Galaxy English School | |
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Kathmandu, Bagmati Zone Nepal |
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Type | Coeducational |
Motto | Love and Service |
Established | 1986 |
Principal | Mrs.Geeta Rana |
Headteacher | Navin Gurung |
Number of students | 2500 approx |
Nickname | G.P.S./Galaxy |
Information | +977-01-4411362 +977-01-4410076. Fax: +977-1-4416989 |
Website | www |
Galaxy Public School is located in Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal and schools over 2,500 students. Established in 1986, this school was awarded the "Best School of the Nation" twice. It offers education across levels of Kindergarten to School Leaving Certificate level, along with 10+2 in Science and Commerce specialization.
The school aims to introduce a broader and more balanced curriculum to enable all pupils to develop the qualities and skills needed in adult life. The school provides support to the students who are excellent at Science and Technology, Social services and Culture & Sports by developing various skills and imparting knowledge.It prepares students for the S.L.C. Examinations and the Higher Secondary Examinations. In other sections of the school, the school follows its own curriculum which has been designed to meet the needs of students.
A common curriculum made up of Moral Education, English, Nepali, Mathematics, science, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Art & Craft and Computer Studies is taught in all the other classes. Pre-school consists of two levels: Prep I and Prep II. The minimum age for admission into Prep I is 3 + years. For Prep II it is 4 + years. Informal education is imparted to students in the pre-school. The children are made to do a lot of oral work, indulge in various kinds of activities, play games, do simple practicals, go for excursions, and observe different things and phenomenon. Teachers use several audio-visual aids in order to demonstrate the lessons. The aim of the curriculum at this stage is to make children creative and innovative. To develop good toilet habits, to encourage children to eat healthy foods and to make them aware of the benefits of good health. The Kindergarten school is of one year. The minimum age for admission to this class is 5+ years. Formal education stars from this class. Apart from oral work, activities, games, practicals and excursions children are introduced to subjects like English, Nepali, Maths, Science, Social Studies and Computer Studies.
The Primary School consists of classes 1 to 5. In addition to oral work, activities, games, practicals, excursions etc., students are taught subjects like English, Nepali, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Studies, Moral Science, General Knowledge and Health Education. They are taught gymnastics and swimming. Co-curricular activities such as singing, dance and instrumental music are taught.
The Lower Secondary School consists of classes 6 to 8. Besides English, Nepali, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Studies, Moral Science, General Knowledge, the students are introduced to advanced level Mathematics and E. P. H. (Environment Health & Population) Co-curricular activities also includes Club activities.