--- title: Blog | Global Indian International School (22) description: (22) --- [![giis-logo](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GIIS_%20No-Tagline.png?width=2146&height=1035&name=GIIS_%20No-Tagline.png "giis-logo")](http://www.globalindianschool.org) # Global Indian International School Blog ## [Innovation and Creativity at GIIS](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem-5-innovation-and-creativity) November 1, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/AI4A6348.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem-5-innovation-and-creativity) In this series of articles, we aim to discuss GIIS pedagogy, 9GEM and to share with you with some examples on how GIIS has ingrained each GEM into the students life across all  campuses, worldwide.The 5th GEM is Innovation and Creativity. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem-5-innovation-and-creativity) ## [Personality Development at GIIS](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem-4-personality-development) November 1, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/AI4A6149.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem-4-personality-development) In this series of articles, we aim to discuss GIIS pedagogy, 9GEM and to share with you with some examples on how GIIS has ingrained each GEM into the students life across all  campuses, worldwide. The 4th GEM is Personality Development. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem-4-personality-development) ## [Visual and Performing Arts at GIIS](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem3-visual-performing-arts) November 1, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202017-11-01%2007.54.57.png)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem3-visual-performing-arts) In this series of articles, we aim to discuss GIIS pedagogy, 9GEM and to share with you with some examples on how GIIS has ingrained each GEM into the students life across all  campuses, worldwide. The third GEM is "Visual and Performing Arts".UAE**A Tooney Journey**The second Annual Day for our Kindergarten 1 students featured the musical “A Tooney... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem3-visual-performing-arts) ## [Skill Development at GIIS](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem9-skill-development) November 1, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/AI4A6060.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem9-skill-development) In this series of articles, we aim to discuss GIIS pedagogy, 9GEM and to share with you with some examples on how GIIS has ingrained each GEM into the students life across all  campuses, worldwide. The 9th GEM is "Skill Development". [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem9-skill-development) ## [Sports Excellence at GIIS](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem2-sports-excellence) November 1, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202017-10-31%2019.09.40.png)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem2-sports-excellence) In this series of articles, we aim to discuss GIIS pedagogy, 9GEM and to share with you with some examples on how GIIS has ingrained each GEM into the students life across all  campuses, worldwide. The second GEM is Sports Excellence. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem2-sports-excellence) ## [Academic Excellence at GIIS](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem-1-academic-excellence) November 1, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/AI4A6105-1.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem-1-academic-excellence) In this series of articles, we aim to discuss GIIS pedagogy, 9GEM and to share with you with some examples on how GIIS has ingrained each GEM into the students life across all  campuses, worldwide. The first GEM is "academic excellence". UAE**Graduation Day**There is something special about a Kindergarten graduation ceremony – innocence retained,... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-9gems-gem-1-academic-excellence) ## [Is Leadership Taught or Inborn?](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/is-leadership-taught-or-inborn) November 1, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/AI4A6215.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/is-leadership-taught-or-inborn) Groundbreaking ideas sometimes stem from controversies. In this blog post, we dare challenge our community to the age-old debate of nature versus nurture. Hear the different sides of the debate, and put your thinking cap on! Here is the question**: Is leadership taught or inborn?** Some feedback from our community of students, parents and academic... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/is-leadership-taught-or-inborn) ## [Why GIIS values Emotional Intelligence (EI) just as much as IQ](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-why-giis-values-emotional-intelligence-just-as-much-as-iq) October 30, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Photoshoot_GIIS_EC_12-02-16-14-52-03-0073-1.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-why-giis-values-emotional-intelligence-just-as-much-as-iq) At every GIIS school, we approach education through a holistic lens. We see every student as a whole person, because we know that this is the best way to help them develop the skills that they need to navigate into successful adult lives. While academic success is paramount to everything we do, we also consider Emotional Intelligence (EI) to be an... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-why-giis-values-emotional-intelligence-just-as-much-as-iq) ## [The spirit of winning - what does it mean to "win"?](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-the-spirit-of-winning) October 30, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIIS_QT_SportsDay_03-02-17-08-09-12%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-the-spirit-of-winning) What does it mean to win? At [GIIS](https://sg.globalindianschool.org/home), we encourage our students to follow excellence in all that they do, whether in the classroom or on the sports courts. In order to do this, we believe we need to clearly define what it means to win. What is "winning?" Is it simply a successful score or winning a tough game? Can you "win" without being the top at... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-the-spirit-of-winning) ## [Volunteer today, be a leader tomorrow: How the 9 GEMS framework supports volunteerism and develops strong students](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global_learning_volunteer) September 15, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIISQT_Photoshoot_19-10-16-12-10-06.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global_learning_volunteer) ### The benefits of community service are numerous, and research suggests that it truly is great to give help, as well as receive it. At every GIIS campus, our 9 GEMS™ model integrates opportunities for our students to give back to the community, and encourages students to develop their own unique sense of what it means to act upon their values and... 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