Message from Leadership
IPGS Inside
Mr. Rajan Thukral
Chairman
From The Chairman's Desk
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” —John Dewey
IPGS strives to provide a unique learning experience to its students by keeping pace with innovations & advancements and guiding the students to inculcate skills which will help them to face the challenges of contemporary life. We are living in challenging times witnessing not only the best in terms of scientific & technological growth but also the worst as far as degradation of moral values is concerned. It is our constant endeavour to ensure that each child has the right skills, attitude and values that make him/her a responsible citizen of the country. The world holds limitless opportunities for the children and it is up to us to help them seize their dreams.
We aim to help our children grow personally, professionally, and socially. At IPGS we endeavour to awaken joy, curiosity and a deep desire to solve problems, pursue leadership roles and positively impact those around them.
History has proven that those who dare to imagine the impossible are the ones who break all the human limitations. Former President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam believed that the mantra for success contains just four steps – first, great aim; second, continuously acquire knowledge; third, work hard and lastly persevere and succeed. So, dreaming big must be ensued by action. Therefore, we, at IPGS perceive education as the means of developing innate abilities in our students to propel the desired change in society.
We look forward to continued interest and co-operation from all our stakeholders to achieve higher milestones of success. Let us together help our children inculcate the skills and the ethical disposition to carve a future that enhances overall well-being in this age of globalization. We echo the words of William S. Burroughs when he said-
“The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.”
Mr. Mohit Thukral
Director
From The Director's Desk
We, at Indraprastha GLOBAL SCHOOL Noida, believe that through Experiential Learning our students will learn ‘how’ to think rather than ‘what’ to think while gaining important real-world experience that leads to character-building. My alma mater, Stanford University, is famous for its motto “Die Luft der Freiheit weht” (“The winds of Freedom blow”), interpreted as a clarion call for innovation; that world-class institutions like Stanford stand ready to change and innovate with the times while also maintaining a core set of values.
I will take this opportunity to give you a brief glimpse into the three broad areas of innovation that we are implementing here: subject innovations (innovation in what is taught), pedagogical innovations (innovations in how a subject is taught), and interpersonal innovations (innovations in how the school community connects within and without).For the middle school, we have recently started the Coding Curriculum, as we believe that coding will be as fundamental a skill in the 21st century as Mathematics was in the 20th century. In terms of pedagogical innovations, our parent community is aware of the changes we have made to the pedagogy of teaching and learning in the midst of this academic session like the introduction of Montessori Lab, Reading Programme etc.
Lastly, but most importantly, I will turn to interpersonal innovations which we have initiated like Coffee morning with school authorities to implement an open-door policy between students, parents and the teachers. On the interpersonal level, I am sure our parents are excited about virtual international student exchanges and seminars for our parent and student community with international experts.
Overall, I would like to especially emphasise here that all these innovations can only succeed with the co-operation of parents. Only if we come together as a community can we make sure that our students are equipped with the critical thinking, tools, skills, and values to deal with the challenges of the 21st century. I invite parents, students, teachers, and staff to be a constructive part of this journey! Welcome!
Mrs. Nikita Tomar Mann
Principal
From The Principal's Desk
“Don’t limit a child to your own learning, for he was born in another time.” -Rabindranath Tagore
I view school education as a learning continuum for fostering academic competencies, vital life skills and personality development in students with the objective to bolster confidence, leadership, creativity, critical thinking and ethical values. Through projects, discussions, experiments and group activities, students should be encouraged to ask questions, analyse information and develop original ideas rather than simply memorizing facts. Collaborative learning facilitates teamwork, communication, empathy and respect for diverse perspectives.
Along with future-ready infrastructure for contemporary learning, IPGS has thoughtfully curated an age-appropriate curriculum on Financial Literacy, Socio-Emotional Learning, Personality Development and Physical Fitness, which encourages students to discover their strengths, build a growth mindset, and develop character traits necessary for personal and professional success. Through integration of this curriculum in a structured and engaging manner, we create a balanced learning ecosystem that supports not only intellectual growth but also emotional well-being and social responsibility.