Living Beyond Books
We at The Palm Academy, believe that education lies beyond the textbook and that true learning comes from self enquiry and research, from discussion, from extra reading & from encouraging the natural curiosity of young minds. We believe that it is important to ensure the overall development of their senses. The school encourages experimental learning through:
- Smart Class
- Day Picnics
- Model Classroom
- Trips & Excursions
- Adventures Camps
As per the Structure of New Education Policy 2020 the cognitive developmental stages of the children as follows.
- Foundational Stage- 5 Years:
Age 3 to 6 years(Angan wadi/Pre school/Balvatika), Age 6 to 8: 2 years(Angan wadi/Pre school/Balvatika)
- Learning is made interesting, fin and activity oriented at this level
- Students are encouraged to participate in class activities like singing, drawing, colouring, writing, group game, clay modeling, puzzles and recitation.
- Focus is on laying foundation for literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills and on reinforcing and innate sense of discovery in everything that is taught.
- Preparatory stage- 3 years:
Age 8 to 11: Class 3 to 5
- A thematic approach is designed to stimulate the children through various interactive session and activities.
- Project works in class calls for mass participation. An equal emphasis is laid on developing a strong sense of individuality.
- Middle stage- 3 years:
Age 11 to 14: Class 6 to 8
- The emphasis is laid on building up the structured students centered and enquiry based foundation laid at primary level.
- The curriculum is research oriented and learning opportunities are provided through worksheets in classroom, laboratory time, computer labs and group discussion.
- Personalities development is stressed through development of academic knowledge, the ability of question, sensory experiences and a honing of creative expressions.
- Secondary stage- 4 years
Age 14 to 18: Class 9 to 12
School Rules
- At the assembly bell all must fall into line immediately.
- In going from one class-room to another for special subjects, all shall move in an orderly manner.
- Irregular attendance, neglect of home-work, habitual lack of interest in school activities, wilfulness, repeated breaches of school regulations, disobedience and disrespect towards teachers are sufficient reasons for the dismissal of the child from school.
- Good conduct and behavior in school as well as outside are your responsibility as well as ours. Any indiscipline that is reported will require action by the school Authorities.
- A student who misses an examnation or C.A. Test will not be allowed re-examination. He cannot appear for it later.
- A student who remains absent from class the day/days before a semester exams will not be allowed to appear for the examination unless allowed by the Principal.
- Parents Must Not Sendtheir children for an examination / Unit Test when they are ill or recovering from illness. If the absence is justified, the fact will be taken into consideration while calculating the aggregate.
N.B.:- Guardians/ Students are requested not to approach the Principal for Re-Test. Re-tests will not be taken for any C.A./S.A.
- 85% attendance is compulsory for appearing in Summative Assessments.
In case of emergency, the students will be released on the following conditions:
- A special permission granted by the Principal.
- The student should be accompanied by the Parent/Guardian whose name is mentioned in the Admission Form.
- A third party whose bonafide is verifiable and authorized in writing by the Parents/Guardian.
- The Person accompanying the children will sign the “Student Sign out register” kept in the office.
- Attendance:
The Palm Academy is very particular about the attendance and punctuality of the students. The students should attend their class regularly and they should reach the school on time. Regularity and punctuality are one of the most important trait of great people and this aspect will have an effective bearing in the future life of the students and in the long term will help them to mould their life as good citizens.
- Leave:
Student’s absence will be excused in case of any emergency for valid reason like:
(1) Illness
(2) Medical appointment
- Withdrawal : A full working calendar month’s notice in writing or a month’s fee in lieu of notice must be given before the pupil can be withdrawn. Those who leave school in March/ April must in all cases pay the fees for the months of May and June also. Transfer Certificate is issued only when all the dues of the school are settled.
Indiscipline, irregularity in attendance, damages of school property, non payment of school dues, are sufficient grounds for issue of compulsory T. C. (Transfer Certificate).
Note: A fee of Rs. 200/- is charged for issue of a Transfer Certificate.
SCHOOL TIMINGS (Unless informed Otherwise)
SUMMER (April to October)
Class Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday
Play Group 8:00 to 10:00 (1st Batch) Holiday Same Timing
11:00 to 1:00 (2nd Batch) Holiday Same Timing
Monday to Saturday Friday Sunday
Nursery 8:00 to 11:30 8:00 to 11:30 Holiday
KG 1 & 2 8:00 to 12:30 8:00 to 11:00 Holiday
Class 1 onwards 7:30 to 1:30 7:30 to 11:00 Holiday
WINTER (November to March)
Class Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday
Play Group 9:00 to 11:00 (1st Batch) Holiday Same Timing
11:30 to 1:30 (2nd Batch) Holiday Same Timing
Monday to Saturday Friday Sunday
Nursery 8:30 to 12:00 8:30 to 11:30 Holiday
KG 1 & 2 8:30 to 1:00 8:30 to 11:30 Holiday
Class 1 to onwards 8:00 to 2:00 8:00 to 11:30 Holiday
1. No student is allowed to leave the school campus during the school hours without proper information.
2. Parents are not allowed to visit the students during class hours.
3. Parents can meet the headmistress/class teacher between 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. / Lunch Break with prior appointment.
Sports/Co-Curricular
For true integrated growths to take place, children’sphysical self must be systematically developed. Sports facilities of our school includes indoor games and outdoor sports..The sports curriculum is designed according to the different needs of different age groups. In the pre-primary and primary classes, emphasis is laid on the development of gross motor skills, physical stamina, flexibility, balance, strength, hygiene, overcoming physical fears and hesitations and the development of team play. In the primary classes, games with rules become increasingly important. Team accomplishments compliment individual goals for excellence. Gradually skills of play and precision with mastery assume greater significance for students of the secondary and higher classes. Indoor facilities include -Table Tennis, Taekwondo and Badminton. Outdoor facilities include -Basket ball, Cricket and Athletics.
Deeniyat
Cultural Values based on ethics are taught from an early stage. Some of the important topics covered are Tasheelul aqaid, Tasheelul Fiqh, Tasheelul hadeeth, Tasheelul alchlog & Tasheelul Tarikh. The Palm is unique in its innovative way teacingDeeniyat (Moral Science) through Educomp Smart Class. The School believes in learning through practice, with activities like Dastarkhan, Wuzu, Writing Letters to orphans, Eid Card etc.
Physical Development
“A healthy outside starts from a healthy inside,” The school keeps a detail check on the physical well-being of each student to ensure that their time in school is not only educational but also energetic and active. school takes the responsibility to safeguard the health of students and staff by:
(i) Regular check- ups by a Pediatrician, Surgeon, Dentist and an Opthologist at least twice a year.
(ii) Well equipped first-aid facility with emergency call ambulance is available.
(iii) The school is fortunate to have a specialized surgeon. Besides this, in order to keep our students healthy, we encourage them to participate in different sports activity like table tennis, badminton, carom, and martial arts (Tae-kwon-do) training to our students.
Social Development
The law of win/win says, let’s not do it your way or my way; let’s do it the best way. The Palm Academy also emphasizes on co-curricular activities like Qiraat, Elocution, Fancy Dress, Quiz, Naat etc. We also strive to inculcate good habits and etiquettes through day to day activities like celebrating Rainy day, Vegetable day, Friendship day, Eid card making, sharing day, Flower day, Autumn day, Independence day, Best out of waste, Winter day and many more. Children not only enjoy these activities and competitions but they also learn from them. Students are encouraged to pursue and develop their talents through these activities.
Emotional Development
Teachers, aides, and others working with students have enough on their plates already. However, studies show that incorporating social emotional learning (SEL) into regular classroom activities improves classroom behavior and decreases misbehavior and aggression.
Nurture a culture of kindness.
In a competitive environment with rankings, acknowledge every student’s efforts.
Build social-emotional vocabulary
Expand vocabulary out of mad, sad, and happy. Gass said she taught a 3-year-old the word “frustrated” by giving the toddler a difficult package to open, and then asking, “is it hard to do?” When the adult says, “Oh, that must be so frustrating,” the child understands the emotions and word meaning to then use in a different scenario.
Include reflective writing
Some children and teens find verbal communication difficult, and writing prompts allow them to express themselves in a different way.
Incorporate a “calm-down corner”
“As an adult, you may have a place in your home where you tend to go, to a comfortable chair you like to read in, your favorite blanket. There are elements that we build into our day-to-day that’s very comfortable,” Gass said. “That’s really what we’re thinking about here for the classroom. Is there a place that they know that they can ask to step away from things that’s a little bit visually calm or a little bit quieter that they can kind of take that moment to deep breathe, to do what they need to do to reground before they go back into a group setting.”
Allow time for talking
When you check-in with students, give the space to let them tell you how they feel in their own words.
Teach mindfulness
Help children and teens be in the moment and aware of their bodies and minds through breathing exercises, sensory activities (smelling calming lavender or energizing citrus), or how to be aware of their surroundings.
Encourage expression through art
As with writing and talking, some youths are better at communicating through different forms of art. For example, ask them to draw objects that represent how they feel and images that make them happy.