" Life is like a ten-speed
bike. Most of us have gears we never use."
Charles M. Schulz
Life is a process of discovery.
At the RIGI Schools, the innate proficiency
of a child in a specific field is given every
opportunity to develop. A number of special interest
clubs act as the catalysts for growth in the child's
area of interest.
Interact Clubs:
Children interact with their peer groups and find
a forum for a healthy exchange of ideas and views
on various issues.
Science Model Clubs:
For those students with a scientific bent of mind,
this club provides opportunities for experimentation,
observation and analysis that go beyond the classroom.
Science and Math Olympiad: This is a series of
examinations conducted for the students at the
national level so that they can compete with the
best minds of the country.
Shakespeare Society:
For the literary-minded, the Shakespeare Society
produces and directs some of the greatest English
literary works, apart from doing a detailed study
of them. The experience develops confidence in
the child and removes any vestige of stage fear
that the child might have.
Model Kids' Parliament:
This club helps students understand how a democracy
works. The children simulate the two Houses of
the Parliament and carry out mock sessions including
Question Hours and Zero Hour. What might be a
dry topic from the Civics textbook suddenly comes
alive.
Model UN: For
better understanding of the international scenario
and of how the United Nations helps in maintaining
international peace and harmony, the students
conduct mock UN sessions with groups of them representing
various countries. They address issues of international
importance for a better tomorrow.
Music Club:
Children can develop their musical and creative
talents with facilities provided for Western,
Indian Instrumental and Vocal Music
Adventure Club: For the more outgoing students,
this club makes arrangements for trekking, hiking,
rock climbing etc and exposes them to the challenging
side of nature.
Language Club:
Here the students can enhance their skills in
English, Hindi, Sanskrit, French, etc. by availing
of a host of opportunities in the form of books,
discussions, plays, talks etc.
Chess Club: The club teaches students the finer
points of the game and organises inter-school
competitions where they can improve their skills
by matching their wits against worthy rivals
Kalidas Hindi Drama Society: Like the Shakespeare
Society, this club provides similar opportunities
in drama and literary development in the Hindi
language.
Debates and Oration
Club: This is a good platform for the
children to develop confidence and the courage
to face a crowd. The students are encouraged to
speak on and discuss a variety of topics and exchange
views and ideas.
Accelerated Reading:
For those students who are much ahead of their
peer group, this club provides facilities for
higher reading levels so that their reading skills
are honed.
Latent Talent Programme: This programme is specially
designed to tap the potential of gifted children.
They are given the opportunities that they would
normally be denied while interacting with their
average peer group.
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