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Community Helpers Day
A community needs many people to help it, to function well and make the world a better place to live. With an aim of stimulating the students imagination and enhancing their social skills STAFORD PRE-SCHOOL, CHOWK celebrated Community Helplers Day with great pomp and show. The tiny tots came dressed up in community helpers attires […]
So Much To Show And Tell
Show and tell’ is an important part of children’s learning and development, as it helps them to organize information and builds their confidence. Keeping this in mind, a ‘Show and Tell Activity’ was organized for the students at Staford Pre school, Thakurganj. Speaking in front of a group is an effective way to encourage the […]
Class X Blessing Ceremony
To exalt the spirit of inspiration and aspiration, Staford School, Lucknow organized a blessing ceremony for class X on 30th Mar 2022 in the school. The atrium was decorated with colorful balloons and vibrant coloured buntings. The programme started with the formal welcome of Principal Mam, Mrs Ratna Khanna , teachers and students of class […]
Voting Awareness Campaign
Elections are the celebration of democracy and to vote for electing the right government is the backbone of any democratic country. considering it our constitutional duty and a part of social work, Staffordians initiated an awareness campaign on 22nd February 2022, by going door to door in the nearby localities of Salempur, Naubasta, Amethyia and […]
Story Telling Competition
Since the time immemorial , story telling has been an integral part of our childhood. To keep the tradition going and to incite the love for reading in young minds , a storytelling competition was held on 18th February , 2022. The young storytellers came forth with wonderful tales. To give more realistic aura to […]
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul”
Every moment of life is celebrated with the vibrant colours of nature. With this in mind, Staford School hosted a colouring activity for Pre-Primary students on February 18th, 2022. They took great care to colour their masterpieces with their imaginations. Preschoolers coloured beautifully and proved their ability by filling in the pictures with their own […]
Art integrated Activity- Scene Enactment
The need to integrate arts education in the formal schooling of our students now requires urgent attention if we are to retain our unique cultural identity in all its diversity and richness. Thus, at the very outset of school education, children should be provided opportunities and granted the possibility to expand upon their creativity adding […]
हिन्दी भाषण गतिविधि
स्टेफर्ड स्कूल बच्चों के सतत एंव सम्रग विकास हेतु सदैंव तत्पर रहा है।इसी संदर्भ मे होने वाली कक्षा10की हिन्दी भाषण गतिविधि के माध्यम से बच्चों को मंच पर अपने को अभिव्यक्त करने का अवसर मिला। भाषा स्वयं को अभिव्यक्त करने का एक सशक्त माध्यम हैं, अपनी बात को सही ढंग से […]
Web Of Information
A huge number of people use the internet and browse many websites for information. Websites are used for many purposes. The world we live in is now all about business and most of the websites are only for business however there are times that websites are not only made just for fun., but they are […]
“A good story can imbibe the right values at the most impressionable age”
Storytelling competition was organized for pre-primary to provide young minds an opportunity to develop and showcase their oratory skills. The young and vibrant storytellers came up with wonderful tale and students spoke with great confidence, conviction and expression which was highly appreciable. They used new words, infused values and humus in their stories. The young, […]
EARTH
‘Earth Model Making’ activity was conducted for the students of class 1 on 1st of February, 2022. The young minds exhibited their inquisitiveness and zeal throughout this activity. Students covered a ball with newspaper and painted it with colours. It was a real fun-based learning venture for them. Kids were able to learn amazing facts […]
Republic Day a Celebration of Our Duties
Patriotism needs no definition, rather It is the feeling beyond the power of tongue. It is the language of valor, love and sacrifice for the nation. The feeling for the Nation and determination to serve the country got its tongue through the celebration of 73rd Republic Day in the campus of Staford School. Having unfurled […]
Beyond Light
The world is largely known through the senses. The sense of sight is one of the most important one. Through it we see mountains, rivers, trees, plants, people, clouds, rainbows and birds flying in the sky. At night we see the moon and the stars. We are also able to see the words and […]
Why The Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency, sometimes called crypto-currency or crypto, is any form of currency that exists digitally or virtually and uses cryptography to secure transactions. Cryptocurrencies don’t have a central issuing or regulating authority, instead using a decentralized system to record transactions and issue new units. Supporters see cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin as the currency of the future and […]
Rubik’s Cube-Solve puzzles
Rubik’s cube is the perfect activity for those who are bursting with curiosity and love to solve puzzles. It helps in the cognitive development of student’s minds which keeps their mind active and creative. Rubik’s cube activity was conducted at Staford School, An opportunity was given to students to solve the cube (3×3) as soon […]
Birth of Christ, means the birth of hope that is ‘Everything shall be fine with the grace of Lord’
Christmas bells ring to Hail the signal of God that is ‘to Be happy and spread happiness around the world’. On the same theme, Stafordians from pre-primary to 8th std. celebrated Christmas in the campus on 24th December 2021 with great fervor and enthusiasm and became the part of God’s grace. The pinnacle of talent […]
‘Make yourself a magnet of success’
The interesting nature of magnets attracts everyone, from playing with magnets for fun to using appliances with magnets, we find them everywhere around us. To guide the students through the nature and properties of magnets including their uses, hands-on activities were conducted for class 6a students. Some stimulating activities were conducted to explore the amazing […]
Stay Alive- Think and Drive
A poster-making and slogan writing activity was held, wherein the students portrayed their creative side and presented beautiful and vibrant posters. Click here for the photographs
Road Safety: Pledge
Principal, Staford School, Mrs. Ratna Khanna administered the road safety pledge, where our young and conscious Stafordians seemed to assimilate their role as empowered future citizens and embraced the onerous responsibility to bring about a change in the mindset of the adults who view traffic rules as a hindrance. Click here for the photographs
Tik Tok Tik Tok It’s my time
As child’s brain develops, their neural connections become better equipped to comprehend concepts. The students of Class 1 A performed Clock making Activity in the class. Children were very excited to participate in the activity. Round-shaped thermacole were ready with the students. They put glittery numbers on a clock by the guidance of their teacher, […]
Amp Up the Sound! Feel the Good Vibrations
Buzz, crackle, bang — sound is everywhere! Acoustics is the science concerned with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound. Sound is biologically important because vibrations carry energy and thus information over distance reliably. In physics, the sound is a vibration that propagates as an acoustic wave, through a transmission medium such as […]
Raise Your Graph Up
Graphing helps children look at numbers in different ways. It helps them organize, compare, and discuss the information. Graphs communicate information visually. They can show patterns, help students identify correlations, and get to the point quickly. It also enhances their organizational skills. Keeping in mind these objectives, a graph-making activity was conducted for class 7B […]
Function of simple machines
Machines are the tools that make our work easier by helping us overcome a larger force (called load) by applying lesser force (called effort). Machines may be simple or complex. There are six types of machines- Lever, Wheel & axle, Pulley, Inclined plane, Screw & Wedge. To demonstrate the function of simple machines, students of […]
Plantation Activity
In order to sensitize students towards the need to preserve our environment and ecology “Tree Plantation” activity was conducted in class 6B. Students planted saplings to raise awareness and consciousness about the environment among the masses. The Starfordians showed great enthusiasm. The activities were a huge success in empowering students with substantial knowledge of environment plants and […]
The Soul is Healed by being with Children
Children are loved by on and all. They win our hearts with their innocent smiles. On the occasion of Children’s Day, Staford School celebrated Children’s Day with great mirth and gaiety. The day began with a friendly cricket match between the teachers and the students. The campus was buzzing with the excitement as the students […]
Our Unity is Our Identity
As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, National Unity Day’ also known as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ was celebrated at Staford School on 30 th October 2019 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose pivotal role in successfully integrating over 500 princely states under the Indian Dominion after Independence, is remembered and […]
No More Skeletons in the Closet
The students of class 6A learnt the chapter Body movement in their science class. The objective to teach about the skeletal system was to tell them about bones their types and locations in human body. The students learnt to identify the name and location of major bones in the body and explain how bone growth […]
Achieving the greater heights of glory
‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ by flagging off ‘Dandi March’ from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad on […]
Let us vanquish all our vices this Dussehra
Dussehra celebration was organized at Staford School, on 13 October 2021 with lots of ardor and fervor. Dussehra is primarily the celebration of victory of Lord Rama over demon Ravana and Goddess Durga over the devil Mahishasur symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.Children of Class III and IV represented a short act on Ravana […]
Rashtriya Poshan Maah
On the Occasion of Rashtriya Poshan Maah, a special Assembly was conducted in the Primary section of Staford school Children explained the importance of a balanced diet, healthy food, and the harmful effects of junk food. Children made posters related to the topic. They presented a skit. Recited poems and also gave speeches on the […]
‘My First step towards Happy Learning’
Our lives are full of new events which we experience on different occasions. Similarly, going to school for the first time is also memorable. How can one forget their first day? It is only natural to remember the day. Monday, 27th September was the first day at school for Pre primary children which was a completely […]
मौखिक गतिविधि
स्टेफर्ड स्कूल के सभागार में विद्यालय के प्रतिभा संपन्न विद्यार्थियों के द्वारा हिंदी दिवस मौखिक गतिविधि का आयोजन किया गया | जिसमें विषयlध्यापिका के द्वारा दिए गए विषयों -कविता पाठ, भाषण , रोल मॉडल जैसी अन्य गतिविधियों का बच्चों के द्वारा प्रस्तुतीकरण किया गया | इसमें कक्षा 1 से 4 तक के छात्र -छात्राओं ने […]
Show and Tell
Show and Tell activity was organized in class 2 on the topic ‘ Clothes’ on 11th Sep’2021 to strengthen the verbal skills and to foster public speaking competency of the young minds. The activity helped the students to build their confidence. It enabled them to improve their descriptive skills. The students were excited to share […]
Helping Kids Enjoy Reading
1) Start with your child’s picks. Kids are more likely to read something that interests them. For example, comics or joke books can be a fun pick for your child. A comic book can help kids understand that events take place in order because stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end. 2) Read and reread. Many kids […]
Rejoicing in the spirit of Independent India
With the COVID-19 pandemic looming large, Staford School went the digital way in celebrating the 75 th Independence Day, letting the patriotic spirits soar high like never before. Giving a virtual touch to the marking, it was ensured to set an example that no kind of obstacle could stop the students and staff from paying […]
नन्हे सपने
स्टैफर्ड स्कूल में आनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान गतिविधि का आयोजन किया गया जिसमें सभी विद्यार्थियों ने हर्षोल्लास के साथ भाग लिया तथा मनोरम प्रस्तुतियां दी। इस गतिविधि में बच्चों ने अपनी आंखों में लिये उज्जवल भविष्य के सपनों को शब्द के रूप में प्रस्तुत करते हुए बताया कि वे भविष्य में क्या बनना चाहते हैं […]
कविता पाठ व भाव व्यंजना
कविता सरस भावों की अभिव्यक्ति है जिससे हृदय किसी रस या मनोवेग की अनुभूति करने में सक्षम होता है ,इसी सन्दर्भ में कक्षा ७ के छात्रों द्वारा ‘एक तिनका ‘ कविता का पाठ व भाव व्यंजना’ प्रस्तुत की गई | इस प्रकार की गतिविधि का आयोजन विद्यार्थियों की काव्य में रूचि को जागृत करना मौखिक […]
Making A Clock
The students of Class 1 B made the model of the clock during an online class. The objective of this hands-on craft project was to make them identify the placement of numerals in the clock by the experience of physical way and understand the values of the intervals of minutes and hours. Click here for […]
Drawing My Directions
Drawing is a simple way to engage students’ bodies as well as their creative minds when they are learning about Prepositions. In this activity, instructions were given to the students using prepositions to describe each piece of the picture in relation to the other. Different instructions were given to each pair of students and they […]
Place Value
For children to understand ‘Place Value’ they need to first be able to name small numbers, do simple additions and subtractions with small numbers and understand about groups in counting. Keeping this in mind ‘Place Value’ activity was conducted for the students of class 1 in which they were explained the efficient way to count […]
MEANS OF TRANSPORT
Means of transport is a term used to distinguish between different ways of transportation or transporting people or goods. The different modes of transport are air, water, and land transport which includes Rails or railways, road, and off-road transport Human-powered transport and animal-powered transport are sometimes regarded as their own mode, but never fall into […]
“Drawing is as natural as sunshine and as vital as nourishment”
Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program. Tux Paint is used in schools around the world as a computer literacy drawing activity. It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program. Kids are presented with a blank canvas and a variety of […]
“FRACTIONS”
A fraction (from Latin word ‘fractus’ means “broken”) represents a part of a whole, or more generally, any number of equal parts. Fraction has been into existence from the Egyptian era which is known to be one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Fractions are not regarded as numbers. In fact, they are used […]
Comparison of Marks through Double Bar Graph
A bar graph is a pictorial representation of numerical data in the form of rectangles or bars of equal width and varying heights. To represent data on a bar graph we select a suitable scale and this scale determines the heights of the rectangles. Students of class 7B were given certain data of marks for two […]
Commercial Advertisement
Advertising is the process of publicising a product or service by drawing people’s attention to the product. Advertisements focus on all the good points of the product to make it appear as attractive as possible so that people are tempted to buy it. Massive billboards, backs of trucks and buses, radios, television sets, magazines and […]
मौखिक गतिविधि
स्टैफर्ड स्कूल में ऑनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान कक्षा 6 (अ और ब) के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा हिंदी की मौखिक गतिविधि संपन्न की गयी जिसमे विद्यार्थियों ने बहुत ही उत्साहपूर्वक भागीदारी ली | इस गतिविधि के अंतर्गत अध्यापिका द्वारा बच्चो को हिंदी भाषा का अवबोधन कराया गया | जिसमे पाठ- “सर्वनाम” का व्याकरणिक अर्थ परिभाषा सहित एक […]
“Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.”
Drawing is a form of visual art in which an artist uses instruments to mark paper or other two-dimensional surface. Microsoft Paint or ‘MS Paint’ is a basic graphics/painting utility that is included in all the Microsoft Windows versions. MS Paint can be used to draw, colour and edit pictures. In this particular activity students […]
“SPECIAL LINES”
Geometry is one of the classical discipline of maths. In Greek, it is roughly translated as “Earth Measurement ” and concerned with the properties of figures and space. Points, lines, and angles are the basics of geometry that collectively define the shape of an object. Activity: A hands-on activity on ‘Special Lines’ was organized […]
RECITATION ACTIVITY
In these unpredictable situations, when teaching process is a challenge for teachers as well as for students. It is difficult to maintain the interest of students in online teaching. So the different activities are essential and helpful in maintaining the interest and to develop different aspects of education. Keeping the importance of activities in […]
India’s relationship with the other nations
“Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations…entangling alliances with none” ― Thomas Jefferson Our world could do with a little more love and care right now. From war to poverty, deforestation to epidemics, we are living in demanding times and facing detrimental challenges. The world is in need of individuals who have great ambition and […]
Modals verbs for effective communication
There are lots of ways to communicate thoughts and ideas while talking. Depending on the intention of these ideas, many different words or groups of words can be used to express what a person wants to say. One of these groups of words is the modal verbs. The modal verbs in English are very particular. […]
”Happy Earth, Sad Earth”
Pollution, of various kinds, is having a significant impact on society and the environment. According to the World Health Organization, some 4.2 million deaths every year are a result of exposure to outdoor air pollution. Ninety-one percent of the world’s population lives in places where air quality exceeds WHO guideline limits. And then there is […]
IWD 2021
International Women’s Day is celebrated in the world over, every year on the eight day of March. It celebrates womanhood and pays tribute to the indomitable spirit of women across the globe. It’s root lies in the early 1900s when oppression and inequality was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for […]
“MEASURES OF LENGTH”
Measurement is the part of maths which so often taken for granted. We do not realize how important measurement is in our life. Measurement is a part of our everyday life. Without even realizing it, we all use measurement in our daily lives all the time. The principal unit for measuring length is metre. It […]
Learning By Doing
Eratosthenes invented a system called Sieve of Eratosthenes to find out prime numbers. It is a mathematical tool used to discover all possible prime numbers. It is any pattern or algorithm that functions by crossing off potential numbers that do not fit certain criteria. To understand the concept of prime and composite numbers better students […]
कविता पाठ
कक्षा १ ब के बच्चों ने अपनी सुरीली आवाजों में कविता पाठ सुनाया। सभी बच्चों ने विभिन्न प्रकार की कविता सुनायी जैसे गुब्बारे वाला, मीठे बोल,बिल्ली और दिल्ली, चोरी छोड़ दी और बादल आया मुख्य कविता रही । सभी बच्चों ने उत्साह व् उमंग के साथ कविता पाठ में भाग लिया। CLICK HERE FOR VIDEOS
My Favourite Cartoon Character
Colours and animated cartoons are exceptional means of communication to learn and boost curiosity among children. Cartoons provide children a great source of new ideas, allowing them to enrich their dreams as well as to improve their vocabulary. Keeping this in mind Staford School organised an activity on “My Favourite Cartoon Character” in which students […]
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable objects to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, energy usage, air pollution and water pollution by decreasing the need for “conventional” waste disposal and lowering greenhouse gas emissions compared to plastic production. Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction and is the third component […]
DIFFERENT TYPES OF MATERIALS
Almost all the objects in the universe depends on light. Light is very important in our daily lives to dispel darkness and enable easy movement. Materials can be classified on the basis of transparency, translucency, and opaqueness as transparent translucent and opaque materials. They can also be classified on the basis of their tendency to […]
संस्कृत की मौखिक गतिविधि
स्टैफर्ड स्कूल में ऑनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान कक्षा 7 के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा संस्कृत की मौखिक गतिविधि संपन्न की गयी | इस गतिविधि के अंतर्गत अध्यापिका द्वारा बच्चो को संस्कृत श्लोक का अवबोधन कराया गया| जिसमे पाठ- “व्यर्थम्” के श्लोक का अर्थ एक निश्चित समय में समझाना था | इस प्रकार की गतिविधि का आयोजन विद्यार्थियों […]
Recitation – “My Ball’
Recitation is a form of self-expression with the creativity of words and emotion to convey a message to the audience. Reading poetry with correct intonation and pronunciation makes it easier for younger children to understand the significance of rhythm in verses. Recitation is attributed to the rhythmic structure of the stanzas that help create a known context to new […]
व्याकरण विषय की प्रस्तुति
स्टैफोर्ड स्कूल में आनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान कक्षा तीन के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा गतिविधि प्रस्तुत की गई। जिसमें सभी विद्यार्थियों ने हर्ष पूर्वक भाग लिया। इस गतिविधि में विद्यार्थियों को हिंदी व्याकरण के किसी एक विषय पर अपने विचार प्रस्तुत करने थे । सभी विद्यार्थियों ने अलग-अलग विषय पर अपने ज्ञान को बड़े मनोरम भाव से […]
Globe –A model of The Earth
Class 1 B students made a globe as a model of the earth. Creating an earth model was fun for them. They made it with the help of a ball, newspaper, and colours. Children knew amazing facts about The Earth through hands-on. The objective of the activity was to make them understand the shape of […]
Chemistry with Electricity
Your elders might have cautioned you against touching an electrical appliance with wet hands. But do you know why it is dangerous to touch an electrical appliance with wet hands? The materials, which allow electric current to pass through them, are good conductors of electricity. On the other hand, materials, which do not allow electric […]
STORY WRITING
Story Writing – A story writing is a work of “fiction or imagination” that is usually written in “easily understandable grammatical structure” with “natural flow of speech”. Story writing is meant to be read in a single sitting and therefore it should be as direct and brief as possible. Typically story writing has five key elements […]
SOLAR SYSTEM
The solar system consists of the sun,the eight planets and their satellites (or moons) and thousands of other smaller heavenly bodies are revolving around it.The sun holds them together by its gravitational pull. A hands on activity related to Solar System was conducted for grade 4 students . The activity aimed at helping students to […]
“Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.”
Drawing is a form of visual art in which an artist uses instruments to mark paper or other two-dimensional surface. Microsoft Paint or ‘MS Paint’ is a basic graphics/painting utility that is included in all the Microsoft Windows versions. MS Paint can be used to draw, colour and edit pictures. In this particular activity students […]
SEA BREEZE AND LAND BREEZE
The sun heats up land as well as water bodies on Earth. Land heats up as well as cool downs faster than water. This heating and cooling leads to sea breeze and land breeze especially on the coastal areas. A hands on activity related to the types of breeze was conducted for grade IV students […]
KNOWLEDGE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS
Knowledge is considered as the state of knowing facts and information acquired with the help of experience and reading books. Evolution of civilization over the years is due to increase in the knowledge base of humans. A fascinating fact about knowledge is that in spite of being shared with others, it increases. Progress in modern […]
Students have plenty of experience using everyday household appliances that rely on electric circuits for their operation ( torches, mobile phones, iPods). They very likely have developed a sense that you need a battery or power switch to be turned on to make things ‘work’, and that batteries can go ‘flat’. They tend to think […]
Germination Of Seed
Watching seeds grow is an amazing science lesson for kids as they are very curious about life and growth of living things. As part of the experiential learning the Germination of seeds activity was done with the aim to demonstrate how plants develop from seeds for the students of Grade II. The students germinated the seed […]
Space is for everybody: Exploring of the Solar System
Children are naturally curious about events that take place in the sky. In this lesson, students learned about the Sun, Moon, and stars in the sky and to describe the apparent motion of these common objects across the sky and predictable patterns that occur each day. The teaching of these topics helps to enhance student […]
Measurement Of Area
Keeping in mind the long-term retention of concepts, the students of class 5A were given real-life experience to measure the length and breadth of certain objects and calculate their areas. Through this hands-on activity, students were able to explore measurement of two-dimensional shapes, draw different objects, label rectangles with measurement of area, communicate effectively through […]
चित्र वर्णन
स्कूल में ऑनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान कक्षा 3 के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा गतिविधि कराई गई जिसमें बच्चों ने चित्र बनाकर उसका बहुत मनोहर वर्णन किया सभी बच्चों ने अपने मन के भावों को व्यक्त किया तथा अलग-अलग प्रकार के सुंदर चित्रों को बनाया तथा उनके बारे में जानकारी प्राप्त कराई। इस तरह से कुछ बच्चों ने […]
Happy Transportation
Means of transportation are part of our everyday lives. The little children see various vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, airplanes and more. They drive or walk to school, have seen or ridden on a bus or taken an airplane to go on vacation. Preschool children learn through play. Providing hands-on in the classroom with […]
Parts of Plants
Plants grow almost everywhere. Human beings and animals depend on plants for their food. Plants are our friends. They give us many useful things like fruits and vegetables, medicines and so on. Plants are of different sizes , shapes and colours. A plant has different parts. Here is a look of how the students of […]
CONVERSATION
Conversation is an interactive communication. The development of communicational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization. The students of class 4B had a conversation activity on the topic ‘ speak few lines on Republic Day. The activity enhances the knowledge of the students. The students participated actively. They showed a positive response. They […]
Stirring up a new vigour on 72nd Republic Day
The 72nd Republic Day reached its heights on 26th January, 2021 at Staford School, reaffirming our loyalty to our country and acknowledging the sacrifices by our unsung heroes. The chilly morning infused with the tunes of patriotic songs made us swell with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. The unfurling of National flag by Honourable Director , […]
“Light and Shadow”
“The future projects light, the past only shadow” “Don’t’ let the shadows of yesterday spoil the sunshine of tomorrow” Science is a systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation. Science helps in developing our understanding of the world around us. Everything we know about the universe, from how trees […]
Oratory Skills
When It is already accepted worldwide that English Is not a subject but a language, then It must also be treated like a day to day conversation in the classroom learning and teaching. It is true that English can be taught by creating the circumstances before the learner then it won’t be wrong to say […]
सपनों के पंख
कक्षा पाँच के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा ऑनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान गतिविधि कराई गई । जिसमें बच्चों ने अपनी इच्छा को प्रकट करते हुए बताया कि भविष्य में क्या बनना चाहते हैं। बच्चों ने अपने मन की इच्छाओं को अपने शब्दों में प्रकट किया तथा कल्पनाओं को जा़हिर करते हुए बताया कि बड़े होकर क्या करना चाहते […]
Science is not about WHY? It’s about WHY not !!”
Science impacts many aspects of our lives. Simply put, without it, we wouldn’t be enjoying many of the things that make our modern world possible. From the houses that we live in, the food that we eat, the cars that we drive, to our favorite electronic gadgets, science and the technologies it has spawned make […]
Activity on Addition
Math is so fun to teach because there are a lot of daily activities that incorporate math. Preschoolers don’t need worksheets for math…they should learn through play and hands-on activities. The basic objective the activity was to help the students gain confidence and demonstrate to them the real-life situation where they could use addition and […]
व्याकरण विषय की प्रस्तुति
स्टैफर्ड स्कूल में ऑनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान कक्षा चार के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा गतिविधि प्रस्तुत की गई। जिसमें सभी विद्यार्थियों ने हर्ष पूर्वक भाग लिया। इस गतिविधि में विद्यार्थियों को हिंदी व्याकरण के किसी एक विषय पर अपने विचार प्रस्तुत करने थे । सभी विद्यार्थियों ने अलग-अलग विषय पर अपने ज्ञान को बड़े मनोरम भाव से […]
FUN WITH LOGO
The only way to learn a new programming language is by writing programs in it. Programming is closer to carpentry and art. It couples the excitement and satisfaction of constructing something with an artistic sense of refinement in making that thing beautiful in its expression. In this particular activity students of class 4 A learned […]
Recitation
Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive, and widely effective mode of saying things.” Matthew Arnold Recitation is the act of amalgamation of one’s soul with the music and rhythm of life present all around. Tiny Stafordians of class 3 went through the same live experience when they participated in the “Recitation Activity.” The activity […]
Maths gives us every reason to hope that every problem has a solution
Staford School organized Maths activity on the topic of multiplication for the students of Class 2B. The activity was a whole lot of fun for the students of Class 2B where they learned about writing equal groups, making equal groups, doubling a number, fun ways to multiply, regroup and multiply. The students demonstrated the activity […]
Confident Speakers
Learning is not spectator sport. In classes, students need frequent opportunities to perform, speak. They must talk about their likes. This helps students to perform well, enhance vocabulary, confidence and speaking skills as well. It also helps to remove fear of public speaking. "You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of […]
Dramatic expressions and feelings delivered in speech can make students dexterous in English language
Dialogue delivery on stage is the very essential part of the teaching and learning of any language. When a student is on stage, He can learn many life skills which cannot be taught through classroom pedagogy. As we all know that English is not a subject but a language thus we have to treat […]
TYPES OF TRIANGLES
In Geometry, a triangle is a three-sided polygon that consists of three edges and three vertices. The most important property of a triangle is that the sum of the internal angles of a triangle is equal to 180 degrees. This property is called the angle sum property of a triangle. The word triangle is taken […]
हिंदी की मौखिक गतिविधि
स्टैफर्ड स्कूल में ऑनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान कक्षा 8 ‘ब’ के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा हिंदी की मौखिक गतिविधि संपन्न की गयी जिसमे सभी विद्यार्थियों ने बहुत ही उत्साहपूर्वक भागीदारी ली। इस गतिविधि के अंतर्गत अध्यापिका द्वारा बच्चो को व्याकरण का विषय -क्रिया विशेषण दिया गया। जिसमे उन्हें विशेषण की परिभाषा तथा उसके भेदों के बारे में […]
Heritage Of India
Heritage is tremendously concerned in the construction and legitimating of collective constructs of uniqueness, such as group, gender, religion, civilization and nationalism. Heritage means what we inherit from our ancestors and from our past. India is a land of varied cultures and traditions. People from numerous castes, religions, and creeds reside in our country. Each ethnic group […]
Seasons and Clothes
Teaching through various activities makes learning more interesting and is embedded in the child’s mind for a longer time. Different activities always help in the overall development of children. Show and tell and Cut- Paste activities were conducted in Class KG A on the topic – Seasons and Clothes. The students participated enthusiastically in Show […]
English is not a subject but a language, thus pedagogy must be shifted from theoretical to empirical
More empirical approach is required to make Students feel more confident in handling the English language. When we talk about the English language teaching some aspects other than reading and writing are to be included in day to day curriculum of teacher’s lesson plan. By these aspects a teacher can consider some paralinguistic Activities that […]
CVC Words
Learning through fun filled activities enhances the learning process and gives a better outlook to the young learners. The Show & Tell is a unique activity for our little ones to develop and showcase their skills as communicators- whether it is speaking or presenting, with clarity & confidence. A prop or an object that spark […]
Activity on Time by the Students of Class 1 A
“The essence of Math is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple” Time Telling activity was a whole lot of fun for the students of class 1 A where they learned about the clock and designed a clock for us showing a clock has 12 numbers and a day has […]
RHYME TIME
Reading through books is not the only medium of learning but fun filled activities and competitions enhance the learning process. Keeping this in mind Staford School organized a Hindi recitation competition for the Pre primary section. These kinds of activities help the children to develop confidence and improve vocabulary. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation by […]
कहानी वाचन प्रतियोगिता
स्टैफर्ड विद्यालय में ऑनलाइन कहानी वाचन प्रतियोगिता में कक्षा १ के नन्हें मुन्ने बच्चों में भाग लिया। नन्हें मुन्ने बच्चों ने ज्ञानवर्धक, रोचक और नैतिक मूल्यों पर अपनी कहानियाँ सुनाई। कहानी प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन रखने का प्रमुख उद्देश्य बच्चों में कल्पनात्मक शक्ति और भाषा शैली , संवाद शैली और हाव – भाव का विकास करवाना […]
Oral communication is the essence of English language teaching
When we explore the pedagogy of English language teaching and learning, The oral communication needs be focused in the classroom teaching. Thus it becomes Mandatory to engage students in more and more speaking activities (like debate, extempore, common discussion or opinion making with elaborate conclusion) rather than the one way delivery of the content. The […]
मौखिक गतिविधि
स्टैफर्ड स्कूल में ऑनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान कक्षा 6 के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा हिंदी की मौखिक गतिविधि संपन्न की गयी जिसमे सभी विद्यार्थियों ने बहुत ही उत्साहपूर्वक भागीदारी ली | इस गतिविधि केअंतर्गत अध्यापिका द्वारा बच्चो को कविता का अवबोधन कराया गया| जिसमे कविता पाठ- “मैं सबसे छोटी होऊं” का व्याख्यान एक निश्चित समय में समझाना […]
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited
HTML is the acronym for Hypertext Markup Language. Accepted globally, it is a programming language which is used to format web pages. Programmers use it in combination with Cascading Style Sheets and JavaScript to provide the desired look and feel to the web pages. Despite the presence of the other alternatives, it is the pick […]
Probability
Staford school always focus on learning by doing. Activities play an important role as we provide opportunities for children to Express themselves. Each child learns at his/her own pace. The objective of the activities in Maths is to develop statistical skills using the situation and data in real life. Probability is the branch of mathematics concerning numerical descriptions […]
Nature Exploration
The natural world is a giant, open-ended learning laboratory. Children are innate scientists and love to experience the sights, scents, sounds, and textures of the outdoors. Nature provides countless opportunities for discovery, creativity and problem-solving. Interacting with natural environments allows children to learn by doing and experiment with ideas. In nature, children think, question, and […]
ROLE PLAY ON JUNGLE SCHOOL BY THE STUDENTS OF CLASS 1 A and 1 B
“People expect to be bored by Online Learning – let’s show them it doesn’t have to be like that!” Role play is a classic method of teaching kids communication skills. It is important for the students to comprehend the situations to communicate effectively outside of the classroom. Role play is a medium which enables the […]
Investigating the properties of light
Stafordians have been using audio-visual aids in order to understand the scientific concepts. Use of Audio-visual aids stirs the imagination, thinking process and reasoning power of the students. They prove effective reinforcing agents by increasing the probability of the re-occurrence of the responses associated with them and thus render valuable help in the process of […]
Be the force. Just do it
Let us consider some day to day activities in our life. These might most probably include running, catching a ball, hitting a ball from bat, goal keeping, jumping, etc. In all such activities we are changing the state of motion of some object, i.e. either an object is made to come […]
Acid, Bases & Salts
Studying science involves understanding the concepts that shape science. Acid-base reactions can be described in several ways: by formula equations as reactions between substances, or by ionic equations as proton transfer reactions according to Bronsted’S model The term ACID was first used in the seventeenth century; it comes from the Latin root ac-, meaning “sharp”, […]
Creativity has no limits
Picture editing can make even the most ordinary pictures look extraordinary. If you have vacation pictures, family pictures, party pictures, or special occasion pictures that make for special memories, then picture editing can make them even more memorable. There are a whole host of things that can be achieved through photo editing. Some of these are: […]
Judiciary and upholding of the Law (Newspaper reading)
Studies have shown that students who learn using newspapers become more active citizens as adults Thus the habit of news paper reading becomes more prominent; when it is the matter of social awareness and the social participation for the social welfare. Therefore Social studies can not be called Complete without news paper reading and enhancing […]
Self-Esteem
Respect Yourself before Others Respect You Every person born in this world is unique in some way. Each one is gifted with a talent which others may not have. Each one has the ability to do something better than others. One of the secrets of a happy life is to discover the unique gift and […]
Volume & Surface Area of Solids
“Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.” — Shakuntala Devi, Indian writer and mental calculator An Online Maths activity on how to find the Volume and Curved Surface Area of 3D figures was conducted in secondary classes. The purpose of the activity was to enhance […]
Biology, a way of life
Let’s understand the existence of life! The central role of experiments and practical work in the science curriculum is universally accepted. A balanced science curriculum should not only give due emphasis to both theory and experiments but also integrate these complementary aspects of the subject in the teaching-learning process. Present-day science is the result of […]
संस्कृत गतिविधि
ऑनलाइन कक्षाओं के माध्यम से हर विषम परिस्तिथि में भी वातावरण को विद्यार्थियों के लिए सम बनाते हुए स्टेफोर्ड स्कूल विषयवार नियमित कक्षाओं में शैक्षिक गतिविधि का आयोजन कराता रहा है | इन गतिविधियों का उद्देश्य बच्चों में आत्मविश्वास , अभिव्यक्तिकरण कल्पनाशीलता आदि शक्तियों का विकास होता है | कक्षा आठ बी की श्लोक पाठन […]
An empowered woman is powerful beyond measure and beautiful beyond description
Within the view of promoting a 6-month long women empowerment program ‘Mission Shakti’ launched by UP government; many initiatives are expected at the individual level. As any society and its mindset or ideological approach towards its members cannot be nurtured without its educational strategy and awareness programs. Therefore responsibility of such programs has come on […]
Everyone has a story to tell….
Great stories have exciting twists, relatable characters, vivid descriptions, and lasting effects. But behind each of our favourite story is a strong structure, made up of the essential elements of storytelling: plot, character, setting, theme, point of view, and tone. English textbooks have a lot of interesting stories pertaining to the needs of children of […]
Compare and contrast
In order to successfully comprehend a story, one must succeed in character analysis. Analysis occurs when we break down a topic or idea. When analyzing, one needs to investigate the smaller parts of something to see what’s important or to gather meaning. Thus, character analysis is breaking down the qualities, actions, and motivations of the characters in order […]
PROPERTIES OF AIR
“Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global damage cans” “Some old fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat” We need air to live. We mainly use the air for breathing. Air is all around us, but we can’t see it. Air is a […]
मौखिक वाचन
छात्रों के सर्वांगीण विकास एवं उनके व्यक्तित्व के निर्माण के लिए यह आवश्यक है कि उनके भीतर छिपी प्रतिभा को अभिव्यक्ति का समुचित अवसर प्राप्त हो इसी उद्देश्य को साकार करने के क्रम में स्टेफोर्ड स्कूल में कक्षा -५ ब के छात्रों द्वारा ‘संस्कृत’ विषय में ‘मौखिक वाचन‘गतिविधि आयोजित की गई | इस गतिविधि केअंतर्गतअध्यापिका […]
Light of Hope- Diwali Celebrations
“It is time to remove the darkness of ignorance within us and replace it with the light of hope and knowledge instead” Diwali, The festival of lights that enlightens the hearts and brings joy to every heart was celebrated at Staford School on Friday 13th November, 2020 with great fervor and enthusiasm. Unlike yester years […]
Learning by Doing During Pandemic
Hands-on learning is a key factor in raising children who go on to have life-long love of learning as it gives practical experience. It leads to increased retention and helps in problem-solving and critical thinking. In this time of pandemic, such type of learning by doing activities make learning quick, easy, and enthusiastic. Keeping this […]
मौखिक गतिविधि
स्टैफर्ड स्कूल में ऑनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान कक्षा 5 ‘ ब ‘ के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा हिंदी की मौखिक गतिविधि संपन्न की गयी जिसमे सभी विद्यार्थियों ने बहुत ही उत्साहपूर्वक भागीदारी ली | इस गतिविधि केअंतर्गत अध्यापिका द्वारा बच्चो को व्याकरण का विषय – विशेषण दिया गया| जिसमे उन्हें विशेषण की परिभाषा तथा उसके भेदों के […]
Triangles ( Introduction of Similarity of Triangles )
Mathematics is described as “The Queen of the Sciences and the King of the Arts* ”. An Online Maths activity on how to prove that any two triangles are similar triangles by using different similarity criteria was conducted in secondary classes. The purpose of the activity was to enhance the understanding of difficult concepts in […]
IMPORTANCE OF TREES
Trees are of invaluable importance to our environment and to human well being. They give us clean water to drink, air to breathe, shade and food to humans, animals and plants. They provide habitats for numerous species of fauna and flora, firewood for cooking and heat,etc. Trees are so important for the global environment and […]
Survey and Presentation on Gender Division of Labour in Indian Households
Any society that fails to harness the creativity and energy of its women is at a huge disadvantage in the modern world……Tian Wei CCTV News The basis of Gender division in the society is based on the division of work between the men and women. Since the beginning, women have been engaged in work […]
Python Applications: Sky Is The Limit
At Staford, in the subject Information Practices, students of Class 11 try to understand the exact nature of the applications created in Python and are encouraged to create useful software applications on the same lines. We always inspire our students to look into space, to the moon and to the planets beyond, and vow to […]
Let’s do some YOGA
Yoga and mindfulness offer psychological benefits for children along with improving focus, memory, self-esteem, academic performance and classroom behavior. It serves as an effective way to reduce anxiety and stress in them. With an aim to provide a healthy and constructive atmosphere to children, Staford School integrated yoga and mindfulness into physical education programs […]
Commemorating the ‘Iron Man’ of India
National Unity Day is observed to pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – an Indian politician who played a pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle and then during the integration of the country. In line with the celebrations, countrywide Staford School following the mandate organized various online activities in order to extend heartfelt appreciation about […]
STRUCTURE OF ATOM
The branch of science which deals about atoms, ions and molecule and their different set of compound called as – CHEMISTRY or we can say that Mystery of chemicals which facilitate the world. Albert Einstein once a said imagination is better than knowledge because it hasn’t any boundaries, well chemistry is the branch of science […]
Imbibition by Raisins
Science (originated from the Latin word Scientia, meaning ‘Knowledge’) Science is based on direct observation and logical conclusion. When a child is born , he/she is like clay in our hands, and we have a great role to play in shaping his mindset . We can go on answering all his ‘WHYs’ with fairy tale […]
EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Our body is made up of many organ systems. These organ systems work together so that our body can function efficiently. The excretory system is an organ system that helps in getting rid of wastes formed inside our body. The excretory system consists of a pair of kidneys, a urinary bladder, a pair of tubes […]
Rhyme Time
Rhymes enjoy an undisputed importance in the life of a kindergartener. Teaching of nursery rhymes not only develops speaking skills but also helps express their feelings through facial expression and gestures. This was beautifully displayed by the students of classes Nursery and K.G, when they participated in English Rhymes Competition, held on Friday, 23rd October […]
Measurement Of Time
Mathematics makes our life orderly and prevents chaos. Experience says learning maths can be made easier and enjoyable if our curriculum includes mathematical activities and games. Time activity guides our children through learning about the date, time, minutes, hours. Learning through time activity solidifies the concept of young scholars. Time is used to quantify, measure, […]
Learning Money
Mathematics plays a huge role in everyday transactions and systematic operations. The importance of money in our daily lives cannot be denied. Money is medium of exchange that can be used to pay for goods & services and to measure the value of things. Young Stafordians got an opportunity to get to know about paper […]
मौखिक गतिविधि
स्टैफर्ड स्कूल में ऑनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान कक्षा चार वर्ग ब के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा मौखिक गतिविधि संपन्न की गयी जिसमे सभी बच्चो ने बहुत ही अच्छा प्रदर्शन किया तथा बढ़ चढ़ कर हिस्सा लिया | इस गतिविधि के अंतर्गत अध्यापिका द्वारा बच्चो को औचक विषय दिया गया था जिससे सम्बंधित पांच वाक्य विद्यार्थियों को एक […]
CONVERSATION
Conversation is an interactive communication. The development of communicational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization. The students of class 4A had a conversation activity on the topic ‘ speak few lines on Save Water or Save trees’. The activity enhances the knowledge of the students. The students participated actively. They showed a […]
Covid Tracker Application: Small Effort with Great Ambitions
Data scientists tackle questions about the future. They start with big data, characterized by the three V’s: volume, variety and velocity. Then, they use it as fodder for algorithms and models. The most cutting-edge data scientists, working in machine learning and AI, make models that automatically self-improve, noting and learning from their mistakes. Data scientists have changed almost […]
Best Out Of Waste
Little hands and imagination minds came together in a creative burst of energy during the “Best out of waste”.Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable objects to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, energy usage, air pollution and water pollution by decreasing the need for “conventional” waste disposal BEST OUT […]
Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years
Plants are one of the most essential living organisms on earth. They are immensely beneficial to both animals and human beings. They produce oxygen which is crucial for the survival of living organisms. Different parts of plant have different roles to perform .They act as a source of food and oxygen and maintain the ecological […]
Dussehra Virtual Celebration
On 23rd October, 2020, the Pre-Primary & Class 1 students at Staford School celebrated Dussehra with a lot of religious zeal and fervour. The celebration marked the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king, Ravana and reinforced the message of the triumph of good over evil. The teachers took the opportunity to explain the […]
Healthy vs Junk food
“Eat Healthy and stay healthy” is the punch line of the century! Teaching young ones the concept and importance of healthy food is a challenge but at Staford School, every challenge is an opportunity in itself. Keeping this in mind, the activity was organized for the students of class 2 on the topic “Healthy vs […]
“To teach is to learn twice”
Peer tutoring is a very successful and effective practice methodology to help students increase their academic and social skills. Peer-tutoring programs are important in today’s classrooms. They have proven to be objective, empirical, and replicable. This paves the learner student to learn without depending upon the teacher, and the teacher-student to revise the topic again. […]
DISPERSION OF LIGHT(RAY OPTICS)
Now a days, we all have entered into an era of digital education. Thus it is important to switch from traditional mode of education to an innovative mode in order to create interest in students regarding the subject and arouse interest in scientific principles. So many online modes like Zoom and Google Meet are playing […]
CORONA AND AWARENESS DURING UNLOCK PERIOD
For corona to go away- it is mandatory for us to keep sanitizer, mask, soaps with us and maintain social distancing to keep us safe. Also, the students have to be made aware about how to remain careful during the new normal. As a part of the On-going Social Studies Week, the Poster Making Activity […]
Hands on Multiplication- Creative thinkers
Mathematics gives us every reason to believe that every problem has a solution. It is not only about calculations; it also enhances creativity and makes complex things appear simple. Multiplication, one of the mathematical tools, can be made easy by adding in some innovative ways to think, create and solve. In an effort to strengthen […]
Save the Earth: Plan for the Future
“The Earth is what we all have in common.” Yes…. This was the thought which encouraged the young Stafordians to think about the future of the Earth. They talked about the innovative ideas and methods to preserve the mother Earth through poster making and slogan writing activity. They have been also informed about the […]
हिन्दी कहानी वाचन
स्टैफर्ड स्कूल छात्रों के रचनात्मक ,भावात्मक एवं कलात्मक विकास के लिए सदैव तत्पर रहता है I इसी संदर्भ मे स्टैफर्ड स्कूल के कक्षा २ के छात्रों ने कहानी वाचन के माध्यम से अपनी भाषा कौशल का प्रदर्शन किया , भाषा हमारे जीवन का अति महत्पूर्ण अंग है I हर व्यक्ति को अपने विचार और भावो […]
Virtual Learning with experiments
It is basic Human nature to try an understand the various ways of working of the universe. And this very quest has given rise to the branch of study ,called – Science. Human progress throughout the history has largely rested upon advances in science .And studying biology is like knowing about unity in diversity . […]
Level of Management (Business Studies)
As we all have been plunged into the unique digitalization of education. Thus it is very essential to switch from traditional pedagogy to an innovative one in order to create interest in students for Business Studies. Video conferencing and the other meeting apps like Zoom and Google meet have proved to rescue of students […]
English Recitation
Poetry is a simple yet beautiful way to express something through innocent words and actions in a melody. The children enjoy the beauty of expression, thoughts, feeling, rhyme, and rhythm. Considering all these facts, English Poetry recitation was held in Class 2A to exhibit their talents and to boost up their confidence and recite their […]
Every Drop Counts
Staford School always focuses on learning by doing. Activities play an important role in the overall development of children. Each child learns at his/her own pace. The objectives of EVS activities are to develop skills such as creative expression, observation, classification, and subject knowledge. We as teachers design the activities and cite examples that are […]
Stafordians Pledge
A pledge was taken by the students of Staford School on the norms and precautions to be followed to protect themselves from the ongoing pandemic. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PHOTOGRAPHS & VIDEOS
Tribute to the ‘Father of the Nation’
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated with great enthusiasm and respect at Staford School, especially the students of classes Pre-primary who with all excitement and high spirits participated in the Charkha (spin wheel) and spectacles making activity. The little patriots made beautiful miniature replicas of Mahatma Gandhi. Keeping in mind the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ the little Stafordians […]
Fit India Movement
CBSE in association with Fit India has been conducting various activities for the overall physical, emotional, and mental well-being of our stakeholders especially the school students. With the motto “RUNNING: The human body’s most raw form of FREEDOM”, Fit India Movement is conducting Fit India Freedom Run from 15th August – 2nd October 2020 to […]
Honouring Our Mentors And Sculptors
Teachers’ Day is a special day when teachers are recognised and honoured by their students and society at large for the vital role they play. The Covid-19 pandemic has given all of us tough times, but our teachers have surely been a ray of hope. They had been a guiding force during the lockdown by […]
Peer Teaching in Class 9 and 10
As teachers, we need to incorporate all sorts of strategies to help our students be successful. Peer teaching is one strategy that builds not only content knowledge, but also student confidence. Like just about any other classroom instructional strategy, peer teaching offers plenty of benefits. The main benefits of peer teaching include, but are not limited to, the following: … Peer […]
Stafordians celebrate Independence Day Virtually
Flow of patriotism could not be contained by the prevailing circumstances. COVID-19 is the undreamt nightmare that has actualised the uncertain restrictions on every common folk, preventing us to take part in any gathering due to social distancing norms for our safety. However, the current scenario could not deter us from paying tribute to our […]
Chhoto So Mero Nand Gopal
Lord Krishna as a child is an embodiment of joyfulness, playfulness, endearing, mischievousness and blossoming intelligence. The mothers in India see an image of Bal Gopal or Kanha in their child. The teachers at Staford also feel the same way and want each child to grow up with all qualities that brings about all-round personality […]
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
During the corona infection period, all efforts are also being made by the government to control communicable diseases. Under this program of state government, Communicable Disease Control and Awareness week was conducted in Staford School wherein the teachers made students aware of the spread and avoidance of these diseases. The teachers provided information about prevention […]
BOND OF LOVE AND ETERNITY
‘Raksha Bandhan’ is a special occasion to celebrate the virtuous bond of love between a brother and a sister which is one of the deepest and noblest of all human emotions and is symbolized by the tying of a holy thread, ‘Rakhi’ around the wrist of brothers. It was a day when young Stafordians turned […]
CORONAVIRUS AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Staford School conducted an awareness programme on Friday, 6th March 2020 to sensitize the students regarding preventive interventions for reducing transmission of Novel Coronavirus disease. A special assembly was organised, where the students were informed about ways to prevent the spreading of deadly Coronavirus. It was emphasised upon that there is no drug or vaccine […]
Visit to State Institute of Agriculture Management
KNOW, GROW AND KEEP EXPLORING Conserve Resources, Sustain Life, And Educate Yourself To Be Technologically Progressive. Stafordians of classes 6 and 7 visited State institute for management of agriculture SIMA, Rehmankhera on 27th February , 2020. The purpose of this visit was to enable students to relate their theoretical knowledge with the practical exposure which […]
SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS
School life is the treasure of memories and the bundle of knotty and deliberate mistakes, learning, teaching, aspirations and much more. We cannot forget the moments that have made us capable enough to face the cruel gust of the world outside. Stafordians of 10th class recalled all the dramatic and miraculous moments of their schooling […]
BLESSING CEREMONY
Staford School organized a Blessing Ceremony for the students of class XIIth who are soon going to appear for their board exams and also to bid farewell to them. The programme began with the lamp lighting ceremony. The juniors enthusiastically performed farewell songs for the seniors; they sang the good bye songs which again created […]
DEFEXPO20
Education is the fusion process of teaching and learning. The purpose of education or teaching is installing new beliefs, habits, information, and knowledge. Although books are a major source of information and learning, yet, to develop new beliefs and habits by just reading and cramming a few books is just not possible. Apart from the […]
TRIP TO FARMHOUSE
Staford School organised a field trip to a farm house for the pre-primary students. A farm visit that explores how food is grown and how animals are raised is an ideal way for city children to understand and connect with where their food comes from. By learning how a farm works, children experience the natural […]
Beyond Classroom Learning Of Nature
Natural learning cannot be limited to the classrooms, as there are a lot of the things to learn beyond the classroom walls. Nature is the best teacher, provided that the learner must be at the nearest to the nature. Keeping the objective our priority, Staford School organised a visit to Lucknow Zoo for the students […]
71st Republic Day Celebrations
Reminiscences of our freedom struggle floated in our eyes and drenched us with the sense of duty to hold and retain the freedom that was handed over by our nation makers, when the 71st Republic day celebration reached its heights on 26th January, 2020 at Staford School. Stafordians’ excitement had no bounds and the essence […]
Blooming buds- Ready to express!
Children are the tender ‘Flowers of God’, and these flowers require love and care to bloom of their full size. Staford School proves to be the epitome of such warmth, where children are exposed to their full potential and their innate talents are brought to the world. The tiny and adorable gestures of these blooming […]
EXPRESSIONS 2019
Expressions are the reflection of the physical and intellectual progress of an individual. Hence it becomes essential to provide a platform for each and every child, so that he/she can expose himself/herself to the extremity of the innermost. Staford School involves its children in all round curricular activities from sports and academics to music and […]
Children’s Day Celebrations
“There is no garden as beautiful as Childhood”. Every child is a different kind of flower; together they make this world a beautiful garden. All over India, 14th November is celebrated as Children’s Day to pay tribute to the legendary freedom fighter and our first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru popularly known as ChaCha Nehru. […]
SPORTY SUNRISE
Sports are really an important activity for everyone especially for kids as it keeps the body healthy and fit .We can say sports and games are forms of competitive physical activity played by the students through casual or organized participation. It helps the children to improve and maintain physical ability and skills. Hence, Staford school […]
Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2019
Vigilance Awareness Week-was observed from 28th October, 2019 to 2nd November, 2019 at Staford School. The Central Vigilance Commission, an apex integrity institution of the country, in its endeavor to promote transparency, accountability and integrity in public life, declares the observance of Vigilance Awareness week every year to encourage the fight against corruption. This year […]
‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’(National Unity Day)
The birth anniversary of SardarVallabhbhai Patel has been observed as ‘RashtriyaEktaDiwas’(National Unity Day) on 31 october,2019.The occasion provides us an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity and security of our country. Stafordians celebrated it with full zeal. A pledge […]
Diwali A Celebration Of Light And Acceptance
Diwali is a thought, an attempt to win the world with love and acceptance, a victory of righteousness over the evil and most of all, the celebration of lights to illuminate the every corner of the world.The same attempt to celebrate Diwali in all the positive manner was enlivened by Stafordians on 26th October 2019. […]
Investiture Ceremony
Responsibility is not only the word but the soul of any learning and training program. For the reason, as it imbibes all the essentials for making any individual a responsible one and inspire him to take initiatives, children must be shouldered some responsibilities starting from the young age. Keeping this perspective as its priority, Staford […]
I DO= I LEARN
Following workshops were conducted in the school: CLASS 1-2: POWER OF MAGNETS : In this workshop students learnt about magnets and its fundamental properties through a multimedia session. They explored their surroundings to find out the various magnetic and non-magnetic materials. After this they played a game using a pair of magnets to understand attractive […]
Ganga Aquarium
Fishes are said to be the powerful energizer of wealth, luck and happiness in our life. Fishes symbolizes abundance of wealth, prosperity and good fortune. This is one of the reasons why people keep aquariums at homes. In order to create affection towards these wonderful creatures of God and inculcate curiosity towards the aquatic life […]
English Recitation
Poem recitation is an art of expression of thoughts and understanding towards English literature. A strong performance is one in which the meaning of the poem is powerfully and clearly conveyed to the audience. This was displayed beautifully by the Pre primary students, when they participated in English Recitation Competition, held at Staford School on 11th of […]
Dussehra-a thought to curb the evils
Dussehra is not only a festival but a thought, an earnest need of the hour, a solution of all social and man-made evils. Dussehra can be a torch bearer to lead the one who has gone astray. Stafordians considered it to be an essential initiative to propagate the latent motive of its celebration. Thus this […]
Say No to ‘Single Use Plastic’
As the name suggests, single-use plastics (SUPs) are used only once before they are thrown away or recycled. These include plastic bags, cups, plates, aerated drinks’ bottles, straws, stirrers, take-away food containers, processed food packers and wrappers. Of these, foamed products such as disposable cutlery, plates and glasses are considered the most dangerous to the […]
Celebrating Gandhi Jayanti
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” India’s 3rd national festival, Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated by the entire nation to commemorate the birth anniversary of the father of our nation- Mahatma Gandhi. Staford School celebrated Bapu’s 150th birthday in school, a day prior on 1st Oct, 2019 with great […]
कहानी पाठन
कल्पना रचनात्मकता की कुंजी है और बच्चों को कल्पना के मजबूत कौशल में विकसित करने के लिए विभिन्न तरीकों से प्रशिक्षित किया जाता है | इसी कल्पना को सकारात्मक रूप देने के लिए कक्षा १ से ४ तक के विद्यार्थिओं ने ‘कहानी पाठन‘ प्रतियोगिता में अपनी भागीदारी सफलतापूर्वक निभायी| कहानी पाठन का आयोजन दिनांक १७.०९.१९ […]
‘World of Fishes’
In order to create affection towards wonderful creatures of God I.e. fishes and to explore the world of aquatic life, the students of class 1 were taken to the Ganga Aquarium, situated at National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR), Lucknow, which is considered to be one of the best aquariums in India. The students […]
हिंदी दिवस समारोह
आज दिनांक १४ सितम्बर २०१९ स्टैफ़र्ड स्कूल के प्रांगण में हिंदी दिवस मनाया गया | जिसमे सभी विद्यार्थियों ने बढ़ – चढ़ कर भाग लिया | १४ सितम्बर १९४९ को संविधान में यह निर्णय लिया गया की भारत की राज्य भाषा हिंदी होंगी | हिंदी के महत्त्व को समझते हुए हमारे नन्हे – मुन्नो ने […]
Let’s shop
Field trips play an important role in education. They link the classroom learning with the outside world and in doing so they drastically improve the process of learning, and also give both the learner and educator a valued practical experience. Children of the Pre primary section of Staford School were taken to the Supermarket to […]
Our hands, our future
Hand washing is a small action that can have big benefits for the children. The proper technique combined with a little soap and clean water prevents the spread of disease, keeping kids healthy. In the process of actualising the goals of “Swacchta Pakhwada”, Staford School celebrated the Hand Wash Day to communicate the importance of […]
Rhyme Time
Reading through books is not the only medium of learning but fun filled activities and competitions enhance the learning process. Keeping this in mind on 9th September 2019 Staford School organized a hindi recitation competition for the children of Pre primary section. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation by students who recited a plethora of Hindi […]
Tree Plantation Drive
The importance of trees in purifying the air and maintaining the ecological balance is well-known. Staford School took the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan a step forward through tree plantation drive organized for classes V to X on 7th September 2019, wherein many saplings were planted around the school. Prior to the plantation activity, students were briefed […]
Trip to Railway Station
Staford School,Hardoi Road Branch organized a field trip for Grade I to IV students to a nearby Kakori Railway Station. All the students were excited .The purpose of the visit was to acquaint the students with the transport facility used by most of the people in our country. It helped the pupils to get hands-on […]
Visit to Residency
“Don’t be encumbered by history. Go out and see something wonderful.” Educational Trips give the ideas and opportunities to visit prestigious places that help to visualize what students are learning at school. It helps to develop the overall personality of the students since social graces and etiquette are also learned by experience. Moreover, it is […]
Happiness is at Staford
Since time immemorial puppetry has proven itself to be a powerful medium of storytelling which not only leaves an impact on the students but also strengthens their language skills. Our tiny tots were enthralled to watch their favourite characters come alive during the puppet show organized for them on 30th August 2019. The students of […]
VISIT TO REGIONAL SCIENCE CITY
Regional Science City located in Aliganj, Lucknow, is an aesthetically designed complex which has on display several exhibits explaining scientific principles showing latest technologies in science, bio-technology, agriculture and human behaviour. On 27th August, 2019, Staford School organized a trip to Regional Science City for the students of class VIII. A spirit of excitement and […]
Fervour marked Janmashtami celebrations at Staford School
Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna, one of the most powerful and revered reincarnation of Lord Vishnu.The Primary Section of Staford School, Hardoi Road Branch celebrated Krishna Janmashtami with zeal and gaiety on 27th August, 2019. There was an air of festivity on this occasion. The premise was decorated beautifully and the spirit […]
Hathi ghoda palki jai kanhaiya lal ki
Lord Krishna as a child is an embodiment of joyfulness, playfulness, endearing, mischievousness and blossoming intelligence. The mothers in India see an image of “Bal Gopal or Kanha” in their child. The teachers at Staford also feel the same way and want each child to grow up with all qualities that brings about all-round personality […]
Visit to Regional Science City
Regional Science City is a pioneering institute designed to usher in a new way of learning science in a truly interactive ambience. An educational trip was organised by Staford School for the students of class VII on 20th August 2019. The students were awe-struck to visit various interactive galleries with large exhibits, video displays, multimedia […]
IT Seminar: Online Scams and Safety Measures
In this digital world, a majority of people have shifted to digital transactions as they are simple, easy and less expensive. With the increase in online transactions the threats have also increased. From financial transactions to online privacy, everything is under attack from people of malicious intent. The stakes are higher and everyone should become […]
Visit to Regional Science City
Schools organize excursions for children with a purpose. Excursions provide an opportunity to children to learn and comprehend things in a wider perspective, consequently helping in the comprehensive and expansive development of the children. On 17th August, 2019, Staford School organized a visit to the Regional Science City, Lucknow for the students of class VI. […]
Salute To The Soldiers
‘73rd Independence Day’- the result of an intensive struggle and selfless sacrifice of infinite souls and hearts of our freedom fighters, was lived once more and celebrated with the feel and zeal of patriotism and a pledge to serve the nation by Stafordians, at Staford School, Hardoi Road Branch. The Chief Guest, Lt. Col. D. […]
Sharing is Caring
Students of classes 1 and 2 enjoyed a vital skill of sharing through a ‘Sharing Activity’. The objective of the activity was to inculcate the habit of sharing in little Stafordians. Students brought different food items and toys to share with their friends. The teachers praised the students when they shared their things happily with […]
Interhouse Group Singing Competition
An Interhouse Group Singing competition was held on 7th Aug’19 to salute the spirit of freedom. Each house sang the group songs. Sapphire house – Swar Milate tum chalo Emerald house – Hum rahi, hum sathi Garnet house – Swar se sunder desh hamara Amber house – Tujhe bhulega na Hindustan For the audience […]
Trip to Post Office
Staford School believes in providing practical knowledge to the students so that they can be well acquainted with their surroundings. On 3rd August, 2019 the students of class XII (Commerce section) visited the head post office, Chowk Branch. The objective of organizing the trip was to give them hands on experience about the functioning of […]
Dancing on the tunes of Patriotism
\With the aim of honing the dancing skills of the students and paying a tribute to our beloved country India, an Inter House Dance Competition was organized on 31st July 2019. The competition began with great zeal and enthusiasm. The participants were extremely thrilled to be a part of this vibrant and energizing event. When […]
Moulding Imaginations
The Clay modeling is a perfect platform for the creative minds of the children to give physical shape to their colourful desires. So to imbibe observation from nature and moulding it out into forms the pre-primary section of Staford School organized the clay modeling competition on 26th July. The tiny tots participated in the competition […]
Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony 2018-19
All good things, come with a price tag– dedication, hard work and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.” Staford School always stand out from the rest , be it in academics, cultural activities or sports, over the years Staford school has produced a number of excellent students in academics […]
International Handwriting Olympiad
Handwriting is a part of our identity and an essential tool for communication. It is an essential skill for children and tests neatness, spacing, legibility and punctuation. Handwriting promotes clear thought and natural structure. It activates the brain and also contributes to reading fluency. A Handwriting Competition was organised by International Handwriting Olympiad Organisation for […]
INTER HOUSE CHESS COMPETITION
“The spirit of chess is like a daring idea, it may be beaten but it can start a winning game any time.” Inter house chess competition was held at Staford School, Hardoi road campus. The battle of wits began on Saturday, 20th July, 2019 and came to an end on Monday, 22nd July. Participating […]
SPLASH POOL PARTY
Staford School, chowk branch organized a splash pool party for the tiny tots at our Hardoi Road Branch . The little ones put their swim suits on and enjoyed the activity to beat the heat of the scorching sun. Big splash pools were kept in the swimming pool area in our Hardoi Road Branch. The […]
So much to show and Tell
There’s nothing like a prop or an object to spark our little ones’ imagination- our students understand that objects have many stories to tell. The Show & Tell Competition is a unique platform for our little ones to develop and showcase their skills as communicators- whether it is speaking or presenting, with clarity & confidence. […]
IT’S QUIZ TIME
Mathematics has been an integral part of education and learning since ancient times. It is the fundamental concept in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, astronomy and all those facets of knowledge. Therefore in order to build in children love and interest for this subject, Staford School organised an inter-house math quiz on 17th July, […]
Good Touch and Bad Touch
A workshop on ‘Good Touch and Bad Touch’ was organised for Pre-Primary students at Staford School, Hardoi Road on 12th July, 2019. It was held to support the cause of creating awareness on child safety. Every child needs to be taught that their body belongs to them and they have a right to protect it. […]
Rainbow Day
With the arrival of the rainy season, a monsoon cum rainbow day was celebrated at Staford School on 5th July 2019 in order to liven up this monsoon season by getting them involved in rainy day activities. The purpose of this event, held especially for the pre-primary section, was to introduce the tiny-tots to the […]
“Somewhere, Something Incredible is waiting to be known..”- Carl Sagan
Exploring beyond the four walls of the classroom and getting a closer look of the vast cosmos, was done through an evening telescopic observation session. Following workshops were conducted in the school: Grade 1-2- MYSTERIOUS MOON- In this evening session, students learnt about the different phases of the Moon and the reason behind their occurance […]
Celebrating Mother’s Day
“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” Mother’s day is a special day, for all children and mothers as it celebrates the bond of love and affection that is everlasting. Mothers are the emotional backbone of the family, who have the magic […]
May the sacred relationship of a mother and child always be blessed.
Little Stafordians celebrated MOTHER’S DAY on 10th April 2019 .Mother’s Day is a celebration of honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. The kids made cards for their Mother’s, so that they can make them feel special. God could not present everywhere that is why he created MOTHER […]
SUMMER CAMP 2019
“There is always that one summer that changes you” Staford School, Hardoi Road Branch has announced its much awaited Summer Camp for the students of age group 5 to 14 from 13th May to 1st June, 2019. With a wide range of activities to enroll in, the Summer Camp offers an enriching summer experience filled […]
Splash Pool Party
Staford School, Hardoi Road branch, organized a ‘Splash Pool Party’ for the tiny tots on Friday, 3th May 2019. The little ones put their swim suits on and enjoyed the splash activity to beat the heat of the scorching sun. Big splash pools were kept in the swimming pool area. The students jumped and romped […]
POOL PARTY
Dear Parents, Children enjoy playing with water in summers,and we at Staford pre School ,Thakurganj organized a pool party at our main branch Hardoi road for the students of SPG,Nur,and KG on 2nd (SPG)and 4th of May(Nur and KG) respectively. Students enjoyed splashing in the pool and beating the scorching sun heat. They jumped in […]
Tickle your senses!!
Keeping with the theme of ‘My Body’, the five senses were introduced to the pre-primary children of Staford School through an activity “Explore your Senses” on Friday, 26th April 2019. For children to explore their senses, booths were created for each particular sense- hearing, smell, touch, taste and sight. The children moved from booth […]
Save Water Save Trees and Save Earth
The earth is what we all have in common and thus, we have to be the change we wish to see in this world, Nature always wears the beautiful colors. So before the well dries and trees vanish and we know the worth of water and trees, let us take a step to SAVE WATER […]
Make Every Day Earth Day
Earth Day is a global event to make a commitment to learn more about the environment and demonstrate how you can help in protecting it. With this objective, a drawing competition’ was conducted for the students of Staford School. The posters created by the students were both soul stirring and a visual treat. The […]
I DO= I LEARN
Astronomy Workshops is a collection of one day programmes which gives students a remarkable opportunity to participate, interact, experiment and unravel the mysteries of universe. It focuses on teaching Space Science and Astronomy to students through practical hands on experience, which help them develop their knowledge base as well as life skills. The whole philosophy […]
Bounce with Joy
It is impossible not to smile in a bouncy house. To welcome the new session with a smile Staford School, Hardoi Road organized a ‘Bouncy Party’ for the Pre Primary & class 1 students on 12th April 2019. It helped the tiny tots to get along with their friends and enjoy. They also learn how […]
Graduation Day-a new beginning
“Graduation is the celebration of the magnificent harvest reaped on sowing the seeds of hard work.” Coming to the end of our current school year and in honour of the time we have spent together and what the future holds, Staford School, Hardoi Road Branch celebrated a simple yet very memorable Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony on 30th […]
BLESSING CEREMONY
Staford School organized Blessing Ceremony for the students of class X in order to boost up their morale and wish them good luck for their upcoming Board Examinations. The host of the event, class IX, had invited the teachers and staff of the school along with the school Principal Mrs. Ratna Khanna as special invitees. […]
Exploring Our Mother Earth
The Show & Tell Competition is a unique platform for our little ones to develop and showcase their skills as communicators- whether it is speaking or presenting, with clarity & confidence. Staford School organised a Show and Tell activity for class II on 16.02.2019. The topic was ‘Our Earth’. Students came up with various creative […]
Draw Your Imagination
With developments in technology, drawing and colouring activities have taken a back seat in children, as a learning tool. Colouring or drawings pictures may seem to be a simple task but there are so many learning benefits for children engaged in drawing activities. With the aim of enhancing the knowledge about colour combinations and colouring […]
I DO = I LEARN
KNOWING OUR SUN (CLASS 1-2)- Look up at the night sky and what would you see? You would see many small points of light. We all identify these as stars. In this workshop, students get amazed to realize that these small dots are many times larger than the Earth. Students are made to identify the […]
A JOURNEY THROUGH COSMOS / UNIVERSE AT A GLANCE
The universe is vast and largely mysterious, but it’s also our home and with the aim to sate the hunger of students regarding the universe, Staford School organized an educational trip for classes 1 and 2 to Indira Gandhi Planetarium on 12th February 2018. The building of Indira Gandhi planetarium itself is in the shape […]
Spring: Nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!
Basant Panchami is also celebrated as the birthday of Goddess Saraswati, who symbolizes knowledge, wisdom, purity, and truth. The celebrations commenced with the Saraswati Vandana, invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for seeking knowledge and prosperous life. On this auspicious occasion, all the students and teachers were dressed in yellow and orange attires and offered […]
A Field Trip to a Farm house
Field trips are important because it gives hands-on experience to the students. Also, travelling gives them a chance to see different places and learn new things. Staford School always believes that learning should not be restricted within the four walls of a school. Students of the pre-primary section had an opportunity to visit a farmhouse […]
I DO = I LEARN
Staford School held an interesting session on Astronomy for Class 1 to 9 & conducted following workshops today: CLASS 1-2: HOW MY DADDY’S PHONE WORKS?: In this workshop students learnt about communication and how it all started by going back in time through a multimedia session. Learning Outcomes of the workshop Students understood the […]
One Nation,One Vision and One Identity
26th January is a gala day for every Indian and is celebrated as a festival every year. The 70th Republic Day was celebrated with pride and patriotism at Staford School. The entire school was resplendent in the shades of tricolour. The ceremony began with the hoisting of the tricolour, the pride of our Nation, by […]
Collage Activity on Types of Advertisements
Advertising is the best way to communicate with customers. Advertising helps informs the customers about the brands available in the market and the variety of products useful to them. Advertising is for everybody including kids, young and old. It is done using various media types, with different techniques and methods most suited. As children progress […]
A fieldtrip to a Farm house
Field trips are important because they give ‘hands on’ experience to the students. Staford School always believes that learning should not be restricted within the four walls of a school. As a part of the ‘hands on’ learning experience students of class IV had an opportunity to visit a farmhouse on Tuesday, 22nd January 2019. […]
Team Work
One of the most important skills that we teach our students is teamwork. This skill needs to be taught to children at a young age because they will surely need it in college and work later on. Unity is strength. . . when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. Click here […]
Dive into the blue world
Fish is said to be the powerful energizer of wealth, luck and happiness in our life. Fish symbolizes the abundance of wealth, prosperity and good fortune. This is one of the reasons why people keep aquariums in homes and hotels. In order to create affection towards these wonderful creatures of God, the students of classes […]
Math Quiz Competition
Quiz competitions not only enhance the knowledge of the students but also develop several qualities like teamwork, problem-solving skills, time management, etc in them. To assess mathematical skills, proficiency, and aptitude of the students, Staford School organized an Inter-house Math Quiz Competition for the students of classes I to IV on 10th,11th,12th, and 14th Jan […]
Waltzing With Yellow On YELLOW DAY
Colours are an integral part of life hence 11th of January 2019 was celebrated as yellow day by the pre-primary wing of Staford School with lots of enthusiasm among children and teachers. Yellow shows optimum enlightenment and happiness. Shadow of golden colour carries the promise of the future. All the children assembled in the activity […]
Lets Learn Yoga
Yoga is accepted worldwide as one of the most effective form of exercise to influence the mental control. Participating in yoga and mindfulness activities at school helps relieve stress and anxiety in young children, improving their wellbeing and emotional health. Staford School has incorporated yoga classes into the regular curriculum in order to align students […]
Gratitude Day Celebration
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It is regarded as a virtue that not only shapes our emotions and thoughts but also our actions and deeds. To develop a constant feeling of gratitude the little Stafordians of Class Pre-Nur to Class 2 celebrated a day of gratitude to acknowledge and appreciate the fav0urs of helping […]
Joy to the world, The Lord hath come
Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Lord Jesus was joyously celebrated at Staford School, Hardoi Road, Lucknow from classes Pre-Nursery to 11th on 21st December 2018. The festive spirit was witnessed among school staff and students. The students celebrated Christmas by exhibiting their talent through elegant dance performances. Fun and Frolic, good cheer and […]
STORY TELLING COMPETITION
The society we live in today could not exist without the influence from past generations. Human beings, as creatures of habit and tradition, hand down lessons and knowledge from one generation to the next. We take pride in ourselves on leaving a legacy of knowledge for our descendants to utilize our tradition of storytelling facilitates […]
Visit to National Botanical Research Institute
Staford School organised a visit to the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) for the students of classes V, VI,VII and XI(Bio) on 17th December, 2018. National Botanical Research Institute or ‘Rashtriya Vanaspati Anusandhan Sansthan‘ was established to carry out research in the field of botanical sciences .This Botanical Garden is situated in the heart of Lucknow. […]
Hues Blossom
Staford Preschool Chowk and Thakurganj branches celebrated their Annual Function on 16th December with great zest and enthusiasm. Dr.ManjuTandon, a renowned gynaecologist of the city graced the function as Chief Guest. The guest of honour was Dr.Sadiq Abbas, Professor, Shia P.G College. Deputy Director, Staford School, Mrs. Anjali Bansal and Principal Mrs.RatnaKhanna graced the occasion […]
Hop a little, Jump a little
Play is one of the best ways to strengthen motor skills. Staford School gives ample opportunities to play with a variety of interesting materials. Staford School believes in instilling a sense of achievement and enhancing competitive spirit in the students and also to underscore the importance of physical development. Keeping in mind this view, ‘Let’s […]
Real time experience at Lucknow Zoo
Field trips help the students to imbibe invaluable insights into life from the environment around them and to improve their interpersonal and social skills. With an objective of sensitizing students about the animal kingdom and various existing species, Staford School organised a visit to Lucknow Zoo for the students of classes V to VII. A […]
Space Adventure
A hands-on astronomy workshop was organized for the students of classes I to XI at Staford School by Labrynthe Pvt. Ltd on 5th December 2018. Labrynthe offers a wonderful opportunity for students to learn exciting and new concepts of astronomy and space sciences by hands-on-learning and activities. The workshop was conducted to acquaint the students […]
A DAY AT THE ZOO
Field trips are a regular part of the curriculum for young children. Field trips are important to help bridge the gap between education and hands-on experience. On 1st December, 2018, the students of Class III A and III B visited ‘Lucknow Zoo’.The students were very excited to see a variety of animals and learn about […]
TINY TOTS IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
On Friday30th of November students of class 2 were taken for a visit to zoo. The main objective of the trip was to promote awareness about the endangered animals in the wild among the children and increase their love care and concern for Mother Nature. Zoo is a place where various animals, birds and reptiles […]
ZoO Trip Class 1
Educational trips are important for shaping developmental skills of a student. Staford School organized an exciting field trip on Thursday, 29th November, 2018 for class I to “Lucknow Zoo”. The aim of the visit was to develop nurturing skills towards environment and caring nature towards animals in each student. Students enjoyed a lot while having […]
Blend of colours and creativity at Splash
Staford School organized its Annual Event SPLASH 2018, an Art and Craft Exhibition on Sunday, November 25th. Ms. Mansi Didwaniya, Director, Kala Srot Art Gallery was the chief guest. The presence of Director, Staford School, Mr. Ambrish Bansal, Asst. Director, Mrs. Anjali Bansal and Principal, Mrs. RatnaKhanna along with other dignitaries and esteemed guests, the […]
Splash of colours and creativity
“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else.” Staford School, an institution that has earned applause for its innovative teaching methodology and technique organized its Annual Event SPLASH 2018, an Art and Craft Exhibition on Saturday, November 24th Mr. Alok Kumar, Professor, Fine Arts, Lucknow […]
Children’s day Celebrations
It was their special day and it was all about making them happy. Staford Pre schoolers also celebrated Children’s day with all the gaiety and fervor. The students were taken to the main branch, Staford School, Hardoi Road, were all the recreational activities were planned for them. The school ground was decked with balloons so […]
Deepawali Celebration Staford PSTK
The celebration of Diwali ‘The festival of lights’ came alive at Staford preschool, Thakurganj, where Diwali week was celebrated and students enjoyed different activities that were conducted with the festive mood. On 2nd November, the tiny tots were overwhelmed to see the potter at his wheel, in the school campus. For most Kids it was […]
Deepawali Celebration Staford Pre-School
Little STAFORDIANS celebrated Diwali on 5th November 2018, with enthusiasm and excitement. The school was decorated with beautiful diyas and lamps, signifying the splendour of ‘The Festival of Lights’. The students came excited to school, dressed in traditional attires, ready to enjoy the program planned for the day. They engaged themselves in various activities like […]
An Eco-Friendly Deepawali
“When the sun rises, no candle can replace its brightness” This statement is true for the festival of Deepawali, where its essence cannot be replaced by crackers and noise caused by them. Staford School, Hardoi Road celebrated Deepawali in an eco-friendly way. On this occasion, many competitions were conducted for the students of classes VI-XI. […]
ANIMAL KINGDOM
A visit to a zoo offers us an opportunity to see wild animals. Due to deforestation and urbanization, many animals are fast disappearing. It is becoming difficult to see the wild animals in their natural habitat as it was before. Staford School, Lucknow, organized a field trip to the zoo for the Pre-Primary students to […]
Dussehra Celebrations Dandiya Dance!!
Navratri and Dussehra is a celebration of victory of good over evil. Staford Pre-school, Thakurganj celebrated the festivities of Navratri and Dussehra for two days. On 16th of October, Dandiya Dance party was organized in the school premises for the pre-school kids. The students came in traditional attires and danced to the tunes of Gujarati […]
Celebrating the triumph of good over evil
Today is the day when we burn all our sins And promise to begin all over again Flames come and take all the darkness away Light shines and makes its own way Because this is the festival where truth wins India is known as a land of festivals and celebrations and ‘Dussehra’ is one of […]
A FIELD TRIP TO THE GANGA AQUARIUM
A field trip to the Ganga Aquarium situated at Telibagh, Lucknow, was organised by Staford School, on 16th October, 2018 for the students of classes III and IV. The Aquarium is located in the lush green of the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR), with more than 40 large glass aquariums, with fish species […]
Orange Colour Week
Little Stafordians celebrated ORANGE DAY on 12/10/18. Orange is the colour of happiness. Orange is fun, dynamic and radiates warmth. It stimulates activity, appetite and encourages socialization. The students were shown power point and were told about various orange colour objects. They did activities with orange colour paper, paint and glitter which helped them to […]
Orange Colour Week!
The Staford Pre-School, Thakurganj, celebrated the Orange Colour Week. It was a week-long activity designed to help the children comprehend and relate to the things around them, which highlight the colour ‘orange’ Many activities were conducted, which included the following: Sorting of orange coloured things from a box Filling sheets in orange colour. Dabbing […]
FUN WITH WORDS
Children can benefit from playtime. Games offer a fun-filled, relaxed environment where students can practice using new words and are free to express themselves. With this view, ‘FUN WITH WORDS’ workshop was conducted at Staford Pre School, Chowk, on 11th October 2018, by Ms Saima Ahtisham Zaidi, expert teacher from Staford School, main branch, […]
TRIP TO NURSERY
Earth is called The Green Planet due to the presence of plants on it. Without plants, the environment and human life on this earth cannot exist. Plants are nourishing life on earth in many ways by providing fruits, vegetables, foliage, flowers, spices, medicines, roots, bark, wood, sprouts etc. They are the precious gift to our life from nature as […]
ELOCUTION COMPETITION
An Elocution Competition was held at Staford School, Hardoi Road Branch on 10th October 2018 for the students of classes III and IV. The students were asked to present their speeches on several topics like ‘Save Environment’, ‘Parents are visible God’, ‘Let me tell you about my family’ etc. Four participants were selected from each […]
Visit to the Mega Science and Industry Expo
Staford School organised an educational trip to The Mega Science and Industry Expo, 2018, held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Gomtinagar, for the students of classes IX and X. The exhibition showcased the outstanding contributions of India in the field of science, technology, and industry. The Demos and models on India’s achievements in the field of […]
‘Abra Kadabra – A ride to the magical world ’
A Magic Show was organized at Staford School, on 5th October 2018. The students from classes Pre-Nursery to Class IV watched the show with great curiosity and were amazed to see all the magic tricks. The minute the magician appeared on stage students were drawn in by his charm and charisma. His magic tricks were […]
Remembering Bapu
Staford School celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with valour and enthusiasm on 1st October 2018. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the country on 2nd October every year, to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, who is also known as the Father of the Nation as he played a very important role in bringing independence […]
HINDI RECITATION COMPETITION
Reading through books is not the only medium of learning, fun-filled activities and competitions to help in enhancing the learning process. Keeping this in mind a Hindi Recitation competition was organized on 29th September 2018 at Staford School. With an aim to develop confidence, self-awareness and communication skills. These kinds of activities help in removing […]
Investiture Ceremony
‘Leaders are not born but are made by their experiences in life”. To inculcate the leadership qualities in students and to give them a feel of functioning of the administrative body, a school council was formed at Staford School, Hardoi Road and the investiture ceremony was held on 19th Sept’ 2018 for the session 2018-19in […]
Grandparent’s Day Celebration
“Grandparents and grandchildren, together they create a chain of love, linking the past, with the future. The chain will lengthen, But it will never part.” Grandparents hold a special place in everyone’s heart. Many of us still look for their advice when in trouble. Their bedtime stories are an integral part of a child’s growing […]
Taking Stafordians To The World Beyond Classrooms
Trips to historical places help the children get interested in exploring new things. Historical places are a treasure cove of information. They give plenty of opportunities for them to discover many interesting and amazing facts. Providing the children with a positive learning experience help them to take the initiative to explore other areas of life. […]
Visit to Traffic Park
Staford School organized an educational trip to the Traffic Park, situated in Krishna Nagar with an aim of creating awareness among the students regarding social issues like road traffic and public safety. The students of classes 1 and 2 were made aware of various aspects related to road safety specially the importance of traffic lights […]
Teachers’ Day celebrations at Staford School
Staford School celebrated Teachers’ day with great enthusiasm and gaiety. Teachers’ Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm in many parts of the world. The day is dedicated to the teachers, who play a prominent role in the life of their students. The teachers act as the guide for life, show the path towards success and […]
Staford School Celebrates Krishna Janmashtami
Janmashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna was celebrated with great pomp and festivity by the students of classes pre-primary to class XI in the premises of Staford School, Hardoi Road. The special assembly was conducted to mark the birth of the deity. Dressed as Radha – Krishna the students gave a traditional touch to the […]
Visit to the post office
School educational trips enhance students learning experience by providing opportunities to participate in activities outside their normal routine. The young Stafordians of grade 1 and 2 had such a learning opportunity by visiting the nearby local post office (chowk). The children were excited to see how letters were stamped, sorted and put into different pigeon […]
Salute to the Martyrs
“We Salute India ,Where Each Bud Blooms In Its True Colour, Where Each Day Is Celebration of Unity, Harmony and Synthesis” On 15th August, 2018, Staford School,Hardoi Road,Lucknow, celebrated Independence Day with zeal and spirit befitting the occasion.The Chief Guest for the event was Commander HarminderSaluja, retired officer, Indian Naval Services. Director, Mr AmbrishBansal, Deputy […]
LETS ALL MAKE AN INCREDIBLE INDIA…
Land of the Freedom and Home of the brave Staford School’s pre-primary section and classes 1 to 4 celebrated India’s 71st Independence Day in the school atrium on 13th July 2018 in all its solemnity and grandeur. The programme began with a prayer song sung by the School Choir. The students of classes 3 and […]
Show & Tell Activity
The importance of Show & Tell Activity lies in the fact that it gives a chance for children to think ‘out of the box’ a little and invite their teacher and classmates to come into their own little World for a minute or two. As this is a group activity, it helps teaching children appropriate […]
Good Parenting Workshop
The Need Of The Hour – Good Parenting Workshop To counsel the parents as to how they can effectively manage their children’s daily tantrums,demands & channelise their children’s energy in a constructive manner,a workshop was especially organised by Staford PreSchool,Thakurganj. The workshop was addressed by Mr. Henry Gomes and Mrs. Arunima who are full time […]
Art & Craft Workshop at Thakurganj Branch
Many a hearts were won as the Staford School,main campus art & craft expert,Mr. Ratnakar Sharma mingled with the preschoolers with a lot of love & affection.The students thoroughly enjoyed his workshop and fondly give him a pet name of ” Mushroom Uncle.” As Ratnakar Sir taught the children creative craft ,he formed a connect […]
Art & Craft Workshop at Chowk Branch
Art & Craft Workshop at Staford Pre-School,Chowk was conducted very successfully by the Staford School,Hardoi Road,Main Campus, Art & Craft Expert,Mr. Ratnakar Sharma.The pre primary students enjoyed making innovative & interesting craft items.It was indeed a fun filled day for the little ones.The students loved Mr. Ratnakar & his fun filled teaching methods.They delightfully carried […]
CLAY MODELLING
Staford School pre-primary section organised clay modelling competition. The tiny tots participated in the competition enthusiastically. The students were allowed to let their imagination flow as they created their own designs using clay. It was gratifying to see the little hands at work stretching their imagination as they sculptured different articles. Clay modelling is one […]
Dance is the hidden language of the soul
Patriotic dancing is a wonderful way to introduce young children to the world’s rich diversity and enable them to teach the enjoyment of dance, music, and rhythm. It also provides opportunities for socialization and room for self expression. It improves self esteem. An Inter House Dance Competition for the students of class V to IX […]
THE GRAND FINALE….English Recitation Activity
THE GRAND FINALE…….at Staford Pre-School,Thakurganj English Recitation Activity The children of Staford Pre-School,Thakurganj & Chowk made all the characters of each rhyme come alive,during the English Recitation Activity today. They enthralled their teachers and friends with their articulation and memory skills while reciting rhymes. It was an excellent opportunity for them to gain confidence through […]
ENGLISH RECITATION PRESENTATION
(JUNIOR PLAY GROUP TO KINDERGARTEN) With listening skills peaking between ages 3-6, it’s important that young students are immersed in an environment that promotes audible expression as a core part of the curriculum. Singing and poetry recitation are skills encompassing the development of speech, expression of feelings, as well as stage confidence. The Staford Preschoolers’ […]
MAGIC IN THE AIR……”ABRACADABRA”
STAFORD PRE-SCHOOLS, LUCKNOW MAGIC IN THE AIR……”ABRACADABRA” When it comes to magic, it is said to be best form of entertainment, education and engagement. It has the capacity for creating a fully emotional hook and also motivation for leaning since it generally piques kid’s natural curiosity. Kids love magic. It’s a key ingredient of childhood. […]
AN EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO SCIENCE CENTRE
We at Staford aim at inculcation of knowledge through visualisation. Stafordians of Class VII & VIII visited Science Centre on 27th July’18 and Class IX & X on 28th July’18. Our visit started with 3D show of ‘THE LOST WORLD’.It was followed by History of ‘GREECE at SCIMAX’. The most binding part of the day […]
Visit to Ice Cream Factory
Education tours are essential for the overall development of a student. They provide valuable educational opportunities away from the classroom without using textbooks and other tools used is usual school setting. Students on educational trips can often learn while having fun in a more informal environment. Staford School organised an exciting field trip on Tuesday […]
Icy Treat
In the hot blistering summer day nothing can be more pleasing for the taste buds than an ice cream. Staford School’s pre-primary section took an initiative to take the children to an Ice cream Factory. It was fun filled trip for the little kids as it’s a dream for every child to visit an ice […]
Go Green!
GO GREEN was the motto of STAFORD PRE-SCHOOLS, that was celebrated on 20th of July ,2018 with great zeal and enthusiasm.The students and teachers came to school in pretty green attire.The students were taught the identification and recognition of green fruits,vegetables,leaves, trees,etc. Many activities and games pertaining to green colour were organised for kids.Children brought […]
THUMB & FINGER PRINTING ACTIVITY
While you might not put finger painting at the top of the list when it comes to learning in preschool, this artsy endeavor is actually an important part of your little one’s early education. Although simple art, such as finger painting, seems like child’s play — and it certainly is — it is also a […]
Inter House Singing Competition
“Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought” An Inter house patriotic group singing competition was held at Staford School on 18th July, 2018. Pupils of Grade V to IX participated in the same and put forth their enthralling performances to adjudge. The theme of the songs was […]
Go Green
Green is the colour which symbolises nature .To mark the importance of this colour, the pre-primary section of Staford School celebrated ‘Green Day’ on Friday 13th July. The celebration commenced with salad making activity. Children were instructed to make salad with green vegetables like cabbage, cucumber, coriander, lemon etc. Bubbling with enthusiasm in their astonishing […]
Parents-Teacher Connect
The teacher & parent interaction is held on a monthly basis in Staford Pre-Schools. Here the parents get an opportunity to speak directly with their child’s teachers about the child’s school experience. Whether the child is two-years-old and just starting school, or five-years-old and heading to kindergarten next year (or beyond), there is important information […]
LITTLE CHEFS AT WORK!
Fruits & Vegetables are an amazing treat to the taste buds and a quick and easy meal that is high in nutrients, but low in calories and fat. A fruit is a healthy option for any time of the day and is perfect for summertime meals! Click to view more photographs of the event
Good Touch and Bad Touch
A Power Point presentation on ‘Good Touch and Bad Touch’ was organised for Pre-Primary students at Staford School, Hardoi Road on 6th July, 2018. It was held to support the cause of creating awareness on child safety. Every child needs to be taught that their body belongs to them and they have a right to […]
Back 2 Skul -so cool!
Students of Staford Pre-Schools,Lucknow were thrilled to be back to school,after their summer vacations.They hugged their teachers with lots of warmth & love.Check out the happiness on their faces! Click here to view the photographs of this event.
Stafordians Shine at Summer Blossoms Grand Finale
Staford School, Hardoi Road Branch, organized Summer Blossoms grand finale on 31st May, 2018, showcasing the results of a two-week summer camp held in the school premises. Activities held during the camp included personality development, fireless cooking, best out of waste, swimming and sports. The star attraction was of course ‘The best out of waste activity’ […]
Fun and frolic at Summer Blossoms
During summer vacations, summer camps provide an ideal opportunity to mix learning with a lot of fun and frolic. Such camps help in the overall development of the children by providing them various avenues to realize their true potential and enhance their areas of interests. To hone various skills of the students, Staford School has […]
CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP AT STAFORD
It is an undisputed fact that great teachers help create great students. Teachers embody the culture and the purpose of a school and when properly supported and inspired, can transform schools with their energy and ideas. Hence, training and supporting teachers is critical to equip them with skills to achieve excellent learning outcomes and should […]
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! – with love from students of Staford Premium Pre-Schools, Lucknow.
Let’s Celebrate Mother’s Day
Children are the anchor of the mother’s life. To acknowledge and honor the sacred bonding of mother and child, the pre-primary and primary wing of Staford School Hardoi Road Lucknow, celebrated Mother’s Day with gaiety and fervor. On this occasion, mothers were invited for the musical morning which was a break from their monotonous day […]
A PROUD MOMENT FOR THE YOUNG ACHIEVERS
To acknowledge the efforts of students in various spheres, the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony was held at Staford School, Hardoi Road on 9th May, 2018. It was an occasion to acclaim the efforts of Stafordians, who had attained excellence in academic and co-curricular spheres through their hard work and perseverance. The event began with a […]
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
God could not be Present Everywhere that is why He Created Mothers! Staford Premium Pre-Schools,Lucknow welcomed the Mothers Month of May with a lot of affection & love. Students aged from 2 to 5 years made beautiful Mothers Day cards.The Mothers were especially messaged to collect their wards from school,as their wards had a surprise […]
Splash Pool Party
Staford School, Hardoi Road branch,organized a‘Splash Pool Party’ for the tiny tots on Friday, 4th May 2018. The little ones put their swim suits on and enjoyed the splash activity to beat the heat of the scorching sun. Big splash pools were kept in the swimming pool area. The students jumped and romped in the […]
International Worker’s Day
MAY DAY ( International Workers’ Day) celebrations at Staford Premium Pre-Schools,Lucknow- May 1,was celebrated with great love & fondness for the Staford Premium Pre-Schools labour force.In actual these are the pillars of the institution who work day in & day out to keep the premises sparkling […]
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
STAFORD PRE-SCHOOLS,LUCKNOW celebrated “Earth Week”- where each one planted one green sapling at the Staford School,Main Campus.The children of all the pre-schools of Staford will be students of the Main Campus in the days to come.The children were happy to plant saplings in their names & form a connect with their Parent School -Staford School,Hardoi […]
POPCORN ACTIVITY TO CONNECT WITH THE SENSE ORGANS
STAFORD PRE-SCHOOLS, LUCKNOW POPCORN ACTIVITY TO CONNECT WITH THE SENSE ORGANS The students were introduced to the importance of their different sense organs in a very attractive play way method through the POPCORN ACTIVITY at Staford Pre-School. The students all assembled in the school pantry to hear the “popping “ sound in the microwave […]
VISIT TO DIARY FARM
STAFORD PRE-SCHOOLS,LUCKNOW The students of Nursery & K.G went for an educational excursion to A.N.D DAIRY FARM.The students witnessed the dairy process & enjoyed their nature walk in conversation with the dairy cows & buffaloes.The students were given a very healthy snack of fresh bananas,milk & biscuits at the dairy.The dairy owner Mr Rajesh,the dairy […]
Little Picassos in making
With developments in technology, colouring activities have taken a back seat in children, as a learning tool. Colouring or drawings pictures may seem to be a simple task but there are so many learning benefits for children engaged in colouring activities. With the aim of enhancing the knowledge about colour combinations and colouring patterns, Staford […]
Every day is Earth Day
World Earth Day is celebrated every year as an annual event by the people all across the world on 22nd of April in order to increase the awareness among people about the environment safety as well as to demonstrate the environmental protection measures. To sensitize the children to become the crusaders for environment conservation, Staford School […]
FOOTPRINT ACTIVITY
FUN WITH FOOTPRINTS..!! Foot printing is an incredibly easy and fun loving activity for the play group children to understand the concept of colours. In this activity the children dipped their feet in different coloured water paints and through their footprints they made beautiful designs on different coloured chart papers. The designs made by the […]
Let’s explore the world of Red!
Red is the warmest of all the colours. It symbolizes vitality, power, love and energy. To introduce the children to the world of colours, Pre–Primary section of Staford School Hardoi Road, where on 20th April 2018 children became aware of the colour red. All the children and the teachers came dressed in red. There was […]
RED DAY CELEBRATION
RED DAY CELEBRATION It was a wonderful learning activity which helped children to sort and classify objects based on colours by reinforcing cognitive skills.The tiny tots looked stunning in their Red outfits. FOR MORE PICTURES VISIT THE LINK https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dHOx4sf7EovqvlmrNgN3NzFAQVYlWnSH?usp=sharing
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATIONS AT STAFORD PRE-SCHOOLS, LUCKNOW Now that Summer is truly here, it is time to keep yourself hydrated and nourished more than ever! With the sun wrecking havoc, it is easy not only to lose your cool, but also your energy. The heat can drain you more than you think, especially if you […]
SPLASH POOL PARTY
To beat the summer heat the Staford preschoolers enjoyed a day at Staford School,Main Campus, splashing around in the Kids pool.The serious swimmers were taught new strokes by the swimming coach, Mr. Jitendra Verma. It was a pleasure to watch the kids play in the water to their heart’s content. Click here to view the […]
I KNOW MY SENSES WELL
Staford School organised an activity based on the sensory organs.The objective of the activity was to make the tiny tots aware about the sense organs and their uses. Various stalls depicting different sense organs were arranged like smell ,taste, feel, hear and sight booth. Students explored their sense by tasting different food items like lemon, […]
SPLASH POOL PARTY
Swimming is an excellent cardiovascular workout that promotes heart and lung health, improves strength and flexibility, increases stamina and even improves balance and posture. In addition, swimming is a way to prevent childhood obesity. Encouraging children to swim can also improve their mental and emotional health. The natural buoyancy of the water is more relaxing […]
MONDAY IS “FUN DAY”
No more Monday blues…..No more crying & howling to stay back home……because Monday is FUN DAY at Staford Pre-Schools. All the students come dressed up in their Monday best & what a lovely sight they are for all to see & smile ! Click here to view the photographs of the event.
MOOD SHOTS
Mood shots of Happiness & joy at STAFORD PRE-SCHOOLS, LUCKNOW! Not just different, better……….. Click here to view the photographs of the event.
TALENT HUNT
“Imagination is the highest kite that one can fly” The little ones at Staford Pre School, Thakurganj soared high in their sky of unlimitness by participating with great enthusiasm & zeal in the TALENT HUNT 2018. The children of various age groups projected various skills likes singing, dancing, dramatization. The most enticing were the […]
FUN WITH COLOURS
The children of K.G enjoyed colouring a butterfly with different colours as per their CREATIVITY & IMAGINATION. The activity was done to enhance the gross motor skills of the students. It also worked upon tuning of their hand and eye coordination by keeping the colours within a given outline. It was indeed an activity […]
COLOUR SORTING GAME
STAFORD PRE-SCHOOLS, Along with studies there are various games that increase the self –esteem & mental alertness of the children. To instil the qualities of alertness, observation & coordination the colour sorting game was organized today in Nursery class. Children enjoyed SORTING out beads of different colours in various colour bowls. The learning imparted […]
JELLY FISH ART ACTIVITY
STAFORD PRE-SCHOOLS The colourful JELLY FISH ART was a fun activity conducted in all SPG classes.It involved the children fully by keeping them engaged in placing cut out circles of coloured paper onto the jelly fish, exercising their fine motor skills. The main of the activity was to introduce & explore the concept of colours […]
FANCY DRESS ACTIVITY
Children came dressed up as their favourite super heros, some were dressed in the traditional outfits. The kids enjoyed enacting as their favourite cartoon characters at FANCY DRESS activity organised at STAFORD PRE SCHOOL THAKURGANJ BRANCH. Click here to view the photographs of the event.
FUN FILLED ACTIVITIES DAY TWO DANCE WORKSHOP
Parents and children enjoyed the dance workshop “Make your Move”, by Staford School Expert Dance Sir, Mr Vivek. The Children along with their parents were thrilled to learn the dance steps & then shake a leg to the foot tapping music beats, the dance workshop was a great success as the students from 2 to […]
FUN FILLED ACTIVITIES
Enjoy fun filled activities at STAFORD PRE SCHOOL Thakurganj, City Life Mall from 31/3/2018 to 7/4/2018 Limited seats available to register call 7524013371. Day One Art Workshop 31.03.2018 Day two Dance Workshop Rhymes For Fun Day 3
RED DAY CELEBRATION
RED colour symbolizes enthusiasm ,life and vitality.Children of Staford Pre-School Chowk conducted RED DAY activity on 23rd March,2018. The tiny tots looked stunning in their Red outfits.The day started with the colour red everywhere ;red apples,red strawberries,red hearts,red baskets,red roses . A dance party was organized for JPG mothers,grannies and grand mothers.Every one danced on […]
Graduation Day—A new Beginning
Staford School conducted Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony on 10th March, 2018, in the school premises. The distinguished guests for the event were cordially welcomed by the Principal of the school, Mrs. Ratna Khanna. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Vibrant music, breathtaking colours and highly coordinated movements were the highlight of all the dance […]
Colours of creativity
Colours of creativity On occasion of Holi, a fun-filled, colourful activity —‘Play with colours’, was organised by Staford Pre-school, Chowk at its premises. Little Stafordians, who participated with all their enthusiasm heard the legends associated with Holi in rapt attention, as their mother teachers narrated the stories. Under the guidance of teachers, children of junior […]
Blessing ceremony for Class X students
Let your hard work propel you to a speed so fast that good luck has no choice but to ride with a winner like you. Staford School celebrated a good luck party for the incredible students of class X, whoare going to appear in their forthcoming Board exams. The host of the event was Class […]
Down on the Farm
To give them an experience of “Learning by doing”, an educational trip was organized for the students of class VI A and B to a farm house on 15th February, 2018. Science if taught in a very mechanical way, leads to mere rote memorization of concepts and lead the children towards a stressful existence. But […]
We don’t Need Paper and Brush, We Are Digital Artists
Adobe Photoshop is raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe Systems for Windows. It is used to create and enhance photos, images and designs. During a computer class, the students of class VIII designed and created collages consisting of images from different fields of life. They started the activity by forming the groups of […]
Fun and frolic all the way
Bright smiles, sounds of laughter, babbling and chattering of excited voices singing non-stop in school vans; the tiny tots of classes — senior play group, nursery and kindergarten of Staford Preschool, Chowk had a time of their lives on the annual picnic day, Saturday, February 10, 2018. They were joy-ridden to the parent institution — […]
Crafty Craft
Students of Staford PreSchool,Chowk,let their imaginations fly high & created the most awesome craft items like pizza,train engine cum photo albums. The tiny toys of age 2± were not to be beaten by the seniors & proved to be so creative with their firemen faces!
A Field Trip to a Farm House
Field trips are important because it gives hands on experience to the students. Also, travelling gives them a chance to see different places and learn new things. Staford School always believes that learning should not be restricted within the four walls of a school. Students of pre-primary section had an opportunity to visit a farmhouse […]
Contributing towards creating cleaner and greener environment
With the aim to inculcate in young minds, the love for Mother Nature and to teach the importance of plants in our survival, Staford School organized an educational field trip for the students of class IV to NBRI. Botanical Gardens act as an educational institution for students to get an insight on conservation of endangered […]
Fascinating world of plants
Botanical Gardens act as an educational institution for students to get an insight on conservation of endangered plants and as reference for identification of plant specimen to prepare their herbarium. At Staford School, we strive to provide the students with activities and field trip options that are innovative. Combining enquiry-based hands-on activities with the world of […]
A walk down the golden pages of History
Staford School does not believe in pure class room teaching; our focus is on providing practical knowledge through learning by doing. To connect the students to their legacy, a visit to Sanatkada Lucknow Festival was arranged for the students of class VA and VB. Santakada Lucknow Festival is an annual event organized by ‘Sanatkada’ NGO. […]
Farm fresh
Farms are the places where a large variety of vegetables and fruits grow. Animals from large to small inhabit them. It is the mecca of activities for the young children during every season, as each time of the year brings an opportunity to pick a different fruit or vegetable. It helps the children understand where […]
AQUA ADVENTURES
Watching colourful fish dive and swim through the clear waters, is nothing short of a treat to one’s eyes. And for children, who are studying the parts and structure of fish; and marine flora and fauna, an educational excursion to a public aquarium certainly induces better understanding of the same, as they get to practically […]
Heritage Walk
Heritage Walk is an opportunity to experience cultural and historical legacy of a city. It creates a sense of pride among the students when they visit and experience the history itself. Taking the initiative of providing the knowledge about the rich heritage of Lucknow City forward, Staford School organized an educational trip to Sanatkada Lucknow […]
The magic of skillful hands
The magic of skillful hands Clay modeling and pottery activities are indeed amongst the best ways that can help develop senses of touch, sight, smell, hearing; and also a number of skills in children. They polish both, fine and gross motor skills; self esteem; problem solving skills; self expression; discipline and pride. Clay also has […]
Fun Filled Day At Staford!!
Staford School organized a fun day on Bouncy castle for the little Stafordians on Friday 2nd February 2018. Tiny Stafordians gleamed with happiness and joy as they bounced and jumped. The aim to organize this fun filled event was to teach persistence, improve self-esteem, flexibility, and develop motor skills. The teachers emphasized on waiting for […]
Tribute to Bapu
Tribute to Bapu Prominence of a man is certainly reflected when his life influences and motivates people to transform for the better. Such was Mahatma’s life. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, or Bapu, as he is fondly known, was agreeably one of India’s greatest freedom fighters. Even decades after his death, his ideas and principles continue to […]
Infusing a sense of national pride
Adorned in the colours of nationalism— saffron, white and green, Staford School, Hardoi Road, spoke volumes about the spirit of our national leaders on January 26, 2018. Streamers, balloons, paintings and charts made by students, added to the decorations that made Republic Day celebrations come alive. When the Indian flag is unfurled, a strong patriotic feeling […]
Celebrating the colours of the republic
When the tricolour unfurled and flowers fell like confetti on all who paid homage to it with a salute, the air of nationalism seemed to fill the air. Gripped in patriotic fervour, the senior most students of Staford Preschool, Chowk — the kindergarteners, won several rounds of applause as they performed to the […]
Saluting the tricolour
Republic Day holds a special place in the heart of every Indian. Not only does it commemorate the day when the Constitution of India was implemented, but also extends an emphatic message of being true and responsible denizens, so as to ensure the progress of our beloved motherland. The 69th Republic Day was celebrated […]
Story telling- An expression of Ideas!!!!
Stories tend to invoke the imagination, taking listeners to unimaginable places. Story telling is a very important part of early childhood. It not only builds up one’s confidence level but also enhances the speaking skills. Keeping this thought in mind, Staford School organised a story telling competition on 24th January 2018 for classes 1, 2 […]
A time of new spiritual awakening
Since the chilling air of winter has changed into soothing cold breeze, here comes the spring season known as Basant or Vasant in India, one of the six Indian seasons. Basant Panchmi” is an occasion which marks the advent of the spring season and is also celebrated to worship Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and wisdom. […]
Joys of spring
Joys of spring Staford Preschool, Chowk, seemed to have been drenched in hues of yellow on January 23, 2017 as students and teachers came dressed in vibrant shades of the bright colour to celebrate and welcome the Spring Season (Vasant). Teachers narrated stories associated to the birthday of Goddess Saraswati and the festival of Basant […]
Trip to the British Residency
Educational trips are a great platform for students to visit prestigious, historical and prominent places, while revisiting what the stalwarts of the past have left for us. Such excursions and trips not only educate students and help them visualise what they read in books, but also inculcate in them the prideful sense of belongingness to […]
Happy New Year- 2018 !
Happy New Year – 2018 ! With the New Year, come new hopes, aspirations and every heart seems to be filled with joy. Similar was the spectacle at Staford Preschool, Chowk; when children of the junior most class, who are as young as two years, made colourful greeting cards to present to their parents and […]
Colouring activity
Colouring activity Children of Staford Prechool Chowk, showed the magic of their little fingers as they coloured the peacock line sketches given to them during the ‘Colour the National bird’ activity, to the best of their skills. The activity was held on December 29, 2017 for classes – Junior Play Group, Senior Play Group, Nursery […]
Healthy habits for happy smiles
Healthy habits for happy smiles Let’s be honest. We all are fond of eating chocolates, candies, cakes and sweets; so why not will the kids be? These sweetened goodies are part of childhood, and as adults we mustn’t discourage the innocent kids to enjoy the delectable sweets. Educating them on the need of maintaining […]
HALLELUJAH AT STAFORD
A grand Christmas celebration took place at Staford commencing the celebration for the birth of Lord Jesus. A special assembly was organized by the students of Staford School on this occasion. The program started with the students stating the reasons and ways of Christmas celebration by people all around the world. Many carols, poems and […]
Celebrations for all
Celebrations for all The Christmassy spirit was clearly visible at Staford Preschool, Chowk among enthusiastic kids and teachers as they were seen enjoying the party held to mark the joyous occasion. Besides celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, they also spread the message of giving and forgiving. A short prayer service was also […]
“Science is the poetry of reality”
To ensure an active interaction with science and technology, an educational trip was planned for Stafordians to Regional Science Center on 9th December. The visit to Regional Science centre aimed to expose the children to new experiences that will help them increase their interest and engagement in science regardless of prior interest in topic. “The […]
We are the Software Engineers
Visual Basic is a third-generation event-driven programming language and integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft. Microsoft intended Visual Basic to be relatively easy to learn and use. Visual Basic was derived from BASIC, a user-friendly programming language designed for beginners, and it enables the rapid application development (RAD) of graphical user interface (GUI) applications. To […]
Exploring nature
Visiting a zoo offers lot of incredible learning opportunities to children. While having a fun day exploring, kids develop valuable skills and obtain priceless knowledge. A day at a zoo also encourages a healthy lifestyle, further bringing children together and increasing their bond of friendship. Keeping the same in mind, Staford Preschool, Chowk, took its […]
Blaze 2017— The Sporting extravaganza!
Blaze 2017 It is rightly said that sports are like human life in microcosm. Apart from benefiting a person physically, sports also play an important role in psychological development and social well-being. Playing sports inculcate values like discipline, responsibility, self-confidence, sacrifice and accountability. With an aim to help students develop good character […]
One Nation Reading Together
One of the most lasting ways parents and teachers can jointly impact a child’s overall success, is by instilling in him/her the love and passion for reading. Learning how to read and write opens up infinite opportunities for children, giving them an entirely new way to communicate, expand their imagination, and to learn new things. […]
Gift a book, gift a life
Gift a book, gift a life We might be living in a time where computers and the Internet have become the source and means of people’s entertainment and knowledge, but the wonderful world of books is still alive and well. Books are a great educational tool for all; and for preschoolers, books can prove to […]
Mental Maths Competition: Mind Game
It is our constant endeavour to examine and test appropriately student’s Mental speed & accuracy with due ability by interacting them into various variety of Mental Maths Questions based on basic arithmetic operations & functions too. Staford School conducted Mental Maths Competition on 24/10/17 for grades 1, 2 and 3 with an aim to enhance […]
Diwali Celebration
“It is time to remove the darkness of ignorance within us and replace it with the light of hope and knowledge instead” ‘The festival of lights’ came alive at Staford School on the 17th of October when the whole school wore a festive look with Diyas and lanterns adorning the corridors and the assembly hall […]
Potter’s visit
We all know that Diwali is a festival of lights. We decorate our houses with candles and earthern lamps. So, this Diwali ‘Staford school’ decided to call a potter to show and impart the students the process of making ‘Diyas’. On 13/10/17, Stafordians tried their hands on potter’s wheel and made diyas of different shapes […]
You wear it well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scholastic and co scholastic activities have an equal importance in the school programmed for the all round development of the child. Keeping this in view, Staford School conducted the Fancy Dress Activity for the little stars. The purpose of conducting this activity was not only to blend learning with fun but also to develop confidence […]
Dussehra Celebration
Students brainstormed and found that “Raavana”, the evil is not something found outside, ourselves. It is present there within and we need to annihilate it from the root so that pure thoughts and actions may get a real expression in the concrete world. Students presented a skit depicting the ten heads of Raavana, titled as […]
Hindi hai mere Hind ki dhadkan
Hindi Diwas is an annual day celebrated on 14th September in India. It serves to promote and propagate the Hindi language. The event serves as a patriotic reminder to Indian population of their common roots and unity. The Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi written in Devanagri script as the official language of Republic of […]
New Leadership, time to perform
The investiture at “Staford” is a formal affirmation and recognition of the leadership qualities of the newly appointed student council members. On their capable shoulders will rest various responsibilities which are important in various spheres of life at the school, the newly appointed council members of “Staford” marched in with their heads held high, to […]
Clay Modelling
The students of grade VI enjoyed an activity in which they presented information about past history through “Clay Work”. Students beautifully prepared various artifacts that were found during the Harappan and Indus Valley Civilization, through clay modelling. Students replicated artifacts such as :- Seals, Pottery items, Ornaments, Tools, Weapons, Chariots & other items. It was […]
Saluting the spirit of India
Students of Staford School celebrated the 71st independence day with great patriotic fervor, zeal and zest, saluting the spirit of India. The celebration began with the unfurling of the national flag by the chief guest, Ms. Madhavi Kuckreja, who works with the NGOs Vanangana and Sanatkada. She is known for her work with the lowest […]
Save Water
The students of class 1-A and B contributed to spreading awareness about saving water through a collage making activity. Water is the most precious gift to humanity by nature. Life on earth is possible only because of water. So we must understand the importance of water and should not waste it, in fact we should […]
Robotics Presentation Competition
Robotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots.As the advancement in the computer technology progressed at a great pace, scientists became more fascinated in construction of intellectual machines that can ultimately have some logic to work themselves. At present, robots of all types occupy our globe […]
Microsoft Excel made easy
MS Excel has the ability to organize large amounts of data into orderly spreadsheets and charts quickly. It is easy for the students to enter and format the data using this software. It also has the ability to create the graphical or the visual representations of the data. An Inter-house competition based on applications of formulae in MS-Excel was conducted for […]
Stopping pollution is the best solution
World Environment Day ” is celebrated with the aim of ‘encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection for the environment.’ Highlighting the significance of a clean and healthy environment, Stafordschool celebrated the World Environment day on 12thMay, with great zeal.The “Eco club” students passionately organized a special assembly tospread awareness about current environmental problems, […]
Fun with Microsoft Word
Microsoft is a graphical word processing program that users can type with. The purpose of the MS Word is to allow the users to type and save documents. Similar to other word processors, it has helpful tools to make and save the documents. Another important benefit which is gained from using Microsoft Word is that […]
Explore your senses
Early childhood educational activities that involve young children in sensory experiences . Staford Pre School organized an activity for the tiny tots for exploring the five senses of touch, sight, smell, taste and sound. During this theme children identify, compare and classify items as they investigate the world around them. Our five senses allow us […]
Understanding computers
In this day and age, it is hard to deny the influence of technology in our lives. We live in an era, where computers have become an essential part of our lives. The hardware of the computer is considered to be the most important unit of a computer system. In order to learn about the […]
An interactive computer class
Computer networks allow the user to access remote programs and remote databases either of the same organization or from other enterprises or public sources. Computer networks provide communication possibilities faster than other facilities. In order to become aware of the process of networking and the various concepts associated with it, the students of class VIII took an initiative […]
Writing is fun!!
Good handwriting is important, especially for today’s generation. Neat handwriting comes with practice. At Staford School we emphasize on this skill on an ongoing basis. On Friday, 10th February we conducted a handwriting competition for the Prep Section. All the students participated enthusiastically in the event. The students were asked to write one page in […]
Admissions started for Pre-Nursery to Class 9
Admission process has started for Nursery classes in Staford School. Click here for complete coverage.
True Potential in Me
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius. Staford School invited Shri Rishi Das, an experienced and reputed HR consultant and CEO of Career Net, a unique and highly differentiated recruitment platform, for an interactive session with the students of classes VI to IX. Mr. […]
Science comes alive
“Real science is about getting your hands dirty – being curious about what the guts of your DVD player look like or how acidic that Coke you’re drinking really is.” A farm visit that explores how food is grown and how animals are raised is an ideal way for city children to understand and connect […]
Bringing Joy (to the World)
It is that time of the year when the whole world plunges into celebration, merry making and holidaying with friends and family. Stafordians found it appropriate to share the joys of this festive season with the inmates of ‘Prem Niwas’, a home for the elderly and the destitute. Students of Class IX took it upon […]
Christmas is round the corner
It is no secret that kids love Christmas. Students of class V A tastefully decorated the soft board of their class to celebrate the glorious advent of the Son of God, Jesus. Click here to view the photographs.
Chart Making Competition
Students of class VII participated in chart making competition based on the topics of Science. Click here to view the photographs.
“Taking Stafordians to the world beyond classrooms”
Historical places are a treasure cove of information. Trips to historical places aid the children in exploring new things. They give plenty of opportunities for the students to discover many interesting and amazing facts and provide a positive learning experience. Keeping this in mind, Staford School organized a study tour to Residency for the students […]
Celebrating the spirit of childhood
The childhood is a great moment in the life of everyone which should be necessarily given a right track to become successful in the future as an asset of the country. This can be done by providing right education, care and a way to progress. It was an adventurous day for the students of Staford […]
A tribute to a leader with a legendary vision
“You have to dream before your dream can come true” Maulana Abul Kalam Azad As per the directions of CBSE, Staford School paid rich tributes to freedom fighter, philosopher and eminent educationist, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, to mark his birth anniversary on November 11. On this occasion, various activities like essay writing, poster […]
Safety starts with ‘S’, yet begins with ‘U’
Road safety has become a pressing need today. Both the adults and the students need to be aware about the traffic and safety rules. With the aim to inform the students about the road safety rules, “Ride Safe Awareness Program” was organized at Staford School by Lucknow Traffic Department and Hero Motors. Mr. Ainul, in […]
Janmastami Celebrations
Janmastami was celebrated in Staford School with full religious fervor. Here’s how.
Let the tricolour fly high
Freedom in the mind, Faith in the words…. Pride in our souls…. Gaiety and patriotic fervour marked 70th Independence Day celebrations in Staford School. On this patriotic occasion,Stafordians showcased a colourful spectacle of India’s vision through their performance. Every citizen of India is well aware that 15th August is the day when India got its […]
Yes!! You chessed it right!!
A healthy mind and a fit body contribute greatly in shaping the golden future of a child. Unless the child is made to practice mental exercises in addition to physical exercises as he grows up, he would eventually experience problems such as mental numbness, forgetfulness, loss of concentration, or a whole lot of serious mental […]
Class Presentation of Class 3 B
Students of class III B showcased their activity based learning on stage through a class presentation. Click here to view the photographs of this event.
Water is cool, says Staford School
Water is the most precious natural resource, which needs to be conserved. To support this noble cause, Staford School organized the colourful poster making, slogan writing and face painting competitions to raise awareness amongst students and provide them with opportunities to explore ways to conserve water. There was plethora of activities around the campus for […]
“Popcorn Volcano!”
Staford School believes in learning by doing. Keeping with the Theme of ‘My Body’ the five senses were introduced to the children through demonstration on 8th April with a variety of hands on activities. The aim of the lesson on five senses was to enable students identify and understand the functions of the five sense […]
Survey on Vitamin D deficiency
To create awareness amongst the masses regarding the functions, sources and symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency, the students of class 5 of Staford School conducted a survey on people living in Rajajipuram Colony by distributing questionnaires and making them aware of the risks involved in being Vitamin D deficit. Vitamin D plays an essential role […]
Conference on Climate Change
Striving for a better, cleaner and a consistent tomorrow we need to act NOW…. Staford School observed a Climate Change Week to make children aware of our responsibility of saving the environment and ensuring a safe and secure tomorrow. The highlight of the week was an interactive session by Mr. Harjeet Singh, Action-Aid activist, leaving […]
Visit to a Plastic Factory
Educational trips provide valuable educational opportunities away from the classroom, without using textbooks and other tools used in a normal school setting. One such educational trip was organized by Staford School for classes IV to VIII to a plastic factory situated at Nadarganj, Lucknow, with a purpose of making the students aware of the working […]
Brick by Brick- building the foundations of learning by experience
The students of classes V to VIII were taken for an educational trip to a brick kiln on this Tuesday, with a purpose of making them understand the basic structure of a brick kiln and the method employed in making of the bricks. The students came to know about the internal labyrinth structure of a […]
Giving wheels to learning and curiosity
As an educational initiative of Staford School, the students of classes III to VIII visited an automobile garage cum service centre on 12th and 14th of October. The purpose of the visit was to make the students understand the working of a garage, the latest technology used in various sections such as division of labour, […]
Dance Competition
With the aim of honing the dancing skills of the students, an Inter–House Dance Competition was organized by Staford School for students of classes 1 to 3 on 9th and 10th October in the school atrium. The qualifying round was held on 9th October and the winners of this round were selected for the final round held […]
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Twinkling Lil’ stars of Staford School reveled in the rhythmic wonders of Rhymes as they participated enthusiastically in the Hindi Rhyme Recitation Competition held on Thursday, 24th September. It was indeed a contest which unfurled the smartness and agility of the tiny tots who effervesced with pride, reciting sweetly, rippling and swaying in accordance with the […]
Numismatics- a hobby class for young learners
In a world flooded by the electronic media, inculcating hobbies is an uphill task. However, we at Staford, believe that everyone should have at least one hobby – one passion in life to make it interesting and worthwhile. Keeping this in view, we organized a collector’s exhibition of coins and introduced the art of Numismatics to […]
Class Presentation – Class VI
Giving students an opportunity to make verbal and visual presentations to an audience is the part of the initiative taken by t Staford School to bring about a difference in their personality. Class presentations by individual students is an excellent way to increase, and improve confidence by providing that extra dose of encouragement by performing before a semi-familiar […]
Class Presentation- III-B
Staford has taken a leap forward this year by introducing class presentations. These presentations facilitated a glimpse of the activity based teaching provided to the Stafordians, to the parents. It also served to highlight the growth and development of students achieved till date. All the students of class III B participated in this presentation.The event […]
A Visit to the State Museum- Glimpses of History
On Saturday 27th of June, students of classes 6, 7 and 8 were taken for a visit to the state museum and the zoo. A total of 62 students and their teachers went for the trip. The main objective of the trip was to give the children a glimpse into history through the exhibits at […]
Of Mind , Body and Soul
For Indians it is a matter of pride that the United Nations has declared June 21 as International Yoga Day. Staford School decided to use this opportunity to conduct a week long yoga session in the early morning hours, during the assembly, for the teachers and students attending school. With the summer at its peak […]
Making a Folding Bridge
Class IV B ended the last day of the school before the summer vacations, with an enjoyable Robotics class, where they constructed a folding bridge. The class commenced with a brief introduction on different kinds of bridges such as the beam, arch and suspension bridges. Next, the concept of a folding bridge was introduced. The […]
Earthquake
In yet another example of nature’s fury, an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, lasting approximately twenty seconds, struck parts of Nepal near Kathmandu on Saturday, 25th April. Strong tremors were also felt in many north Indian cities including Lucknow, where the intensity of the earthquake was recorded to be around 6.9. The day […]
A Thrilling First Hand Experience of Robotics
Class IV A students had an exhilarating experience in their Robotics class on Wednesday, when they got an opportunity to construct a hand trolley using their I-Pitara kits. The students worked in small groups and displayed a wonderful coordination, even though they didn’t have any prior knowledge of Robotics. The trolley had two wheels attached […]
Conservation Of Resources—The Three R’s – Reduce , Reuse , Recycle
Planet Earth is blessed with resources that promote and sustain life on earth and are of great value of to humans in one form or the other. However, the advancement of modern civilization has had a great impact on our planet’s natural resources. We have still not realized the true value of these resources. Conserving […]
Augmenting Textbook Learning with Fun Activities…
Young students love to use their imagination. They like new experiences and seek opportunities to practice new ideas. In order to cater to these needs of inquisitive minds, a range of classroom activities were planned, parallel to regular class room teaching of English text. Classes V, VI and VIII found themselves involved in various English Language […]
Cartography-Drawing symbols on a map
Reading and drawing maps are as essential to a student of Geography as the knowledge of tables is to maths. Maps provide a great graphical representation of data that would otherwise take too long to explain in words. The proper use of maps and globes helps economize time and effort in exploring a terrain. However, […]
Kitchen Garden – a hands on farm and field Activity
The scientific endeavors of the children, in this academic year also included the farm and field activity where the students contributed in sowing the seeds, planting the seedlings and saplings and taking care of their own kitchen garden. This activity was meant to teach them the contribution of farmers and the hard work behind it. […]
Robotics- The Obstacle Remover
Obstacle avoidance is one of the most important aspects of Robotics. It is a necessary to keep away the robots from physical damages and accidents. The students of class VII engaged themselves in constructing an obstacle avoiding robot in one of their Robotics classes. The robot could automatically sense and overcome obstacles on its path […]
Rhyme and Rhythm
The English Recitation Competition for the pre-primary section was held on 20th Feb. The children have already learnt a wide range of poems on a variety of topics such as nature, trees, flowers, animals etc. All the children were given an opportunity to recite the poems in the class. However, for the competition the participants were […]
The Little Puppeteers
Storytelling is an important strategy to develop language and emotional skills. There is more fun added when the narrator uses a puppet to create and relate a story. Our children are learning to express themselves and they got a golden opportunity to put their skills on display in a presentation during the school assembly. Class […]
Robots that Pick and Place objects
Robotics classes provide the students with an opportunity to hone their coordination skills and put into application the knowledge gained throughout the year. In yet another session of Robotics, students were filled with enthusiasm when they were challenged to create a ‘pick and place’ robot using flanked plate, wheels, motor, acrylic arms and an IR […]
Clap to drive
The word ‘autonomous’ means self governing. The students of class VII understood the meaning of this word, when they constructed an autonomous crazy car in their Robotics period. The car had a sound sensor mounted on the top of the structure, which was sensitive to a sound beyond a certain decibel range. It was programmed […]
Money- the math of handling it right
Math is perhaps one of those subjects which can be made easier and far more interesting using practical activities. Giving a practical hands-on experience of various concepts in Math helps the students a lot in grasping the topic and retaining it for a longer time. Money- a topic in class 4 Math, involves the basic […]
Recipe for fun
At Staford, we look forward to imparting practical, and effective learning through activities, not just classroom teaching. This week’s Hindi grammar lesson in class V A required the children to note down the recipe of an easy to make dish. Writing a recipe implies knowing how to prepare that dish.Simply copying down a recipe is […]
Think Pink!
Staford school organizes various in-school events from time to time to drive home concepts and reinforce teaching. This week the theme was colour recognition and we chose to observe Friday as the Pink Day. In preparation for the activity, the school atrium, the assembly area, corridors and classrooms were decorated in pink. Furthermore, the students, […]
Geometrical Art
Curve stitching, or string art, is a beautiful way of combining geometry with art. It is the process of obtaining a curve using only straight lines. Beautiful designs can be created on grids of different shapes. Straight lines are sewn or drawn to look like curves. The students of class VII had fun learning the […]
Happy Children’s Day
Children’s day is one day in the school calendar that children across India, look forward to with excitement. At Staford, the teachers made this day fun-filled and memorable for the children by presenting an interesting mélange of performances ranging from songs, to dances, to skits. Our multi-talented teachers presented a range of dances from Kathak […]
Earthen Diyas to Light up Diwali
Diwali means light, hope, and joy. It makes us light up new, bright and colourful dreams, renews our hopes and fills us with vigour and vitality. Diwali is synonymous with the celebration of life and to make this festival special Staford School invited the potter to let children experience the joy of make diyas and […]
Letter Writing Competition
The art of communication is essential for success in any walk of life. One of the important communication skills which is slowly losing its charm is Letter Writing. Letter writing by itself is an art. The ability to write a good and effective letters can be as useful as the ability to talk well and […]
Best Out of Waste
After going through the chapter ‘The Wonderful Thing’ in their English Literature book, the students of class III expressed their desire to create something valuable out of the waste materials. In order to teach them the importance of conserving the resources, an inter-house ‘best out of waste’ activity was conducted in the classroom. Each house […]
Dussehra: Victory of Good over evil
In our multicultural society we need to instill and enforce the universal values of brotherhood, tolerance, peace, and compassion in our children. A celebration in the form of special assemblies is an effort to sensitize students towards living in harmony in a diverse society. They are encouraged to use their critical thinking skills and to work […]
Gandhi Jayanti : Remembering our “Father of the Nation”
On 2nd October, India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the great leader who gave the world the invincible weapons of Truth, Non-violence and Compassion. Mahatma Gandhi always emphasized on truth, non-violence, humility and compassion as inalienable virtues of humans. Today, Gandhi ji’s philosophy and thoughts on shaping human character have become more relevant than […]
Making Mathematics a Joyful Learning Experience
To enhance learning by simpler and joyful methods is what Staford School strives for. Mathematics has always been a source of terror for most students, in most schools, but we know that if this subject is taught using different interactive methods, this terror is washed away in the upsurge of interest and curiosity of the learners. […]
Horseback riding fun
Children are very fond of animals, but it is only a few domestic animals that usually come across in their everyday life. It is through story books and pictures that children develop a liking for certain animals. One such animal that features in several stories is the gallant horse. In order to bring the children […]
IT Week : An attempt to familiarize students with advances in IT
Information technology (IT) has become a vital and integral part of every business plan. From multi-national corporations who maintain mainframe systems and databases to small businesses that own a single computer, IT plays a major role. The field of information technology is growing at a very fast pace due to the omnipresent use of computers in […]
Celebrating Hindi – our national language
In this era of globalization, where English Language is the language of global communication, the importance of our mother tongue has dwindled. To make the children aware of the legacy of our language, its importance, and role as the mother tongue of a majority of Indians, Staford School celebrated Hindi Saptah with activities such as story […]
Happy Teachers’ Day
The children of Staford School celebrated Teachers Day with great enthusiasm and chose this day to express their love and affection for their teachers through a beautifully woven bouquet of presentations, scripted, devised and delivered entirely by them. Be it the pre-primary section with their array of songs and endearing dance performances; or the primary […]
Sorting objects, made easy
In this complicated world, simplifying things is a necessary survival skill. To develop this skill, children need to begin somewhere. Sorting objects according to shape and size is the simplest way to bring some sense of organization in a room full of cluttered objects. The task of sorting was this week’s challenge for the Robotics […]
Colour Me Red
The Pre-Primary wing of Staford School celebrated Friday, 22nd August as the Colour Me Red day. The school was literally painted red as both the children as well as the teachers came dressed in red; classrooms, bulletin boards, and even corridors were decorated with red. To further reinforce the concept of red and the use of this […]
Celebrating the Nation’s Independence and Progress
Zeal, vigour, patriotism and great enthusiasm charged the atmosphere at Staford School this morning. Hearts reverberating with the national anthem was what connected each and every Stafordian on the occasion of the 68th Independence Day of India- a day, when India awoke to a life of freedom, wrenching itself free from the shackles of British rule, […]
Tiny Tots’ Tribute to the Nation
The pre-primary section of Staford School celebrated the 68th anniversary of India’s Independence with full vigour in the school premises. The students presented a mélange of dances, songs and speeches which wooed the audiences. The children were dressed up in saffron, white and green to add to the spirit of nationalism prevailing in the school. Furthermore, the students of nursery were […]
Cherishing Siblings
Staford School believes in making children conscious of their environment and their culture. This helps them identify with their roots and understand themselves better. Celebrating festivals together and highlighting their significance is therefore very much a part of the school’s routine. To cultivate a sense of responsibility and the thought of nurturing a bond, Raksha […]
Creating a bond of love : Rakhi Making Competition
It was a day when young Stafordians turned into little artisans, With creativity and colours- red, yellow and cyan, It was a day when celebration of love between brothers and sisters began, And making the best ‘knot of protection’ was the only plan. The auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan was celebrated at Staford School by […]
Dancing with Joy!
‘Dancers are athletes of God’ and ‘Dance is the hidden language of the soul’. It is so true that ‘to watch us dance is to have our hearts speak’. The young and exuberant Stafordians filled the atrium with joy and excitement through their dance performances and spoke the hidden language of their soul through urban free style […]
Robots to Clean the City
Robotics is a branch of engineering which combines the concepts of various disciplines of science with technology to create machines which are useful in daily life. So, this week in robotics class, students of class VII decided to create something which has a practical application. Seeing the filthy surroundings of their city, they decided to […]
Dancing to the tune of Rajasthani folk
The aura on Friday morning at Staford School radiated in ethnic folk flavor. The atmosphere reverberated with the sound of music, dance and the vibrant spirit of the young and enthusiastic performers. The event was none other than the much anticipated Inter-house folk dance competition. Dance is a form of art which develops the creative […]
Having fun with shapes
On a seemingly ordinary day. the students of class 6 followed up the lesson on geometrical shapes with a fun-filled math lab activity. They created some funny shapes by using various geometrical shapes like square and triangle. It was wonderful and a unique experience for students. They really enjoyed creating cartoon figures such as a […]
World Population Day
The children of Staford School observed the World population day on 11th July with a Poster making and slogan writing competition. The students put on their thinking caps and exhibited their thoughts through their art work. It was an inter-house competition where the students of each house participated enthusiastically. As Aristotle believed, to bring any […]
Mango Magic and the tiny tots!
After a relaxing summer break, students of the Pre primary wing of Staford School had a fun-filled time and thoroughly enjoyed the MANGO PARTY especially organized for them. The day began with a field trip to the village Dussehri where the students saw the “Mother Mango Tree.” The Children were very excited as the tree was […]
Summer Blossoms in full bloom in the Summer Holidays
The ongoing summer camp at Staford School, aka Summer Blossoms, completed its first week of fun filled activities. The package is designed to invigorate, inspire, and help children discover and grow with new learning goals each day. Their creativity is challenged and brought to the fore, while they get ample physical exercise with swimming, dance, […]
Understand, improve, and aim higher- the mantra for self-improvement
Bringing up children and grooming them into perfect and ideal citizens needs a balanced approach and constant guidance from parents and teachers. A school is a second home for children, where they spend long hours learning, and exploring, life. The teachers share the same responsibility as that of parents at home in nurturing the child […]
The Making of a Pantograph
Most people across the globe suffer from Monday morning blues or the Monday syndrome. They simply do not like going back to work or school after the weekend. However, for the students of class 5, Monday seems to be the best day of the week, because they look forward to their robotics classes right after […]
We Love you Mom
‘A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace […]
Learning in the lap of nature
It is rightly said by William Shakespeare that ‘one touch of nature makes the whole world kin’. To help children experience and understand this kinship, this bond between nature and the human beings, Staford School organized a field trip on 3rd of May 2014, giving students of classes 2, 3 and 4 the opportunity to […]
Your Day-My Day – Earth Day!
It’s ironical that we celebrate Earth Day just once a year. We should remember and be thankful to mother earth for every day we spend on Earth- our planet. After all, each day on Earth is your day and my day of existence and celebration of life. Staford School believes in making its students conscientious […]
Our Heritage our Pride
Each culture, with the passage of centuries, accumulates cultural heritage of varying proportions. It becomes the responsibility of each new generation to understand, preserve and hand down to the next generation its cultural heritage. It is perhaps with this broader picture in mind, of saving the planet’s ancient cultural heritage around the world that UNESCO […]
To see a world in a grain of .. .. wheat!
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” Teachers at Staford School keep this thought of Confucius in the forefront when planning their day to day lessons. Observation and awareness are the key skills that young Stafordians are taught to develop right from the start. This time, the science teacher of […]
Lucknow- Picture perfect at the Picture Gallery
Lucknow is a city synonymous with the Nawabi Culture. The splendour and magnificence of the Nawabi Era has been etched in literature and art by writers, poets, historians and artists alike. The mystic magic of Lucknow’s literary, and cultural charm has caught the fancy of many an art connoisseur. Known for its Adab and Tehzeeb […]
Talent Galore!
Come Friday, and the school gears up for a fun filled weekend! This Friday, the creative talents of our budding artists, got a platform through the Talent Hunt 2014 organized especially to tap the inherent abilities of the school children. The school was abuzz with activity and excitement on Friday afternoon, 11th April, 2014 as […]
I, II, III, IV – Roman Numerals on my finger tips
Roman numerals have fascinated us all from the time we first learnt about them in school. On Friday, 4th April and Monday 7th April, 2014, both sections of class III was initiated into the history and practical use of the symbolic representations that gave us our present Roman numerals. Moreover children learnt writing the Roman Numerals […]
November News
November News 03 December, 2013 Dear Parents, Greetings from Staford! Staford has been working vigorously to carve out a well-rounded personality in each child. With this objective in mind, the school conducts several interesting activities which provide first-hand learning experiences to the children. The month of November 2013 opened with the festival of Diwali, which […]
Notes of Happiness on Republic Day
26th January 2013, the 64th Republic Day of the nation and the very first Republic Day celebration in the Staford School, was celebrated with much gusto and fanfare, as students, parents, staff, and management enthusiastically participated in an array of activities held to mark this occasion. The Staford School team was particularly excited about celebrating […]