Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School,Srinagar-our-approach

Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School,Srinagar

Rajbagh, Srinagar, Kashmir 190008

Vision

We, at Presentation Convent Hr. Sec. School, Srinagar strive to create an internationally acclaimed institution whose foundation rests on the pillars of human values of truth, justice, equality and harmony in a collaborative environment. We aim at nurturing and empowering each student to discover the light within to realize her true potential by working in tandem with the Sustainable Development Goals for a better tomorrow.We believe in simple living and high thinking to meet the challenges of life with optimism, shared responsibility, life-long learning, sense of dynamism and deep rooted relationships leading to positivity and constructive transformation.

Mission

Our mission is to uphold the motto of our school ‘virtue and labour’ by providing value based quality education to the students, igniting their creativity and imagination, promoting life skills of critical thinking, problem solving and fostering in them love for nature. We encourage a spirit of tolerance, respect for one another and inclusiveness for global citizenship and holistic approach to life, leading to excellence with humility to serve the society as an exemplary citizen.

Our Aim

The policy of education for the Presentation Schools is derived from the life, love and compassion of Jesus and from the dedicated life of Nano Nagle. Education in our schools aims at awakening the consciousness of the pupils of the dignity and right of every person. We impart education in such a way as to promote development of knowledge and skills to equip the students for life to be resourceful for oneself, the society and the nation .We endeavor to provide quality education to end poverty in all its forms which influences Sustainable Development Goals like healthy living, clean water, health for all and gender equality by empowering all girls. In this way our students become an agent of change and contribute towards the establishment of God’s reign on earth.

In our schools, we cater to all sections and classes of society irrespective of caste color or creed, leaving no one behind so that the type of education imparted may be a channel of integration. Our school offers special attention to the Christian children and those made poor.

• We provide qualitative, technology and value based teaching learning process.

• We provide students with the best of infrastructure.

• We aim at awakening their social and environmental consciousness.

• We aim at moulding the young to be resourceful, competent, responsible and worthy citizens of the society.

• We aim at making them agents of transformation.

• We foster critical thinking.

• We foster our rich and spiritual heritage for peaceful co- existence.

• We make them spiritually oriented, emotionally balanced and physically fit.

• We enable them to uphold the sacredness and inter-dependency of humanity, the Earth and all life forms.

• We create awareness among students about life and education through various clubs like Nano club, eco club, health club, peace club, science and maths club, literary club etc

Our Values

We value and encourage the participation of children in any activity that enhances their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development. We are committed to safeguarding the dignity and rights of all children. We do all in our power to create a safe environment for children. We cooperate fully with the National Board for safeguarding children. Therefore, we:

1. Foster best practice

2. Ensure accountability through establishing effective structures

3. Support personnel in safeguarding children

4. Respond effectively to allegations and suspicions of abuse

5. Report allegations where there is reasonable cause for concern and cooperate with the civil authorities

6. Take just and appropriate action in relation to Presentation personnel who have abused

7. Take effective measures against future risk of abuse

8. Promote healing and reconciliation

Our Approach

We, at Presentation Convent Hr. Sec. School Srinagar, regard Environmental protection and preservation as our prime responsibility.

We shall help our students in becoming environmentally knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated citizens who are willing to work individually and collectively towards achieving and maintaining a dynamic equilibrium between the quality of life and the quality of environment.

We shall investigate environmental issues, evolve alternative solutions and work towards sustainable development.

We aim at making our school an Eco- Friendly oasis and strive for continual improvement in our environmental performance by setting appropriate goals and periodically reviewing our objectives and targets.

We shall take initiatives to promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to cover a broad range of social issues, such as education, poverty, hunger, climate change, social justice and gender equality.

SCHOOL MOTTO AND LOGO

The motto of the school is “VIRTUE” and “LABOUR”. The students are expected to strive for these ideals and to practise justice, charity, honesty, truthfulness, generosity, loyalty and gratitude. They must work hard in school and at home and realize the dignity of labour.