Page 58 - MASALA Magazine Vol.15 Issue 6

Page 58 - MASALA Magazine Vol.15 Issue 6 | August - September 2024

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Proper guidance for young students is
critical. Given the campus’ resources,
how does KIS continue to assist
students in realising their potential?
Frequently, we have parents come in to ask
us what we have to offer in terms of college
or university prospects. They are thinking
long-term goals, which is natural and
understandable. However, we don’t know
how the job market will be in 15 years, for
example, so the opportunities and outcomes
will adjust according to the time. But what
we do know is that some things won’t
change, such as character development. In
IB, we talk about approaches to learning, self-
regulation (learning to control emotions) and
research skills (taking technology and AI into
consideration), and focus on how students
think and how they question, rather than In partnership with the world-renowned Claude Harmon Academy,
memorising facts. students can have unique access to professional instruction on the
9-hole golf course attached to the school. The PGA-approved 18-
We tend to emphasise improving research
skills because we now live in a world of hole golf course at Robinswood Golf Club, is part of the broader
deep fakes and misinformation. We try to work hard on teaching Reignwood Park community. The idea here is to incorporate various
students to better understand how the world works. Moreover, we academies, like golf, with specialist instructors to support families
provide opportunities throughout the curricular and co-curricular who wish to have students excelling in sports and the performing
programmes for students to develop the skills and dispositions of arts. We see our students engaging in all sorts of activities that may
global citizens. Seeing the world from multiple perspectives helps to even give them the opportunity of receiving a university scholarship
understand different cultures. If students build a global perspective, based on their performances outside the classroom as well.
what we call ‘international-mindedness,’ they will be able to take their Our facilities at Reignwood Park provide a wide array of extracurricular
place in the world moving beyond being tolerant to understanding activities. The same is true for our boarding programme, as we plan
cultural similarities and differences. The IB curriculum and boarding weekend trips, the chance to attend classical concerts, visit national
life foster the development and practice of international-mindedness. parks, and our Passport for Life boarding curriculum, through which
We apply this to the IB and in our boarding curriculum where we teach students life skills, from cooking and sewing to learning
communication between cultures is critical. first aid, and changing a car tire. We want the students to leave here
ready for life.
In terms of improving this area, we have a dedicated guidance
counsellor in both our elementary and secondary sections. We have What makes the KIS Boarding Village experiences special?
a tracking system for students to highlight what they are passionate The first advantage of the boarding houses is that the students are
about, what they like learning about, and how they like to learn. By next door to the campus, allowing children to walk to school safely.
the time they reach the pre-university stage, they’ll have a pretty There is high visibility of everyone involved in boarding and this is
good idea of what they would like to pursue. important to create a community based upon wellbeing. We are also
What can be considered the most exciting facility for fortunate to access the school’s facilities in the evening, which makes
students? activities even more varied and convenient. The boys and girls are
We think what is going to excite the students when they first come in separate houses with their own common rooms on the ground
in is the ‘wow factor.’ KIS Reignwood Park looks like a university floor, and a larger quiet space that serves as a dedicated study area.
campus. Even the students currently in boarding are excited to return Another benefit is that our teachers are in a separate set of houses
and continue their student lives on campus. But our hope is to use just outside the boarding village and will supervise homework and
these facilities as a canvas for building and nurturing relationships. tutor the children in the evenings and weekends.
Ultimately, we want them to enjoy each other’s company and have On the upper floors of our boarding houses, we have the students’
a positive experience with their teachers. Hopefully, they convey rooms. For all ages, we emphasise the importance of building
their excitement and experiences to others who may be interested friendships. Each room has its own separate bathroom and shower
in enrolling at KIS Reignwood Park. area, similar to the ensuite layout in a hotel. Children don’t have
to worry about waiting in long lines, privacy issues, and other
Equally exciting is the school’s new sports complex, which is
spectacular. There are four basketball courts with a seating capacity inconveniences.
of 1,700. Above the courts, you will see a mezzanine-level running track. Next to boarding is our pavilion which houses the catering. Our
All the buildings have air conditioning and an air filtration system, in catering standards are excellent. From food to beverages, for every
case we receive harmful pollution. On the other end of the building, meal, there is an impressive menu that keeps students coming back
there are three pools, a 25-metre and a 50-metre competition pool for more. And it doesn’t stop there, as the students will also enjoy
with fixed seating and a pool for learners. We are ready to facilitate playing pool, air hockey, table tennis, and much more. The proximity
all types of sports and competitions. Additionally, we have two full- of all the school facilities is key to making things more comfortable
length, natural grass, FIFA regulation-size outdoor football pitches. and safer for everyone. It’s truly a home away from home.

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