Best Middle Schools in Chennai | Billabong Kelambakkam

Grades 5 to 10

The middle school of BHIS-K is the place where students are transitioned from young learners to informed and matured learners who will step into senior and senior secondary school to prepare for their lives after school.

The middle school curriculum follows the CBSE pattern of education where students learn English, Tamil or Hindi (2nd Language), 3rd Language, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, ICT and Value Education. However, the approach of the Primary School where an integrated method of 21st century core learnings is taken to the next higher level in the middle school. The continued strengthening of language and numeracy helps the child build the love for science and social sciences.

We believe that every learning can be related to the world outside and in middle school we help the children learn by experiencing their surroundings with the learnings. Every subject will have several projects and activities to demonstrate the learning area and not only learn individually but as a group.

The middle school is also a place to build upon the values that a child gathers from parents and elders and teachers in the school so as to practice them with their peer group of friends. Value Education is emphasized in the middle school and children are assessed not only in academics but also the values that they practice in school.

Assessment of students are further enhanced by using projects and portfolio assessments so that they learn not as children but as adults managing the performance of a group and not only themselves.

Students Enthralled by Chandrayaan-3

Grades 8-10 captivated during live launch viewing and discussions. 🚀🌕 Exploring India’s moon mission and igniting passion for space exploration! 🌌 #Chandrayaan3 #SpaceExploration

The anticipation was palpable as students from grades 8-10 gathered in the Grade 10 classroom, brimming with enthusiasm to witness the live telecast of Chandrayaan-3’s launch on 14th July 2023 at 2:00 PM. Engaging discussions and a questionnaire session preceded the event, diving into the details of Chandrayaan 1, 2, and the much-awaited Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. The students exhibited a profound interest in space and technological advancements, proudly displaying their patriotism as the countdown began. Their excitement soared as they erupted in cheers and applause upon the successful launch. Chandrayaan-3’s mission to achieve a soft lunar landing near the Moon’s south pole and deploy a rover for scientific exploration further fueled their curiosity and admiration for India’s space endeavors, fostering a deeper understanding of spacecraft-related terminology and igniting their scientific temperament.

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Zero Shadow Day

A Marvel of Nature! Students from grades 3-12 observe the intriguing phenomenon, learning about the Earth’s tilt and its impact on shadows. 🌞🌍 #ZeroShadowDay #ScienceWonder

Zero Shadow Day is a fascinating natural occurrence that unveils the beauty of Earth’s axial tilt. Happening twice a year for regions between +23.5 and -23.5 degrees latitude, this phenomenon demonstrates the Sun being directly overhead at noon, resulting in no shadows being cast on the ground. This celestial event is intricately linked to Earth’s tilt of 23.5 degrees, causing the Sun’s declination to match the latitude of these areas during Uttarayan and Dakshinayan. On 18th August 2023, students from grades 3 to 12 gathered at the football ground to witness this mesmerizing spectacle. As the Sun reached its zenith, their shadows gradually diminished, sparking excitement and curiosity among the students. It was a valuable educational experience, allowing them to grasp the fascinating connection between Earth’s tilt and the absence of shadows during this unique event.

Fireless Cooking Delights

A Feast for Palates and Creativity!✨ Billabong’s culinary competition showcased young chefs flaunting their skills, turning bread and fruits into culinary masterpieces. 🔥🚫 From flavorful presentations to top-notch creativity, each dish was a testament to talent and innovation. 🌟 #FirelessCooking #CulinaryCreativity

The ‘Fireless Cooking Competition’ at Billabong was a delightful culinary spectacle, proving that great food doesn’t always need heat. The event buzzed with excitement and creativity as students from grades 5 to 11 showcased their culinary skills in crafting mouth-watering dishes. With grade 5 and 6 students preparing fruit salads and grade 10 and 11 students innovating with bread as the main ingredient, the competition offered a diverse display of talent. The aim was to nurture creativity, decision-making, and culinary expertise among students, fostering a passion for the culinary arts. The dishes presented were a testament to the contestants’ ingenuity, featuring a blend of unique flavors, impeccable presentation, and top-notch ingredients. Judges commended the contestants for their creativity, applauding their ability to think beyond convention and create innovative, delicious dishes.

Make Learning More Engaging

Unlocking Learning Beyond Walls: Engaging Grade 10 students in immersive learning experiences. 🌍✨ Bringing concepts to life outside the classroom with ‘The Proposal’ play setting selection, encouraging real-world understanding and active engagement. 🎭📚 #ExperientialLearning #BeyondClassroom

Taking students beyond the classroom is like unclipping their wings. By taking learning beyond the classroom, you will find dozens of opportunities to make learning concepts, real and relevant by putting them into a more realistic context. Many concepts which seem too difficult to get a grasp of in the classroom are a lot easier to understand in the big wide world when they are set in context, and when the children are more engaged and motivated to understand and learn better.

To enhance the subject, grade 10 students were taken outside the classroom and made them choose the right setting for the play ‘The Proposal’ by Anton Chekhov. They contemplated and discussed many a place, and finally landed at the kid’s ground. The environment was so refreshing which got them into the characters for real. They were also involved in the play which made them think beyond their minds. Overall, it was a fun filling English activity for the students.