Multifarious activities are planned and structured so as to provide the students a medium for developing self-confidence, self-reliance, self-expression and assertiveness.
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Literary Activities
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Debating (Eng), Debating (Hindi), Library Squad, Mathematical Society, Quiz Group, School Publication, Wall Magazine.
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Creative Activities
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Art & Craft, Estate Beautification, Bal Sabha, Wood Craft, Paper Work & Paper Cutting, Needle Work, Clay Modelling, Pottery, Creative Writing.
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Scientific Activities
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Computer Club, Junior Chemists, Young Physicists, Experimental Biology, Electronics.
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Cultural Activities
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Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Dramatics, School Band, Traditional Dance, Folk Dance.
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Adventurous Activities
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Mountaineering, Trekking, Camping, Visits to educationally important places viz. research laboratories, institutes, industrial units, historical monuments, farms, stock exchange, printing press, post office, banks, etc.
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Social Service
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Visits to old age homes, Adoption of children, Organising of canteen etc.
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Learning With Fun
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The school encourages the children to watch educative & informative programmes on television and regular movie shows are organised. During the summer & winter vacations, study tours within India are organized to further explore the outside world.
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Sports & Fitness
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The school places the greatest emphasis on sports and physical education, which are necessary for the all round development of children. A scientific schedule for such activities has been put in place, and all possible safety precautions are taken. The school offers the following activities:
Skating, Student Social Gathering, Soccer, Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field events, Judo-Karate and Gymnastics. Spiritual values are imparted through Yoga & Meditation.
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The Academic Session
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The academic year commences in April and continues till 31st March. There are two breaks – Winter and Summer- as intimated in the School Diary.
Not all public holidays, but only major religious and national days, as per the School Calendar are observed as holidays.
In order to maintain continuity in a child's education, parents/ guardians are requested not to ask for permission to take their children off-campus except at the scheduled time, as given in the School Calendar issued at the beginning of every academic year.
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Training In Leadership And Team Work
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The house system with 4 houses encourages discipline through a peer group structure and nourishes the competitive spirit through inter-house contests. The prefectorial system with a School Captain, School Vice Captain and Games Captain at the helm, further ensures discipline and smooth functioning of the school. The Students’ Council is encouraged to deliberate over matters concerning students and a problem solving spirit is inculcated.
Faculty Trained teachers, specifically adept in the use of technology while delivering curriculum, are recruited here at Sheiling House. We are trying to impart in-service training to make them comfortable & competent in using technology as a tool just like any other teaching aid.
Not only high professional qualification and experience but a commitment to children's welfare, sympathetic understanding of their needs and a desire to serve the children's best interests are among the few things expected from the staff.