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Foreword

This handbook is intended to be used by students, parents

and staff as a guide to the rules, regulations and general

information about Sunnydale. Each student is expected to

abide by these rules and regulations. Parents are

encouraged to use this handbook to assist their child in

following the rules of Sunnydale.

Although the information found in this book is detailed and

specific on many topics, but may not cover every situation

and circumstance that may arise during the school year.

The school administration reserves the right to make

decisions and changes at any time to implement the

educational programme and to assure the well-being of all

students.

The administration will have the final say in interpreting

the rules contained in this handbook. Should a situation or

circumstance arise that is not specifically covered in this

handbook, the administration department will take a

decision based on Sunnydale policy.

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Student-Parent Handbook

Session: 2017-18 onwards

List of Contents Page No.

Introducing Sunnydale .......................................................................... 1

Ideology .................................................................................................... 2

Transition from Edexcel to CIE ........................................................ 3

Academic Programme ............................................................................ 4

Sunnydale Curriculum ............................................................... 4

Infrastructure ....................................................................................... 6

Junior Section ............................................................................ 6

Middle Section .......................................................................... 6

Senior Section .......................................................................... 6

Locations ...................................................................................... 7

School Administration Offices ............................................ 8

School Uniform ....................................................................................... 8

General Specifications ............................................................ 8

Girls’ Regular Uniform ............................................................. 9

Girls’ Winter Wear ................................................................... 9

Boys’ Regular Uniform .............................................................. 9

Boys’ Sports Uniform .............................................................. 10

Boys’ Winter Wear .................................................................. 10

Suggested Tailors .................................................................... 10

Uniform /Dress Code (General) ........................................... 10

Uniform /Dress Code (for Boys) ......................................... 11

Uniform /Dress Code (for Girls) ......................................... 12

School Timing ......................................................................................... 13

Traffic Rules .......................................................................................... 13

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Discipline and Code of Conduct ........................................................ 14

Student Conduct Expected at Sunnydale ......................... 14

Awareness of Rules.................................................................. 15

Rules During Examinations .................................................... 17

Misconduct ................................................................................. 18

Termination of Enrolment ...................................................... 19

Private Coaching ...................................................................... 20

Banned Items............................................................................ 20

Procedures Followed for Expulsion ..................................... 21

Use of School Premises ......................................................... 23

Absence from School ......................................................................... 23

No Make-up Test Policy ..................................................................... 24

Instructions to Parents/Guardians ................................................ 24

School Yearbook................................................................................... 28

Community Service Programme ....................................................... 28

General Progress & Report Cards ................................................... 29

Holiday ..................................................................................................... 31

Payment of Fees ................................................................................... 32

Transfer Certificates ........................................................................ 34

Rules for Ordinary and Advanced Level Candidates ................. 34

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INTRODUCING SUNNYDALE

Sunnydale was established in 1985 by its founding members

spearheaded by its late Chairman Abdul Mannan Khan. Based

on the syllabus published by the UK Education Board this

institution is aimed at providing quality education to the

society.

Students admitted in this school are mostly from educated

family backgrounds with prime aim to get higher education

from prestigious institutions at home and abroad. Some of our

students with outstanding results obtained from the Ordinary

Level and Advanced Level Examinations apply to renowned

colleges and universities of the world. Among them, some of

the students get full scholarship to study in these universities.

Since its inception, we have striven to maintain a slow and

measured but steady pace of growth in class levels. This policy

has, so far, paid rich dividends in terms of institutional

development. We are now confident that this conservative

rate of progress has enabled us to assess, reflect upon and

design our future course, thus avoiding the risks of unplanned

hasty growth. It has also resulted in a comprehensive,

systematic and structured evolution of such school facilities

as administrative buildings, science, computer laboratories etc.

The adoption of a gradual but specifically defined expansion

policy has helped Sunnydale to build a healthy relationship

among its workforce, its student body and the society at large.

At present, Sunnydale is housed in different locations with

classes ranging from Playgroup to Grade Twelve. Our future

plans include the construction of school facilities on its own

land at Bashundhara.

We, at Sunnydale, believe the measure of our institutional

growth is demonstrated by the success of our students in

Ordinary and Advanced Level Examinations every year.

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Today, Sunnydale looks forward to a future of constant and

uninterrupted growth and hopes to set an example of an

institution that has endured the test of its existence through

the years.

Ideology Sunnydale considers each of its students a special being with

the potential of growing, maturing and standing on their own.

We are here merely as guides to steer the students along the

course of life towards their cherished destination. Our

students have been lucky enough to have gained entry here;

thus, they are obligated to help those who are less fortunate.

We believe in the motto ‘Each one for everyone’. We hope to

inculcate the basic goodness of a human being in our students

so that they grow up to help the world even in the smallest

measure. And even if they fail to do that, then they should not

pose a threat to the society around them.

To achieve the aforesaid goals Sunnydale believes each of its

students should:

develop Bangladeshi Nationalism and Patriotism, with a sense

of dignity and pride.

develop love and respect for Bangladeshi Culture, Heritage

and Bengali Language.

develop oneself as a responsible individual.

develop interpersonal skills and grasp a strong command

over English language.

respect and cooperate with the teachers, fellow students

and members of the staff.

develop self-confidence, self-reliance and self-esteem.

develop creativity and originality.

cope with individual and social challenges.

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actively participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular

activities.

relate to the greater world as productive citizens of the

world.

set examples of strong moral and civic behaviour by

displaying honesty, integrity, humanity, tolerance, sincerity

and dedication.

Transition from Edexcel to Cambridge International

Examinations (CIE)

Sunnydale started its Ordinary Level programme with the

courses offered by the University of London which led to

General Certificate of Education Examinations. Students sat

for these examinations after completing Class Ten.

Between 1996 and 1998 the ‘University of London Schools

Examination Board’ merged with Business and Technology

Education Council (BTEC) to create Edexcel with the approval

of the UK Government (Department of Education). In 1997

Sunnydale adopted the syllabus published by Edexcel, the UK

Examination Board, for the Ordinary Level and Advanced Level

General Certificate of Education Examinations.

From the year 2009, Edexcel planned to change its GCE

Ordinary Level and Advanced Level syllabus to IGCSE for both

levels. As IGCSE was absolutely a new venture of Edexcel

where the syllabus was being changed every now and then, the

school decided in the year 2008 to change its syllabus.

Since 2008 Sunnydale has adopted the syllabus published by

the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE),

under the UK Education Board, for the Ordinary and Advanced

Level.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

Courses taught in this institution lead to University of

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), under the UK

Education Board, for the Ordinary and Advanced Level. Students

sit for these examinations after completing Class X, XI and

XII respectively. They take a minimum of 07, a maximum of 09

subjects for Ordinary Level Course and a minimum of 03, a

maximum of 04 subjects for Advanced Level Course.

The academic year is from July to June. Within the academic

year there are two terms: July to December and January to

June. Report Cards are issued at the end of each term.

Till Class VIII, all subjects are compulsory. In Ordinary Level

only Bangladesh Studies, Bengali, English and Mathematics are

compulsory, other subjects are optional. In Advanced Level

only Mathematics is compulsory and other subjects are

elective.

The syllabus of the Ordinary and Advanced Level is given by

the same overseas examinations authorities i.e., the University

of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), UK. The

structure of the curricula at both the Levels gradually moulds

the students and equips them to successfully face the

challenges in their tertiary education.

Sunnydale’s policy prohibits ranking as it creates unhealthy

competition and jealousy among peers. Moreover, it puts

parental pressure on a child which is psychologically detrimental

to their mental growth.

Sunnydale Curriculum

In order to be well prepared to start the Ordinary Level

syllabus in Grade IX, the whole curriculum from Grade I to

VIII is designed in such a systematic and methodical way that

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strives to develop the intellectual, creative and physical

abilities of a child needed in each class till Advanced Level.

The curriculum of the school includes the following subjects.

Playgroup

to K.G.II English, Bengali, Mathematics, Islamiat, Bangladesh

Studies, Art, Games and Music.

Class I

and II Bangladesh Studies, Bengali (Literature and

Language), English (Literature and Language),

Mathematics, Science, Islamiat, Moral Science,

General Knowledge, Art, Games and Music.

Class III

and IV Besides the above mentioned subjects Geometry is

added in Mathematics and as new subjects

History, Geography and Computer Studies are

introduced. In the Computer Laboratory students

learn to prepare Project work. Laboratory work

(Science) and Library class start from this level.

From Class III onwards Dance, Debate, Drama and

Recitation are included in the co-curricular

activities.

Class V For this class Algebra is added in Mathematics.

Class VI

to VIII At this level the subject Science is divided and

taught separately as Physics, Chemistry and

Biology. Economics is added as a new subject from

Class VII onwards. Scouting starts from Class VI.

Class IX

and X In these classes the two years’ syllabus of

Ordinary Level published by the University of

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), UK is

followed, including only the subjects Sunnydale

offers such as Additional Mathematics,

Bangladesh Studies, Bengali, Biology, Business

Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English Language,

Mathematics D, Physics and Principles of Accounts.

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Class XI

and XII In these classes the two years’ syllabus of

Advanced Level published by the University of

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), UK is

followed, including only the subjects Sunnydale

offers such as Accounting, Biology, Business,

Chemistry, Economics, Further Mathematics, Law,

Mathematics and Physics.

INFRASTRUCTURE For academic and administrative purposes the school is divided

into three sections: the Junior Section, the Middle Section

and the Senior Section.

Junior Section This section covers classes from Playgroup to Kindergarten II.

Students of this section are in their first stage of learning

where they begin their preschool and early learning. Children

being very young at this stage have impressionable mind that

needs a caring environment. Starting with training to hold a

pencil through games, songs, story-telling and a lot of cajoling,

they end up being capable and confident pupils who can clearly

express themselves both in speech and in writing.

Middle Section This section covers classes from Class I to VII. From here

they begin their primary education. Here the curriculum and

co-curricular activities are combined to offer a variety of

learning opportunities that enable each student to attain

individuality and develop academic and personal (social) growth.

It encourages each student in the development of a healthy

and positive self image.

Senior Section This section covers classes from Class VIII to XII. To

compliment the curriculum extensive co-curricular and extra-

curricular activities are combined that strive to meet the

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educational, social and emotional needs of the early adolescent.

This adolescent is viewed as a unique character coping with a

changing body, changing interests and changing relationships.

It facilitates the whole programme to enhance social

interaction, healthy recreation, leadership, self-discipline and

self-confidence and also to develop the intellectual, creative

and physical abilities which a child needs beyond the school

years, i.e., in their tertiary education.

Locations It is an inevitable fact that residential areas of Dhaka,

especially Dhanmondi is presently in the process of being

converted into Apartment Complexes which leaves us very

little scope to choose a particular area as a permanent location

for our school. For this reason the school may be relocated

from time to time, keeping Parents informed in advance so

that they may plan the future placement of their children in

this school. At present Sunnydale is located in the following

five locations.

Junior Section 1- (Playgroup and Nursery)

Location - House # 2/A, Road # 8, Dhanmondi R/A

Cellphone # 01713389795, 0177759640

Junior Section 2 - (Kindergarten I and II)

Location - House # 5/2, Gaznavi Road, Mohammadpur,

Cellphone # 01713330499, 01755550239

Middle Section 1 - (Class I to Class V)

Location - House # 66, Road # 11/A, Dhanmondi R/A

Cellphone # 01713330497, 01713330498

Middle Section 2 - (Class VI and Class VII)

Location - House # 10, Road # 13, Dhanmondi R/A

Cellphone # 01730339265

Senior Section - (Class VIII to Class XII)

Location - House # 34, Road # 7, Dhanmondi R/A

Phone # 9117856, 01713016396, 07130320354

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School Administration Offices

Sunnydale has an office in each section. Parents must contact

the respective office for information related to that section.

* Admission and Accounts Office are in the Senior Section.

Visiting Hours (Office)

Sunday to Thursday - 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Visiting Hours (Admission):

Sunday to Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

(For Admission Enquiries only - Phone # 8153969)

SCHOOL UNIFORM

General Specifications

All boys must wear singlet (sleeveless vest) and girls must

wear a camisole (chemise) underneath their uniform.

All students should also wear proper undergarments other

than the singlet and camisole.

All students (boys) must wear the games dress on the days

of physical education activities.

Footwear – Any plain black shoes from any shop. On the

days of games they must wear sneakers.

Students may wear plain unadorned two strap sandals

(white/black/brown/beige) in summer, after receiving

notice in this regard. Decorative or rubber/plastic sandals

are not allowed.

Every student must wear a raincoat to school on rainy days.

It is not possible to allow the vehicles to enter the

premises even during a heavy downpour.

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Girls’ Regular Uniform Class XI and XII

Navy blue kameez with belt and side pockets (if required,

may be included).

Kameez should have the shape of the letter "A".

Length of the Kameez should be till the knees.

It should be 4" loose around the body.

Loops on the shoulders should be loose enough, so as not to

crease the dupatta.

Length of the sleeves should be three-fourth of the total

length from shoulder to elbow, and 2" loose around the

lower end.

Length of the slits on the lower two sides of the kameez

should be one-third of the total length from the waist to

the knees.

White shalwar without pockets (pockets are prohibited)

White dupatta (5" in width) with Sunnydale’s monogram on

left side

White socks

Girls’ Winter Wear Class XI and XII

Plain dark blue cardigan with no school monogram.

White/dark blue muffler (optional).

Boys’ Regular Uniform Class XI and XII

Plain milky white short-sleeved shirt with Sunnydale’s

monogram on left pocket

Dark blue trousers (Full pants, not tight-fitting)

Simple black belt or brown

White socks

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Boys’ Sports Uniform Class XI and XII

Dark blue trousers and school’s T-shirt (To be bought from

the school)

Boys’ Winter Wear Class XI and XII

Plain dark blue V-Necked sweater with no school monogram

(sleeveless or long-sleeved)

White/dark blue muffler (optional)

Suggested Tailors

The school uniform may be tailored from any of the followings:

* Kahon Fashon Studio: House # 38/1 (1st floor), Dhanmondi

27 (Old), Dhaka-1209 (Behind Meena Bazzar),

Cellphone # 01717273896

* Karnafuly Tailors & Fabrics: Anam Rangs Plaza, Shop # 9,

10 (3rd Floor), House # 61, Road # 6/A, Dhanmondi,

Dhaka-1209, Ph # 9123391

* Mahboob Alam Ladies Tailors: Lakeview Super Market, (1st

Floor) 119, Lake Circus, Kalabagan, Dhaka – 1205,

Ph # 8112438, 01915226823

* Modern Tailors: 170, Kalabagan (2nd Lane), Dhaka – 1205

Cellphone # 01915598402

* Tumpa Tailors: Shop # 63-64, Mohammadia Super Market,

Sobhanbagh, Mirpur Road, Dhaka - 1207,

Cellphone # 01711101165

* There might be a change in the name of suggested tailors

from time to time.

Uniform/Dress Code (General)

The academic atmosphere and formal setting of the school

demand sober attire that reflects a prim and proper

demeanour. The main purpose of the school uniform is to

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maintain uniformity in appearance to avoid disparities in socio-

economic condition. As school uniform plays a vital role in a

student’s life, it is compulsory to follow the conditions mentioned

below:

Cleanliness and personal hygiene must be maintained.

Students are not allowed to wear their uniforms in any

fashionable style.

Students must wear their School ID Cards.

Students may wear a wristwatch with plain black belt or

brown belt only and the dial should not be more than 3.5

cm. There should not be any other colour on it.

Students wearing glasses should use regular black or

brown frames only. No spectacles with fancy frames are

allowed.

Students who highlight, colour, or tint their hair, are not

allowed to attend school till their hair returns to the

natural colour.

Students must not colour their skin with henna or put

tattoos etc.

The school uniform is the emblem of the school. The

school does not tolerate any form of inappropriate behaviour

during supervised school trips. Students are to behave in a

befitting manner so as not to bring shame or discredit to

Sunnydale. Students must keep in mind that when in school

uniform, they represent the school. Any student found

involved in any wrongdoing outside the school premises in

the school uniform will be expelled from the school.

Uniform/Dress Code (For Boys)

The hairstyle of the boys should be befitting a student.

It should not be that long to cover forehead, ears or

collar of the shirt. Boys are not allowed to keep a

moustache, a beard or sideburn.

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Students will be sent back home if they come to school

with longer hair than prescribed length, or with a

moustache, a beard or a sideburn.

Boys are not allowed to pierce their ears or wear any

ornament on the earlobe.

Shirts should be properly tucked in and trousers should be

belted (black belt only) at the waist as described in the

specification given at the beginning of the new session.

During any school event if students are not required to be

in uniform, they must always be modestly dressed up. Boys

should not wear sleeveless tops and shorts or three-

quarter pants. They can wear T-shirts/shirts with trousers

on such days.

Uniform/Dress Code (For Girls)

Girls should tie up their hair properly. Girls having long hair

should tie them in one braid, short hair in one ponytail and

for shorter hair or loose tendrils, they should use plain white

or black clips or hair bands. Punch clips are not allowed.

Girls are allowed to wear only one pair of plain gold earrings

clinging to their earlobes or very small studs. No other

jewellery or trinkets are allowed.

Girls must not put on any sort of make-up, i.e., lipstick, kohl

(kajal), foundation, etc.

Girls can grow nails of short length and put nail polish of

soft colours (no shade of blue/green).

Their uniforms should strictly be according to the uniform

details given at the beginning of a new session. The

dupatta and the belt should not be worn loosely or too

tightly.

During any school event if students are not required to be

in uniform, they must always be modestly dressed up. Girls

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should not wear low-cut kameezes, trousers, churidars,

sleeveless or very short-sleeved dresses. They must wear

shalwar kameez sets with dupatta (worn on both sides).

SCHOOL TIMING

Students will come to school according to the timing of

their respective class routine and leave school as soon

as their classes are over for that day.

Students will not be allowed to attend school if they

miss the first period of their individual routine.

Habitual latecomers may not be allowed to attend the

school for a day.

Boys are not allowed to remain on the school premises

after they finish their classes each day.

TRAFFIC RULES On the way to their school the students must not put their

school bags in the boot of the cars, instead they should

carry them with themselves so they do not have to wait

for their bags in front of the school. This would save time

and ensure the smooth flow of traffic in front of the

school gates.

Any regulation made by the school authority for easy

movement of vehicles in front of the school must be followed

by all concerned.

Drivers must be thoroughly briefed on Traffic Rules as notified

from time to time by Dhaka Metropolitan Police. They should

also be instructed to refrain from arguing or misbehaving

with the school security guards assigned to regulate the

traffic as they only carry out their duties.

Car Parking - Honking unnecessarily and parking of cars in

front of the school gates or any residence on either side of

the school buildings are prohibited. Double parking is also

strictly forbidden.

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DISCIPLINE AND CODE OF CONDUCT

In the final measure of all things Sunnydale is more than an

institution. It is the sum total of the life experiences of its

school community, especially its students’ past, present and

future. Years from now Sunnydale will be valued not so much

for its academic achievements, neither for its buildings and

resources, nor for its efficiency or adherence to institutional

guidelines and regulations, Sunnydale would be valued for the

mannerism of its graduates reflected in their interactions

with the outside world.

A. Student Conduct expected at Sunnydale Sunnydale’s enduring legacy can be defined by its Alumni’s

achievements, values and beliefs attained with positive actions,

knowledge, intelligence, creativity etc. tempered by spirituality,

compassion and an uncompromising sense of justice. If only a

percentage of Sunnydalians endeavour to live and breathe the

ethos of their Alma Mater they will have carried the flame of

our common humanity to the mountain top and we can rest easy

knowing that after years of striving our work is done.

It is believed that a better relationship among the school

administrators, students and their immediate families can be

maintained if there is a clear understanding of what is

expected of a student. Rules and regulations have been formed

to govern all aspects of the daily school routine. These rules

have been put together as a result of a broad consensus of

school administrators, teachers and parents.

A great emphasis is put upon general discipline and it is

expected that all school rules are strictly observed by all

the students of Sunnydale. In the case of infringement,

the school reserves the right to take such actions as may be

judged necessary at the absolute discretion of the school

authorities. This may include suspension, withdrawal request

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or expulsion of any student from the school at any time

during the course of the year.

B. Awareness of the Rules and Regulations

In order to maintain consistency and a positive congenial school

environment the school expects its students to abide by the

following rules:

1. Students and their families are expected to know and

follow the rules and regulations of the school. Ignorance

or negligence of any of the rules is not tolerated. Thus no

exception will be made even in the case of breaking a rule

for the first time.

2. They must be respectful, polite and cooperative with their

peers, all teachers and other staff.

3. Since a strong emphasis is put on English, students should

speak in English both in and out of the classroom. If they

need to speak in Bengali, it must be in good Bengali with

proper pronunciation.

4. Students are responsible for proper use and care of school

property such as library books, furniture, laboratory

equipment etc. They should refrain from scribbling or

scratching on school’s walls, desks, seats etc. Parents/

Guardians of a student is deemed responsible to repair or

pay for the replacement of any damaged school property

when it is determined that the damage was caused by the

student as a result of negligence or ill intention.

5. After replacement or repair of the damaged property, any

leftover amount is donated to the community service fund.

6. Students should keep the school premises clean by

throwing litter in the bins. After having soft drink empty

bottles must be returned to the canteen or thrown in the

bins. Students may be asked to clean the field if they drop

litter.

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7. Students selected to represent Sunnydale as a team in

different sports and competitions must attend all the

practice sessions. Students must wear the garments

chosen to represent the school at any sports competition.

Participation in any school activity is part of the school

curriculum. Though passing examinations successfully is very

important, nevertheless achieving awards and certificates

for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities is equally

important as these certificates also assist a student, to a

certain extent, for placement in universities abroad.

8. Students of Class XI and XII can bring mobile phones

(not very expensive and with limited applications) to

school, but they must leave them at the office during

school hours and collect them when leaving the school

premises.

9. Students taking Chemistry as a subject must wear an

apron and a protective eyeglass; otherwise they will not be

allowed to attend their practical classes.

10. It is noted with a sense of increasing concern that

roadside vendors selling unhygienic and unwholesome food

do a brisk business outside the school gates. The food of

dubious nutritional value also has the added potential of

posing a very real threat to the life and health of our

students. Hepatitis and Typhoid are just two of the

diseases that can result from consumption of food which

has no assurance of quality control. The school cannot be

expected to assume the liability for diseases or cases of

fatal food poisoning, which may be the consequence of

eating unhealthy food outside the school premises.

Therefore, students are forbidden to patronize these

vendors and any student doing so will be subjected to

strong disciplinary action.

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11. Students may be detained after school to complete

unfinished work or asked to clean the field after tiffin

break as a punishment for any infringement of school

rules.

12. Any student who faces disciplinary action for any wrongdoing

may be grounded for a certain period of time starting

from a day to a whole term. Any class work or test

missed during this period may affect their grades but they

are not allowed to sit for a make-up later.

C. Rules to be maintained during examinations 1. Parents are requested to pick up their children from school

as soon as their examination is over for each day.

2. Students are not allowed to enter school premises with a

bag or any text books/exercise books on those days.

They can only bring transparent bags or pencil cases during

examinations to carry stationery and calculator.

Students are strictly prohibited to borrow any stationery

or calculator etc. in the examination hall. Failure to

follow this rule may result in deduction of marks from

their examination scripts. During examinations students

must use ballpoint pen only.

3. Any student, who is found to be in possession of any

means of cheating (torn pages from textbooks, small pieces

of paper with text, books, clipboards/files with text on

them etc.) or caught helping any other student to cheat,

can be expelled from the school then and there without

any prior notice.

4. In case of any examination not held due to unavoidable

circumstances, that examination will be held on a later

date. A prior notice is usually given in such cases.

5. Students must be in proper school uniform and shoes or

else they are not allowed to sit for their examinations.

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D. Misconduct Every student at Sunnydale shares the responsibility of

maintaining a positive and safe academic environment.

Therefore, all students must conduct themselves with decorum

and decency in school at all times. Their behaviour should not

show disregard to school discipline and disobedience or

disrespect to any member of the school community.

Any inappropriate or unethical behaviour is considered as

breach of school discipline and amounts to misconduct and

any extreme case may result in dismissal of the accused student

from the school. The following are some acts and commissions

considered as misconduct at the school.

1. Improper school uniform- Students, who do not wear

proper school uniform or fail to follow the instructions

given in this regard, face stern disciplinary action, i.e.,

they are not allowed to attend any of the classes for that

day even if they have any tests, marked class work or

surprise tests. As a disciplinary action if a student misses

any of the aforementioned work, they are not allowed to

sit for a make-up.

2. Grouping- Any sort of grouping among students is strictly

forbidden. Stern disciplinary action is taken if a student

gets involved in any sort of grouping, violence and anti-

social or rowdy behaviour such as bullying, fighting, verbal

or physical abuse.

3. Inappropriate Behaviour- The school does not tolerate any

form of inappropriate behaviour during school supervised

trips too. Students are to behave in a befitting manner so

as not to bring shame or discredit to the school.

Students must keep in mind that when in school uniform,

they represent Sunnydale.

4. Obnoxious Activities outside the school- Any student

also must not get involved in any such activity outside the

school which may bring a bad name to Sunnydale.

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5. Inappropriate Language- Use of unacceptable informality

in any language is strongly discouraged. Use of slang/ vulgar/

indecent/nasty words especially swear-words against any

member of the school community, is emphatically forbidden.

Any student using such language can face disciplinary

action and may even be expelled.

6. Indecency- Since Sunnydale is co-educational, decency,

formality and decorum are essential requirements in the

relationship of boys and girls. The school does not tolerate

any sort of inappropriate physical contact (hugging or

touching each other in any form). Such actions call for

disciplinary actions and may result in expulsion.

7. Use of internet, newspaper etc., to vilify school-

Students are prohibited from uploading indecent pictures

or commenting whatsoever against the school on the

internet via any website (Facebook, Twitter, Messenger,

e-mail etc.)

Students found uploading false information, negative

comments or disfigured images of their peers, teachers

or political personalities on the facebook or sending

obscene video clipping through MMS to others will be

facing charges of Cyber Crime and expelled then and

there from the school.

8. Cheating- Any student of a section of the same class found

leaking the questions of any tests, marked class work or

surprise tests to their peers of another section may face

severe punishment.

E. Enrolment of a student can be terminated for any of

the following reasons

1. Accusation of cheating – Any student, who is found to be

in possession of any means of cheating (torn pages from

textbooks, small pieces of paper with text, books,

clipboards/files with text on them etc.) or caught helping

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any other student to cheat, can be expelled from the

school then and there without any prior notice.

2. Gross improper behavior.

3. Repetition in the same class for two successive years.

4. Failure to attain minimum 50% marks required for

retaining a seat.

5. Sitting for the Ordinary Level or Advanced Level

Examinations ahead of the schedule as set by the school

authority.

6. Bullying others at school.

7. Facing disciplinary action thrice for misconduct.

F. Private coaching is strictly prohibited at Sunnydale

1. Teachers of Sunnydale are not permitted to privately

coach any student of this institution. Students may be

expelled if they seek private coaching from teachers of

Sunnydale in any capacity e.g. from teachers taking any

compulsory or elective subject, art, dance, debate, drama,

music, recitation, games, (basketball, table tennis, chess,

cricket, football, handball, swimming, volleyball) etc.

2. Parents will only acknowledge the letters given by the

Principal or Vice Principal for any payment of money to

the school or for any activity (ECA etc.) conducted inside

or outside the school periphery.

Sunnydale will not be responsible for any untoward

incidents during any activities that have not been

endorsed by the school authority.

G. Banned items at Sunnydale

1. Red pens, correction fluid, highlighters, toys and games

items, cosmetics, ornaments, CDs, DVDs, iPods, MP3-6,

pen drives, Smartphones, iPhones, tablets, video cameras

or any other cameras, medicines (without prior permission),

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comic books or film magazines, posters, cans of snow

spray, ribbon spray or any other spray, gas or fun bombs

and sharp items like blades, knives etc., and also large

amounts of money, must not be brought to school. If

students are found to have these at school, those items

would be seized and never returned. The owner of these

items will be severely punished and may even be expelled.

2. Students can be expelled then and there if they are found

in possession of any indecent sketch, photograph, picture,

magazine or vulgar downloaded items in their school bags,

mobile phones, CDs, DVDs, iPods, MP3-MP6, Pen Drives,

etc.

3. Consumption or possession of cigarettes, illegal items like

drugs or alcoholic beverages on the school premises or

outside is strictly prohibited. Students found in possession

of these items will be expelled then and there from the

school without any prior notice. Students are also not

allowed to bring chewing gum or any sort of energy drink

to school.

In case of any doubt of consumption of alcohol or use of

drugs by a student, the school authority will impose dope

test on that student. The school authority will have the

absolute power to choose the Diagnostic Centre for this

test. Expenses of test(s) have to be borne by the Parents.

H. Procedures for deciding a case of suspension/

withdrawal request / expulsion from Sunnydale

Students responsible for gross violation of the accepted

school norms relating to academic and social conduct are

consequently asked to leave Sunnydale. Sunnydale teachers

and management have a clear mandate from its Board of

Directors to follow the due process before any final

decision on withdrawal request/expulsion of any student is

taken.

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The summarized process of the withdrawal/expulsion is as

follows:

1. The initial report of allegations of any wrongdoing by a

student is documented by the reporting teacher and

provided to the class teacher.

2. First, the accused is given a chance to give his/her

statement of the incident.

3. Secondly, a comprehensive attempt is made to substantiate/

discount this initial report through cross checking of

various sources such as Class Teachers, Subject Teachers,

Floor Incharge, Student Counsellor, classmates/peers, and

other staff. All opinions and evidence are meticulously

documented to make this process as transparent as

possible.

4. During the entire process of cross-checking the accused

student is allowed to attend school.

5. Unless there is enough clear and indisputable evidence of

wrongdoing, the process of inquiry is terminated with a

recommendation to the appropriate authority to allow the

student to continue in school.

6. To facilitate a meaningful and deliberate process of inquiry

and avoid shallow decision making on a child’s future, the

process can continue from a week to over a month.

7. Once a clear case of a student’s gross improper behaviour

is established on the basis of collected evidence, the

student file is sent to the Student Counsellor. After going

through the file, the Counsellor along with the committee

makes the final decision, which is also finally endorsed by

the management.

8. The parents of the accused student are then formally

requested to withdraw their child from Sunnydale.

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I. Use of School Premises

1. The school premises are opened to students only half an

hour before the assembly.

2. Students are not allowed to leave school premises before

the school hours are over for that day. They are also

instructed to leave school premises as soon as their school

is over every day.

3. Boys are not allowed to remain on school premises after

they finish their classes.

4. The school premises are not allowed to be used by students

for their personal reasons, such as using the school and its

periphery as a “pick up” and “drop off” point, if they have

once left the school premises or have not attended the

school for that day.

5. Students are forbidden to enter the school premises or

any part of it after school hours without the permission

of the authority. On the days of games practice sessions

they must not enter or use any classroom under any

circumstances.

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL

a. If a student is absent from school, a parent’s or guardian’s

application must be submitted to the class teacher on

his/her joining the school. If the student is absent on

health grounds for more than 03 days, a parent’s

application along with a doctor's certificate must be

submitted to the Class Teacher when the student resumes

classes.

b. Parents are requested to keep in close contact and to

notify the school (preferably in writing) in case of illness

of their children who are in Sunnydale.

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c. Regular attendance is a part of the school curriculum. 75%

attendance is required for Class XI and XII to qualify to

register for Cambridge International Examinations.

d. Students who remain absent from school for a continuous

period of 30 days without permission, for any reason,

other than sickness, are considered withdrawn from the

school and their names are removed from the register. It

is not possible to refund the advance tuition fees if any in

these cases.

e. Milad - Any student who remains absent for sickness on

the day of *Milad must bring a medical certificate with

parent’s/guardian’s application on the day of joining school.

*(Not applicable for Non-Muslims for Milad).

NO MAKE-UP TEST POLICY

There is no make-up test for any student who misses a test

due to absence for illness or any other reason.

Students, who miss tests for participating in any school

activity i.e., debate, games, cultural function etc., will be

permitted to sit for make-up tests.

Students of Class XI and XII, who fall sick may come to

school within school hours and sit for the test on the same

day of the test and then leave. An application must be

brought from the Parents in this regard.

INSTRUCTIONS TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS

We, at Sunnydale, have always believed that the quality of

education that we impart is an advertisement enough of our

goodwill and determination in contributing to the academic

prowess of our student community. Therefore, the school

management would earnestly request those associated with

the media to avoid any reference to the school’s name in

any propaganda or commercial means, as it goes strongly

against the school’s policy.

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a. Parents are requested to see that all the school rules are

observed meticulously by their children.

b. Any student, who wants to publish their write-up in any

newspaper/magazine covering any school programme, must

get it approved by the school before publication.

c. Any notice from the school must be acknowledged by the

Parents and where required the acknowledgment slip must

be duly signed and returned to the school on the next

working day.

d. Students should be picked up from school as soon as their

classes are over each day. The school does not accept

responsibility for students who remain on the premises for

more than half an hour after school is over.

e. Any request made by the parents over the telephone

regarding their children's departure from the school

during/after school hours are not entertained by the

school. Parents/Guardians must come personally to the

office to give any instruction in this regard.

f. Students cannot be picked up from school in-between the

classes unless they fall sick in the school or there is news

of death in the family. Office must be informed about

the authorized person who would pick the student at that

time.

g. Parents are not allowed to enter the classrooms during

school hours because it causes a lot of inconvenience and

interferes with the academic atmosphere of the school.

Parents/ Guardians are requested to refrain from entering

the school premises during school hours unless it is for any

official purpose.

h. Parents may meet teachers to discuss any issue regarding

their child by making a phone call at the office for an

appointment.

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i. Parents are advised not to send their children to school if

the child suffers from any infectious disease. Any child,

whose parents disagree that their child is infected by a

contagious disease, may be examined by a doctor appointed

by the school and the doctor’s decision must be accepted.

Any such student should not send any work done at home to

school, while recovering at home.

j. Students with any broken bone may come to school at

their own risk.

k. Parents are advised not to allow their children to bring

colourful or fancy stationery to school.

l. Parents should refrain from sending anything with their

children to school in order to celebrate their birthdays.

m. Parents shall also refrain from sending anything (text

books, exercise books and any other work) during school

hours.

n. As per government rule, pirated textbooks are not

allowed.

o. Parents are requested to provide their children with

enough drinking water.

p. Food is available in the canteen at the Senior Section

and the quality of the food is maintained by outsiders.

Therefore, parents must use their own discretion in

allowing their children to buy food from the canteen.

They must not bring more than Tk. 100/- to buy tiffin.

q. Any change of address, telephone number, e-mail

address or in any information provided to the school

must be notified to the school authority immediately.

r. All the information included in the documents submitted to

the school at the time of a child’s admission are taken to

be factually correct and in keeping with all other official

documents and records.

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The school reserves the right to reject any application

for change of factual information made after the

admission process is completed.

s. Date of Birth- The school will accept only the graduation

certificate of Ordinary Level for the record of Date of

Birth.

t. It must not be assumed that if one sibling is studying in

Sunnydale the other sibling automatically becomes eligible

for admission in the school.

u. Unauthorized Tips to Support Staff- Parents and students

are requested to refrain from giving tips to any ‘ayah’

or ‘darwan’. Such transactions are not only unauthorized

but also unethical as they compromise the integrity of

equal treatment and standing for all members of our school

community. Any such transaction is considered to be in

violation of school norms and policies and appropriate action

may be taken against both parties directly or indirectly

involved in such interactions.

v. Use of Sunnydale Logo

It was recently noticed that Sunnydale has become the

focus of various forms of programmes developed by the

media. One of these examples includes shooting of dramas

for portrayal through television channels. We are concerned

that some of the episodes which include disturbing images

of kidnapping of children using Sunnydale premises as a

backdrop, have also used the Sunnydale logo which is an

official emblem of the school. It is understandable that

the portrayal of these specific images using the Sunnydale

logo could be interpreted by the viewing public as officially

sanctioned by the Sunnydale authority. It is totally

unwarranted and baseless. In this context we would appeal

to all our valued parents and well wishers who are associated

with drama production houses, media and journalism to

kindly refrain from using Sunnydale logo in consideration of

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the image of the school attended by their children. It is

not our intention to impede the freedom of creative and

cultural pursuits and if such portrayals use uniforms and

locations that are not personalized or focused on Sunnydale

as an institution; we cannot conceivably object to them and

therefore wish them well in all their endeavours.

Sunnydale does not have any sister concern in any other

name.

w. Standing Policy for Admission

A very authentic and clear policy is followed at Sunnydale

for admission and no donations or unsolicited benefits

whatsoever in cash or kind is accepted. No member of our

school community ever enters into such questionable

transactions.

SCHOOL YEARBOOK The school yearbook published by the school is provided to all

the students enrolled in Sunnydale. One of the objectives of

publishing the school yearbook is to allow the Parents to

become aware of the activities of a complete academic year.

It must be noted that Sunnydale does not believe in the idea

of accepting advertisements to finance the school yearbook.

This is so because it has a negative effect on the

principles of the school policy.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMME Sunnydale explores ways in which it can also look beyond its

academic activities and play a positive and enduring role in the

life of the larger community. We feel that community

involvement of our students is an extension of the classroom

and through this they are exposed to the history, politics, and

social processes of our society. As a result students develop

compassion, empathy and an understanding of the social fabric

and heritage of which they are a part of, enabling them to

become participating, productive and involved members of the

society.

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In an attempt to make this vision a reality and to inspire

examples of community work, such as the setting up of homes

for the elderly, philanthropy and other developmental activities

aimed to improve the socio-economic conditions of the

destitute, etc., the school makes a yearly contribution to aid

such causes.

In this respect the school expects a contribution of a nominal

sum of Tk. 300 every year from every individual student and

teacher as part of its annual contribution to these community

efforts. A notice is always given for the collection of this

donation. The Board of Directors also contributes money to this

fund. In order to maintain transparency, a written document is

given to the Parents showing details of the money/goods

collected as well as distributed.

GENERAL PROGRESS AND REPORT CARDS

a. There are two formal examinations during the school’s

academic year. As such, Progress Reports are given twice a

year: Half-yearly Report Card and Final Report Card.

b. To determine the quality of a student's school work, grade

system is followed in Report Cards. Under this system

students do not get any position in the class.

c. Examination marks account for 50% of the total mark,

which is obtained from the results of the examinations.

d. Similarly Term Marks account for 50% of the total mark,

which is obtained from class progress such as Class work,

Class Test.

e. Pass mark for each subject is 50%.

f. Final Average Marks are obtained from the total marks of

all the examinations i.e., terms (Mock Examinations inclusive)

+ half-yearly + final. Promotion depends on the Final

Average Marks as mentioned above.

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g. Usually there is no promotion for failure in the aggregate

result because of missing class tests due to absence for

illness or otherwise. In case of a long absence due to

sickness like chicken pox, jaundice or any fracture, the

school authorities use their discretion to settle the

matter. It is also entirely at the discretion of the school

authorities to either promote or withhold the promotion of

a student who fails because of missing class tests while

participating in any school event.

Therefore, parents must see that their children do not

remain absent frequently and miss class tests.

h. If a student fails to take any of the end-of-term

Examinations (i.e., Half-yearly or Final) due to sickness or

any unavoidable circumstances, the school authority decides

whether they will be allowed to sit for a make-up

examination.

i. The school management and teachers take every issue

regarding the students of Sunnydale very seriously and take

necessary steps after careful evaluation of every matter

that comes to their attention.

The situation is no different when it comes to the critical

issue of a student not being promoted to the next class at

the end of each academic year. Class teachers along with all

the subject teachers discuss in detail the reasons for which

a student fails to achieve the requisite marks for promotion

to the next class. It is only after much consideration and in

the student’s best interest that such a decision is taken

unanimously, and the student is advised to repeat the class.

At Sunnydale delicate decisions of this nature have

always been taken after a lot of conscientious inquiry

and therefore the management would greatly appreciate

if parents do not send references or messages to

influence the school’s decisions in this regard.

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j. Any student who gets promotion on consideration once is

not eligible to get registered through school for CIE with

the same condition in a second successive year. He/she has

to achieve good passing aggregate in the second successive

year to register.

k. Only Parents or authorized persons (carrying a letter of

authorization) can collect the Report Card and discuss the

student’s progress with the teachers in the school at the

time specified. Close cooperation in this respect is

essential. Parents are informed as to when to collect a

Report Card. Students must accompany their Parents on

the days of Report Card in their proper school uniform.

l. For any correction in the Report Card, it must be

submitted to the respective class teacher within the

stipulated time after receiving the result sheet. After this

period no correction is possible.

m. Those Parents, who cannot collect the progress report of

their children on the appointed date, may collect it later

from the office of the respective sections.

HOLIDAY

The holiday list for each year is put up on the notice board

and also attached to the school diaries every year. Students

are expected to follow this and attend school accordingly. For

additional/unforeseen holiday or any change in the dates,

advance notice (verbal or written) is given when possible.

Parents/Guardians are advised to use their discretion during

‘Hartals’ or other emergencies.

Sunnydale follows government holidays given on religious

festivals of minority groups.

The school may be kept closed for a day or two without prior

notice due to unavoidable circumstances.

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The Accounts office and the office of all the sections of

the school also remain closed during any school holidays.

Parents are notified if these offices remain open during

any holiday.

PAYMENT OF FEES

a. Payment of Monthly Fees can be made through Internet

Payment Gateway System of Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited.

Payment can be made using DBBL Nexus, Visa and Master

Card of all local and foreign banks, 24 hours a day 7 days a

week from anywhere in the world.

b. Every payment will be successfully completed where the

Receipt will be generated and displayed on the screen

after the transaction is completed. You can save it or take

a printout of it. A copy of the receipt will also be sent

through e-mail.

c. After receiving the successful completion page message,

you should go back to the child’s interface again and then

check if the Month for which Fees has been paid is showing

as “Paid” or not. If it shows “Paid” then you will know that

the whole process has been done correctly.

If it does not show “Paid”, in that case contact the bank

from which the card was issued and check the bank

statement.

d. Monthly fee should be paid by the 15th of each month.

e. On late payment of Monthly Fees, a Fine will be charged as

follows:

* For fee paid after the 15th but within the month –Tk. 300/-

* For fee paid within 10 days of the next month – Tk. 500/-

* For fee paid within 11th to 20th of the next month–Tk.800/-

* For fee paid after 20th day but within the next month–

Tk.1000/-

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* For fee paid after two months – Tk. 1200/- for every week

and part thereof

f. Fees for November and December are collected together

in November from Playgroup to Class XII. The fees for

April, May and June are collected together in April.

In the Final Term, students of Class XI and XII may not

be given Statement of Entry for CIE Board Examinations

if all dues are not cleared by April.

g. Students will not be allowed to attend classes if fees of

two consecutive months are not paid.

h. Students will not be allowed to sit for their Half Yearly

/ Final Examination if fees are not cleared within the

stipulated time of payment.

i. Students will be considered withdrawn if fees of two

consecutive months are not paid and remain absent without

informing the school authority in writing. His/her name will

be struck off from the school register.

j. Fees may be paid for a maximum period of one term in advance

(non-refundable):

First Term July to December Second Term January to June

k. School fees may increase in any academic year at the

discretion of the school authorities with prior notice in

this regard.

l. The Accounts Office remains closed during all holidays.

m. Replacement of lost Identity Card, Library Card, Student

Parent Guide or a duplicate Result Sheet can be obtained

on payment of the replacement cost at the respective

offices of each section.

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n. A duplicate Report Card of the present year and the

previous year only will be issued. School does not keep

record of any Report Card beyond that time period.

TRANSFER CERTIFICATES

Rules for applying for transfer certificates

a. Records of academic results and other information of a

student are maintained for two years only. Applications

for Transfer Certificates, Transcripts or Letters of

Reference etc., must be made within this period.

b. Without a written application no such above-mentioned

documents are issued.

c. Clearance must be obtained from the Accounts office and

the school library before applying for any of these

documents.

d. The time period required by the office for completing the

procedure is a minimum of 10 working days.

RULES FOR ADVANCED LEVEL CANDIDATES

a. Examination Schedule- The school decides which subjects

are to be taken by students in October-November and

May-June Advanced Level Examinations respectively.

Students are required to strictly follow this arrangement.

Any student, who fails to do so, may have to finish the

whole Advanced Level course privately.

b. Transcripts- It is compulsory for the students to sit for

all the Tests, Mock Examinations, Half-yearly Examination

and Final Examination, as their transcripts bear the marks

of the aggregate result of all these examinations. Any

student who remains absent in any of these examinations

gets a zero in that particular subject and their marks are

calculated by aggregating all these examinations even if

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not appeared for. Students must submit their Report

Cards of Class IX to XII to get the final transcript from

the school.

c. Grade Point Average (GPA)- Grade Point Average is

calculated on a 5 point scale. The points for the grades

are as follows:

A*=5, A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, E=0, U=Unclassified.

d. 75% class attendance is compulsory throughout the year

for the students of Class XI and XII to be eligible to

sit for the Advanced Level Examinations through the

school.

e. Fees- Students of Class XI and XII must clear their

tuition fees of April, May and June by April otherwise no

Admit Card of May/June Examinations will be issued to

them.

f. Birth Certificate- The school will accept only the

graduation certificate of Ordinary Level for the record of

Date of Birth.

g. Passport- Original Passport is needed at the time of

registration for Ordinary Level Examinations. During the

examinations students must also carry the passport to

the Examination Centre. The passport should have at least

06 months validity at the time of the examinations.