Sarhad School CBSE
Sarhad School
CBSE Affiliated  ·  Katraj, Pune

Middle Stage

Class 6 – Class 8 · Critical Thinking · Skill Development

Classes 6 – 8

Middle Stage — Classes 6 to 8

The Middle School years are a pivotal transition — students move from foundational learning to conceptual thinking. At Sarhad School, Classes 6–8 follow a competency-based, NEP 2020 aligned curriculum that blends academic rigour with experiential learning, nurturing curiosity, confidence, and character.

Our pedagogy is child-centred and activity-based, embracing multiple intelligences and catering to diverse learning styles through digital tools, collaborative projects, and formative assessments.

NEP 2020
Aligned Curriculum
12+
Subjects & Activities
FA + SA
Balanced Assessments
Activity
Based Learning

Subjects Offered — Classes 6 to 8

CBSE Curriculum — Middle Stage
# Subject Category Focus
1
English
Language Reading comprehension, grammar, creative writing, literature
2
Hindi
Language Literary texts, grammar, composition, oral communication
3
Marathi
Language State language proficiency, poetry, prose & grammar
4
Mathematics
Core Academic Number sense, algebra foundations, geometry, data handling
5
Science
Core Academic Physics, Chemistry, Biology — inquiry-based exploration
6
Social Science
Core Academic History, Geography & Civics — map work, source analysis
7
Computer Science
Technology Programming basics, digital literacy, MS Office, internet safety
8
Art & Craft
Creative Arts Drawing, painting, collage, craftwork, visual arts appreciation
9
Physical Education
Health & Fitness Team sports, individual games, yoga, fitness & wellness
10
Dance
Performing Arts Classical & folk forms, rhythm, coordination & expression
11
Skill Education
Vocational Financial literacy, basic life skills, entrepreneurial mindset
12
Life Skill / Moral Education
Value Education Empathy, responsibility, conflict resolution & ethics

Our Teaching Approach

Competency-Based Learning

Every lesson is mapped to clear learning outcomes — students master concepts through application, not rote memorisation. Teachers assess understanding through tasks, projects, and discussions.

Activity-Based Teaching

Classroom learning is enriched with hands-on experiments, role plays, group debates, map work, lab activities, and field observations that make concepts tangible and memorable.

Multiple Intelligences

We recognise that every child learns differently. Our teachers use visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and collaborative strategies — ensuring no learner is left behind.

Digital Integration

Interactive smart boards, educational apps, and online resources extend learning beyond the textbook — equipping students with 21st-century digital fluency.

Formative Assessments

Regular quizzes, presentations, peer review, and portfolio tasks give continuous feedback so students can improve — not just prepare for exams.

Social-Emotional Learning

Homeroom sessions and life-skills classes help students build resilience, empathy, self-awareness, and healthy relationships alongside academics.

Assessment Structure

Formative Assessment (FA)
  • Class participation & oral responses
  • Periodic tests and quizzes
  • Projects and group assignments
  • Practical / lab work
  • Portfolio & creative submissions
Summative Assessment (SA)
  • Half-yearly examinations (Term I)
  • Annual examinations (Term II)
  • CBSE CCE grading pattern
  • Subject-wise report cards
  • Parent-teacher review meetings