wildlife.

Such problems are examined by the students at GIIS on a regular basis. The students work together to come up with simple solutions to solve these problems with their innovative initiatives to save the world.

The Green Initiative

Shruti M and Meghna P, Class 8, GIIS Bengaluru Campus, India

Our activities centres around caring for the earth, such as planting saplings, preparing compost, and recycling products in our daily lives. Planting saplings on the school The Green Initiative grounds is important to us, as we understand that plants are an important is our way of source of oxygen for living beings. reducing pollution

The Green Initiative is our way of reducing in the world. We pollution in the world. We believe that if everyone were to take similar steps as us, believe that if it will greatly reduce the harmful effects of everyone were to global warming. We are working hard to promote such a stance to the other take similar steps schools, states, and even other countries, so that we can all take on a more active as us, it will greatly role in saving our world. reduce the harmful effects of global warming.

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Tree of Values Time for change

Bottle cap project VeenaLahari Venkatesh, Class 9, Rishit Kaura, Class 5, GIIS Tokyo Campus, Japan GIIS Queenstown Campus, Singapore

I am the Assistant Green Captain of the “No challenge poses a greater threat to classrooms, we have a policy of sorting Green Club in the primary school. The idea future generations than climate change,” waste into biodegradable and of creating a mural was first conceived said US President Barack Obama. At GIIS non-biodegradable categories. Activities back in April 2016. In the Green Club Tokyo Campus, we thank the earth for are also organised to clean and maintain Co-Curricular Activity (CCA), we had many everything it has given us during Earth Day neighbourhoods, including parks. We strive discussions on how to make this idea a celebrations. We are also taught to care for to avoid wasting resources like electricity. reality. We wanted to paint a mural that the betterment of earth and raise Just like Rabindranath Tagore’s idea of depicted human values, such as peace, awareness to care for the planet. We ask Shantiniketan, we are taught to be one with internationalism, responsibility, and ourselves this important question each nature. Now and then, we get to enjoy understanding. As part of our green efforts, year: “Will it still be possible to celebrate lessons under the shade of a tree. We also we had come up with a school-wide effort Earth Day a few years from now?” try to plant as many trees as we can. to collect bottle caps by making announcements during assemblies. The We normally envision the earth to be a We must all make the effort to make our bottle caps were collected from May to green environment thriving with a world a cleaner, greener and better place to August 2016. During this time, we held biodiverse range of plants and animals, live in. The story of mankind and our discussions on how we might reuse the and humans living together in harmony. relationship with earth may be seen as bottle caps in a constructive way to However, the reality is that our blue planet a continuing adventure or a tragedy waiting showcase the values of our Green Club. is dying a slow death as we contaminate to happen. The choice is ours to make. One of our parent volunteers, Ms Anita precious natural resources and destroy the Bornshin, Mother of Collin Bright of earth with excessive deforestation. Class 3, came up with the idea to use the bottle caps for the mural. Global warming can devastatingly affect water availability, food production, land We coloured the collected bottle caps in usage, health, world economies and different shades of green and layered the ecosystems. These effects will severely bottle caps for a 3D effect. We wanted to impact all of us if ignored. show how life revolves around the tree to show biodiversity as well. We used The greatest threat to our planet is the recycled paper and junk waste to make belief that someone else will save it. We butterflies and an owl for the mural as well. are all too keen to push the blame to others The MAHATMA Core Values were also in the decay of earth but we have to step Global warming can devastatingly affect included in the mural at the roots to show up and realise that delaying action is water availability, food production, land that through rootedness in these values, causing us to lose precious time in this we are able to extend, grow and branch global race to halt climate change. usage, health, world economies and out into humanity like a tree. The mural is now proudly displayed for all to see at the At GIIS Tokyo Campus, we have taken on ecosystems. These effects will severely primary school campus. a number of green initiatives. In impact all of us if ignored.

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“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value”

– Albert Einstein

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IB Diploma GIIS’ class of 2016 has created history with the school Results achieving two IB World Toppers and four near-perfect scorers. This year, Amitesh Sivaraman and Rasika Kale topped the world with their perfect scores of 45 points, while Aarushi Khandelwal, Revvand Rajesh, Sundeep Veluchamy and Sibiranjith Nagesth securing a near-perfect score of 44 out of 45 points.

Overall, the cohort achieved excellent results, with 31% of the students securing 40 points and above. The school’s average stands at an impressive 37 points, which is an incredible 22.5% higher than the world average. The cohort also performed extremely well in individual subjects. 100% of students in History HL and 91% of students in Tamil SL scored seven grade points. In the extended essay section, 100% of students scored an A grade in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, and 94% of students scored an A grade in Hindi.

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School Toppers 2016

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Amitesh S. J. Rasika K.

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Aarushi K. Revvand R. Sibiranjith N. Sundeep V.

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Anuja S. Anuraj S. R. Meghna R. Swapnil D. Vishara P. Akshai V.

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Aditi G. Aniruddh A. Sriniketh S. Raajsre S. A. Sai A. K. Mukund N.

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Aayushi H. Archana P. Gauthama B. Tanya R. Sai A. K. Ananth S. A.

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Soma A Adithya P S​ Rishi M. Parimal C. Chanda Sachin

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CBSE CLASS 12 GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus, Malaysia School Results

Students of Class 12 at GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus, Malaysia did the school proud in the recent CBSE AISSCE examinations of March 2016.

Kevin Jatin Shah topped the school with a score of 92.4%, with Siddhant Bhatia coming in at a close second of 91.8%. Overall, the school gained an average score of 78%. Students also scored outstandingly well in the subjects of English and Psychology, scoring an average of 90.8% and 90% respectively.

Top 7 Scorers

Kevin Jatin Shah Siddhant Bhatia Pallak Srivastava Ashwin Nachiappan 92.4% 91.8% 91% Sevugan 91%

Nandita Raajkumar Bhavani A.R. Kishore 87.4% Ponnurangam 86.2% 87.4%

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CBSE CLASS 12 GIIS Queenstown Campus, Singapore School Results

The Class 12 batch of 2016 from GIIS Queenstown Campus, Singapore has set new records in the CBSE Class 12 Board Examinations conducted in March 2016.

Anushka Gaikwad topped not just the school but was also ranked first in the ASEAN and Middle East region with a score of 98.2% or 491 out of 500 marks. This is the highest score achieved by a GIIS student in the CBSE Class 12 examination. Second place at GIIS Queenstown Campus went to Shubham Saraf, who earned a respectable score of 98%.

This year, nearly half (48%) of the students secured an overall score of 90% and above, with 25% of the student cohort securing a 95% and above. This year also saw students achieving perfect scores of 100 marks in Physics and Chemistry, followed by near-perfect scores of 99 marks in Mathematics, Economics, and Computer Science.

Top 5 Scorers

Anushka Gaikwad Shubham Saraf Shantanu Modak (ASEAN and Middle East Region Topper) 98% 97% 98.2%

Priyank Sharma Harsh Mahajan 96.8% 96.6%

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IGCSE CLASS 10 GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus, Malaysia School Results

Students at GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus did the school proud at this year’s IGCSE Examinations.

This year, more than 52% of students scored either an A* or A, with 100% passes in Additional Mathematics, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English, Bahasa Melayu, History, ICT, Mathematics without coursework and Physics. This year also saw high average scores in History (92%), Economics (90%), Biology (89%), and Bahasa Melayu (87%).

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IGCSE CLASS 10 GIIS Queenstown Campus, Singapore School Results GIIS East Coast Campus, Singapore

Students from GIIS Queenstown and East Coast campuses have achieved excellent results in the IGCSE Class 10 examinations in 2016.

100% of students from both campuses secured an ICE Distinction or Merit, while nearly 60% of students from GIIS Queenstown Campus scored an overall grade of A*. 100% of students also secured an A* in Extended Mathematics in the examination.

In addition, nine students received the ‘Cambridge Top in the World Award’ in Additional Mathematics, Mathematics without coursework, and Hindi as a second language. At GIIS Queenstown Campus, 100% of students scored A* or A grades in Additional Mathematics and Global Perspectives, and 100% of students achieved an A* grade in Mathematics without coursework. At GIIS East Coast Campus, 100% of students secured A* or A grade in Tamil and 91% of students secured A* or A grades in Additional Mathematics.

Subject World Toppers Iyer Kartik Shridhar Additional Mathematics, Biology and Computer Science Rachana Murali Narayanan Additional Mathematics Akshara Sankar Tamil Ishan Mittal Mathematics without coursework Asmita Raja Hindi as a second language Anushka Avinash Kulkarni Hindi as a second language Durga R Manaswini Hindi as a second language Akshay Sunil Kumar Mathematics without coursework Pranati Rajagopal Mathematics without coursework Ananya Joshi Mathematics without coursework

GIIS Queenstown Campus GIIS East Coast Campus Perfect Scorers Perfect Scorer Rachana Murali Narayan 9A*s Vidhyabharathi Somasundaram 9A*s Durga R Manaswini 9A*s R Sandhya 9A* Urvi Jain 9A*s Pranav Venkatram 9A*s Ishan Mittal 8A*s Swetha Rajagopalan 8A*s Abhiman Yadav 8A*s Aishwarya Varanasi 8A*s Bhaadni Simran 8A*s

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CBSE CLASS 10 GIIS Chinchwad Campus School Results

The Class 10 batch of 2016 has added a feather in the cap for GIIS Chinchwad Campus by achieving academic excellence in this year’s CBSE examinations.

The school stands tall with pride with 40% of students receiving a perfect score of CGPA 10 and the entire batch qualifying with 100% distinction.

Excellence is achieved through an innovative education delivery system coupled with the overall growth of the students. The proprietary 9 GemsTM holistic learning framework is an integration of best practices in education from across the globe. It is measured with metrics and monitored consistently to enhance scores on an average of 10-15%, thereby achieving maximum learning outcomes in every student.

GIIS Tokyo Campus

Students at GIIS Tokyo Campus proved their mettle yet again with outstanding results at the Class 10 CBSE examinations.

This year, the students have achieved a remarkable school average of CGPA 9.65. 57% of students scored a perfect CGPA 10, and 85.71% of students scored Grades A1 and A2. Overall, students did very well in individual subjects, with 100% of students scoring a GPA 9 and above in English, Japanese and Hindi, and 85.71% of students scoring a GPA 9 and above in Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

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CBSE CLASS 10 GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus, Malaysia School Results

Students of GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus have brought laurels to the school by excelling in the Class 10 CBSE-i examinations held in March 2016.

The students did a great job this year with 40% of students scoring a perfect CGPA of 10. This year’s school average is at a CGPA of 9.2, a new record for GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campers. Also, 74% of students scored Grades A1 and A2. Language was a strong suit for students, with 100% of students securing a GPA 9 or above in Tamil and Sanskrit, and 92% of students securing a GPA 9 or above in Hindi.

Perfect Scorers (CGPA 10) Prathik Balachandran Shreja Saha Rahul Dilipkumar Thaker Sukriti Sharma S Aravind Raj Swati Suchismita Sethi Shaurya Gautam Varun Kenadath Shivvanand Velan Ram Venkata Sai Abhinav Rahul Gandrakota Yokeesh S Aakanksha Ashok Kumar Abhinav Jayaprakash Akanksha Sur Aditi Anand Bhatt Elisa Roy Mannat Bhardwaj Mihika Sunilkumar Yadav Neha Dagade Pavithra Ananthram

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CBSE CLASS 10 GIIS East Coast Campus, Singapore School Results

New records have been set in GIIS East Coast Campus at the recent Class 10 CBSE-i examinations held in March 2016.

Students did the school proud with their impressive scores. 96% of students scored a CGPA of 9.2, with 65% of students acing the examinations by achieving a perfect CGPA of 10. This brought the school average CGPA to an astounding 9.8.

Students scored well in individual subjects as well. 100% of students scored GPA 10 in Mathematics (Elective) and French, and 92% scored GPA 10 in Hindi. 100% of students also scored a GPA of 9 or higher in English, Mathematics (Core), Science, Tamil, and ICT.

Perfect Scorers (CGPA 10) Anirudh Garladinne Aparna Sajit Arvind Ramanathan Arya Krishnan Dhacksha Harikrishnan Chalapathy Anirudh Khush Patel Kolli Harshitha Manasi Vijay Bhujbal Mukund Raja Sudalaimuthu Ponkshe Rohit Pramod Rahul Arvind Rahul Parthasarathy Sidharth Praveenkumar Vanessa Vaz

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GIIS Queenstown Campus, Singapore

Students from GIIS Queenstown Campus outpaced their peers in the Class 10 CBSE (National) and CBSE-i examinations in 2016.

The Class 10 batch set new benchmarks by scoring outstanding school average scores, and set records with the highest percentage of students scoring a perfect CGPA 10 in both CBSE (National) and CBSE-i examinations

In the CBSE (National) examinations, more than half For the CBSE-i examinations, more than 70% of students (53.23%) of the batch scored a perfect CGPA 10. Overall, scored a perfect CGPA of 10, the highest ever percentage the current batch of students scored an outstanding CGPA of students to achieve this at GIIS Queenstown Campus. of 9.58, and 79% of students scored Grades A1 and A2. The entire cohort performed well with an excellent overall Students scored superbly in individual subjects as well. average CGPA of 9.7. Nearly 93% of students also scored 100% of students scored a GPA 9 and above in Tamil and Grades A1 and A2. Students also fared well in individual French. subjects, with 100% of students scoring a GPA 9 and above in Hindi. 93% of students also scored a GPA 9 and above in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science Perfect Scorers (CGPA 10) and ICT. for CBSE (National) Ajay Mittur Perfect Scorers (CGPA 10) Akshay Mittur Akshiti Singh for CBSE-i Anjali Premi Aaron Dominic Joseph Murzello Avinash Natarajan Dhamini Chelladurai Chaitrika G Jessica Murari Nandana Menon Muskaan Manish Garg Neil Shah Pranitha Murali Poulina Ghosh Shruti Mishra Prachi Nivgane Siddhanth Biswas Anjaly Sarah V Sonakshi Karuppasami Shipra S Swetha Chandrasekar Siddharth Singh Yuhalakshmi A Sudevi Gupta Swapnil Sapre Advait Thakur Anita Michael Anudit Nagar Kishor Kumar Kaushal Shastri Manini Agarwal Chavi Sahai Mithra Manikandan Neeraja Menon Neha Jayachandran Pranjal Anand Rahul Bhattacharjee Ritodeep Ray Shyam Ganesh Yash Kulkarni Vishnu Sundaresan Anuhya E Arya Nagar

67 “A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.” - Mahatma Gandhi

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Is the integration of technology in education a distraction or an advantage for students?

Integration of technology in education is Students require a strong knowledge of Today, the world is looking at a “flipped” definitely an advantage for students. computer technology and computing to classroom: students are collaborating Technology advances education to a be globally competitive in today’s and sharing their projects and class higher level and also supplies students economy. There are advantages to work through Google. In such an age to with several facilities. For example, integrating technology, such as keep up the pace with the fast e-learning, where children are able to independent learning for students, and developing world, I believe this is an remotely attend classes through the teachers making use of softwares to ideal opportunity for students to internet. Technology also allows create visual illustrations and develop their classroom learning around students to research information presentations to aid in teaching. technology use. What they might learn themselves, and even opens up Technology in education has been from the widespread integration of ICT channels of communication among their designed to make learning easier and (information, communication & peers and their teachers for them to much quicker. technology) into education and the clarify any doubts on material taught extensive associated research is quite immediately. But there are still disadvantages with immense. Technology offers special using technology in an educational opportunities, allowing students to As with every debate, there are two institution, mainly when students use it connect more efficiently to the rest of sides to a coin and technology can also for personal reasons while a class is the world. What we need is to educate be a distraction in many cases. For going on. One major concern is the our children in making an effort in instance, smartphone addiction is a accessibility of unsuitable and discerning necessary information well-researched disorder that plagues unedifying materials to students. available from the rest of the junk that many students. The addiction can Students may also be unfamiliar with pops up on the screen. greatly affect their studies and their proper cybersecurity and internet daily lives to a greater extent. The privacy and may leak personal There is a need to train students to integration of technology is necessary information to strangers, thereby overcome such barriers so that they can but students should only use it when endangering their lives. become successful adopters of needed. technology. Responsible technology Overall, technology is a great tool for enhances learning opportunities. teaching but parents and teachers must ensure that children are supervised when using it.

Dnyanda Kulkarni Class 9, GIIS Tokyo Campus, Japan Ms Anita Narayan Teacher, GIIS Balestier Campus, Singapore Ms Sunita Kashyap Head of Department (Science), GIIS Tokyo Campus, Japan

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From the beginning of time, learning With the world moving businesses to The integration of technology in and education have always relied on the ‘cloud’, where everything in the education is not a distraction in class innovation and creativity to make backend is connected and shared because it keeps students attentive and students learn, imbibe and use through an online database, it is energetic instead of feeling bored. Using knowledge imparted to them. inevitable that we include the use of technology in the classroom has a Techniques have ranged from stories to technology in the field of education. number of other advantages: students charts, models and experiments to With the help of audiovisuals and are more likely to pay attention to kindle a student’s curiosity and animation, complex topics can be made tablets for its multimedia presentations, imagination. Today, students have been interesting and can help students as these use a mix of graphics, exposed to more technology and are understand material better, as animations and other tools to keep therefore more familiar and instinctively compared to learning through the learning interesting. Technology can fascinated by it. It is only natural then traditional blackboard method of also enhance teaching methods. that today’s learning is technologically teaching. Also, e-assignments, like Instead of spending a lot of time on rich. The integration of visual, audio and making presentations, not only creating study aids from scratch, kinesthetic technologies not only makes enhances the creativity of students, it teachers can search the web for learning an enjoyable experience, it also also makes them future-ready to enter projects and assignments done by other allows learning to be customised for the the professional world. Inarguably, the schools on similar topics to teach and individual. Integration of technology in internet comes with a shady side as well test information in new ways. Is it also education is an invaluable asset to the but with technological advances, not conflicting that we cut trees for student community. stringent controls can be applied and paper to educate students about not help kids take on its full advantages. cutting trees? E-learning uses no paper, whatsoever!

Piya Sarah Kurian Class 8, GIIS BENGALURU Campus, INDIA Ms Ambili Suresh Anurag Thakur Mother of Eshana Suresh (Class 4), Class 5, GIIS Balestier Campus, GIIS Balestier Campus, Singapore Singapore

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The integration of technology has served Technology is a double-edged sword; it Modern day education should not just be as a big facilitator for both teachers and is both boon and bane. There are no focused on simple learning concepts or students in today’s world. At a doubt many advantages to using facts, as these are laid out in a pre-primary/primary level, the multimedia technology in the classroom but there curriculum. Instead, there should be an tools available today immensely help in are roadblocks we have to address. emphasis on the process of building explaining things to young children in an Teachers have to be trained in using connections. As a result, students can accurate and very interesting manner. A such technology, and schools have to gain an awareness of the importance good teacher can even download continuously upgrade technology that and value of communication. Today, with content from anywhere in the world that often require frequent maintenance. a single laptop, webcam, projector, and students can also access almost Another problem is plagiarism; students internet connection, a teacher can immediately. However, it must be noted can easily copy published material found broadcast and begin collaborations with that integration of technology is only on the internet instead of producing any other classroom all across the world. beneficial when used with a productive original content. Thankfully, there is As groups of learners coalesce around intention. Parents/teachers have a huge software available that can check for shared passions online, they experience monitoring role to play here as a high plagiarism. But despite these problems, something that is difficult to replicate in dependency on technology can very the integration of technology in an offline physical space. easily distract these young minds. education is the need of the hour and it cannot be ignored. It just has to be better implemented to improve learning in students.

Ms Priyashri Dubev Ms Rashmi Roopal Jumar Teacher, GIIS Indore Campus, India M other of Samaa Kumar (Class 1), GIIS AHMEDABAD Campus, India

Dr Arati Swaroop Technology integration is defined as the M other of Amritaniali Swaroop use of technology to enhance and (Class 10), GIIS Surat Campus, India support the educational environment. But there is one question that comes to Integrating technology will only come mind with this topic: Is it necessarily after we make technology available and useful or important to have technology in accessible to all. When students are able a student’s life? I believe it is so. Using a to choose and use technology tools to Technology is a crucial tool that children computer, tablet, or any other smart help themselves obtain and analyse use to productively carry out ideas, device, encourages self-directed learning information and present it in an acquire knowledge skills and solve and creates an active participant in the acceptable manner, only then has true problems. Technology is both learning process, rather than passive technology integration taken place. customisable and intrinsically motivating learning found in a lecture environment. Integrating a curriculum with technology for children; it is compatible in expanding Interactive lesson plans can also help involves making technology into a tool to the learning experience. Research on the turn boring conceptual subjects, like enhance learning in a content area or effectiveness of technology has so far math, into fun, engaging and educational multidisciplinary setting. Teaching will not mostly focused on higher education but activities for students. Technology has be replaced by technology but teachers there is research that also suggests that no boundaries and now is the time for us who don’t use technology will be uses of specific technology can improve to be on par with other countries who replaced by those who do. the learning capabilities of students of all have long implemented the use of grades as well. technology in the classroom.

Mr Hirnav Patel F ather of Tanish (Class 8) & Vrishin Ms Parul Papreia Jiten dra D Choudhary (Class 1), GIIS AHMEDABAD Campus, India Teacher, GIIS Noida Campus, India Casl s 10, GIIS Surat Campus, India

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Using technology in the classroom has The use of technology in the classroom Using technology in education allows many advantages. Because of the has been a matter of debate for the past you to experiment more in pedagogy. It internet, students now have a rich source couple of decades. Parents, teachers, also prepares students for the future. It is of knowledge at their fingertips and can policy makers, and students alike have without question that students will need include many more details about a topic weighed and argued the potential to know how to use technology to than what is taught from a textbook. The benefits versus the risks and communicate and collaborate in their internet also offers a wealth of consequences of classroom technology. future careers. Technology lends itself to knowledge resources to assist in the way Technology can provide a high-end exploration. But before technology can students learn. There are plenty of environment and interactive learning be used effectively, exploration must be programmes that can be downloaded or experience to students. Technology in valued as important to both teachers and used online to help students enhance education plays a crucial role in students. In a technology-rich their reading, writing, researching, and enhancing the skills and knowledge of classroom, students might search the language skills among many others. people across the globe. By embracing web for information, chart and analyse Technology has given birth to a global and integrating technology in the results and record what they have classroom, as teachers can even take classroom, we are setting our students learned on the computer. It increases students on a virtual trip to other parts of up for a successful life outside school. student engagement and motivation. the world and interact with other However, it’s important to note that Virtual classrooms and even field trips, classrooms overseas. Integrating traditional teaching is just as essential smart and digital classrooms, and technology in education helps students because technology adds value, while collaborative learning are areas of to stay engaged, as many, if not all, are traditional teaching forms the foundation interest to students. familiar with and more accustomed to of education. getting their information from various multimedia sources online. Technology integration also prepares students for the future, as just about every job uses at least one form of technology.

Atharaya Desai Mr SaUraBh Mathur Class 9, GIIS Indore Campus, India Father of Kanishk Mathur (KG 1), GIIS AHMEDABAD Campus, India

G Karan Thevar Class 9, GIIS Indore Campus, India

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2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 First campus opens School relocates School selected by School renamed GIIS opens GIIS opens Global at Mount Sophia Singapore headquarters Singapore’s ‘Global Indian second campus Centre for Education to Queenstown at 1 Mei Economic International School’ in Japan in Kofu, Excellence (GCEE) Global Indian Chin Road Development Board in a re-branding first in Bangkok, Cultural Centre as the first school exercise Thailand and in GIIS expands opens to provide under Global Tilakwada, operations in education in Indian Schoolhouse project GIIS opens second Gujarat, India Singapore with third Fine Arts, Music, campus in campus in Balestier Dance & Drama Singapore at East at Jalan Rajah, first Coast at 82 Cheviot in Vietnam in Ho Chi Hill and commences Minh City, and operations with second campus in schools in Tokyo Malaysia in Kuala and Kuala Lumpur Lumpur

74 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 GIIS expands GIIS adds one GIIS expands GIIS GIIS GIIS commences New GIIS Abu GIIS embarks operations in campus each operations in commences commences operations in Dhabi Campus on its 15th year India with in Kuala India with new operations in operations in Ahmedabad, opens in UAE new Lumpur, campuses in Noida and Bangalore, India and unveils campuses in Malaysia and Pune and Surat Indore in India India new campus Global Schools Nagpur and Hyderabad, building in Tokyo, Foundation Hyderabad India Japan acquires One World International School (OWIS) in Singapore

75 Going hand-in-hand with heritage

To learn and embrace the rich cultural heritage of the Indian sub-continent, GICC provides an ideal environment for diverse communities to enrich in South East Asia

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Education excellence

Going hand-in-hand with heritage

To learn and embrace the rich cultural heritage of the Indian sub-continent, GICC provides an ideal environment for diverse communities to enrich in South East Asia

SINGAPORE MALAYSIA JAPAN UAE THAILAND INDIA VIETNAM [email protected] (+65) 6318 9530 www.globalindianfoundation.org 77 Awards

Education 2016 2015 Excellence Awards Winner of sixty-five (65) National and International Awards for Innovation and Excellence in School Education | 2008 – 2016

Global Performance Top 4 finalist - Runner- Excellence Award up at 4th Global World Class 2016 Benchmarking Award - GIIS Balestier 2015 Campus, Singapore GIIS in Singapore - GIIS East Coast Campus, Singapore Qualifier - Assessed as a Top 23 Best Practice Global Performance at 4th International Best Excellence Award Practice Competition Best in Class 2016 2015 - GIIS Queenstown GIIS in Singapore Campus, Singapore - Kuala Lumpur Campus, Global Performance Malaysia Excellence Award World Class 2015 MQH Best Practices - GIIS Queenstown Competition 2016 (Winner: Campus, Singapore Overseas Category), IMC - GIIS Balestier Campus, Ramkrishna Bajaj National Singapore Quality Award Trust Global Performance GIIS in Malaysia Excellence Award Best in Class 2015 World Education Award 2016 GIIS East Coast Campus, from Elets Technomedia Singapore - for Pro-active Initiative in Team Excellence Educationsupported under Exchange Contest Corporate Social Responsibility Encouragement Prize GIIS in Singapore for Quality Circle - for Impelling Innovations in presentation at Team Teaching Pedagogy Excellence Exchange GIIS in Malaysia Contest 2015 at 21st - for Global Collaborative Asia Pacific Quality Learning Initiative Conference for GIIS in Malaysia Quality Circle: PEACE Ambassadors Golden Peacock Innovative GIIS in Singapore Product/Service Award 2016 GIIS in Singapore Team Excellence Exchange Contest Third Golden Peacock Innovative Prize at 21st Asia Pacific Management Award 2016 Quality Conference for GIIS in Singapore Quality Circle: SMILE to Excellence to inspear Asia Responsible GIIS in Singapore Entrepreneurship Awards 2016 Golden Peacock GIIS in Singapore Innovative Product / Service Award 2015 IMC RBNQA Performance GIIS in Singapore Excellence Trophy 2015 GIIS in Malaysia Making Quality Happen (MQH) Best Practices Competition 2015 Winner GIIS East Coast Campus, Singapore

78 Awards

2014 2013 2012

IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award National Quality Award National Quality Award 2014 Performance Excellence Trophy 2012 GIIS East Coast Campus, 2013 GIIS Balestier Campus, Singapore GIIS East Coast Campus, Singapore Singapore 3 Stars awarded for Golden Peacock Student Quality Circle 2nd Global Benchmarking Innovative Product / (SQC) presentation: “An Award 2013 Finalist Service Award 2012 Enemy called Average” GIIS in Singapore GIIS in Singapore at Team Excellence Competition 2014 – 20th 2nd International Best Singapore Quality Class Asia Pacific Quality Practice Competition Star 2012 Conference 2013 Top Four Finalist and - GIIS Queenstown Campus, GIIS East Coast Campus, Runner-Up Singapore Singapore GIIS in Singapore - GIIS Balestier Campus, 2 Stars awarded for Singapore Student Quality Circle Golden Peacock HR (SQC) presentation: Excellence Award 2013 Global Performance “Challenges in Facing GIIS in Singapore Excellence Award World The Real World” at Team Class 2012 Excellence Competition Golden Peacock Eco- GIIS East Coast Campus, 2014 – 20th Asia Pacific Innovation Award 2013 Singapore Quality Conference GIIS Balestier Campus, Global Performance GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus, Singapore Excellence Award Best in Malaysia Class 2012 Global Performance GIIS Queenstown Campus, Singapore Quality Class Excellence Award World Singapore Class 2013 Star 2014 Global Performance GIIS Balestier Campus, GIIS in Singapore Excellence Award Quest for Singapore Excellence 2012 Special Commendation Global Performance GIIS Balestier Campus, for Golden Peacock Excellence Award Best in Singapore Innovation Management Class 2013 Award 2014 GIIS Queenstown Campus, GIIS in Singapore Singapore Global Performance Global Performance Excellence Award Quest Excellence Award World for Excellence 2013 Class 2014 GIIS East Coast Campus, - GIIS Queenstown Campus, Singapore Singapore - GIIS Balestier Campus, Special Commendation for Singapore Golden Peacock Business Global Performance Excellence Award 2013 Excellence Award Best in GIIS in Singapore Class 2014 GIIS East Coast Campus, Singapore

Golden Peacock Innovative Product / Service Award 2014 GIIS in Singapore

79 2011 2010 2009

IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj Singapore Quality Class Industry Excellence National Quality Award Star 2010 Award 2009 Performance Excellence GIIS East Coast Campus, GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus, Trophy 2011 Singapore Malaysia GIIS Balestier Campus, Singapore IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj International Asia National Quality Award Performance Quality Global Performance 2010 Award Best in Class 2009 Excellence Award World GIIS Queenstown Campus, GIIS East Coast Campus, Class 2011 Singapore Singapore GIIS Queenstown Campus, Singapore Asia Responsible Global Performance Entrepreneurship Excellence Award Best in Award 2010 2008 Class 2011 Global Indian Foundation GIIS East Coast Campus, Singapore International Asia Performance Quality Global Performance Award Best in Class 2010 Excellence Award Quest GIIS Kuala Lumpur Campus, for Excellence 2011 Malaysia GIIS Balestier Campus, Singapore

Singapore Quality Class 2011 - GIIS Balestier Campus, Singapore Quality Singapore Class 2008 - GIIS Queenstown Campus, GIIS East Coast Campus, Singapore Singapore

IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Performance Excellence 2008 GIIS East Coast Campus, Singapore

Awards won by Management Members

APQO President’s Award APQO’s Walter L. Hurd APQO’s Walter L. Hurd of Excellence 2015 Executive Medal 2014 Executive Medal 2014 Mr Atul Temurnikar Mr Atul Temurnikar Mr B G Shenoy

Distinguished Fellow of APQO President’s Award Institute of Directors 2014 of Excellence 2012 Mr Atul Temurnikar Mr B G Shenoy 80 Sports, Health & Creativity, Digital & Entrepreneurship Community Fitness Excellence Innovation Visual Arts & Leadership Connection & Problem Solving Development Care & Conserve

Academic Excellence, Life Skills, Career Personality Universal Values, Collaborative & Project Development, Based Learning & Vocational Ethics & Discipline Competencies Speech & Drama

The perfect blend of Intelligence and Character with world-class academics and multi-dimensional skills At Global Indian International School (GIIS), we educate beyond books to ensure that each student blooms into a wholesome personality. The Nine-GemsTM framework, a proprietary tool, is an integrated holistic approach to learning. Through this framework, students are cultivated to be global citizens.

GIIS Campuses Offer IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) | Cambridge IGCSE | CBSE | CBSE-i | Global Montessori Plus (GMP) Programme

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