The school import most modern education and aims of high standards in area of education. The method of teaching is based on individual attention and group learing which enables the child to learn through experiences. Teaching programmes are framed to suit the individual needs of each child. Emphasis is laid on building the character and inculcating in the children moral values , and leadership which may go long way in mounding the character of kids.
The curriculum is being used on the basis as framed and designed by the CBSE for children to enjoy their learning , develop enquiring minds and developing personal qualities. The purpose is in short is to develop the potential in children and to focus on the all round development of children. The development of skill is a very big part of curriculum. Learning activities have been designed so that pupils . Children are able to develop their skills.
Children in the Nursery and Preparatory classes, now called the Foundation Stage, follow the age and stages of development within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with the expectation of achieving the Early Learning Goals at the end of The school encourages children to do work at home Reception.
The seven main areas of learning are:
The pupils follow a range of both adult led and child choice activities in the classroom and within the outdoor learning environment which is seen as an every day extension of the classroom. All pupils are seen as individuals, some are identified as having Special Educational Needs and some as Gifted and Talented pupils and the school endeavors to make planned interventions to meet their specific needs.
Internal assessment of each student's performance is carried out through monthly tests and periodic examinations. Report cards are issued after each examination. Marks of all the Examinations will be taken into account for the promotion of the student.
Children should be made aware about health and good habits. They should be impressed upon the adage, "cleanliness is next to godliness". They should also be made aware and should desist from bad habits of smoking and using drugs. They should observe laws of personal hygiene and take nutritious diet. The students should be given systematic guidance and advice by their teachers.
In recognition of a student's outstanding performance in the field of academics and extra curricular activities, awards, certificates, prizes, trophies are given as incentives.
The School year is divided into two terms : April to September and October to March
| CLASS | SUMMERS | WINTERS |
| Playgroup | 7:45 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | 08:50 A.M. to 12.25 P.M. |
| L.K.G | 7:45 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | 08:50 A.M. to 12.25 P.M. |
| U.K.G. | 7:45 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | 08:50 A.M. to 12.25 P.M. |
| I to XII | 07:50 A.M. to 01.30 P.M. | 08:50 A.M. to 02.30 P.M. |
The school encourages children to do work at home and arrangements are outlined each term. When homework is sent home we expect all children to complete the work diligently as required. We would not expect the work to take more than 30 minutes.
All parents should expect their child to take a reading book home each night and we would encourage all parents to play an active role in the reading process and comment in the reading diary.
Increasingly new technologies are used to set and undertake homework with separate arrangements available for pupils without computers at home.
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Our aims for giving homework are to:
The school adopts a positive approach to discipline with respect for everyone in the school community as its focus. The pupils have been consulted fully and have agreed their own 5 ‘Golden Rules’. The school would always seek to work in partnership with pupils and parents and on the rare occasion when a child persistently misbehaves the Head teacher invites the parents to discuss the issues to enable solutions to be found.
The Head teacher is the designated Child Protection Officer. The Children’s Act requires that Safeguarding of the child be of paramount importance. The process is intended to protect children at risk. All staff and volunteers working regularly in school are required to be Disclosure & Barring Service checked in line with all Vetting and barring regulations. All current and future staff will have been checked regardless of time in post.
The school is committed to equal opportunities and promotes the practice that gives the children opportunities to develop as individuals, regardless of gender, race or disability.
Parents should notify the school of a child’s absence by telephoning on their day of absence before 9.20am and in writing, upon the child’s return. Failure to notify the school of the reason for their absence will result in a register entry of unauthorized absence. Parents wishing to take their children out of school for a Family Holiday, must first notify the Head teacher of their intention in writing, then complete Holiday Absence Leave Form, obtainable from the School Office.
By jewellery we mean; finger rings, ear-rings (including sleepers), bracelets, brooches, necklaces, medallions, lockets, and watches.
It is strongly recommended that children do not wear items of jewellery, other than wrist-watches to school and parents should note that the school will not take responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, any item of jewellery. Children will not be permitted to take part in games, P.E. or swimming if they are wearing jewellery. Should such items be lost the school cannot be held responsible.
Mobile Phones should not be brought in to school.
English Curriculum consists of three prominent components :-
 Speaking |
Listening |
 Reading |
Writings |
In order to communicate effectively with others .Children need to develop a range of speaking skill and to be able to listen and respond to others.
Children should be made aware about health and good habits . They should be impressed upon the adage, “cleanliness is next to godliness”. They should also be made aware and should desist from bad habits of smoking and using drugs . They should observe laws of personal hygiene and take nutritious diet. The students should be given systematic guidance and advice by their teachers .
It goes without saying that moral education plays a vital role in moulding the character of a child. This should therefore be included in the curriculum for the children. There are other ingredients of moral values , which should be introduced .
Chilren form a vulnerable group of population and should be looked after properly by the school. Parents can contribute substantially in shaping their character . School will strive and make efforts to inculcate moral values in the young learners.
The children are at their liberty to follow their own religion and adhere to its principles.
They should also treat other religion with equal respect. The children should be respectful to their teachers and others. The children should desist from damaging school property and should abide by school rules and regulations and discipline.
Defence Public School
Sahaspur, Chharba,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand