Quest for Knowledge

Education serves not only to develop one's intelligence and skills, but also helps to broaden one's outlook and make one useful to society and the world at large. This is possible only when cultivation of character is promoted along with education in the physical science. Moral Education at home and at school will train a man to lead a disciplined life. True education makes a person compassionate and humane. Spontaneous sympathy and regard for all being should flow from the heart of one who is properly educated. He should be keen to serve society rather than be pre-occupied with his own acquisitive aspirations. This should be the real purpose of education in its true sense.

THE AIM OF EDUCATION

TO STUDENTYou must feel that study is your first and only duty. Try to identify the one in the many; become strong, physically, mentally and spiritually; cultivate the skills by which you can serve the society. As a first step in your education, you must serve your parents and must have gratitude and love towards them.

You are the custodians of culture, the earliest teachers and you have to instill virtue in your chi ldren. Do not set bad examples for your children. If you are truthful, just, calm and full of love in your dealings with others, your children too, will grow accordingly. Parents must correct themselves before they correct their children.

TO PARENT

Managed by: Rockwood Gyanoday Niketan Society(Regd. Under West Bengal Regd. Act XXVI of 1961)

P R O S P E C T U S

Affiliated to the Council for theIndian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi.

School ComplexShyam Cottage P.O. Rose Bank

Darjeeling - 734101West Bengal, India

Phone:(0354) 2258311 / 2256240

E-mail:gyanodayniketan@sify.com

GYANODAY NIKETANDARJEELING

(An English medium Residential Public School for Boys & Girls)

Established : 1988

INTRODUCTION :

The growing need for an English medium school, left unfulfilled by the limited capacity of existing English medium schools necessitated the birth of Gyanoday Niketan. The school was opened on 3rd October 1988 with the express purpose of imparting education in the pattern prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi and inculcating in its pupils the basic values of education, etiquette and morality.

Gyanoday Niketan is situated at the scenic locales of Shyam Cottage and it commands a panoramic view of the majestic Himalayan range and offers its students the seclusion and quietude required for the all round development of their moral, mental and educational make up. The school building looks across the intervening hills and deep valley to the vast Kanchenjunga range forty miles away.

In keeping with the school motto “Quest for Knowledge”, Gyanoday Niketan strives to quench the students' thirst for knowledge. In ordinary, everyday life in the school, as elsewhere, there are plenty of opportunities for a student to try into practice the aim and motto of the school. Moreover, there are also those more spectacular opportunities for unselfish service that occur in a country like India, through a variety of outdoor programmes the students are encouraged to learn by practical experiences. Community service and the nation building programmes are an integral part of the school programmes.

The school also makes valiant efforts to direct the students' abundant energy towards meaningful and fruitful pursuits, thereby producing children who will, in future, continue to uphold the true values of life and grow into upright and able bodied citizens willing to take on the vicissitudes of fortune and forever walk on the straight and narrow path of life.

G Y A N O D A Y N I K E T A NAffiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination,

(ICSE Council), New Delhi

CO-EDUCATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOLSHYAM COTTAGE, P.O.: ROSE BANK, DARJEELING

The StaffThe principal is the Head of the school and the General coordinator, Headmaster/ Headmistress, Assistant Headmaster/Headmistress, Hostel Superintendent, Games and Sports co-ordinator, help with the administration work in the various departments.

The staff is mainly composed of men and women who are trained teachers.

The General co-ordinator's many sided duties include the maintenance of the buildings and of the estates in general and the welfare of the domestic staff.

HostelThe school provides with separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. They are housed in spacious dormitories with comfortable beds. In addition there is a matron-in-charge and ayahs to look into the personal needs for the boarders. They are taught to be self sufficient regarding their personal hygiene and look after themselves properly.

DietThe school caters to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diet. All the major meals are taken in the dining hall and students are provided with nutritious vegetarian and non-vegetarian food under the able supervision of a dietician. Students are also taught various table manners so that they are comfortable when dining else where. The Principal or at least one member of the boarding staff will have meals with the boarders.

HealthThe maintenance of good health is of fundamental importance in Gyanoday Niketan. Emphasis is laid on physical development through a regulated system of games and other forms of physical education. The health of the boarding students is entrusted to a doctor who visits the school regularly. In the event of serious illness, parents are notified and the Hostel

Superintendent wil l act on behalf of the parent/guardian and as such he/she is authorized to sign documents allowing such medical recourse as may be necessary under any given circumstances. Tonics and Vitamins are dispensed to boarders at the request of parents, the cost of which is debited to the yearly bill.

The CurriculumThe school prepares students for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education(ICSE) where English will be the medium of instruction for all practical purpose and the other subjects include Hindi, Nepali, Bengali, Dzongka, Urdu, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Civics, Singing, Physical Education, General Knowledge, Commercial Application, Home Science, Economics, Computer Studies, Art and Socially Useful Productive Work(SUPW). The Teacher-Student ratio will be given high priority.

Guidance and CounsellingBesides a course in Moral Science, the school provides a student guidance programme. Gyanoday Niketan has tied up with UMEED “A positive living initiative” from Kolkata who has taken charge of providing counseling to students at the individual level to guide them and help them to choose the right path of life and enable them to choose and build careers. A team of experts from UMEED visit school at regular intervals to conduct counseling workshops for students, teachers and parents.

GamesThe major games are cricket, football, volleyball, badminton, table-tennis and basketball. Besides these games, there are short seasons for athletics and cross country running. The LD and UD students have fifteen minutes physical training every morning, at 10.30 during the break. This is taken by the Prefects and Sub-prefects and supervised by the P.T.I. Every year a Sports Day is held in which all the students who have qualified in their respective fields participate.

Examination, Report and PromotionThe academic session of the school has been divided into two terms. The Mid terminal examination is held in the month of June and the final term examination is held in the month of November. Besides these, unit tests are held throughout the year. Promotion to the next higher class is dependent on the work of the student during the whole year and is not based on particular examination.

For promotion, a student must not fail in English and must not fail in more than one group. The groups are: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and 2nd Language. Progress Reports of the students are sent to the parents during the year. Parents are requested to sign on the fortnightly report cards and signed reports should be returned to the respective class teacher within a week after receipt.

Internet results for the Mid-Term and Final Term can be accessed through the school web site and printed reports are sent to parents through post. Mid Term and Final Term Report cards may be retained by parents. The decision of the School Authority in the matter of promotion will be final and binding and request of any kind in this regard will not be entertained. Answer scripts will not be shown to parents/guardians.

RecreationThere are various hobby clubs like Quiz club and Eco Club, and Socially Useful Productive Work programmes which develop manual, artistic and technical skills. These are all run by students under supervision of teachers. The students with the aid of their teachers present concerts every year. Indian and Western Musical band, elocution, drama, play a large part in the lives of boys/ girls, assisting in the development of self confidence.

The school encourages hobbies to ensure that a student has a variety of interests from which he may choose. In the UD and LD, the hobbies that are encouraged are arts and crafts, Indian and Western Music and Dances etc.

School Captains, House Prefects and Sub PrefectsSenior boys and girls showing suitable qualities are chosen to be the school captain, house prefects, sub prefects and games captain. This is an honour, and at the same time, a means for stimulating responsibility and initiative to develop leadership qualities in students. The ultimate honour in this system is to be chosen the school captain in charge of the other house prefects and sub-prefects. They assist the Principal and his staff in maintaining discipline and are also a channel for communication.

HousesThe PD, LD and UD are divided into four houses named Turquoise, Garnet, Topaz and Onyx. This division provides opportunities for more intimate and healthy rivalry in Academics, Sports and other activities between the houses. Each House is in charge of House Masters and House Mistresses.

School DressClothes for everyday consists of Navy Blue Blazer with School Monogram, worsted grey shorts for PD/ trousers for LD and UD boys, worsted grey skirts for

girls. White shirt, school tie and double stripped grey jersey, double stripped grey socks and black shoes with laces. On P.T. and games days the students wear school track suits and house T shirts, black stockings and white canvas shoes.

A copy of the school's outfit list is supplied when a boy/girl is admitted. The regulations given in the list must be maintained in every detail.

School YearThe school year normally begins at the end of February and ends in the last week of November. The year is divided into two terms with a short mid-term break in June/July.

During these short holidays boarders may stay out of the school with parents or guardians provided the permission has been obtained from the Principal or the Hostel Superintendent. All boarders must return to school by 5.00 pm on the last day of these holidays.

Visiting HoursBoarders may receive visitors at the school on Saturday and Sunday, and on full holidays from 2.00 pm to 4.45 pm.

RemovalThe school authorities reserve to themselves the right of resigning at once the charge of any student whenever they judge such course necessary. Students whose conduct is injurious to the moral tone of the school, as prejudicial to its ordinary discipline, and those who in the judgments of the authorities are not deriving due benefits from their stay at the school, are liable to be sent home.

A student who fails in several subjects throughout the year or who fails twice in the same class will be asked to withdraw from the school.

Parents withdrawing their child in mid year must give an advance notice of one calendar month or pay an additional month's fees.

Transfer Certificates and other testimonials will not be issued until all school dues have been paid.

Other FacilitiesThe school also has a well equipped library, Computer labs with internet facilities and Science Laboratories to ensure the overall development of the students.

For DayscholarsFees for November, December, January and February are to be paid with November fees. In case of withdrawals before 31st December, fees for January and February will be refunded. For further fees regulation; (see regulation printed in the Fee Book).

Fee & Other Charges:These are specified on a separate sheet with this prospectus and are subject to change from time to time.

AdmissionApplication for admission is to be submitted on the prescribed admission form and submitted by the last week of November at the latest. Completed forms should be accompanied by non-refundable registration fee, Photostat copy of birth certificate and two passport size photographs of the candidate.

Entrance tests are held on the first Sunday of December. The authorities reserve the right to admission without assigning any reason. The application form and prospectus are obtainable from the school on demand and payment. The same form will be used by both Day scholars and Boarders.

After the admission is confirmed, the parent will be asked to deposit refundable security deposit (please see “Fees and other charges”) This will remain in the school throughout the students' career and will be refunded when he/she leaves, provided that all bills on his account have been paid in full.

Security Deposit will not be refunded if the boy/girl for any reason fails to join school or leaves within the first year of admission.

Admission will be allowed only if a transfer certificate and birth certificate is submitted.

1. Visitors other than immediate relations wishing to see any boarding student must have express leave from the parents. This must be given in writing to the Principal or the Hostel Superintendent. At no time are students allowed to be called to the telephone.

2. Boarders are not allowed to visit friends or relatives in town without the express consent of their parents communicated to the Principal or the Hostel Warden.

3. The authorities reserve, to themselves the right to check the students' correspondence.

4. Students are not allowed to have credit accounts with the local firms or restaurants. Money should not be given to the students through the local visitors or local residents. In this regulation, which is intended to teach the students to practice thrift and to appreciate the value of money the co-operation of parents/guardians is of utmost importance.

5. Books, periodicals, etc for the students may be brought into the school only with permission.

6. All boarders must write to their parents once a week, usually on Sundays.

7. No student is allowed to leave the school premises without prior consent. Day scholars must arrive five minutes before classes begin in the morning. Only those Day scholars who have permission to have lunch at home may leave the school premises at noon. Others must bring lunch with them.

8. Students taking part in games and other co- curricular activities are required to remain back after school on special days.

9. All students must wear school uniform, as appropriate to the day, when they attend the school. Incorrect and dirty uniform on 3 occasions will result in parents being called to the school.

10. No story books or magazines are to be brought to school. The library is opened for students to borrow books on days allotted to particular classes.

GeneralRegulations

Awards:Students who excel in Sports and Games are awarded a BLUE COAT (Colours) their achievements and every year GOLD MEDALS are awarded to students who excel in various fields:

1. C.R.S Gold Medal for his overall performance as the BEST STUDENT

2. S.K.R. Gold Medal for excellence in games and sports.3. B.D.C Gold Medal for excellence in academics4. P.S. Gold Medal for the ICSE Topper.

Absence

Parents are required to inform the school authorities, in the students diary provided, regarding absence. Regular absenteeism may necessitate the removal of a student from the school.

Students, whose diaries are not endorsed with the reasons for absence, will not be allowed to attend classes.

Organisation Exists For:

4 SOCIAL SERVICE

4 DRAMATICS

4 ELOCUTION AND DEBATING

4 CAMPING AND TREKKING

4 SINGING AND DANCING

4 TAE-KWON-DO AND KICK BOXING

4 QUIZ

4 SCOUTS AND GUIDES

School Magazine:

A bi-monthly magazine “Quest” is published regularly so as to encourage young writers to sharpen their writing skills by expressing their ideas and feelings. The editorial board purely consists of students from different vernacular sections. Apart from English, articles are also published in Nepali, Hindi and Bengali.

The school magazine is published annually and is a useful record of the school activities and events. The compilation of the magazine is undertaken by the students themselves and the editing is supervised by the Teacher. Every student is supplied with a copy and the cost is debited in the Annual fee.

Shyam Cottage, P.O. Rose Bank, Darjeeling - 734101

Ph: (0354) 2258311 / 2256240. Telefax : (0354) 2256240

Email: gyanodayniketan@sify.com

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