From The Desk Of The Principal
Dear Students, Parents, and Esteemed Community Members,
Dear Students, Parents, and Esteemed Community Members,
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to GD Goenka International School, where we believe, as John Dewey once said, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
Our institution stands at the forefront of educational innovation, embracing the transformative vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the newly implemented National Credit Framework (NCrF). These groundbreaking initiatives align perfectly with our philosophy that, in the words of B.F. Skinner, “Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.”
At GD Goenka, we recognize that each student is a unique tapestry of potential, requiring a bespoke educational journey. The NCrF empowers us to weave academic excellence with vocational prowess and experiential wisdom, creating a holistic learning experience. As Mahatma Gandhi wisely noted, “By education, I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in child and man – body, mind and spirit.”
Our state-of-the-art campus serves as a crucible for innovation, featuring:
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- Advanced laboratories where young scientists can explore the frontiers of knowledge
- Creative studios that nurture the artistic spirit
- Vocational training spaces that bridge the gap between learning and earning
- Technology-infused classrooms that prepare students for the digital age
We pride ourselves on pioneering educational practices that cultivate not just knowledge, but wisdom:
- Project-Based Learning: Echoing the sentiment of Benjamin Franklin, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
- Experiential Learning: We provide real-world opportunities, for as Confucius said, “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”
- Personalized Learning Plans: Recognizing, as Howard Gardner posited, that “There is no one uniform education.”
- Skill Development Programs: Preparing students for a world where, according to Alvin Toffler, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
The NCrF’s credit system is our compass, guiding students through multiple pathways of learning, allowing for seamless transitions between academic and vocational pursuits. This flexibility ensures that education at GD Goenka is not a rigid structure, but a living, breathing ecosystem that adapts to each learner’s aspirations.
As we embark on this exciting educational odyssey, I am reminded of the words of William Butler Yeats: “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” At GD Goenka International School, we are committed to igniting that fire of curiosity, nurturing it with knowledge, and fanning it with opportunity.
I invite you to join us in this noble endeavor. Together, we will sculpt a future where our students emerge not just as learned individuals, but as empathetic leaders, innovative thinkers, and global citizens ready to shape the world of tomorrow.
With unwavering dedication to excellence in education.
Lokesh Kuumar Shah,
(Principal, GD Goenka International School)