1. Scientific & Structured Curriculum
Both the KG and Montessori Programs at Balmithra follow a structured curriculum and teaching methodologies based on scientific observation of children and developmental psychology. Such methods support different styles of learning at different stages.
2. Hands-on Learning
At Balmithra, each classroom is a thoughtfully prepared environment with a multitude of tactile learning materials that stimulate all the senses, engage children with different learning styles, and help them understand and retain their learning more effectively.
3. Montessori Method
The Montessori Method of Education is a child-centric educational approach based on scientific observation. This method involves mixed age classrooms in which children can learn from one another, creative and tactile learning materials for hands-on learning and allowing children to explore their interests freely.
4. Hidden Curriculum
Balmithra strives to create a nurturing environment and to model good behavior to help children develop essential life skills such as socialization, confidence, patience, resilience, teamwork, discipline and empathy.
5. Develop Every Dimension
In addition to academics, we at Balmithra, use creative learning materials to help children develop gross motor skills, fine motor skills, sensory integration, alongside practical skills such as tying shoelaces, table manners, personal grooming, folding clothes, making juice and pouring liquids.
6. Green Building
Balmithra, along with The Pupil Saveetha Eco School is sprawled over an impressive 5 acre campus that embodies the principles of the Eco School.
7. Uni(que)form
o sit in class or climb a tree? Never a question for the children of Balmithra. Balmithra’s uniform is designed in such a way that students look professional in a classroom environment while also being comfortable doing physical activities such as sports, yoga and gymnastics. Students have a choice of 5 different colours to wear everyday, making every classroom a colourful sight.
8. Equal importance to extracurriculars
At Balmithra, we consider the importance of extracurricular activities to be on par with that of academics, so much so that we refer to them as para-academics. Balmithra offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities to provide maximum exposure to diverse ideas from a young age.
09. Art
“Art is the journey of a free soul.” - Alev Oguz
Right from kindergarten, children are exposed to various modes and techniques of expression to give wings to their imagination. The budding artists showcase their expertise through innovative graffiti on the school compound walls and at an annual exhibition titled “Chithirai Punaivu”.
10. Music
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” - Plato
Students of Balmithra are trained in a wide variety of musical categories and genres, ranging from Carnatic and Western to folk music and pop. This helps them appreciate music as a form of personal and cultural expression, and makes them proficient performers, composers and connoisseurs of the musical arts.
12. Gymnastics
Students of Balmithra have the unique opportunity to learn gymnastics from national-level athletes. Students receive training in both Rhythmic and Artistic Gymnastics and learn to use apparatus such as balance beams, vaults, uneven bars, parallel bars, pommel horse, trampolines and floor mats. Thus, they gain valuable skills such as flexibility, stamina, concentration, discipline, quick reflexes and situational awareness, which contribute to their mental, physical and emotional growth.
13. Physical Education
The sports hour is perhaps the most awaited period of the week, as Balmithra’s Sports Team has perfected the art of enhancing physical fitness, mental strength and good sportsmanship through fun activities and games.
14. Theatre
Our theatre initiative is aimed to give all tiny tots the chance to experience the art of acting and performing on stage. This will give them the pleasure of transforming into various characters from different places in their very own school, and also allow them to experience different forms of acting such as shadow play and mime. Each term culminates in an annual production in which all students participate. Some of our past productions include Jungle Book and Miss Nelson is Missing
