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{{Infobox school | {{Infobox school | ||
| name = Greenwood High International School, Bangalore | | name = Greenwood High International School, Bangalore | ||
| native_name = GWH | | native_name = GWH | ||
| logo = | | logo = | ||
| seal_image = | | seal_image = | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| motto = Rooted in Knowledge | | motto = Rooted in Knowledge | ||
| motto_translation = ज्ञान में जड़ें; Arraigado en el conocimiento; الجذور في المعرفة; Enraciné dans la connaissance; ಜ್ಞಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇರೂರಿದೆ | | motto_translation = ज्ञान में जड़ें; Arraigado en el conocimiento; الجذور في المعرفة; Enraciné dans la connaissance; ಜ್ಞಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇರೂರಿದೆ | ||
| location = No.8-14, Chikkawadayarapura, near Heggondahalli, Gunjur Post, Varthur [[Sarjapura|Sarjapur]], [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India | | location = No.8-14, Chikkawadayarapura, near Heggondahalli, Gunjur Post, Varthur [[Sarjapura|Sarjapur]], [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India | ||
| | | address = | ||
| region = Varthur | | region = Varthur | ||
| city = Bangalore | | city = Bangalore | ||
| county = India | | county = India | ||
| state = Karnataka | | state = Karnataka | ||
| province = | | province = | ||
| | | postal_code = 560087 | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| coordinates = | | coordinates = | ||
| schooltype = Co-educational | | schooltype = Co-educational | ||
| fundingtype = | | fundingtype = | ||
| type = International Residential school | | type = International Residential school | ||
| religious_affiliation | | religious_affiliation = | ||
| denomination = | |||
| denomination = | | patron = | ||
| patron = | | established = c. 2004 | ||
| established = 2004 | | founded = | ||
| founded = | | opened = | ||
| opened = | | founder = | ||
| founder = | | status = Open | ||
| status = Open | | closed = | ||
| closed = | | locale = | ||
| locale = | | sister_school = Greenwood High School, Bannerghatta | ||
| sister_school = Greenwood High School, Bannerghatta | | district = | ||
| district = | | us_nces_district_id = | ||
| us_nces_district_id = | | local_authority = | ||
| | | authority = | ||
| authority = | | category = | ||
| category = | | oversight = | ||
| oversight = | | oversight_label = | ||
| oversight_label = | | authorizer = | ||
| authorizer = | | superintendent = | ||
| superintendent = | | trustee = Greenwood Educational Trust | ||
| trustee = Greenwood Educational Trust | | specialist = | ||
| specialist = | | session = | ||
| session = | | MOE = | ||
| MOE = | | ofsted = | ||
| ofsted = | | ceeb = 671681 | ||
| ceeb = | | us_nces_school_id = | ||
| us_nces_school_id = | | chairman = Mr Bijay Agarwal | ||
| chairman = Mr Bijay Agarwal | | dean = | ||
| dean = | | administrator = | ||
| administrator = | | rector = | ||
| rector = | | director = | ||
| director = | | principal = Louis Lopez | ||
| principal = | | headmistress = | ||
| headmistress = | | headmaster = | ||
| headmaster = | | head_teacher = | ||
| head_teacher = | | executive_headteacher = | ||
| executive_headteacher = | | acting_headteacher = | ||
| acting_headteacher = | | head = | ||
| head = | | chaplain = | ||
| chaplain = | | staff = | ||
| staff = | | faculty = | ||
| faculty = | | teaching_staff = | ||
| teaching_staff = | | employees = | ||
| employees = | | key_people = | ||
| key_people = | | grades = Nursery to 12 | ||
| grades = Nursery to 12 | | years = 2004 - Present | ||
| years = 2004- Present | | gender = Co-ed | ||
| gender = | | lower_age = | ||
| lower_age = | | upper_age = | ||
| upper_age = | | enrollment = | ||
| enrollment = | |||
| international_students = Yes | | international_students = Yes | ||
| classes = Nursery— Grade 12 | | classes = Nursery— Grade 12 | ||
| avg_class_size = 30 | | avg_class_size = 30 | ||
| ratio = 30:1 | | ratio = 30:1 | ||
| system = | | system = | ||
| | | language = | ||
| schedule = | | schedule = | ||
| hours_in_day = 7 | | hours_in_day = 7 | ||
| classrooms = | | classrooms = | ||
| campuses = | | campuses = Sarjapur, Bannerghatta, Hennur | ||
| area = | | area = | ||
| houses = Sapphire | | houses = Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz, Ruby | ||
| colours = | | colours = {{color box|black}}{{color box|green}}{{color box|white}} Black, Green, White | ||
| slogan = Rooted In Knowledge | | slogan = Rooted In Knowledge | ||
| song = To Greenwood High We All Belong | | song = To Greenwood High We All Belong | ||
| | | fight_song = | ||
| athletics = | | athletics = Yes | ||
| | | athletic_conference = | ||
| sports = Basketball, football, swimming, skating, lawn tennis, chess, cricket, badminton etc. | | sports = Basketball, football, swimming, skating, lawn tennis, chess, cricket, badminton etc. | ||
| mascot = The Banyan Tree | | mascot = The Banyan Tree | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = Vulcans | ||
| team_name = | | team_name = | ||
| rival = | | rival = | ||
| accreditation = | | accreditation = | ||
| | | USNWR_ranking = | ||
| national_ranking = 4th | | national_ranking = 4th | ||
| decile = | | decile = | ||
| publication = | | publication = Fruition | ||
| newspaper = | | newspaper = | ||
| yearbook = | | yearbook = | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| fees = | | fees = | ||
| revenue = | | revenue = | ||
| communities = | | communities = | ||
| graduates = | | graduates = | ||
| affiliations = [[International Baccalaureate|IB]], [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]], [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]], [[Indian School Certificate|ISC]] | | affiliations = [[International Baccalaureate|IB]], [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]], [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]], [[Indian School Certificate|ISC]] | ||
| age_range = 2.5 - 18 | | age_range = 2.5 - 18 | ||
| campus = | |||
| campus = | | campus_size = {{convert|40|acre|m2}} | ||
| | | campus_type = Urban | ||
| | | campus_bound = | ||
| campus_bound | | mascot image = | ||
| vision = | |||
| mascot image = | | website = {{URL|www.greenwoodhigh.edu.in}} | ||
| vision = | |||
| website = {{URL|www.greenwoodhigh.edu.in}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Greenwood High''' is an educational institution in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India. It | '''Greenwood High''' is an educational institution in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India. It has pre-schools located in [[Koramangala]], [[Jayanagar, Bangalore|Jayanagar]], [[Jayaprakash Nagar, Bangalore|J P Nagar]], [[Electronic City]] and main campuses in [[Sarjapura]], [[Bannerghatta]], and [[Whitefield, Bangalore|Whitefield]]. | ||
The [[pre-school]] | The [[pre-school]] campuses follow a mix of [[Montessori education|Montessori]], [[Froebel gifts|Froebel's]] ([[Kindergarten]]), [[Theory of multiple intelligences|Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory]], and [[Daniel Goleman]]’s Emotional Intelligence Theories. | ||
==Curriculum== | ==Curriculum== | ||
Greenwood High follows IBDP [[IB Diploma Programme|(International Baccalaureate Diploma Program)]], IGCSE ([[International General Certificate of Secondary Education]]) ICSE ([[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education]]) and ISC ([[Indian School Certificate]]) curricula. It has completed the IB authorization<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/greenwood-high-is-now-an-ib-world-school-for-the-diploma-programme-111030300093_1.html |title=Greenwood High is now an IB World School for the Diploma Programme |newspaper=Business Standard India |publisher=Business Standard |date=2011-03-03 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> process in 2011 and became an IB world school. Presently it is offering [[IB Diploma Programme|IB diploma program]] from ages 14 up to 19 years for [[secondary school]]. Greenwood High is now affiliated to ISC also started in 2015-16. | |||
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For Primary and Middle classes i.e. 1 to 10th, it offers both ICSE & IGCSE curriculum. GWH offers [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[German language|German]] and [[French language|French]] as a second language option for [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]]. IGCSE exams are conducted by CIE, (Cambridge International Examination). | For Primary and Middle classes i.e. 1 to 10th, it offers both ICSE & IGCSE curriculum. GWH offers [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[German language|German]] and [[French language|French]] as a second language option for [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]]. IGCSE exams are conducted by CIE, (Cambridge International Examination). | ||
==Sports and extracurricular activity== | ==Sports and extracurricular activity== | ||
[[Chess]] is a part of curriculum.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=QkdNSVIvMjAxMS8wNC8wMyNBcjAwNDAw&Mode=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom |title=Schools make kids don thinking caps |publisher=Epaper.timesofindia.com |date=2011-04-03 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Run in the Sun, a marathon to support GoSports Foundation|url=http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=34337|access-date=17 April 2015|work=India Education Dairy|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150417050819/http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=34337|archive-date=17 April 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | [[Chess]] is a part of curriculum.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=QkdNSVIvMjAxMS8wNC8wMyNBcjAwNDAw&Mode=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830084432/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=QkdNSVIvMjAxMS8wNC8wMyNBcjAwNDAw&Mode=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 August 2012 |title=Schools make kids don thinking caps |publisher=Epaper.timesofindia.com |date=2011-04-03 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Run in the Sun, a marathon to support GoSports Foundation|url=http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=34337|access-date=17 April 2015|work=India Education Dairy|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150417050819/http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=34337|archive-date=17 April 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Over 700 students<ref>[http://www.udupitoday.com/udtoday/news_Young-artists-set-stage-on-fire-with-The-Pied-Piper-of-Hamelin_3427.html Young artists set stage on fire with The Pied Piper of Hamelin]</ref> had participated in a play; [[Pied Piper of Hamelin|pied piper of Hamelin]] which was directed by Arundhati Raja who is a founder of Jagriti Theater.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/theatre/Watch-the-Pied-Piper-of-Hamelin/articleshow/30342182.cms Watch the Pied Piper of Hamelin]</ref> Theater is a subject in the IGCSE and IB | Over 700 students<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20140218074616/http://www.udupitoday.com/udtoday/news_Young-artists-set-stage-on-fire-with-The-Pied-Piper-of-Hamelin_3427.html Young artists set stage on fire with The Pied Piper of Hamelin]}}</ref> had participated in a play; [[Pied Piper of Hamelin|pied piper of Hamelin]] which was directed by Arundhati Raja who is a founder of Jagriti Theater.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/theatre/Watch-the-Pied-Piper-of-Hamelin/articleshow/30342182.cms Watch the Pied Piper of Hamelin]</ref> Theater is a subject in the IGCSE and IB courses. | ||
'Roon Raman,<ref>[http://www.panmacmillan.co.in/authordetails/Aroon%20Raman/1126 Aroon Raman]</ref> an author whose research and innovation company works in the area of materials science and has won acclaim for developing scientific talent at the grassroots, has visited and interacted with IB and IGCSE students.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://aroonraman.com/news_events/an-author-talk-in-greenwood-high-international-school-during-in-the-3rd-week-of-december |title=An author talk in Greenwood High International School during in [sic] the 3rd week of December 2013 |access-date=18 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223122722/http://aroonraman.com/news_events/an-author-talk-in-greenwood-high-international-school-during-in-the-3rd-week-of-december |archive-date=23 February 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The theme was "The Story Within Us All". | 'Roon Raman,<ref>[http://www.panmacmillan.co.in/authordetails/Aroon%20Raman/1126 Aroon Raman]</ref> an author whose research and innovation company works in the area of materials science and has won acclaim for developing scientific talent at the grassroots, has visited and interacted with IB and IGCSE students.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://aroonraman.com/news_events/an-author-talk-in-greenwood-high-international-school-during-in-the-3rd-week-of-december |title=An author talk in Greenwood High International School during in [sic] the 3rd week of December 2013 |access-date=18 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223122722/http://aroonraman.com/news_events/an-author-talk-in-greenwood-high-international-school-during-in-the-3rd-week-of-december |archive-date=23 February 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The theme was "The Story Within Us All". | ||
Students have won state and national level tournaments and awards. Below are a few mentions: | Students have won state and national level tournaments and awards. Below are a few mentions: | ||
* An IB DP student has been awarded the | * An IB DP student has been awarded the National Innovation Foundation award instituted by the Union Department of Science and Technology ([[Govt of India|government of India]]) for an idea to make life easier for street vendors who use handcarts.<ref>Bangalore City student bags national award - [https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/City-student-bags-national-award/articleshow/31004650.cms City student bags national award]</ref> The award was presented by former President [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam|A P J Abdul Kalam]] on 19 Jan 2014.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/school-student-carts-away-accolades-for-her-ideas/article5772042.ece School student carts away accolades for her ideas] | ||
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* A KG student has won a silver medal<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/bangalores-chess-champ-makes-the-right-moves/article5102732.ece |title=Bangalore's chess champ makes the right moves |work=The Hindu |date=2013-09-07 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> at<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chess-results.com/tnr108945.aspx?art=4&lan=1&turdet=YES&flag=30&wi=984 |title= | * A KG student has won a silver medal<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/bangalores-chess-champ-makes-the-right-moves/article5102732.ece |title=Bangalore's chess champ makes the right moves |work=The Hindu |date=2013-09-07 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> at<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chess-results.com/tnr108945.aspx?art=4&lan=1&turdet=YES&flag=30&wi=984 |title=Tournament-Database |website=Chess-Results Server |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> Asian School Chess championship held in [[Sri Lanka]] between 30 August and 6 September, where 385 children of varying ages, from 15 countries, participated.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130912/sports-other-sports/article/not-pawn-shes-queen |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224185517/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130912/sports-other-sports/article/not-pawn-shes-queen |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 December 2013 |title=Not a pawn, She's the queen |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2013-09-12 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=S S Shreekumar |url=http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Meet-Shraddha-the-5-year-old-chess-prodigy/2013/09/12/article1779722.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225111327/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Meet-Shraddha-the-5-year-old-chess-prodigy/2013/09/12/article1779722.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 December 2013 |title=Meet Shraddha, the 5-year-old chess prodigy |publisher=The New Indian Express |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131225111327/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Meet-Shraddha-the-5-year-old-chess-prodigy/2013/09/12/article1779722.ece ess prodigy]</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-11/bangalore/41970406_1_bangalore-girl-silver-medal-maldives |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130916212531/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-11/bangalore/41970406_1_bangalore-girl-silver-medal-maldives |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-09-16 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Bangalore girl does India proud |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> | ||
* An | * An IB student in the 11th grade got three acceptances in the Golden Digital Circuit.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131102/lifestyle-offbeat/article/sweet-16-shutterbug#comment-29239 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105072541/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131102/lifestyle-offbeat/article/sweet-16-shutterbug#comment-29239 |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 November 2013 |title=Sweet 16 shutterbug! |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> | ||
* A student of Grade 8 has represented Karnataka State Junior Basketball Team in the 40thSub-Junior National Basketball Championship<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiabasketball.org/newsdetails.php?id=795 |title=Results: 40th National Basketball Championship |publisher=Indiabasketball.org |date=2013-08-18 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> held at [[Patliputra Sports Complex]] ([[Patna]], Bihar) from August 18–25, 2013. | * A student of Grade 8 has represented Karnataka State Junior Basketball Team in the 40thSub-Junior National Basketball Championship<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiabasketball.org/newsdetails.php?id=795 |title=Results: 40th National Basketball Championship |publisher=Indiabasketball.org |date=2013-08-18 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> held at [[Patliputra Sports Complex]] ([[Patna]], Bihar) from August 18–25, 2013. | ||
* A student has secured 10th<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greenwoodhigh.edu.in/1/post/2013/06/international-oral-spelling-bee.html |title=MaRRS International Spelling Bee - Greenwood High International School | Bangalore | IB school | IGCSE Schools Bengaluru | International Schools Bangalore | Best International School |publisher=Greenwoodhigh.edu.in |date=2013-06-30 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> Rank in the [[MaRRS Spelling Bee|MaRRS]] International Spelling Bee held on 29 June 2013. | * A student has secured 10th<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greenwoodhigh.edu.in/1/post/2013/06/international-oral-spelling-bee.html |title=MaRRS International Spelling Bee - Greenwood High International School | Bangalore | IB school | IGCSE Schools Bengaluru | International Schools Bangalore | Best International School |publisher=Greenwoodhigh.edu.in |date=2013-06-30 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> Rank in the [[MaRRS Spelling Bee|MaRRS]] International Spelling Bee held on 29 June 2013. | ||
* GWH was the winner<ref>http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=31§id=edid=&edlabel=TOIBG&mydateHid=10-11-2012&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Bangalore&edname=&articleid=Ar03102&publabel=TOI | * GWH was the winner<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=31§id=edid=&edlabel=TOIBG&mydateHid=10-11-2012&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Bangalore&edname=&articleid=Ar03102&publabel=TOI |title=Archived copy |access-date=19 August 2013 |archive-date=25 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225031413/http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=31§id=edid=&edlabel=TOIBG&mydateHid=10-11-2012&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Bangalore&edname=&articleid=Ar03102&publabel=TOI |url-status=dead }}</ref> of the Mahindra Football National Inter-school Championship in 2012. | ||
* Greenwood High has won the inter-school chess tournament in Bangalore five times<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greenwoodhigh.edu.in/1/post/2013/08/greenwood-high-won-inter-school-chess-title.html |title=GREENWOOD HIGH WON INTER SCHOOL CHESS TITLE - Greenwood High International School | Bangalore | IB school | IGCSE Schools Bengaluru | International Schools Bangalore | Best International School |publisher=Greenwoodhigh.edu.in |date=2013-08-28 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> in a row. | * Greenwood High has won the inter-school chess tournament in Bangalore five times<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greenwoodhigh.edu.in/1/post/2013/08/greenwood-high-won-inter-school-chess-title.html |title=GREENWOOD HIGH WON INTER SCHOOL CHESS TITLE - Greenwood High International School | Bangalore | IB school | IGCSE Schools Bengaluru | International Schools Bangalore | Best International School |publisher=Greenwoodhigh.edu.in |date=2013-08-28 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> in a row. | ||
* A student of KG II got second place and won silver medal in the Under-5 Girls Category of the '''National School Chess Championship'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greenwoodhigh.edu.in/1/post/2013/06/national-school-chess-championship.html |title=NATIONAL SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP - Greenwood High International School | Bangalore | IB school | IGCSE Schools Bengaluru | International Schools Bangalore | Best International School |publisher=Greenwoodhigh.edu.in |date=2013-06-13 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> at [[Chennai]] from 9 to 11 June 2013. | * A student of KG II got second place and won silver medal in the Under-5 Girls Category of the '''National School Chess Championship'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greenwoodhigh.edu.in/1/post/2013/06/national-school-chess-championship.html |title=NATIONAL SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP - Greenwood High International School | Bangalore | IB school | IGCSE Schools Bengaluru | International Schools Bangalore | Best International School |publisher=Greenwoodhigh.edu.in |date=2013-06-13 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> at [[Chennai]] from 9 to 11 June 2013. | ||
* A grade 7 student has finished No.1 in the under 12 (C Category Girls) in the '''Indian [[Golf]] union national merit''' list and 4th in the All India Juniors in Dec 2011.<ref>{{cite web|author=TWB |url=http://www.thisweekbangalore.com/a-stroke-of-brilliance-%E2%80%93-suchitra-ramesh-of-greenwood-high-excels-at-golf/ |title=A stroke of brilliance – Suchitra Ramesh of Greenwood High excels at Golf |publisher=This Week Bangalore |date=2012-02-15 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> | * A grade 7 student has finished No.1 in the under 12 (C Category Girls) in the '''Indian [[Golf]] union national merit''' list and 4th in the All India Juniors in Dec 2011.<ref>{{cite web |author=TWB |url=http://www.thisweekbangalore.com/a-stroke-of-brilliance-%E2%80%93-suchitra-ramesh-of-greenwood-high-excels-at-golf/ |title=A stroke of brilliance – Suchitra Ramesh of Greenwood High excels at Golf |publisher=This Week Bangalore |date=2012-02-15 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> | ||
===Management=== | ===Management=== | ||
Bijay Kumar Agarwal<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lookbangalore.com/bijay-agarwal-cmd-a-man-who-dared-to-dream-big/ |title=Bijay Agarwal, CMD : A Man Who Dared to Dream Big |publisher=LookBangalore.com |date=2012-01-27 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> who is chairman of the board of trustees and also the chairman of | Bijay Kumar Agarwal<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lookbangalore.com/bijay-agarwal-cmd-a-man-who-dared-to-dream-big/ |title=Bijay Agarwal, CMD : A Man Who Dared to Dream Big |publisher=LookBangalore.com |date=2012-01-27 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> who is chairman of the board of trustees and also the chairman of Sattva Group,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sattvagroup.in/ |title=Sattva Group |publisher=Sattvagroup.in |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> a [[property developer]] and [[Aerospace manufacturer|aerospace]] business<ref>{{cite web |author=Anjana Chandramouly |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/salarpuria-sattva-buys-2-cos-in-aerospace-sector/article1143557.ece |title=Salarpuria Sattva buys 2 cos in aerospace sector | Business Line |publisher=Thehindubusinessline.com |date=2011-01-31 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Our Bureau |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/salarpuria-sattva-acquiring-one-more-aerospace-company/article2974451.ece |title=Salarpuria Sattva acquiring one more aerospace company | Business Line |publisher=Thehindubusinessline.com |date=2012-03-08 |access-date=2013-12-24}}</ref> company in [[Bangalore]] India. | ||
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| Greenwood High International School, Bangalore GWH | |
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| Location | |
No.8-14, Chikkawadayarapura, near Heggondahalli, Gunjur Post, Varthur Sarjapur, Bangalore, Karnataka, India Varthur Bangalore , India , Karnataka India | |
| Information | |
| School type | International Residential school Co-educational |
| Motto | Rooted in Knowledge (ज्ञान में जड़ें; Arraigado en el conocimiento; الجذور في المعرفة; Enraciné dans la connaissance; ಜ್ಞಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇರೂರಿದೆ) |
| Established | c. 2004 |
| Status | Open |
| Sister school | Greenwood High School, Bannerghatta |
| Area trustee | Greenwood Educational Trust |
| CEEB code | 671681 |
| Chairman | Mr Bijay Agarwal |
| Principal | Louis Lopez |
| Grades | Nursery to 12 |
| Years offered | 2004 - Present |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Age range | 2.5 - 18 |
| International students | Yes |
| Classes | Nursery— Grade 12 |
| Average class size | 30 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 30:1 |
| Hours in school day | 7 |
| Campuses | Sarjapur, Bannerghatta, Hennur |
| Campus size | 40 acres (160,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Houses | Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz, Ruby |
| Colour(s) | Black, Green, White |
| Slogan | Rooted In Knowledge |
| Song | To Greenwood High We All Belong |
| Athletics | Yes |
| Sports | Basketball, football, swimming, skating, lawn tennis, chess, cricket, badminton etc. |
| Mascot | The Banyan Tree |
| Nickname | Vulcans |
| National ranking | 4th |
| Publication | Fruition |
| Affiliations | IB, IGCSE, ICSE, ISC |
| Website | www |
Greenwood High is an educational institution in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It has pre-schools located in Koramangala, Jayanagar, J P Nagar, Electronic City and main campuses in Sarjapura, Bannerghatta, and Whitefield.
The pre-school campuses follow a mix of Montessori, Froebel's (Kindergarten), Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory, and Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence Theories.
Curriculum[edit | edit source]
Greenwood High follows IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Program), IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) and ISC (Indian School Certificate) curricula. It has completed the IB authorization[1] process in 2011 and became an IB world school. Presently it is offering IB diploma program from ages 14 up to 19 years for secondary school. Greenwood High is now affiliated to ISC also started in 2015-16. .
For Primary and Middle classes i.e. 1 to 10th, it offers both ICSE & IGCSE curriculum. GWH offers Spanish, German and French as a second language option for IGCSE. IGCSE exams are conducted by CIE, (Cambridge International Examination).
Sports and extracurricular activity[edit | edit source]
Chess is a part of curriculum.[2][3]
Over 700 students[4] had participated in a play; pied piper of Hamelin which was directed by Arundhati Raja who is a founder of Jagriti Theater.[5] Theater is a subject in the IGCSE and IB courses.
'Roon Raman,[6] an author whose research and innovation company works in the area of materials science and has won acclaim for developing scientific talent at the grassroots, has visited and interacted with IB and IGCSE students.[7] The theme was "The Story Within Us All".
Students have won state and national level tournaments and awards. Below are a few mentions:
- An IB DP student has been awarded the National Innovation Foundation award instituted by the Union Department of Science and Technology (government of India) for an idea to make life easier for street vendors who use handcarts.[8] The award was presented by former President A P J Abdul Kalam on 19 Jan 2014.[9]
- A KG student has won a silver medal[10] at[11] Asian School Chess championship held in Sri Lanka between 30 August and 6 September, where 385 children of varying ages, from 15 countries, participated.[12][13][14][15]
- An IB student in the 11th grade got three acceptances in the Golden Digital Circuit.[16]
- A student of Grade 8 has represented Karnataka State Junior Basketball Team in the 40thSub-Junior National Basketball Championship[17] held at Patliputra Sports Complex (Patna, Bihar) from August 18–25, 2013.
- A student has secured 10th[18] Rank in the MaRRS International Spelling Bee held on 29 June 2013.
- GWH was the winner[19] of the Mahindra Football National Inter-school Championship in 2012.
- Greenwood High has won the inter-school chess tournament in Bangalore five times[20] in a row.
- A student of KG II got second place and won silver medal in the Under-5 Girls Category of the National School Chess Championship[21] at Chennai from 9 to 11 June 2013.
- A grade 7 student has finished No.1 in the under 12 (C Category Girls) in the Indian Golf union national merit list and 4th in the All India Juniors in Dec 2011.[22]
Management[edit | edit source]
Bijay Kumar Agarwal[23] who is chairman of the board of trustees and also the chairman of Sattva Group,[24] a property developer and aerospace business[25][26] company in Bangalore India.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Greenwood High is now an IB World School for the Diploma Programme". Business Standard India. Business Standard. 3 March 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Schools make kids don thinking caps". Epaper.timesofindia.com. 3 April 2011. Archived from the original on 30 August 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Run in the Sun, a marathon to support GoSports Foundation". India Education Dairy. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Young artists set stage on fire with The Pied Piper of Hamelin[usurped]
- ↑ Watch the Pied Piper of Hamelin
- ↑ Aroon Raman
- ↑ "An author talk in Greenwood High International School during in [sic] the 3rd week of December 2013". Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ↑ Bangalore City student bags national award - City student bags national award
- ↑ School student carts away accolades for her ideas
- ↑ "Bangalore's chess champ makes the right moves". The Hindu. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Tournament-Database". Chess-Results Server. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Not a pawn, She's the queen". Deccan Chronicle. 12 September 2013. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ S S Shreekumar. "Meet Shraddha, the 5-year-old chess prodigy". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ ess prodigy
- ↑ "Bangalore girl does India proud". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 September 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Sweet 16 shutterbug!". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Results: 40th National Basketball Championship". Indiabasketball.org. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "MaRRS International Spelling Bee - Greenwood High International School | Bangalore | IB school | IGCSE Schools Bengaluru | International Schools Bangalore | Best International School". Greenwoodhigh.edu.in. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "GREENWOOD HIGH WON INTER SCHOOL CHESS TITLE - Greenwood High International School | Bangalore | IB school | IGCSE Schools Bengaluru | International Schools Bangalore | Best International School". Greenwoodhigh.edu.in. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "NATIONAL SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP - Greenwood High International School | Bangalore | IB school | IGCSE Schools Bengaluru | International Schools Bangalore | Best International School". Greenwoodhigh.edu.in. 13 June 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ TWB (15 February 2012). "A stroke of brilliance – Suchitra Ramesh of Greenwood High excels at Golf". This Week Bangalore. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Bijay Agarwal, CMD : A Man Who Dared to Dream Big". LookBangalore.com. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Sattva Group". Sattvagroup.in. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ Anjana Chandramouly (31 January 2011). "Salarpuria Sattva buys 2 cos in aerospace sector | Business Line". Thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ Our Bureau (8 March 2012). "Salarpuria Sattva acquiring one more aerospace company | Business Line". Thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
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