CIRCULARS

Before we close for Summer Vacations we need to meet, discuss the performance of your ward and accordingly take steps during the Summer Break.

PTM is scheduled for 15^th May 2010. The timings of the PTM will be 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Parents are requested to meet the class teachers before 11.30 a.m. as teachers would not be available after the same.

A SIMOVA helpdesk in the Primary Compute Sc. Lab. will be set up on PTM day for parents, who are facing problems in accessing the medical reports of their wards.

Through this circular I also wish to inform you that this session’s first round of Biometric Examinations will be conducted by a Team of specialists from SIMOVA for all the students of class I to Class VI between 10^th of May to 14^th of May, 2010 and reports will be uploaded on the same day. Parents should download their child’s reports from the net. A team of doctors from SIMOVA will also be available on PTM day in the school dispensary for consultation (In case medical reports indicate any negative remark regarding health status, the same can also be discussed)

SIMOVA Health Programme, which was started in 2009, as a pilot study in our school, is now fully functional and the learning, which took place last year, will help us to improve it further.

NOTE: We are also enclosing a questionnaire for the parents to fill up so that we can understand the grey areas and work on them. You are requested to fill it up and send it back to the Class teacher, the next day. This would help SIMOVA address your concerns on PTM.

The school is also organizing LEO PLANETARIA, UNIVERSE IN DOME. This is a state of art technology and a unique concept that gives an exposure to students about the fascinating universe. Students’ up to Class V will participate in a show titled “Princess Andromeda” and from class 6 onwards in “Galileo’s Sky”.

Before we close for Summer Vacations we need to meet, discuss the performance of your ward and accordingly take steps during the Summer Break.

There will be a PTM on Saturday the 15^th May 2010. The timings of the PTM will be 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Parents are requested to meet the class teachers before 11.30 a.m. as teachers would not be available after the same.

Dear Parent,

Parents are hereby informed that the General Body meeting for the PTA would be conducted on Saturday the 24th April, 2010 at 8.30 a.m., in the school ground.

(Vandana Puri)
Principal

Dear Parent,

Success in the Board Exams. require meticulous planning/ regular and consistent hard work, therefore students must prepare themselves by attempting as many tests as they can. All efforts to enhance their performance would fail if they do not take their tests seriously.

1^st Unit Test is scheduled for Class XII (on the topics covered by 24^h of April) as per the date sheet given below. Regular classes would be conducted after the Test.

Dear Parent,

Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) has become effective from 1st of April, 2010. According to the new system each child has to opt for a minimum of two activities. Keeping the same in mind, following Clubs will function, on a regular basis, twice a week. You are requested to help your child, decide on any two activities based on his/her inclination/interest. Do keep in mind that the activity for which a child does not have an aptitude should not be forced upon him/her. We seek your cooperation in identifying their talent, so that they can actualize their true potential.

Late entries may have to compromise on the selection of activities/club. If a child selects sports activity he/she would participate only in one event in sports and in addition would have to opt for another club.

CLUBS/ACTIVITIES SPORTS ACTIVITY
1 Debating & Group discussion Basket ball
2 Theatre Volley ball
3 G.Sc. Club-Activity based related to Electronics Cricket
4 Aryabhatta Skating
5 Vedic Maths Archery
6 Chess Aerobics
7 Health and Wellness Gymnastics
8 Disaster Management Athletics
9 Performing Arts (Dance/Music)
10 Environment
11 Future City
12 Robotics
13 Astronomy
14 Gym-Physical Fitness
15 Peace Club/URI
16 Craft-Create out of waste

(Vandana Puri)
Principal

____________________________________________________

CONSENT SLIP

My child __________________________________student of ___________ will opt for 1. _________________2. ________________ Sport, club/activity.

Signature of the parent

(Name of the Parent)_______________________

Global and climate change is a cause of concern and each one of us needs to take an initiative in whatever best way we can. It can be a small step, refuse to take a ploythene bag, and instead carry a jute bag, plant a tree, turn off the tap when not in use, etc.

We, at Salwan have always believed in taking a step forward to save the environment. As another step in this direction, we have decided to get in touch with you, in future, through email and SMS rather than sending circulars. However, this endeavour of ours can be successful only with your support and cooperation. Henceforth, we shall inform the student through the school diary, before sending any circular by email, so that you can check your e-mail ID and go through the information; the school desires to disseminate.

We request you to send your consent for receiving information through email by responding to our email, salwanpublicschool@gmail.com in the format given below.

I,__________________________________ f/o,m/o/guardian of ____________________ student of Class & Section____________ agree to receive circulars/communication through emails.

Dear Parent,

The Final Exam of Class XI is scheduled from 24^th of Feb. 2010. It may kindly be noted that promotion to the next class would depend entirely on your ward securing a minimum of 40% on the consolidated marks in each subject. Thus, on the basis of his/her previous performance, if he/she requires to put in more efforts in a particular subject, the same must be taken up seriously. If a student gets less than 40% in the aggregate in any one subject, he/she will be given a chance to reappear in the month of April. The, re-examination is permitted only in one subject.

Students must start preparation for the Exam. from now itself as the syllabus of class XI is quite advanced, requiring proper understanding of the content matter. Your ward has to devote a minimum of 6-7 hours quality time for studies at home, only then will he/she be in a position to write the Exam with confidence. There is no short cut to success; it is only hard work and focused studies, which actually bear fruit. Needless to say, some sacrifice has to be made by the child as well as the Parent for achieving the desired results.

We do hope that your ward would not leave any stone un-turned for ensuring a good performance in the ensuing Exams.

The syllabus and the date-sheet for the final Examination of Class XI would also be available on the school Web Site- www.salwanpublicschool.com.

School timings during Examination days would be from 7.15 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., however, buses will leave school at 11.30 a.m.

The next academic session would start w.e.f. 1^st April 2010. Kindly return the library books & pay the school dues before 11.02.2010. For the convenience of parents, a drop box has been placed at Gate No.1 of the school, where they can drop the fee cheques.

DATE-SHEET OF ANNUAL EXAMINATION FOR CLAS XI

Dear Parent,

SUMMATIVE EXAM.-II will be conducted w.e.f. 24^th of Feb. 2010, in accordance with the Date Sheet given on the reverse side. 22^nd & 23^rd Feb. 2010 would be given as preparatory leave. Parents are requested to note that promotion to the next class would be based on the cumulative score of (Formative Assessments) and (Summative Assessments), (previously knows as Half Yearly and Final Exams.) E1 or E2 grades are non-qualifying grades. A student would be given a chance to re-appear in the subjects in which he/she has obtained non-qualifying grades, in the month of July. If he/she is unable to qualify he/she would not be eligible to sit in the next class, however, the student can also re-appear only in those subjects in which he/she has not got the qualifying grade, in the month of March,2011 in the next Academic Session also. The marks obtained in the re-Exam would be added to the FA1, FA2 and Summative 1 Exam for the Final grading which should not be less than D.

All students are expected to clear the 3^rd language in Class VIII, however, those students who do not clear the 3^rd language in Class VIII will be promoted to Class IX but shall be re-examined by the school at the end of Class IX from the same syllabus and Text books as prescribed for Class VIII. Those, who are still unable to clear the 3^rd language at the end of Class IX, would be given another opportunity in Class X. In other words, it is mandatory to qualify in the 3^rd language by the end of Class X.

The practice of awarding grace marks has been dis-continued w.e.f. the current Academic Session.

The syllabus and the date-sheet for the final Examination of Class XI would also be available on the school Web Site- www.salwanpublicschool.com.

a) School timings during Examination days would be from 7.15 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., however, buses will leave school at 11.30 a.m.

b) In case your ward fails to appear in these tests, he/she will not be re-examined. Results will be declared as under:

d) Kindly note that uniform should be purchased from the school authorized tailor only. It has been noted that some students buy uniform from unauthorized dealers resulting in variation in material, design as well as colour. This cannot be permitted, and in case the school finds any defaulter regarding the same, he/she would not be permitted to sit in the class.

e) The school bookshop/tailor shop will remain open as per schedule given below-

27^th -31^st March, 2010	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1^st April to 15^th May, 2010	Book shop: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tailor shop: 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
28^th -30^th June, 2010	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1^st July, 2010 onwards	Book shop: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tailor shop: 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

a) To deposit the Tuition fee, Transport charges and other dues, if any, by 11^th Feb. 2010, and ensure that your ward returns his/her library books and library cards by the 11^th of Feb. 2010, failing which your ward will not be permitted to take the Final Exam.

b) To collect the Report Card of your ward from the concerned Class Teacher on the dates of declaration of Result between 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon. Books too can be purchased on the same day.

I shall look forward to your co-operation and active participation in encouraging your ward to prepare thoroughly for his/her Exams.

There will be a PTM on Saturday the 23^rd Jan.. 2010. The timings of the PTM will be 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Parents are requested to meet the class teachers before 11.30 a.m. as teachers would not be available after the same.

Parents to kindly note that the school shall remain open on 31.12.2009 and the Winter Break will be from 1^st Jan. to 8^th Jan. 2010.

The process of assessing students, as per the CBSE guidelines is being implemented by us. The information regarding the same has been circulated earlier, also, vide our circular No.SPS/2107/2009, dt. Oct. 31, 2009.

After a lot of deliberations, in order to bring objectivity into Formative Assessments 3 & 4 and to eliminate ambiguity, we have given it some structure; the same is enclosed for your perusal.

Parents are requested to ensure that Assignments (H.W. & C.W.), Project Work, Practical File, H.W./C.W Ex-books etc. are maintained properly, by their ward/s. Special assignments, decided upon, for testing in H.W/C.W for FA3 & FA4, would be allotted marks. Prior information regarding the topic and methodology would be disseminated by the subject teachers. Thus, students should take care, regarding the quality and presentation of the assignments, submitted by them. Syllabus for FA 3 (I.A.) has been given to the students; the same is also available on the school website www.salwanpublicschool.com.

It may be noted that the Unit Test is being replaced by Internal Assessments (I.A.), which are pen and paper tests and other tools, mentioned overleaf.

FA1,FA2,FA3 & FA4 would be given 10% weightage each. In the 2^nd Term, 2 Internal Assessments (IA) would be conducted. 10% weightage of the same would be included in FA4.

DAY & DATE	VI,VII,VIII & IX
Friday, 11.12.2009	Maths
Monday, 14.12.2009	G.Sc.
Wednesday, 16.12.2009	Hindi/Skt/French(IX) Hindi (VI –VIII)
Friday, 18.12.2009	English
Monday, 21.12.2009	History/Geography
Wednesday, 23.12.2009	Skt./French (VI-VIII)

NOTE: For promotion to the next class a student must obtain qualifying grades. Non-qualifying grades i.e. E1 & E2 in more than 2 subjects would make him/her ineligible for promotion. On securing E1, E2 in one or two subjects he/she would be given a chance to re-appear in July and would be required to get the qualifying grades in both.

Our School, in association with Simova Sciences, is pleased to announce the next step in our new healthcare program - the initiation of the world’s first web based online Comprehensive Student Health Management (SHM)^TM system

Medical Science is one of the fastest evolving fields today, with new technologies, and ideas being applied continuously to improve not only our ability to cope with diseases and ailments, but also our everyday standard of living.

Just as scattered diagnoses, mislaid prescriptions and medical records become a thing of the past with electronic and personal health records, it is easy to envision a person’s entire health and wellbeing monitored and managed systematically with ease in the very near future.

As such, the Student Health Manager is the first essential step in that direction, laying the foundation for ‘enabling lifetime healthcare’ and signaling the medical transition from the ‘Information Age’ to the ‘Knowledge Age’.

The SHM^TM is a safe and secure way of managing your child’s health, all the way from kindergarten to the age of 18, and even beyond that. It has been designed based on Best Practices in Modern Medicine, Holistic Care, State of Art Technology, International Standards and Data Security Protocols. Starting with the InfoSeek form filled by you, the SHM^TM provides tremendous immediate and long term benefits.

This electronic online health recording system is an integral part of a comprehensive Student Health Program that includes quarterly and annual medical and paramedical assessments conducted on the school campus.

The SHM^TM is supported by our Help and Support Services Center, which, amongst other services rendered, is there to assist and guide you on how to take full advantage of this unique facility for your child. . The information is stored and updated in an easy to use, absolutely secure, online format that can be accessed by you anywhere in the world, and shared with any medical professional chosen by you using a carefully monitored permissions tool.

Another unique feature of the SHM^TM is to nurture the talents of our students, and support any special needs they might have, by providing them and their parents with articles, videos and other media content customized to their requirements.

By taking the lead in ensuring that schools across India make the health of their students a priority, we believe this healthcare program will help develop and nurture the nation's future. Starting health management at an early age is considered the best way to manage and prevent any future health problems and is the best way to realize the definition of health as stated by the WHO:

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being,
and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

We thank our first group of students, their parents, and our own dedicated staff for their cooperation in the launch of this program. It is our pleasure to welcome you to this new world, and we look forward to working with you as we go forward with this unique system and build the healthy future that our children deserve.

5^th Sept. is being celebrated as Teachers’ Day, hence the school will be over by 11.00 a.m. & buses would leave at 11.15 a.m. However, there will be an off for Classes I to V, X & XI. Kindly collect your wards from the respective stops 2.00 hours early.

1. The Half Yearly Exams are due from the 14^th of Sept. 2009. Kindly peruse through the Examination schedule, which has been printed at the back of the circular, so that your ward can commence with his/her preparation under your supervision at home. For success in Exams, time management, thorough preparation, regularity in studies and consistent efforts are required. We are confident that under your guidance your ward will use his/her time fruitfully.

ii. A student who indulges in any kind of malpractice during the Examination would be awarded “0” for that particular paper. No request for showing any leniency would be entertained regarding the same. A student who absents himself/herself from Exam., other than on medical grounds, would also be awarded a ‘0’.

iii. The pass %age for promotion to the next class is 40% in each subject, and cumulative result of two periodic tests, half yearly and final Exam are considered. A child would be eligible for Compartment only in one subject, provided the child gets a minimum of 25% in aggregate in that subject. For Science students of Class XI, it is necessary to pass in the Theory and the Practical Exam. separately. Keeping the above in mind, it is imperative for each student to be consistent in his/her performance.

v. For the break up of marks (Half yearly, Final) you could visit the School website www.salwanpublicschool.com and click on the Home Page Link- Academic Programme->Assessment Policy.

3. Students of Classes X & XII, who have not performed well in the July and August Test would have to clear all papers in the Half Yearly Exam; failing which the school would be constrained to take action against him/her. 75% attendance is also a must for taking the Board Exam.

4. The school timings during Examination days (from 14^th Sept.’09 to 26^th Sept. ’09) will be 7.15 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. Buses would leave the school at 11.15 a.m.

5. Autumn Break will be observed from 28^th Sept. 2009 till 3^rd Oct. 2009. School will re-open on 5^th Oct. 2009.

6. Parents could collect the result of the Half yearly Exam on the 31^st October 2009, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (P.T.M.).

Students of Classes IX & XI will have 3 rounds of Internal Assessment tests in all the subjects for the whole year. The first in Sept., second in Nov. and the third in Jan. These tests are of 40 minutes duration and of 20 marks. Two best marks out of the 3 tests will be selected and these marks will be included in the final examination. Hence it becomes mandatory for all the students to attempt minimum of 2 tests. If any student absents himself/herself for any of the tests will be awarded ‘0’ for the same. Hence any request for the retest will not be entertained.

In the wake of the outbreak of Swine Flu, we request parents to be extra cautious and not to take flu related symptoms casually, however, please do not panic. If fever persists , kindly consult your family Doctor.

For important information related to Swine Flu, You may go to the Home Page and click on the link-'Swine flu-Fact File'.

'Prevention is better then Cure', hence, you are also requested not to send your ward to school if he/she is suffering from Flu related symptoms, even if it has not been diagnosed as Swine Flu. It would help in containing the disease which can take the form of an epidemic in India.

You will appreciate that maximum victims of this virus are school going children and few schools in Delhi had to be closed down because of Swine Flu related cases.

The First Terminal Examination for Classes IX & XI will commence from 7^th Aug. 2009. Parents may kindly note that it is important for the students to perform well in these Exams. For promotion to the next class it is mandatory for the student to secure 40% in each subject. A student is entitled to take the Compartment Exam. only in one subject.

Any request for exemption from taking these examination shall not be entertained.

The term for Classes IX & XI commenced w.e.f. April and would get over in February, making it possible for us to commence the session for Class X & XII (2010) a little early, so that more time can be devoted to the Board going classes.

We do hope that your ward would put in earnest efforts from the beginning of the Academic Session itself, so that he/she clears the Final Exam without any difficulty.

Date sheet is given below. Students would be informed about the Syllabus by subject teachers. However, the Datesheet and the Syllabus would also be available on the school Website www.salwanpublicschool.com

DAY & DATE	XI	IX
FRI. 07.08.2009	Bio./Biotech./Psy/ Eco./ Comp.Sc.	G.Sc.

MON. 10.08.2009	Maths/./Ph. Ed./ Fine Arts/Web Design/ Music	S.St.

WED. 12.08.2009	Phy./ Accy ./Hindi/Hist.	Hindi/Skt./French

THURS. 13.08.2009	English	English

MON. 17.08.2009	Chem./B. St../Pol. Sc./Geog.	Maths

It is an acknowledged fact that art occupies a prominent place among children. While they do not understand the “reason”, they enjoy playing with colours, through their spontaneity, creativity and imagination. This “conspicuous” communication tool enables students to use their creative power and propels their imagination on the wings of fire, into a fantastic world of colours.

It gives us great pleasure to invite you to an exhibition of art and craft, ‘Freedom of Expression’, from 29^th -31^st July, 2009, 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., at All India Fine Art and Craft Society (AIFACS) Hall, 1, Rafi Marg, New Delhi. The inauguration will be on 29^th July, 2009 at 5.30 p.m.

As you are aware, we take pride in acquainting our students with the various skills involved in art and provide numerous opportunities to those who display talent and inclination towards it, to evolve into “artists” in their own right. This exhibition, especially organized in an art gallery, is an effort to give a platform to our budding stars to showcase their creative excellence.

A unique feature of this exhibition will be the “Spot Sale” of the paintings on display. This will make our artists get the real feel of being “professionals”, initiating the opportunity to take up painting as a career, which is not only highly respectable but also very lucrative. Part of the proceeds from sale will go to the students and the rest will be used to meet the expenses incurred for the exhibition.

We are confident that your presence will boost the morale of our ignited minds and add luster to the occasion.

SL. NO.	QUESTION	REPLY
1	Are you aware of SIMOVA Health Programme introduced for primary students (Classes I-VI)?	YES/NO
2	Have you received a Parent ID?	YES/NO
3	Have you accessed the Medical Reports on the net?	YES/NO
4	Does the password given to you open the Medical Report of your ward?	YES/NO
5	Have you spoken to the Call centre about any problem faced by you in accessing the programme?	YES/NO
6	Did they address your concern promptly?	YES/NO
7	Have you received any calls/SMS from SIMOVA Sciences?
8	Are you happy with the new Health Management Programme introduced in our school?	YES/NO
10	Do you think it will enable you to monitor the Health of your ward better?	YES/NO
11	Is there any topic on health you would like to have on the website? If yes kindly specify.________________________ _________________________________________________	YES/NO

DATE/DAY	XII

03.05.2010, MONDAY	MATHS /PH. ED./ FINE ARTS / WEB DESIGN

04.05.2010, TUESDAY	BIO. / BIOTECH / PSY. /ECO. / COMP.SC. /

05.05.2010, WEDNESDAY	CHEM. / B.ST. / HINDI / HISTORY

06.05.2010, THURSDAY	ENGLISH

07.05.2010, FRIDAY	PHY. / ACCY. / GEO. / POL. SC

DAY & DATE	SUBJECT
Wednesday, 24.02.2010	Phy./B. St./Hist/Hindi
Friday, 26.02.2010	English
Wednesday, 03.03.2010	Chem./Pol. Sc./Geo./Accy.
Tuesday, 09.03.2010	Maths/Fine Arts/Ph. Ed./Web. D.
Monday, 15.03.2010	Bio./Biotech/ Psy./Eco./ Comp.Sc.