Introduction
Established in 1949 with the blessings of his Holiness Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj of the Divine Life Society, The School has stood by the values of its illustrious founders. We strive for total Quality Education for all our students, Working on all dimensions of a child's development academic, Physical, Creative, moral & spiritual.
The School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. The Central Board of Secondary Education is well known and is recognized not only in India but in many other countries as well.
The Standards of educational curriculum as laid down by the Board are carefully designed by NCERT (The National Council for Educational Research & Training), keeping in view the real need of an average student. They are primarily meant to promote the student's intelligence, grasp and sense of curiosity.
The Curriculum is widely recognized as most suitable for competitive examinations designed by UPSC & other examining bodies.
Special Features
The School follows workshop method of instruction & students are encouraged to learn by doing practically.
The School has highly qualified and competent staff. All the teaching staff is trained and well versed in their subjects.
School maintains four separated laboratories each for Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Biology. These are equipped with adequate facilities and modern equipment. Internet facility is open to students to help them undertake project work.
The School also maintains a comprehensive library with a large number of titles covering every field of knowledge. The books for the library are selected after consolation with the school staff and other eminent educationists. The library follows an open shelf system to allow the student wide reading choice
The School also provides facilities for sports like Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Athletics, Badminton, Lawn Tennis, Cricket, Hockey, Gymnastics, Roller & Inline Skating, Taekwondo and other traditional and modern outdoor games. Annual Sports Week is held every year and winners are awarded medals & certificates on house basis.
An Annual function is organized every year in October/November to game an opportunity to the students to take part in extra curricular activities and develop their personalities. Students of the dramatics and art. Art and Craft are taught on a regular basis. Plays and Cultural functions are organized on the Annual Day and national festivals. Debates and Elocution contests are also held periodically.
To encourage creativity among the children, they are allowed to contribute feely to the Annual School Journal (The Luminous Lotus) and Monthlies.They are acquainted with inspired lives of the country.
Boy-Scouting and Girl-Guiding is compulsory for senior students. Training for Bulbul-Cubs is also imported to the Junior Wing all through the year. The Standards for all these types of training are all India level, and are strictly according to the instructions of the Government.
To encourage the habit of thrift among young children, the School has bank, SANCHAIKA, where students are asked to deposit small amounts. The bank gives prizes for regular deposits and also gives an interest on savings. The depositors can withdraw their savings when needed by them. The bank is linked with National Organization.
The School is imparting Computer Education as part of the curriculum. It is part of Intel’s Teach to the Future Program. This helps the students to keep pace with the changing technology scene in India. It also helps the students in their Mathematics and Science Lessons. It develops their interest in advanced scientific studies.
Absence without prior permission of the Principal on application will not be allowed. Students remaining absent without adegvati reason of sickness will be penalized. Application should be submitted before the assembly time. Parents should make sure that their wards are regular and punctual to the school. Irregular attendance, unjustified or unexplained absence for more than 3 days, disobedience or objectionable moral influence justify dismissal.
To inculcate a civic sense, dignity of labour and environmental consciousness, students are frequently organized into different groups. These groups are called upon to under take Socially Useful and Productive Work (SUPW), like tending the garden, cleaning the grounds.
To develop a spirit of service, the school actively collaborates with the Rotary Movement. It has an active INTERACT CLUB which, other than its regular social service activities, has adopted Madrasa Imdad UI Uloom, Kishanpur & the students provide educational input to this marginalized institution. Students also participate in various Youth Leadership Programmes & Exchange Programmes.
Regular Hobby classes in the field of Dance, Theatre, Art, Personality Development, Ikebana, Electronics, Pottery, Music, Gardening, Creative Writing, Ornithology, etc. are held.