Gurukulam
Organic Education
Gurukulam
Organic Education
Our
Ideology
DO WE
NEED
ANOTHER
SCHOOL?
Education is that
which does not merely
give us information but
makes our life in
harmony with all
existence
Nobel Laureate Rabindranath
Tagore
Gurukulam
Organic Education
Our
Ideology
Education should NOT be
A mindless
pursuit of
marks and
academic
accolades
A mad
race to be
won and
to end up
with a
‘good’ job
A process
that
curtails
options
for true
learning
But most Schools have fallen into this trap and narrowed the
true meaning of Education
“True Education should
mean an all-round
development of the
best in the child
– body, mind and spirit”
Mahatma Gandhi
Education should equip the student to manage all the
aspects of life
Education should leave us with lasting answers
for these basic questions
• Who are we?
• How to care for our body, mind and soul?
• What are our responsibilities towards our
Family and Society?
• How do we deal with life situations and
scenarios that are expected, unexpected or
accidental?
• How do we relate to the material things we
use?
• How can we lead a life of harmony and
contentment?
student
&
At the core is Value Education that enables us to
understand the Value rather than the Price
Value
Education
So, Different dimensions that schools should focus on
Academic
Physical
Social
Values
Arts
Ecology
Student
focus on
understanding
academic subjects
focus on understanding
human inter-relationships
and behavior
focus on understanding our
dependence and relationship
with nature
focus on
understanding
human values
focus on developing the
creative and artistic realms
focus on understanding and
developing the physical body
Schools fall far short of mark on many areas
Academic
Physical
Social
Values
Arts
Ecology
Student
Too much emphasis
on this area resulting
in rote learning
No special emphasis to develop
an understanding of inter-
personal abilities
Beyond the usual ‘eco-friendly’
messages, no understanding of
our relationship with nature
and its impact on us.
Not a specific
focus area
Provided as an extra-
curricular area rather
than as a ‘serious’ subject
Provide good facilities and
are focused on team games
Further, Education needs to be
- Unpretentious – Beyond the basic requirements, additional comfort
and sophistication does not result in enhanced learning
- Motivating – Regular dose of praise and pampering does not bring
wisdom
- Focused – Learning anything worthwhile has no shortcuts against
hard work and focus
- Thought-provoking – Superficial learning is no better than ignorance
Schools lure Parents with things important for Parents rather
than those important for the Child and its development
Without a complete focus on all these dimensions we
end up creating students who are…
- Good at getting marks without a good grasp on the subject
- Ill-equipped to handle the demands and stress of the post-school
life
- Unable to appreciate the core values of our culture and its
guiding philosophies
- Struggling to find a balance between the logical and the
aesthetic sides of life
- Ending up with lack of contentment and harmony
We will build a school
that focuses on the
complete development
of the student. We will
do this through a strong
vision and focused
execution.
Our Pledge
Curriculum
Gurukulam
Organic Education
Curriculum
Gurukulam
Organic Education
The curriculum, in line
with our Ideology,
fortifies the academic
focus with a balance on
the rest of the
developmental areas of
the student
Tenets of our curriculum
- Blend the best of all existing academic methodologies – CBSE,
Cambridge, Waldorf, etc
- Learning should synthesize Knowledge into Wisdom
- Education should identify with our roots and nationality as a
foundation
What will be a part of the Curriculum?
- Mother Tongue will be compulsory along with Sanskrit. This roots us
in our identity. Other languages will be provided as optional
- One creative art subject will be compulsory. [Between 4
th
Standard
and 9
th
Standard]
- One sport or physical exercise activity will be compulsory; [Age based
options will be available for Child to choose] Yoga will be compulsory
- Subjects / activities focused on Value Education will be embedded as
a part of the mandatory courses
What will be a part of the curriculum
- Life Skills – necessary skills for livelihood – will be provided.
E.g. – Wood working, Farming, etc
- Academics will be at par with the best schools.
Gurukulam
Organic Education
The
Campus
Gurukulam
Organic Education
The
Campus
A School is a magical
place where the spark
of imagination,
creativity and wisdom
are
inextinguishably
lit
Anon
We aspire to create a campus that is
Functional
Green
Secure
Spaced Out
Serene
&
Much More
Design
Philosophy
A campus that is more than sophisticated and fashionable. Something Sublime!
Eco-nurtured huts built from Red Bricks and
providing natural light and air as classrooms
Spaces for arts and cultural activities /
performances
Sports and Yoga Arena
Library, Kitchen and Canteen spaces
“Schools can become a temple of learning only when we, in harmony, endeavor to make it a
place of pursuit for education, a sadhana; where the spring of punctuality, sanctity and thirst
for knowledge flows..” Narendra Modi
Features
A place to satiate your refined taste in
arts and fresh brew, the art café will
provide students and their families a
regular way to stay connected beyond
the realm of academics and into the
higher plane of arts!
art
café
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
Pablo Picasso
Gurukulam
Organic Education
The
Team
Gurukulam
Organic Education
There is no space for
“I” in this Team, but
there is space for You!
The
Team
Shri Violin Vasudevan
Rashtrapati Award
from Dr Abdul Kalam
International
Award for Young
People – from
Buckingham Palace
Samaikya Bharat
Gaurav Puraskar –
from S M Krishna
& many more
From his very
humble
beginnings, Shri
Vasu has
through his hard
work and
dedication
excelled in
several fields.
Musician by
Education and
Profession,
Shri Vasu
considers himself
as an
Artist by passion,
a Teacher and
Educator by
choice and a
Human by Nature
Beyond being an
exemplary
Musician, Shri Vasu
has taught Music
and “Jeevan Vidya”
in Government
schools, Corporate
offices and to
Juveniles.
He has undertaken
several projects in
the realm of
Education and
Social Value
Shri Vasu believes
that the right
Education is one
that strengthens
the academics and
also inculcates, at
an young age, the
value of culture
and heritage that
defines who we
are.
Shri Vasu is the T, E, A & M in the Team! He is the Guru and Guide for the School.
Technologists who work with renowned global companies
such as Microsoft, Oracle, etc.
Educators and Teachers with significant experience
in imparting quality education
Artists and Musicians with rich heritage and expertise in their
fields
Many more… Entrepreneurs, Doctors, Parents and well-
wishers who bring a wealth of knowledge from their diverse
backgrounds
In addition, The Team comprises of
T
E
A
M
But, we need you on this team as….
Visionaries
Well
Wishers
Artists
Finance
Gurus
Champions
Thought
Leaders
Motivators
Real Estate
Experts
Design
Experts
Investors
Helping
Hands
Cheer
Leaders
Critics
Supporters
Teachers
Administrators
Builders
Marketers
Our immediate focus areas
- Spread the word – Let your friends and family know. Get them to
support
- Campus – Need to identify options and finalize the campus specifics –
location, design, etc.
- Registration – Initiate and manage the school registration process
Last but not the least, speak to potential Investors about the School and
seek their support.
Why should anyone Invest in our school?
- They believe in our Ideology
- They will have a place for their kids or references to study without
having to pay donations!
- They will have a serene campus to call home
- They will have a share of the proceeds
They don’t want to miss a movement that will
make this a reality by 2019!
Gurukulam
Organic Education
Ready to build our school?