Prospectus

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Vivek High is a school, where education implies more than just the

imparting of knowledge. It is about growing up and finding the experiences

that will develop strength of character, dignity, decency and a passion for

life.

The education of the "whole" student has been a key feature and strength of

Vivek High School, since inception in 1984. We remain committed to an

education that focuses on individual development where every student is

encouraged to grow intellectually, physically, spiritually, socially and

emotionally.

In offering a vast range of activities there is a fundamental belief at Vivek

High that every student can and deserves to experience the kind of success

that promotes self-esteem, purpose in life and the confidence to tackle new challenges. Whether it be

through music, drama, sports, service or adventure activities, it is the endeavour of the school to help find

and support each student's involvement in worthwhile and personally important endeavours.

The essence of Vivek High's philosophy is embedded in its name "VIVEK" and the school's motto

"KNOWLEDGE and INTEGRITY". Vivek is a Sanskrit word that means the ability to discriminate between

right and wrong, and having the Knowledge to use this ability judiciously and with Integrity.

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The word 'Vivek' means the power of discernment.

Vivek High was established in 1984 by Late Sardar Bhagwant Singh whose

commitment to education was the belief that a child must be given a broad

based and well balanced development : not only academically, but also

emotionally, morally, physically and spiritually.

Knowledge and Integrity

Knowledge to discern, knowledge to grow and learn,

knowledge to change with the times, and, at the same time,

retain the high moral fibre instilled through this philosophy.

The Mission

The motto is

Sardar Bhagwant Singh

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Mr. H.S. Mamik

Mr. A.S. Chattha

Mr. Rajiv Bali

Mr. Sudhir Mital

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

Dr. Kiran Bedi

Father Joseph Puthenpura

Mrs. Anuradha Dua

Mr. Pawan Khaitan

Mr. Vikramjeet Singh Mamik

Mrs. P.K. Singh

Chairman, Vivek High School

Chief Secy. (Retd.), Punjab Govt.

MD, Shivalik Breweries

IAS

Secretary, Govt. of India

Master of the Sarod and Composer

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Former Chairman of Jalandhar Education Board

Coordinator of Saint Francis Home, Pathankot

Principal, Vivek High School, Mohali

Industrialist

Industrialist

Secretary to the Board of Governors

Principal, Vivek High School

Vivek nurtures an atmosphere that encourages the practice of honesty, openness, truth, integrity and

freedom of expression. These qualities are central to our approach to discipline, discussion,

relationships and individual care. Behind the scenes of everyday life at Vivek, there is a remarkable

transformation at work. This is the subtle and powerful process in which young lives are shaped and

moulded through experiential education. ‘This means giving the child an opportunity to flower in

goodness so that he or she is rightly related to people, things and ideas, to the whole of life’- (Krishnamurti on

Education). We can never guarantee success of the process but we strive to create the conditions and

the atmosphere in which our mission becomes possible.

The school emphasises on the wholesome development of young lives through a sense of social

responsibility, compassion, generosity, a global outlook, an inquiring analytical mind and

confidence in their ability to make a positive contribution to the society and the world at large. The

main aim of inculcating these values is to create a community of 21st century learners.

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Vivek has no formal links to

any religion or religious

group. Children of all faiths

are welcome. We have always

tried to foster a secular and

tolerant approach to life.

At the heart of Vivek's

commitment to spiritual

development is the belief that

true spirituality is measured in

the quality of our daily lives:

in thought, word and deed; in

our relationship with others; in

our willingness to serve and in

the power of what we practice

rather than preach.

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…spiritual development is the belief that true

spirituality is measured in the quality of our

daily lives….

Meditation is Vivek's distinctive morning assembly. It consists of a

shared silence, a short message talk, a group prayer, followed by a

period of silent reflection. Both in the silences and the words, this

popular routine allows the students and staff of a busy school, the

time for contemplation and spiritual reflection.

Eminent

personalities give

frequent talks and

discouses on

spiritual enrichment

and moral values.

Vivek High is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; yet the school is proud to

have evolved a unique dynamic education programme which is based on the holistic pattern rather than a

Board centric plan, which historically sees most of its graduates each year enter national and international

colleges and institutions. Our teacher student ratio is 1:16. This ensures that each student is given

individual attention and is nurtured. The number of students in each class is limited to 28. Each student's

strengths are thus recognized and he/she is allowed to blossom in the area of his/her interest.

A continuing programme of staff professional development ensures that Vivek's academic curriculum

offers diversity and innovation in its content, while promoting the best teaching practices based on Critical

Thinking Methodology in collaboration with the Critical Thinking Consortium, Canada.

From Nursery (age 3) to Class 3 (age 8), the formative years of development and growth, careful planning

and consideration ensures a love for learning and an interest in school activities. Each student is

encouraged to develop academically and socially through play way, phonics, discovery and thematic study.

Special care is taken to inculcate discipline and good study habits. Students become lifelong learners when

learning is fun and meaningful. At Vivek, the classroom goes beyond the four walls and consequently

students are prepared not only to "read the book" and "see the movie", but to put on their boots and get

outside to experience it. The teachers are encouraged to move their classes to the outdoors whenever

possible. At Vivek, our academics are evolving to meet the needs of today's learners and focussing on the

21st century by using a multifaceted approach. Through the recognition of multiple intelligences and using

a layered curriculum, we provide the opportunity for students to direct their own learning within a

framework crafted to enhance their

emotional and mental growth. The

Preparatory curriculum is specially

designed to lead seamlessly to the

Senior School Programme.

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Prominent among our goals, for both the Preparatory and

the Senior school programme, is the meeting of student’s

needs to find relevance in academics which we achieve

via a hands-on, experiential method, innovative

curriculum and teacher—supported self directed learning.

These integrated programmes are characterized by a blend

of various course materials and a removal of boundaries

between subjects through Synergistic Collaboration.

Vivek is proud of its highly qualified and

dedicated staff and its structured and ever

evolving teaching environment.

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Physical Education, a term used at Vivek to cover a wealth of activities, is an integral part of

school life. The sports programme is devised to stretch and satisfy both the top team player

and the willing enthusiast with as wide a range of experience and choice as possible. All the

main team games like basket ball, cricket, soccer, volleyball, handball etc. are played, along

with a multitude of other options available from karate, aerobics, kickboxing and yoga.

All students of the Senior School regularly participate in outdoor excursions and

expeditions. While competence is achieved in mountaineering, rock climbing and trekking,

boys and girls develop interpersonal skills in unaccustomed circumstances. They also

benefit from learning in controlled conditions – wherein safety is always regarded as being

of paramount importance.

The school has a creditable record of successes in matches and competitions at school level

and national events. Vivek is proud to have several local, national and international players

of repute among its alumni.

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The Vivek High FM is an initiative of the school to provide service to

the community through the means of the radio.

Radio, which is now enjoying renewed interest and viability, has

great potential for communication, information, awareness and

entertainment.

Vivek 90.4 FM is Chandigarh's First Community Radio Station which

serves to bring the community together and focus on the common

man's day to day concerns and help to realize local aspirations. It

addresses issues

relating to health,

education,

environment,

agriculture, social

development,

community

development etc.

In airing the

programmes on the Community Radio air waves, the school engages

almost the entire Vivek family of students, teachers, parents and

grandparents. The endeavour is to nurture and develop the talent of

the community through meaningful programmes.

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...Vivek 90.4 FM is

Chandigarh's First

Community Radio

Station which serves

to bring the

community together

and focus on the

common man's day

to day concerns and

help to realize local

aspirations.

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Vivek offers an exciting programme of Art, Music and Drama. Evidence of the imagination and

creativity of Vivek Art is visible everywhere on the campus. On the walls of the schools and at

specialized painting and sketching classes to a fully developed Fine Arts department, the school

provides a wonderful environment in which students can express their talents of drawing,

painting, graphic design, murals, origami, macramé, collage making, clay sculptures etc.

In addition to its curricular provisions, Music is on offer at Vivek for everyone to participate. A

very talented school orchestra is ready at every occasion. Special classes in vocal and instrumental

music both Indian and Western are imparted. In-house competitions in music, instrument

playing, hymns and carol singing and pop music are regular annual features. Students participate

in local and school level competitions too.

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An opportunity that promotes self-discovery and self-confidence, encourages team work and

teaches a variety of practical skills, is Drama, a popular annual feature of the Founders'

celebrations. Students of all ages involve themselves in acting, direction and production.

Every year a different feature is planned and children are given exposure to leading lights of the

world of Performing Arts. From enacting Mr. M.K. Raina’s ‘Jasma Odan’, Dr. M. Sayeed Alam’s,

‘Babur Ki Aulad’, Sh. Astad Deboo’s ‘Dance Performance’, ‘Jis Lahore Nahi Dekhya Wo Jamya Nahi’,

‘Musicians of Bremen Town’, ‘Web of Life’ & Shri Rabinder Kumar’s ‘Ramayana’,... the range of

productions is vast as it is diverse.Vivek’s much talked about and much awaited performances are

a treat for theatre lovers,critics and the general public.

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Vivek High has a broad range of skills and activites to offer to the students. From Class IV to XII, these

special activities are imparted on Thursday and Friday afternoons every week. These include skills such

as photography, macrame, origami, cooking, weaving, paper recycling, art etc. Performing arts like

classical Indian dance, Bhangra, Gidda, Instrumental music, martial arts like Karate and Taekwondo etc.

are also offered. In addition to this, there is a wide variety of morning clubs which start the Vivek day on

an interesting and happy note, Some of these clubs are the Literary club, the Pet club, the Year Book club,

the Journalism club and Writers workshop to name just a few.

Junior Achievement Company (JA Company)

JA company is for students of classes IX and above. It is spear headed by those who opt for the commerce

stream. It is a programme that was introduced in 1996 at Vivek to give hands on experience to students on

running a company. The company programme was granted licence and recognition by Junior

Achievement India Board, established in India, in the year 2008 and is a member of Junior Achievement,

Worldwide. Students have participated in related events and competitions in Canada, Hongkong and

Indonesia.

The Global Education and Leadership Foundation - (t-GELF)

t-GELF is a leadership programme one of the few which exists at High School level - it focuses on

identifying young people with leadership potential and developing their attitudes, skills, values,

knowledge and motivational styles.

Vivek looks beyond academics. Simply put, it, means

that we believe that true education transcends the

limits of textbook curriculum. Education is that

which empowers young adults with discerning

powers . A well devised and planned holistic

programme of education is what Vivek High

endeavours to provide its students. It is here that

talents are discovered and honed to perfection,

technical and manual skills are imparted and

nurtured, abilities and interests are given strength

and purpose for children to make correct and happy

choices in life. Vivek is proud to give its students

choices of skill, of performing arts, service for the

under privileged, love for pets and plants, awareness

of environment, art, craft, outdoor education and a

range of other socially useful and productive

activities to suit and cater to a variety of aptitudes

and interests.

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Looking beyond self to serve are

important aspects of the Vivek

experience. All students are

sensitized to the need of the

under privileged and the

deprived sections of society,

while at school.

Students actively work on fund-

raising, collecting clothes,

books, newspapers shoes and

toys for underprivileged

children and for People for

Animals Organisation. Vivek is

proud to have built a school

shelter for poor children in Chandigarh. Interactions with

inmates of the Old Age home and the senior citizens instill

students with sensitivity and concern for the elderly. Exchanges

with children living in abject poverty and deprivation, gives

students insights into a world that we all know exists, but very

few care about.

Younger students do their bit by brightening up the lives of

their ailing counterparts by painting and sprucing up walls and

corners of the Paediatric ward at local Hospitals.

Students of Vivek High rise up to the occasion whenever and

wherever a need arises, by contributing generously in cash and

kind, through community service in India and abroad.

Vivek's students preserve the environment by recycling

wastepaper. The school has its own paper recycling unit. File

Covers and invites are made of recycled paper, by the students

at school. The school is declared a No-Plastic Zone by the

students themselves. Planting of saplings and care of plants is a

part of our effort to keep our Earth green, healthy and happy. A

more recent development is the initiative to support SAHAYTA

- a leading organisation that provides medical aid to young

victims of cancer. The Square One Club also raises funds for the

underprivileged sections of society.

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Round Square Programmes

Round Square is a world-wide association of more than 80 schools on five continents sharing unique

and ambitious goals. Students attending Round Square schools make a strong commitment, beyond

academic excellence, to personal development and responsibility. This is achieved by participating in

community service, work projects, exchange programmes and adventuring, which can, and often does,

take students half way around the world. For further information about the Round Square please visit

the website www.roundsquare.org

Vivek High School is a permanent member of Round Square which is a worldwide association of more

than seventy schools on five continents. Students attending Round Square Schools make a strong

commitment to achieving excellence, to personal development and responsibility. This is achieved by

participating in work projects, exchange programmes and adventure related activities. Round Square is

based on the philosophy of the German educationist Dr. Kurt Hahn (1886-1974). His vision which..

1) Gives children the chance to discover themselves

2) Allows children to experience both success and defeat

3) Trains the imagination, the ability to anticipate and plan

4) Takes games and sports seriously, but only as a part of the whole

5) Trains students to serve others and lead

PASCH Programme

The school signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s Goethe-Institute under the PASCH

initiative. It is an initiative by the Government of Germany which offers teacher and student exchanges

between India and Germany at school level.

MUN

The school uses the Model United Nations as a forum to educate students on civic and current affairs,

effective communication, global issues and multilateral diplomacy. Students attend MUN conferences

all over the country and abroad. The school hosts international MUNs regularly.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

The International Award for young people (IAYP) is a journey of personal discovery for young people. It

is a non-competitive programme of voluntary activities.

1) Community Service

2) Adventure - Expedition & exploration

3) Skill - development of personal interest and practical skills

4) Physical Recreation and improving performance

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In its constant endeavour to fulfil its responsibility as an educational

institution, Vivek has tried to ensure a place for children who are

different, and have different needs. These children deserve to be

loved, nurtured and above all accepted by all.

Towards this cause, Vivek has a centre 'Jagriti' that caters to the

academic and social needs of children with special needs (e.g.

Autistic, intellectually deprived & down syndrome). The focus is to

create an atmosphere that is happy and stress free, where children

learn with confidence and joy and get to enjoy a childhood that they

truly deserve.

The objective is on improving social, cognitive, language, self-help,

pre-academic and academic skills, as well as increasing the

concentration and attention span of these students.

A partial inclusion approach that has been adopted whereby

children are encouraged and helped to spend as much time as

possible in the regular classroom. An Individual Education

Programme is prepared keeping in mind the social and academic

needs of each student.

At Vivek a cohesive thread is woven in collaboration with all the

dimensions in the scholastic & co-scholastic areas. This

helps nurture the global citizen ready for the 21st century

and creating a community of caring individuals.

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The T

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Mr. H.S. Mamik Chairman

Mrs. P.K. SinghPrincipal

Mrs. Kimmy Dhanoa Head of Junior Wing

Mrs. Renu PuriVice Principal

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Togeth

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.. School Song

Together unafraid

Over land, in the air, on the sea

Together let us work hand in hand at Vivek,

And ring the bells of victory.

Together unafraid

for a hundred nights,

A hundred days,

Together let us go where Vivek's flag flies.

And friendships banner raise,

Together unafraid,

With Knowledge and Integrity,

Our Motto at Vivek,

Onwards to the goal we will always march

With Faith and Hope and Cheer,

Together unafraid

VIVEK HIGH SCHOOLSector 38-B, Chandigarh - 160036 (India)

Phone : 91 172 2698988, 2699428-429

E mail : vivek@vivekhighschool.in

www.vivekhighschool.in