Holistic Education

The Gurukul Holistic approach to Education addresses the development of the person as a whole, extending beyond the boundaries of the classroom, thereby transforming the learner at knowledge, attitude and practice levels.
This is achieved through an integrated set of learning experiences that addresses the student’s needs in all four aspects of self, namely – Body (Physical), Mind (Mental), Heart (Emotional/Social) and Spirit (Spiritual).

The Gurukul Holistic Approach

The curriculum in the Gurukuls is designed in coherence with the National and State Educational policy. With structured learning experiences, the curriculum ensures that the character and personality of every learner are founded on the principles of peace, love and compassion, that in turn enhances their cognitive potential and grade-level academic achievements.

Gurukul students shall learn to

Respect and care for their body.
Have in-depth core subject competency.
Develop 21st century skills – critical and logical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication skills.
Respect Nature and be one with it.
Learn life skills to enable them to know themselves, manage their emotions, evade peer pressure, solve problems and overcome situational challenges confidently.
Take ownership of their studies and life.
Be aligned to principles in thought, word and action.
Be compassionate and serve the community as members of one family.

Body

Fitness, Health, and Wellness

Mind

Knowledge, Understanding, Application, and Skill

Heart

Compassion, Kindness, and Teamwork

Spirit

Mindfulness, Responsibility, and Service

Fitness, Health and Wellness

The Physical Education Curriculum teaches students to respect and care for their body by developing flexibility, endurance and strength along with the right nourishment, recreation, rest and sleep.

Gurukul Activities for Physical Development

Games Taught: Football, basketball, kabaddi, kho-kho, cricket, volleyball, throwball and athletics.
Yoga for flexibility, composure and concentration.
After-School sports: Silambam, karate, judo, volleyball, throwball, and athletics.
Health card for physical wellness
Clinical assessment/ health check-up
‘My plate chart’ for good health and nutrition.
Wellness Wednesdays

Body

Mind

Knowledge, Understanding, Application and Skill

Gurukul Activities for Mind Development

Teaching matched to meet students’ learning styles.
Tech-enabled classes.
Engaging all students through experiential learning, project and research learning, field visits and seminars.
Continuous evaluation, analysis and bridging of learning gaps.

Compassion, Kindness and Teamwork

Gurukul aim to imbibe humanity, tolerance for fellow men and values such as respect, love, empathy, interdependence, teamwork, win-win systems and a positive attitude in all our children.

We train children to believe in the law of abundance by helping them find their niche. We help children develop their emotional quotient through activities that help in managing stress, managing emotions and resisting peer pressure.

Gurukul Activities for Social/Emotional Development

The Gurukul assembly is a life science period.
Career clubs, no-books day, project days and celebrations of national and internationally significant days to provide collaborating opportunities.
Co-scholastic learning like music, dance and arts & crafts help children to express themselves.
Talent fiestas, sports days and annual days develop social and emotional competencies.
Festival celebrations reinforce secularism, unity and equality.

Heart

Spirit

Mindfulness, Responsibility and Service

Being mindful of every thought, word and action is the key to creativity and responsibility. At Gurukul, we endeavour to continuously reinforce the art of living mindfully at work and play.

Teachers plan their lessons to engage children to think beyond the concept, connecting them to the learner’s life, thereby making learning a mindful activity focused on bringing a behavioural change. This enables children to develop their character and personality, making them confident as they can say right from wrong and make decisions aligned to their principles with courage.

Gurukul Activities for Spiritual Development

Daily assembly activities for character and personality development – Thirukural, value education through a skit, tableau, mime, talks on the day’s significance and great people, discussion on current happenings – both good and bad, kindles their mind.
Yoga and transcendental meditation.
Rules of life are learnt through sports and games.
Confidence-building activities like talent hunts and events.
Expose children to community service activities like Scouts and Guides, Junior Red Cross Society, Road Safety Patrol and National Cadet Corp (NCC).
Create social responsibility by engaging children in medical camps, health and sanitation campaigns and rallies.