Physical education and sport is important to the holistic development of students.The school adopts a structured curriculum for Physical Education as laid down by the norms of International Primary Curriculum that is interwoven with the framework of curricular learning. A host of indoor and outdoor games and activities enhance interdisciplinary learning leading to a sound mind in a sound body.

Alpha International School offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports activities such as Yoga, Basketball, Football, Handball, Skating, and Athletics. The colourful multi play equipment exclusively for the tiny tots is a source of attraction to all the preschool learners. The colourfully structured playpen located by the school entrance serves to provide physical training to children. Installed in a secure zone and designed to ensure safety, the play area is indeed the most engaging spot for the tiny tot’s school life at Alpha.

MUSIC

Creativity and artistic skill development is another focus area at Alpha. Students are taught, trained and exposed to Indian and western music, vocal and instrumental, by qualified teachers. Participation in music provides a unique opportunity for literacy preparation. Whether the children are singing, playing, or listening, teachers direct them to listen and hear in new ways which exercises their aural discrimination. At AIS, students are given opportunity to practise vocal music and an instrument of their choice (keyboard/recorder/guitar) during the school hours, under experts in the field. Students who have a keen interest and good potential are hand picked to form the school choir. There are separate choir teams for Juniors and Seniors and they represent the school in the Inter school Music Competitions. Selected students are also trained to be a part of the school band.

DANCE

Young children express themselves through dance. To build confidence to face audience and to encourage them to develop interest, flexibility and rhythm they are trained by field experts. Introducing dance to children, at a young age, supports creativity, socialisation, cognitive connections and physical coordination. It also helps improve range of motion, stamina and strength. The movements in dance also help improve balance, coordination and posture. Children learn to appreciate art and culture when exposed to the unique dance forms enjoyed in countries around the world. At AIS, students are exposed to various forms of dance - Classical Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Folk, Western, Hip Hop Disco etc. by trained faculty. Students are given opportunities to perform in the various school functions and celebrations.

THEATRE

To be successful in a highly competitive world, our children need to be confident and articulate. Through drama, children learn to express themselves better, relate to their peers and develop essential life skills. Experts from the field of theatre deliver lessons in accordance to Alpha’s structured curriculum that is progressive at each grade. Students are encouraged to express themselves through theatre and to improve their self-confidence, self-esteem and proficiency in language. AIS joins hands with Helen O’Grady International, the world’s largest developmental drama programme, with the objective to develop Creativity, Spontaneity, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Social skills, English Language skills, Presentation skills, Public Speaking skills, Problem Solving abilities, Imagination, Team building and Collaboration. The programme also encourages whole-hearted participation and culminates in students presenting a scripted production at the end of each academic year.

ARTS AND CRAFT

Students are given an opportunity to cultivate and develop the creativity in them. They are exposed to different genres of art and a wide variety of craftwork during school hours. This helps develop the fine motor skills, increase dexterity, improves hand-eye coordination, boost self esteem, encourage self-expression as well as promotes innovation and creativity. The well-lit walls and corridors of AIS celebrate the free expression of the Alphians. The craft works of our students are ‘high on demand’ products during the Annual Carnival - Jamboree. Our students have bagged National level awards and certificates for Drawing and Painting. They have also received a wide range of appreciation in various Inter school competitions.

FIELD TRIPS

At Alpha, the philosophy of experiential learning is put into practice in the form of outdoor and on-site learning activities that are interfaced with the curriculum. Field trips with clear objectives in mind give the students a chance to immerse in real world experiences and connect varied real-life situations to classroom learning. Multiple objectives suitable for three or four curricular subjects are combined while planning for a field trip. A minimum of one field trip per term per class is planned every year.

Children need to be engaged in activities beyond academics, which help enhance their personality and develop their skills, which in the later years manifest as Career and Life Skill. At Alpha, grade I & II students enjoy being a part of the Young Fiddler’s Club every first and fourth Saturday. The various clubs for grades III –V include music, cookery, writing, speaking, drawing, painting and crafts.

COOKERY CLUB (SPICES)

The club aims to encourage students to bring out the hidden chef within them. It allows them to explore the art of cooking, to learn the importance of food presentation and helps develop students’ knowledge on intake of balanced meals, and basic food hygiene, which are skills that come in handy for a lifetime.

WRITER’S CLUB & ORATOR'S CLUBS (GRAPHEMES & VOICES)

Writer’s and Orator’s clubs are a platform for students to cultivate innovative writing in a variety of topics and to open up and cultivate public speaking. These clubs also help inculcate a habit of reading newspapers and watching educational programmes on the television that contribute to developing a repertoire of general knowledge. These clubs also enable students to respond spontaneously and actively contribute to any discussion.

HERITAGE CLUB (SANSKRITI)

While being up to date with technology and modern education, children today need to learn to appreciate culture and traditional values. The Heritage Club gives scope to gain knowledge about cultural values, as an effort to sensitise students to respect the differences in culture.

ECO CLUB (CLEAN & GREEN FINGERS)

At AIS students are given ample opportunities to explore mother nature and its bounties. Children with green fingers are given the opportunity to quench their fingers itch by involving in gardening activities. They are further educated to preserve the earth by involving them in various projects related to conserving nature.

SEWING CLUB (CROITERS)

Sewing, an essential life skill has become a forgotten art. AIS in order to empower the students and enrich their lives has made this life skill a part of their option in club activities.

To create environmental sensitivity , scientific reasoning and to imbibe leadership skills which would make the learning holistic students are trained in uniformed groups such as Scouts Guides and Junior Red Cross. The Scouts and Guides is an all in one programme with diverse activities, ranging from tent-pitching to arts and crafts. To instill the values of integrity, respect, care and responsibility, Alphians are inducted into Scouts & Guides and Junior Red Cross movements in their secondary school level. This would mould them into well rounded adults and leaders of tomorrow. Camps are arranged annually to help enhance students’ learning process and to remain connected with their path.

Children from an early age (Grade I) onwards are taught to serve the community selflessly in the form of Social Empowerment through Work and Action (SEWA). Opportunities are created to sensitise children about people who are less privileged and create awareness of every individual’s duties and responsibilities towards society, country, and environment.All the students are encouraged to make meaningful contributions to the local and global issues and do community service, in accordance to their age, in the effort to make them responsible global citizens of tomorrow.

These add on programmes, besides the regular curriculum, are not for sheer embellishment for the school but to ignite the minds of our students, for this journey of lifelong learning.

At AIS we celebrate 5 major school events - Sports day - SURGE , Carnival - JAMBOREE, Annual day - AURA, the Science & Art exhibition and the KG Graduation day.

Alpha spots and nurtures leadership qualities in students. Each student in primary is allotted to one of the four houses Spartan(Red), Olympian(Blue),Titan(Green) and Trojan(Yellow). The chosen student leaders of each house, Head Boy and Head Girl, Sports Captain and Asst. Sports Captain form the Students’ council. The badges for the selected leaders are given in the Investiture ceremony. The leaders are motivated to take responsibility for helping in maintaining discipline, assisting in school events and help juniors in their tasks, with the support and guidance of teachers.

Investiture ceremony is closely followed by Primary annual sports day and then the KG Annual Sports Day “Surge”. Every year a mascot is chosen which has significance with the year’s common theme.The selection of mascot is done by the students in the expression through art. Sports day for children has proved to enhance mental and physical development, as well as social skills. In Sports Day, students participate in various kinds of sports and games enthusiastically with the cooperation of parents and teachers. As a result, students come to realise the value of cooperation and team spirit.

We have a gala celebration of our Carnival Jamboree in the first term. The festive mood sweeps the crowd of parents and students. Children and parents enjoy the games and food stalls and have a fun time in the workshops arranged for them. The proceeds from the carnival goes to the teachers benefit fund.

The Science & Art exhibition gives ample opportunity for showcasing students potential both as young scientists and artists.

The Annual Day Aura is celebrated with grandeur,showcasing all the talents that are honed throughout the year by the experts.

The KG Graduation Day marks the grand finale for the academic year with the tiny tots stepping with pride into the primary school.

Festivals like Diwali and Pongal are celebrated exposing students not only to the Indian traditions and culture but also messages these celebrations leave behind. On the eve of Diwali all learners witness fire safety drill creating awareness regarding fire safety precautions to be followed especially while bursting crackers.

Christmas marks great festivities. All class rooms are decorated and our Christmas day is celebrated with the Christmas tree, Carols, Santa Claus and nativity play spreading the spirit of Christmas. The Christmas message is shared by a special guest. Students enjoy sharing the joy of Christmas with the less privileged. They perform for them, spend time one on one with them and distribute the stationery items, biscuits and hand over the contributions made by our parents in kind like rice, sugar and oil. This sensitises them to face some realities in life. The teachers also celebrate Christmas with the Christmas message shared by a special guest.

In the rest of the celebrations during the year, the choice moments KG kids enjoy with their grandparents on Grandparents day. specially preparing greeting cards, and collages for them. Watching their grandparents play games and engage in activities with them made them value their relationship.

During Teachers day students give a special treat to the teachers. They felicitate teachers and wish them with specially made greeting cards. Primary students take special efforts to treat all teachers to a cultural extravaganza. The parents wonderfully organize the event with a lot of enthusiasm. Several competitions and club activities are conducted for all the classes. Teachers also perform variety entertainment programme.

Independence Day and Republic Day are celebrated with great honour and patriotism. Students sing and dance to patriotic songs, perform skits and and speak about the importance of the day.