Somerville School(SS), Sector Alpha II, Greater Noida: Photos

The Smart class is a comprehensive solution designed to assist teachers in meeting day to day classroom challenges and enhancing a student’s academic performance with simple, practical and meaningful use of technology. The Smart class program in Somerville School, Greater NOIDA is implemented by TataEdge. The content repository consists of thousands of highly animated, lesson specific, 3D and 2D multimedia modules built with an Instructor-led design that allows the teacher to effectively transact the lesson in a typical classroom of a diverse set of learners.

The school has two full-fledged libraries, one for the Senior wing and the other for the Junior Wing. Both the libraries have spacious reference and reading areas to benefit the students in their pursuit of knowledge. These libraries are well equipped with educational CD’s, Audio and Video Cassettes, large number of books on different subjects along with invaluable reference books which can be consulted in the Library. The students also have access to the latest Newspapers and Educative Magazines.

Physics is a fundamental part of science. The most satisfying part of Physics is experimentation. Our Physics Laboratory provides ample opportunities to the students for ‘Learning by experimentation’. The laboratory is well equipped with the latest equipments and can accommodate 40 students at a time.

The Chemistry Laboratory plays an important part in allowing students to perform scientific experiments in the same way that professional scientists do. The School has a chemistry laboratory equipped with the latest state of the art apparatus and is well stocked with chemicals required for conducting practicals as per the CBSE guidelines. Our Chemistry Laboratory is well equipped with the proper equipment to perform effective experiments. The Laboratory has good quality glassware and chemicals. There are adequate arrangements to protect the safety of budding scientists. The emphasis is on giving ‘hands on experience’, to inculcate a habit of inquisitiveness and an opportunity to explore and give shape to new ideas. Here students learn about preparation methods, identification and estimation of chemical substances.

A biologist always likes to be in the laboratory for internal joy, to satisfy his/her curiosity and to find the truth about the life around, be it animal, plant or a micro organism. To develop the same in our students, the Biology Laboratory is complete with all the equipments necessary. The students perform experiments and learn about the ‘wonder’ in every form of life. It is an amazing experience for them which they do not forget to share with others. The laboratory has a large number of specimens of plants and animals. The prize possession of the Biology laboratory is its computerized microscope. The laboratory thus provides a perfect environment for the young enthusiasts who work in it.

The school has two fully equipped Computer labs-the Senior and Junior Computer labs. Each child works independently on a computer. The machines and softwares are updated as and when new and better technology is available in the market. Both the Laboratories are equipped with Audio and Video facility where dedicated systems are connected to a Television through PC-TV Converter.

The school has a computerized Mathematics Lab managed by NIIT. The laboratory is a novel concept which enables students to learn and explore mathematical concepts and verify facts and theorems.. This revolutionary approach towards student-centric explorative learning, takes Mathematics Hands on, making the students learn the concepts in a fun & playful manner. The digital multimedia, colourful books, intriguing manipulative, interesting mathematical tools and charts make learning an immersive experience. The various Multimedia tools, Physical manipulative and Activities help students imagine and observe the various facets of Mathematics

The School believes that there is an artist in every child and children are naturally artistic. Keeping this in mind all the students are encouraged to develop their creative ability and express themselves through their Art and Craft. For the all-round development of students, this centre enhances the progress of a child by developing self confidence working on the basis of the child’s own experience, extending their understanding and discovering and satisfying their curiosity.

These magazines, which are in the form of visual displays on prominent bulletin boards in the school, are meant specifically to keep the students informed on subjects of topical interest. Preparation for these magazines entails a great deal of research and involves the students in useful and productive activity which gives them not only an awareness of vital issues, thereby increasing their general knowledge, also educating them in different forms of art and craft. It helps to develop their aesthetic sense.

Keeping the safety of the students and staff in the School, CCTV with High Definition cameras have been fitted in every nook and corner of the School including the classrooms. There is a room where every movement is monitored carefully by a responsible person. The CCTV In-Charge monitors, reports and maintains the important happenings in the School. CCTV cameras have been very helpful in monitoring the movements of the students.

The school has an efficient and well-organized transport system consisting of its own fleet of more than 30 buses. These buses offer school bus services to the children and teachers from NOIDA as well as from Greater NOIDA. The school has drivers and conductors who are well-trained and experienced. The buses leave the school only after the school teacher checks that each child who ought to be on the bus has actually boarded the bus. The transport in-charge and the teachers ensure the safety of the children.

Somerville School, Greater NOIDA was established on 2 July 1998 by the Lott Carey Baptist Mission in India. The School is administered by The Lott Carey Baptist Mission in India. It is an unaided Christian Minority School affiliated to the CBSE Board. The foundation stone for the School was laid on 12th January 1995 by Mr. Ravi Mathur I.A.S. Chairman of Greater NOIDA Industrial Development Authority. We have the distinction of being the first public School of repute in the area - a fact which was recognized by the Greater NOIDA Authority on its Founder’s Day. Principal Dr. Mary Thomas is the proud recipient of CBSE Teacher’s Award 2013. She is also the CBSE City Coordinator for Greater NOIDA Schools. The School has a beautiful and imposing building with the green and sprawling campus spread over an area of 5.75 acres. The garden has many varieties of trees and plants including a herb garden. To conserve water the School has its own Water Harvesting System. The School campus has CCTV surveillance for the safety of the students, along with the Public Address System.