ABOUT US

Three ancient Indian principles act as strong pillars of our institution. Our attempt is to infuse them across all levels in order to build a great and enduring educational institution.

Shiksha or Learning means valuing the continuous acquisition of knowledge at all stages of life. Each individual at Redbricks is encouraged to develop a relentless curiosity and a passion to continuously learn through inquiry and dialogue.

Saadhana or Practice for the Pursuit of Excellence means trying to be the best that one can be in every situation as well as to improve oneself constantly. Each member at Redbricks is expected to draw motivation intrinsically, set standards for excellence, to be reflective and mindful, be disciplined and hard working and act ethically in accordance with the larger good of the system and society.

Swara or Rhythm denotes the elements of beauty, creativity and harmony. At Redbricks, we value the development of the aesthetic senses along with intellectual development. An appreciation for all things beautiful results in an engaging rhythm that makes life fulfilling.

Our inspiration comes from Arjuna, a legendary warrior from Indian mythology. Among the five Pandavas, Arjuna is made distinct by his ability to question, acquire knowledge at various stages of life and strive to be the best at his profession, in this case; archery. But apart from all this, Arjuna crafts an appreciation for beauty in life, and becomes a dance teacher in one period of the Mahabharata. Arjuna with his bow and arrow signifies the importance of excelling at one's vocation, which is essential for the development of civilization, and appreciating beauty, essential for the sustenance of culture.

Arjuna was an ideal student, always eager to receive Shiksha from the Guru, his peers and his surroundings. Shiksha without application is useless. It is his single-minded focus, his Saadhana that made him the greatest warrior and archer of his time. Arjuna was not only a great archer but he was a great dancer too. He was a lover of art and beauty, and it is this Swara that adds color to life and makes a holistic human being. Thus, we draw our inspiration from the character of Arjuna.

Every child is born with a unique natural potential. Experiences provided at the home, school and beyond further build on this potential and enhance its development. We believe in nurturing each child's natural potential and create a learning environment where it is further unleashed and maximized. Our teaching methods are designed to suit the unique pace and capabilities of each child within the classroom.

There is no one best method to teach children. In fact, children learn through a variety of different methods appealing to their multiple intelligences, senses and learning styles. We use diverse teaching methods such as projects, activities, discussions, lectures, drama, arts, field visits and expert interactions over and above textbooks. These help children to learn in a variety of ways, which are more natural and practical methods of learning for them.

We know through reading or listening, but we understand only through practically experiencing concepts. Children retain more when they can see, hear, smell, touch and experience situations rather than just absorbing facts from textbooks or blackboards. We create rich learning experiences, which are carefully planned to reach specific educational goals. Each child is an active explorer fully engaging his/her hands, heart and mind into each learning experience. Teachers play a vital role in guiding children to gather information, engage in and learn from each experience.

The quality of a school's education is mainly determined by the quality of its teachers. A teacher who provides information, encouragement and values each child unconditionally is most successful in developing the child's natural curiosity, self-esteem and motivation to excel. We believe in empowering our teachers, training them extensively and encourage them to learn and develop more with each passing day. We treat the teacher's approach in the classroom as our topmost priority at Redbricks. Their nurturing attitude and relentless efforts contribute towards creating a vibrant school culture at Redbricks.

In our lives, we learn important ideas, concepts, practices, values, etc., through our interactions with people of different ages and from different walks of life. In olden times, children mainly learnt from their family members, and from their Guru as an apprentice. At Redbricks, we provide immense opportunities for children to learn from their peers, parent volunteers, visiting experts, and the community at large, over and above their own teachers. This also ensures that the curriculum is grounded within the context of our own culture and society.

What is the real purpose of education? Is it merely to gain basic knowledge and admissions at a reputed college in a high potential field? Or is it for the development of a complete individual- across intellectual, physical, social, emotional, creative and spiritual areas? We hold a broad outlook focusing on the holistic development of all children. Children of Redbricks hold deep understandings and can apply what they have learnt in multiple ways. They not only gain essential facts but also develop fundamental values such as discipline and hard work, life skills and overall personality while learning at Redbricks.

Traditional education divides knowledge into different subjects; however, in the world everything is interconnected. Each topic can be looked at from multiple perspectives and disciplines. We believe in instilling a systems thinking pattern in our students. It helps them to look at the world realistically and understand the various relationships existing between different concepts and subjects. It requires the use of both left-brain and right-brain, and it is more holistic. In today's age, it is systems thinking that is required to succeed and develop innovations towards global contribution.

One of the main aims of education is to transform the child's inherent soul into that of a life long learner. Since learning is ever expanding, so should be the learner. We create an environment that encourages a deep curiosity to learn and develops skills of learning in each child. It is this practice of life long learning which can help children to cope with and excel in any challenging situation. Hence, even after the child finishes school, the child continues to seek knowledge, adapting to changing times and constantly evolving through further experiences and interactions.