We at NPS SINGANAYAKANAHALLI have introduced music as part of our co-curricular activities. Learning music has many advantages. It helps in establishing a better connect between the teacher and taught. Music reduces stress and anxiety, helps children to be more focussed and think more clearly.

Art education refers to education in the disciplines of music, theatre, dance and visual arts. Art is the key component in improving learning throughout a student’s academic journey.

Studies show that the Arts develop neural systems that benefit fine motor skills, creativity and improve's emotional balance.

We also follow Art-Integration which is a cross-curricular pedagogical approach that utilizes various aspects and forms of art and culture as the basis for experiencing the learning of concepts across subjects. As a part of the thrust on experiential learning, art-integrated education is embedded in classroom transactions not only for creating joyful classrooms but also to strengthen the linkages between education and culture.

Public Speaking is essential for students from this current generation to become articulate speakers, well-groomed individuals, and to face the challenges of tomorrow. Our public speaking classes caters to and unravels the individual personalities of our students.

PE is an integral part of the school programme which provides students with the opportunity to build physical fitness, learn important life skills such as discipline, persistence, teamwork and stress-management. The curriculum emphasises on building students’ skills which would enable them to participate in different kinds of sports events. Physical activity and fitness are known to benefit both health and academic performance, directly impacting the social behaviour and over-all development. At NPS, students can choose from a wide variety of sports and physical activities like football, throw-ball, volleyball, basketball, cricket, yoga, and athletics.

Dance education serves to stimulate conscious understanding of the language of movement and to develop aesthetic knowledge and skill in movement expression. Artistic pursuits yield thinking patterns and abilities that transfer to other areas of the student’s life.

NPS Singanayakanahalli dedicates Saturdays to enriching students educational experiences beyond academics. Activities such as cricket, skating, basketball, and indoor badminton are part of the sports training offered, playing a pivotal role in students holistic development. Incorporating these activities into the Saturday schedule ensures students enjoy a balanced and fulfilling educational journey, encouraging physical, mental, and social growth.

Newspapers is an important educational resource. The schools that use newspapers daily promote the reading, writing and speaking skills, which are fundamental in students’ academic performance. Times Newspaper in Education (Times NIE) is a novel program that helps students ‘Stay Ahead’ and aims at making ‘Learning Fun’. It also contributes in enhancing the general knowledge and social awareness in students, this programme is lively and enlightening.

The Life skills and counselling component are closely integrated with the academic programmes to ensure that the learning process are relevant and meets the needs of students in a holistic way. Students develop leadership abilities by providing practical experience in conducting life skills lessons.NPS includes a Life Skills programme as a part of the curriculum. As a part of the programme, students learn tools to manage their emotions, become more self-aware, communicate effectively and manage interpersonal relationships.