--- title: Blog | Global Indian International School | giis, description: giis, | --- [![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 ## [Can big data win you a game of Basketball?](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/can-big-data-win-you-a-game-of-basketball) March 15, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Photoshoot_GIIS_QT_29-01-16-12-09-54-0046-1.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/can-big-data-win-you-a-game-of-basketball) The best way to improve academic performance is through studies and revisions. Students usually spend more time on their weak areas, review the material and revise their methods to improve their performance. Over time, the results are bound to be positive. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/can-big-data-win-you-a-game-of-basketball) ## [5 Tips for nurturing an emotionally intelligent child](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-5-tips-for-nurturing-an-emotionally-intelligent-child) November 2, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/AI4A6415.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-5-tips-for-nurturing-an-emotionally-intelligent-child) GIIS schools are committed to [nurturing children](https://app.hubspot.com/blog/2174926/edit-beta/6290882733/content) who are not only academically intelligent, but also emotionally intelligent. Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to a set of skills that people can develop in regards to their ability to be self-aware of their emotions, to regulate their emotions, and to translate their emotions into thoughts and... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-5-tips-for-nurturing-an-emotionally-intelligent-child) ## [How GIIS cultivates a spirit of winning](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-how-giis-cultivates-a-spirit-of-winning) November 2, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIIS_QT_SportsDay_03-02-17-08-09-12%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-how-giis-cultivates-a-spirit-of-winning) At GIIS, we work to provide our students with an educational platform that sets them up for success. We define success as more than just good academic grades. We want our students to develop the life skills and fortitude to succeed in life. As such, we have redefined what it means to "win," so our students find success, satisfaction and... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-how-giis-cultivates-a-spirit-of-winning) ## [Creating future-ready student](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-creating-future-ready-student) November 2, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/AI4A6527.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-creating-future-ready-student) A growing number of people are opting to become “lifelong learners,” developing skills and exploring new areas of study far beyond their college degree. At GIIS, we believe that lifelong learning is invaluable, and we strive to develop our students into lifelong learners by weaving education into everything we do. Here's a closer look at what... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-creating-future-ready-student) ## [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... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global_learning_volunteer) ## [Service uplifts us all: How “giving back” builds better communities and kids](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global_learning_service) September 15, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIISQT_Photoshoot_19-10-16-12-06-19.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global_learning_service) Helping someone, or some community, in need can be a powerful and yet humbling feeling. And research suggests that only does serving others make us *feel* good, it makes our whole communities better, too. It’s no accident then, that a commitment to community service is built right into our holistic 9 GEMS™ model at all GIIS campuses. We provide... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global_learning_service) ## [How sports benefit the body and the brain](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global-learning_sports) September 15, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIISQT_SportsDay_2017-08-04-09-52-54.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global-learning_sports) Learning to work hard and play fair, both in and out of the classroom, is a lesson we teach at every GIIS campus. We offer sports participation to students of all abilities across a large range of activities from basketball, tennis, soccer, athletics and yoga to Taekwondo and badminton, plus our Gold Squad Training programme for promising and... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global-learning_sports) ## [How school sports can help build "soft skills"](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global_learning_sports_soft_skills) September 15, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Global%20Learning/GIIS_QT_SportsDay_03-02-17-06-11-30.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global_learning_sports_soft_skills) ### Proponents of quality education agree that a rigorous academic preparation will provide students with a solid foundation that will grant them access to enter any number of career fields. At GIIS, our understanding of a comprehensive, quality education takes a holistic approach to preparing students with the kinds of skills required by the... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/global_learning_sports_soft_skills) ## [Four Benefits of playing traditional Indian games](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-itgf-2017) August 23, 2017 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/ITGF%202017/ITGF-sack%20race.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-itgf-2017) Playing games has always been an exciting part of growing up for us all. We recollect with happiness our childhood games and gadget free days. Sports is a great way to make friends and be healthy as well.   Here are 4 reasons why we think playing traditional games is good for kids. **Does not require expensive gear** Indian traditional games like – [...](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kho_kho) [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-itgf-2017) [Load More News](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/topic/giis/page/0) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Global Indian International school (84)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/topic/global-indian-international-school) - [SMART Campus (68)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/topic/smart-campus) - [SchoolOfTheFuture (57)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/topic/schoolofthefuture) - [9GEMS (40)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/topic/9gems) - [Academic Excellence (34)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/topic/academic-excellence) - [Innovation and Creativity (25)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/topic/innovation-and-creativity) - 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