Philosophy
Guru Nanak Public School & Junior College is a co-educational English medium school following SSC / HSC syllabus in Pune. It is a Sikh minority and private (unaided)institution. It is named after Guru Nanak Devji, the founder of Sikhism and the first Guru of the Sikhs. Guru Nanak Devji's mission was to emancipate the world and free the people from its darkness. His belief of bringing about universal brotherhood, developing a sense of self-esteem, selflessly serving others, caring for the humanity, sharing and uplifting the underprivileged runs deep in our veins.
Keeping in mind its principles, the school promises an inclusive, multicultural and a healthy environment to its learners. The school dispenses equal opportunities of growing and learning to all the students coming from different backgrounds. The school very well takes care of the underprivileged children by providing them with free education. The school also has a separate wing for preparing students through National Institute of Open School.
The institute strictly adheres to its principles of providing top-notch education and a plethora of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for a holistic development of each and every child entrusted to it. Due importance is given to physical education and sports which induces a healthy lifestyle among the students. Utmost care is taken in imbibing moral values and inculcating core elements in the students so that they become responsible citizens with a scientific temper. Hence, proving to be a great asset to the nation.
A learner-centered approach is adopted at Guru Nanak Public School & Junior College. Focusing on its major goal of providing a holistic education, the school has a team of highly qualified, trained and experienced teachers appointed for the varied subjects taught at school. The school is proud of a high percentage of teacher-retention which helps the students to develop quality emotional bond with their teachers.
Our teachers endorse an array of pedagogical skills for teaching various subjects catering to the diverse needs of students. Thus, making the learning process easy and fun. The successful teaching strategies depending upon the age of the student and his learning needs implemented at the school are the Montessori method, play-way method, project-based learning, experimental learning, technology-based learning, etc. Remedial classes are conducted regularly for students needing extra attention and help in studies for all the grades.