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GPS Rajkot Brochure Artwork WHERE THE WORLD IS A PLAY GROUND *In private school segment THE WORLD OF GEMS EDUCATION At GEMS Education we are educators first, driven by a singular purpose - to provide quality education within the reach of every child. We are World’s largest K-12 School Education Provider with more than 55 years of experience in the education sector. From a single school founded 55 years ago we now operate in 176 countries and are driven by the passion of over 20,000 teachers educating more than 1,90,000 children. We are the pioneers of education and what truly matters to us above all is how our students feel when they walk through our doors. Switzerland Uganda Singapore Egypt France Malaysia KSA UK USA UAE India Qatar Kenya Countries: Operations / Active Projects MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO 2,70,000 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES We provide a unique opportunity to collaborate, engage and interact with GEMS students around the world. More than 2,70,000 students have access to resources through our services division. It helps prepare your child to work alongside people from different cultures right from an early age. We now own, operate and manage over 250 schools across 176 countries. A NETWORK OF OVER 20,000 TEACHERS AROUND THE WORLD As a global team of educators, our teachers draw from each other’s experiences and resources to provide excellent learning opportunities for your child. } World's largest employer of British & Indian teachers } 20,000 teachers from over 115 countries GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE IN OVER 1050 UNIVERSITIES ACROSS 53 COUNTRIES These include all 8 Ivy League universities in the US and all 24 Russell Group Universities & Colleges in the UK. Our alumni network sets a benchmark for our students with its international reputation along with guiding them closely towards their goals. OVER 2100 INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL AWARDS FOR ACADEMICS, ARTS AND SPORTS Our curriculum combines a rich academic programme with co-curricular activities to equip your child with skills to lead the world in every field. EDUCATION THAT IS LED BY VALUES SO THAT Leading Through Innovation YOUR CHILD LEADS Find the courage to challenge convention BY EXAMPLE Everything at GEMS Education stems from deep-rooted core values. Pursuing Excellence Work to continually exceed expectations Our values capture our collective beliefs. They set the standards that we expect from all – from employees and teachers, to parents and students. Growing by Learning Global Citizenship Strive to develop your potential Make an active contribution to the community SOME OF OUR LEADING SCHOOLS AROUND GEMS World Academy, Dubai Our Own English High School, Dubai GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai THE WORLD GEMS World Academy - Etoy, Switzerland GEMS World Academy, Chicago GEMS Cambridge International School, Nairobi GEMS World Academy, Singapore GEMS Modern Academy, Gurugram ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION WE STAND OUT. A team of 8 students from GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai BECAUSE OUR STUDENTS DO. became the first school to join Sir Robert Swan as a part of the International Antarctic Expedition (IAE) 2014. The expedition gave students a better understanding of the environmental concerns that are being faced MASTER ORATOR - OUTSTANDING DELEGATE by the world and specifically Antarctica. RITHIKA PILLAI AWARDS Our exceptional orator, exhibited her Our students have brought home skills at Tedxoob School, an the outstanding delegate awards independently organised ted event at for 6 consecutive years from the our Own English High School, model united nations conference at Sharjah in May, 2015. Paris, Dublin and Athens. SHINMUN Our star participants honored GEMS International School, Gurugram with their winning performances at WORLD'S BEST SCHOLAR SHINMUN, 2016. Svetlana Sehgal, Delegate of Cuba, World's best individual senior United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC), scholar at the tournament of won Best Delegate Showin Nair, Caricaturist, champions held at Yale International Press (IP), won High Commendation University, United States is a Sakham, Delegate of Singapore, Double Delegation, GEMS student. United Nations General Assembly, The Disarmament SHEIKHA FATIMA and International Security Committee (UNGA-DISEC), AWARDS 2013 got Verbal Mention Hardik, Delegate of Singapore, 32 students from GEMS, Double Delegation, United Nations General Assembly, including two young women The Disarmament and International Security Committee from India, were chosen for (UNGA-DISEC), got Verbal Mention We are extremely outstanding academic proud of our students and wish them many more success and contribution to laurels ahead. the community. PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME Join your child's learning journey We think it’s important to encourage parents to get directly involved with their child’s learning at home and we want them to feel as a part of the school community. Research shows that parents who are actively and consistently involved with their child’s learnings, add 2-3 years of formal education over the course of the child’s school life. From helping out with fundraisers to planting trees, parents are welcomed into the school to further improve the learning environment as children with engaged parents do better academically, exhibit better social skills and behaviour, and make better life choices. We believe that every parent, regardless of culture, language or experience, has something to offer their child and GEMS believes very passionately in helping all of our students reach their full potential. Therefore we see our parents as central to that aspiration and seek to give them the information, tools and resources to help their children as best they can. For a better understanding of our parental engagement programme explore our 3-a-day approach which talks about 3 essential parts of learning: } Talk } Share } Encourage OUR TEACHERS What our teachers learn today, will make your child succeed tomorrow. We encourage our teachers to be lifelong learners. We recruit only the best teachers through our reputed global network and continuously enhance their skills with our Professional Development Programmes: Upskilling of teachers with latest pedagogical research and practice Access to GEMS' Professional development modules A minimum of 106 hours of professional development in a year Quality assurance cycle to continuously improve teaching & learning practices #TeachersMatter GEMS Education is the biggest partner of the Varkey Foundation which presents the Global Teacher Prize – an award of its kind set up to recognise exceptional teachers and their outstanding contribution in an effort to draw attention to the importance of teachers in society. Hanan Al Hroub, a primary school teacher from Palestine, being presented the Global Teachers Prize USD 1 Million by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid AI Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai and His Excellency Padmashri Dr Sunny Varkey, Founder and Group Chairman, GEMS Education and Founder, Varkey Foundation. "There will rarely be people who launch something with so much potential to lift the hopes, spirits and dreams of children as this foundation has done. The benefits from an educated child will not only affect the child, but also his or her family and the wider community. The Varkey Foundation's commitment will bring that opportunity to millions more around the world". OUR GLOBAL PARTNER OUR SCHOOLS IN INDIA (GPS) PATIALA (GPS) BATHINDA (GIS, GMA, LGI) GURUGRAM (GPS) HALDWANI (GIS) KARNAL (GPS) BHOPAL (GPS) GWALIOR (GPS) INDORE (GPS) RAJKOT (GMA) KOCHI (GPS) GUNTUR (LGI) KOCHI Existing Schools Upcoming Schools GMA – GEMS Modern Academy | GIS – GEMS International School | GPS – GEMS Public School | LGI – Little GEMS International WELCOME TO GEMS PUBLIC SCHOOL, RAJKOT When it comes to learning in the 21st century, GEMS Education has always led the way with its proven experience in running award-winning schools. It is renowned for creating institutions with an approach that focuses not only on academic excellence but also on helping students develop character, creativity, values and a spirit of leadership. Backed by over 55 years of experience of GEMS Education, GEMS Public School, a proposed CBSE School, brings new-age learning to your city in a 3 acre lush green campus. The school offers a curriculum that combines the best of international practices, a value-led education, a stimulating learning environment, teachers trained to meet international quality standards and learnings from around the world. We make sure that your child receives the same quality of education as children across the globe and sees the world as one big playground, all set to be explored. VISION To provide a nurturing environment that develops each individual's potential thereby creating global citizens empowered to enrich the community. MISSION GEMS Public School believes in providing opportunities to our students to develop skills to face the challenges of an ever-changing world through } Learning to collaborate and communicate with the global community } Promoting universal values and community consciousness } Fostering trust and mutual respect, based on ethical norms } Using technology to engage and inspire students, enabling innovation and creativity } Ensuring all students achieve their potential through a range of proven approaches MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL ‘I cannot learn the way you teach’, will you teach me the way I can learn? -Anonymous Every child is born unique and it is our endeavour, to hone this uniqueness, to empower each one of them with skills that helps them to achieve their unique dream. This entails breaking away from the mould of mediocrity that stigmatizes the schooling system at large. It creates a free space where developing minds are free to explore, to question, to create, to evaluate, to learn—a space where true learning and excellence flourishes. We, as educators have the special privilege to touch tender minds as we embark on this journey of mentoring them. Parents work with us in tandem as we create a positive and secure environment where each one values the other, respects the difference, appreciates the culture, learns to stand for a cause and exhibit confidence with a touch of humility.
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