Holistic Learning at every step!

Summer Camp 2019

 

About Us

Vision

To be a leading global school providing a disciplined yet fun-filled environment for Holistic Learning. We aspire to encourage children to think independently, to be passionate about what they wish to do. We also strive to integrate children’s growth & evolution into everyday life so as to enable them to be in a learning mode forever.

Mission

We will build a nurturing and play-based learning environment which will inspire curiosity, independence and creative thinking in the child. We will work towards inculcating life-long love of learning to help children become contributing members of our community and the country.

 

 

The Essence of the Logo

The logo is a perfect amalgamation of our culture, depicted by the Devanagari alphabet उ, with a varied disposition of knowledge and skills reflected in the bright colours of the logo. Also, the logo is laced with the essential and forever impersonated Military discipline and values, illustrated clearly with the swoosh of an Indian Air Force SU-30 MKI fighter jet. This holistic approach empowers the child with strong wings of wisdom and skills, synonymous to the little birds that leave their secured homes to take long enthralling flights and   reach great heights!

 

A warm and welcoming learning hub; At UDAAN We believe

Each child is on a unique journey. They come into the world eager to learn and into family that have high hopes for them. At UDAAN We believe in creating an organic & dynamic culture for the child to experience and learn and work together in partnership with the family to realise these hopes.

Child’s growth & development is more rapid during kindergarten stage. At UDAAN We believe in focusing on physical, cognitive, language and socio-emotional development within the sphere of the 21^st century skills; the 4C’s, Critical thinking, Creativity, Communication and Collaboration, to give them an upper edge!

Today our children are growing up in a diverse society that comprises people from a wide variety of cultures. At UDAAN We believe that all children from varied backgrounds and culture have the right to a safe, loving and nourishing environment in which to grow and explore the world.

As global citizens in a rapidly changing and increasingly connected world, children need to be adaptive, creative and resilient and disciplined. They need to Learn, How To Learn so that they can engage with new contexts, opportunities and challenges with optimism and resourcefulness. For these reasons, at UDAAN We believe and emphasise on HOLISTIC LEARNING with a well-designed program to integrate Head, Heart and Hand development of knowledge, skills, attitudes and dispositions that support lifelong learning.

At UDAAN We believe that children are born with a natural ability & desire to learn from their surroundings and experiences, our job being to support, deepen and stimulate the same for the child to enjoy the learning process. Hence, teachers at UDAAN encourage and support all children to participate in and contribute to a wide range of enriching and rewarding experiences with people, places and things. These expand the children’s competence and confidence and, over time, enable them to direct their own lives.

Where connections are made, and relationships are built; At UDAAN We value

 

Discipline and respect for our elders, culture and traditions seem to be taking a backseat with westernisation and information overload. At UDAAN We value our heritage and strive to inculcate belongingness and pride for our elders, culture and country.

At UDAAN We value the safety of our children as our fundamental concern. The school premises are thoughtfully designed with Safety as priority. Eco friendly painted walls, learning materials and toys endorse the same. Children are taught to see the world from different angles, to judge the right from wrong, to sense danger and uncomfortable confrontations and most importantly to speak out their discomfort to teachers and parent.

Our curriculum and activities are progressive and adaptive, based on inputs from New Zealand’s well-researched pedagogy (Te Whariki) for early childhood curriculum and our experienced teachers. At UDAAN We value the creativity and individuality of every child, updating our curriculum and methods regularly so as to provide a ‘Mat for every child’, hence, helping each one to be his or her best.

Learning from the Japanese approach to early child education, at UDAAN We value every child’s PLAY time and ME time as a necessity for exploration and learning. This tender age and carefree stage is the only phase in life where the child will have the freedom to grow and learn at his own pace before entering the ‘pressure cooker’ at the next levels of learning!

We value in the complexity in the long learning process, research and stages of development. Hence our teachers are inspired to learn, grow and explore horizons beyond the traditional disciplines through forums, seminars and workshops in early child development & Education.

Military Sphere

At UDAAN we have built a Military culture and environment for the child’s well-rounded education (mind, body and spirit). Many parents and teachers find that knowledge is not the only thing needed to be successful in life. Classroom work is the basic taught in every school at every stage of learning. Ignored is, creating young adults who can effectively embrace a concept like critical thinking, positive attitude towards life and a healthy respect for others.

We at UDAAN impart military discipline and values which help children to become independent thinkers and leaders. Discipline might seem like a harsh word for the toddlers, but this single virtue inculcates a number of values and habits that frame their character for life. Experiences at school have a lot to teach at every stage.

DISCIPLINE

Discipline is mildly brought into children’s life with small actions like punctuality at school, Time Management during activities & games, Physical Fitness and Healthy Eating with Table Manners. Respect the rule of the land is also a part of it.

SELF CONFIDENCE

Stage confidence is nurtured at UDAAN where children get on the stage and behind the mini rostrum for various activities. Confidence is inculcated with basic manners and good social skills. Opportunity to build Leadership skills by being given various responsibilities in school.

A unique obstacle path at UDAAN to build physical and mental toughness, impress problem solving skills, persistence, adaptability and creative thinking.

VIRTUES & VALUES

Reading out stories of the great men and women of our country instils belongingness, determination, valour and integrity. This helps instil love for our country and countrymen.

LEARN TO AIM HIGH

In a Military environment the Morale and spirits are always high! At UDAAN, we motivate children to dream big, think big and aim high in whatever little task they perform.

UDAAN Advantage

• Managed by an experienced Defence Services Personnel

• Run and nurtured by a Principal having a vast & enriched teaching experience in the field of education from numerous schools across the country

• A proficient teacher student ratio under the guidance of exemplary and dedicated educators who undergo continuous professional training & development by experts

• Located in a well-developed and safe residential area with easy connectivity across the city

• A new approach to inculcate leadership and public speaking qualities with

• Infusing values of Indian heritage & traditions with festival celebrations, Theme Days, Independence Day, Annual Day, Sports Day, Convocation Day, Grandparent’s Day etc

• Regular Field trips, Picnics, Nature walks to facilitate real life impressions and learning

• Proactive and varied CURRICULUM to prepare children to further join CBSE/ICSE/STATE board schools

• Encouraging creative learning with activities like art, music, dance and gardening

• Collaborative Activities to build team work, sharing and belongingness

• We provide parents with valuable information on the child’s progress through portfolios, developmental report cards with work samples and anecdotes

Facilities

• High importance to SECURITY and SAFETY with an all-woman staff, complete CCTV coverage and firefighting equipment

• Transport facility with escort card for every child and a woman escort in the van during the pick and drop run

• Hygienic, fully airconditioned comfortable and flexible environment for students to grow, learn and develop well

• Environment friendly campus with water harvesting and utilisation of Solar Energy

• State-of-the-art new age classrooms, activity room, audio visual room, library and child friendly toilets

• Play area designed for physical activities and games; A tree house, splash pool, sand pit, slides and a unique military obstacle path to build teamwork and problem solving skills

• On board health advisor. Bi-annual health check-ups