3 February 2012

From the Middle School Principal

Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness.
Ola Joseph
At Pathways Noida, we deliver a curriculum woven around the belief that every child is unique and capable of excellence if provided with an environment that is caring / nurturing, academically stimulating. Our endeavor is to customize plans according to each student’s needs and strengths. 
The Read-a-thon,  conducted in the last semester aimed to develop the reading habit besides promoting social responsibility. This fund raising event promoted reading too since a social cause became the purpose of reading. Students wholeheartedly participated in the event. This is in consonance with our English Reading program where too our emphasis is on encouraging students  to read.
This semester, we used a software called ‘lexile to measure the reading levels. The purpose of this tool is not to assess students but match the right book  to  the reading level of the students. Finding a book which suits your level rather than a recommendation by an adult encourages students to read with enjoyment. This will I turn, help the students to better their reading skills and increase their reading levels.
 Parents can also support and encourage reading at home .You can set aside formal reading time with your child where you either read or encourage quiet reading time and then ask questions on what they have read.
In another important activity, middle school students have participated enthusiastically in the student elections. Election process builds leadership and social skills in students.
 They provide an opportunity to build values of fairness, justice and responsibility, as well as an understanding and experience of a democratic process. Student council elections at Pathways  provided that opportunity to the students as all the students became a part of the electorate and voted for the members of the student council .Next week they will elect two student representatives from each class who will represent middle school in the School Parliament .
We will continue with our endeavor to provide a wide range of learning experiences for our students over the coming months.

 
Sunanda Sandhir
Middle School Principal