Our HRD minister has recently announced many reforms in the examination system of our country. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) “...to look at the holistic assessment of a learner which also includes co- scholastic area of Life Skills, Attitudes and Values, Sports and Games as well as Co-Curricular activities...”
It is quite reassuring to see that since the release of National Curriculum Framework 2005, by NCERT, the ministry is actually implementing the NCF -2005 through CBSE.
Hon’ble Union Minister for Human Resource Development also announced-
“Push the process of examination reform in accordance with NCF 2005. This will include making the Class X examination optional, thus permitting students continuing in the same school (and who do not need a board certificate) to take an internal school assessment instead.”
We at Indus are actually living the philosophy that NCF states or what the HRD minister is talking of now- ‘stress free education’.
“The term examination has come to be associated with stress and anxiety. The process of teaching and learning which is supposed to be meaningful for the student loses its joy because of these negative connotations of examination... The practice of declaring Compartment/ Fail shall be discontinued.”
At the same time, the launch of Career Development Cell at Indus will help in understanding the aptitude, interest in children and helping them in selection of subjects and careers.
“The larger context of education is to prepare futuristic citizens for a meaningful and productive life in a globalised society.”
It is very important that your child has a happy childhood and grows into a confident human being who knows herself/himself.
The following circulars, sent by CBSE to all the affiliated schools, will help in updating you about the changes that are being implemented.
CBSE Circular number 39
CBSE Circular number 40
Smita Rathore
Principal
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
A New Vision
Nowadays I am looking at things differently than a common person! One day I woke up in the morning, rubbing my eyes I went into the balcony of my house and saw a man jogging. He was in his early forties. It was a Sunday and I was getting bored, so I thought of seeing this scene in a different way.
I started imagining that when the man might have been in his college, his physique might have been better. But, as time passed, he might have been married. After his studies he must have planned of enjoying his life a bit. So he might have gone on vacations and eaten fatty food because of which he became fat. One day his wife might have gone through his photo albums in which he might have been fitter! Maybe a discussion happened between the two of them that it is an alarming situation since he was becoming fat and had the risk of getting diseases. So there might have been a spark in him which brought in the zeal of being fit and healthy.
Imagination can grow wings if you try to find a story behind everything. Friends, in free time if you involve in this thinking exercise, it is really enjoyable. Believe me, looking at things from a different perspective is real fun and my article is also a brainchild of my new way of thinking..my new vision…!
Vivan (Class VII)
Friends of Indus
On Saturday, 24th October, we had our Parent Mentor Meet for the month of October. This time we had our Chairman Sujit Bhattacharyya with us. Sujit gave the parents an update of the latest developments for Indus World School, Indore. This update included the new campus coming up at Jhalaria and also the Career Development Cell that would be operational from November 2009. He urged parents, the friends of Indus, to spread their happiness by sharing their experiences since becoming a part of the Indus family.
Parents of children studying in classes Nursery to Class II participated in a creative writing activity. We will have some of their writings on our blog soon!
Parents of children studying in classes Nursery to Class II participated in a creative writing activity. We will have some of their writings on our blog soon!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Happy Diwali
A joyful celebration of Diwali brought the whole school together on 14th October. In a short skit, Class V depicted Rama's return to Ayodhya. Songs, poems and words of the young ones added to the gaiety of the gathering. Class VIII urged all friends to have a 'clean and crackerless Diwali'.
May the festival of lights fill our life with cheer and inspire us on the path of peace and goodwill towards all.
Happy Diwali!
Neev: The Foundation
"Mam, I am glad you brought us here. This feeling is more fulfilling to me than the fireworks back home every Diwali”, said Susmit with a gratifying smile on his face. After all he and his classmates were not there for yet another field trip ! The visit to ‘Neev’, the school for the underprivileged or ‘children of beggars’ to put it bluntly, was aimed at making our children realize the good things that God has bestowed upon them which they often fail doing !
Vyom and Raunak are busy making streamers and putting them across the cracked walls. Harshit and Abhyuday are in a minor spat following a snide remark from some corner,completely oblivious of the fact that the children at Neev are gaping at them!
This classroom was an assortment of sorts since the age groups were strange. One could see a toddler sitting on a ten year old’s lap and beaming away a radiant smile to everyone present there. And you thought learning requires infrastructure…….?
Vivan, as usual is busy interviewing the teachers present there to tally the learning ideology with our own philosophy and analyzing the situation. Shivam finds a cozy corner and his fingers are working magic with paper as he flings the paper streamers into the air! Prachit and his group are doling out sweets and crayons to children while Vishruti exults after capturing these fine moments on her camera which is the most prized possession on earth, for her, at this point in time!
I was indeed amazed to see the amount of self-discipline these slum children displayed. They could wait for their turn and exercise restrain for everything that was being offered to them. Or was the situation a contrived one which ceased to exist once we were gone. Well, whatever the case may be, it surely did put a few of our brats to shame!
The scene at the blackboard was funny. Shweta, Mishi and Varsha are giving vent to their creative expressions as they urge these kids to copy on their cards the images of Lord Ganesha that they had managed to sketch. The feeling of oneness was all prevalent in the air. “God bless this moment”, I said to myself!
Kirti and Meet are all smiles to see the group taking interest in everything and still staying closer to the ground. Saaheb expresses his feelings of empathy over the conditions of slum dwellers to all the staff present there. “Mam, Saaheb is being politically correct”. Pat came the remark from Parth and Yaman. I couldn’t help smiling. It was time to return to school. Rajat and Yash were reluctant to board the bus as they seemed enthused.
Having facilitated such a visit on the occasion of Diwali did help the children understand the lives of such poor families who struggle to make both ends meet. The bus moves and a loud chorus can be heard singing, “Yooheen kat jayega safar saath chalne se”..! I join them heartily, realizing the importance of this worthwhile ‘educational’ trip!
Surya Nair
Mentor, Class VII
Vyom and Raunak are busy making streamers and putting them across the cracked walls. Harshit and Abhyuday are in a minor spat following a snide remark from some corner,completely oblivious of the fact that the children at Neev are gaping at them!
This classroom was an assortment of sorts since the age groups were strange. One could see a toddler sitting on a ten year old’s lap and beaming away a radiant smile to everyone present there. And you thought learning requires infrastructure…….?
Vivan, as usual is busy interviewing the teachers present there to tally the learning ideology with our own philosophy and analyzing the situation. Shivam finds a cozy corner and his fingers are working magic with paper as he flings the paper streamers into the air! Prachit and his group are doling out sweets and crayons to children while Vishruti exults after capturing these fine moments on her camera which is the most prized possession on earth, for her, at this point in time!
I was indeed amazed to see the amount of self-discipline these slum children displayed. They could wait for their turn and exercise restrain for everything that was being offered to them. Or was the situation a contrived one which ceased to exist once we were gone. Well, whatever the case may be, it surely did put a few of our brats to shame!
The scene at the blackboard was funny. Shweta, Mishi and Varsha are giving vent to their creative expressions as they urge these kids to copy on their cards the images of Lord Ganesha that they had managed to sketch. The feeling of oneness was all prevalent in the air. “God bless this moment”, I said to myself!
Kirti and Meet are all smiles to see the group taking interest in everything and still staying closer to the ground. Saaheb expresses his feelings of empathy over the conditions of slum dwellers to all the staff present there. “Mam, Saaheb is being politically correct”. Pat came the remark from Parth and Yaman. I couldn’t help smiling. It was time to return to school. Rajat and Yash were reluctant to board the bus as they seemed enthused.
Having facilitated such a visit on the occasion of Diwali did help the children understand the lives of such poor families who struggle to make both ends meet. The bus moves and a loud chorus can be heard singing, “Yooheen kat jayega safar saath chalne se”..! I join them heartily, realizing the importance of this worthwhile ‘educational’ trip!
Surya Nair
Mentor, Class VII
Monday, October 5, 2009
Who is greater?
Many children were waiting for their turn. I was scribbling numbers on their slate and they were suppose to put <> sign in the given box. I could feel the restiveness amongst the children standing at the tail of the queue. Ishaan was most restless amongst all and must be thinking for some remedy and observing minutely. Suddenly he jumped in-front of me and said ‘ मेम मैंने सब कर लिया है, आप सिर्फ़ एक नम्बर लिख कर स्लेट अपने पास रख लो’. I surprisingly looked at him and took his slate and I was pleasantly surprised to notice his keen observation that numbers up to 10 were given and on his slate he had written. …< 10 and asked me to fill the gap and keep the slate. It was a pleasant surprise to watch children modifying their behavior and needs as per the situation.
Sonali Pant
Mentor, PP-II, Hans
Friday, October 2, 2009
When mentors become poets.
We created a poem spontaneouly while we were taking the concept of 'eyes' in our class, it was a 'wow' moment of our class and children also enjoyed it.
मेरी ऑंखें प्यारी प्यारी,
दिखती इनसे दुनिया सारी,
खूब खाए भाजी सब्जी,
तभी रहेंगी अच्छी अच्छी,
दिखाती मुझे ये सारे रंग,
हमेशा रहती मेरे संग।
Suruchi and Avni (Mentors, Nursery - Khushboo)
मेरी ऑंखें प्यारी प्यारी,
दिखती इनसे दुनिया सारी,
खूब खाए भाजी सब्जी,
तभी रहेंगी अच्छी अच्छी,
दिखाती मुझे ये सारे रंग,
हमेशा रहती मेरे संग।
Suruchi and Avni (Mentors, Nursery - Khushboo)
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