FOUNDATIONAL YEARS
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A WORD FROM THE HEADMISTRESS
Dear Parents
"With heartfelt joy, I welcome you all to a vibrant new academic journey at GDGPS, Sec-48 — a place where every child’s potential is nurtured, dreams are celebrated, and learning comes alive."
The start of this year has been filled with joy, discovery, and heartfelt connections. Events such as Fun Day, Class Assemblies, and DEAR Day have beautifully set the stage for a year of enriched learning and joyful exploration.
Our Foundational Years program is designed to ignite curiosity and foster holistic development. Through experiential events like Earth Day, Teddy’s Party, and the COEP, Summer Flagship Program, our young learners are encouraged to grow cognitively, emotionally, and socially in a nurturing environment.
We deeply value the partnership we share with our parent community, evident in the wonderful VASP sessions and the heartwarming Mother’s Day celebrations.
At GDGPS, we are deeply committed to building strong school-home partnerships and providing a safe, engaging space where every child can thrive. Guided by our vision of nurturing confident, compassionate, and lifelong learners, we look forward to another year of shared success and growth.
Warm regards,
Ms Harmeet Kaur
Headmistress | Foundational Years
FUN DAY
FUN DAY
The first day of the new academic session in the junior wing at GDGPS, Sec-48 was filled with excitement, laughter, and warmth as we welcomed our young learners with open arms. Class teachers and activity teachers set the tone for the session with engaging subject narrations, giving children a glimpse of the exciting lessons and experiences ahead.To make the day even more special, students participated in a variety of creative activities, fostering curiosity and enthusiasm.
WELCOME ASSEMBLY
WELCOME ASSEMBLY
A heartwarming Welcome Assembly, conducted by the teachers on April 3, 2025. The purpose was to extend a warm welcome to the young learners and to present a model assembly that would serve as a reference for students as they prepare to lead future assemblies. The theme of the assembly, ‘Courage: Seeds of Encouragement’, was beautifully depicted through an engaging and thought-provoking presentation.
DROP EVERYTHING AND READ
(DEAR DAY)
DROP EVERYTHING AND READ
(DEAR DAY)
On April 11, the Junior wing at GDGPS observed DEAR Day (Drop Everything and Read) for 30 minutes, students and teachers set aside all tasks to immerse themselves in reading, nurturing a shared love for books and promoting lifelong reading habits.
PARENT INDUCTION PROGRAM
PARENT INDUCTION PROGRAM
Conducted by Headmistress Ms. Harmeet Kaur,The parent Induction session aimed to familiarize parents with the school’s teaching methodologies, classroom practices, and key policies, fostering a strong partnership between parents and educators.The session provided an insightful overview of the Junior Wing’s approach, emphasizing Holistic Progress Assessment and its role in enhancing learning experiences.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
The students beautifully showcased the importance of environmental conservation through a variety of activities, emphasizing the 3Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.Teachers inspired the students to adopt eco-friendly practices to protect our planet Earth.
TEDDY'S PARTY
TEDDY'S PARTY
The Junior Wing came alive with cheer and excitement as our little Goenkans celebrated Teddy’s Party-a delightful day filled with fun, laughter and learning. The activity studios were beautifully decorated with vibrant party décor, setting the perfect atmosphere for a magical celebration with everyone’s favorite cuddly companions.Children arrived with their beloved soft toys, all ready for a day of playful learning.
VALUE ADDITION BY SCHOOL PARENTS - VASP
VALUE ADDITION BY SCHOOL PARENTS - VASP
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents who led the VASP (Value Addition by School Parents) sessions with enthusiasm and creativity. Parents’ efforts in sharing valuable skills and experiences enriched our students' learning. This initiative beautifully reflected the power of school–parent collaboration.
MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION
MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION
GDGPS, Sec 48, celebrated Mother’s Day with great joy and enthusiasm. Children expressed love through songs, dance, and handmade crafts. Fun games and bonding activities added excitement, creating a magical atmosphere filled with smiles and laughter. The event beautifully strengthened the mother-child bond and left everyone with cherished memories.
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM (COEP)
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM (COEP)
Foundational Years at GDGPS hosted a vibrant COEP Summer Flagship Program 2025-26, aligned with NEP 2020. Over five days, students explored themes like animals, colors, transport, health, and travel, fostering cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and ethical growth through fun-filled activities like art, games, cooking, and role-play—nurturing holistic development with joy! Valuable insights and enthusiastic participation from parents enriched the experience, fostering a strong school-home partnership.
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire — and in every Goenkan spark, we glimpse a future not yet imagined but deeply hoped for.”
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