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JUNIOR WING

Foundational I - Grade II

Building Strong Beginnings for Lifelong Learning

The Junior Wing at GD Goenka High School provides a secure, nurturing environment designed for early learners. Bright, tech-enabled classrooms, age-appropriate spaces, and a low faculty–student ratio support personalised attention and confident exploration. Learning focuses on strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, physical development, and social skills through experiential and inquiry-led approaches. Creative expression and communication are encouraged through storytelling, performances, and collaborative activities.

Safe transport facilities and balanced daily meals further support student wellbeing. At its heart, the Junior Wing believes early education should be joyful, enriching, and thoughtfully structured, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and steady, confident growth for every child.

The Junior Wing at GD Goenka High School provides a secure, nurturing environment designed for early learners. Bright, tech-enabled classrooms, age-appropriate spaces, and a low faculty–student ratio support personalised attention and confident exploration. Learning focuses on strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, physical development, and social skills through experiential and inquiry-led approaches. Creative expression and communication are encouraged through storytelling, performances, and collaborative activities. Safe transport facilities and balanced daily meals further support student wellbeing. At its heart, the Junior Wing believes early education should be joyful, enriching, and thoughtfully structured, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and steady, confident growth for every child.

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Academics

The curriculum at GD Goenka High School is structured to support early development through purposeful, age-appropriate learning. Foundational literacy is introduced through sound recognition, shared reading, and expressive storytelling, helping children develop listening and language skills. Early numeracy concepts are explored through hands-on activities that encourage pattern recognition, counting, and logical thinking.

Learning in Environmental Studies is theme-based, allowing children to observe, question, and connect with their surroundings. Hindi exposure begins through simple rhymes and stories, fostering familiarity and confidence with the language. Digital tools within classrooms are used thoughtfully to support engagement and understanding, ensuring learning remains meaningful and developmentally appropriate.

The curriculum at GD Goenka High School is structured to support early development through purposeful, age-appropriate learning. Foundational literacy is introduced through sound recognition, shared reading, and expressive storytelling, helping children develop listening and language skills. Early numeracy concepts are explored through hands-on activities that encourage pattern recognition, counting, and logical thinking.

Learning in Environmental Studies is theme-based, allowing children to observe, question, and connect with their surroundings. Hindi exposure begins through simple rhymes and stories, fostering familiarity and confidence with the language. Digital tools within classrooms are used thoughtfully to support engagement and understanding, ensuring learning remains meaningful and developmentally appropriate.

The programme is thoughtfully structured to build early academic skills through immersive learning and the meaningful integration of technology, supporting both cognitive development and creative expression.

English learning focuses on phonetic awareness, vocabulary development, sentence construction, and early writing skills. Numeracy is strengthened through hands-on activities involving counting, comparison, and simple mathematical concepts, encouraging logical reasoning and problem-solving. Environmental Studies fosters curiosity through observation, exploration, and real-world connections. Hindi instruction introduces swar recognition and vocabulary, enabling children to express themselves with increasing clarity and confidence in both spoken and written forms.

The programme is thoughtfully structured to build early academic skills through immersive learning and the meaningful integration of technology, supporting both cognitive development and creative expression.

English learning focuses on phonetic awareness, vocabulary development, sentence construction, and early writing skills. Numeracy is strengthened through hands-on activities involving counting, comparison, and simple mathematical concepts, encouraging logical reasoning and problem-solving. Environmental Studies fosters curiosity through observation, exploration, and real-world connections. Hindi instruction introduces swar recognition and vocabulary, enabling children to express themselves with increasing clarity and confidence in both spoken and written forms.

The pedagogy focuses on a child-centred, play-based, and inquiry-driven approach that supports the holistic development of young learners. Learning experiences are designed to build early literacy, numeracy, social, emotional, and physical skills through hands-on activities, storytelling, music, movement, art, and exploration. The pedagogy encourages curiosity, creativity, and independence while nurturing communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Teachers act as facilitators, observing children closely and planning meaningful experiences based on their interests, developmental needs, and real-life connections. A safe, inclusive, and engaging environment is created where children feel confident to express themselves, develop positive relationships, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

The pedagogy focuses on a child-centred, play-based, and inquiry-driven approach that supports the holistic development of young learners. Learning experiences are designed to build early literacy, numeracy, social, emotional, and physical skills through hands-on activities, storytelling, music, movement, art, and exploration. The pedagogy encourages curiosity, creativity, and independence while nurturing communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Teachers act as facilitators, observing children closely and planning meaningful experiences based on their interests, developmental needs, and real-life connections. A safe, inclusive, and engaging environment is created where children feel confident to express themselves, develop positive relationships, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

In Grade I, learners begin to develop independent thinking and approach problem-solving with growing confidence. Mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, and measurement are strengthened through interactive activities and practical applications.

Exploration of the natural world encourages inquiry and observation, helping students refine questioning and reasoning skills. Hindi learning focuses on building vocabulary, sentence structure, and effective communication through reading, writing, and speaking. In English, emphasis is placed on fluency and grammatical understanding, with opportunities to build confidence through storytelling, role-play, and structured speaking activities.

In Grade 1, learners begin to develop independent thinking and approach problem-solving with growing confidence. Mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, and measurement are strengthened through interactive activities and practical applications.

Exploration of the natural world encourages inquiry and observation, helping students refine questioning and reasoning skills. Hindi learning focuses on building vocabulary, sentence structure, and effective communication through reading, writing, and speaking. In English, emphasis is placed on fluency and grammatical understanding, with opportunities to build confidence through storytelling, role-play, and structured speaking activities.

Students develop imagination and originality through structured storytelling and guided writing, strengthening creativity and self-expression. Learning in English builds understanding of fiction and non-fiction texts while reinforcing grammar and overall language proficiency.

Numeracy focuses on problem-solving and the interpretation of information, helping students develop logical reasoning and analytical skills. Regular mental math practice improves accuracy, speed, and confidence.

Hindi learning advances comprehension, grammar, reading, and writing through activities such as sequencing and short composition tasks. Environmental Studies encourages awareness of sustainability and conservation through age-appropriate projects, supporting the development of responsible and informed learners.

Students develop imagination and originality through structured storytelling and guided writing, strengthening creativity and self-expression. Learning in English builds understanding of fiction and non-fiction texts while reinforcing grammar and overall language proficiency.

Numeracy focuses on problem-solving and the interpretation of information, helping students develop logical reasoning and analytical skills. Regular mental math practice improves accuracy, speed, and confidence.

Hindi learning advances comprehension, grammar, reading, and writing through activities such as sequencing and short composition tasks. Environmental Studies encourages awareness of sustainability and conservation through age-appropriate projects, supporting the development of responsible and informed learners.

 

Experience Goenka

A window into the world of our Young Goenkans

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Classrooms

Bright classrooms with smart boards create a lively learning space that encourages curiosity, creativity, and joyful exploration.

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Library

Library time builds strong language skills and imagination through engaging reading programmes and a rich variety of books.

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Information & Computer Centre

Age-appropriate technology introduces children to early digital learning in a safe and guided way.

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Dance
Dance

Indian and Western dance forms help children express themselves while building confidence, coordination, and cultural awareness.

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Music

Music enhances cognitive development through rhythm, sound exploration, and memory building.

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Theatre

Theatre activities encourage self-expression, confidence, and teamwork through playful storytelling and role play.

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Wholesome Menu

Nutritious meals and fruit breaks support healthy growth, energy, and focus throughout the day.

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Transport

GPS-enabled transport with trained staff and a dedicated nanny ensures a safe and comfortable daily commute.

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