PHILOSOPHY & OBJECTIVES
Philosophy:
“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open mind.”
– Malcolm S. Forbes.
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
– The Buddha
“Having a wider heart and mind is more important than having a larger house”.
– Cheng Yen
“Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.”
– J. W. von Goethe
Oxford English School seeks to educate young people to the highest of fully-recognised international standards in a broad-minded community of learning, and to make them aware both of their personal responsibilities and their duty to others.
Oxford English School offers education to children from Chidambaram and its suburb communities. The education programmes are based on the National Curriculum of India and the schools endeavour to meet the needs of the whole child in order for them to fulfill their potential in academic, social, emotional, cultural and physical development. This is achieved through a balanced curriculum that contains a blend of both traditional values and modern technology. Emphasis on the individual is actively encouraged and supported by ethos that is caring, respectful and tolerant of differences in abilities, needs, cultures and religions.
Objectives:
Oxford English School is committed to:
- " Teaching the students to appreciate other cultures and to be aware of the needs and values of others."
- " Teaching students that all people are equal regardless of race, gender, colour and religion."
- " To help each student achieve the highest academic standards and reach their potential at their individual ability level. To instil confidence in students about their ability and pride in their achievements."
- " To promote a balanced curriculum that caters for students' physical, social, emotional and cultural development."
- " Teaching with an interactive approach to learning, within a stimulated, structured environment to ensure that we promote a sense of self-worth, self-esteem and confidence in our students."
- " Provide a high standard English medium education with breadth, balance, depth, coherence and relevance."
- " Help students become proficient in English language in order to enable cross-cultural interaction and opportunities for peaceful conflict resolution amid peer group."
Oxford English School Philosophy and Objectives will guide our work in fulfilling our vision of becoming a leading CBSC Syllabus school in Chidambaram and achieving excellence in education and promoting consistent values throughout our community.
