“Kids prosper best with a broad curriculum that celebrates their various talents, not just a small range of them.” – Sir Ken Robinson

Multi-faceted learning has become the need of the hour. Students are storehouses of creativity and raw talent that waits to be tapped. HPS endeavours to provide its students with a conducive environment which caters to the holistic development of the child’s personality. A wide array of co-curricular activities are made available for the students to choose from. They are encouraged to opt for such activities that bring out their innate artistry. Besides, these activities act as stress busters giving students an opportunity to release pent up emotions.

They teach children to be compassionate. Students discover themselves, get to know their strengths, imbibe the value of teamwork, have fun, make new friends, as well as learn new skills. HPS nurtures its budding geniuses, shaping them and giving them wings to fly. It equips them to soar and scale those heights that await those who dare.

Public Speaking gives students an opportunity to overcome their shyness and speak extempore on any given topic. It helps develop confidence, enhance general knowledge, improve grammatical errors and express views openly in front of an audience. Every week, each child is given the chance to speak and express themselves. Their capabilities improves with each performance. Students are eager to speak and take turns. Hesitant students do take some time but make a sincere effort to participate which is surely a sign of positive growth in the area of speaking publicly

Art creates skills like interpretation of the given topic, reasoning, expression of views on a topic, concentration and teamwork. Thus the child becomes more focused and responsible in class and with his peers.

Rifle shooting improves physical and mental growth of the student. It improves focus on the target, mental discipline, courage and confidence. The school has a 10 M air conditioned shooting range which is one of the best shooting ranges in the Twin Cities. The shooting range has 11 sophisticated Firing Points and an electronic target for air rifle and air pistol. Students are coached by a trainer of international repute. They are trained to take part in competitions and many of them have won laurels for the school at the National Level.

Crafts are very interesting hands-on activities and students participate with much enthusiasm. Some of the things they learn are paper craft like origami, greeting card and collage making, mandala art, glass painting, jute craft, mobile stand and canvas painting.

Gymnastics

This is an activity where a lot of muscle coordination is involved. Students need to exhibit dynamic and static strength. Basic movements such as forward rolling, backward rolling and cartwheeling are taught. These stances help students to avoid injury while playing any sport.

Sculpture

Sculpting enriches the child and adds a level of competence and confidence in self. Students learn patience and discipline as it takes a long time to carve and create a sculpture. Nevertheless, the result is worth the effort. Sculpting teaches the student the difference between the good and the excellent.

Pottery

Pottery classes improve students’ motor skills, giving them the chance to engage their arm and hand muscles to make something productive. As they learn how to mould the clay, they discover that their hands can be powerful tools. In the pottery class, students make diyas for Diwali, different types of pots and the Shiva Lingam.

Boxing

Boxing, a widely popular sporting event is used for fitness and as a defence art. Students are taught basic fitness and aerobic exercises in the beginning. Later they are trained to throw punches, foot work and defensive techniques. They are also taught to combine foot work with offensive and defensive movements.

Clay Modelling

In the clay modelling class, students learn to mould clay into different shapes of their imagination and creativity. They also make flowers, birds and idols of Ganesha.

Archery

Archery builds strength. Moreover, it develops patience, control and focus. It is a great physical activity as a lot of physical strength from arms and legs has to be put into it.

Chess

Chess sharpens the mind and keeps the child alert. During the chess activity students are guided by professional trainers. Individual attention is paid to each student to ensure that they learn new techniques in the game.

Martial Arts

Martial Art is mainly useful for self defence and physical fitness. Professional instructors teach students self defence techniques, punches, blocks, chaps, different kicks, katas, sparring, etc.

Quiz Club

Students in the Quiz Club are trained to take part in Intra School Quiz competitions. They equip themselves with information on a wide range of subjects so as to be suitably armed for competitions at both the City and National level.

Calligraphy

Calligraphy is a very interesting art. It promotes handwriting style and is a very constructive leisure activity. Calligraphy is the art of mastering the hand, so it expresses emotions that words by themselves cannot convey. It enhances creativity and improves concentration and patience.

Cookery

The main focus of this activity is to train students to plan a balanced diet as well as to teach them measures of safety and hygiene that are to be borne in mind while cooking. Students are taught healthy methods and are made aware of the need for a nutritive meal rather than munching on junk food. They are also taught the art of plating. Students are encouraged to try out new twists to the regular dishes.

Photography Club

Photography instils and develops virtues like patience, endurance, love and compassion. Award-winning wildlife photographer Masood Hussain has brought TAKE THE SHOT to HPS.

TTS sets up structured in-campus photography clubs that hold fortnightly classes in schools where students are introduced to various genres of photography. It also conducts photo- walks and workshops on bird-watching, wildlife photography and nature conservation.

The Photography Club is still in the pipeline.