P R O S P E C T U S

Contemporary education based on faith and tradition

AKAL ACADEMYB A R U S A H I B

OUR MISSIONThe world today needs people who are honest, virtuous,

selfless and compassionate and can show restraint

despite extreme provocation; also who can show path of love

and can have the capacity to give without yearning for returns.

To fulfill this acute need of developing human beings with such

sterling qualities and lofty ideals our founding Father Sant Attar

Singh Ji declared our Mission Statement in 1906, almost eight

decades before the first Akal Academy was established. This reads,

“To establish permanent peace in the world through value based

scientific education and spiritual upliftment and provide solace and

succor to the downtrodden and the deprived.”

The basic tenets of spirituality teach us to share, to do 'sewa'

(selfless service) and meditation, and to dedicate our life to

'Parupkar' (philanthropy). It advocates dismantling of all barriers

and boundaries, embracing humanity and wanting 'Sarbat Da

Bhala' (Universal Brotherhood). These are the principles which

Guru Nanak Dev Ji enunciated five centuries ago and they are as

relevant in the strife ridden world of today as in the past - albeit even

more so.

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THE BACKGROUND

S ant Attar Singh Ji, spent his initial years in deep

meditation and sewa. Developing and nurturing minds in

pursuit of Truth and through them bringing about lasting

peace in the world was his life's objective. To achieve this, he

strongly advocated growth of educational institutions which

had a spiritual base and promoted ancient Indian culture,

values, morals and humility. He first set up a school for girls in

1906 and thereafter a school for boys and then the Akal Degree

College at Mastuana in Punjab. Himself a Brahamgiani (an

enlightened soul), he presided over several annual sessions of

Spiritual Educational Conferences and gave divine guidance to

all. On request by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, a great social

reformer of his time, Sant Ji laid the foundation stone of the

first college at Banaras Hindu University at Varanasi in India.Sant Attar Singh Ji inspired Sant Teja Singh Ji MA, LLB, (Punjab)

AM (Harvard), Principal of Khalsa College, Amritsar to promote this

unique mission. He sent Sant Teja Singh Ji to the US to get

advanced training in the field of education from Columbia

University at New York and later master's degree in education from

the Harvard University at Boston in USA (1904-06). On his return

from the US, Sant Teja Singh Ji pioneered several High Schools and

Colleges and worked as Principal of many renowned educational

institutions. In deference to the wishes of Sant Attar Singh Ji, he

identified Baru Sahib, as 'Tapo Bhoomi' (secret & divine place) of

saints & sages, who meditated here in the past and laid the

foundation of the 'Guru Nanak International Institute of Spirituality

and Education' in 1956.Later,he also established Kalghidhar

Trust/Society to actually work upon and achieve the objectives laid

down in the Mission Statement

THE PRESENT

R esponding to the clarion call of Sant

Attar Singh Ji and Sant Teja Singh Ji,

who envisioned to rebuild the nation on

laudable values of self realization, discipline,

service to the mankind and social harmony,

Akal Academy, Baru Sahib was established

by Rev. Baba Iqbal Singh ji (Retd. Director

Agriculture, HP) and Padma Bhushan Dr.

Khem Singh ji (Ex. Vice Chancellor Punjab

Agriculture University, Ludhiana) in 1986. It

is a unique academic centre, having

comprehensive arrangements for imparting

wor ldly sc ient i f ic educat ion in an

environment conducive for spiritual

evolution. This Co- educational English

Medium Residential Senior Secondary School

is affiliated to the Central Board of

Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi.

Ensconced in beautiful sylvan surroundings,

amidst lush green meadows and fresh water

springs and located far from the maddening

crowd in a distant and remote corner of

Himachal Pradesh, Akal Academy, Baru

Sahib, is the divine prediction of one of the

greatest saints of this era, Sant Attar Singh Ji,

who had envisioned in the early twenties of the

last century that children endowed with

s p i r i t u a l w i s d o m w o u l d

disseminate from this place and

spread the message of universal

brotherhood. This would go a

long way in establ ishing

permanent peace in the world,

which today is full of malice,

jealously, frustration, anger and

greed.

Initially a mirage for many, it has

now emerged to be a source of

inspiration and guiding spirit for

many an educational institution.

It has caught imagination of the

masses, who wish their children

to become not only trained

professionals but good human

beings as well. The legacy of

'Guru' and 'Shishya' in the

Gurukul traditions, that has been

bequeathed upon us, is not only

being maintained and nurtured

but redefined as well, to suit the

changing times.

OBJECTIVES

T oday's youth stands on crossroads. Students have an easy access to the media which

exposes them to the materialistic glare. Children are thus getting divorced from the ancient culture, as also their glorious heritage. Required today are schools which can offer the children latest technological developments in a pure, stimulating and spiritual environment away from the destabilizing influence of the media.

We need Gurukuls which can strengthen the roots of our children, expose them to the spiritual realm, teach them to have respect for values and morals and develop in them the uncanny ability to discern right from wrong. Keeping the above in view, Akal Academy, Baru Sahib has been established to achieve the following objectives:-

� To develop in the students a trained intellect to enable them to adjust themselves in the fast changing world.

� To create among the students a strong sense of duty and discipline.

� To inculcate in students a love for nature and respect for all forms of life.

� To help students to become better human beings through process of self-realization and service to the mankind.

� To cultivate in the students a mind which is aware and awake.

� To instill in the students a global outlook and sense of belongingness to the whole humanity.

� To have zeal to do the best in all domains of life.

� To motivate the students to achieve excellence in whatever field they participate.

� And above all, to equip them to tread the path of sewa and simran and through it to be one with Almighty.

FACILITIESsp i t e o f i t s r emo t e

location, the School has

d e v e l o p e d e x c e l l e n t

infrastructure to accommodate

1500 students. This includes

state of the art computer

hardware, well stocked libraries

and massive labs for physical

a n d b i o l o g i c a l s c i e n c e s ,

imposing play fields, modern

gymnas ia , v en t i l a t ed and

spacious hostels and excellent

mess facilities. The pride of the

school is the kindergarten

section with its innovative play

way methods and integration of

the latest technology with the

conventional trusted and tried

techniques.

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T he curriculum lays special emphasis on spiritual

development so that the young learners develop into

virtuous adults and be the torch-bearers of society by

providing exemplary leadership, which we believe is the

need of the hour for the entire mankind.

W e are in the process of evolving

new teaching methodologies and

curricula which will create in the child a

passion to seek and explore new vistas

of learning. This we are certain will

equip our students to meet effectively

the challenges of globalization and

become outstanding global citizens.

L e s s o n s w i t h t h e h e l p o f

computers, multimedia and rich

contents in Smart Classes, which are

more comprehensive, make learning

m o r e e n j o y a b l e f o r s tu d e n t s .

Fami l iar i ty wi th computers in

particular and technology in general,

makes the students more confident to

face the world thus improving

academic performance of students.

L essons and exercises in

English Language Laboratory

are held on a regular basis to

improve the listening/reading

/pronunciation/conversational

skills of students. This especially

benefits students who are deficient

in English Communication Skills

and also aims at their confidence-

building for interviews, debates and

competitive examinations.

GENERAL INFORMATION� The academic session begins on 10th February and

continues till 12th December when the school closes

for the winter vacation.� The Pre-school has the Kindergarten section while the

main school functions form grade I to grade XII.� Moral and spiritual education is compulsory for all

students.� Children are housed in spacious, well ventilated

dormitories and provided nutritious vegetarian diet.� Except for medical or other emergencies, children are

not allowed to go home during the academic session.

On no account is leave granted for social functions

like wedding etc

NEW ADMISSIONS

ENTRANCE TESTntrance test is conducted from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm on all days including Sundays from

1st to 12th December and from 1st to 5th February. The test is of two hours duration and all materials like pencil or geometry set required by the students are provided at test centers. In addition, entrance tests are conducted at the following centres in the month of February every year on particular days:

• New Delhi (09910432432) • Chandigarh (0172-2700084)

• Jalandhar (09876632555) • Jammu (09797389797)

Indian Students:• New admissions of Indian students are done in Pre-school as

well as in all grades up to Senior Secondary level except in grades X and XII. Entrance/Level test is conducted for admission to all admissible grades. For Pre-school classes, admission is granted to those children whose age as on Ist March is between 4-5 Years

Foreign Students• Admission to NRI and other foreign students is granted to

children who are between 4 and 12 years of age in classes ranging from Pre-School to Grade VI, subject to clearance of Level Test at the time of admission. Age limit at the time of admission to Nursery/KG is between 4-5 years and for grade I-VI is between 6-12 years respectively.

• It is mandatory for foreign students to have student visa from the Indian Embassy/Consulates. Tourist Visas or any other type of visas is not acceptable.

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SYLLABUS FOR ENTRANCE TEST

E ntrance tests evaluate the child's skills and academic standards in

English and Mathematics for the appropriate grade as per the

syllabus recommended by the NCERT, New Delhi. Detailed syllabus, if

required, can be obtained by making on-line payment at the link

provided on index page of our website www.akalacademy.in for Rs.

300/- or U.S $ 50. Alternatively, payment may also be made through

Akal Academy, Baru Sahib on-line Bank Account No 11629110191 of

SBI (State Bank of India, branch Baru Sahib, IFSC/RTGS

code:0011784). The details of payment are required to be intimated

through e-mail/fax along with the address on which the said syllabus

books are required to be dispatched.

MEETING THE CHILD AND PARENTStudent counselors/admission officials will meet the

prospective students and their parents/guardian on

the same day, after the child comes out of the entrance test

centre. The main objective of this exercise is to assess child's

personality and problem areas if any, so as to identify

children who need special attention.

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RESULT

T he result of the entrance test is intimated

within 15 days through telephonic

communication/e-mail.

ACCEPTANCE OF ADMISSION

A pplicants selected for admission are required to confirm in writing the

acceptance of the seat offered and submit the following documents by

25th February:-� Original Birth Certificate (Issued by Registrar, Births /Municipal committees).

� Transfer/School Leaving Certificate (Duly countersigned by Regional Officer of CBSE/District Education Officers).

� One set of photographs of the parents/guardians and other visitors authorized by parents/guardians to meet the child.

� Six recent passport size photographs of the child.

� Foreign students are required to deposit their passport and student visa with the main office at the time of entering the school hostel.

� Medical certificate from a qualified (M.B.B.S) Doctor and for children below 10 years, from a Child Specialist (Pediatricians).

� Receipt of payment of 1st installment of annual fees (65% of total Dues)

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT OF ANNUAL DUESst• 1 Installment at the time of admission - 65% of the total duesnd th• 2 Installment by 30 June - 30% of the total duesrd th• 3 Installment by 30 November - Balance Outstanding Dues

MODES OF PAYMENT• On-line payment: On Line payment may be made to Akal Academy, Baru Sahib

through on-line Bank Account No 11629110191 of SBI (State Bank of India,

branch- Baru Sahib, IFSC/RTGS Code-0011784). • Cash/Bank Draft: The payment can also be made by cash or through Demand

Draft drawn in favour of Akal Academy, Baru Sahib payable at SBI, Baru Sahib,

(Branch Code 11784).

Note: Kindly note that cheques are not accepted at all.

MEDICAL eports of following medical tests should also be brought along

with* Weight * Urine examination * Blood Group* Height * Eye Check up* X-Ray Chest * Dental Check up* Haemoglobin * Ear, Nose & Throat Check up

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COMPULSORY VACCINATION* M.M.R * B.C.G* DPT, OPV * Chicken Pox* Hepatitis B * Typhoid* H. Influenza (up to 5 years)

In addition, hygiene check-up may be done at the time of

admission to ensure that the child does not have lice/nits.

HOSTEL ACCOMMODATIONew students will be received in the hostel as per the following

schedule, only after all formalities including submission of

various documents mentioned above, are completed:-

Grade I to IX 2nd to 5th MarchKindergarten 14th & 15th March

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NOTE*

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Request for extension of date for payment of annual dues or

for payment in smaller installment is not entertained.In case the first installment of annual dues is not paid by the

stipulated date, the admission offer automatically stands

cancelled.

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL

• The simplest and easiest way to communicate with your ward is through

post. In the interest of the students, all mails are passed through the school

officials who carry out mild censorship of their contents.

• Parents / Guardians can also send letters to their wards by fax or e-mail.

Students however, are not permitted to use fax or e-mail services for

correspondence from school.

• Parents may enquire about their ward's general welfare /health/academic

status by contacting the Student Welfare Officer. On receipt of your call,

the welfare officer would contact the concerned departmental heads and let

you have the desired information by return call. Kindly bear in mind that

this facility may be used only when the matter is of urgent/serious

concern. Casual calls and queries will decrease the efficiency of the staff.

• Student Welfare Officers are available on Mobile No 09816400621 (for NRI

& other foreign students) and Mobile No 9816400625 (for Indian

students)on all days including Sundays during the specified time blocks

which shall be provided to parents/ guardians in writing at the time of

admission.

• In case parents wish to have more information than what is provided by the

Welfare Officers, they may forward their queries on Fax No: 91-1799-

276041 or through e-mail : aabsahib@rediffmail.com

• Students are permitted to call home, once a month at a pre fixed time and

date.

WINTER VACATIONShe school closes for winter

vacation from 12th Dec. to

10th Feb. Students leave for their homes as per schedule

which is intimated to the

parents/guardians well in advance.

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SPORTS rue to the adage-healthy mind in a healthy body, every child has to

compulsorily participate in games. Sufficient infrastructure has

been developed and facilities created for training and conduct of inter

house and inter school competitions in the following disciplines :

FFootball (Soccer) FHockey FBasket Ball

FCricket FLawn Tennis FVolleyball

FTable Tennis FBadminton FYoga

FAthletics FGymnastics FJudo

FSikh Martial Arts(Gatka) FCross Country FAerobics and Tae-bo

FKho-Kho FHorse-Riding FKabbadi

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VISIT BY PARENTS /GUARDIANS

P arents/guardians may meet their wards once in a month, on days stipulated as per

Schedule to be intimated to them at the time of admission. The permissible timings

during permission days are as follows:

On Weekdays (Tue to Fri) : 1.30 pm to 3 pm On Sundays : 8 am to 5.00 pm

For administrative reasons, parents are advised not to seek permission for such meetings

on Mondays and Saturdays. To enable children to adjust better in the new environment,

such visits are not permitted during the first four weeks of the child's stay in the School. All

queries during this period regarding your child's adjustment in the hostel may be made

telephonically to the Student Welfare Officers or through e-mail/Fax. Most children adjust

very well within 4 weeks.

In case, however, an odd child is finding it difficult to adjust in his/her new

environment, the School authorities shall, at an appropriate stage contact the

concerned parent/guardian for informing them and seeking their advice.

CAREER GUIDANCEareer Guidance for higher studies is provided to the students by C highly qualified and experienced Career Counselors wherein

child is exposed to different career options in India and abroad.

CENTRE FOR SAT

and AP COURSESkal Academy Baru A Sahib has been

recognized as a Centre for

conducting Scholastic

Aptitude Test (SAT) and

Advance Placement (AP)

Courses. These exams

enable students to seek

admissions in institutes of

higher learning in the US.

COUNSELLING

I n house qualified and experienced

Counselors/Psychologists are

available for one-to-one or for group

psychotherapy to the needy students.

RECREATION

I In addition to the regular sports and extra-curricular activities, students are taken for outdoor

activities which include picnics, trekking, outdoor camping (overnight), rock climbing, slithering, river crossing and many more.

As a matter of policy, students are not shown regular television except live News & Sports. Recorded programmes of thematic and educational films, educational CDs, discovery channel, sporting events and quiz programmes are shown on weekends.

Every child (Grade V onward) is provided with a newspaper to catch up with the current happenings in the world. Moreover, our School libraries subscribe to more than 70 National and International magazines and journals to keep the students abreast of the latest happenings on all aspects of development of their personalities.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

I n order to build confidence and to develop effective

communication skills - especially the art of public

speaking and to ensure that students overcome stage fear,

regular extra- curricular activities are organized throughout

the year. Separate daily assemblies are held for the toddlers,

primary students, middle school students and the seniors.

In each of these assemblies, about ten students are given a

chance to come on to the stage and speak on a defined topic.

Besides, inter-class, inter-house and inter-school debate,

declamations and extempore competitions are organized.

Students also participate in seminars and group discussions

using power point presentations. Students are encouraged

to participate in diverse linguistic and cultural programmes

of different States. Students are also given training in

journalism to collect and present campus news.

SCHOOL UNIFORM (DRESS CODE)l

white/navy blue kurta pajama and will cover their

heads with a suitable head-wrap as given below:

• For students up to Grade V, the head-wrap will be in the

form of a 'Patka'(white piece of cloth measuring 1x 1 mtr ).

• For students of Grade VI and above, the head-wrap will be

in the form of a white cloth measuring approximately 1x

2.5 mtrs , with 3 to 4 turns , making it

into a round shaped head cover.

All students will wear black shoes/

sport shoes with navy blue/grey socks.

All uniform items will be provided by

the Academy.

A l students, irrespective of religion or sex, will wear

Annexure I

Inners / Wollen Baniyan and Pyjami (Grey in colour)* : 2 sets

Woollen socks (Grey colour)* : 4 pairs

Baniyan / Slips (Cotton) : 4

Towel (69 cms x 137 cms or 27” x 54”) : 2

Bathroom Chappals : 1 pair

Rubber sheet (in case of bed-wetting) : 1.5m x 1m

Muffler (Navy Blue in colour)* : 1.5m x 30cm(60” x 12”)

(class V onwards)

Gloves Woollen (Navy Blue in colour)* : 2 pairs

Kirpan with Gatra : One

Tooth Brush (Medium) : 6

Elastic tape (Nur. to V class) : 6 x1/2'' metres

Undergarments (slip for girl students)* : 6

Sanitary pads (for girl students) : 6 packs

Kit Bag small (12” x 6”) for toiletries* : One

Sports shoes with velero tapes (Action Brand)* : 2 pairs

(for students of classes Nur. to II only)

Spectacles (If prescribed by eye specialist)* : 3 pairs

Travel Bag : One

· Tracking Bag : One

· Prickly- Heat Powder(Any Brand) Any Powder

· Vaseline-Body Lotion

· Vaseline (non perfumed)* : 2 containers (40 grams)

· Anti- Dandruff shampoo*[for children prone to dandruff]

· Face wash (any brand)

· Bathing Soap (any brand)

· Hair Oil (any brand)

Note

1. Admission number of the child should be mentioned on these items using fabric

color/ machine embroidery.

2. One copy of the list of items provided by the parents should be kept in the child's

travel bag and another copy signed by the parent and the hostel incharge be handed

over to the warden in an envelope.

* These item would be available on demand.

List of belongings to be brought by the child

Annexure II

E Blanket

E Quilt with Cover

E Mattress

E Bed Sheets

E School Uniform [Navy blue and white Kurta Pyjama]

E Patkas / Dastars

E Socks (Blue in colour) for summer

E Sikhi Kachhehras

E Aprons

E Pullovers (Half sleeves & full sleeves)

E Winter Gown

E Comb / Lice comb

E Soap and Toothpaste

E Handkerchiefs

E Shoe Polish and Shoe brush

E Leather shoes, Sports shoes, Sandals

E Herbal Shampoo, Hair oil (Cocunut,Mustard)

E House Colour Patkas

List of belongings to be provided by the school

Academic Assessment 2011

Assessments MonthFormative Assessment 1 March – April

Formative Assessment 2 May – June

Summative Assessment 1 July

Formative Assessment 3 August - September

Formative Assessment 4 October - November

Summative Assessment 2 December

Extra Curricular Activities 2011

Nur-I II-IV V-VI

Mar

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Hand writing Competition

Mar

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Hand Writing Competition

Mar

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English Proficiency Month

Self Introduction/Talent Search (Final Round)

Talent search (Preliminary Round)

Display board making

Free hand Drawing /painting /Create out of waste

Talent Hunt

Ap

ril

Colouring and Free Hand Drawing

Ap

ril

Free hand Drawing A

pri

l Inter Class Model making Competition

Kavita Gayan Competition Kavita Gayan/Speech Competition

Baisakhi

Origami English Chorography English Debate (Preliminary Round)

Origami English Debate (Final)

May

Laugh a minute

May

Laugh a minute

May

English Poetry Composition and Recitation (Preliminary Round)

Birthday Party Theme based presentation English Poetry Competition and Recitation (Final)

English Choreography Fancy dress Laugh a Minute- Hindi (Preliminary Round)

Thumb Painting Thumb painting Laugh a Minute-Hindi (Final)

Jun

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Spelling Bee

Jun

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Spelling bee

Jun

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Thematic Show

Vegetable painting Vegetable-painting Inter Houses maths Quiz (Preliminary Round)

Folk dance Competition Culture Glimpses Maths Quiz (Final)

Gift Wrapping comp

Gift Wrapping Competition Hindi Creative Writing Competition- Inter Section (Preliminary Round)

Hindi Creative Writing Competition- Inter Section ( Final Preliminary)

July

Samagam

July

Samagam

July

Samagam and Inter House Shabad Gayan Competition

Au

gust

English Conversation

Au

gust

Sikh Itihas Tableau

Au

gust

Nature Walk

Clay modeling English skit Independence Day + Spelling Bee

Independence day celebrations

Independence Day G.K Quiz (Preliminary Round)

Doll making Competition Regional Songs G.K Quiz (Final)

Folk Dance Competition Thematic Show

Sep

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Teacher’s Day Celebration Poster making English Debate

Teacher’s Day Spelling Bee

Doll making/collage Fun Races

Sep

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Fancy Dress competition Laugh a minute

Eng lish Skit

Tableau on Sikh Ithihas

Sep

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Oct

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Making Competition

Oct

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Fancy Dress Competition

English Conversation Cross Country Sports Competition

Discovery Contest

Tableau on Sikh Ithihas Poetry Recitation (English) Folk Dance

Theme based presentation

Check your English Inter House Science Quiz (Final)

Teachers’ day celebrations Thematic Show

Pain t Brush competition

Oct

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Theme based presentaion Theme based presentation N

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Sikh Itihas

Gandhi jayanty Diwali celebration

Story Drematization Sewa Day

Math Quiz Children’s Day celebration

Cultural Glimpless Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday celebrated

Punjabi skit

Dec

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No

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Diwali celebration

No

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. Spelling Bee

Children’s Day

Sh. Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth day celebration

VII-IX X-XII

Mar

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English Proficiency Month

Mar

ch Talent exhibition

Display Board Making English Poetry Recitation Competition

Free hand Drawing/painting/Create out of waste

Ap

ril

Face to Face Competition

Talent Hunt (Preliminary Round) English Extempore Competition

Talent Hunt (Final) Discovery Contest

Ap

ril

Model Making Competition

Face to face ( Inter Section)

May

Punjabi Debate Competition

Baisakhi Maths Quiz

English Debate (Preliminary Round)

English Debate (Final)

Jun

e Maths Quiz

English Poetry Competition and Recitation (Preliminary Round)

Cultural Diversity of our Globe.

May

English Poetry Competition and Recitation (Final) Ju

ly Samagam and House Shabad Gayan Competition

Laugh a Minute- Hindi (Preliminary Round)

Au

gust

Hindi Extempore

Laugh a Minute- Hindi (Final) Independence Day celebration (Regional and Patriotic Songs completion)

Thematic Show Mock parliament Session Competition

Sep

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G.K Competition

Jun

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Maths Quiz (Preliminary Round) Teacher’s Day Celebration

Maths Quiz (Final) Radio Show

Hindi Creative Writing Competition- Inter Section(Preliminary Round)

Hindi Creative Writing Competition- Inter Section(Final Presentation )

Oct

ob

er Dictionary Quiz Competition

July

Samagam and inter house Shabad Gayan Competition

Laugh a Minute Competition

Nature Exploration

No

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Diwali Celebrations

English Debate Competition

Au

gust

Independence day celebration Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday Celebration

G.K Quiz (Preliminary Round)

Dec

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G.K Quiz (Final)

Teachers; day celebration

Spelling Bee

Art and Craft

Fun Race

Oct

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Sikh Itihas

Basket Ball

Science Quiz

Sports Quiz

Fun Race

No

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. Class room Decoration

Diwali celebration

Punjabi Creative Writing

Childrens day celebration

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday celebration

Daily Routine of Students

Grades Nur. to III

Morning Alarm : 6:30 am

Morning - Darbar Sahib : 7:30-8.00 am

Break Fast : 8:00am

Classes : 8:30am-12:45pm

Day Refreshment : 10:00am

Lunch : 12:45pm

Rest : 1:15-3:30pm

Games : 3:45-5:00pm

Evening Refreshment : 5:00pm to 5.30 pm

Study Hour : 5:30-6:30 pm

Rehras Sahib : 6:30pm

Dinner : 7:15pm

Sohila and Lights off : 8:30pm

Grades IV to VI

Morning Alarm : 5:15am

Morning – Darbar Sahib : 6:15am-7:15am

Break Fast : 7:30am

Classes : 8:30am-12:45pm

Day Refreshment : 10:00am

Lunch : 12:45pm

Rest : 1:15-3:15pm

Games : 10:30-11:30am

Evening Refreshment : 5:00pm

Supervised Self-study : 3:30-6:00 pm

Rehras Sahib : 6:00-6:45pm

Dinner : 7:15pm

Sohila & Lights off : 8:30pm

Grades VII to VIII

Morning Alarm : 4:45am

Morning- Darbar Sahib : 5:30-6:30am

Break Fast : 6:45am

Classes : 7:30am-12:45pm

Day Refreshment : 10:00am

Lunch : 12:00 noon

Rest : 12:30-2:45pm

Games : 2:45-4:10pm

Evening Refreshment : 4:15pm

Supervised Self-study : 4:30-6:45 pm

Rehras Sahib : 6:45pm to 7.15pm

Dinner : 7:15pm

Sohila and Lights off : 8:30pm

Grades IX to XII

Morning Alarm : 4:00am

Morning - Darbar Sahib : 4:30-6:00am

Break Fast : 6:15am

Classes : 6:40am-12:45pm

Mid-day Refreshment : 10am

Lunch : 12:45pm

Rest : 1:15-3:15pm

Supervised Self-study : 3:30-4:45 pm and 6:45 to 7:45pm

Games : 4:45-6:00pm

Evening Refreshment : 4pm

Rehras Sahib : 6:00-6:45pm

Dinner : 7:45pm

Sohila and Lights off : 9:00pm

Note : Students of grades X, XI and XII are permitted to do self-study in Hostel till 10:30pm

STUDENTS CODE OF CONDUCT RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SCHOOL

Every student who is granted admission in the school pledges to observe willingly all the Rules and Regulations of the School and to uphold and respect the principles on which the institute is founded. It is also to be understood that on breaking this solemn pledge, the student forfeits his/her membership of the school. It is the duty of each student to perform all tasks assigned to him / her in connection with the functioning of the school to the best of his / her ability. Parents/Guardians are expected to reinforce this in the child's mind and guide their ward accordingly. Some of the salient points in this regard are given below:

1. All Sikh students are required to follow the Sikh spiritual and religious way of life (including partaking of AMRIT through the Sikh way of baptism) being taught in the school and practice the Tenets of Sikhism in letter and spirit. They have to keep their hair intact and are not allowed to cut them from any part of their body. Any deviation from the Sikh religious principles, especially of cutting of hair will lead to strict action that may lead to expulsion of the child from the School.

2. All Non- Sikh students, while remaining in their own religion, shall follow the spiritual cum moral studies and programmes being carried out in the Academy during their stay in the School. They shall strictly adhere to the School uniform (dress code) of the Academy mentioned in the School Prospectus.

3. No food parcels of any kind or money-will be accepted for or delivered to the children from anybody.

4 Students are not permitted to have any money. In case any child is found possessing money, he/she would be expelled from the school. Strict rules in this regard are in child's interest as possession of money may lure the child to procure and use undesirable substances.

5 Leave is not a matter of right and is not sanctioned except in case of medical emergency / bereavement of immediate close relatives.

6 Adequate security arrangements have been made to prevent students from leaving the school campus without permission. If, however, despite all these arrangements, a student absconds i.e. leaves the campus without permission, the school will not be held responsible.

7 No student is allowed to go on leave unescorted. If, however the parents of male students of Grades X, XI and XII, desire that their wards be sent home without an escort, the request in this regard is required to be forwarded in writing through e-mail/fax to the Principal. Telephonic messages in this regard will not be entertained.

8 Whenever parents / guardians come to the school to meet their wards, they must visit the School Office and take prior permission for the same. Parents are advised not to meet their children at any unauthorized place or time.

9 Please refrain from giving any valuables like ornaments, watches, cameras, audio/visual equipment etc. to the children. The school will not be responsible for any loss or damage of the same and child may be rusticated for possessing any such unapproved articles.

10 The school maintains a mild censorship of letters of the children as this is purely in their interest of students. Only parents/guardians and person authorized by them can correspond with their wards through letters/e-mails

11. Parents are welcome to offer suggestions keeping the overall improvement of the School in mind. This may be done only through letters/e-mail/fax.

12 All correspondence by the parents regarding the welfare of the student/suggestions /complaints/fees etc. must be addressed to the Principal giving the name, grade and Admission Number of the student.

13. No verbal assurances alleged to have been given by any member of the staff would be binding on the School. Similarly, no verbal statements made by the parents will be accepted. Parents must write to the School on any point they wish to make.

14 The whole Baru Sahib Complex is a NO SMOKING / NO DRINKING ZONE. Parents / Guardians are requested to refrain from smoking and drinking liquor in the complex. Nor should they enter the Complex in an inebriated state after consuming liquor. Any violation of this rule would be dealt with very seriously and the individual concerned is liable to be evicted from the Baru Sahib Complex.

15. The School reserves the right to expel any child at any time, including during the final external examination period, for indulging in any act of misconduct / indiscipline. The decision of the Principal, Akal Academy, Baru Sahib will in all such cases be final.

16. The school reserves the right to strike off the name of any student from the Roll or stop him / her for appearing for any examination including external examination for non-payment of fees and other dues before the commencement of such examinations.

17. No refund of security deposit will be made if notice of withdrawal, in writing, is not given at the end of the academic session in December.

18. To maintain discipline and to inculcate the habit of punctuality, overstay of leave shall be liable to a fine. The rate to be levied will be determined by the School authorities from time to time.

19. It is endeavored to ensure proper care and safety of students at all times including games, stay in hostel, mess as well as when they leave the school campus on excursions or picnics. The school, however, will not be responsible for any damages / charges, whatsoever, for any injuries, fatal or otherwise, caused during the child's stay in the school, even if these take place within or outside the school campus, while out on camps / picnics / educational tours or while taking part in sports / games or any other form of activity of the school.

20. The Management of the School reserves the right to change, amend, add or delete any of the above mentioned Rules and Regulations, at any time without prior notice .However any such change would be intimated to the parents/guardians.

21. In order to inculcate sense of discipline, punctuality, high morals and righteousness, children will be motivated and counseled, and if required, admonished. For this purpose, other punitive measures including monetary fine may also be imposed on children from time to time.

22. The annual fees of the school and other expenses will have to be paid in advance. If for any reason, the child is withdrawn before the completion of the academic session, balance outstanding dues for the entire academic session shall have to be paid. The school fees and other expenses once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

23. Parents shall be allowed to meet their wards once in two months as per the permission schedule to be intimated to them at the time at the time of admission.

24. Visiting parents/ guardians may avail the limited accommodation available at the Gurdwara Baru Sahib. Every effort is made to provide some accommodation to all the parents/ guardians

and this is offered on first come first served basis. Parents/ guardians are well advised to co-operate in this regard and not to create an awkward scene, if the existing accomodation facility is fully occupied and they are denied accommodation of their choice at Gurdwara Baru Sahib.

25. Legal dispute , if any would be subject to Jurisdiction of Courts in District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh.

I HAVE GONE THROUGH THE ABOVE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF AKAL ACADEMY BARU SAHIB AND I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE SAME.

Signature of the student Signature of Parent/Guardian

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Witness1: Witness2:

Name: _______________________________ Name: _______________________________

Signature: ____________________________ Signature:_____________________________

Address: _____________________________ Address:______________________________

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Ph.: 01799-276031,71 Fax : 01799 - 276041 È09816033303/4

Akal Academy(Under the aegis of The Kalgidhar Society)

Baru SahibVia Rajgarh, Distt. Sirmour,

Himachal Pradesh - 173101 INDIA

Website : www.akalacademy.inE-mail : info@akalacademy.in

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