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spend most of their time in school, it could be faced with emergencies pertaining to   Trainers from across the country, certifi ed teacher trainers and subject experts from
              their health. Minor injuries during sports and games or while performing experiments   CBSE, the British Council as well as other sources are invited to the school, to train
              and even common fever are unavoidable parts of growing up.  To meet these   teachers across all levels. The participation of teachers is a mandatory procedure.
              emergencies it has an Infi rmary at the heart of the School premise.        Not only does this enhance the knowledge base of the classroom practitioners, it

              The school infi rmary is equipped with the basic materials and facilities to address   also sharpens their skills and keeps them at par with global standards. Overseas
              the health needs of learners while in school. An on-site qualifi ed doctor and three   trainers conduct trainings over a longer period of time, with the objective of training
              trained  and  qualifi ed  nurses  are  available  to  manage  and  assess  any  health   the trainers and the middle level leadership team. Ninety-two teachers of the school
              issues that may arise during school hours. With a six bed capacity, the infi rmary is   have completed online CPD course of the British Council, while fi ve of them, including
              hygienically maintained, confi rming to our belief of wellness of mind, body and soul.  the Vice Chairperson of the school have completed all seven courses. Teachers
              Security                                                                    of SAI have attended various National level training programmes conducted by
                                                                                          SOF, British Council and TESOL Academy which include the enriching education
              SAI International  School is committed to provide  a safe and secure learning   workshops,  curriculum  designing  and  mapping  workshops,  core  skills  training
              environment for all the students. Each and every part of the school has safety   courses etc. In house trainers, the Founder & Mentor, the Principal and the Heads
              plans  in place for a variety of emergencies  and, to ensure that every point  of   of  Department  also  conduct  training  programmes  for  teacher  development  to
              the School meets the security expectations. Security procedures are periodically
              reviewed throughout the year and also as and when needed by our Department of   enhance the teaching learning practices of the school.
              School Safety and Security. The School also has closed-circuit television (CCTV)   Research  has  always  been  an  integral  part  of  the  whole  school  development
              in the premises that serves as a positive  measure  to help prevent untoward   programme. The entire senior leadership team and some of the teacher leaders,
              situations and enhance security.                                            including the International coordinators, have participated in a research based
              The School is very fortunate to have a strong partnership with the Group Four   activity of the British Council, UK and have been accredited with the GTA (Global
              Security Services,  one of  the leading  security agencies of  the world. Security   Teacher  Accreditation).  One  teacher  of  the  school  received  the  Full  Bright
              guards are positioned at all the fi ve gates of the School to ensure that nobody,   Scholarship for the TEA programme and attended a six week’s course in the US
              without monitoring, can enter the School premises.                          and another teacher received a scholarship from the US department of States
              Cafeteria                                                                   for  a  four  week’s  Cultural  Immersion  Programme  in  the  USA. The  teachers  of
                                                                                          the primary level have completed Professional Development Programme for
              The SAI International School cafeteria features a spacious, large and hygienic   Early Childhood Educators from The Educator Development Academy (TEDA),
              eating place. The seating has been immaculately designed to keep the cafeteria   an affi liate of Education World. The Senior Leadership Team of the school has

              hassle free during rush hours. The aim is to provide nutritious, healthy and tasty
              food to the students. The menu is well designed, keeping in mind the parameters   completed a short term course on Making Learning Visible from Harvard School of
              of taste and a balanced diet. Prime importance is given to quality and hygiene in   Education, USA.
              the preparation and handling of the food. The self service cafeteria is loved by the   The  Founder  &  Mentor  has  also  completed  several  courses  on  Professional
              students.                                                                   Education  from  Harvard  Graduate  School  of  Education,  USA,  on  Leadership
              Faculty Development                                                         Development  at  the  National  College,  Nottingham,  UK,  on  Early  Childhood
                                                                                          Education Sector, which involved learning and networking experience for Global
              Training and Research
                                                                                          Educators at the Asian International College, Singapore besides a professional
              Staff   development,  research  and  innovation  have  been  given  high  priority  in   leadership  development  course  certifi ed  by  the  International  Confederation
              SAI,    since  its  inception.  Teachers’  enrichment  and  their  continual  professional   of Principals, Australia  and CBSE, India. Workshops  conducted at SAI, have
              up gradation are vital and this helps in the growth of the organization. The school   always aimed at preparing and endowing the teacher and the taught with all the
              conducts several workshops,  seminars  and  symposiums both face  to face  and   required set of skills and more, helping the SAI family to emerge as front runners
              online, for the teachers, throughout the year.                              in all fi elds.
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