Vision
To create a global learning center that focuses and specializes in academic and intellectual capabilities of students from the age of 3 and 4.
A child-centred learning environment that blends Montessori play-way methods with a strong academic foundation — nurturing curiosity, confidence and holistic development.
Established in 1966, as a Child Development Centre for the observation purpose of the UG/PG students of Home Science Department.
The Southern Indian Education Trust Nursery and Primary School is the “The Dream” of our late Chairman Hajani Fathima Akthar Saheba, wife of Janab Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed Sahib, our Founder.
The foundation tablet for the S.I.E.T Nursery School, which was initially started as Child Development and Family Relationship Laboratory, was laid by the Hon’ble Sri.M.Bhakthavatsalam B.A, B.L., Chief Minister of Madras on 26th Feb 1964. It was declared open by Prof. Mr. Humayun Kabir, Ex-Union Minister, Govt. of India on 9th Sep. 1966.
The Nursery School was originally started as a Child Development Laboratory, for the students of B.Sc., and M.Sc. Human Science to observe the children in the Nursery School as part of their practical work.
The S.I.E.T. Nursery and Primary School began with 40 children, 20 students in L.K.G. and 20 students in U.K.G. with two teachers. The strength of our Nursery school kept steadily increasing with a total of 120 children (60 students in L.K.G. and 60 students in U.K.G). Five Montessori trained teachers are engaged to teach the children, and they are assisted by four non teaching staff.
Since 2005, S.I.E.T. Nursery School has been recognized by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu under the supervision of the District Elementary Educational Officer of Chennai.
To create a global learning center that focuses and specializes in academic and intellectual capabilities of students from the age of 3 and 4.
Our mission is to prepare children for future learning by instilling core values, encouraging exploration, and promoting positive relationships. Through play-based and experiential learning, we focus on the all-round development of every child.
A combination of Montessori (play way method) and kindergarten method of teaching is imparted to the children. Written work is also given equal importance in their syllabus. The main purpose is to stimulate the child’s enthusiasm to learn. A child is trained to work through his individual cycle of routine activities and to also think independently. He is allowed to make his own choice and decisions.
To instill the concepts taught in an effective way, charts, posters & pictures are made by the teachers.
The Nursery also makes use of the Audio Systems & Television to emphasize on Phonetics, Vocabulary & Language Skills in the form of stories and rhymes. Peg boards, puzzles & dominos etc. are used to improve the muscular dexterity through sensory motor modalities.
A balanced approach combining play-way learning, structured routines and written work — building independence and enthusiasm.
Audio-visual tools support phonetics, vocabulary and communication, reinforced through stories and rhymes.
Thoughtfully designed spaces enable safe play, meaningful observation, hands-on learning and supportive routines.
There is a one-way screen provided for the students, to observe the various activities of the Pre-School Children, viz. playing, eating, classroom teaching, socializing and their overall development. The children are observed unobtrusively by the students of the B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., & Ph.D. courses.
The Nursery School has spacious classrooms to accommodate 60 students in L.K.G. and 60 students in U.K.G. Each student is provided with a separate chair which is made specifically to suit the height of the children.
A huge corridor and spacious classrooms are provided for indoor activities for children. There is a doll-corner, a study corner, science corner, book corner, a dining area, a bedroom and a living room. Dolls are provided to show the various personalities like the father, mother and baby. The response of the children can be observed through this doll corner.
The Post Graduate students of M.Phil & Ph.D courses are provided with opportunities to hone their skills in curriculum development, teaching methodologies, physical, motor, intellectual, emotional and social development of the children, behavioral problems and eating habits.
There is a spacious playground which is covered with good quality sea sand, for the safety of the children during outdoor play. To improve the physical, motor, and social skills of the children, it is equipped with slides, merry go round, monkey ladder, jungle gymnasium, sea-saw & swing etc.
There is a well-ventilated dining area, comprising of tables and chairs of miniature stature to suit the height of the children. Each child is provided with a separate chair while dining. The children’s likes and dislikes in their eating habits, and their ability to eat without spilling, ability to share, to socialize, ability to use the dustbins are monitored.
To cultivate the habit of reading, referencing etc., a small library is also provided in the Nursery School. There are about 100 books of rhymes, stories, numbers, puzzles and alphabets & about 25 CDs of Nursery Rhymes & songs for the children.
Children are provided with Bisleri packaged drinking water to ensure safe, clean, and hygienic drinking water at all times.
It is due to the untiring efforts & dedication of our Beloved Founder, late Mr. Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed & his illustrious wife, Our first Chairman, Late Fathima Akthar Saheba, that we have the Nursery School, where children have an advantage of studying in an environment, befitting the status of the institutions, besides having access to most modern system of education & training.
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