The Global Pandemic has disrupted lives in so many ways, especially for children. It has become more important than ever for parents to focus on their child's physical and mental wellbeing. With an ever increasing focus on formal learning, it’s more important than ever for parents to see the

2020 has been a tough year but the spirit of positivity and togetherness is what has kept us going forward. We had to take a leap of faith from classroom learning to virtual learning. It was a real task for parents and educators to ensure that children adjust and learn

The spirit of Christmas brings love, joy, hope, light and peace. Christmas is for giving and sharing, for laughter, and coming together with family and friends. It was surely a Christmas to remember at the Northstar School. The essence of Christmas came alive at The Northstar when the students and

Mathematics can be fun, challenging, hands on and applicable in real life. To celebrate the spirit of mathematical learning and to explore various mathematical concepts in a creative manner, Math Day was celebrated at The Northstar School on 11th of December. Backed by a rigorous planning, our educators successfully conducted

Some have said that wealth is power. But it is equally true that power brings wealth. So what is the relationship between these two objects of desire? To fully understand the dynamics between the two, the topic of “Wealth & Power” was introduced to our learners of grades 5 & 6. In

Diwali is the festival of lights which is celebrated in various regions across India. Also, known by the name of ‘Deepavali’ marks the celebration of togetherness, love & sharing. The name ‘Deepavali’ means an ‘Array of Lights’. To make the students understand the importance of Diwali, The Northstar School had a

October 15, is a very special day in Indian history. It was on this day in the year 1931 that Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the former president of India who made our country a missile & nuclear power, was born in Rameshwaram. A great scientist, he saw the dream to make

Everyday consumers make purchase decisions by choosing among large sets of  available products in the aisles of stores. However, we never really think of the origins of a product, the changes it goes through from the production process to its final consumption, the distribution channel it follows, and what influences

Architecture is designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions, usually with regard to aesthetic effect. It often includes design or selection of furnishings and decorations and supervision of construction work. Humans leave immortal echoes through using the media of language, art, knowledge and architecture. Which is why it

Human History is the description of humanity’s past. With civilizations flourishing, ancient history saw the rise & fall of empires. Civilization is a topic that helps learners have a better understanding of our past. It is with that aim our learners of grade 7 & 8 were transported in the historic

The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. The world, as we know it, is rapidly transforming and becoming increasingly digital. Media has incredible power to influence our attitudes, behaviour, and habits. It is essential to be media literate, to develop cognitive, aesthetic and moral awareness as we interact

Explorations are central learning experiences at The Northstar School. We explore deep and meaningful topics in multi week projects. One such Exploration was Stories which we conducted with our 3rd and 4th graders. Humanity has always inherently known that people crave and seek out great stories as much as they

We are surrounded by symbols. We see them in words, images, sounds, gestures and objects. Our kids see them all the time in their books and on the boards. Let's look at symbols from a child's perspective. What does she see? We try to look through her eyes. Only an

Alphabets are the building blocks of language and learning. Through 'Back to Basics' series, we have shared our approach to education with all the alphabets which describe the unique ways and learning methods at The Northstar School.

Let me begin by mentioning that the last few months have been the most difficult of times for The Northstar School. I am not hesitant to accept it and share it. Are we alone in this? Certainly not. I prefer sharing about where we need to get better at than

Beautifully captured Ashy Drongo at Northstar Campus! Ashy Drongo is a species of bird in the Drongo family Dicruridae. It has short legs and sits very upright while perched prominently, often high on a tree. It is insectivorous and forages by making aerial sallies. It is also known as 'Rakhodi

At Northstar, U is for UNBOUND. We are unbound. Not bounded by the limits of the textbook or the constraints of the exam. We learn what we ought to, not just what we have been told to.

The Northstar School has partnered with HEP of Switzerland. Under the exchange program, educators from HEP came at The Northstar School in India and conducted various learning activities with our students. Lucy Kottsieper, Teacher Trainer (Foreign Language) from HEP Vaud, Switzerland shared her experience during the visit.

The Northstar School has partnered with HEP of Switzerland. Under the exchange program, educators from HEP came at The Northstar School in India and conducted various learning activities with our students. Miguel Rodrigues from HEP Vaud, Switzerland shared his experience during the visit.

The Northstar School has partnered with HEP of Switzerland. Under the exchange program, educators from HEP came at The Northstar School in India and conducted various learning activities with our students. Ruth Benvegnen, Teacher Trainer (Foreign Language) from HEP Vaud, Switzerland shared her experience during the visit.

At Northstar, we design Experiential Learning. It encourages our learners to explore and learn from real-life experiences. Celebrations of Learning are events where our learners demonstrate their learning to peers and other community members. Recently our preschool learners (NEY program) celebrated their learning. The performances and command over the language

I is for interdisciplinary! At Northstar, we learn by analyzing and experiencing the connections between different things which help us to understand the world better. Our curriculum creates opportunities for us to come up with new thinking through interdisciplinary learning approach.

Northstar learners had a great experience learning from HEP Educators. The Northstar School has partnered with HEP of Switzerland under which educators from HEP came at The Northstar Campus and conducted various learning activities with our educators.

H is for Horticulture! Nothing is instantaneous about gardening and growing. It takes days for seeds to germinate, weeks to mature and fruit. Through our Horticulture Program, we want our kids to acquire scientific understanding, growing closer to nature and appreciating labour.

Books and movies are not just a medium of entertainment for us but a source of learning and understanding important ideas of the world. Through our Mallorn Book Club & Montage Film Club we analyse different ideas and apply them in our daily lives. That's why, for us, M stands for