Pride in Para-Academics

At The Pupil, 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. Not only do extracurriculars aid physical and emotional development, they also contribute to mental development by enhancing essential qualities such as focus, perseverance and teamwork. By offering avenues for different kinds of talents to shine, para-academics empowers learners and does not restrict them to one modality of learning. The Pupil offers such a wide variety of activities that each child spends at least 6-7 hours on para-academics every week.

Extra-Curricular Activities

1. Art & Clay Modeling

“Art is the journey of a free soul.” - Alev Oguz

Art in all its varied and diverse forms is an integral part of every Pupilite’s experience. 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”. (link to Chithirai Punaivu YouTube video)

2. Weaving & Textiles

The Pupils keeps the indigenous textiles and handlooms of India alive by teaching students techniques such as weaving, Bathik, Kalamkari and Tie & Dye. In addition to their cultural value, such techniques help students enhance their sense of aesthetics and their eye-hand coordination. (link to Weaving YouTube video)

3. Carpentry

Students of Std. 8 and upwards learn carpentry, starting from how to remove a nail, and progressing to building their own furniture. Carpentry teaches children essential skills such as designing with 3D perspectives, creating blue-prints, making precise measurements and working with tools.

4. Music

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” - Plato

Students of The Pupil 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. Every year, all students get the opportunity to exhibit their skills at the Margazhi Utsav. (link to YouTube video)

5. Dance

“We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we dance for screams, we are the dancers, we create the dreams.” - Albert Einstein

Dance teaches students to use their own bodies as a mode of expression. It is a way of life that reflects the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and cultural aspects of an individual and a society. Pupilites learn varied dance forms, ranging from Bharatanatyam to Hip-Hop.

6. Yoga

“Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates serenity and harmony.” - Debasish Mridha

Pupilites attend yoga classes to achieve harmony of the mind, body and soul, and pay their respects to Indian culture. They showcase their skills during the annual Yoga Day.