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Maha Maruthi Montessori, a unit of Sushil Hari International Residential School offers Integrated Montessori and CBSE education to children from 2.5 years to grade 5.

Programs

Pre-Primary – Ages 2.5 to 4 years
Primary – Grade 1 to Grade 5

Philosophy:

At Maha Maruthi Montessori, we strive to develop a love of learning in each child. In addition to learning, emphasis is placed on confidence building, self-discipline and independence.

The curriculum has been built from the best of Montessori and CBSE curriculums. Montessori approach is used to introduce abstract concept with the use of concrete Montessori materials. CBSE books and assessment is followed.

Pre-Primary Curriculum

Pre-Primary program is structured so that children experience the Montessori curriculum. Children in this program will be exploring mathematics, language, science, art, movement and music. At this stage, our key focus is on developing co-ordination, concentration, self-discipline and independence in every child. Pre-Primary curriculum includes but not limited to:

Practical Life Skills: Shoe tying, buttoning, zipping, motor skills development

Math: Learning numbers, place values such as units, tens, hundreds, addition and subtraction.

Language: Alphabets, tracing, writing, phonics, reading skill development.

Sensorial: Activities to develop discrimination, order and refine the visual, tactile and auditory sense.

Primary Curriculum

Children in this program will be learning English, Mathematics Tamil/Hindi and Science.

English: English language learning is aimed at developing vocabulary, writing, reading and grammar.

Mathematics: Abstract math concepts are introduced with the help of concrete Montessori materials. The materials are grouped as below:

Group 1 – Numbers 1-10. Counting using cards and counters, bead stair and number rods are used.

Group 2 – Decimal system using golden beads.

Group 3 – Counting beyond 10 using teen board, tens board. Operations using golden beads, addition and subtraction boards, stamp game and snake game.

Group 4 – Skip counting with long chain, multiplication, division concepts using boards.

Group 5 – Fractions and decimals using fraction and decimal boards, measurement systems. Geometry using insets and cabinets.

Language: Students have the choice of Tamil/Hindi. TN state board books are followed for Tamil. CBSE publisher books are followed for Hindi.

Science: Science is grouped under Life Science and Earth and Space Science. Life science includes plant life, animal life studies and environmental science. Earth and Space science includes study of planet earth and space, geography that includes physical and political. Learning science is experiential through hands-on activities, campus walk, environmental observations, and video learning.

Books:

CBSE books are followed.

Assessments:

Summative Assessment 1 – Conducted end of term 1
Summative Assessment 2 – Conducted end of term 2

PRE-PRIMARY (NURSERY, LKG & UKG)

Nested in greenery and equipped with an excellent play area, this section is planned as a home away from home for younger children. Here, in an environment conducive to the development of their creativity, they will blossom into individuals.

Budding minds will be enthused through a combination of formal and informal learning, indoor and outdoor activities like singing and recitation, reading and writing, games and physical education. They will have easy access to Library and activity centre containing the latest selection of children’s books to satisfy their curiosity.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

The environment will be created to enable the little ones to discover the world around them and to explore their surroundings and, in the process, gradually open their minds. Various avenues for mental, physical and emotional development will be available to them in their playground in the form of swings, see saws, puzzles, block games, sand areas, fantasy zones and an audio-visual facility for watching educational films. The curriculum is divided over three terms, to encourage a better evaluation of the child and active interaction between the teachers and the parents.

EVALUATION

Students are not be tested formally but their progress is measured gradually through objectively designed fun-filled activities.

PRIMARY SCHOOL (CLASSES I–V)

The Primary School consists of the classes from I to V. Besides possessing an exclusive Computer Laboratory and Library; the Junior School also has individually equipped classrooms for Art, Dance and Music. Educational tours and pleasure trips will be organised to nurture values and life skills and to develop the personality of the child.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

At one of the most delicate stages in their lives, the juniors are encouraged to seek knowledge through exploration and discovery. The activity rooms and the playgrounds will provide adequate avenues for them to engage in a wide range of activities to learn, engage and develop mentally.

EVALUATION

They are gradually introduced to a formal system of assessment through periodic assignments to eventually prepare them for bigger challenges.

SUBJECTS

Languages | Mathematics | Environment Studies | Computer Science | Tamil / Hindi

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Art and Craft | Dance | Music | Yoga | P.E.

MIDDLE and HGH SCHOOL (CLASSES VI to X)

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Teachers at SHIRS, actively employ audio-visual aids to turn the delivery process into an interactive session. Subjects are subdivided further, leading to increased complexity and hence the need for creative methods to drive the concept home. As per the norms of CBSE, the school follows the CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation) system to improve the child’s performance at every step by identifying his/her learning difficulties right from the beginning. In science, the children discover the fun of experiments through the three well equipped Science Labs and Computer Lab.

SUBJECTS

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL (CLASSES XI and XII)

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Teachers at SHIRS, actively employ audio-visual aids to turn the delivery process into an interactive session. Subjects are subdivided further, leading to increased complexity and hence the need for creative methods to drive the concept home. As per the norms of TNSBE, the school follows the system to improve the child’s performance at every step by identifying his/her learning difficulties right from the beginning. In science, the children discover the fun of experiments through the three well equipped Science Labs and Computer Lab.

SUBJECTS

* affiliated to Tamilnadu State Board