Ahaan Ankuran

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AHAAN-ANKURAN: LAND OF A MILLION MIRACLES
Year 3-7 / Nursery-Grade II

Ahaan-Ankuran is a combination of two stages where one step leads to the other. This is the learning and development space for children from years 3 to 7.

The classrooms at Ahaan-Ankuran are a happy community where students take joy in their work. They invent, explore, experiment, confer, create, prepare snacks, and curl up with books. Meanwhile, teachers circulate throughout the room, observing the students and making notes about their progress, ever ready to offer support, as appropriate.

Ahaan-Ankuran at Vandya consists of flexible, multi-faceted, multi-level, play-based, activity-based, and inquiry-based learning, comprising alphabets,  languages, numbers, counting, colours, shapes, indoor and outdoor play, puzzles and logical thinking, problem-solving, drawing, painting, and other visual art, craft, drama and puppetry, music and movement. It also includes a focus on developing social capacities, sensitivity, good behaviour, courtesy, ethics, personal and public cleanliness, teamwork, and cooperation. Natural lighting, soft colours, and uncluttered spaces set the stage for activity that is focused and calm. Learning materials are arranged on accessible shelves according to the curricular area, fostering independence as teachers guide the students to go about their work. Everything is where it is supposed to be, conveying a sense of harmony and order that both comforts and inspires. The overall aim of Ahaan-Ankuran is to attain optimal outcomes in the domains of physical and motor development, cognitive development, socio-emotional-ethical development, cultural/artistic development, and the development of communication and early language, literacy, and numeracy. 

PLAY-WAY METHOD

PLAY-WAY METHOD

• Provides structured learning from one level to the other.
• Provide opportunities for exploration, experimentation, problem-solving to build constructive knowledge
• Inculcate a love for learning

THEME BASED LEARNING

THEME BASED LEARNING

The concept of theme-based and experiential learning at Vandya promotes learning by doing. The process is driven by inquiry which makes the learning journey relevant and meaningful for the students. Student questions and inquisitiveness drives exploration and ensure sustained motivation which otherwise is often seen as a challenge during this age group.

STORY TELLING

STORY TELLING

• To enable learners, to relate and make sense of the world.
• To enable learners to spark creativity, empathy, and expression

DAYCARE

DAYCARE

Care-Givers: For each class, an immaculate team of Home Room Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and caregivers help and motivate students for further learning.
Nutrition: Well-Balanced and planned meals make sure that the students get proper nutrition through the morning breakfast, lunch, and evening snack.
Fitness: Fitness levels are important and students are motivated during the free-play hour to explore and have fun on the obstacle course, in the gymnasium area, and the play area.
Health & Wellbeing: Students are well taken care of by the school medical officer. The school infirmary keeps student fitness and immunization records. Students are also given a rest-hour in the nap-room to be able to rejuvenate and be ready for the next half of the fun-filled day.