Chrysalis High, Yelahanka (New Town)

I’m in my fourth year as a primary teacher with Chrysalis, and I’m really enjoying the experience.

‘Sharing knowledge with children and watching them grow is my passion and it fuels me to be a better teacher daily!’

Our school’s primary section is the most vigorous, with activities such as CRISP (Chrysalis Rhapsody of Initiatives and Students’ Passion), basketball, cricket, swimming, skating, chess, yoga, martial arts, theater, music, dance, and games. With so much going on, neither the students nor the teachers have a dull moment.

So, what distinguishes Chrysalis from other schools? It is the PUPA where we teachers place more emphasis on identifying and nurturing the child’s strengths.

In addition to providing a high-quality education, the school has an outstanding faculty. Everyone works together to assist one another. It’s almost as if you’re with your family. Everyone gets along and genuinely cares about their coworkers’ well-being. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable. I felt a part of the teaching and learning process from the start. The process of learning and unlearning has been enjoyable for me. Every day, I believe, is a new opportunity to learn, and my primary goal is to prepare children to be lifelong learners. I would also like to thank our curriculum team who encouraged us to implement new ideas and methods in teaching. Our Principal, Head Mistress and Coordinators are always encouraging and easily approachable.

I am enjoying my classes with my children and looking forward to more days of fun and learning.

Ms Priya Jackson
Primary Teacher

Chrysalis High, Yelahanka is a school filled with warmth, creativity and fun. It is a place that is willing to implement innovative programs to affect student outcomes positively. When joining a new ‘workplace’ without any work experience, I was unsure of what to expect. After being part of the CHY family for eight years, I am glad that I took up teaching as my profession and also grateful to the school for letting me stay on. I am motivated to come to school every day, a driving force that tells you there’s so much you need to give to this noble place. Nurture the young minds in the best possible way.

CHY is a place which is close to my heart, where there is constant encouragement and opportunities for students and teachers to gain exposure in various fields. The school always looks at providing the teachers with professional development and mentors to guide them. The school does not focus on just academics but looks into developing deeper bonds outside the classroom. The students are encouraged to use their gifts and develop their talents in being able to grow into well-rounded human beings. Pupils are being challenged regularly by a dedicated team of nurturing and professional faculty who work in unison to instill core values in every teaching.

I am grateful to CHY for being able to tap into my potential and allowing me to grow further in my role as a teacher. I have always been given the freedom to share my thoughts on education and work on creating a positive outlook on learning. CHY will always be my ‘happy place’ – a home away from home.

Ms Leela Manjunath
Primary Teacher, CHY

The Secret of change is to focus all the energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.’ – Socrates

These words are apt in the current scenario, where we are re- establishing our old norms in the school. With all the odds we have not let learning stop.

I have chosen to be a part of the CHRYSALIS High school because I always enjoyed interacting with students, help them grasp new concepts and acquire new skills and I felt that CHRYSALIS High fosters a proper environment for student and teacher development alike.

Helping students feel like their opinion matters and makes a difference, is one of the things I like about CHRYSALIS High School. In order to take part of their development we also need to listen to them. Students learn to work hard for what they want to achieve, but they do this in such a way that they do not feel bored or forced to do anything. It is also an opportunity for teachers to be more creative so that their lessons capture the evolving young minds and help them gain confidence.

Over the past three years CHRYSALIS High become like a second home for me. I love going to work every day and doing what I love best… learning along with my students as well as working with people who share my passion. I take pride in what I do and have formed many lasting relationships. I’ve been with CHRYSALIS High long enough to see quite a few of my students go off to college…how the time does fly when you love what you do.

Growing older with CHRYSALIS High has given me the opportunity to give children a great start in life by providing a safe, nurturing, and trusting environment. Over all these years I have met and worked with many wonderful co-workers who love taking care of our children as much as I do.

The school is not authoritarian, but we do maintain high expectations for student behavior, while very academically strong as well. I think that the far-sighted vision of our school has helped us to grow as better individuals, allowing students great opportunities to push and challenge themselves and find their own personal best.

Lalima Chadha
Sr. Secondary Teacher

My first day at Chrysalis was a nightmare; a room full of new faces had a terrifying effect on the introvert in me. Today writing this testimonial is a testimony of the transformation in me. A process that starts with the PUPA meeting which helps the teachers identify my strengths and weaknesses. This individual interaction helps the teacher to assign various responsibilities that leverage my strength and provide opportunities to work on areas that I can improve on, like public speaking in my case. It also helps in tailoring the structured class room learning to be combined with activities like the assembly to explore my creative side in a team environment. The assembly includes various activities like poster making, dancing and singing so those who are interested in these areas can also participate, Assembly activities ensure we interact with other class mates and present the assigned topics by working as a team.

PTMs are a two way communication where the teachers provide direct feedback to parents on the students’ learning progress and keenly seek inputs from the parents.

The annual science and art exhibition is an exciting time for the whole school. The halls and classrooms buzz with enthusiastic conversations and discussions to showcase our learning in science and art. The entire school is decked up with colourful posters and graffiti; live experiments are conducted and showcased to parents and friends. It is a day that we all look forward to.

Another annual activity that I loved the most in my early schooling days is the night-out at the school with friends and teachers. It was a sort of pyjama party with the teachers and students. A night full of games, watching movies, friendly pranks and delicious snacks at the school is a unique childhood memory. In my higher classes, this activity translated to excursions. The two day camping trip in Tamil Nadu in grade VI and the trip to Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry in grade VII are experiences that I would cherish for a lifetime. Everything is very organized with detailed planning and in a very safe setting under the supervision of the teachers.
Participating in student council process where I could walk into a classroom and confidently speak, confirms my transformation from an introvert to a confident speaker.

Chrysalis prepares me for the exam called life.

Kritika Mottadi
Grade X B

“Like a butterfly stuck in a chrysalis, waiting for the perfect moment, I was waiting for the day I could burst forth and fly away and find my home.”

I, Dhruvih R Patel of Grade XI, would like to express my sincere gratitude towards Chrysalis High for helping me at each and every step of my middle and high school years. I joined the school in the 6th grade after the sudden death of my father. I was new to Bengaluru and was hesitant, but my classmates and my empathetic and considerate teachers made me feel extremely comfortable and homely at school. My classmates were approachable and helped me get accustomed with the school and my skilled teachers made the concepts easy and effortless to understand.

The education standards of the school are inventive and advanced. We watch a lot of informational videos to understand the concepts visually. All the classrooms here are large and well-maintained. They are always clean and tidy. Huge windows in the class allow sufficient sunlight into the rooms and the classrooms are well ventilated. Chrysalis High has always provided a beautiful blend of academics, extra – curricular activities like music, dance, chess, theatre, art. We have been given opportunities to take part in interschool competitions like MUN, cricket and basketball matches. I took part in an Interschool spelling bee competition. The S cool meals provide nutritional food. Our STEAM classes used to be very informative and have helped us expand our logical thinking and conceptual understanding. The Physics, Chemistry and biology labs are well- equipped with the required tools and materials and all the experiments are conducted in a safe and controlled environment. Our basketball court, swimming pool, skating ring are well -maintained and well-equipped.

All the significant days of the year like Teacher’s Day, Sports day, Children’s Day, Republic Day, Independence Day, Annual Day, etc., are celebrated in the school in a magnificent way. The Annual and Sports day celebrations are events to look forward to. Our annual day programmes are conducted in amphitheatres and the students get an opportunity to take part in dance, skit music and other programmes. The efforts made by our hard- working teachers and students is commendable. I also look forward to the annual sports day organized. There are so many sports activities to cheer us up and keep our mind and body healthy.

Our Principal is very approachable and friendly. The students can directly go to her for sharing their problems. Our Director Sawal Sir has been very supportive and encouraging and personally took career counselling sessions. All my subject teachers, my first class teacher, Alpa Ma’am, the staff, coordinator Deepika ma’am and principal have helped me grow in my teenage years. I have learnt to face difficult situations in life with a positive mindset and confidence. I have also learnt to accept my failures and grow from my mistakes. Chrysalis High has taught me many valuable lessons and moral values required to succeed in life. Over time, I have made many precious memories here and will forever be grateful for the support I received.

Dhruvih R Patel
Grade XI A

Why I Like My School

I have been in Chrysalis High, Yelahanka for 9 years, since 1st grade. I have always loved going to school and it’s like my second home. At my school I have learned many important morals and values that have stood me in good stead in life. Some of these values are respect for all, time management and integrity.

At my school we are allowed to express our opinions freely, accept different view-points amicably and keep our minds open to new ideas. It is an institution that has taught me to be responsible, speak my mind fearlessly and deal with different situations/circumstances and people effectively. Another skill I have developed is the ability to communicate and get along with children from diverse backgrounds. This has cultivated the qualities of acceptance, inclusion and teamwork in me.

There are several reasons why I enjoy going to school. The most important one being the wonderful faculty. The teachers teach us patiently till we understand the concepts clearly and never shy away from clearing our doubts. They go out of the way to make learning a pleasant experience for us. For example, during the pandemic, when classes shifted from offline to online mode, the teachers put in extra efforts into making presentations and conducting interactive activities to make sure that the children enjoyed their classes. The entire transition was so smooth and seamless that I did not face any difficulty in adjusting to the process.

The teachers also make sincere attempts to understand and connect with children at a deeper and personal level. They try to figure out our passion, attitude and nature such as hobbies, personality traits etc. to identify our areas of interest and enhance the learning experience for each one of us.

The method of teaching is practical rather than theoretical. For instance, my Chemistry teacher always demonstrates the practical application of the subject through models, experiments, charts etc.

The support staff is always available to resolve queries in a timely manner. They are extremely helpful and prompt in acting on feedback given by parents for the improvement of the school. They are approachable, warm, friendly and cordial in their interactions with parents.

The principal’s doors are always open to wards/guardians who want to discuss their concerns or issues.

The infrastructure is well maintained, clean and child-friendly. Every personnel from housekeeping to security puts sincere efforts towards the up keep of the premises and the safety of the children. Even the bus facility works with clockwork precision and transports the children safely every day.

My school provides various avenues for my holistic development. For eg. dance, Arts, Taekwondo, Basketball, Swimming, Cricket, Chess, etc. There are also various clubs, interschool and intra-school competitions that are conducted regularly to give us exposure and opportunities for skill development. For eg. when my English teacher discovered my potential to articulate responses to questions coherently and write creatively, she gave me several opportunities to display my talents.

Devina Anish
IX-A, Bengaluru

Learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.

When I joined Chrysalis High, Yelahanka three years ago, least did I think that it would turn out to be a world of infinite possibilities for me. As a qualified and passionate educationist, I always look forward to a highly professional work environment with a world class standard which gives a teacher an opportunity to be creative as well as flexible. Chrysalis High Yelahanka offered me an apt environment to learn and facilitate at the same time. The culture of valuing each and every member of staff and treating them with dignity and warmth is the key feature of the school.

The vision of the school ‘To help our children excel by understanding them, guiding them on the right path and strengthening their self-belief’ is strongly rooted in our hearts by our seniors and mentors.

Chrysalis has the finest curriculum, right approach in shaping young children for tomorrow and a warm and welcoming environment. At Chrysalis, I found myself doing what I love to do, staying true to what I strongly believe in and above all I could see myself as a passionate learner with new opportunities to learn each and every day. I have genuinely felt motivated and empowered as a teacher. The general environment of this place encourages educators to feel aptly supported and ably equipped in our effort to guide and develop the lives of young learners.

The love and respect that children display, the friendliness and warmth in the air, the spacious and clean classrooms, and dynamic and compassionate leadership, all of these make me feel fortunate, motivated and excited at work.
Each day has helped me to evolve as a better person with better understanding of children and their work. The school has always appreciated my hard work and has supported me in evolving in my profession. This makes the school very special to me. If it has given challenges it has also seen that I grow by overcoming those challenges.

At this point when I look back at my journey in Chrysalis High Yelahanka, it has been truly amazing. This wouldn’t have been possible without our School Head’s support, belief, conviction, and trust in the teachers and her open door policy.

A special thanks to the management, coordinators and the curriculum team for implementing and guiding us at every step.

I feel privileged and incredibly blessed to be an integral part of such a proficient and progressive workforce that not only inspires one to grow professionally but also provides a support system for personal development.

Monika Mehta
Sr. Secondary Teacher