Each classroom houses a large area and is designed such that every student
gets the teacher’s maximum individual attention.
There are 50 classrooms for regular teaching and a number of other rooms
like the Audio-Visual room and Resource room to facilitate better learning.
Well-ventilated with huge windows, they offer the right atmosphere for
learning. The white boards and bulletin boards placed at vantage points,
make learning easier and interesting. In addition each classroom is provided
with stands for flip charts.
The strength of each class is kept at a manageable level and the comfortable
furniture adds to the ambience of the classroom.
Computer education is an integral part of the curriculum at National Public
School, Bangalore. The state-of the art computer laboratory with 100 systems
is very popular with the students. Students are trained to learn the latest
software applications and programming languages. The school offers computer
education from Grade I to Grade XII. The highly qualified teachers impart
the knowledge of computers and fully equip the students for the challenges
of the computer age.
A dedicated broadband Internet connection in the Lab provides Internet
access to source the websites for educational materials. Computer sessions
and Internet access are monitored and supervised by computer teachers
who aid and guide the children through the sessions. In computer education,
emphasis is on concept formation rather than merely providing information.
At primary and middle level, the students are trained to use computers
with focus on application software like Picture Maker, Logo and Paint.
They are also trained to use MS-Office applications like MS-Word, MS-Excel,
MS-Power Point, MS-Front Page and Flash. Students are given hands-on experience
to work on this software. Secondary school students are introduced to
hardcore programming through object-oriented programming language C++,
Visual Basic and Web Designing.
Computer Science prescribed by the CBSE is offered as an optional subject
to students at the Senior Secondary level.
The audio-visual room is extensively used by the faculty and the students
to make presentations. To ensure long-term retention of what is taught,
the school uses Power Point presentations to hone student skills and encourage
student-teacher interaction.
The Computer Aided Teaching sessions hold a special place at NPS, Rajajinagar,
which give our students the winning edge in a competitive world. Students
have the pleasure of learning various topics with the help of computers.
A research-oriented approach is encouraged and frequent analysis of projects
help students to orient themselves with the rapidly changing requirements
of the world outside.
The Digital Classroom, with the help of the Smart Board, allows teachers to provide an innovative environment for learning to the students. They plan interesting and interactive digital lessons aided by direct access to the Internet, thereby expanding the boundaries of learning.
The Science Lab at National Public School, Bangalore, provides an atmosphere
of
experiencing and learning science . The Science lab also provides an open
environment for students to experiment and do research work. Under the
professional guidance and assistance given by our science teachers, students
are also encouraged to exhibit their innovative powers by developing samples
and models. Our
Science lab is highly sophisticated and fully equipped to meet the curriculum
requirements for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. We have separate workstations
for Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
There are numerous preserved biological specimens to observe and study,
widening the exposure of students to the world of Biology.
The students from middle school too use the science lab
and get a hands on experience. The state of the art equipment for Physics
allows students to perform experiments and study various principles and
laws. The facilities and wide range of chemicals and apparatus allow the
students a hands-on experience in learning Chemistry.
The library is the main resource center for the students and the faculty
at National Public School, Rajajinagar. The library is located on the
ground floor of the main building, with a seating capacity of over 150.
Collection:
The vast collection of over 15,000 volumes is mainly comprised of textbooks,
reference books, fiction titles, periodicals and audiovisual material
like CDs and VCDs. Separate areas house the collection of syllabus-based
textbooks (according to classes), the fiction titles (primary and secondary)
as also the periodicals and the audio visual materials
Textbook collection:
Syllabus-based textbooks from different authors help the students to self-study
the subject in greater detail and also help the teachers to teach the
subjects from different angles and give extra information on any given
topic.
Fiction collection:
A large number of fiction titles by leading authors such as Roald Dahl,
Enid Blyton are available for the primary section and authors such as
Robin Cook, Arthur Clarke, Ruskin Bond, etc are available for the Senior
sections.
Reference books:
A collection of nearly 2000 titles inclusive of Encyclopedias, dictionaries,
atlases, thesaurus etc. are available to the students and the teachers
for their day to day teaching and assignment work.
Periodicals:
The library subscribes to nearly 30 periodicals inclusive of 2 national
daily newspapers. Children's magazines as well as subject-based journals
are used well by students and teachers alike.
Teachers’ Resources:
Reference titles assisting the teachers in their teaching as well as in
preparing their study material and worksheets are available in the school
library. Latest foreign publications in different subjects help the teachers
to update their knowledge.
 Audio
Visual Materials:
Many CDs comprising of nursery rhymes, story telling aids and other titles
for primary classes are available for the teachers. The faculty members
also use subject based CDs in science as well as mathematics as an aid
to their classroom teaching. Globes, geometry boxes, large sized books
and flap books are also other teaching aids stocked in the library.
Reading Programme for Grades 1 to 6
This special reading programme encourages the children to read the recommended
library books. A book review of a few lines is prepared by the student
after reading every book which is put up on the bulletin board.
A spacious indoor auditorium with a seating capacity of 700 people is
a feather in the cap of our institution.
A well-equipped Math Lab at NPS, Rajajinagar, provides students with the
opportunity to have fun with numbers.
It creates a challenging atmosphere for students to put their mathematical
abilities to test and enhances their analytical, reasoning and lateral
thinking through various games and activities. We instill and develop
the observation skills among students to derive formulae.
In the Math Lab, games are organized, models made, quizzes conducted,
projects exhibited, all learning process done through practical means.
For classes 1 to 8, experiments are done based on the concepts dealt in
the syllabus. Various kits are designed and they are used to derive the
formulae. For classes 9 and 10, students work on 20 different math experiments,
which are given by NCERT syllabus. They are also marked on the Math Lab
activities.
The spacious art room at National Public School, Rajajinagar,
helps to unleash the creative streak in students and the soothing ambience
makes it a much sought after room. Art plays a vital role in the all-round
development of the students towards moulding the thought process and values
of life.
The Art Department at NPS, Rajajinagar, is committed
to the cause of nurturing creative thinking and artistic growth, through
inspirational instruction and a structured, goal-oriented curriculum.
Creativity is an inborn quality in children. Teachers guide and encourage
them to explore and exhibit their hidden talent and artistic potential
from the budding stages to develop as blooming artists. 
Art Education in the pre-primary classes begins with
learning and identifying different colours. The foundation course at the
Primary school level is based on encouraging students to explore drawing
skills, understand the theory of colours and colouring concepts, to get
acquainted with the usage of various colouring material, while practicing
the art of blending colours.
The core activity at the Secondary School level is designed
to enhance the visual knowledge of perspective drawings, to produce skillful
2D and 3D sketches and illustrations with creative applications of pencil, 
colour and paint techniques.
The study of Art culminates at the Senior-Secondary level
providing a platform to demonstrate the knowledge acquired over the years
in appreciating the role-play of ‘line’, ‘shape’,
‘light’, ‘texture’, ‘balance’, ‘harmony’,
‘contrast’, ‘rhythm’, ‘tone’, ‘emphasis’,
‘span’ and above all ‘colours.
The designing skill is evident in the various posters,
props and models created for all annual events and fests, displaying an
artistic touch of excellence.
The language room provides an opportunity for students to work on their listening comprehension as well as to enjoy documentaries and educational programs. This room is also witness to short skits, role-play and other language related activities. The language room also exhibits various literary activities conducted during the year in the form of posters, book reviews and booklets about relevant topics.
Children hone their skills in music as a part of varied activities conducted within the school and without. The music room has been used to perfect many a performance - be it a song for the school assembly, invocation for programs, the school song for the graduation or a tune for an inter-school competition. The highly skilled and experienced music teachers - both Indian and Western make the music classes vibrant and interactive.
Replete with materials for activities which are an extension of their lessons, students of primary classes engage in thought-provoking simple games in the Resource Room. Models, picture cards and text cards open avenues for group discussions and extended learning. Resources are available for all subjects - Social Science, General Science, English, Hindi, etc.
Colorful, eco-friendly toys greet the tiny-tots in this room. In this informal atmosphere, the students enjoy their down-time with educational toys - learning even while playing!!
As a part of holistic development in students, NPS Rajajinagar has included yoga in the curriculum. A qualified yoga teacher takes the students of Class I-XII through the nuances of deep breathing, meditation and relevant asanas. Yoga helps students improve concentration, increase immunity and contribute towards better health and fitness.
At National Public School, Rajajinagar, when the student
feels unwell or a little ill at ease, they are allowed to use the health
center.
A tranquil atmosphere is provided there with basic first-aid
facility.
In case of immediate attention, qualified teachers are
available to attend and nurse the students in the health center.
The faculty ensures that utmost care is taken till the
parents are informed.
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