Almanac 2021

Contents 1. Preamble 2. School motto 3. Vision, Mission, and Core Values 4. School fact file 5. School discipline and Student’s welfare 6. Recommendations to parents/ Guardians 7. Absence 8. House system 9. School uniform 10. Bus rules 11. Payment of fee 12. Scheme of assessment and examinations 13. Encouraging excellence through awards 14. Pledge 15. Prayers 16. Prayer songs

The Constitution of India PREAMBLE WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a ‘SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC’ and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; Twenty sixth day of November 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

The School Motto Service Before Self A motto is a vivid reflection of the mettle that goes into making an institution. Our motto is a constant reminder that the well-being and safety of others, always comes prior to our own welfare, comfort and security

Vision To be a happy and vibrant learning community where all members are encouraged and empowered to fulfil their intellectual, social and spiritual pursuits, to become the best version of them- selves, committed to a life full of promise and global well-being. Mission DPS Rajpura aims at nurturing individuals who are emotionally intelligent, self-aware & open-minded, demonstrate a sense of responsibility, appreciate diversity and seek to ensure fairness and justice for people. We commit ourselves to creating an environment which encourages students to become lifelong learners, innovators, problem solvers and collaborative team members and leaders. We encourage an atmosphere that values differences of opinion and ability, leading to an inclusive culture. Values that Define Us: · Compassion & Gratitude · Inquisitiveness & Ownership of Learning · Collaboration and Communication · Excellence and a Profound Value System · Courage and Resilience · Confidence and Humility · Commitment to Sustainability

School fact file School’s Name: Delhi Public School, Rajpura Functioning: Under the aegis of the Delhi Public School Society, F Block, East of Kailash, New Delhi Promoter: Lighthouse Educational Trust Affiliation: CBSE Vide No. 1631341 Postal Address: Vill-Kalo Majra, Behind Chitkara University, Chandi- garh-Rajpura Road, Rajpura, Punjab-140401. Telephone: 7895247952, 7270092222 E mail: [email protected] School website: dpsrajpura.com Facebook:- www.facebook.com/dpsrajpura/ Instagram:- Instagram.com/dpsrajpura?utm_medium=copy_link

School timings In view of the current situation, school timings as applicable will be notified from time to time. Note:- On Wednesdays, there will be stay backs by notification. Principal On all working days during working hours. If the Principal is busy taking a class, parents will be expected to wait. Parents are encouraged to take an appointment beforehand through the school’s official number (7270092222) or a request note to the Principal. Grade/ On all PTM days or with prior appointment on Subject Tutor other working days. This appointment must be requested only through the school’s official number (7270092222) or a request note to the concerned tutor. Note:- No telephonic request directly to the tutor will be entertained. Second and fourth Saturdays will remain off for all grades. However, at the discretion of the Principal, students may be called on holidays too. During functions and celebrations, there will be a change in the timings to accommodate rehearsals. The same shall be notified in advance. Visiting Hours To facilitate the smooth functioning of the School and to ensure appro- priate participation of the parents/guardians in the learning process of the child, following visiting hours shall be

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE AND STUDENTS’ WELFARE School discipline begins with punctuality. Students must reach the school at least 5 minutes before the bell timing. The school gate will be closed at the scheduled time. Thereafter, entry will not be permitted. Late arrival would lead to the student being sent back home. Undesirable behaviour/ repeated indiscipline will lead to serious consequences, if not corrected: DISCIPLINARY MEASURES One or a combination of the following disciplinary measures may be adopted by the school: · Counselling · Oral Warning · Written Warning · Issue of Grey , Yellow and / or Red cards · Homestay / Expulsion Grey Card : Students using abusive language, habitually late or improperly dressed, will be put on this card and will not be taken off the Grey Card till an improvement is visible. Yellow Card : Careless and untidy work in academics or misbehaviour in the class will lead to issuing of a yellow card which will be signed by the subject tutor. If the progress during the week is satisfactory, the yellow card will be discontinued. Red Card : Red Card will be issued to a student indulging in serious offences like bunking classes, destroying or damaging school property, using unfair means during assessments/ exams, disobedience, rowdyism or violence in any form. A Grey/Yellow/Red Card holder will not be allowed to avail any privileges in the school during the period stipulated on the card. The student will not be allowed to attend any programme, picnics or outings. The student will report to the respective grade tutor during break time and P.E. for detention. A detention register will be maintained by the teacher in charge. The house of the offenders will be given minus points.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO PARENTS/ GUARDIANS Parents are requested: • to read the rules and guidelines mentioned herein, carefully and abide by them. • to closely monitor their ward's progress by checking communication from the school everyday and paying attention to their punctuality, discipline and submission of school assignments. • to fill in all details in the school forms wherever required , honestly. • to inform the school immediately if there is any change in address, telephone num- bers and / or bus route. • to encourage their ward to take a balanced interest in studies, co-curricular activities and sports. • to ensure that their ward does not bring large sum of money, objectionable items, electronic gadgets, cell phone, etc. to school. Parents are advised to randomly check the school bags to ensure the same. We at school will also be doing random checks. If any student is found in possession of any of the above mentioned items during school hours, strict disciplinary action will be taken against him/her by the school authorities. • to restrict celebration of birthdays of their ward in school to simple distribution of candies. Elaborate arrangements like cutting of cake & partying in the class are not permitted. Children may, however, if they wish to, donate a signed book to the library. Children are permitted to come in civils on this date. • to explain to the child the need to look after his/her belongings. The school does not accept responsibility for any item lost in school. All articles belonging to the child must have identification details. • to ensure that their ward is in proper school uniform. • to ensure that their ward does not wear/ carry smart watch to school. • to keep leave for half a day to a minimal as far as possible. In case of an emergency, written permission must be taken from the Principal through the grade tutor. In case a child leaves the school early, it is mandatory to inform the transport in-charge about the same. • to ensure that during their ward's absence from school, work done in the class is made up for. • to provide a supportive value-based environment to their ward at home. • to use discretion and parental judgement and keep track of their ward's mental health and emotions. • to monitor the internet sites being visited by their ward and limit television viewing to appropriate programmes and duration. • to contact the school to discuss and decide a plan of action to handle the difficulties (academic as well as behavioural) of their ward and to seek guidance. • to ensure that their ward appears for all assessments/examinations as per the sched- ule given by the school. In case the child is unable to take the assessments/ examinations, prior intimation must be given to the grade tutor in writing. • to discourage their ward from taking additional leave before the commencement of assessments/examinations.

Absence 1. Student's leave has to be approved by the appropriate authority.i.e. grade tutor for upto two days and the Principal for more than two days. Leave application for more than two days must be sent at least two days in advance. If the leave required is for more than a week, please see the Principal personally for its sanction. 2. Repeated absence without leave or unexplained absence for more than 5 consecutive days renders the student liable to have his/her name struck off the rolls. Re-admission may be granted only on payment of fresh admission fee and subject to vacancy. 3. All students are expected to attend school on the opening day after and closing day before each of the vacation. 4. It is compulsory for students to complete 90% of their attendance in the academic year to make them eligible to appear for their annual ex- amination. 5. Certificates for full attendance are awarded to students for maintain- ing 100% attendance throughout the academic year.

HOUSE SYSTEM The school has a house system to foster 'esprit de corps' and work in a spirit of cooperation and healthy competition. There are the following four houses in the school. 1. Finch (Peach) 2. Flamingo (Pink) 3. Oriole (Yellow) 4. Robin (Lavender) Every student of Grade I upwards, on admission, is placed in one of these houses. No application for change of house shall be entertained. If the parents so wish, siblings may be allocated the same house.

SCHOOL UNIFORM Uniform gives an exclusive identity to students and promotes a feeling of unity and discipline among them. Students must wear clean and tidy school uniform along with ID card on all school days. Uniform should be of proper size, fitting and should be well ironed. Shoes worn must be clean. Students are expected to maintain proper personal hygiene and cleanliness. They should cut their nails at regular intervals and support clean, well combed and well kempt hair. (Summer Season) Grade: Pre-Nursery Boys Girls Red half sleeve shirt with School Logo Red half sleeve shirt with School Logo Shorts (Red-Checks) Tunic (Red-Checks) White Socks with two Red stripes White Socks with two Red stripes Green Belt with School Logo Green Belt with School Logo Black shoes with velcro fitting Black Cycling Shorts Black shoes with velcro fitting Grade: Nursery Boys Girls Yellow half sleeve shirt with School Logo Yellow half sleeve shirt with School Logo Shorts (Red-Checks) Tunic (Red-Checks) White socks with two Yellow Stripes White Socks with two Yellow stripes Green Belt with School Logo Green Belt with School Logo Black shoes with velcro fitting Black Cycling Shorts Black shoes with velcro fitting Grade: Prep Boys Girls Dark Green Shirt (Half Sleeve) Dark Green Shirt (Half Sleeves) Shorts (Red-Checks) Tunic (Red-Checks) White Socks with two Green Stripes White Socks with two Green Stripes Green Belt with School Logo Black Cycling Shorts Black shoes with velcro fitting Green Belt with School Logo Black shoes with velcro fitting

Grade: Ist to 3rd Grade: Ist to 3rd Boys Girls White Shirt with School Logo (Half Sleeve) White Frock with School Logo (Half Sleeve) White Shorts (not more than 2” above the knee) White Socks with two bottle green Stripes White Socks with two bottle green stripes Green Belt with School Logo Green Belt with School Logo White Cycling Shorts Black shoes with velcro Black shoes with velcro White shoes for games White shoes for games Grade: VIth onwards Grade: IVth onwards Boys Girls White Shirt with School Logo (Half Sleeve) White Shirt with School Logo (Half Sleeve) White Pant White Divided Skirt with box Pleats White Socks with two bottle Green Stripes White Socks with two bottle green Stripes Green Belt with School Logo Green Belt with School Logo Black shoes with velcro White Cycling Shorts White shoes for games Black shoes with velcro White shoes for games House Uniform for All Students from Grades First to Seventh One House colour T-shirt (Polo Neck) of house allotted by the School Grey Lower and White Socks, with House Colour Stripes White shoes

(Winter Season) Grade: Pre-Nursery Boys Girls Red full sleeve shirt with School Logo Red full sleeve shirt with School Logo Dungaree (Red-checks) Dungaree (Red-checks) Green Pullover with School Logo (Full Sleeve) Green Pullover with School Logo (Full Sleeve) & (Sleeveless) &(Sleeveless) Green Jacket Green Jacket Grey Socks with two bottle green Stripes Grey Socks with two bottle green stripes Green Belt with School Logo Green Belt with School Logo Black shoes with velcro fitting Black shoes with velcro fitting White canvas shoes for games White canvas shoes for games Grade: Nursery Boys Girls Yellow full sleeve shirt with School Logo Yellow full sleeve shirt with School Logo Dungaree (Red-Checks) Dungaree (Red-Checks) Green Pullover with School Logo (Full Sleeve) Green Pullover with School Logo (Full Sleeve) & (Sleeveless) & (Sleeveless) Green Jacket Green Jacket Grey Socks with two bottle green Stripes Grey Socks with two bottle green stripes Green Belt with School Logo Green Belt with School Logo Black shoes with velcro fitting Black shoes with velcro fitting White canvas shoes for games White canvas shoes for games Grade: Prep Boys Girls Dark green full sleeve shirt with School Logo Dark green full sleeve shirt with School Logo Dungaree (Red-Checks) Dungaree (Red-Checks) Green Pullover with School Logo (Full Sleeve) Green Pullover with School Logo (Full Sleeve) & (Sleeveless) & (Sleeveless) Green Jacket Green Jacket Grey Socks with two bottle green Stripes Grey Socks with two bottle green stripes Green Belt with School Logo Green Belt with School Logo Black shoes with velcro fitting Black shoes with velcro fitting White canvas shoes for games White canvas shoes for games

Grade I upward Grade I upward Boys Girls White Shirt with school Logo (Full Sleeve) White Shirt with School Logo (Full Sleeve) Grey Trouser Grey Divided Skirt with box Pleats Green Pullover with School Logo (Full Sleeve Green Pullover with School Logo & Sleeveless) (Full Sleeve & Sleeveless) Green Coat with School Logo Green Coat with School Logo Grey Socks with Green Stripes White Socks with Green Stripes Green Belt with School Logo Green Belt with School Logo School Tie with Logo School Tie with Logo Black shoes with velcro Grey Tights White canvas shoes for games Black shoes with velcro White canvas shoes for games Note: 1. White vest for boys and white slips and cycling shorts for girls are mandatory. 2. Patka, winter caps, mufflers and gloves should be of School green colour only. 3. All uniform articles must be labelled to avoid mix-up. 4. Boys should have their shirts buttoned up and well tucked in trousers. Baggy/narrow/ low waist pants are not allowed. 5. Length of the skirts for girls must be till the knees. Low waist skirts are not allowed. 6. Girls with long hair are to plait their hair. Only black / school green hair accessories are allowed for girls. 6. Danglers, trinkets, rings, painted nails, more than one ear piercing, studs, permanent tattoos, coloured hair, mehendi, spikes on hair, etc. are not permitted.

BUS RULES 1. Under no circumstances will children be allowed to board another bus to fulfil social engagements. The routes of the school buses are drawn up and parents should consult the school transport in-charge for necessary details. Buses will ply on designated routes only. No change in the designated bus stop is allowed without the Principal’s approval. 2. Drivers are authorized to stop buses at the designated stop only, unless otherwise directed by the bus teacher. The list of stops is prepared keeping in view the convenience and safety of all bus commuters and is subject to change. 3. Parent/Guardian is expected to be at the stop to receive his/her ward falling which the child will be brought back to the school. The parent/guardian may then collect his/her ward from the school itself. 4. Misbehaviour in the school bus can lead to withdrawal of bus facility by the school authorities. 5. Parents are requested not to board the bus and get into any argument either with the driver/conductor/students or teacher in-charge. It is also requested that any issue/ problem related to school transport may be discussed with the school authorities/ transport in-charge at the school only. On no account should any parent delay the school bus. 6. The children should stay away from the main road until the bus arrives. Children will be responsibility of the parent/guardian till they board the bus and after they deboard the bus. Students are expected to wait at the bus stop 5 min before the given time. 7. No student should come near the entry door of the bus until it has made a complete stop. 8. Buses will not wait for late comers. 9. All students must occupy seats immediately after boarding their buses. 10. The front door of the bus is the only authorized entrance and exit. 11. When the bus is in motion students must not move around in the bus and no part of their body should be outside the bus. 12. Objects of any kind must not be discarded inside or thrown out of the bus. 13. Students will be held responsible for any damage to buses caused by negligence or vandalism. 14. Unruly behaviour like shrieking and shouting is prohibited. Courteous behaviour is expected at all times. 15. The driver's attention must not be distracted for any reason. 16. No calls should be made to the drivers directly. 17. The bus teachers and student bus monitors are responsible for maintaining discipline in the buses. Any serious offence must be reported to the Principal immediately.

PAYMENT OF FEE • The school takes the fee on a quarterly basis. Fee payments are to be made on the basis of these Fee Booklets issued by the school. Fee can also be paid in lumpsum in the month of April . The fee slip must be filled in properly with the name, grade and section of the child written very clearly. • All fee payments are to be deposited by CASH/CHEQUE at the school‘s account office. No other person is authorized to collect any kind of fee on behalf of the school. The school will not be responsible if the fee is deposited with any other person. • All fee payments can also be made through Bank Transfer/ Debit Card. • The name, grade and section of the child should also be mentioned at the back of the cheque. The school fee is to be deposited as per the time schedule provided. • Payment of fee by Cheque/ DD is to be made in favour of ‘Delhi Public School Rajpura’ In the event that a cheque deposited in the bank gets dishonored due to any reason, a penalty of Rs. 200/- along with late fee charges would be levied. The school will not send any reminders and no requests for exemptions will be entertained. Pupil Activity fund (Annual Charges) will become due in two instalments: one in April and the second in October. SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS The School shall follow a two semester system : Semester 1 : April to September Semester 2 : October to March Each semester will have a series of cycle tests and topic reviews, the dates for which will be intimated well in advance.

PLEDGE India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters. I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage. I shall always strive to be worthy of it. I shall give my parents, teachers and all Elders, respect, and treat everyone with courtesy. I shall be kind to everyone. To my country and my people, I pledge my devotion. In their wellbeing and prosperity alone lies my happiness. Jai Hind

PRAYERS Creator of life and light, we bless Thee this day for the beauty of this world, for sun- shine and flowers, storm, cloud and starry night, for the first radiance of dawn and the last smouldering glow of the sunset. We thank Thee for physical joys; for the ec- stasy of swift motion, for deep water to swim in, for the goodly smell of rain on dry ground, for hills to climb and hard work to do, for all skill of hand and eye, for music that lifts our hearts in one breath to heaven, and, for the hand-grasp of a friend -J S Hoyland ……………………………….. The day returns and brings us back to our round of duties. Help us to perform our tasks with laughter and kind faces. Let cheerfulness abound with industry. Let us go blithely on our business all this day; bring us to our resting beds weary and content and undishonored, and grant us in the end the gift of sleep …………………………………. Master, give us this day hard work to do, work that will tax us and strain us, work that will stretch our muscles and engross our minds, work that will employ our pow- ers of body and intellect and heart. If our work this day be study and training for life, reveal unto us our responsibility for the future, wherewith we may fight the battle of righteousness and truth, vanquishing error, oppression and wrong. If our work be the training and teaching of others, then make our minds pure and humble, that no strain of selfishness or lethargy, of mean purpose or low ideals, may mar thus weighty and honourable service which has been committed to our charge. …………………………………. In some ways we are evil, O God – help us to see it and amend. In some ways we are good – help us to be better. Recreate in us the sense of joy and the sense of the power of good. ….....………………………... Make me strong in spirit, Courageous in action, Gentle of heart, Let me act in wisdom, Conquer my fear and doubt, Discover my own hidden gifts, Meet others with compassion, Be a source of healing energies, And face each day with hope and joy. - Abby Willowroot

COURAGE God, give me courage To do what is right; Courage to speak, And courage to fight For honesty, goodness, Justice and truth; Courage to choose The good in my youth. Courage to own when I'm in the wrong; Courage to face The day with a song, Courage to guard My thoughts and my tongue; Courage to choose The right when I am young. WHERE THE MIND IS WITHOUT FEAR Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high Where knowledge is free Where the world has not been broken up into fragments By narrow domestic walls Where words come out from the depth of truth Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit Where the mind is led forward by Thee Into ever-widening thought and action Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake. Rabindra Nath Tagore

PRAYER SONGS You Raise Me Up When I am down and, Oh my soul, so weary When troubles come and my heart burdened be Then I am still and wait here in the silence Until you come and sit awhile with me You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas I am strong, when I am on your shoulders You raise me up... to more than I can be There is no life -no life without its hunger Each restless heart beats so imperfectly But when you come and I am filled with wonder Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas I am strong, when I am on your shoulders You raise me up... to more than I can be You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas I am strong, when I am on your shoulders You raise me up... to more than I can be