R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, OCT 17
Shiv Nadar Foundation, a philanthropic venture of Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL – a US$ 12.1 billion leading global conglomerate, has on Monday announced the launch of its iconic K-12 school chain- Shiv Nadar School in Chennai.
The School is envisioned to be an international school with traditional values. Reaffirming the Foundation’s deeply-rooted commitment to education, the school is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Board and would offer world-class education for the holistic development of young learners. Around 150 students would be enrolled in the first year of operations and the intake will progressively increase every year from Nursery to Grade 4.
- First K-12 school in Chennai by the Foundation; three existing schools in Delhi NCR, which are top-ranked.
- Academic session to commence from June 2023 onwards for students from Nursery to Grade 4
- The school is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Board and would offer world-class education for the holistic development of young learners
- It is designed by award-winning architects from Vastu Shilpa Consultants, a firm founded by Padma Bhushan awardee BV Doshi
The academic session for Nursery to Grade 4 will begin from June 2023. Registration details are available at https://shivnadarschool.edu.in/chennai/.
In an interaction with the media, Col Gopal Karunakaran (retd), CEO of Shiv Nadar School, said, “We are delighted to launch Shiv Nadar School in Chennai. We will offer students a holistic learning experience, where academic excellence is combined with pursuit of the arts – music, theatre, dance and visual art, excellence in sport, problem solving and project-based learning, and leadership – all essential elements of building an intellectually, socially and emotionally balanced citizen of tomorrow. Our school practices envision building a learning community of teachers, students and parents, through new age progressive educational methods. The International Curriculum is led by exceptional educators, from India and abroad, and will be supported by outstanding academic infrastructure. Shiv Nadar School in Chennai would benefit from the best practices and teaching methodologies that evolved at our three schools in Delhi-NCR over the last ten years.”
Shikhar Malhotra, Trustee of Shiv Nadar Foundation and Chairman of Shiv Nadar School in a statement said, “Tamil Nadu will always be special since it is the birthplace of Shiv Nadar, and thus makes it an ideal location for starting an international school. Shiv Nadar Foundation pursues the philosophy of ‘Creative Philanthropy,’ which envisages the creation of institutions that are built to last and continue to impact future generations. We already have two educational institutions in the higher education space setup in the city, and starting a school in the K-12 space was a natural step in integrating the learning journey. After successfully running three Shiv Nadar Schools in Delhi NCR, we are thrilled to launch the fourth one in Chennai.”
Talking to navjeevajexpress.com Padmini Sambasivam, Principal of SNS, Chennai said, “We endeavour to equip learners with agency and a sense of purpose to shape their own lives. We firmly believe in the unique potential of every child. Every child possess something unique and invaluable, and their innate talents are identified and waiting to be discovered. We will inspire students to learn and pursue their passion, whether it is academics, arts of sports.”
Campus Infrastructure and Facilities
The school is spread across a 14-acre campus at the lush-green Damodar Gardens, near the Adyar river and the famous Elliot’s Beach. The site is well-known in Chennai for its greenery and tree cover and the school is taking all possible measures to ensure that the ecological balance is not disturbed and rather enhanced with more trees and plants. It is designed by award-winning architects from Vastu Shilpa Consultants, a firm founded by Padma Bhushan awardee BV Doshi, who is known for designing ecologically, sustainable architecture. The campus would enable learners the spirit of inquiry, a love for nature and an environment for community building.
With separate junior, middle school and senior blocks, the School is designed to be a green campus, using sustainable and recyclable building materials. It also includes a state-of-the-art science lab, play area, facilities to explore a variety of art forms both visual and performing arts, multi-purpose indoor sports complex, sports field for athletics and field games and various exhibition spaces.It will also include a splash pool, a library, a dining hall, an auditorium, an open-air amphitheater, a swimming pool and a playground. A full-fledged K-12 international campus with state-of-the-art facilities will be ready by 2024.
Shiv Nadar Foundation made its foray into K12 urban private school education in 2012 and currently runs three schools in Delhi-NCR in Faridabad, Noida, and Gurugram, respectively. Shiv Nadar School is ranked among the top schools in NCR.
