Academics

CURRICULUM

Our entire curriculum is drawn from the best international standards with the aim of training students to think for themselves and not just cram knowledge text book style. A very high standard of English is delivered in the classroom. The syllabus for classes IX to XII is determined by the Council for the ICSE (Indian Council for Secondary Education) and the ISC (Indian School Certificate). Students may opt to follow a course of study leading to an International Qualification such as IGCSE or IB on application.

DEPARTMENTS

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH & MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Years V to VIII

AIMS:

READING:

Students are introduced to a broad range of literature with special emphasis on the classics in literature for children. They learn how to use the library, reference books, thesaurus and dictionaries in addition to the individual set textbooks.

SPEAKING AND LISTENING:

Continuous practice trains students to understand various English speaking accents as well as helping to sharpen auditory powers.
Students express their views in groups and class discussions. Role play by means of drama, class presentations, assembly themes, Inter house plays, inter house and intra school debates help students become confident and acquire skills to address a wider audience.

WRITING:

Narrative, descriptive and imaginative topics, describing a picture or situation form the basis of students’ focus for writing. Practicing good grammar and vocabulary building, consistent work on spelling and word formation form part of the writing syllabus.

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook

HOME WORK:

Preparation of the Reading Texts, vocabulary, grammar practice, corrections are the main areas for homework in English Language.
A value added component to the English curriculum is the syllabus of the University of Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages – ESOL. (Known earlier) now Cambridge English Examination

LINKS:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/englishks3
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org
http://www.britishcouncil.org.in

Years IX and X

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian Certificate for Secondary Education.

AIMS:

To develop and integrate the use of the four language skills i.e. listening, speaking, reading and writing for the purpose of effective communication.
To develop a functional understanding of the grammar, structure and idiom of the language.
To develop the capacity to read efficiently and access information effectively.
To develop an appreciation of good literature.
To experience, through literature, the thoughts and feelings of the people of the world.

READING:

Introduction to various genres but emphasis on Shakespeare, classic poetry. 20^th Century prose and Indian writers in English.

SPEAKING and LISTENING:

Role play, drama presentations. listening comprehensions, debates, classroom discussions introduce students to a wide range of English speaking accents and everyday situations.

WRITING:

The themes for compositions fall into the following categories;
Argumentative, analytical, descriptive, narrative, discursive, reflective and fantasy creative as well as fiction writing.
Students learn skills to write independently and well. Formal and informal letters, notice writing and emails expressing a range of views.

Years XI and XII

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian School Certificate.

AIMS (ENGLISH LANGUAGE):

To develop the ability to:

Derive, infer and critically assess information through listening.
Express oneself by speaking individually, or in a discussion.
Read with comprehension drawing information directly or by inference from the text, through an understanding of grammar and structure, vocabulary and idiom.
Employ a variety of skills in writing: within a framework, using argument or imagination or note making and summarizing.
Use the English language for the purpose of study and social and cultural interaction.
Speak and write clearly and to the purpose, using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and idiom.

AIMS (ENGLISH LITERATURE) (PRESCRIBED TEXTS):

To enjoy and appreciate literature through a critical study of selected literary works.

To approach an understanding of humanity.
To develop an interest in the thought and culture of the peoples of the world.
To develop the power of expression and a sense of aesthetic values.

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Students are introduced to Spanish at a basic level. They may, however, opt to study Spanish or French. The course of study will depend on the exam they are working towards.

For the Instituto Cervantes it will be as per the criterion set for language levels- A1, A2, B1, B2, etc. DELE

FRENCH: For the Alliance Francaise studies are as per the criterion for DELF.
Or alternatively, students may opt to follow the ICSE syllabus or prepare for the IGCSE in modern foreign languages.

PUNJABI

Punjabi at The British Co-Ed High School is taught as a compulsory subject (except in the case of NRIs who can choose to study French or Spanish instead).

Teaching of the language ensures that culture and tradition are maintained as language and culture cannot be separated. Punjab’s rich heritage and cultural traditions are intertwined with language studies

PUNJABI LANGUAGE:

Punjabi script is known as Gurmukhi. Its background connects with Brahmi Script. It is a syllabic and phonetic language. The alphabets has 41 characters.

Years V to VIII

AIMS:

To understand and learn the basic structural language, vocabulary.
To ensure that the best elements and standard of the language are maintained in both speaking and writing.
To appreciate the rich language heritage.

READING:

To make the students concentrate to read mindfully.
To make them read aloud with proper pronunciation by explaining the vowel and use of laga and langkhar.
To enhance the vocabulary and to get more new ideas.

WRITING:

To develop appropriate writing skills through dictation, small paragraphs, composition and articles.
To pay special attention or phonics, list and sequence of 41 letters.
To pay special attention on word formation and sentence structure.

LISTENING:

To help students concentrate and to listen attentively.
To pay attention to pronunciation and voice modulation.

SPEAKING:

To make the students practice speaking each alphabet with appropriate pronunciation, making contact, learning transitional phases and useful expressions clearly.

ASSESSMENT:
See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

To improve their reading with proper pronunciation and voice modulation.
To improve grammatical skills by practicing grammar exercises.
To enhance their vocabulary.
To check and make the corrections as per instructions.

Years IX and X

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian Certificate for Secondary Education

AIMS:

To appreciate the language as an effective means of communication.
To acquire knowledge of the elements of the language.
To develop an interest in the language.
To understand the language when spoken at normal conversional speed.
To understand the basic structural patterns of the language, vocabulary and constructions.

READING:

To develop mastery in reading through stories, poems and knowledge of novels composed by different writers.

WRITING:

Story writing, narrative, thought-oriented, descriptive and creative writing, formal and informal letters, unseen prose, development of proper writing of students through the dictation.

LISTENING:

To appreciate the language as an effective means of communication.
To acquire knowledge of the elements of the language.
To develop an interest in punjabi language.
To understand the language when spoken at normal conversional speed.
To understand the basic structural patterns of the language, vocabulary and constructions.

SPEAKING:

Debates, classroom discussions introduce students to a wide range of Punjabi speaking skills.

ASSESSMENT:
See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Improvement in creative writing art by writing articles on current and old topics.
Letter writing, in their own words by reading newspapers, magazines etc. by the students.
To correct mistakes of their incorrect sentences from a grammatical point of view by reading more passages out loud.

LINKS:

https://youtu.be/lmRHQNZtF1I
https://youtu.be/Kd_lDwjhFBo
https://youtu.be/tZRivLtmOHk
https://youtu.be/_gCE3dL-M9Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj3PUr-FCBQ&t=26s

Years XI and XII

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian School Certificate.

AIMS:

To develop an interest in reading, listening and writing art effectively among students.
To read newspapers, magazines and books to learn new words.
To develop a higher level of grammatical Skills.
Knowledge of phrases, idioms, spellings, one word substitute, etc.
Controversy, discussion in the group, increasing knowledge/interest in language through drama.

READING:

To develop mastery in reading through stories, poems and knowledge of novels composed by different writers.

WRITING:

Story writing, narrative, thought-oriented, descriptive and creative writing, formal and informal letters, unseen prose, development of proper writing of students through the dictation.

LISTENING:

To appreciate the language as an effective means of communication.
To acquire knowledge of the elements of the language.
To develop an interest in punjabi language.
To understand the language when spoken at normal conversional speed.

SPEAKING:

Debates, classroom discussions introduce students to a wide range of Punjabi speaking skills.

ASSESSMENT:
See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Enhancement of creative writing skills by writing meaningful articles on different topics – these can be based on the latest current trends or on any old vintage topics.
To master the art of reading through various reading comprehension passages, writing their own creative long essays and story compositions.
From a grammatical point of view, they will correct all the mistakes from their own incorrect sentences by reading more meaningful passages out loud.

LINKS:

http://www.learn101.org/punjabi.php
http://www.mylanguages.org/learn_punjabi.php

https://cisce.org/publications.aspx

HINDI

Hindi, written in the Devnagari script, is one of the official languages of the Government of India.

Like other Indo-Aryan languages, Hindi is a direct descendant of an early form of Vedic Sanskrit, through Sauraseni Prakrit and Sauraseni Apabhraṃśa (from Sanskrit apabhraṃśa “corrupt”), which emerged in the 7th century CE.

SANSKRIT:

Known as the ‘mother of all languages’, Sanskrit is the dominant classical language of the Indian subcontinent and one of the 22 official languages of India. It is also the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.

Years V to VIII

AIMS:

To understand and learn the basic structural language, vocabulary.
To ensure that the best elements and standard of the language are maintained in both speaking and writing.

READING:

To make the students concentrate to read mindfully.
To make them read aloud with proper pronunciation by explaining the vowel and use of swar and matras
To enhance the vocabulary and to get more new ideas.

WRITING:

To develop appropriate writing skills through dictation, small paragraphs, composition and articles.
To pay special attention or phonics, list and sequence of 52 letters.
To pay special attention on word formation and sentence structure.

LISTENING:

To help students concentrate and to listen attentively.
To pay attention to pronunciation and voice modulation.

SPEAKING:

To make the students practice speaking each alphabet with appropriate pronunciation, making contact, learning transitional phases and useful expressions clearly.

ASSESSMENT:
See handbook

HOMEWORK:

To practise reading appropriately with proper pronunciation and voice modulation.
To enhance vocabulary.
To practice grammar exercises.
To check and make the corrections as per instructions.

Years IX to X

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian Certificate for Secondary Education

AIMS:

To develop an interest in reading, listening and writing art effectively among students.
To read newspapers, magazines and books to learn new words.
To develop a higher level of grammatical Skills.
Knowledge of phrases, idioms, spellings, one word substitute, etc.
Controversy, discussion in the group, increasing knowledge/interest in language through drama.

READING:
To develop mastery in reading through stories, poems and knowledge of novels composed by different writers.

WRITING:
Story writing, narrative, thought-oriented, descriptive and creative writing, formal and informal letters, unseen prose, development of proper writing of students through the dictation.

LISTENING:

To appreciate the language as an effective means of communication.
To acquire knowledge of the elements of the language.
To develop an interest in the language.
To understand the language when spoken at normal conversional speed.
To understand the basic structural patterns of the language, vocabulary and constructions.

SPEAKING:

Debates, classroom discussions introduce students to a wide range of Hindi speaking skills.

ASSESSMENT:
See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

To write compositions on the given current and fictional topics to improve the writing skills.
To write formal and informal letters based on social issues and personal experience.
To read aloud and to check appropriate pronunciation and to correct grammatical mistakes.

LINKS:

https://cisce.org/publications.aspx

HUMANITIES

Humanities comprise the study of History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science and Legal Studies following the ICSE and ISC curriculum.

Class V to VIII:

the topics concerned include a blend of History, Civics and The students are introduced to their past through their heritage, changes around them, national and cultural events on the basis of evidence and varied sources.
to acquire knowledge of society and help them become responsible citizens to make their own decisions in life.
to understand about the earth as the habitat of humans and other forms of life.
to became familiar with one’s region and realize the interdependence of various regions (local and global).

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Practice maps and diagrams, reading and writing are the main areas for homework in History, Civics and Geography.

Years IX and X:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian Certificate for Secondary Education.

HISTORY AND CIVICS

AIMS:

To provide an understanding of the working of the Indian government necessary for the students to grow into responsible, enlightened citizens in a secular democracy
To enrich the understanding of those aspects of Indian historical development which are crucial to the understanding of contemporary
To develop a world historical perspective of the contributions made by various cultures to the total heritage of mankind

GEOGRAPHY

AIMS:

To understand the use of natural resources and development of regions
To explain the cause – effect relationship of natural phenomena
To understand and encourage human efforts made to conserve and protect the natural environment
To acquire knowledge of and appreciate the interdependence of nations and different regions of the world
To acquire practical skills related to the meaning and use of maps and their importance in the study of Geography

LINKS:

https://cisce.org/publications.aspx

http//www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects

Years XI and XII:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian School Certificate.

PSYCHOLOGY

AIMS:

To develop an understanding of human behaviour : the nature of individuals and of members of social groups
To develop an understanding of the methods of research and study employed in Psychology
To develop an appreciation of the practical value of Psychology and its applications in daily life

SOCIOLOGY

AIMS:

To develop in students an understanding of various forces that constitute social life and social problems
To create an awareness of the process of change and development in general and with reference to the Indian society in particular
To provide students with the means whereby they can come to a better understanding of other cultures as well as of their own

POLITICAL SCIENCE

AIMS:

It provides the analytical knowledge to understand comparative politics worldwide
To create awareness of rights and duties and also sensitise students towards social concerns
To facilitate acquisition of knowledge and understanding of the practice of governance

LEGAL STUDIES

AIMS:

To provide a brief background of the evolution of the present Indian Legal system.
To develop an understanding of certain important legal terms and concepts which will help students and equip them in dealing with day to day challenges.
To develop skills of communication, interpretation, reasoning and analysis.

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Assignments and preparation for presentations.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION:

Field trips are organised which provides the students real world, hands on experience and they make connections between their classroom learning and the outside world.
For assignments and presentations students research and collect data and also undertake case studies for practical experience.

USEFUL LINKS:

https://cisce.org/publications.aspx

MATHEMATICS

KEY SKILLS:

Access and solve complex problems
Accurately organize, analyze and interpret data
Ability to make critical observations
Know and demonstrate understanding of four branches of mathematics (number algebra, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability)

Years V to VIII:

AIMS:

To enable candidates to acquire knowledge and to develop an understanding of the terms, concepts, symbols, definitions, principles, processes and formulae of Mathematics at the Senior Secondary stage.
To develop the ability to apply the knowledge and understanding of Mathematics to unfamiliar situations or to new problems.
To develop skills of –
- Computation
- reading tables, charts, graphs,
To develop an appreciation of the role of Mathematics in day-to-day life.
To develop an interest in Mathematics.
To develop a scientific attitude through the study of Mathematics.

THE TOPICS COVERED ARE:

Numbers, Number Operations, Fractions and Decimals, Factors and Multiples, Geometry, Measurement. Introduction to Percentage, Introduction to Negative Numbers: Data Handling, Patterns, Number System, Ratio and Proportion, Algebra, Mensuration, Arithmetic Problems.

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Practice of problems from the topics like Numbers, Factors and Multiples, Algebra, Mensuration Fractions etc.

Years IX and X:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian Certificate for Secondary Education.

AIMS:

To acquire knowledge and understanding of the terms, symbols, concepts, principles, processes, proofs, of mathematics.
To develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and their application to further studies in mathematics and science.
To develop skills to apply mathematical knowledge to solve real life problems.
To develop the necessary skills to work with modern technological devices such as calculators and computers in real life situations.
To develop drawing skills, skills of reading tables, charts and graphs.
To develop an interest in mathematics.

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Practice of problems from the topics like Trigonometry, Commercial Math, Mensuration, Arithmetic problems, Statistics etc.

PISA

Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA) measures students’ ability to use their reading, mathematics and science knowledge to meet real-life challenges. Our students are well trained with the fundamental concepts of mathematical literacy, relating to logical reasoning and problem-solving. Real-world examples are taken to implement the formulae and concepts.

STEM PROGRAMME

School prepares students in four specific disciplines under STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.

Our school has partnered with AFS to host the BP Global STEM Academies, four-week programs in Brazil, Egypt, India, and the USA focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and global competence education.

Year XI and XII:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian School Certificate.

AIMS:

To enable candidates to acquire knowledge and to develop an understanding of the terms, concepts, symbols, definitions, principles, processes and formulae of Mathematics at the Senior Secondary stage.
To develop the ability to apply the knowledge and understanding of Mathematics to unfamiliar situations or to new problems.
To develop an interest in Mathematics.
To enhance ability of analytical and rational thinking in young minds.
To develop skills of – (a) (b) Logical thinking. (c) Handling abstractions. (d) Generalizing patterns. (e) Solving problems using multiple methods. (f) Reading tables, charts, graphs, etc.
To develop an appreciation of the role of Mathematics in day-to-day life.
To develop a scientific attitude through the study of mathematics.

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Practice of problems from the topics like Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry etc.

USEFUL LINKS:

https://cisce.org/publications.aspx

SCIENCE

The science curriculum at The British Co-Ed High School provides the best possible science education for all students following the ICSE curriculum.

KEY SKILLS:

Deduction and induction based on the analysis.
The ability to connect various aspects of science.
Self-study and the ability to carry out independent experiments and investigations.
Apply knowledge to everyday life.

YEARS V – VIII:

The topics covered are a mixture of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. More emphasis is given to observation, especially of the natural world and various activities through which students develop a conceptual understanding of the subject. Emphasis is also on learning their hands on activities. Topics covered are Food, Matter, The world of the living, Force, Work, Energy and Simple Machines, Human body: Circulatory and Skeletal System.

The Curriculum consists of definitive experiments and projects along with theory in three basic science subjects

– Physics, Chemistry and Biology, keeping in mind the ICSE curriculum.

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOME WORK:

Research based activities, individual/group projects and practice questions to check the understanding and consolidate learning.

YEARS IX to XII:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian Certificate for Secondary Education.

PHYSICS

AIMS:

To enable candidates to acquire knowledge and to develop an understanding of the terms, facts, concepts, definitions, and fundamental laws, principles and processes in the field of Physics.
To develop the ability to apply the knowledge and understanding of physics to unfamiliar situations.
To develop a scientific attitude through the study of physical sciences.
To develop skills in the practical aspects of handling apparatus, recording observations and Drawing diagrams, graphs, etc.
To develop an appreciation of the contribution of physics towards scientific and technological developments and towards human happiness.
To develop an interest in the world of physical sciences.

CHEMISTRY

AIMS:

To foster acquisition of knowledge and understanding of terms, concepts, facts, processes, techniques and principles relating to the subject of Chemistry.
To develop the ability to apply the knowledge of the contents and principles of Chemistry in new or unfamiliar situations.
To develop skills in proper handling of apparatus and chemicals.
To develop an ability to appreciate achievements in the field of Chemistry and its role in nature and society.
To develop an interest in activities involving usage of the knowledge of Chemistry.
To develop a scientific attitude through the study of Physical Science.
To acquaint students with the emerging frontiers and interdisciplinary aspects of the Subject.
To develop skills relevant to the discipline.
To apprise students with interface of Chemistry with other discipline of Science, such as, Physics , Biology, Geology, Engineering.

BIOLOGY

AIMS:

To enable candidates to acquire the knowledge and to develop an understanding of biological terms, concepts, facts, principles, formulae etc.
To develop the ability to apply the knowledge of biology in unfamiliar situations.
To develop experimental skills required in biology practical work.
To create awareness about the problems of the environment and the manner in which these problems can be overcome.
To develop the ability to appreciate biological phenomena in nature and the contribution of biology to human welfare.
To develop interest in plants and animals and in their respective environments.
To develop scientific attitude towards biological phenomena.
To create awareness of the fundamentals of human biology, food, health, nutrition and population control.

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook

HOME WORK:

Preparation of research based reports with observation, deduction and conclusion.

STEM PROGRAMME:

School prepares students in four specific disciplines under STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.

SUSTAINABILITY:

Our school contributes towards sustainable development with the adoption of values that promote responsible attitude and behaviour amongst the students. With a strong focus on ‘learning by doing’, we sensitize students towards the environment.

For details visit our Green School Page:

https://test.britishcoedschool.com/bcsadmn/school-life/#green-school-row

USEFUL LINKS:

http://www.cisce.org/icse_X_Syllabus_2022.aspx

https://cisce.org/publications.aspx

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects

http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ICT is technology that supports activities involving information. Such activities include gathering, processing, storing and presenting data.

The curriculum includes the development of information from data, use of new technologies, creating and handling web pages and presenting data in various forms. Students are given various projects to develop their knowledge, skills and imagination in the fields of data handling, storage, retrieval and manipulation. Information Technology is taught in well-equipped and networked computer labs.

KEY SKILLS:

To enhance the functionality of computer tools.

To improve logical skills.
Presentation of ideas in an effective way.
Web page designing.

Years V to VIII:

TOPICS COVERED:

Types of Computer languages, File Management – Organisation of Data, Internet and MS Word along with tools and applications. Students are encouraged to improve their typing skills in addition to the formatting of text, HTML, DBMS, Computer hardware and Number System, Operating System, Graphic User Interface – Role and Functions, Networking and Programming concepts.

ASSESSMENT:

Students are given practical projects throughout the year.

COMMERCE

ACCOUNTANCY

At the British Co-Ed High School, the study of Accountancy is not just based on theory but prepares young minds for a challenging journey into the world of business.

Years XI and XII:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian School Certificate.

AIMS:

To provide an understanding of the principles of accounts and practice in recording transactions and interpreting individual as well as company accounts.
To develop an understanding of accounting concepts and their application to further studies in accountancy.
To develop an understanding of the form and classification of financial statements as a means of communicating financial information.
To provide a study of the more important aspects of the commercial world.

SKILLS DEVELOPED:

to create a business mind set
Strong communication skills
to develop analytical and critical
Decision making
Interpretation and use of financial data

Accounting concepts, Journal, Ledger, Trial Balance, Final accounts, Partnership accounts, Company accounts.

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Practice of Journal, Ledger, Trial Balance, Final accounts, Partnership accounts, and Company accounts.

REAL LIFE APPLICATIONS:

Accountancy in our school is not just a theoretical approach, but it involves the incorporation of realistic elements into our classes, by using case studies, taking students to on-site visits, and involving students in simulations, so that the students are better prepared to begin their careers. Students are given better and complete understanding of the subject and the problems they might face when working in their chosen fields through various school projects such as Annual Fete and School Enterprise Challenge- “The Tiffin Box” wherein the students proactively run these events and raise huge funds for charity every year.

COMMERCE

Years XI and XII:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian School Certificate.

AIMS:

To develop an interest in the theory and practice of business, trade and industry.
To provide knowledge of the activities of commerce in the marketing of goods and services.
To introduce the students to a subject which gives them an insight to the business, trade and other related areas.
To make the students aware of the technical terms used in the subject.
To encourage students to study the subject with the aim of making it their profession.
To encourage students to discuss the latest financial policies.

SKILLS DEVELOPED:

To create a business mind set
Strong communication skills
To develop analytical and critical thinking
Decision making
Interpretation and use of financial data

EXTRA-CURRICULAR/ENRICHMENT:

Educational trip to an industry to study its production process.
Power point presentations on the working of production, trading and non-trading concerns.
Handling the working of the tuck shop in the school.
Internal and external Management and communication.
Marketing and advertising.

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Question/ answers related to different forms of business like sole trader, partnership, joint stock company etc.
Research on different ways of raising business finance like shares, debentures, retained earnings, short term and long term loans. Management process including organizing, planning, coordinating, staffing and controlling.

REAL LIFE APPLICATIONS:

The study of this subject helps a student to observe and analyse the behaviour and tactics of different firms. It brings the students abreast with the corporate culture and prepares them for their professional life.

In School, Commerce is taught through various projects and assignments on real life business situations. Field trips to various industries and banks are organized. Dealing in e-commerce and use of debit and credit cards is discussed.

LINKS:

http://www.businessballs.com

http://www.bized.co.suk

http://www.nios.ac.in

ECONOMICS

Economics deals with the study of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Thus, various economic issues influence our daily lives such as demand, supply, cost, revenue, tax, inflation, interest rates, wealth, inequality, emerging markets etc.

Year XI and XII:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian School Certificate.

AIMS:

To introduce students to a subject which gives them an insight to the working of the economies of the world.
To make the students aware of the terminology describing different aspects of development.
To encourage students to read the newspaper and financial publications in order to better understand the economic changes taking place globally.
To hold general discussions on national and international financial policies.

SKILLS DEVELOPED:

to learn to interpret economic policies and their future impact.
to develop statistical skills
to be able to apply economic principles to problems in business, finance etc
to be able to understand economic fluctuations.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR/ENRICHMENT:

Educational trips to banks.
Practical experience of collecting data by census and sample method.
Weekly group discussions on latest government policies.

TOPICS COVERED:

Indian economy
Statistics
Micro economics
Macro economics, market mechanism, cost and production, fiscal policy, national income, balance of payments.

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Practice of statistics topics like measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation etc.
Research on problems faced by the Indian economy like poverty, unemployment, rural development etc.
Application of concepts like demand, supply, market mechanism, production, cost etc.
Measurement of National income, study of Fiscal policy, Balance of payment, Banks and money.

REAL LIFE APPLICATIONS:

Students learn to apply their Economic studies to various activities for the School Enterprise- The Tiffin Box-in addition to handling the running of the Annual Fete and holding the Community Lunches. In such activities, the supply of goods are decided on the basis of anticipated demand. Furthermore, cost and revenue concepts are clearly explained.

LINKS:

www bized.co.uk

www bookboon.com

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Years V – VIII:

AIMS:

To develop motor skills, acquire necessary knowledge through physical activities and cultivate positive values and attitudes for the development of an active and healthy lifestyle.
To acquire good health, physical fitness and bodily coordination through participating regularly in physical activity.
To promote desirable moral behaviors’, cooperation in communal life, ability to make decisions, and the appreciation of aesthetic movement.
To have basic competence and confidence to face different challenges.
The PE curriculum framework is structured to ensure that students can enjoy an open, flexible and balanced programme featuring a variety of movement experiences. The six strands in the framework are inextricably Through participating in various activities, students can acquire knowledge and skills, develop generic skills, as well as desirable values and attitudes, and ultimately achieve the overall aims of PE.

Years IX – XII:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian Certificate for Secondary Education.

AIMS:

To create an awareness of the necessity for vigor and efficiency through physical fitness.
To develop knowledge and understanding of the requirements for healthy living, nutrition, exercise and relaxation.
To create awareness of the necessity to develop good posture and physical poise.
To develop knowledge and understanding of skills relating to leisure time activities and of a recreational nature.
To create opportunities to develop esprit de corps, courtesy, sportsmanship, social skills, democratic conduct and ideals.
To develop appreciation of the aesthetic and cultural aspects of movement.

PHYSICAL TRAINING:

Students are trained to demonstrate competency in many different sports like Athletics, Football, Hockey, KhoKho, Cricket, Basketball, Badminton, Table tennis, Boxing Besides training, they are educated about the body parts and muscle development in playing each sport along with game knowledge.
Inter-House sports competitions in both team, as well as individual games, are organized at our school regularly.
Students have a regular sports class in addition to the sports fixtures which include Inter-School, Zonal, District, State and National fixtures.

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Preparation of terminologies used in different games and Body Systems.

ART AND CRAFT

AIMS:

To encourage students to develop and express their thoughts and imagination creatively by means of various mediums. To be able to use all kind of mediums effectively.

Years V – VIII:

Students will learn the skills of:

Different art forms (Warli Art, Mandala Art),use of oil pastels, sketch pens etc,
Craft work, Pencil shading with proper light and shade, basic drawing, use of oil pastels.
Composition, Still Life, use of different types of colours, paper collage etc.
Design and pattern making with different techniques, rendering and use of water and opaque colours.

Years IX – XII:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian Certificate for Secondary Education.

Nature study, still life, use of colours such as oil, water and acrylic, tie and dye techniques, block printing, canvas painting, creative collage and gold leaf painting.

WHAT SKILLS DO STUDENTS DEVELOP?

Many types of art forms by using new techniques such as the use of different kinds of brush work, palette and tool.
Ability to take on new ideas and express them on paper. Use of colour, tone, shape and form etc. Enhancement of creativity by stimulating.

HOME SCIENCE

Home Science creates an awareness about all aspects of home and family management. It develops the scientific principles applicable for the best management of a home. It develops knowledge and understanding of the art of preparing balanced and nutritious meals. Home Science also deals with child and human psychology.

Years IX and X:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian Certificate for Secondary Education.

AIMS:

To gain an understanding about food and nutrition. The Science of food, clinical and community nutrition.
To create awareness of the home resource management. Managing available resources.
To facilitate physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of students.
To develop an understanding of the physical, social and psychological factors of human development
To create awareness about textile and clothing. Identification of different fabrics.
To create awareness about family, needs of family.
To develop skills of planning as well as practical skills in order to perform effectively.
Concept and Scope of Home Science
- Food and Health
- Growth and Development of Child from Birth to Five Years
- The Home and its Maintenance
- Textiles Science and Fabric Construction
- Communication and Extension

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Assignments based on data collection and analysis of the topics discussed in class.

MASS MEDIA & COMMUNICATION

Mass Media & Communication aims at grooming the natural talent of students and exposing them to the ever-changing skills needed in the media industry. The course is designed to provide fundamental information on print articles, understanding of the pipeline multiple products of the media & Entertainment industry (TV show/segment, ad –film, etc.), the creative process, aesthetics, framing, composition, writing, ideation and finally technology usage in the media & entertainment industry.

Years IX and X:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian Certificate for Secondary Education.

AIMS:

To develop an understanding about the evolution of Mass Media and communication.
To introduce the concepts, processes, terms and trends related to the field of Mass Media and Communication.
To provide exposure to various and diverse forms of Mass Media and communication.
To create awareness about the ethical practices to be followed while using Social Media.
To enhance the development of skills related to the use of various types of Media.

TOPICS COVERED ARE:

Communication
Mass Media
Print Media
Radio as a Medium
Introduction to Advertising
Internet
Communication
Print Media and Design
Photography
Television
Integrated Marketing Communication-IMC

LINKS:

http://www.cisce.org/icse_X_Syllabus_2021.aspx

Years XI and XII:

The syllabus is set by the Council for the Indian School Certificate.

AIMS:

To bring about a comprehensive understanding of the different types of Mass Media and their convergence.
To provide an introduction to the various media regulatory bodies and their objectives.
To enable the comprehension of technical and creative concepts associated with the various Media production processes.
To create an awareness of the role of Media in bringing about social change.
To develop an understanding of the Evolution of the various forms of Media and Communication

TOPICS COVERED ARE:

Communication
Basics of Journalism
Radio Programs
Programs for Television
Public Relations
New Media
Journalism
Radio
Cinema
Social Media
Media Regulatory Bodies
Media Convergence

ASSESSMENT:

See Handbook.

HOMEWORK:

Current affairs, learning of basic journalism, jargons and writing techniques, online reading of the current issues.

LINK:

https://cisce.org/publicationdetail.aspx?id=4

FACILITIES

LIBRARY

“The library is the heart of the school while the students and staff are the soul.”
The Library (total no. of books: 9433 (approx..) ) has titles and authors ranging from Ladybird Favourite Tales, Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman to childrens classical tales and writers. There is also a young teens section as well as the latest fiction, biography and classics for older readers.
Cataloguing is according to the Dewey Decimal system but the display of books has been simplified to make them more appealing and accessible to students. A wide range of periodicals from newspapers to current events magazines, Down to Earth, Time, Competition Success, Readers Digest, National Geographic, FP, The Economist Inter alia are available.
The reference section covers all topics.

SCIENCE LABS

The school has well equipped laboratories with the latest equipment for Physics, Chemistry and Biology and is well supported by a team of experts. We aim at delivering a curriculum that is enriched with many core aspects of the subject that are relevant to life and society. Teaching is delivered through a scientific and practical approach that seeks to inspire the learners’ mind.

COMPUTER LABS

The school offers fully equipped computer labs with the latest software as well as hardware to help young inquisitive minds explore the world of computing and coding, ensuring that they have a good understanding of the technology involved.

Students are encouraged to think logically to solve problems as well as develop hands on experience.

IN-CLASS TECHNOLOGY

Using technology to enhance learning all the classrooms on the campus are e-enabled with digital tools like interactive boards, laptops, WiFi, sound system.
All the online resources are available in the Google Classrooms created by the Form teachers of each class. The online resources can only be accessed using email ids created by school.

MUSIC AND DANCE STUDIO

The Music/ Dance curriculum at our school is an interesting and diverse one. Not only for the various Competition levels involved but also for the sake of pure fun and learning. The school also offers students the chance to learn different genres of dance and music especially for the Inter –House Nights under the guidance of professionals.

ROBOTICS LAB

Robotics is the branch of technology that deals with design, construction, operation, structural disposition, manufacture and application of robots. In turn this leads to Artificial Intelligence application.

Our school has introduced Robotics in the curriculum as a part of Information Technology. It will help to stimulate interest amongst the students and will give an active platform to display and develop their practical machine building skills and knowledge, strengthening the STEM skills and offering challenges to create solutions to simple and student-friendly problems.

EXTENSIVE GROUNDS

The lush green grounds of the school are “the place to be” for the students to release their exuberant energy levels and nurture their bonds of friendship.
The students actively participate in various sports activities in these grounds; training diligently for the various Inter and Intra level and National competitions under the able guidance of our Sports faculty.

COUNSELLING

Career Guidance Developmental Programmes are made available to all the students from class IX onwards, assisting them in making informed educational and occupational choices. The school in collaboration with Univariety councils guides the students in selecting various options in their educational career. The programme includes group sessions as well as Skype sessions. The counselling makes the students aware about the job opportunities in the area they want to choose for themselves.