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School Facilities That Foster Curiosity In Students

Curiosity is all about seeking, finding and exploring.  Curiosity comes from children's innermost mind. It is not an externally motivated phenomenon. For children to develop and satisfy their urge to know, they need role models, opportunities to practice, and guidance.

Curiosity is essential to learning. The more curious a child is the more he learns. Nurturing your child’s curiosity is one of the most important ways you can help him/her become a life-long learner.  Hence RBKIS an ICSE school in Bhayander has provided the following facilities to students, so that it fosters curiosity in the young minds.

Laboratory (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

The nature of science is a particularly important domain in early childhood. It is in the school science laboratories where this kind of experience with the natural world takes place. It allows all children to explore basic phenomena and materials of the world. Science laboratories build experiences in investigation and problem solving in children. Moreover it builds a strong foundation for understanding basic science concepts

Reading Zone or Library

Libraries foster curiosity in a way that bookstores can’t quite match. It gives the freedom to skim shelves and pick up a book that seems interesting. Children’s libraries equip children with lifelong learning and literacy skills, enabling them to participate and contribute to the community. Books encourage children to become confident and competent people. They give children their first experience of being a citizen in their own right.

Computer Zone

School computer centres feature many ways for children to explore the electronic world on their own or with a friend. Whether its digital camcorders, printers, memory devices, art programs or language software programs - every aspect of computer learning promotes curiosity, higher level thinking skills and greater mind-eye coordination.

Maths Zone

A well-equipped Math lab provides students with the opportunity to have fun with numbers. It fosters curiosity and creates a challenging atmosphere for students to put their mathematical abilities to test.

Moreover, the numerical zone enhances children’s analytical reasoning and lateral thinking through various games and activities. 

Playground  

The playground is a place for children to develop through cooperative play by interacting with friends or simply spending quiet time contemplating nature. Either way, it is a learning experience and an important extension of school activity to foster curiosity.

RBKIS - an ICSE School in Bhayander promotes inter-house and interschool sports activities both indoor and outdoor and aids to strike a balance between academics and other activities. Looking at this initiative the school received many testimonies by parents on the open day, where the school was encouraged for providing focus towards developing and moulding the young mind.

There are many secondary and pre primary schools in Mira Road and Bhayander, however RBK International School, remains as one of the eminent and distinguished institutes in western suburbs. Infact, RBK educational institution has been honoured by Economic Times as one of the ‘Best brand in Education’ across India with 6 sprawling educational hubs under its umbrella. 

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Tools to Improve Communication Between Parents and School

Communication is no longer limited to occasional meetings or newspaper. Communication has changed drastically and has strongly created a bond within the community.

So even, when it comes to exchanging conversation between the school and parents, there are various tools that can be used to improve communication between the two bodies.

Here are major tools that can be used:

Social Media

Social media is a very important tool in communication. Many parents are already on Facebook and Twitter, so it makes sense to communicate with them on a platform with which they are already familiar.

Moreover, parents are apt to be on Facebook and Twitter every day, while chances to check the school’s web page is limited to only once in a while or when reminded.

Blogs

The blog is a powerful communication tool. A blog attracts parents’ attention and talks about teaching and learning. It is a great way to let parents know what’s happening in the school. It aims to share knowledge and helps build a rapport and establish a closer relationship between the school, students, and the parent.

Moreover, blogs can be easily created and help you communicate as much information as possible, with great creativity.

Mobile Phones

Parents want to hear about their child’s academic performance and behavioral expectations, regularly and early, before reporting periods end, and mobile technology is enabling them to do so in an easy and convenient manner.

By reporting issues on mobile applications like WhatsApp, critical issues can be addressed immediately, without much hassle.

However, with easy and communication tools, it’s also important to remember that the writer or the publisher has to be mindful of the school policies.  Some good ICSE schools in Mumbai have guidelines and acceptable use policies (AUP) regarding the use of school- and division-wide computer networks and the internet.

These terms and conditions identify online behavior and access privileges.  No matter how simple the information be, the policies regarding the use of photos and the image of the school work must be adhered to strictly.

RBK School in Mira Road – one of the best ICSE schools in Thane has also started using blogs as their medium of communication. Their blogs are so interesting and full of knowledge that it attracts the reader’s attention immediately. Moreover, they help parents be updated with the on-going activities in the school.