Activities

Chess

Chess is a thinking game.If children were taught this noble game at their tender age and encouraged to play the game, they will perform better in their academic career and outshine others. Playing chess will not only help children perform better in mathematics, but also teach very important and invaluable lessons to the children. According to research,it has been found that playing chess helps children to develop and enhance their:

• Visual Memory
• Attention Span
• Spatial Reasoning Skills
• Capacity to Anticipate Events
• Capacity to Predict Events
• Ability to use Analytical Skills to make decisions
• Ability to Evaluate Alternatives.

Karate

Martial arts benefits span a spectrum of physical, mental, and social attributes, all of which are learned and improved through martial arts training. Progress is often marked by the belt system, which takes the beginner from a white belt through a variety of colors until black. Testing for each new level, generally every three months, is a good exercise in setting and achieving goals. Physical benefits include the following:

Goal setting Discipline

• Physical fitness
• Personal security

Social benefits include the following:

• Camaraderie
• Self-esteem
• Respect
• Calming

Mental benefits include the following:

• Learning abilities
• Goal setting Discipline
• Learning abilities

Bharathanattiyam

Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance from Tamilnadu. It is a blend of expressions, melody and rhythm. Bharatanatyam is the combination of three elements Nritta, Nritya and Natya. Nritta highlights body movements and rhythm. Nritya gives emphasis to dance postures and body movements. Natya gives importance to drama and poems. Done with complete concentration the dance form is as good as yoga.

The following are being attained.

• Improves Balance
• Improves Flexibility
• Improves Stamina
• Increases Aerobics Fitness
• Improves Concentration
• Healthy Heart
• Builds Endurance
• Controls Weight

Western Music

Music is fun and contributes to a positive, relaxed and happy atmosphere.

Music is an essential part of human existence. Different kinds of birds have different cries, songs and melodies to communicate about their world. Similarly music is used by human beings to express their thoughts and feelings about their inner world as well as their social world. It is hard to imagine a culture without music. Thus, music can be seen as the soul of human culture.

The role of music in learning can be described in terms of enhancement of social harmony, motivation force, and tool for learning. Music helps to develop children’s language skills:

Music adis in development of the following skills in children

• Self-esteem
• Listening Skill
• Math Skills
• Brain Connections
• Relieves Stress
• Transitions are made Easier
• Encourages Creativity in Children
• Enhancement of Social Harmony
• Motivation Force
• Tools for Learning

Yoga

Yoga helps to improves students’ behavior, physical health and academic performance, as well as
attitudes toward themselves.It also helps in

1. Emotion regulation
2. Academic performance
3. Reduced anxiety and tension
4. Resilience to stress
5. Fewer problem behaviors
6. Physical well-being

Tailoring

If you want your child to have a hobby that will have a positive impact on their character
development and mental growth, consider teaching them how to sew. Sewing can provide them
with educational, physical, and mental benefits in an interesting and fun way. On top of that, it
can also become a valuable skill in their lives. Tailoring enhance to

1. Develops fine motor skills
2. Builds self-confidence and confidence in their skills
3. Learn how to be patient
4. Practice communicating and follow instructions
5. Use their imagination and creativity

Vedic Maths

Vedic Mathematics is a collection of Techniques to solve mathematical arithmetics in easy and faster way. It is used to solve problems involved in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, conics. With the Maths tricks children can do calculations 10-15 times faster than our usual methods. Some methods in Vedic Mathematics are really very fast and attains to

1. Sharpen mind, increases mental agility and intelligence.
2. Increases speed and accuracy.
3. Become a Mental Calculator.
4. Improves memory and boosts self confidence.
5. Cultivates an Interest.
6. Develops left and right sides of brain hence using intuition and innovation.

Pencil Shading

Drawing plays a big role in cognitive development. It helps children learn to write and think creatively, develop hand-eye co-ordination, hone analytic skills, and conceptualise ideas. This hand-eye coordination is important in athletic and recreational situations, as well as in academic scenarios such as penmanship lessons.It has been found that drawing helps children to develop and enhance their:

1. Fine Motor Skills
2. Visual Analysis
3. Concentration
4. Individual Confidence
5. Creative Problem Solving

Dance

When children are provided with creative movement problems that involve the selection of movement choices, they learn to think in the concrete reality of movement. Thus, learning the art of dance helps young children develop knowledge, skill, and understanding about the world. Dance helps children develop literacy.It helps improve overall fitness, endurance, muscle toning and strengthening. It involves cardiovascular/ aerobic fitness, core and strength training and stretches for flexibility. Students work together in a group and this sense of team spirit encourages them.

Judo

Judo (physical education) is a reliable system of self-defense, and a way of life. Judo is more than a “martial art,” it is a martial way. It develops its practitioners physically, emotionally, and spiritually by teaching respect and honor throughout sport. It literally means “the way of gentleness”. It helps children to develop and enhance their:
1. Focus and attention.
2. Discipline.
3. High self esteem or confidence.
4. Focus.
5. Healthy

Vocal Music

Music education is an important aspect of providing children with a well-rounded education. When allowed to work in harmony with other subjects and areas of study, music helps children grow in self-esteem, build essential skills and prepare for bright futures. Singing dramatically improves self-esteem, helps children to be calmer and focused, and increases enjoyment and engagement in class.

Keyboard

Learning to play the piano broadens the vocabulary and verbal sequencing skills of students. Since they are exposed to more words than the kids who do not learn music, their reading also improves automatically. All these factors lead to an overall better performance in the classroom. Health benefits from playing piano are as follow as:
1. It Relieves Stress
2. Enhances Split Concentration
3. Stimulates the Brain, improving Neural Connections
4. Strengthens Hand Muscles
5. Improves the Language Skills
6. Improves Vocabulary and other Classroom skills
7. It stimulates the growth hormones

Drums

Playing the drums requires a lot of energy and as with any physical activity; it helps to release negative emotions from the children. It improves the mood and reduces stress. Music causes a soothing effect at the psychological level. It enhance the children to
1. Reduce Stress.
2. Relieve frustration, disappointment
3. Boost Brain Power and Increase Academic Performance.
4. Develop Confidence.
5. Motor Skill Development.

Computer Classes

Computer education in our schools plays vital role in student’s career development. Computer with the internet is the most powerful device that students can use to learn new skills and more advanced version of current lessons.
Education has benefited from the inclusion of technology and computers by making it easier for students to keep up while helping teachers by improving the way lessons can be planned and taught.Computers and the internet not only help students to explore creativity and imagination but also help to understand technologies.

Music

Music is fun and contributes to a positive, relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Music is an essential part of human existence. Different kinds of birds have different cries, songs and melodies to communicate about their world. Similarly music is used by human beings to express their thoughts and feelings about their inner world as well as their social world. It is hard to imagine a culture without music. Thus, music can be seen as the soul of human culture.

The role of music in learning can be described in terms of enhancement of social harmony, motivation force, and tool for learning. Music helps to develop children’s language skills:

Music adis in development of the following skills in children

• Self-esteem
• Listening Skill
• Math Skills
• Brain Connections
• Relieves Stress
• Transitions are made Easier
• Encourages Creativity in Children
• Enhancement of Social Harmony
• Motivation Force
• Tools for Learning

SPORTS AND GAMES

Sports plays a vital role in the holistic development of the child. To favour holistic development of our Aristoans there are physical training classes. To add on the importance of a sound body to get sound mind and soul sports meet is conducted every year . Events are conducted in house order.

Athletics are an important part of the educational experience of our students. Research shows that children who participate in these activities are more successful academically than those who do not. Participation in our program gives students the chance to excel in ways which can make a huge difference in self-esteem. This is ensured by making games compulsory for all students. Professionally qualified Physical Education Teachers take care of the sports activities of the school. The school is divided into four houses and inter house activities are conducted regularly. Students who want to avail exemption on medical are given from taking part in sports activities. The Annual Sports is a regular feature and an important co-curricular activity of the school.

Practices are normally scheduled for Tuesdays through Fridays from 3:45PM to 5:15 PM, not more than three training sessions a week. However, coaches may arrange other practice times with their respective teams. Parents wish their child(ren) to participate in the Athletic Program will need to collect their child(ren) and provide transportation after the activity. Participants are expected to attend all games and practices.

Each season will culminate with the participation in the Zonal tournaments. SSVS will participate with both girls and boys teams, for all tournaments.

The general philosophy for SSVS athletics is

(i) To encourage all interested students to participate.

(ii) Students have the opportunity to participate in different sport options

(iii) Improve fundamental skills and gain a knowledge and appreciation for the sport

(iv) Improve fundamental skills and gain a knowledge and appreciation for the sport

(v) Develop good sportsmanship and leadership skills

Therefore, we encourage a no-cut policy. However, due to our involvement with and membership in the Team, we have tournament squads. The goal of the athletic program is to realize the value of participation without over-emphasizing the importance of winning. The purpose is to develop and improve character traits among the programs’ participants.