Velammal Juniors profile

KINDERGARTEN
(A unit of Velammal Vidhayashram - CBSE)
“I firmly believe that childhood is a
treasure and this precious wealth
should be nurtured to grow in leaps and
bounds. Taking that forward, we are
proud to take up the onus of furthering
young minds in lines with the changes
in the approaches to education.”
M.V. Muthuramalingam,
Chairman.
Velammal Educational Trust.
“Transformation of the society should take place from the roots; only then can we soar into the
sky. Velammal is committed to play a key role in shaping the future of the world by grooming
future citizens. The endeavour is to set a path to systematic education with global relevance,
so that children are groomed to meet the challenges and emerge successful with a global
outlook”.
M.V.M. Velmurugan,
C.E.O
My long association in this field, and the research I have been
engaged in, has clearly shown that the first six years of a child’s life
are crucial, and that we have to see that optimal development is
ensured at this stage. In addition, a large part of the development
of the human brain occurs in the first five years of life. Stimulation
of the brain in the early years leads to the development and
enhanced learning capacities of the child. Early sensory inputs,
as well as, the expression of warmth are known to have a decisive
and long lasting influence on the child. Therefore in this period,
fulfilling physical needs, emotional security and appropriate
stimulation builds a sense of
basic trust and ensures lifelong
curiosity and a will to learn.
A good Early Childhood Education programme, for children aged
from 18 months to 5 1/2 years, has shown to have a positive effect
on children’s development when the curriculum is appropriately
structured, with a strong component of learning through play.
Suitable learning materials, child appropriate classrooms and
outdoor spaces provide a motivating environment that responds
sensitively to each child’s individual needs, and will stimulate their
curiosity while recognising their particular interests.
Therefore the curriculum for young children is to be designed to suit
their developmental needs, is child-centred and activity-based,
and of an enhanced quality and suited to diverse environments.
The educator, who interacts with the children all day long, must
help the children to see themselves as learners and feel that they
are noticed and their work valued.
Prema Daniel
Director
Velammal Juniors
VELAMMAL JUNIORS
VISION
To be the leader in the 21st century inquiry-based
Kindergarten education with values and imbibed
ethical principles.
MISSION
Holistic development by creating awareness,
exploration, acquisition and application.
Velammal Juniors is the launch pad for quality
education, helping children grow in knowledge,
understanding and skills, in a content - rich, action
based,
and
emotionally
responsive
learning
environment.
Velammal
empowers
children
confident lifelong learners.
to
become
OUR GOALS - FOR THE CHILDREN
By the end of their education in Velammal Juniors, c
hildren should:
Know what is right and what is wrong
Be willing to share and take turns with others
Be able to relate to others
Be curious and able to explore
Be able to listen and speak with understanding
Be comfortable and happy with themselves
Have developed physical coordination and healthy habits
Love their families, friends, teachers and school
Be prepared to do all academic subjects in the primary class.
Velammal Juniors offers a childcentric programme for children
between 3 to 5 years. The
programme addresses the total
development of the child, touching
hearts as well as minds and
encompassing social, physical,
emotional and cultural needs in
addition to academic excellence.
The cornerstone of the curriculum
☺ The curriculum is designed pursuant with extensive
☺ The curriculum respects the needs and rights of the
research, incorporating 21st century practices and
children and empowers them to make choices and
inspired by the education systems in place in Singapore.
decisions.
☺ An eclectic Early Childhood Care and Education
☺ The curriculum supports self-paced learning by
Curriculum integrated with an emergent Curriculum-the
recognising visual, auditory, sensory and kinaesthetic
Reggio Emilia and Montessori approach.
learning styles in children.
☺ The Velammal Juniors curriculum is carefully designed
☺ The value added education forms a strong foundation
with age appropriate goals to develop creative, curious,
of learning leading from practical and experiential
happy and confident children.
learning towards developmental milestones.
☺ The curriculum is designed giving emphasis to
communication.
THE CURRICULUM
An experience beyond skill-sets
Links to learning
The programme at Velammal Juniors addresses the needs of the children, it takes advantage of a child’s readiness to learn
with activities that are fun, challenging and engaging.
Links to Learning lends itself into different developmental stages comprising six developmental domains. At each stage of
the early year’s journey, educators introduce new concepts and skills while reviewing and re-enforcing existing skills.
Links to Learning
Learning Curriculum that looks beyond
Language & Literacy
Children begin communicating with people and systems, creating
and expressing meaning.
Numeracy
Children begin to recognise shapes, colours and numbers through
toys, games and basic puzzles and begin to make sense of their daily
encounters that involve mathematics.
Discovery of the World
Children show interest in the world they live in and explore the world
through experiential learning.
Personal and Social Awareness
Children develop confidence to change, adapt and develop new skills.
Aesthetic and Creative expression
Children learn to express ideas and feelings through art, music and
movement.
Motor skill Development
Children participate in regular fun and vigorous physical activities
leading to developing physical strength and endurance.
THE LEARNING CURVE
☺ The whole curriculum is structured into “themes”.
☺ The themes are inter-related linking the curriculum with basic developmental objectives.
☺ Project-based learning is part of the curriculum. The teacher and the children select a topic based on the interest of
the children. Using the KWL method of investigation, the theme may carry on for more than two months. This culminates
with a ‘project day’ for parents with documentations and displays on what the children have learnt.
The themes and projects aim and support the child’s smooth transition from the informal to the formal schooling portals.
Teaching and learning material
‘T is for Themes’ is specially prepared set of books for the
Kindergarten. This has been upgraded to suit the recent universal
curriculum.
The books are specially designed for the purpose of developing
pre-reading, pre-writing, pre-numeracy, creative thinking and
reasoning skills. The ‘T’ Series with colourfully illustrated picture
books and creative activity books form a part of our teaching
and learning material. Creative activity and crafts books
complement the series.
Phonetic readers help children read using the multi-sensory
approach which is complimented with writing sheets.
To make children understand and comprehend numbers
and math concepts, the Senior Kindergarten have specially
designed math activity sheets.
PROGRAMME PLAN
FOR VELAMMAL
JUNIORS
☺ Arrival/Health check
☺ Small Group Activities
☺ Physical Activities
☺ Circle Time
☺ Snack Time
☺ Active Learning
☺ Large Group Activity
☺ Project /Theme Time
☺ Music and Movement
☺ Daily routine time
☺ Individual Activities
☺ Art and Craft
☺ Indoor /outdoor Play
☺ Songs and Stories
☺ Dispersal
DESIGN AND INFRASTRUCTURE
ADVANTAGES
☺ A colourful and lively eco-friendly ambience to
create a happy and joyful learning experience for
your child.
☺ Spacious, well-lit studios, built to international
standards, split into different learning centres to
facilitate individual, small group and community
learning.
☺ Ample open spaces with landscaping and
plantations - an ideal location for outdoor
teaching-learning activities.
☺ Display boards filled with classroom activities and
enquiry based artwork to motivate the child to
participate and learn.
☺ E-learning facilities using visuals and animations to
enhance the learning experience.
☺ An exclusive studio designed for music, dance and
play to encourage the active participation of the
children.
☺ Child-friendly civic amenities are designed to
deliver comfort and convenience to the child.
THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The learning space for children is arranged into
A book centre with plenty of picture and story books
interest centres. The learning centres are well
A manipulative materials centre
defined areas, in the classroom, with easy access
A science and discovery centre
to materials. There is sufficient and varied learning
A block centre
material, which the children can explore freely, with
A reading and writing centre
the freedom of choice of the activities for individual,
A math centre
small groups or large groups.
A space for large group circle time, music, dance and movement
OUTDOOR SPACE
The ample open space in the premises provides opportunities for vigorous movement and free play. It is equipped with
essential play material that enhances physical motor skills.
Sand play and water play encourage the child to engage in physical motor activities and socio-dramatic play. There is
plenty of space for appropriate games and exercises
AN EXPERIENCE BEYOND LEARNING
Teachers are well-versed and trained in the modern nuances of
teaching-learning followed globally, for the effective all round
development of children during the early years of learning. Teachers
follow a systematic pedagogy, an approach that is aimed to kindle
an interest for learning in children.
The teachers:
☺ Are well trained and experienced to facilitate the
Early Childhood Education in the kindergarten.
☺ Are guided by experts in the latest trends in
the field of Early Childhood Education, the
experts have undergone the leadership training
programme and the online course from the
Asian International College, Singapore.
☺ Use latest versions of digital gadgets installed in
the learning studios to drive home each point
clearly.
☺ Are friendly and sensitive to the child’s needs in
the evolving contemporary society.
☺ Provide a safe and secure environment for the
child to feel free to communicate.
☺ Believe in cultivating positive relationships
through knowing and respecting every child.
☺ Co-ordinate with the support staff to provide
individual care for the children with lot of
patience.
☺ Are a happy and caring team, who are provided
the ability to develop professionally with frequent
training and workshops.
‘AN EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE FOUR WALLS’- FIELD TRIPS
To bring the classroom to life and to provide real-time experiences that support the curriculum, Velammal Juniors organises
field trips and educational tours as part of the learning journey.
Education is effective only when all the senses are put to use. The curriculum of Velammal Juniors stresses on the inquiry
of the mind, and the value of new experiences to its learners. It aims to provide challenging opportunities for children
to explore new horizons by experiencing real life and real work environments. Teachers guide the children during these
planned experiential tours and explain the importance of nature and their surroundings. Children undertake little projects
and build on the knowledge by exploring and constructing information, skills and knowledge.
AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT TO SHOW THE
CHILDREN’S PROGRESS
A child friendly assessment helps the teacher and the parents understand the child’s interests and talents. This is not
merely a record of the child’s academic achievement, but also the reflections of his/her development of sense of self and
understanding of the world, which requires credit and encouragement. The continuous and comprehensive assessment
helps to reflect and evaluate the all-round potential of the child. A portfolio is maintained with the child’s achievements.
A PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS
An orientation is conducted in the beginning of the year followed each term with seminars and meetings. The families are
encouraged to participate in the child’s learning on special events, like grandparent’s day and sports day.
Open communication about the child’s learning experiences are shared with the parents effectively.
ADMISSION *2016–2017
Age Criteria
Junior
3 years
Kindergarten
As on 30thJune 2016
Senior
4 years
Kindergarten
As on 30th June 2016
Documents Required
●
Original and Photocopy of the Child’s Birth Certificate, Passport size Photo of the child
● Original Medical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner
For further details contact
KINDERGARTEN
(A unit of Velammal Vidhayashram - CBSE)
(A unit of Velammal Vidhayashram - CBSE)
Admission Coordinator
SURAPET
AMBATTUR
MAMBAKKAM
“Velammal New-Gen Park”,
No.17, Venkateshwara Nagar
Vandalur-Kelambakkam
Ambattur-Redhills Road, Surapet
Main Road, Ambattur,
Main Road, Mambakkam,
Chennai - 600 066.
Chennai – 600 053.
Chennai – 600 127.
Ph : 044-26591840 / 8939826434
Ph : 044-2658 2813 / 8939826413
Ph : 044-27479006 / 8939826507
PADAPPAI
GUDUVANCHERY
MADURAI
Salamangalam Village,
Moopanar St, Pandur,
Madurai – Tuticorin Ring Road,
Padappai, Chennai – 601 301.
Guduvanchery to Thiruporur Road,
Anuppanadi, Madurai - 625009.
Ph : 044-27174551 / 98409 96222.
Chennai - 603 202. Ph : 8939826455
Ph : 0452 - 2698941 / 42 / 8939826450