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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.