Striving to be the leaders of change

We think and work differentlyIndira National School

A 21st Century School

Welcome to our world

Education that enhances

enlightens

empowers...

Chairperson’s Message

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 them glued to the subject being

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

taught. This is what makes Indira 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 to 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 ShankarFounder Secretaryand Chief Managing Trustee - SCES

Building the base of a future India

At Indira National School we strive:~ To develop and imbibe the skills required for the 21st Century like Leadership,

Teamwork, Global Consciousness, Communication and Technical skills.

~ To resolve issues such as: Memorised facts for tests, too much of textbooks,

superficial knowledge.

~ To make learning more practical, to think differently, work differently and be

more productive.

~ To achieve adaptive expertise (balance between efficiency and innovation).

~ To adapt to new situations rather than only apply what they have already learned.

~ To instill creativity that is both novel and appropriate by taking into account the

goal and standards set by educational community.

~ To be learner centred by evaluating learner’s knowledge and skills and adapting

instructions to promote greater learning.

Parents and teachers have to work together as partners in the process of learning. We

promise you a safe, supportive and enriching experience at Indira National School.

Mrs. Vijaya JoshiChief Executive Principal

Dear Parents

“Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged with man.”

We at Indira believe that in every child there is a manifestation of God and we blend

these Godly qualities with the skills required for the 21st century.

Chief Executive

Principal’s Message

Our Aim• To provide holistic education in a stress free, supportive and safe environment.• To provide education that is learner centred, 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.

Our Vision 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 to school and carries on till he passes out of its corridors as a knowing, caring, responsible and extremely conscientious citizen of India.

Education That

School HoursClass : I to V - 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.Class : VI to XII - 7.30 am to 1.00 pm.Class VI – XII - 2nd & 4th Saturday - School from 7.30 am to 10.30 am.

InfrastructureThe campus of Indira National School has classes from Class - I to Class - XII. We offer the

SCIENCE and COMMERCE stream.

About INS

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.

The facilities include

~ Well ventilated and spacious classrooms ~ Well stocked library~ Well equipped - computer, math and science labs~ Clean, well managed dining hall~ Ten classrooms with digital boards~ Auditorium

Senior SecondarySubjects Available

Science CommerceEnglish English

Physics Economics

Chemistry Business Studies

Mathematics Accounts

Bio/CS IP

Sports Facilities provided to the children include:

~ Basket Ball Court, Football Court, Volleyball Court, Cricket Pitch, Jumping Pit, Taekwondo Arena & Swimming Pool.

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.

Teaching Methodology

Academic Programme

Academics• From Class I to III we have tied up with I-discoveri and follow the X seed

curriculum. This is also supplemented with workbooks prepared by our own teachers.• In classes IV & V we use the Sangam Buzzword books.• 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 VI,VII & VIII. They are provided with Takeaway Science Kits.

Results of Class – X (2012-13) - AISSEThe highlight of the past year was the excellent academic achievements of the children of Class X (AISSE). This year 78 children appeared for the exams and we are proud to announce that we had a 100% result with 20 students getting a perfect 10 CGPA. Hearty congratulations to all the teachers as well who have worked equally hard to ensure that all the students achieve their goal

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.

The school follows the house

system to inculcate a spirit

of competition, co-operation

and to develop leadership

qualities among students.

A variety

of co

curricular

activities

are

planned

for the

whole

academic

year.

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Charminar

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The four houses are:

Drawing Painting Craft Music-Indian Games/Sports/Yoga Dance-KathakComputersLibrarySwimmingSkating Field TripsTeakwondoGESE (GradedExaminationsin Spoken English)

School Choir Group, School Band

Assessment

As per CBSE guidelines

all classes will

have continuous

and comprehensive

assessment.

Assessment

Assessment is on

a regular basis

in a stress free

environment

It is to assess the

child’s understanding

of concepts and not just

memory, to emphasize the

application of

knowledge.

Assessment

based on skills and

knowledge, relevant to

each subject.

Skill Enhancement ProgrammeINS 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 PlanTo encourage healthy eating habits in children and save working mothers from an added effort at home, the school provides breakfast to the secondary students and lunch to the primary students. Students of both the sections are provided with a snack packet when they leave for home. The menu is planned keeping in mind the nutritional requirements of growing children.

TransportThe school provides 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 softwareWe 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 LabWhen 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, an important 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. This programme is availed by students of classes IV to VIII

Swim & Save ProgrammeKeeping in mind the need of imparting quality training to our budding swimmers, INS has collaborated with RLSS (Rashtriya Life Saving Society-India). Swim and Survive® is a swimming and water safety initiative that seeks to increase skills to survive an accidental fall in deep waters among children to prevent accidents of drowning and promote safer participation in aquatic activity.

Career Counselling We organise Career Counselling workshops for students of the senior classes.

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.

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge”.- Albert Einstein

Our Teachers

School Management

Committee

Dr. Tarita Shankar Chairperson

Prof. Chetan Wakalkar Trust Nominee

Mrs. Vijaya Joshi Chief Executive Principal-INS

Mr. Adesh Gaekwad Trust Nominee

Mr. Sandeep Gaikwad Society Nominee

Mrs. Geeta Pillai Principal-INS

Mrs. Renu Garg Eminent Person Performing Arts

Mr. Pranav Vyas Parent Representative

Mrs. Manju Phadke Management Representative

Mrs. Manik Damle Parent Representative

Dr. Rajesh Kumawat Parent Representative

Dr. Aasawari Bhave Gudipudi Academician

Mrs. Sunita Desai Vice Principal (Staff Representative)

Mrs. Aarti Garampalli Head Mistress (Staff Representative)

Mrs. Sanitha Jayan Teacher (Staff Representative)

Indira National SchoolCBSE Affiliation No. 1130182

S. No. 111/1/2, Behind Wakad Police Chowkey, Tathawade, Pune 411 033 Phone: (020) 66731621/24/22, 66731707 E-mail: info@indiranationalschool.ac.in

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