Session 2016

• The academic session for 2016 commenced on 8th February 2016.
• The first batch of 10th standard would sit for its Board exams in March 2016.
• First floor (2 rooms) were made functional to meet our needs of new classes for the 2016 session.
• A new School Bus was added to our fleet of school buses. The school has a total of 7 buses now.
• The school is eagerly awaiting the inspection team from CBSE for our +2 upgradation inspection.

Session 2015

• The academic session for 2015 commenced on 9th February 2015.
• 10th standard was started from this session.
• Ground floor (2 rooms) of a new block of 4 rooms was made functional to meet our needs of new classes for the 2015 session.
• A new School Bus was added to our fleet of school buses. The school has a total of 6 buses now.
• Standard 3rd to 10th have been equipped with full-time Smart Class and all subjects available through e-learning are taught through Smart Classes.
• 2 new computers with projection systems were added to augment our Smart class facilities.
• The computer Lab providing a facility for 25 students was upgraded with new hardware.
• TRAININGS:
  A 3 day orientation program was held in the school for the new teachers.Before the commencement of the school, a training program for all teachers was conducted by a CBSE empanelled training agency.
• COMETITIONS:
  1. Hindi and English Prayer Competition was held for all classes from Nur. to X between 16th and 18th March, 2015.
  2. Hindi and English Poetry Competition was held for all classes from Nur. to X between 6th and 8th April, 2015.
  3. Calligraphy Compeition in Hindi as well as in English was held in the school for all classes from Nur. To X on 17th and 18th April 2015.
• CELEBRATIONS:
  1. The school celebrated its 10th Foundation Day on 24th February 2015. Students came forward and delivered speeches on the foundation and achievements of Highland Public school. English and Hindi skits delivering messages of moral values were also presented. A scintillating dance performance enthralled everyone present. On this occasion the Principal, Mrs. Sumita Soni presented the winners of various competitions held in 2014 with certificates and medals. The program ended with the National anthem. Sweet boxes were distributed among the the students. teachers and the staff.

Session 2014

• The academic session for 2014 commenced on 10th February 2014.
• 9th standard was started from this session.
• A new block of 8 rooms was made functional and added to our school blocks.
• Library was shifted to a much larger 1000 sq.ft. hall.
• Separate Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics laboratories were made operation in the new block.
• A new School Bus was added to our fleet of school buses. The school has a total of 5 buses now.
• Standard 3rd to 9th have been equipped with full-time Digi-Class and all subjects available through e-learning are taught through Digi-Classes.
• 2 new computers were added to our computer facilities.
• TRAININGS:
  1. There was a training session for teachers for operation of Digi-Class by HCL in the month of March.
• COMETITIONS:
  1. Prayer Competition and Drawing Competition was held on 3rd and 4th May, 2014
  2. Calligraphy Compeition was held in the school for all classes from Nur. To IX on 17th June 2014. The students wrote the Eng. As well as the Hindi Calligraphy.
• CELEBRATIONS:
  1. The school celebrated its 9th Foundation Day on 24th February 2014. Students presented enchanting Prayers, songs and skits. Thereafter ladoos were distributed to all the students and staff.
  2. Environment Day was celebrated on 5th June, 2014. Various other events like Slogan Writing (V), Poem Recitation (III & IV), Drawing Competition (VI), Poster Making (VII), and speech on saving environment (VIII) took place in the school for the students.
  3. A SCHOOL CAMP for Classes VI to IX was organised in the school campus on 28th and 29th June, 2014.
  4. We also held picnics for all the classes on separate days.

Session 2013

• The academic session for 2013 commenced on 11th February 2013.
• 8th standard was started from this session.
• A new School Bus was added to our fleet of school buses. The school has a total of 4 buses now.
• This year 2 new Digi-Classes have been added and the total number of Digi-Classes has gone upto 8 now. Standard 2nd to 8th have a full-time Digi-Class and all subjects available through e-learning are taught through Digi-Classes.
• 3 new computers were added to our computer facilities.
• On 1st April 2013, the new Principal, Ms. Sumita Soni, joined the Highland family.
• AFFILIATION: The school got its affiliation upto 10th Standard from CBSE vide Affiliation No. 630171
• TRAININGS:
  1. There was a training session for teachers for operation of Digi-Class by HCL in the month of March.
  2. A three-day Teachers’ Training Seminar was organised in the school campus in March. The Seminar was conducted by a Senior Trainer, from Delhi, from 28th March to 30th March.
• COMETITIONS:
  1. Prayer Competition and Drawing Competition was held on 3rd and 4th May, 2013
  2. Calligraphy Compeition was held in the school for all classes from Nur. To VIII on 17th June 2013. The students wrote the Eng. As well as the Hindi Calligraphy.
  3. G.K. Quiz Competion was held on 21st August 2013.
  4. Prelims of Fancy Dress for Pre. Nur., Nur., K.G & First was held on 23rd and 24th Aug. 2013 while the prelims of Paper Reading for Classes II and III and Declamation for Classes IV to VIII were held n 23rd Aug..
• CELEBRATIONS:
  1. The school celebrated its 8th Foundation Day on 25th February 2013 with much gaiety and fervour. Prayers, songs and skits by the students added joy. Ladoos were distributed to all the students and staff.
  2. Environment Day was celebrated on 5th June, 2014 where tree plantation, organised by Rotary Club took place. Various other events like Slogan Writing (V), Poem Recitation (III & IV), Drawing Competition (VI), Poster Making (VII), and speech on saving environment (VIII) took place in the school for the students.
  3. A SCHOOL CAMP for Classes VI to VII was organised in the school campus on 1st June, 2013.
  4. We also held picnics for all the classes on separate days. K.G. and Class I enjoyed the picnic on 1st June 2013 at Thikkar Tea Estate. Class II was taken to the countryside near Sudher on 3rd June 2013. Class III, IV, and V had fun at the hill top, under the tall pine trees at Dhaar Tea Estate.

Annual Planner -2013

Session 2012

The academic session for 2012 commenced on 6th February 2012.
7th standard was also started from this session.

School Foundation day was celebrated on 24th February. There was a lovely presentation of prayers, songs and kits by the students. Ladoos were distributed to all the students and the staff.

This year 4 new Digi-classes have been added and the total number of Digi-classes has gone up to 6 now. Standard 2nd to 7th have a full-time Digi-class and all subjects available through e-learning are taught through Digi-classes.

With the addition of 13 new computers, the Computer Lab is now equipped with 25 computers for students and one computer for the teacher. Henceforth every student will have an individual computer with doing computer practical.

A language Lab for 25 students has also been set-up with the latest state-of-the-art language software from HCL Infosystems.

To ensure better monitoring, CCTV camera has been installed in every class room.

EPBAX has also been installed in the Administration Block with connectivity to the class rooms as well.

6th and 7th classes have been provided with ergonomically designed furniture from KI Education Furniture.

All teachers underwent a 5 days Digi-class Training conducted by HCL in the school.

Story narration competition was held on 1^st September. Students from all classes participated and narrated interesting stories having moral values.

Fancy Dress Competition for children from classes Pre-Nursery to 1^st was held on Teachers Day (5^th September) as per the different themes like “Nature”, “People who help us” and “mythological characters”. Children from classes 2^nd to 4^th participated in “Paper Reading Competition” while students of classes 5^th and 6^th took part in a declamation contest. Parents were also invited to witness their children perform in their respective categories.

The school management presented teachers with gifts on Teachers Day and a lunch was also organized for the staff.

Grandparents of children from Pre-Nursery to KG were invited for the “Grandparent’s Day” on 11^th September. Children felicitated their grandparents and also enthralled their grandparents with their performances on stage. Games were held for the grandparents and prizes were given to the winners. The event ended with a lunch for the grandparents.

Mental Maths competition was held on 17^th October for students from 1^st to 6^th.

Art & Craft, Science and English Exhibition was held on 22^nd October. Children presented their various projects. Parents were invited to visit and see the interesting projects undertaken by their children. Students explained their projects to the visiting parents.

Diwali Puja was held in the school on 25^th October. Sweets were distributed to the students. Gifts and sweets were distributed to the staff.

The Annual Function was held on 5^th and 6^th November. Mr. Rakesh Gupta, Chairman Sri Balaji Himachal Education Society alongwith his wife Mrs. Monica Gupta graced the occasion with his presence. Children from all classes presented their items which included “Shloka Recitation”, “Welcome Song”, “Action Songs”, “English Play- Romeo and Juliet”, “Hindi Play – Tenali Ram”, “English and Hindi Skits” “French action song”, “Qawaali” and “Assamese and Himachali Folk Dance”. The audience also enjoyed a performance by the local Band –”Hijackers” on 6^th November.

Mrs. Veena Soni, Principal, read out the Annual Report.

Mr. Rakesh Gupta, Chairman Sri Balaji Himachal Education Society, complemented the staff for their effort and sincerity in organizing the event. He shared his vision for the school with the parents and reiterated his commitment towards enhanced infrastructure and facilities in the coming years.

The program ended with lunch for the parents and visitors.

Sports Day was held on “Children’s Day -14^th November”. An inter-house cricket competition was held in which “Dhauladhar House” was the winner.

A nice track was made for the races held in different categories. At the end the position of the houses was as follows:

1. Dhauladhar House
2. Aravalli House
3. Nilgiri House
4. Vindhyas House

The running trophy for the best house (All competitions and sports) was bagged by Dhauladhar House

Mr. Bhuvnesh Dubey Secretary Sri Balaji Himachal Education Society gave the medals to the individual winners and trophies to the respective houses.

Biannual Report of Activities – Academic Session 2011

Academic year 2011 has seen a series of extra-curricular activities providing education in terms of positive impact for our students. Our new session began on Feb 8th, and we saw a rise in student enrollment to 277. We have divided Nursery, pre-nursery and KG into two sections, with a ratio of 25 students per section.

On Feb. 24th of this year we celebrated School Foundation Day in our new campus. It was decorated beautifully with flowers and art work made by the students. The students presented speeches, prayer, and songs. The Chairman of School Management, Mr Rakesh Gupta motivated the students with an encouraging speech.

On March 31st, we had a prayer recitation competition. All students were provided a set of prayers in Hindi and English a week before the competition day. They were encouraged to rehearse the prayers with proper poise, calm and solemnity befitting a respectful attitude.

Our focus has always been on personality development and inculcating social responsibilities in our students. We encourage feedback from the parents in order to stay up to date and vigilant about each individual student’s progress. Therefore on April 1st, the school administration called a joint meeting of Parents and Teachers in the Admin Block. This enabled us to pass on all necessary information and also take note of valuable suggestions.

We held two picnics on separate days, one for the junior wing on May 7th and one for the senior wing on May 8th. Students of the junior wing had a school outing in the countryside near Shahpur. They enjoyed a nature walk, outdoor games, fresh mountain air and rippling streams with the warm company of friends and teachers. The seniors visited the Horticultural University in Palampur.

It has been the priority of the school to provide the best possible education using the latest advances in modern education. ABACUS mathematics classes were first introduced on May 8^th. Students of class 1 through 6 were assigned a weekly schedule of instruction from ABACUS coaches every Monday. The teachers have noted a remarkable rise in learning ability, especially in mathematics since this class has been provided.

Mother’s Day was observed on May 9^th. Children were encouraged to create art and crafts gifts for their mothers and present them on Sunday of May 9^th.

Poetry Recitation Competition in Hindi and English was held on May 11^th. The students were provided a set of poems from their respective poetry books which made it convenient for the children to learn and prepare for the recitation competition. Diction, continuity and confidence were the criteria for judgment.

Also, on May 16 we began teaching through Digi-classes, where students are taught through electronic digital board slides, videos and graphics. Mathematics, Life Sciences, Geography, History, Civics and Environmental Sciences are effectively and easily taught through Digi-classes. This method interests and engages the students in such a way that improves their learning and retention ability to a remarkable degree. This has made an appreciated difference in the quality of education at Highland School and demonstrates Highland’s pledge to maintain pace with dynamic new techniques in education.

World Environment Day was observed on June 4^th, since it was a Sunday on June 5^th. Children happily volunteered to bring tiny plants in pots and others drew pictures on conserving Nature with punchy slogans. At morning assembly everyone came forward and shared a poem or message on nature.

On a lighter note children were given the opportunity to enjoy the century old Rajasthani puppet show on June 6^th.

As it is said, “Handwriting is the mirror of personality”. We had already trained our students to write in cursive longhand in the early months of each academic session. A calligraphy competition was held on June 15^th, in both Hindi and English for nursery students and on up. Teachers prepared calligraphy sheets with alphabets in Hindi and English, and vocabulary for junior students of nursery, kg and class1. Students of class II onwards were given a paragraph on a moral topic. Also we have a weekly drill class given by the physical trainer and we introduced Karate classes. The instructor trains students weekly in the school ground.

The school administration decided to conduct Half Yearly and Annual Examinations in July and December respectively every year instead of 1^st and 2^nd Terminal Examinations. This change in the examination schedule was to create a more efficient use of time in teaching, and reduce stress on the students. It was also decided to conduct four monthly class tests in the months of April, May, Sept. and Oct, on the first three working days of these months.

Half Yearly Examinations for Nursery to VI students commenced on July 10^th. Syllabus for each subject done until June was revised well in each class. The students appeared for examinations carrying a hundred marks for each subject. The result cards for them will be handed over on July 15^th. From July 11^th onwards regular studies started for all classes.

Events calendar for the academic year 2011