It is not easy for someone to
change their school, but in Pathways, it was quite smooth sailing for me. The
friendly and welcoming environment in Pathways Noida made my first day very
easy and comfortable.
One thing that makes this school
different from others is these people who are shaping the environment of the
school. Over the past few days, I started getting used to the methods of
teaching and learning at Pathways. Students are not spoon fed, they have to do
their work on their own. The students have to make their decisions and take
ownership for that. In the pre-term programme, the
emphasis is not on facts which we have to learn because we are focusing on
learning skills rather than content. The teachers
here guide us in our projects but we have to carry out the research by
ourselves. The facilities in Pathways are definitely up to the standard of an
international school. The students and
teachers here in Pathways are very friendly and supportive. Our school
encourages many extra-curricular activities. There are so many clubs running
like: dance, drama, public speaking, social service etc, which according to me,
is crucial for the all rounded education of a student. Pathways is a school
that not only offers good education but also has various methods of building up
the character of a student.
My journey in Pathways till now
has been very different but splendid and I hope it continues to be the same
throughout my time in this school.
Yashovardhan Choudhari
Gr 8 (Pre Term)
It has not been much time for me
since I joined Pathways, but the friendly and caring nature of the students and
the teachers helped me to get comfortably settled into the new environment.
I believe Pathways Noida offers
various opportunities to students where they can indulge themselves, not only
in academics, but also in extra-curricular activities as they help in our
overall development. I think the teaching and learning here is quite different
as it makes the teachers facilitators not the instructors and the students:
better learners. I am developing the habit of doing my work independently. The
logo of Pathways ‘Learn Work Play Think Live’ also reflects the same. Being a
part of the clubs, like dance Club, is helping me in refining my talent
and activities like writing blogs,
articles for school magazines and the most importantly, reflecting back on the
work has made me confident about my skills.
Last week watching the 8th grade students
presenting their personal projects in front of their parents showed me how a
student can project his/her own talent and passion with responsibility and
ownership. There is a lot more to go and
I am really hoping and looking forward to be part of these exciting activities in future.
Nitya Jindal Gr 8 (Pre Term)
