ST. XAVIER’S HIGH SCHOOL Gurugram, is one of the most sought after schools with the best infrastructure in the country. The campus has been thoughtfully designed to create a dynamic environment which creates a learning environment and facilitates the teaching process. It has been designed to focus on the contemporary needs of the children. Our infrastructure includes centrally air-conditioning with temperature (heating and cooling) control, 100 % power and water back up, IBMS monitoring through Nerve Centre (Control Room), CCTV surveillance for monitoring and deterrence, access control of specified areas, fire detection and fighting measures as per highest standards, campus vide broadband e-connectivity etc. to create a safe and secure learning environment.
Classroom
Our classrooms are equipped with cutting edge technology. Interactive smart boards, ergonomic seating, heating and cooling systems and ample natural light foster an atmosphere conducive to active participation and collaborative learning. Teachers have the flexibility to rearrange seatng arrangements and utilize different areas of the classroom, creating a dynamic and responsive learning environment
Mindful Library
Th school library is designed perfectly to inspire futuristic visions. Keeping our young readers in mind, our library is well lighted with comfortable furniture and shelves placed within easy reach of students to explore a plethora of books. It's a warm and welcoming environment that encorages primary kids to immerse themselves in the joy of storytelling.
Joyful Junction
The kids play area is more than just swings and slides; it's a dynamic playground where imagination takes flight, friendships are forged, and the spirit of childhood thrives. It's a perfect space for different energy levels. From bright slides to palyful swings and climbing structures, every corner is well thought and designed keeping in mind the aesthetics and safety of students.
STEAM Lab
The school's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) lab is a dynamic space designed to cultivate innovation and hands-on learning. In this cutting-edge environment, students engage in a spectrum of experiments, projects, and collaborative activities that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, interactive displays, and a plethora of scientific instruments, the STEAM lab encourages exploration and problem-solving.
Indoor Swimming Pool
Our school swimming pool is a place where students embark on aquatic adventures. Guided by certified swim instructors, our pool is a learning ground for essential life skills. The school swimming pool is more than a facility; it is a hub for aquatic education, physical fitness, and community building. We are proud to offer this resource, ensuring that swimming becomes a rewarding and integral part our students' educational journey.
Wiggly Water Wonderland Beginners Pool
Designed with safety in mind, our splash pool ensures a secure environment for pre primary students to engage in water play. Supervised by qualified staff, children can enjoy the thrill of splashing around while building confidence in the water.
Pavilion
Glide into the world of fun and fitness at our school skating rink! Nestled within our campus, the skating rink is a hub of excitement, offering students a dynamic space to roll, spin and revel in the joy of skating. Guided by experienced instructors, students have the opportunity to develop their skating skills. From mastering basic techniques to executing impressive maneuvers, the rink serves as a space for skill refinement and personal achievement.
Discover Our Enchanting KidZap Zone for Young Minds
The school's indoor play area for pre-primary kids is a vibrant space designed to nurture the holistic development of young learners. Bursting with colorful play structures, soft mats, and age-appropriate toys, it provides a safe and engaging environment for children to explore, play, and socialize. This lively space encourages physical activity, helping kids develop motor skills, coordination, and a sense of balance.
Playground
The school's open playground is a vast canvas of possibilities, offering students a sprawling expanse to run, play, and explore. Bordered by the greenery of nature, it provides an invigorating escape from the confines of classrooms. The open grounds accommodate a variety of sports, fostering physical fitness and a love for outdoor activities. It serves as a shared space where students forge friendships, engage in healthy competition, and experience the sheer joy of unbridled play under the open sky.
School Auditorium
The school auditorium serves as a multifunctional space where students gather for various events, from special assemblies to cultural performances. With its spacious seating, impressive stage, and audio-visual facilities, the auditorium fosters a sense of community and provides a platform for showcasing talents.
Infirmary
A dedicated space committed to ensuring the health and well - being of our students. Staffed by experienced healthcare professionals, our infirmary provides a safe and nurturing environment for students who may require medical attention during school hours. Equipped with essential medical supplies, school infirmary offers comprehensive care for minor injuries, illness and health concerns.
Art & Craft Classroom
The school's art and craft classroom is a haven for creativity, where vibrant imaginations come to life through the strokes of brushes, the molding of clay, and the intricacies of craftwork. Adorned with colorful artworks and filled with the scent of creativity, this space inspires young minds to explore their artistic potential. Equipped with an array of paints, sketchbooks, and crafting materials, the art and craft room is a place of expression and innovation. Beyond honing artistic skills, students learn patience, attention to detail, and the joy of bringing their ideas into tangible forms. It's a sanctuary where every stroke and creation tells a unique story, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the beauty of self-expression.
Tech Nexus Lab
The school computer lab serves as a hub for technological exploration and learning. Equipped with rows of computers, it provides students with access to software and online resources crucial for modern education. Here, students engage in various activities, from basic typing skills to advanced coding projects. Under the guidance of teachers, they learn to navigate digital tools, conduct research, and collaborate on assignments. The computer lab fosters digital literacy, preparing students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce and nurturing their creativity and problem-solving skills in a tech-driven world.
Musical Oasis
The school music room is a vibrant space where melodies come to life and musical talents are nurtured. Adorned with instruments ranging from pianos and guitars to drums and violins, it offers students a platform to explore their passion for music. Here, students engage in practice sessions, ensemble rehearsals, and solo performances under the guidance of dedicated music educators. The room buzzes with the sound of creativity as students experiment with harmonies, rhythms, and melodies. Beyond honing musical skills, the music room fosters teamwork, discipline, and self-expression.
Little Potter's Haven
Our school's pottery room is a tranquil oasis where clay transforms into work of art and creativity flourishes in the hands of budding artisans. Nestled within our campus, this serene space is filled with the earthy scent of clay and the gentle hum of creativity. Equipped with pottery wheels, kilns, and an array of sculpting tools, the pottery room is a haven for students eager to explore the tactile art of ceramics. Here, they embark on a journey of discovery, molding, shaping, and sculpting clay into vessels, sculptures, and intricate designs.
Under the guidance of skilled instructors, students learn the fundamentals of pottery, from hand-building techniques to wheel-throwing mastery. With patience and precision, they transform lumps of clay into vessels that reflect their unique vision and creativity.
Spin and Step
The school dance room is a dynamic space where movement becomes an expression of artistry and emotion. With its mirrored walls and spacious floor, it provides a canvas for students to explore various dance styles and techniques. Stretching across the room, the mirrors create an illusion of infinite space, inviting dancers to explore the depths of their movement. As they glide across the smooth wooden floor, their reflections follow, capturing the beauty of every arabesque, pirouette, and leap. Guided by experienced instructors, students embark on a journey of self-discovery, honing their skills in various dance styles.
Infrastructure Highlights
A well-designed architectural marvel with adequate open space for children to feel ‘free and liberated’ and an aesthetically designed campus with ample landscapes clubbed with amenities of international standards, an ideal location to pursue quality learning. The campus is scientifically planned, artistically designed and precisely constructed to meet the demand in grooming global citizens. Our campus is designed to fit hand in glove with our curriculum in a way that it actively helps achieve the aspirations we have for our children thus making ‘Architecture’ one of our Five Pillars. Here are some of the highlights:
Congregation and Collaboration
Our campus incorporates the elements of internal streets, semi-private courtyards and flexible classrooms which are weaved through seamlessly across a wide variety of external informal spaces; all this to encourage learning that is collaborative and social.
Context and Activity Sensitive
Our campus is designed to respond and respect the context by way of materiality, the hierarchy of spaces, built mass proportions and the scale and organization of the various built elements. Common facilities like the gaming and activity courts have been kept as focal points with campus gravitating around it. Major noise and traffic generators like the playfield have been zoned to cause minimal visual and traffic disturbance to the school. Vehicular traffic has also been kept restricted around the playfield area to ensure free and safe pedestrian movement of the children in the campus.
Environment Friendly
Our ‘Passive Right’ approach to the design of the building put a priority on First Principles which are often times neglected in a traditional design approach. This meant that great emphasis was placed on ensuring the architectural design optimized on passive aspects of the building like orientation, heat gain, shading, ventilation and the maximization of natural light. Not only does this ensure a more comfortable environment for the student but it also reduces considerably the need to ‘Actively’ re-engineer the school environment through the use of air conditioning or lighting, thus reducing the carbon footprint of the campus.
Outside In and Inside Out
We’ve ensured that suitable interfaces are available with the outside community by way of incubator classrooms, technology-enabled campus and a conscious attempt to realize and imbibe the fact that learning cannot and should not be restricted to within the four walls of a classroom.
Functional Yet Flexible, Future Mindful
Functionality and Flexibility are key aspects incorporated within the built fabric keeping in mind that a building and its programmatic requirements are in a relative state of flux. The design, therefore, should be able to adapt and reconfigure itself to serve the needs which may not be foreseeable currently.
Phasing Strategy for Minimal Disruption
A strategic approach to phasing the project was employed to minimize disruption to the existing transit campus on site.