Foundation stage
At City Pride School, recognized as one of the best schools in PCMC, we believe that the early years of education are the most crucial in shaping a child’s future. Our Foundational Section provides a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where young learners can explore, play, and grow with confidence.
As a top CBSE school in PCMC/Pune, we understand that every child is unique. That’s why our activities are thoughtfully designed to support different learning styles—encouraging creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love for learning. At City Pride School, we build strong academic and emotional foundations that help children thrive in every aspect of life.
Curriculum and Learning Approach:
Our curriculum focuses on holistic development, integrating social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. Through play-based learning, children engage in activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. For example, storytelling, role plays, and gamification are used in teaching various concepts. We emphasize hands-on experiences, allowing students to learn through exploration such as Vegetable Market Day, Community Helpers Day, Animal Kingdom Activity, field visits, picnics, and school tours.
Some of our unique activities include Pajama Day, rainwalk activity, Champi Day, Bornahan activity on Makar Sankrant, cleanliness drive on Gandhi Jayanti, color days, and various festival celebrations.
Qualified Team of Educators:
Our dedicated team of experienced educators is passionate about early childhood education. They provide personalized attention to each child, ensuring a supportive atmosphere where every learner feels valued and encouraged to express themselves.
Facilities and Resources:
Our Pre-Primary Section features safe, age-appropriate facilities equipped with a variety of learning resources, including art materials, books, and an interactive play area. Outdoor play and dance sessions are also integral parts of our curriculum, promoting physical development and socio emotional development.
Parent Involvement:
We believe that collaboration with families is key to a child’s success. We encourage parents to have frequent interactions with the teachers and also conduct workshops to foster a strong home-school connection that enhances the learning experience.
Join Us:
We invite you to explore our foundational Section, where curiosity is sparked, friendships are formed, and a love for learning begins. Together, let’s lay the foundation for a bright future!
Preparatory Stage
At our school, Grades 3 to 5 mark an exciting time of growth, learning, and leadership. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, creativity, and independence as they prepare for middle school. Our dedicated teachers provide a supportive and dynamic environment that nurtures both academic excellence and personal development.
In these grades, students delve deeper into subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies. From class 6 students are introduced skill areas like robotronics, animation, Fashion designing, Advance mechanics. They also explore technology, the arts, and physical education, helping them discover new interests and talents. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while fostering a love for learning. Skill education enhances the different learning abilities of a child. Our students also learn different skill modules prescribe by CBSE
Leadership and responsibility are key themes in Grades 3 to 5. Students take on important roles in school activities, participate in community projects, and develop skills in collaboration and communication. We believe in shaping confident, well-rounded individuals ready to take on new challenges.
We look forward to watching our students grow, learn, and thrive during these important years!
Middle Stage
The middle school stage corresponds to the 3 years in Grades 6 to 8, focusing on the development of foundational knowledge, critical thinking, and practical skills.
We at City Pride School envisions middle school as a crucial phase in a student’s education, promoting flexibility, creativity, and foundational skill-building. New approach is designed to create well-rounded learners by blending academics with practical experiences and encouraging interdisciplinary learning. With these reforms, we will play a key role in shaping students for higher education and preparing them for future careers.
Key Features of Middle School Education:
Curriculum and Pedagogy Shift
- We emphasis on experiential and inquiry-based learning.
- Subjects are integrated across disciplines, breaking silos between science, arts, and vocational education.
- We focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Introduction of Vocational Education
- Vocational education is introduced as part of the curriculum from Grade 6 onwards.
- Students participate in hands-on projects, internships, or apprenticeships with local artisans or industries, promoting skill-based learning.
Coding and Technology Integration
- Computational thinking and coding is introduced in middle school to enhance technological literacy.
- Students explore the basics of programming, and technology applications in various fields.
Language Learning
- We emphasizes a multilingual approach, with at least two languages being taught.
- Students learn subjects in their mother tongue or regional language wherever possible, to improve comprehension and cognitive development.
Holistic and Skill Development
- Equal importance is given to arts, sports, and life skills alongside academics.
- Co-curricular and extracurricular activities are integrated into the curriculum, promoting students' physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Assessment Reforms
- Assessments are focus on competency-based learning, with an emphasis on conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization.
- Formative assessments (continuous evaluation) are prioritized, with less focus on high-stakes exams.
- Report cards reflect holistic progress, covering academics, skills, extracurricular activities
Inclusion and Equity
- Special focus on bridging the digital divide and ensuring inclusive education for children from marginalized sections.
- We implement remedial instruction and individualized support for students struggling with certain subjects.
Secondary stage
At City Pride School we believe in empowering students with a holistic education that goes beyond textbooks. Our CBSE curriculum for Classes IX to XII is designed to help students excel academically while preparing them for real-world challenges. We emphasize practical learning, career exposure, and social responsibility, ensuring our students are well-equipped for the future. The school follows the prescribed CBSE syllabus for std IX and X. The students can opt for Marathi, Hindi, Sanskrit, or German as their second language. Students have the option to choose IT as the 6th subject.
We offer PCM, Physics, Chemistry, Math, English, and Informatics Practices as subjects for std XI-XII.
State-of-the-Art Labs: Our modern science laboratories are equipped with the latest technology, ensuring students receive a top-tier practical learning experience.
The school can boast about the various well-equipped TINKERING skills – Labs like Robotronics, Advanced Mechanics, Animation and Fashion Designing provide valuable insights to the students while choosing their careers later.
Comprehensive Exam Preparation: Along with regular classes, we conduct mock board exams and practical exam, and personalized attention to help students excel in their final exams.
Focus on Holistic Development: We ensure that our students develop not just academically but also grow into responsible, confident individuals with the ability to lead in any field. Hobby clubs , the Eloquest programme ensure that students get a robust platform to showcase their talents.
Our commitment to academic excellence, combined with opportunities for real-world experience and personal growth, ensures that you are prepared for life’s biggest challenges and opportunities.
Our Unique Offerings for Class 11 & 12 CBSE Science Students:
- Social Awareness Initiatives : We still value of social responsibility through various initiatives by conducting tree plantation and cleanliness drive fostering environmental consciousness and contributing to a greener future
- Career Fair for Exposure to Future Opportunities : Understanding the importance of early career planning, City Pride School organizes Annual Career Fairs exclusively for Class IX TO XII students. This event includes Industry Experts and Alumni Interactions: Students meet successful professionals from various fields—engineering, IT, Designing and Architecture, Data science and more. University Representatives: Representatives from top universities and colleges offer guidance on admissions, courses, and career paths. This exposure helps students make informed decisions about their future and explore diverse career options.
- Internships : At City Pride School we bridge the gap between education and industry by offering Internships Students can take part in internships with reputed organizations, hospitals, companies, factories etc during their vacations, gaining valuable insights into real-world work environments.
- Soft Skills Development Sessions : In today’s competitive world, technical skills alone are not enough. We provide Soft Skills Training to help students excel in every aspect of life.
Communication Skills : Sessions on public speaking, presentation skills, and writing to improve students' ability to express themselves clearly.
Leadership and Teamwork : Workshops on leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork, critical for both academic and professional success.
Time Management and Stress Handling : We offer guidance on managing time effectively, especially during exams, and coping strategies to handle academic pressure.
Our goal is to produce confident, well-rounded individuals ready to tackle the challenges of higher education and the professional world.