Education

Education

Organisation of the school

The school is organized in to three main sections:

1.	Nursery Section	(Lower & Upper Nursery)
2.	Primary Section	(Grade 1-5)
3.	Senior School	(Grade 6-13)

In addition, the “London Section” is dedicated to conducting classes and study programmes for London Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations.

Admission, Promotion and Withdrawal of Students

ADMISSION:

Students are normally admitted each year in January on the results of tests held by the school to Nursery and Grade 1.

The admission of a student shall be taken to imply that all persons outside the school who are responsible for her attendance or for the payment of her fees are bound by the rules and regulations in force and such others as may be laid down from time to time by the Board of Trustees.

PROMOTION:

Promotion from grade to grade depends on the standard of work attained by each student at the end of each year.

WITHDRAWAL:

Notice of intention to withdraw a student must be given as early as possible-not later than one full-term, in the case of both day scholars and hostellers, in order that timely arrangements may be made to fill such vacancies in the school and in the hostel. In the absence of such notice, a term’s fees will be payable.

Religious Education and Training

Being a Buddhist School, Buddhism is given a pre-eminent place in all school programmes. Buddhism is also a compulsory subject in the curriculum in all grades.

The school day begins with a “Bakti-Gee” in veneration of the Buddha, followed by “Pansil”. On the last bell, three “Gathas” are recited paying homage to the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha. Flowers are offered daily by different classes at the College Shrine Room.

Once a month, a learned Bhikku is invited to deliver a sermon to both teachers and pupils. An endeavour is made to inspire the students with the tenets of Buddhism and train them according to the Buddhist way of life.

Teaching of English

Special emphasis is given to the teaching of English language, keeping in mind the fact that English could be a powerful factor in giving the child a wider outlook and confidence to move in modern society. English medium classes are conducted from Grade 4 up to Advanced Level classes.

The teaching programme includes training in Speech, in addition to Courses prescribed by the Ministry of Education. The student is also introduced to Literature and reading through a reading programme conducted during school hours.

Facilities

Library:

There are two libraries for Primary and Senior Section. Each consists of a reference section and a lending section with a well maintained stock of books. The  reference section provides papers and magazines and reference library contain many valuable books. School magazines, souvenirs, local and foreign periodicals, teachers’ guides and many subject titles are available.

Science Laboratories:

There are five fully – equipped laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology and Biology. Senior classes are provided with practical sessions in these subjects in accordance with the requirements for admission to the University. An experienced Science Graduate is in charge of each of these sections. Separate Science Laboratories have been provided for students of Grades 6 to 10, in line with the new syllabus requirement of the Department of Education.  There are qualified Laboratory assistants to help with the practical sessions.

Computer Centre:

Air Conditioned Computer Centres equipped with modern computer facilities available for Primary and Senior sections create an environment conductive to learning for the students. These Centres are managed by the well qualified personnel. The combination of competent staff, current technology and modern curriculum produce an education of high standard.

Home Science Department:

The school has a well-equipped Home Science Department which caters to the junior, secondary and senior classes. The courses provided are comprehensive and include practical training in cookery and needle craft. Classes are conducted by experienced and qualified staff.

Sports Facilities:

A fair-sized playground is available for Physical Education and for games such as hockey, netball and other games. A separate Tennis court and a badminton court are also available for the students. A new building complex is in rapid progress with a swimming pool, gymnasium and sports complex.

Rules Governing Payment of Fees

(a) The fees for each term are payable in full at the beginning of each term and cannot be accepted for part of a term.

(b) The fees must be paid prior to the first day of the term to which they relate. In the case of bills sent after the beginning of a term, the fees must be paid within 14 days of receipt of the bill.

(c) The obligation to pay in advance for a given term continues notwithstanding the pupil’s absence during that term, unless requisite notice has been given.

(d) Requisite notice shall, in these rules,, mean a whole term’s notice. It should be given in writing to the Manager on or before the first day of the term preceding and should be signed by the parents or guardian responsible for the attendance of the pupil. It should state that the pupil’s place will not be required after the end of that term. If the term’s notice prescribed above is not given, one full-term’s fees should be paid in lieu thereof.

(e) Notice cannot be accepted for part of a term. Although a pupils may be, absent for a part of a term, the fees for that term are payable in full, regardless of what previous notice may have been given.

(f) If, with the written consent of the Manager, a pupil is absent for a whole term or longer and it is desired that a place be kept for her in order that she may return at a future date, the full amount of the fees must be paid in advance for each term, during which a place is to be so reserved. Requisites notice must be given if the place is no longer required. Even on payment of the full fees, a place can be kept reserved only for two terms.

(g) No pupil whose fees are unpaid can be admitted to her classroom.

(h) School fees and Boarding fees are not refundable and no claims for refund will be entertained.

School Houses & School Life

The School is divided into FOUR Houses named after our founders:

            

            

For the fostering and maintenance of discipline and to facilitate the organization of games and other school activities, as well as to train pupils in leadership, Prefects are appointed. Parents are expected to appreciate the value of the training afforded by the tenure of such a  position.

The school expects every pupil to maintain a high standard of conduct both within and outside the school.

Attendance and Punctuality

Regular and punctual attendance is required of all pupils. No pupil is allowed to be absent from school, except for illness or other urgent cause and such absence has to be covered by a letter signed by the parents or guardian enclosing a medical certificate where necessary.

Reports

A Report on the progress, attendance, and conduct of each pupil is sent to parents periodically. Parents are requested to read these reports carefully and sign and return them to ensure that they have noted their daughter’s progress.