Curriculum

A good educational institution is one in which every student feels welcomed and cared for, where a safe and stimulating teaching environment is provided, where a wide range of teaching experiences are offered and where good physical infrastructure and appropriate resources conducive to learning are available to all students. VPS is one of the good educational institutions.

Curriculum is discovery and activity-based learning along with some formal interactive classroom learning in order to lay a solid groundwork in reading, writing, speaking, physical education, art, languages, science, and mathematics. Here, at VPS, we strive our best to achieve the desired outcomes at all stages through a well-planned curriculum.

Pre School – Class II

At the foundational stage, we focus on play-based, flexible, and multilevel learning. In VPS, we believe that each child is different and grows, learns, and develops at their own pace. Play and activity are the primary ways of learning and development.

Children at this stage will undergo the following domains of development:

Domain: Physical Development

• Children develop habits that keep them healthy and safe.
• Children develop sharpness in sensorial perceptions.
• Children develop a fit and flexible body.

Domain: Socio-Emotional and Ethical Development

• Children develop emotional intelligence, i.e., the ability to understand and manage their own emotions.
• Children develop a positive attitude.

Domain: Cognitive Development

• Children observe and understand different categories of objects.
• Children develop mathematical understanding and abilities to recognize shapes.

Domain: Language and Literacy Development

• Children develop effective communication skills for day-to-day interaction.
• Children develop fluency in reading and writing.

Domain: Aesthetic and Cultural Development

• Children develop appreciation for the beauty of the natural world around them.
• Children develop their art skills by increasing their aesthetic ability.

Class III - V

At this stage, the curriculum supports experiential learning and provides continuous opportunities for students to experience, explore, and experiment with the environment, learning about social participation and contribution. The pedagogic strategies at this stage enable pair work, small group work, and individual work. Discovery and activity-based learning along with interactive classroom learning lay a solid groundwork in reading, writing, speaking languages, science, and mathematics.

Class VI - VIII

At this stage, along with pedagogical and curricular styles of the preparatory stage, learning and discussion of more abstract concepts in each subject like science, mathematics, arts, and social science are introduced. Experiential learning within each subject and exploration of rotation among different subjects is encouraged. Focus on regular assessment of learning rather than summative assessment is emphasized.

Class IX - XII

The secondary and senior secondary curriculum prescribed by CBSE strives to provide ample scope for holistic development (physical, intellectual, and social) of students, conceptual understanding, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking to encourage logical decision-making, innovation, and enhanced learning supported by different types of assessments. A continuous series of programs based on sustained research and regular assessment by educational experts is incorporated into the curriculum.

Scheme of Examination and Promotion

Class Pre-School – Pre Primary:

There is no formal assessment. The children are assessed on the basis of day-to-day observation through general discussion and revision worksheets. A checklist is also prepared at the end of each term to track the child’s conceptual understanding.

Class I – II

There is no formal assessment. The grading system for Class I & II is an overall assessment of a child’s performance in class which includes written and oral skills as well as day-to-day observation of the child.

Class III - VIII

• Academic session for Classes III to VIII will have two terminal examinations: Mid Term Examinations (September/October) & Annual Examinations (February/March).
• Pen and Paper examinations of Classes III to VIII will be conducted. These examinations will test the achievements of basic learning outcomes, through assessment of core concepts.
• Regular assessment of a student from Class III to VIII will be done throughout the academic session as per the weightage of marks given in the table below.

Internal/External Assessment

• The question paper for the Mid Term Examinations will be set out of the syllabus of the First Term.
• The question paper for the Annual Examinations will be set out of the whole syllabus, covered in the first term and second term.

Classes IX – XI

Apart from test series and periodic assessments, two formal examinations shall be conducted in the months of September & February (Mid Term & Annual examination). For the Annual examination, the question paper shall be set from the whole syllabus strictly as per CBSE guidelines. In order to declare a pass, a student must secure 33% marks out of 100 separately in theory and practical examinations.

Class X & XII

Public examination is held by CBSE for these classes in the month of March. To give enough practice for the Board Examination, Test Series, and Term-end examinations are held in rotation.

Minimum 75% attendance is required for promotion from Class IX and XI to Class X and XII respectively.