A 21st Century School
Striving to be the leaders of change
We think and work differently
Indira National School
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Chairperson’s
Message
Our Passion - To Unleash the Potential In Your Child...
The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves
throughout their lives.
- Robert M. Hutchins
Many a times we are beset by the question: How much of learning is education, and
how much is information? There have been many opinions on the best way to educate
children, and to sift information from education, but none conclusive enough to enable
educationists to implement tools to really home in on what constitutes education;
and provide it in ample measures to the insatiable curiosity of children. But at Indira,
we have reasons to believe that irrespective of what makes for education, the prime
aim of the teacher is to keep the child interested, with plenty of knowledge and lots
of information, if it will help keep the flame of curiosity burning. And that is exactly
what our teachers do, with modules designed to make the child think and question the
whys, the wheres and the hows of everything they learn. This makes for a wonderfully
interactive time in the classroom; and the wonder keeps growing in off-classroom
sessions as we take the child through the school of life into a fun filled, meaningful
world that keeps him glued to the subject being taught. This is what makes Indira
Building the base of a future India
different, since teaching and learning by rote is not our cup of tea. Believing that
schools have a more comprehensive role to play than mere “educating” children, by
making them aware of the beauty of the world around them, and sensitising them
to the environment - social and otherwise, helping them make responsible choices
in life . Enabling children to see, feel, sense and touch life as it is, Indira builds the
base of a future India right from the first step the child takes into school and
carries on till he passes out of its corridors as a knowing, caring, responsible and
extremely conscientious citizen of India.
Welcome to Indira National School.
Dr. Tarita Shankar
Founder Secretary
and Chief Managing Trustee - SCES
Chief
Executive
Principal’s
Message
Dear Stakeholders of INS
At the outset, let me thank you for considering Indira National School as a choice for your child.
Let me share with you some of my beliefs about schooling:
* We are known as a school that believes and focuses on a holistic approach to education. In addition
to the regular scholastic subjects we expose the students to a wide range of co-scholastic activities.
Our endeavour is to prepare students for life.
* We are known as a school with high expectations, high standards and high achievements. To support
our students in their endeavours, we appreciate the encouragement and motivation parents give their
children at home because it has been our experience that children who are well adjusted and able to
meet classroom expectations are the ones who get that support at home.
* We are the role models for our kids, let us ensure that we exhibit the behaviour and ethics that
we want our kids to model.
* We are a child centered school where all our efforts and endeavours are concentrated around the
achievement of each child.
* We believe that school should be a space that a child looks forward to come to. With that end in view,
our teachers ensure the well-being of each and every child.
* Academic achievement is extremely important. However it is not the only aspect of school. Encourage
your kids to participate in and enjoy the entire spectrum of activities that the school has to offer.
* As a school we have a firm discipline code in place however we do not believe in punishment, but in
course correction. If we work collaboratively and praise good behavior and ignore bad behavior , I
am sure we will see positive results. We need to be firm and consistent if we want well behaved and
happy kids.
* Attach the utmost importance to school norms so that the child understands the value of discipline.
This will make life easy for parent, child and teacher. It will also translate into success for the child.
* Lastly , maintain a cordial relation with the school and be respectful of your wards teachers. This will
send out the message to your ward that the school and teachers are sacrosanct.
On this final note, I take your leave and look forward to a long and fruitful association with you.
Mrs. Geeta Pillai
Chief Executive Principal
Our Vision
Education That
Mission • Our mission is to make the children aware of the beauty of the world around
them, sensitise them to the environment, social and otherwise, help them
to make responsible choices in life.
• We strive to enable children to see, feel, sense and touch life as it is.
We at Indira build the base of a future India right from the first step the child
takes in school and carries on till he passes out of its corridors as a knowing,
caring, responsible and extremely conscientious citizen of India.
Our Aim
• To provide holistic education in a stress free, supportive and safe environment.
• To provide education that is learner centered based on Indian value
systems incorporating the best of modern knowledge systems.
• To provide value for money in the process of creating global citizens.
Our Philosophy • To make a positive difference to the existing system of education and the
traditional definition of a school.
• To provide for an all round education of the body and mind in a stress free
environment, supported by trained personnel, sensitive to the child‟s needs.
• To provide an environment that will enable children to develop to their full
potential and to become self confident, self dependent and honest individuals.
About
INS
School Hours Class : I to V - 8.30 am to 2.40 pm.
Class : VI to XII - 7.20 am to 1.30 pm.
Infrastructure
The campus of Indira National School has classes from Class – I to Class – XII. We offer the
SCIENCE, COMMERCE and HUMANITIES stream.
Senior Secondary
Subjects Available
Science Commerce
English English Physics Economics
The facilities include
* Well ventilated and spacious classrooms.
* Well stocked library
* Well equipped – Computer, Maths and
Chemistry Economics
Business Studies Accounts
Science Labs.
* Clean, well managed Dining Hall. Mathematics IP
Biology
Computer Science
Mathematics PE
25 classrooms with digital boards.
* 1000 Seater Hall.
Sports Facilities provided to the children include:
* Basketball court, Volleyball Court ,Jumping Pit, Football Ground, Taekwondo arena,
Skating area.
Indira National School, spread out over 5 acres, not too far away from the city
yet within city limits, provides fresh air and ample opportunities for the holistic
development of children who will be accomplished individuals in many ways; happy
and confident of leading their lot to a brighter future.
Above all, children from INS will be responsible citizens of the world, with strong
fundamentals and deep rooted values, to see them through the challenges of life.
A school we believe, should be a place where the child loves to be at and not
where he/she dreads to go. Care has been taken and attention paid to detailing the
infrastructure to suit our children‟s requirements.
Teaching
Methodology
Academic
Programme
We follow the CBSE curriculum but go way beyond it in terms of classroom inputs
and activities.
Our programme seeks • to augment the child‟s inherent curiosity, for it is the source of all learning.
• to build self-esteem and confidence that will ensure responsible citizens of the
world with strong fundamentals and deep rooted values.
• to uphold Indian traditions, combining its culture with modern teaching.
• to develop inherent skills of the child, besides the regular syllabus.
• to broaden their outlook with excursions, field trips and experiential learning.
Homework for classes I to VIII will be according to a fixed schedule.
Academics Classes I to V have books by private publishers, which are supplemented by
workbooks prepared by our teachers.
Class VI upwards, we follow NCERT books for all subjects except English .
We have also tied up with Thinklabs of IIT to implement a science programme for
grades IV - VIII. They are provided with Takeaway Science Kits.
We have a Thinking Skills Programme. (The High Order Thinking Skills- THOTS)
Results of class X & XII (2014-15)
The highlight of the past year was the excellent academic achievements of the
children of Class X (AISSE). This year 88 children appeared for the exams and we are
proud to announce that we had a 100% result with 13 students getting a perfect 10
CGPA. Hearty congratulations to all the students.
STD X RESULTS A/Y – 2014 – 15
Indira National
School
RESULTS
SCHOOL TOPPERS 2014-15
VATSALA SHUKLA 95.00 %
UMA PARASURAM 94.00 %
KHUSHI SINGH 93.40 %
STD – XII RESULTS A/Y – 2014 – 15
SCIENCE
PRAMOD SHENOY
SHREYA NAIR
KAUSHIK NIMBALKAR
95.20%
95.00%
94.80%
COMMERCE
PRAGATI KAPOOR
MUKUND VERMA
VAIDEHI HARDIKAR
94.20%
93.00%
91.20%
Activities
and CCA
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
Our belief in this age old adage has prompted us to provide for a wide variety of
activities. These will provide stimulation to the body and mind. All activities are a
part of the curriculum from Class I to Class V.
Art
Music
Games/Sports/Yoga
Dance
Computers
Library
Skating
Field Trips
Taekwondo
GESE (Graded
Examinations
in Spoken English)
A variety
of co
curricular
activities
are
planned
for the
whole
academic
year.
The school follows the house
system to inculcate a spirit
of competition, co-operation
and to develop leadership
qualities among students.
The four houses are:
Ajanta
Charminar
Konark
Taj
School Choir Group, School Band
Assessment
Classes I & II
have monthly
skill based
assessments.
Classes III to VIII have
4 Formative Assessments
(FA) (2 in each term)
and 2 Summative
Assessments (SA).
Class IX & X have 4 Formative Assessment (FA) ( 2 in each term)
and 2 Summative Assessment.
Class X will have their SA2 as a school based/ board exam.
The assessment pattern for class XI & XII is as directed by CBSE.
Skill Enhancement Programme
INS has set up a counselling cell staffed by well trained counsellors and remedial teachers.
We work towards identifying and rectifying learning difficulties and behavioral problems.
Meal Plan To encourage healthy eating habits in children, and save working mothers from an added effort at home.
the school provides an optional meal plan to the students.
Secondary students are provided with a snack at 7.20 am and a Brunch at 10.45 am.
Primary students are provided breakfast at 8.30 am and lunch at 12.55 pm.
Transport The school also provides optional school bus facility with a female attendant in a radius of 10 Km to
fetch the children to and from school. This facility is provided on all working days.
Digital learning through interactive software We have moved from blackboard teaching to interactive board teaching, making the teaching-learning
process not only enjoyable but innovative, leading to student interaction, interest and curiosity.
ERP: (Enterprise Resource Planning software) Through our ERP system, parents, teachers and students share a common interactive platform and
share information electronically. Parents can track their ward‟s attendance, homework, time-table as
well as communicate with their ward‟s teachers via email, get the latest updates on school activities
on the school website and much more.
THOTS In our constant endeavour and search to provide our students with better learning & development
avenues, we are initiating „THOTS Program‟ for our students. It is a unique concept for the development
of Higher Order Thinking Skills & Thinking Processes in children.
Think Lab When one thinks of science one only thinks of it as experiments and observations. However one needs
to think beyond test tubes and burners. It is a subject that helps one to be organized and think
logically. „Think lab is an organization which inculcates inquisitiveness, prerequisite to be a successful
student of science. „Think Lab‟ provides each student a science kit of his own. Through this kit a
student learns about the common apparatus used in science.
Career Counselling We have a team of counselors who guide our students towards skill enhancement.
Our
Teachers
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative
expression and knowledge”.
- Albert Einstein
We have an excellent team of qualified, passionate and dedicated
teachers who believe that learning is a life long process.
Teachers act as facilitators in nurturing and enriching the innate
talents and potential of each individual child.
Our teachers are like gardeners who meet each child‟s needs,
give proper nourishment, love, attention and care.
We ensure job satisfaction, as this translates into better
performance and output.
Dr. Tarita Shankar Chairperson
Prof. Chetan Wakalkar Trust Nominee
Mrs. Geeta Pillai Chief Executive Principal
Mr. Adesh Gaekwad Trust Nominee
Mr. Sandeep Gaekwad Society Nominee
Mrs. Vinaya Nagaraj Principal- Secondary
Mrs. Aarati Garampalli Principal Primary
Mrs. Shital Dhruva Vice Principal
School
Management
Committee
Mr. Yogesh Patgaonkar Parent Representative
Dr. Anagha Joshi Management Representative
Mrs. Manik Damle Parent Representative
Dr. Rajesh Kumawat Parent Representative
Dr. Aasawari Bhave Gudipudi Academician
Mrs. Renu Garg Eminent Person Performing Arts
Principal of KV No 1, Dehu Road Principal of KV No 2, Dehu Road
Indira National School CBSE Affiliation No. 1130182
S. No. 111/1/2, Behind Wakad Police Chowkey,
Tathawade, Pune 411 033
Phone: Front office: (020) 66731707
Admission: (020) 66731626
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.indiranationalschool.ac.in
Facebook: http://facebook.com/IndiraNationalSchool
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