Activities
Co-Curricular Activities
We recognize the importance of holistic education that includes activities outside the classroom. Hence our students pursue a wide range of curricular and co-curricular activities. It gives the students an opportunity to develop particular skills and exhibit their non-academic abilities. In either case, participation can assist students in more than one way. They actually complement the curricular activities and groom the students in the “Art of living and working together.”
Saturday CCA
Grade I-V
The Co-Curricular activities are conducted on Saturdays for the students from Std I to Std V.
Skating
Bollywood dance
Hindustani music
Bharatanatyam
Yoga
Karate
Wednesdays & Thursdays CCA
Grade VI-VIII
The students from Std VI to Std VIII the activities are conducted on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Inter House Competitions
“Small Steps, Big Changes”
Melange
Melange is a three day inter- house Cultural competition where the students of Class I to XII will compete on individual events on the 1st & 2nd day and group events on the 3rd Day. Students get an opportunity to present themselves before parents and guests and learn about team work and the importance of coordination. It gives an opportunity for students to present their talents in Literary, Art, Music, Dance and Drama.
Participation in Cultural programme is important because:
- It gives young people the chance to develop important life skills such as creativity, self-confidence, discipline, effective communication and the ability to work in teams.
- It widens horizons and can add another dimension to life.
- It provides enjoyment and stimulates the mind.
- It prepares them to face the challenges of the world and make them realise that there are different ways to lead life successfully.
Desparta
Desparta 2022 is an inter-house sports competition where the students from Classes I to XII compete on individual and group events. The aim of Desparta 2022 is to ensure that all students are active and inculcate a positive competitive spirit.
Participation in Sports competition is important, because it
- Encourages higher standards of achievement
- Encourages physical activity
- Builds discipline
- Teaches how to deal with disappointment
- Builds companionship and teamwork
01 Individual Events (Boys and Girls)
Running Race
Obstacle Race
Hoops Race
Balancing the Bean Bag
Shuttle Relay
Skipping
02 Group Events
Kritva
KRITVA, the Art and Science Exhibition is a remarkable showcase of the synergy between art and science. It encourages students to perceive the natural world through creative lenses and unveil the infinite possibilities when art and science converge.
Inter School Competitions
Kisa Utsav
Every year KISA( Karnataka ICSE School Association) conducts several competitions, for the students of ICSE Schools. The competitions are held at three levels – Zonal, Regional and National.
The events of the competition are,
- Creative Writing
- Debate, Quiz
- Group Dance
- Group song ( Vocal and Instrument)
- Declamation
- Pick & Speak
- Sudoku
- Drawing and Painting
Winners of Melange competition are selected and trained to compete in these events.
DCL Blooms & Little Blooms
DCL(Deepika Children’s League ) is an inter school competition hosted by Christ School, at Christ University.
Little Blooms
The events of Little Blooms
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01
Solo Song
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02
Solo Dance
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03
Fancy Dress
Upper Primary
Grades V to VII
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01
Solo Song
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02
Solo Dance
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03
Fancy Dress
High School
Grades VIII to XII
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01
Solo Song
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02
Solo Dance
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03
Fancy Dress
Olympiad Examination
KRITVA, the Art and Science Exhibition is a remarkable showcase of the synergy between art and science. It encourages students to perceive the natural world through creative lenses and unveil the infinite possibilities when art and science converge.
KISA Talent Search examination
Every year, KISA(Karnataka ICSE Schools Association) organises a talent search examination for students from Classes I to X. The students are quizzed in Mathematics, Geography, History, English and Current Affairs. Students from Grade I to X appear in this examination.
This exam enriches the knowledge of the students and boosts their confidence to face the challenges.
Apart from these above competitions students get the opportunity to participate in the following
- All India drawing competition
- Essay and handwriting competition
- Presidency Challenge Competitions
- Wissen Quiz Competition - Greenwood High
Siri Kannada
Kannada examination will be conducted for the students from Class I to X, who has opted Kannada as their second language.
Apart from these above competitions students will get the opportunity to participate in the following,
- All India drawing competition
- Essay and handwriting competition
- Presidency Challenge Competitions
- Wissen Quiz Competition - Greenwood High
Field Trips/ Excursion
The purpose of field trip is to help the students to get first-hand experience in unfamiliar and casual environments. It allows them to learn various things, and provides them with a chance to enhance their skills.
An excursion is usually a brief pleasure trip. The students are trained to adapt to the new environment and are also conscientize their behaviour in public places. It helps the students to mingle with the group and intensify their bonding.
The school offers
- One day Picnic to students from Kindergarten to Grade II
- Field trip / Picnic to students from Grade III to V
- Field trip / Picnic & Excursion to students from Grade VI to XII
School Band
A select group of children from classes VI to VIII constitutes the school band.
Training to the band group is provided by a professional trainer, a Band Major
The list given below is the instruments and the paraphernalia related to the band that are available for practice, under the supervision of the band master and PT teachers.
- Bass Drums
- Tanner Drums
- Side Drums
- Bugle Copper
- Cymbal Trumpet
- Clarinet
- Bass Circle
- Cymbal
- Bass Circle
The School Band displays its prowess on important occasions like Independence Day, Republic Day and all the major programmes of our school.
NCC (National Cadet Corps)
The National Cadet Corps is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens. Its headquarters is at New Delhi, India and is open to school and college students on a voluntary basis.
It recruits cadets from high schools, colleges, and universities all over India. The cadets are given basic military training in small arms and parades.
The officers and cadets have no liability for active military service once they complete their course but are given preference over normal candidates during the selection process.
The four cardinal principles NCC works on:
- Obey with a smile.
- Be punctual.
- Work hard and without fuss.
- Make no excuses and tell no lies.
If your dream is to join the army, there is nothing better you can do in school than to join NCC. It makes you learn many things such as discipline, basic arms training, team ethics, following orders, various kinds of physical activities, sports, tours to remote areas, etc. These lessons are invaluable and make the journey of learning beautiful. You get familiar with varied leadership traits, develop communication skills and build courage and confidence.
NCC offers a variety of campuses like the CACT (Combine Annual Training Camp), BLC (Basic Leadership Camp), ALC (Advanced Leadership Camp), Paragliding, trekking, hiking, YEP (Youth Exchange Programme), which gives an opportunity to visit foreign countries on government expenditure; TSC (Thal Sainik Camp) for firing, RDC (Republic Day Camp), which lets the candidates meet the Prime Minister, President, and Chief of Armed Force; NIC (National Integration Camp), and IDC (Independence Day Camp).
Kindergarten Activities
Che-Bellezza
Che-Bellezza is a three day class-wise Cultural competition where the students of Pre-KG, LKG and UKG compete on individual events. Students get an opportunity to present themselves before parents and guests and develop a sense of independence, self-reliance and self-confidence. It gives an opportunity for students to present their talents in different competitions such as Art, Music, Dance, Fancy Dress, etc.
Desfida
Desfida is class-wise sports competition where the students of Pre-KG, LKG and UKG participate with great enthusiasm and exuberance. It builds healthy bones and muscles, increases fitness and makes the pre-scholar active.
More than Activities
Confidence
Opportunities to perform, compete and cooperate help students become more confident.
Teamwork
Sports, music and group activities teach students how to listen, cooperate and work together.
Discipline
Participation builds discipline, responsibility, resilience and respect.
Creativity
Activities give students the freedom to imagine, express and create.