The Valley School
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The Valley School is a co-educational private day school about 20 km south of Bangalore
city in India
(12.8535°N 77.51°W). The school was founded in 1978 by philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti
. The student population of the school is around 325 from classes 1 to 12 (ages 6 to 17).
’s philosophy that “Learning cannot happen when there is fear”. Freedom with responsibility is emphasized from an early age, and rewards and punishments are kept to a minimum. Students are encouraged to direct their own learning. A common criticism is that the school provides the students a false sense of utopia that does not prepare them to meet the challenges of the real world.
's philosophies, where teachers and students are given freedom and flexibility. Along with a standard curriculum of science and humanities, extra-curricular activities are encouraged. Tests and examinations are kept to a minimum. Higher classes follow a standard ICSE
curriculum, where they appear for a nationwide public board examination at the end of class 10. Class 12 students appear for the ISC examinations conducted by the same board.
trees (over 100 years old), and lightly wooded rolling hills. Academic buildings are concentrated around the main school in the eastern section of the campus; the student dormitories, residential quarters, guesthouses and “Art Village” are located on the western side. The school has three entrances, the first gate being the main entrance to the school building, while the third gate gives access to the Study Centre and the residential houses, as well as the Art Village. A stylized Neem Tree - which rests the highest point on the land, is the logo of the school. The school is divided into three divisions- Junior School- classes 1-4, Middle school- classes 5-7, and senior school- classes 8-12.
. About 215 species of birds have been recorded on campus. Other creatures seen are fifteen species of mammals including deer, wild boar and elephants, a resident leopard
, and twenty species of snakes.
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Valley School
Valley School may refer to:in India*The Valley School, Indiain England*Valley School, Englandin the United States*Valley High School *The Valley School...
The Valley School is a co-educational private day school about 20 km south of Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
city in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
(12.8535°N 77.51°W). The school was founded in 1978 by philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti or J. Krishnamurti or , was a renowned writer and speaker on philosophical and spiritual subjects. His subject matter included: psychological revolution, the nature of the mind, meditation, human relationships, and bringing about positive change in society...
. The student population of the school is around 325 from classes 1 to 12 (ages 6 to 17).
Culture
The dress code is casual. Interactions between teacher and student are informal and based on Jiddu KrishnamurtiJiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti or J. Krishnamurti or , was a renowned writer and speaker on philosophical and spiritual subjects. His subject matter included: psychological revolution, the nature of the mind, meditation, human relationships, and bringing about positive change in society...
’s philosophy that “Learning cannot happen when there is fear”. Freedom with responsibility is emphasized from an early age, and rewards and punishments are kept to a minimum. Students are encouraged to direct their own learning. A common criticism is that the school provides the students a false sense of utopia that does not prepare them to meet the challenges of the real world.
Education and curriculum
The lower school is run based on Jiddu KrishnamurtiJiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti or J. Krishnamurti or , was a renowned writer and speaker on philosophical and spiritual subjects. His subject matter included: psychological revolution, the nature of the mind, meditation, human relationships, and bringing about positive change in society...
's philosophies, where teachers and students are given freedom and flexibility. Along with a standard curriculum of science and humanities, extra-curricular activities are encouraged. Tests and examinations are kept to a minimum. Higher classes follow a standard ICSE
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education
The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education or ICSE examination is an examination conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, a private, non-governmental board of school education in India, for class 10, i.e., grade 10...
curriculum, where they appear for a nationwide public board examination at the end of class 10. Class 12 students appear for the ISC examinations conducted by the same board.
Campus
The school is set on a 120 acre (0.4856232 km²) campus with a lake and two artificial ponds, dams, three ancient BanyanBanyan
A banyan is a fig that starts its life as an epiphyte when its seeds germinate in the cracks and crevices on a host tree...
trees (over 100 years old), and lightly wooded rolling hills. Academic buildings are concentrated around the main school in the eastern section of the campus; the student dormitories, residential quarters, guesthouses and “Art Village” are located on the western side. The school has three entrances, the first gate being the main entrance to the school building, while the third gate gives access to the Study Centre and the residential houses, as well as the Art Village. A stylized Neem Tree - which rests the highest point on the land, is the logo of the school. The school is divided into three divisions- Junior School- classes 1-4, Middle school- classes 5-7, and senior school- classes 8-12.
Transportation and Housing
Most students commute to school by bus. The school buses operate on routes in the city, picking up and dropping students off at various points. Boarding is optional and is available for classes 8 and higher. Student hostels are located on campus.Important events
- School birthday on July 17
- J.Krishnamurti's Birthday on May 11
- Sports day on August 14 & 15
- School Mela - First Saturday after Reopening of School after Christmas Vacations
Flora and fauna
The school is a regular spot for second Sunday outings of the Birdwatchers' Field Club of BangaloreBirdwatchers' Field Club of Bangalore
The Birdwatchers' Field Club of Bangalore is a birdwatching club in Bangalore founded in the 1970s.- Activities :The group has been active in conducting mid-winter waterfowl censuses...
. About 215 species of birds have been recorded on campus. Other creatures seen are fifteen species of mammals including deer, wild boar and elephants, a resident leopard
Leopard
The leopard , Panthera pardus, is a member of the Felidae family and the smallest of the four "big cats" in the genus Panthera, the other three being the tiger, lion, and jaguar. The leopard was once distributed across eastern and southern Asia and Africa, from Siberia to South Africa, but its...
, and twenty species of snakes.
Sister schools
India- Rishi Valley SchoolRishi Valley SchoolRishi Valley School is a boarding school in India, founded by the philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti. It is located close to the town of Madanapalle, Krishnamurti's birthplace, in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Rishi Valley is a three hour drive from the city of Bangalore.- Founder's...
- Rajghat Besant SchoolRajghat Besant SchoolRajghat Besant School in Varanasi is one of the reputed resident-cum-day school of India, established in 1934 by Jiddu Krishnamurti. It is named after Dr. Annie Besant and located near Rajghat Railway Station on other side of river Ganges & Varanasi city.The school was founded and is run by...
- Bal-Anand
- Bhagirathi Valley School
- Sahyadri SchoolSahyadri SchoolSahyadri School is a residential, co-educational school in India. It is run by the Krishnamurti Foundation, India , based on the views on education of philosophical speaker and writer J. Krishnamurti...
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United States of America
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