Update - I
From the desk of the Secretary and Correspondent
I feel privileged to submit, the update for the first quarter, and it is my pleasure to share with you the highlights of the performance of the institution during this period. I am glad to inform you all that our institution is marching ahead from strength to strength, reaching close to our vision. Once again, I re-assure all our stake holders that the 'Lotus Team' is inspired and equipped to create better quality education to our children focused at all round development. Every member of the Team is committed and ignited with passion to achieve the goal of our institution. During the last academic year, few highly reputed agencies have assessed the institution on various parameters and acknowledged the institution as one of the best in this category of schools.
FOUNDATION CLASSES:
The year has begun with foundation classes for classes I to X held from 15th June to 30th June. The syllabus and concepts were specially planned in order to prepare the students to learn their lessons with ease and comfort for the rest of the academic year. These classes were aimed at increasing the understanding levels of the children by achieving perfection at basic standards.
TRAINING PROGRAMMES:
1) We believe in updating our skills constantly, so that it reflects in our teaching methods. All the teachers underwent an exclusive training, programmed on 9th and 10th of June organized by an International organization. Topics like Micro teaching, Lesson planning, Child centered Methods Etc were discussed.
2) The Mathematic teachers have attended training cum workshop on 26.08.06
3) There was an exclusive Pre-Primary teachers training program on 19.08.06. Attended by all the Pre-Primary Teachers and the Principal.
4) All the Teachers including the principal are likely to attend for the next training program scheduled on 25th and 26th of September. They are likely to discuss topics related to Questioning techniques, circle time, creativity, classroom management, motivation and certain activities during this training programme.
SCHOOL'S NEW WORKING COMMITTEE:
The school working committee for the academic year 2006-2007 is nominated, the members are as follows:
Rose house Team leader - Mrs. Sridevi
Daffodil House Team leader - Mr. Akram Ali
Jasmine House - Mrs. Madhuri and Team
WORKING COMMITTEE:
Planning and Coordination : M.V.K. Ravi Kumar and Mrs. Hema
Examinations ������� : Mrs. Jyothi
Computer Department ������ : Mr. Govind
Cultural Activities ������� : Mrs. Nagamani, Mr. Sri and Mr.Satyanarayana
Club Activities and
Co-Curricular Activities ������� : Mr. Akram Ali
Field Trips ������ : Mrs. Madhuri
Sports ������ : Miss Imrana, Mrs. Madhavi Latha
Literacy Activities and Inter
School Competitions ������� : Mrs. Visalakshmi
Library activities ������� : Mrs. Ambika, Mrs. Jyothi
EVENTS
1. The students of our school have participated in the �HORLICKS-BOOST WHIZKIDZ" competition held at Sri Satya Sai Nigamagamam on 23rd and 24th of August. They participated in Essay writing, drawing, painting and dance competions. B. Sowjanya of class VII has won III prize in essary writing. The feed back for the dance performance was excellent. Around 40 schools across the city have participated in these competitions.
2. The Etv2 Channel has invited our Students, Teachers and Principal to participate in a group discussion on the occasion of Teachers day, the same was telecasted in Etv2 on 3rd and 5th September.
3. Our students are likely to take part in the National level "Young World Quiz-06" competitions to be held on 16th October.
CELEBRATIONS:
On 15th August along with the Independence Day Celebrations, the school has celebrated its Investiture ceremony to nominate the school's new cabinet. The following students have taken charge.
R. Dinesh ����� of VII Head boy
K Mounica ���� of �������� VII Head Girl
G. Ranjitha ���� of IX Rose house captain
M. Monica ���� of �������� VIII Daffodil house captain
S. Sashi kala �� of � IX Cultural secretary
J.N. Tejaswini ��������� of ����� IX Organizing secretary
March past, Guard of honor by the out going cabinet and then by the newly formed cabinet was followed soon after the flag hoisting. Teachers and Children spoke on the occasions. Many cultural programmed like reciting of patriotic songs and fancy dresses by children were performed to mark the occasions.
FILED TRIPS:
EXAMINATIONS:
1. The I A.T, U.T and II A.T. U.T are completed
2. Quarterly-yearly exams have commenced from 15th and 18th of this month
3. Sufficient revision was given for all the subjects to all the classes.
SLIP TESTS:
Conducting of slip test on every Saturday in all the subjects has been introduced from this academic year. (Except during U.T. and term exam revision classes). Parents may check the H.W. notes for the same.
SPECIAL CLASSES:
Special classes are being conducted for the higher classes as per the requirements.
CLUB-ACTIVITIES:
Various clubs have been formed to create interest and explore the talents of the children. These club activity classes will be conducted on every Saturday during the II session.
The following are the clubs:
Mathematics
Extempore classes
Indoor / Outdoor sports
Computers
Seminars, group discussions etc.,
CO-CURRICULAR ACTITIES:
The Co-curricular activities for the academic year includes regular classes in Music, Western Dance and Karate.
SHAPING YOUNG MINDS:
The school has started "The-Hindu" NIE program from this academic year to cultivate the reading habit and values in children. This program is aimed to empower the students to build their knowledge in a variety of subjects. Under this program the students will get a copy of the newspaper on all the working days, which can be taken home. Apart from this the students will also undergo the NIE sessions to practice various skills, that are highly interactive and activity based. Qualified and well-trained facilitators will handle the sessions. Easily available tools and materials are used. (From class V onwards)
PARENT-TEACHER MEETING:
The first parent teacher meeting was organized on 26.08.06. The progress reports of the I.A.T and U.T. were distributed. The related issues were discussed and Mrs. Hema the principal has addressed the Pre-primary Parents about the Pre-primary teaching methods being followed.
GENERAL:
HORLICS-BOOST vending machine is installed in the school to provide nutritious drink to the children at the cost of Rs. 5/- per cup. This will be available in 4 different flavors.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY:
At Lotus, we believe in age appropriate curriculum, the teaching is not confined to the classroom and in between the four walls of the classroom alone. The curriculum goes beyond academics. Many factors will influence the process of teaching. But to put it shortly, teaching here is practiced on the lines of
1. Creative learning
2. Self learning
3. Child centered methods
4. Value based education
What is required today is not rotten system and mere mugging up of the answers to score in the exams. But we essentially need to prepare them to face the challenges of tomorrow, they should be trained with multiple intelligence.
ADDING UP...
A specially designed 15 - seated Language Lab is getting ready with sophisticated equipment. This is aimed to enhance the communication skills of the children. We hope to put the language lab into user from the II term onwards.
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