ANNUAL REPORT 2021-22
Akshara School of Excellence aims to be the centre of excellence in education using technology, where the seeds of the all-round development of the children are sown at an early age. Being the Principal of this school, I take immense pleasure and pride to present to you a report of our activities and achievement for the academic year 2021-22
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY:
Akshara School of Excellence was established in 2020, an initiative of Akshara Education Trust(R). The school is committed to provide a positive, challenging and empathetic learning environment, with amazing curriculum choices, for all students. Our goal is to provide learning activities which require high levels of critical thinking and reasoning, accompanied by application of learning to real world situations. Throughout the school life we want our children to enjoy wide range of experiences which bring the curriculum to life and make learning fun.
The ethos of the school reflects the rich legacy of our culture and helps nurture global citizens, to be leaders in an increasingly changing world.
AIMS OF THE SCHOOL:
Our aim is pursuit of excellence for all through determination, dedication and discipline. We strive for the development of individual potential in a stimulating and inspiring school environment.
Akshara School of Excellence aims to create a welcoming and exciting learning environment. We at Akshara:
MISSION STATEMENT
Every individual matters, every individual has a role to play, and every individual makes a difference. Man has learned to swim like a fish, fly like a bird but man has not learnt to live like a human being. Today we live in a global village and it is not enough to be connected just through internet and mobile phones but also emotionally we have to understand the people around us and respect their feelings. This is the essence of living in a society.
In Akshara School of Excellence we will make an effort transforming bright minds into dynamic professionals with humanitarian values. The prime focus will be on moulding, shaping and grooming the future of an individual.
VISION
To mould the children to be an asset to the society by educating them to be independent thinkers with right values, right thoughts, right actions and stand on par with the world with humanitarian values.
SCHOOL MANAGING COMMITTEE: -
Meetings of SMC members are held on a regular basis and new members are nominated for every academic year. Meetings have been arranged periodically where the members of SMC are closely involved in most of the academic and co-curricular activities. We thank and congratulate them for their support and cooperation throughout the year.
STAFF :
The most valuable resource that any school can have is its staff. The school collectively has an enthusiastic and dedicated team of 15 teachers in the school. We also have Non-teaching and support staff who coordinate with each other to enable the school to function smoothly.
ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION:-
It is a part of the day to day lessons being taught and the aspect is stressed at regular intervals in the online and offline Assemblies.
PARENTS’ AND TEACHERS MEETING:
PTA is held on a regular basis. The Parents and teachers of our school are closely involved in most of the academic activities. We thank and congratulate them for their support and cooperation through the years.
PTA meeting was very successfully conducted by the Principal and suggestions from the parents were taken.
EXAMINATIONS:
Periodical assessments and Summative Assessment evaluations are conducted for the students and their progress are informed to the parents frequently. Formative Assessment activities are done by the students and teachers evaluate these as the Internal assessment.
REMEDIAL TEACHING:
Remedial classes for the academically backward students are held after the regular class hours to bring them up at par with the rest of the class.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND CELEBRATIONS:
Akshara School of Excellence not only focuses upon the intellectual development of their students, but also takes care of their emotional, physico-cultural and behavioural development in their early ages of development by inculcating sound moral values, responsibility, self-reliance and social awareness. We are doing it through different co-curricular activities and school celebrations.
These are an essential part of the life of an educational institution as they strengthen the classroom learning as well as develop the personality of the child and harness the in-depth potential of students. The activities are conducted throughout the year for all classes. Participation by the students and teachers in these events was very commendable.
Some of these events are: Fancy Dress Competition, Drawing and coloring competition, Essay writing, Singing competition, Rangoli competition, Pick and Speak Competition, Singing Competition of Rhymes, Painting Competition, Dance Talent Competition, cooking without fire.
NO BAG DAY (EVERY SATURDAY):
Every Saturday prescribed activities will be conducted instead of routine academic activities. This day is to encourage students to take part in extracurricular activities to enhance their knowledge. As per the new education policy, no bag day will be encouraged throughout the year for various types of enrichment activities involving arts, quizzes, sports, art & craft etc.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:
Competitions and academic activities that go beyond the text books and the classrooms encourage and foster a healthy and competitive spirit and effective communication skills in the students. The activities are conducted at classroom level and school level. Some of these events are handwriting, essay, speech and slogan writing. Competitions are also held for Poetry Recitation, Story Writing and Narration, Debate, English, Kannada and Hindi Elocution. Prizes will be distributed in the month of December 2021.
Value based education is given for Self-development and Personality development. This is done with the aim to inculcate in students values like honesty, gratitude, forgiveness, kindness etc.
TRAINING, SEMINARS, ORIENTATION :
Each academic year teachers training, seminars and orientation programs are conducted for teachers with a dual focus to improve and efficiently implement innovative ideas in teaching practices.
“A real teacher is one that he or she must always be a learner”
In an effort to better themselves, a considerable number of teachers have acquired degrees in B.Ed , D.Ed ,TET as well as other professional degrees in their pursuit of knowledge.
GAMES & SPORTS ACTIVITIES
When students are physically fit they will achieve more academically. Games and sports develop a sense of friendliness among the children and also build their team spirit. It helps children to develop mentally and physically. The school provides ample opportunities for the students to perform regular exercise, yoga and to play.Many students participated in various events like basketball tournament, chess tournament, cricket tournament, football tournament, kho-kho, volleyball, table tennis tournaments and have won laurels to the school.
SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES:
School Assemblies provide ample opportunities for all our students to come forth with self-courage and express their abilities of public speaking, reading, thought sharing etc.
CELEBRATIONS:
“Life is a celebration. We just need to celebrate it”.
To foster national integration, international understanding, religious and cultural awareness and tolerance, various national, religious and cultural festivals and occasions were celebrated with due grandeur.
National / State Festivals:
The 75th Independence Day was grandly celebrated in our campus on 15th August 2021. Our Chairman hoisted our tricolor flag. The Members of the Management, Principal, staff and students were also present.
Karnataka Rajyotsava was grandly celebrated in our campus on 1st November 2021 with cultural activities which showcased the beauty and culture of Karnataka.
The Republic Day was celebrated in our campus on 26.01. 2022. Our Principal hoisted the tricolor flag, the students, staff and non-teaching staff were also present during this occasion.
Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated on 02.10.2021 by performing Sarva Dharma Prarthana and SUPW by the students.
Religious Festivals :
All religious festivals like Diwali, Ganeshotsav, KrishnaJanmashtami , Onam, ,Ramadan and Christmas etc. are celebrated with due respect to the religious sentiments of our students.
Onam was celebrated by beautifying the campus with pookalam and lighting deepa .
Ayudha Puja was celebrated with due formalities and rituals in our campus on 14.10.2021.
Diwali was celebrated on our campus by performing puja to Goddess Lakshmi and lighting t he diyas on 03.11.2021.
Christmas was celebrated on our campus by decorating the Christmas tree and all the grade students sang Christmas songs with joy.
Other Celebrations:
The school gives due recognition to significant global events and celebrates these days. Some of these events are, Hindi Divas, Yoga Day, Teacher’s Day, children’s Day etc.
Teacher’s day was celebrated in our school on 06.10.2021. Students organized games for teachers and performed programs like playing flute and dance.
Children’s Day was celebrated on 15.11.2021. Teachers organized programs for entertaining students.
ONLINE STUDY DURING COVID-19
The nationwide lock down following COVID-19 pandemic has led to Online Education which in result has dramatically changed the distinctive rise of E-learning whereby teaching is taken remotely and on digital platforms.
Our teachers were regularly in contact with students and parents and managed online classes regularly. Participation of students through Google classroom and ZOOM was significantly monitored to ensure uninterrupted learning during the challenging COVID time. Integrated Learning was remarkably conducted by our teachers and continues to be a regular practice during regular classrooms.
CONCLUSION
As we have passed through an unprecedented crisis situation in the year 2020 we have confidently overcome all difficulties. Will and ethics pave the way for the betterment of education and society. We have started online classes from June 2021 and regular classes since September 2021 using innovative tools to facilitate learning for the students. Before I conclude, let me assure you that along with academics, events keep students engaged and various co-curricular and life skill activities enhance applied education. Remedial teaching, extra classes, revision, class test assignment, project work and end of term exams have kept students involved in academics throughout the year. I render my heartfelt gratitude to the management for their endless support, teaching and non-teaching staff for the hard work rendered. And last but not the least, I extend my acknowledgement & indebtedness towards the support shown by our parents.
Best Regards,
Roopa Ashok Shetty
Principal
Akshara School of Excellence