‘A child’s first step to a delightful journey into the world of education’
‘Childhood is not a race to see how quickly a child can read, write and count.
Childhood is a small window of time to learn and develop at a pace
which is right for each individual child’
In this ever changing, ever challenging world of education the right blend of learning, exposure and research are a must for the growth of an individual.
Naval Kindergarten has imbibed different methodologies and educational philosophies and created its own child centric culture. We believe that there is more
in every child and we seek to discover and bring out the best in each child by nurturing their talents and interests.
The teaching methodology is primarily, ‘Activity Based Learning’ so that the students are encouraged to grow and develop at their own pace and where each day is
varied, stimulating, exciting and above all FUN! Our goal is to provide a holistic educational experience that is, rooted in promoting the spirit of enquiry,
guided curiosity and collaborative experience. Pre-primary learning is imparted to the children in a conducive, stress free environment using play-way methodology.
It is our vision that each child who comes through our door joins a community of children, families, and teachers engaged in the joy, work, and wonder of childhood.
The wider the range of possibilities and experiences we offer children, the more intense will be their motivation and richer their personalities.
‘Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired
by listening to words but by experiences in the environment’
-Dr Maria Montessori
Dr. Maria Montessori noted that touching an object builds pathways to cognition as the mind remembers the feel and movement associated with the object.
Such an impression is attributed to the muscular sense. During movement, touch and sight are combined, the child builds knowledge through their perception.
A tiny-tot need to use their senses to learn. They are not at a stage where they can just hear about something or see a picture of it and know what it is about.
At Naval Kindergarten, we follow this philosophy and believe that play is educationally powerful. The School uses hands on activities and play as a method of
instruction because play is concrete, first-hand and active.
Tell me and I Forget, Teach me and I may Remember,
Involve me and I Learn
-Benjamin Franklin
When planning lessons and activities our emphasis is on fun, enjoyment, exploring the environment and challenge. We aim to encourage children to adopt a positive
attitude towards learning which will provide a solid foundation for their future education.
During pre-school years, children explore every opportunity to discover new experiences, new friends and new environments. Their minds are lively and imaginative.
They are the learning sponges. Every new experience, every word they learn, behaviour they adopt, is an investment in a more fruitful future.
At Naval Kindergarten, we balance this zest with the ability to listen, follow directions, attend to tasks and participate in group activities to develop the
critical life skill of concentration.
A teacher ignites the fire that fuels a student’s thirst,
for knowledge, curiosity and wisdom
We aim to provide a holistic curriculum pattern which will promote all areas of a child’s development. A child’s experiences in the Early Years have a major
impact on their future life chances. The preparatory programme offered by Naval Kindergarten, Goa has many special features. Some of them are:-
- Age appropriate and regularly up-dated curriculum.
- High quality learning aids and text books.
- Quality play things and educational aid.
- Dedicated team of trained teachers and helpers.
- Focus on early reading and literacy.
- Warm, loving and stimulating environment & child centric approach.
- Clean and safe surroundings.
- High level of transparency and parental involvement.
- Focus on music and movement.
- Essentially secular education.
- Very favourable teacher student ratio.
- Emphasis on concepts and not on rote-learning.
Naval Kindergarten, Goa is the first pre-primary school in Goa to set up a Resource Room for special children and the first among the other pre–primary naval
schools in the country. Also, it is one of the only institutes to celebrate Annual Day and Sports Day on a large scale.
Involvement of parents through parent teacher interactions, PTA meetings, teacher evaluation formats, sensitization of parents through talks on topics like healthy
upbringing and learning disabilities are held on regular basis and are much appreciated by the parent community.
In the recent past, new measures are instituted to keep up with the requirements such as installation of CCTV cameras, reconstruction of the compound wall, renovation
of the children’s washrooms, refurbishment of the classroom furniture, new outdoor playfield equipment, Montessori play way equipment for the activity room and
educational toys for the playroom.