School begins with the Morning Assembly and students must be on time for it and be present in the Assembly Hall. It is advisable that students reach school at least five minutes before the scheduled time for the Assembly. Students go to class in silence from the Assembly, according to their classes.
The purpose of regular attendance is to inculcate in the students traits punctuality, regularity and academic discipline. To be eligible for promotion, a student must have a minimum of 95% attendance. Absence from the school without leave is not tolerated except when the cause is sudden illness or unforeseen circumstances in which case the information must be given at the earliest.
After an absence from the school the reasons for the absence must be entered briefly in the Regularity Record under “Absent” in the Calendar. Reasons of a private nature may always be submitted in a letter. Parents/Guardians should give a prior intimation to the school on the 3rd day of their ward’s absence if he is likely to be absent for a longer duration.
If an unauthorized absence from school exceeds 15 calendar days, the student’s name may be struck off the rolls, and he may not be readmitted to school.
An Absence due to illness for two or more days, besides being entered in the Regularity Record under “Absent” must be accompanied by a doctor’s prescription
Leave for religious ceremonies, wedding of close relative or special occasions must be obtained beforehand.
A leave granted must be recorded in the Regularity Record under “Leave” in the calendar. This must be signed by Headmaster/Asstt. Headmaster.
Early Departure: It is availed when there is an emergency at home or when a student gets sick in the school.
In case a child falls sick/meets with an accident in the school premises he can be helped with immediate first aid only. The parents will be informed and are expected to come and attend immediately. It is important to give the correct contact numbers in the daily and update it whenever there is a change.
Late arrival to school is a breach of discipline. A student who comes late to school must enter the date and time of arrival into the Regularly Recorded under “Late”.
Five late arrivals will result in Parents being called to the office of the Headmaster/ Asstt. Headmaster, after which that students is liable to a fine of Rs. 50 for every late arrival.
The school declines all responsibility if through failure to produce a letter giving reasons for his absence or delay, a boy is obliged to return home during school hours.
Readmission to class, for absentees and late-comers, is granted when they show the teacher in charge the Regularly Recorded duly countersigned by the Headmaster/Asstt. Headmaster.
It is mandatory for a student to attend the school on the day’s marked “compulsory attendance’. Defaulters are to seek re-admission to the school. In case of sickness/eventualities the matter must be notified to the Headmaster/Asstt. Headmaster with relevant documents on the same day or earlier.
The Schools fees cover twelve calendar months and may be paid in monthly installment or in advance. No reduction is made for holidays or broken periods. Students are liable to be charged full fees as long as their names are officially on the rolls. Fees once paid will not be refunded.
The fees must be paid monthly on or before the due date, failing which a late fee of Rs. 50/- will be levied up to the end of the month and thereafter Rs. 100/- per month and cumulatively. Due dates are clearly indicated in the School dairy. Fee defaulters may not be allowed to attend the class if fees are not cleared during the same month.
Fees for the holiday’s months must be paid in advance the school closes. All dues must be paid before the school year end.
The school reserves the right to increase the fees at any time of the year if an increment is considered necessary. Ten Percent annual increase in tuition fee or any other is normal.
| # | CLASSES | LKG | UKG | I | II | III | IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHOOL FEES (Monthly) | 350 | 350 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 500 |
| 2 | HOSTEL FEES(Monthly) | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 |
Every student must wear a clean, complete and correct uniform daily. Parents must take special care to see that students leave home in full uniform. Uniform compulsory for all school activities, both curricular, and co-curricular, on instruction days as well as on non-instruction days. Defaulters may be fined or sent back home. Whenever the complete or correct uniform cannot be worn, permission to attend school must be obtained on the Regularity Record under “Uniform”.
The specifications regarding uniform must be strictly adhered to by parents and students. No one is allowed any liberty in this regard. The uniform will be as follows:
Class-KG-I: Pants, Shirt, Sweater, T-Shirt, Skirt,
Class-KG-II: Pants, Shirt, Sweater, T-Shirt, Skirt,
Class-I to IV: Long pant, Shirt, Sweater, T-Shirt, Skirt
Strict silence and order must be observed by all in the library.
Every student of “Good Shepherd National School”, in school uniform, has access to the library during the library hours.
All articles, personal belongings and bags must be left outside when entering the library. Only an exercise-book and library book, if to be returned, may be taken into the library.
Library Card needs to be surrendered to borrow book from the library. Only one book will be issued per card and no student can take a book on another’s card A book can be kept for one week only. No renewal will be allowed. Books overdue may be returned on any day with a fine of Rs. 5 per day. No fine if one had been absent for a valid reason.
Books exclusively meant for consultation area not to be taken out of the library. They remain available to all Students all the time.
Before leaving library every student must submit for scrutiny the books borrowed. All magazines, reference book or books used while in the library must be put back in the proper place after reading.
Books borrowed from the library must be returned directly to the librarian. They must not be circulated. A student who circulates books borrowed from the library may have his library card withdrawn and may be fined as well.
Any defect noticed in the book that is being borrowed, the librarian should be notified. Failure to do this checking renders one liable to be considered responsible for the defect noticed on the return of the book. Fines will be imposed for damages done to books and articles in the library.
Books lost must be replaced by the borrower.
A remark will be entered in the library page of the school Diary for every book returned late. Three such remarks will result in the withdrawal of the lending card and a fine of Rs. 50/- may be imposed.
No fine will be charged for books overdue if a letter can be produced showing that the borrower has been absent for valid reasons.
Library cards are distributed once a year, in April. A lost card may be replaced by a new one but a fine of Rs. 50/- will have to be paid.
No books shall be retained by the students during the summer, autumn and winter vacations.
Class: As per schedule
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
During class hours, classes will be allowed into the library only according to the time-table published by the Principal. Permission to enter the library during these class-hours must be obtained from the Principal.
Music is the language of angels and heartthrob of today’s youth. A part time music & Fine Arts teacher is proposed to each vocal and instrumental music to students and assist them in concerts and other cultural functions.
Ample opportunities are provided to the students for various indoor and outdoor games. Football grounds, several carom boards, ludo, chess boards, etc, help the students develop their skills in these games. Biennial Sports Day gives opportunity to the students to take part in various athletic events and get trained in March past and drill display. At least a period a week is set apart for physical training.
Various celebrations throughout the year have their own impact on the students. The Independence Day and the Republic Day celebrations are held to inculcate in the students the spirit of patriotism and love for the country. Teachers Day is celebrated with due solemnity in order to inculcate in the student the respect and gratitude one should have for the teacher. Workers day is celebrated in order to appreciate and honour or non teaching staff. Parents’ Day celebration bring out the talents of the students as well an opportunity to display their gratitude to their parents. The Children’s Day celebration is celebrated with much fun and fanfare to encourage every child to strive for all round excellence.
The whole school is divided into four houses, RED, BLUE, GREEN and YELLOW. All curricular and co-curricular activities are awarded points to encourage healthy competition. Inter class Football, Carom, ludo, Chess, Quiz, Singing, Debate, Dramatics, Dance, Story Telling, Extempore Speech, Drawing and Painting, etc. are conducted throughout the year to bring out the talents in the students. On the opening ceremony of Annual Sports Day, every year, meritorious students are awarded prizes and certificates for excellence in curricular and co-curricular activities.
From time to time, professionals and experts in the field of career guidance and child counseling are invited to give inputs in education to growth and love. This prepares the students to face the future with greater confidence and courage.
Remember that we have been created in order to love and serve God, our Creator and that all learning and wealth in this world around the fear of God on which our eternal welfare depend.
Give glory to God for whatever learning you have for he is the Author of every good. Do not glory in any ability.
Give yourself to the practice of virtue while you are young. The virtues to be cultivated most are modesty (purity), humility, obedience and kindness.
By modesty is meant a proper and decent manner of speaking and acting. This virtue is one of the best ornaments of your age.
Avoid any kind of sin; especially three evils should be particularly avoided:
Taking the name of God in vain;
Impurity in thought, word of deed;
Stealing
These evils draw God’s anger upon us. But if we keep these evils far away from us, God will never fail us with his blessings.
Boys should look upon their school- mates as Brothers upon their Teachers and Superiors as Fathers/ Mothers.
Respect every teacher whether of your class or not. Be grateful towards those who taught you in the past. Show your teachers those exterior signs of reverence to which they are entitled, such as, getting them whenever you meet them.
Be convinced that your teachers deeply feel their serious obligation of promoting your welfare in the best way they possibly can, and that in advising, commanding and correcting you, they have nothing else in view but your own good.
After piety study is most praiseworthy. Therefore, your firs occupation must consist in doing the tasks assigned to you by your teachers.
During class avoid whispering or interrupting.
Strive to edify your school-mates by your good example at all time. In fact no sermon is more efficacious than good example.
Never make fun of those who are backward in their studies or not so quick to grasp their lessons. Let there be no ridiculing of any-one on account of his physical defect. What you laugh at or despise in other may someday befall you.
Gladly help one another at recreation; make no distinction in the choice of your companions. Let no one be slighted in any game and let there be no selfishness. If there be need to make a sacrifice for the sake of the team let it be made cheerfully.
When you are asked by a superior regarding the conduct of some of your companions, answer to the best of your knowledge especially when it is a matter of preventing or remedying some evil. To be silent would not be beneficial to your companion and would be offensive to God. Always avoid exaggeration and speak truthfully.
To write or draw on the blackboard (except when called upon to do so), to soil walls or maps or anything else are things absolutely to be avoided.
Take great care of your text-books, copy books and other belongings. Beware of appropriating your neighbor’s property even if it be the smallest thing. Should you find a lost article, give it at once to the Assistant Headmaster.
Keep the floor clean by allowing no paper or ink to fall on it. Cleanliness and purity of soul are reflected by a clean and neat exterior.
Speak well of your mates, or of the discipline or management of the school. Everyone is perfectly free to remain of not to remain in the school.
Always speak well of your and of your teachers.
Performances on the stage of the school auditorium are permitted for your instruction and entertainment. They should help to bring our the fine qualities of your hearts, and never be and never be an occasion for the least sin.
Attend all performances cheerfully be grateful to your superiors for such opportunities
To enter the auditorium in such a hurry or even to run the risk of hurting your companions, to try to go ahead of others in order to secure a better seat, to stand when you should be seated, to shout, to whistle, to boo or hiss, or in any other way give evidence of disapproval or dislike, are thing absolutely to be avoided.
Do not ridicule any one for his mistakes or awkwardness. When the curtain is lowered, applaud generously but boisterously.
Be gentlemanly also when thing have not been according your taste or as perfect as you expected them to be.
In leaving the auditorium do not push or push shove one another. Go out in an orderly manner.
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