Junior School


During these very important years of intellectual development it is our endeavour in the Junior School to make the school a place where a child enjoys coming in rather than shying away. Educationists tell us that a good beginning usually leads to continued success.

When we talk of giving children an education, we often forget that education is not a gift, it’s a debt we owe them. We at St. Stephen’s start the education process at the tender age of six in Class One.

Mode of admission:

Registration for Class One starts in the mouth of December. A written entrance test is conducted in the month of January where the child is expected to know the basics of English, Hindi and Mathematics. The number of vacancies for Class One are approximately 200.

Curriculum:

The subjects taught include:
1. English (Language and Literature)
2. Hindi
3. Mathematics
4. Science
5. Social Studies
6. Computer Studies (Starts at Class 1 Level)
7. Art And Craft
8. General Knowledge (includes current affairs and the formation of the habit of news paper
reading)
9. Music
10. Moral Science (emphasis is given to story telling and discussion on topics of moral values.
11. Punjabi (it is introduced at class four level)

Special emphasis is laid on elocution where children are taught pronunciation, proper intonation voice modulation, posture and confidence through reading, recitation, general conversation and role-play.

The curriculum besides academics also includes one period twice a week on activities such as dance, quiz, singing, mono acting, calligraphy, debates and declamations etc. for, which inter class competitions, are held on a monthly basis. Every student of a class gets an opportunity to participate in such competitions.

Evaluation:

The academic year is divided into two equal semesters. Each semester includes a Unit Test and a Semester Exam for very subject. The cumulative average of both the semesters are taken into consideration to assess the performance of a student. Merit certificates are awarded to the students who attain top three positions in each class.

Interaction with parents:

It is informal teaching, of course, but the home provides the important foundation on which a child’s formal school learning is built. Keeping this in mind regular parent learning is built. Keeping this in mind regular parent teacher meetings are organized two to three times a year besides which parents and well-wishers are welcomed at all times to provide useful suggestions and feed backs.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

House Shows:

All the students and staff members are divided into four Houses namely Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Mars. The much awaited House Shows are an annual feature. Come September and the staff and students are busy making preparation for the house shows, which are a form of inter house competitions. Students perform plays, folk and western dances etc. and try to outdo the other houses.

Annual Picnic:

A compulsory picnic is arranged class wise in which the students get to interact with their peer group in an informal and pleasant atmosphere.

Children’s Day:

On this special day the staff members put an entertainment programme for the students and the refreshments are served.

Christmas:

Students get to hear various school choirs sing Christmas carols and then get to interact with Santa Claus and sing “Jingle Bells” with him.

Inter School Competitions:

Various teams are sent to represent the school for competition in dramatics, art, singing, sports etc. And have brought back numerous trophies, which adorn the Principal’s office.

Staff Members:

There are total of 54 staff members in Junior School (classes 1 to 5). Constant in service training facilities are provided in the form of seminars, workshops and interactive sessions conducted by various publishing houses and event managers