ORIENTATION

PRESENTATION
Jr. KG
SESSION 2023-24
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 WELCOME TO
SESSION 2023-24

Shanti Vihar, Bicholi Hapsi, Near Pragati Vihar, Indore- 452022

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Phone no: 8349990308, 8224990333,
Email: [email protected]
 OBJECTIVES
Our objectives coincide with that of the National Education Policy, i.e., to
ensure:
● a sound foundation for our children
● to enable children to become effective communicators
● to enable children to think critically
● to enable children to be creative
● to enable children to collaborate and
● to connect them with their immediate environment

We try to achieve this through multiple teaching strategies,

supportive interactions, play and activities.

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 PEDAGOGY
The educational programme of the school offers age-appropriate
academics, co-curricular activities, art education and exposure to various
skills including life skills and soft skills.

Our curriculum aims to integrate various domains of development by

encouraging the students to enquire, explore, discover and establish
attitudes related to learning, which eventually will stay with them for life.

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 COMMUNICATION
● We communicate through Google Classroom, child’s school email id and WhatsApp
broadcast channels. Checking your ward’s Google Classroom, inbox of your child’s
email id and Whats App regularly will help you stay updated. At times when messages
are not read by a parent and the child does not come with required material for the
activity, the child is not able to perform. Therefore we request you to check the
communication streams daily.
● You need to save school contact numbers in your phone to receive broadcast messages
(8349990308, 8224990333). Kindly do not send SMS or WhatsApp messages on these
numbers.
● You can email us regarding your concerns, if any, at [email protected]
● Kindly compose a new email each time. At times, it is difficult to locate an email if they
are in a thread.
● You can contact us on our mobile numbers- 8349990308, 8224990333 between 9am
and 1pm on weekdays.
● PLEASE AVOID MAKING PHONE CALLS UNLESS THERE IS
AN EMERGENCY.

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COMPANION

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 COMPANION
● Companion is the school diary provided to each child.
● It is to be carried to school every day.
● You are requested to go through the important instructions
mentioned in the Companion (page 1 to 14 )
● The first three pages of the Companion are the Personal cards and
Undertaking. You are requested to fill the pages and paste recent
photos in the given boxes.
● The fourth page of the Companion is the Escort card. Kindly fill it
completely alongwith pictures of persons whom you will authorise to
pick your ward from bus stop.
● Kindly ensure that the Companion is not mishandled or spoiled by
scribbling in it or in any other manner.

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CONSENT FORM
Children are taken to various field trips during the session.

A common ‘Consent form’ for all these trips is attached to the

Companion.

It has to be signed and sent on the very first day.

If the consent form is not signed, your ward will not be taken to the field
trips.

He / she will remain in school under the supervision of a teacher.

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ESCORT CARD

● An escort card was filled

by you when your child
began classes for
Nursery. The same
escort card will get
forwarded for session
2023-24 in Jr. KG.

● Kindly update the escort

card (if required) for session
2023-24.

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ESCORT CARD
● One escort card was filled by you when your child began classes for
Nursery. The same escort card will get forwarded for session 2023-24 in
Jr. KG. Kindly inform us if any changes are to be made.
● The third page of the companion is also an escort card which will be used
by the helpers on the bus to verify the person who comes to pick your child
at the bus stop. You are required to fill in the details and attach recent
photos (preferably clicked post February 2023)
● In case the photo of the person at the bus stop is missing or does not match
the one in the escort card, your child will not be handed over, instead he/
she will be brought back to school. You will have to come and pick your
child from school. Kindly avoid such situations, as when the child is
retained on the bus or brought back to school, he/she starts crying and the
bus gets delayed. Parents at the further bus stops start worrying.

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BUS SERVICE
● Kindly reach 5 minutes early at the
designated bus stop.
● Please avoid delaying the buses
or requesting for change in the
bus stop.
● Please understand that it is
practically not possible to pick up
children from their doorstep.
● In case you need to pick up your
child personally, the school
must be informed through a phone
call before 11:00 am that day.

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BUS SERVICE
● Shishukunj is the first owner of all buses. Not a single bus is
purchased second hand.
● No bus is older than 15 years.
● Assembly and prayer session of all drivers and conductors is held
EVERYDAY, whereby they are counseled and reminded of the
seriousness of their duty.
● Drivers are regularly reminded to keep the speed of the vehicle
within limits.

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BUS SERVICE
● All buses are regularly checked. Speed governors and fitness clearance
of the buses are in place as per government rules.

● Attitude and habits of the entire transport staff is monitored/

scrutinised.

● Dispersals are personally monitored by higher authorities.

● Two IP cameras and GPS are installed in each bus.

● We do not remould our tyres. Only new tyres are bought for
replacement of worn out tyres.

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CLASSROOM
● Jr.KG classes are named after flowers.
● The strength of a class is 30 children.
● There are two teachers and a helper didi in each class.
● Dedicated teachers are present in various activity areas.
● The school timing for your ward for the months of April-June is 9 am
to 12 noon.
● Your ward may not have his previous classmates in the new session of
Jr. KG. This might upset him/her initially but soon they will make
friends. Kindly counsel them about the same.

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IDENTITY CARD
● You must have received an identity card along with the school
Companion in the school bag.

● This identity card needs to be worn every day to school.

● We will not take the child on bus if he or she is not wearing the
identity card. Therefore, we request you to comply with the rule.

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SCHOOL BAG

● A school bag was provided

to your ward from school in
Nursery. The same school
bag is to be used in Jr. KG.

● Books and stationery are to be

sent in this school bag.

● It is mandatory to use the

school bag provided to your
child. Please refrain from using
other kind of bags available in
the market.

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FOOD AND NUTRITION
● A balanced meal comprising of dal, rice, vegetable, salad and chapati
is served for lunch. One seasonal fruit is served daily.

● Once a week fancy food is served to Shishyans, eg. Pav Bhaji, Chole
Puri, Idli Sambhar, etc

● Atta mathri is provided to all students on arrival.

● Children develop the habit of eating properly and independently in

due course of time. You will be informed in case your child has not
eaten lunch or has had any food-related incident.
● Lunch time for Jr. KG is 11:20 am for the months of April- June.

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FOOD AND NUTRITION
● If due to medical reasons or allergies, your child is not allowed to
consume a particular food item, please inform us through email.
Also specify how long your ward needs to refrain from eating the
specified food item.
● There is a long gap between the previous night's meal and lunch.
Thus, a substantial breakfast is necessary for the child. Some
children only drink a glass of milk for breakfast which is
insufficient and due to motion sickness, throw up during the bus
ride. Therefore, we request you to help your child take a substantial
breakfast.
● Please avoid sending any kinds of eatables or toys with your child on
the bus or to school. Dry fruits are a choking hazard for your child
on a moving bus. Moreover, they may pose a risk to other children
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WATER BOTTLE

● Please send a small water bottle with

your ward which can fit in the side
pocket of the bag.

● Kindly label the water bottle.

● Avoid changing water bottles

frequently. Clean and safe drinking
water is available for refilling the
bottles.

● Children are reminded to drink

water before boarding the bus.

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WASHROOM AND EXTRA CLOTHES
● We send children to the washroom at regular intervals as well as
before boarding the bus.

● Didis are present in the washroom to assist children.

● You had sent an extra pair of clothes for your ward in Nursery. The
same clothes will be put to use for the month of April 2023. These
clothes will be returned to you before the summer break as children
would have outgrown them.

● Kindly send another set, duly labelled, with your ward on the first
day of reopening in June.

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FOLDER
● As mentioned in the books and
stationery list, you need to purchase
a folder (A4 size) along with the
stationery. Kindly label and send this
folder on the first day of school.

● This folder is used to carry any extra

sheets or material provided by the
school.

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UNIFORM AND UPKEEP
● Shishyans may continue wearing their Nursery school uniform for
the March-April session. If your child has outgrown school shoes,
they may wear any other comfortable shoes for the March-April
session.
● From June 2023, your child is required to wear the school uniform
and school shoes.

● The girls’ hairdo should be neat. Long hair should be plaited

neatly. Only black hair bands and clips to be used.

● Boys’ hairdo should be neat and their hair must be trimmed

regularly. Stylish and fancy hair styles are not allowed.

● Avoid fancy accessories.

● Nails to be clean and trimmed.

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 UNIFORM

Regular uniform Winter uniform

Socks and shoes

School sweater

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UNIFORM (SUMMER)
BOYS
● SHIRT- Lemon Yellow with Chinese Collar
● SHORTS- Royal Blue(Pick and Pick Fabric)
● TRACK SUIT- White / Navy Blue T. Shirt and Navy Blue and
White shorts
● SOCKS- White with Royal Blue and Yellow lines
● SHOES- Select, Article SR-28 Blue and White

GIRLS
● FROCK- Royal Blue, ‘A’ Line, Knee Length Frock with pocket on
right hand side
● TRACK SUIT- White / Navy Blue T. Shirt and Navy Blue and
White shorts
● SOCKS- White with Royal Blue and Yellow lines
● SHOES- Select, Article SR-28 Blue and White
● HAIR BAND- Simple, Black
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 UNIFORM (WINTER)
BOYS
● SHIRT – Lemon Yellow with Chinese Collar (full sleeves)
● TROUSERS – Royal Blue( Pick and Pick Fabric)
● SWEATER- Without sleeves / Full sleeves, Royal Blue with Yellow
lines
● SCARF/ CAP- Royal Blue, If needed
● TRACKSUIT – Navy Blue / Green full sleeves track suit with inner
lining and lower

GIRLS
● FROCK – Royal Blue ‘A’ Line, Knee length frock with pocket on
right hand side
● SWEATER-Royal Blue with Yellow lines
● FULL TIGHTS- Royal Blue
● SCARF / CAP- Royal Blue
● TRACKSUIT- Navy Blue / Green full sleeves track suit with inner
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ADDITIONAL UNIFORM

● This is an additional set of

uniform for your child.

● This uniform needs to be worn

every Wednesday.

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BIRTHDAYS
● Birthday celebrations in school are limited to wishes and
blessings.

● Distribution of sweets either in the bus or in class is strictly

prohibited.

● Kindly DO NOT send invitation cards through your child. We

discourage the distribution of invitation cards in school.

● However, the children are allowed to come to school in decent casual

clothes and comfortable footwear.

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HOLIDAYS
● A list of holidays will be uploaded in your ward’s Google Classroom.

● Unforseen holidays will be conveyed through Google Classroom,

email and a message broadcasted on WhatsApp.

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 ATTENDANCE
● Children should not remain absent for petty reasons.

● Regularity to school enables continuity of the teaching

learning process.

● If the child is absent due to illness or other reasons for more

than three consecutive days, the school should be informed
through email.

● Please avoid sending your child to school if he/she is not well

because they can infect others.

● If we observe that the child is unwell or uncomfortable we call

parents to take the child home.

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CAMBRIDGE CURRICULUM
Shishukunj PreSchool has registered as the Cambridge Early Years
Centre for Nursery to Senior KG. This is a research based education
programme aligned with the NEP. Its products are exclusively
available to the school and are NOT sold in the retail market. Hence,
Cambridge Skill Books and Workbooks will be provided by the school
on a chargeable basis.

Cambridge books will be used to enrich our curriculum and make

it more effective and futuristic.

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 BOOKS AND STATIONERY
● Your ward will be issued a set of workbooks, sketchbooks
and notebooks created by the Shishukunj educators on a
chargeable basis.

● All kinds of books will be kept in school for classwork. They will be
sent home from time to time for reading and practice work.

● A list of stationery items has been sent to you. Kindly submit the
complete stationery set on the familiarization day (25.03.2023). You
need to buy another set for work to be done at home.

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PRACTICE WORK
● Practice work has to be done only on page/pages assigned for
practice work on Google classroom and books to be returned the next
day.
● Kindly guide your ward to accomplish the task given. Please DO NOT
do your child’s work.
● Kindly supervise that your child maintains the books well and does not
spoil or mishandle them.

The purpose of giving assignments is to –

● review and practice what children learn in school

● prepare for the next day’s class
● be connected with the teaching learning process
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 ASSESSMENT
● There are no formal reviews.
● Assessment is an ongoing and formative process.
● Child’s participation and activities are observed and recorded by the
educators on a regular basis.
● We believe in giving children enough time to develop their innate
talents as well as academic and non-academic skills.
● Report cards are sent twice a year.

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 NEWSLETTER
You will receive a Newsletter every two months. This bi-monthly
Newsletter contains:
● Activities held during previous two months
● Photographs of Shishyans engaged in various activities and events.
● Forthcoming events / activities (if any)
● Syllabus covered in the previous two months

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CONTACTING EDUCATORS
● Kindly write an email or leave a telephonic message on our contact
numbers and our educators will get in touch with you within 24 hours.

● You may also meet the Mother Teachers with a prior appointment.

● We request you to receive our calls with promptness keeping in mind

that there could be an emergency.

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 PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
● We schedule two formal PTMs for both the levels, i.e., Nursery
and Jr. KG.

● You will be informed about the same in advance.

● Please adhere to the day and time slot allotted to you.

● Other than the scheduled PTMs, we will have need-based on-call

PTMs, that may be sought either by you or by the educators.

● Please do not hesitate in taking appointments if you wish to meet the

educators. We encourage such meetings.

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 YOUR KIND SUPPORT
● Your child should sleep at an appropriate time so that he/she is fresh and
energetic during class hours.
● Please limit the duration of screen time and monitor the content viewed.
● Make sure that your ward is tidily dressed and is done with his morning
ablutions and breakfast.
● Read out to your child daily and play games with them.
● Identity card must be worn everyday, positively.
● Communicate through Google Classroom and email.
● Kindly fill the pages (Personal card, Escort card and Undertaking) of
the Companion

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 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
● Our IT team will be happy and eager to assist you with all queries
and concerns regarding your technical needs.

● You must have received an invite to join your ward’s Google

Classroom. Kindly accept the invite.

● In case of any need, do not hesitate to contact: Mr. Mohil

Thakur on [email protected] or call on 9737935566 /
6262628331

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 THANK YOU
As parents, your role is vital as we collaborate to make the teaching
learning effective, engaging and meaningful for our dear Shishyans.

Kindly email us your queries at [email protected]. We

will answer your queries at the earliest.

Once again, we appreciate your efforts and thank you for your
continued support.

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THANK YOU
NAMASTE
SHISHUKUNJ
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