In this newsletter I would like
to highlight four activities which effectively capture our learning values at
Pathways. In combination, they demonstrate how we see education as a process
which happens in multiple places and through various exposures.
1. Sports Day & Sports Fiesta
A sports event is a part of every
school’s calendar. At Pathways our philosophy is both to encourage healthy
competition as well as promote widespread participation. Students are limited
to entering for three events so that more students join, house spirit receives
a boost as they cheer for their members and medals are awarded on the victory
stand. There are cheers and sometimes tears but every student learns how to
fight to win or to lose with grace. 
In contrast the Early Years Sports Fiesta aims at being what its name suggests – a Fiesta which is good humoured, enjoys the many activities which our little ones participate in and brings in parents to each of the activity areas. Our PE department does an excellent job of keeping both events going. Overall these two days bring alive our motto of Learn, Work, Play, Think, LIVE – so well captured in the drill performed on Sports Day.
2. MUN at Singapore
A group of middle school students
from Form 6 – 8 are representing the school at a Model United Nations at the
Overseas Family School, Singapore. This will give them a unique experience of
interacting with students from across East Asia, competing as well as making
new friends from other schools.
3. Adventure Camps
In the third week of March, all
classes from Form 4 up will go out on trips. The aim of this is to give our
students the experience of activities which city children rarely experience –
to trek, go rafting, rock climbing, camping etc. It takes them out of their
natural comfort zone, challenges them to manage themselves in an unfamiliar
environment. It is a central part of our education programme and is compulsory
for all students. We take great care with safety, choosing trip organisers who
have had experience with Pathways trips and ensuring that there are appropriate
teachers escorting the group. Form 2 & 3 experience a modified version of
this by spending a night in school. You will be getting more details from the
school Principals.
4. Jharokha: The
Academic Fair
Our annual academic fair has a
special focus this year. Our students from Form 1 upward will be showcasing how
we use technology in teaching and learning, how it is an integral part of our
strategy to extend the educational experience of our students. The purpose of
our technology programme is to enable activities which cannot be done in any
other way, to excite students to explore new ways of creating knowledge. Pathways School Noida is a leader in this
area and we plan to invite teachers from
other schools to share what we do in this area. The fair is on Thursday 14th
March from 10 – 1 pm. Please do make the time to come and encourage
them. I can assure you that you will learn a lot from this.
Dr Shalini Advani
School Director