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Parent Teacher Handbook
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Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Nahar International Family!
NIS is a school community that works in partnership with students and parents
to provide quality education in a positive and supportive environment. This
handbook explains policies, procedures and expectations from students and
parents that help our school run smoothly and effectively. Please read it with
care; we encourage each family to review it together.
NIS encourages the development of individual talents and respects the right of
every student to his or her own opinion. However, there must be commonly
accepted standards of behaviour and communication for our school to function
optimally. These standards are published in this handbook. The school assumes
that you will read them, understand them, and, by your presence in the school,
intend to maintain them. Kindly keep it as a handy reference throughout the
school year as it will address many of your queries about NIS.
The school believes that respect for other people, honesty, and courtesy are
fundamental and the expected standard for behaviour. These, coupled with an
attitude of cooperation and mutual understanding, make for an enjoyable and
creative community life. This is what we want for everyone.
We hope you enjoy the year in learning, discovery and creative engagement.
Looking forward to a great year of learning – from, for and with you!
Warm Regards,
Vandana Arora
Principal
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Introduction
The Nahar International School (NIS) was set up by the Nahar Foundation, a Trust registered under
the Bombay Public Trust Act. The School Board comprises of distinguished educationists and
administrators. The School Board governs the school. In addition, the school has an Advisory
Council comprising men and women of eminence from various fields of life.
The Principal has overall responsibility for the educational operation of NIS whereas the Nahar
Foundation is responsible for financial operations. The School is divided into four sections, the
Early Years Foundation Section, the Primary Section, the Middle School Section and the High
School Section.
Our curriculum is designed to provide the best possible all-round education to each of our students
through a comprehensive programme. The aim is to produce inquiring, confident, open-minded
children who are reflective in their thinking, balanced and well-disciplined in their behaviour; and
grow up to be caring and responsible citizens positively engaging with the society and the world.
Nahar International School will follow the Cambridge International Examination (CIE),
Cambridge, UK, curriculum till Grade X and offers IB Diploma Programme affiliated to the
International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) Geneva, Switzerland for grades XI and XII. These
programmes have the greatest respect and the widest acceptance from leading universities
throughout the world.
The school is also a candidate school for International Baccalaureate Career Program (IBCP).
It is the policy at Nahar International School that every student should be provided a fair chance to
education. NIS believes in the principles of inclusive education and shall not discriminate on the
basis of race, creed, colour, gender, nationality, cultural and economic background or special needs
and gifted children, and seeks to accept all qualified students who apply. It believes that every
student should be treated with dignity and given due rights and responsibilities. It is also the belief
of the school that students are de facto cultural ambassadors of the school and will uphold the ethos
of the school through proper deportment on and off the campus. The Nahar International School
deems it a duty to promote and develop social and global commitment.
Children in Early Years Foundation Program learn in an integrated socialization, talking, listening,
reading and writing, movement, mathematics, science, using technology, music, art and other
creative pursuits. In our Early Years Foundation Section, there is a gradual shift from informal
education based on play, towards what adults commonly regard as formal learning, mathematics,
reading and writing. Whilst children are encouraged to make progress at all times, different
children develop at different rates. Our programme allows the teachers to respond individually to
your child's needs. Children play with others co-operatively, communicate effectively in English,
listen and respond to stories, music, songs and poems, understand that print carries meaning, draw
and write, use a range of tools, materials and equipment, sort, match, order and count, compare
quantities and spatial relationships, observe and describe what they see, ask questions and express
themselves through drawing, painting, modelling, drama, and music. We encourage our students
to become independent learners and critical thinkers.
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Brief Overview of the Heads
Principal Ms. Vandana Arora
Head - Primary Section Ms. Anjali Balan
Head - Early Years Foundation Section Ms. Sabina Roy
Head - Curriculum and Secondary Section Ms. Praveen Khattar
Head - Student Wellbeing and IB Co-ordinator
Pre Primary Co-ordinator Ms. Himagauri Asolkar
Pre Primary Co-ordinator Ms. Asha Thomas
Primary Co-ordinator Ms. Asha Fernandes
Ms. Neha Vyas
Ms. Divya Tripathy
Ms. Richa Dhawan
Ms. Resham Puri
This Handbook is designed to give you an overview of the education, academic and non-
academic, which we offer in the NIS Early Years Foundation Section and Primary Section. It is
intended to be a useful and practical document that answers questions typically raised by
parents and other interested parties. It aims to give a concise summary of the values and policies
which govern the day to day running of the school together with an indication of future
directions.
Because NIS is a dynamic and changing organisation, this Handbook will be updated on a yearly
basis.
Event Co-ordinator and
Year Group Leader - Grade 5
Year Group Leader - Grade 2
Year Group Leader - Grade 1
Subject Heads: English Ms. Sadia Chunawala
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Subject Co-ordinator
Science
Mathematics
Modern Foreign Languages
Hindi
Geography
History
Digital Learning
Sports
Ms. Varsha Joseph
Ms. Jaspreet Kaur Rayat
Ms. Subha Ramachandran
Ms. Swati Sawant
Ms. Zahra Padania
Ms. Rishu Arora
Ms. Priyanka Laad
Mr. Gaurav Desai
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General Manager – AdministrationMr. Rajesh Mistry
Career Counsellor
Cafeteria
Feedback & Suggestions
ERP ( Parent Login and RFID)
Uniforms & Books
Examination Officer
Transport & Security
Medical
Accounts
Ms. Theresa Joseph
Mr. Vishal Patel
Ms. Swati Gupta
Ms. Tasnim Quraishi
Mr. Ajay Sukhdare
Ms. Padmini Lad
Ms. Ujwala Pawar
Ms. Siddhi Parulekar
Mr. Ajay Hadala
Ms. Lissy Mathews
Ms. Lissy Mathews
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NIS Philosophy
AIM: INFINITY
We believe every child is a gift of God, born into this world with his or her very own
unique strengths and human frailties. Each tender mind is filled with an amazing sense of
curiosity, boundless energy to explore, an immense capacity to learn, and the ability to
absorb all that is in the environment around.
At Nahar International School, we aim to provide a seamlessly stimulating surrounding
that is both welcoming and embracing, yet, challenging and testing; allowing children to
explore their full potential, find their calling and develop into well-rounded personalities
ready to meet the future, imagine the impossible, reach for the infinite.
Vision
The school is committed to developing socially responsible global citizens in a safe,
creative and educationally challenging environment that encourages collaboration and
the achievement of individual excellence through self-discovery.
Mission
Ÿ To raise a generation founded on life values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and
Citizenship
Ÿ To instill into our students the belief that their competition is only with themselves.
Ÿ To inculcate in our students a passion for learning and a curiosity about the world,
making them learners for life
Ÿ To fortify our students with the ability to discipline their own study experience
Ÿ To extend the frontiers of learning for our students, beyond books and into the
enrichment provided by art, music and sports
Ÿ To shape every student of our school into an asset for the community, applying their
knowledge and thinking to the betterment of it, through community service
Ÿ To produce Global Citizens of the 21st century by exposing our students to world
issues and perspectives.
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NIS and the Local Community
• NIS serves the educational needs of families of Nahar Amrit Shakti, Chandivali and the
surrounding communities for admission to the school.
• NIS offers a nationally transferable education, in which parents and students from all
backgrounds and cultures can have confidence.
The World
Ÿ NIS mirrors and promotes international and inter-cultural understanding.
Ÿ NIS encourages and celebrates diversity in its individual, cultural and national
manifestations.
Ÿ NIS offers an outstanding education, preparing children for a future of increasing
cross-cultural interdependence.
Ÿ NIS encourages awareness of global issues, and encourages students to understand the
importance of international co-operation in successfully addressing them.
NIS ensures that every student is provided
• A perfectly safe learning environment
• Maximum opportunity for all-round education through curricular, co-curricular and
extracurricular activities
• A stimulating environment to boost intellectual curiosity
• Individual attention and instruction
• An opportunity and encouragement to realise his/her potential
• The freedom to develop his/her individuality and accept responsibility for his/her own
work
• An ambience to develop:
- a set of positive values
- a sense of self-worth
• Ample guidance w.r.t:
- choice of course
- preparation for qualifying examinations
• An opportunity to develop a sense of commitment towards:
- society
- environment - local and global
• A fair treatment under all
circumstances (e.g.) grievance,
redressal, etc.
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The NIS Student aims at:
• Developing confidence in themselves as human beings, holding a positive outlook, and
being capable of logical independent thought.
Ÿ Developing self-respect and respect for others, good communication skills, co-operation
skills, creativity, self-esteem, and self-reliance.
Ÿ Developing his/her own value system, supported by the school's encouragement of mutual
respect, a caring outlook, individual integrity and positive response to challenge.
Ÿ Becoming a skilled, health conscious adult who is able to make wise choices in life.
Ÿ Developing appreciation of the history, culture and society.
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The NIS Student imbibes FIVE UNIVERSAL VALUES
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It is your DUTY as a NIS Student to
Ÿ understand the school's philosophy and make efforts to support its vision through your
behaviour and deeds.
Ÿ comply with all school rules and regulations.
Ÿ ensure respect towards the faculty, administrative staff, housekeeping personnel and
other school mates.
Ÿ maintain decorum of demeanour in the school premises and the extensions thereof.
Ÿ maintain positivity in thought and language in your interactions with others as well as
within yourself.
Ÿ resolve conflicts peacefully.
Ÿ behave calmly in a situation of emergency or crisis.
Ÿ maintain regular and punctual attendance to school, classes, and school events and
activities.
Ÿ practise honesty in daily behaviour as well as all forms of assessments.
Ÿ ensure the safety of your belongings and those of others.
Ÿ indulge only in healthy practises and refrain from the use and abuse of substances and
objects that are harmful to yourself and others.
Ÿ help keep the school campus and its extending premises such as grounds and buses clean.
Ÿ adopt a sense of ownership of the school premises in order to look after them with care.
Ÿ conduct yourself with dignity and respect for the community at large.
As a NIS Student you are ENTITLED to
Ÿ a meaningful education, which supports the Mission, Vision and Aims of NIS.
Ÿ a relevant and dynamic curriculum.
Ÿ safe and clean school facilities.
Ÿ access to adequate and appropriate facilities.
Ÿ personal safety and the safety of your property.
Ÿ mutual trust and respect.
Ÿ freedom from discrimination based upon race, colour, creed, gender, religion or national
origin.
Ÿ freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
Ÿ freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas.
Ÿ freedom to assemble and associate peacefully.
Ÿ freedom from physical. emotional, psychological and verbal harassment or bullying.
Ÿ confidentiality and discretion in all personal matters.
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Early Years Foundation Section
Ÿ Early Years Foundation Stage 1 (EYFS1)
Ÿ Early Years Foundation Stage 2 (EYFS2)
Ÿ Early Years Foundation Stage 3 (EYFS3)
Primary Section
Ÿ Grades 1-5
Secondary Section
Ÿ Secondary 1 - Grades 6-8
Ÿ Secondary 2 (IGCSE) - Grades 9-10
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Ÿ Grades 11-12
What grade will my child be in?
The school comprises of ten grade levels. The age range is between three and fifteen years of
age.
What are the timings of the School?
For Pre Primary
EYFS 1 to 3 (Morning) : 8:20 am to 12:30 pm
EYFS 1 to 3 (Afternoon) : 12:20 pm to 16:30 pm
For Primary
Grade 1 to 5 - 8:20 am to 3:30 pm
On Tuesdays and Fridays: 2:20 am to 3:20 pm After School Activities
Which class will my child be in?
NIS policy is a maximum of 24 students per class. New students are placed according to their
grade designation. When there is more than one class per grade then the School decides on
the best placement for the child.
Class composition may be changed at the beginning of each academic year.
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What Curriculum Will My Child Follow?
Early Years Foundation Section
NIS's Early Years Foundation Section curriculum is aligned with
the UK Early Year Program and is designed to take care of the
following aspects of child development:
Ÿ personal, social and emotional development;
Ÿ communication, language and literacy;
Ÿ mathematical development;
Ÿ knowledge and understanding of the world;
Ÿ physical development;
Ÿ creative development
Our curriculum has well-planned, purposeful activities to engage children in the learning
process and help them make progress in their learning. It provides a structure for teaching
within which children explore, experiment, plan and make decisions for themselves, thus
enabling them to learn, develop and progress.
Your child will:
Ÿ Develop a deep understanding of important concepts, and will, through structured
inquiry, explore these concepts.
Ÿ Conduct research, at developmentally appropriate levels, into knowledge, which has local
and global significance;
Ÿ Acquire and practice a range of essential skills.
Ÿ Be encouraged to develop positive attitudes towards learning, the environment and other
people;
Ÿ Have the opportunity for involvement in responsible action and social service within the
school and local community.
Primary Section
NIS follows the Cambridge International Primary Programme - CIPP
The Cambridge Primary Programme provides a curriculum framework to develop
Mathematics, English and Science skills and knowledge in young children. The Cambridge
Primary curriculum framework identifies a comprehensive set of learning objectives for
English, Mathematics and Science for each year of primary education, which:
Ÿ provides a natural progression through the years of primary education.
Ÿ provides a valuable structure that focuses on what children should be able to do at each of
the primary stages.
Ÿ Cambridge Primary provides guidance for curriculum development and classroom
teaching and learning. It enables teachers to assess children's learning as they progress
with two assessments: Cambridge Primary Progression Tests and Cambridge Primary
Checkpoint.
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The CIPP promotes the use of a range of assessment strategies, which are designed to give a
clear picture of your child's progress. This progress will be reported to you regularly, both
verbally and in writing. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in supporting their
child's learning.
The Cambridge Primary testing is structured to assess learner performance and report
progress to learners and parents. Cambridge Primary uses internationally benchmarked
tests, giving parents extra trust in the feedback they receive.
There are two levels of testing at the Primary Stage: Cambridge Primary Progression Tests
and end of grade 5 Cambridge Primary Checkpoint.
WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY PROGRESSION TESTS??
Ÿ The Cambridge Primary Progression Tests are a series of tests used within a school to
monitor progress of individuals and classes of students.
Ÿ They can be used to provide diagnostic feedback, which can inform further teaching and
learning, or can be used for reporting purposes. They can also be used to assess the
performance of the students against an international benchmark.
The assessment is done by the teachers in school strictly following the guidelines provided
by CIE. A few sample papers would be sent to UK to verify the same.
Formative in house test cycles will be conducted all throughout the year, testing basic
skills in children in English, Math and Science. Dates will be mentioned in the year plan.
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Tests
The Cambridge Primary programme is culminated through the diagnostic Primary Checkpoint
Tests which give our learner an overview of his/her progress in primary as they graduate to the
secondary.
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The Nahar International School Advantage – A Unique Curriculum
Along with the CIPP curricular framework which focuses on the conceptual understanding of
the three core subjects - English, Math and Science, the following are the unique features of
Nahar International School curriculum
Surroundings - Students in the early primary are introduced to the subject by exploring the
local area. As they move to the higher grades, students will broaden their horizons and
graduate to learning about national and international geography. They shall study topics like
the weather, water, landscapes and different cultures. Students will be taken on field trips,
learn to use maps, globes and atlases, photos, a variety of information sources, including the
internet. This will help them to make connections and draw conclusions about wider global
issues. Our strength at Nahar International School is the exposure we give our students
through Surroundings (Environmental studies in early primary which will culminate into
Geography in higher Grades) by initially assessing their prior knowledge about the local
environment and then progressing from national to international concepts.
Conversations - Conversations is another unique feature of our Curriculum. Conversations
aims at giving the children a better sense of themselves and the wider world in the present and
the past. A child learns to recognise and express his/ her feelings, thoughts, ideas in a safe
environment, which is an in built feature of the module.
In early primary years, the students learn how the past is different from the present. They
compare everyday items and buildings of today with items in the past and consider how
present life differs from the past.
At the end of the primary years, we offer a solid groundwork for exploring World History.
Students learn about significant periods of time, including a study of the Romans, Ancient
Egypt and Medieval History.
Throughout all grades, students will be able to look at a variety of artefacts and first and
second hand sources, including everyday items, photos and information from books or the
internet. The students will to go on a field trip to enhance teaching further.
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Languages - Additional languages like Hindi and Marathi are also taken through the natural
language gradation process with age appropriate activities beginning with listening and
speaking skills at early primary years and then moving on to
reading and writing. Grade 3 onwards a Modern European
language will be offered to students.
Life Skills Program - Preparing our children for life…
At Nahar International School, we not only focus on the
core subjects, we also aim to teach our children to
recognise and apply sets of skills during their learning
opportunities. The Life Skill Program aims at enabling the
child to live a full life as a child and to realise his or her
potential. These skills are age and year group appropriate
and are chosen to be built upon year after year, enhancing
learning, better preparing them for their future and enabling a seamless transition from
school into the world.
How can I support my child's learning? The programme sees learning as a partnership
between student, parent, and school. At NIS we encourage parents to be involved - whether it
is through reading with your child, discussing school work at home, participating in language
development, or supporting teachers with activities in and out of the classroom.
You can help your child by:
Ÿ Maintaining regular contact with the school;
Ÿ Providing your child with age-appropriate books;
Ÿ Supporting your child's home language;
Ÿ Assisting your child with research projects;
Ÿ Attending curriculum information sessions at school;
Ÿ Attending parent awareness workshops/ sessions;
Ÿ Attending parent-teacher meetings;
Ÿ Providing an appropriate setting and structured routine for doing homework.
What happens when my child finishes Grade 5?
Children proceed from the Primary Section to Cambridge Secondary Section on successful
completion of Grade 5.
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Will the CIPP help my child fit into another school?
When transferring to a school in national systems:
Ÿ Close attention has been paid to a range of national curricula when developing the CIPP
Ÿ Students transferring from international schools usually have no trouble with the
standards of their Indian Board schools
When transferring to other international schools:
Ÿ Students in other schools implementing the CIPP will have common learning experiences
in terms of conceptual development, skill acquisition, positive attitudes and meaningful
action. There will be less uniformity of specific content in certain areas, since each school
will naturally wish to reflect the unique nature of its locations.
What shall I do if I still have questions about the Early Years Foundation and CIPP?
As we see parents as our partners in the learning process, you have an obvious right to know
about the educational programme in which your child is engaged. Always contact the Early
Years Foundation Head or the Primary Head, by appointment, if there are things you want to
know about the programme.
If you have any further questions, please ask – you will find us very willing to discuss the CIPP
with you. The Head of the Primary Section and CIPP Co-ordinator, Ms. Anjali Balan has
responsibility for co-ordination of the CIPP. The Head of the Early Years Foundation Section,
Ms. Sabina Roy has the responsibility for co-ordination of the Early Years Foundation Section.
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What kind of learners does NIS aim to create?
The school focuses on the development of positive “attitudes” towards people, towards the
environment and towards learning.
The NIS Student imbibes the NINE ATTRIBUTES of NIS.
Reverence
To have a profound respect for all people and all positive attitudes of life that that promote ideal
living.
Responsibility
To have a sense of duty that binds one to the course of action demanding the completion of a task
or goal; to have a sense of answerability about one's conduct.
Fairness
To be non-discriminatory with regards to people, actions and environments; to ensure justice
and truth in all one's efforts, without fear or desire.
Empathy
To be able to identify with and understand what another person is feeling or experiencing, to
comprehend the experiences and perspectives that shape them and to allow this to help form a
deeper, more informed and fairer opinion of them.
Courage
To be able to be strong in the face of pain, challenge, difficulty or a fearful situation, and to have
the confidence to move forward with this spirit.
Perseverance
To not give up, despite difficulty or delay in achieving success; the tenacity to persist in a course
of action in spite of obstacles with much effort and belief in one's capabilities.
Resilience
To possess the ability to recover after being strained with difficulties.
Collaboration
To work towards a common goal in harmony, using cooperation
and effective communication to succeed
Initiative-taking
To have the readiness to embark on a new plan or venture,
showing a willingness to take charge and get things done,
as well as take responsibility, without needing to be told what
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What other languages are taught in the Early Years Foundation Section and Primary Section?
Early Years Foundation Section
Conversational Hindi
Primary Section
Grade 1 onwards, Hindi, Marathi (Writing or Conversational)
Grade 3 onwards a Modern European language will be offered to students
How is the day in Early Years Foundation Section and Primary Section organized?
The students follow an integrated day. The NIS day is structured around a notional lesson
length of 40 minutes. There are no bells to indicate lesson changes.
Morning registration is an important part of the day, in which students and teachers deal with
routine items and settle down to introducing the day. It is important that students are punctual
in their arrival in the mornings. Timings with in the school hours change depending on the need
of the hour.
What Extra-Curricular Activities and Inter-house Competitions are offered at NIS?
What is the Hobby Activities Programme?
NIS runs an after school activity programme across the whole school – from Grade 1 onwards
like music, sports, theatre, dance, etc which is mandatory for every student. These activities are
offered twice a week from 14.30 to 15.30hrs.
Who takes each activity?
Students are allowed to choose from an array of activities offered to them. However, once the
student decides the activity, he/she will not be allowed to change. Most activities are run by
teachers, or senior students (in future) and some by outside experts. Due to this fact, the range of
activities on offer to students varies from year to year.
What types of activities are available?
We offer a variety of activities suitable for different ages. Some of the activities popular with the
Primary Section are Basket Ball, Foot Ball, Badminton, Karate, Book Making, Musical Groups -
Western and Indian Classical, Dance - Western and Indian Classical, and Soccer, etc. Parents will
be updated as and when new activities are added.
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What if I would like to become involved within an activity?
Parents and other experts within our community are welcome to help us out with an activity
within our Program. Should you be interested, then please contact the School Reception.
What is the Inter-house Activities?
NIS conducts school wide inter-house activities that incorporates the five houses – Plato, Da
Vinci, Teresa, Aryabhatta, Galileo. Each student is placed into a house upon the arrival and is
issued with a house t-shirt for PE. There are various activities held throughout the year to help
collaborate.
Are there any subject teachers in the Primary Section?
Most of the lessons in the Primary Section are taught by the class teacher. However, some
lessons are taught by subject teachers; these may include: Physical Education (PE), Performing
Arts (PA), Visual Arts (VA), Information Technology (IT), Hindi, Marathi and a modern foreign
language
What are the attendance policies or procedures?
NIS regards good attendance at school as essential to making progress. Attendance is taken
early in the morning every day, and any student absent is recorded in the register. If the
student is absent for more than two days, then the class teacher will call the parent to find out
the reason for the student's absence.
Attendance is recorded in the following categories:
Excused Absence
A written note is required from the parent or guardian in the School Diary. Reasons for
absences such as illness, treatment or other justifiable inability to attend school should be
included in the note.
A written note must also follow information given to Reception verbally, on the telephone, or
in person. Along with the same, a doctor's certificate is required in case of infectious illness,
showing that the child is fit to resume school.
Holiday Absence
NIS policy is that up to five days per school year may be taken as holiday absence. Absence
beyond that period for the purpose of holiday is recorded and reported as an unexcused
absence.
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Arrival and Departure for Students
Arrival
Early Year Foundation Section and Primary Section students must be in the school premises
between 08:15 am and 08:25 am. Students are expected to be ready for attendance immediately on
entering their classrooms at 08.25 am. Early Year Foundation Section - Afternoon , the arrival time
is 12.20 pm.
Supervision
No supervision is provided for students before 8.15 am and therefore will be unaccompanied on
the school grounds.
Tardiness
Early Years Foundation Section and Primary Section students who arrive late must report first to
the Reception, then to the HOD. Tardiness is recorded and reported in quarterly reports. Three or
more late comings will not be encouraged, beyond which, parents will be called in to school.
Repeated tardiness interrupts your child's education at NIS. The school uses discretion with
lateness due to circumstances beyond the control of the student or of the family, such as bad
traffic, weather and breakdown. These are recorded as an excused lateness.
Dispersal
Early Years Foundation Section - Morning -: 12:30 pm
Early Years Foundation Section - Afternoon : 16:30 pm
Grades 1 to 5 : 3:30 pm (all days)
Early Years Foundation Section students are collected from the gate 1 by an authorized adult.
Students from the Primary Section are collected from Gate 1 and are not permitted to leave the
area until their parent or guardian is present. If your child is being met by a driver or caregiver, a
photograph and details of this guardian must be submitted to Reception, and a pass obtained.
This pass must be shown to the duty teacher, if requested.
Students coming by school bus would board the bus from the school bus stop (behind the
Auditorium)
In the case of expected early departure, the class teacher should be
notified in writing at least a day in advance. Departure before 1.30 pm
constitutes one half-day absence.
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What homework will my child get?
1) Reading Homework- The Children from Grade 1 to 5 will be having a 1 hour reading
program during the week. They will be given a suggested booklist and certain projects too.
We would like parents to encourage their children to read daily for 20 minutes to 30 minutes
on any topic that interests the child. They could extend their child's knowledge on the
curriculum topics by giving reading material related to the certain topics of interest.
2) Food- Students have to carry their own lunch. Keeping in mind the safety of your child,
school authorities will not accept food coming in late.
3) Cafeteria- If the child misses carrying lunch or fruits, he/she will be provided for in the
cafeteria and the payment for the same will have to be made the next day to the facilitator.
4) Uniform- Students need to wear their PE uniform as mentioned in the timetable and
suggested by the school. The other days they need to come in their school uniform and
bring in a change of clothes for the after school activities and swimming.
5) Homework Upload- The homework for the week will be uploaded every Friday to keep
you informed of your child's learning. Kindly ensure all the homework is been completed
at the end of every week.
How will I know how my child is doing?
At NIS, we see the child, parent and teacher as partners in the learning process. We therefore
encourage a great deal of communication about each student's progress. Our main means of
informing parents are the following:
Parents' Information Day
At the beginning of the year an information morning is held. This is an opportunity for parents
to meet their child's teachers and subject specialists. An overview of the Early Years
Foundation Program and CIPP, introduction to the staff and time with your child's class
teacher are some features of the day's programme.
Homework and Communication Book (School Diary)
Each student from the Early Years Foundation Section
and Primary Section has a School Diary and daily notes
such as homework and other short messages are written
here. These books need to be checked daily and brought
to the school every school day. Parents are welcome to
make an appointment with the class teacher via this
book or via Reception, if they would like to discuss their
child's progress.
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Bulletin
The school's newsletter will be published half yearly. This is an important source of
information – Parents can update themselves about school events and happenings.
Assemblies
Here the emphasis is on sharing and not on performance. These assemblies provide an
opportunity to share work, exchange experiences, ideas and activities. They also help
promote a community spirit.
Reports
The feedback on the child's progress would be given to parents thrice a year. There are two
formats used. The teachers assess all classes and subjects, and comments are written to
describe the individual student's progress. Percentages or letter grades are not given.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
These are scheduled twice a year usually at the end of the first and second quarters. They
provide parent, students and teachers with an opportunity for in-depth discussion.
How can I be involved?
At NIS, parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance is sought and
appreciated.
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is an organization designed to build a sense of
community between the school, students and families of the students. Through various
scheduled events, families have the opportunity to meet and network with one another and
help the school in organizing various events and activities.
A child's school life is greatly enriched by a family that is well-informed and active in school
affairs. NIS welcomes parent involvement and encourages close ties between parents and the
school.
You are most welcome to contact the members of the PTA General Committee. Please feel free
to speak to them if you want to get involved. Their names and contact numbers will be
intimated in due course.
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What is my responsibility if there is a change in my address?
Please notify the school immediately of any changes to your address, telephone number, or
email.
What if there is a change in guardianship?
If parents leave home temporarily and leave their child(ren) in the care of someone else, it is
required that parents notify the school giving all dates, names, numbers and pertinent
information in advance.
Telephones
The office and classroom telephones are for school business and students may use it only in
cases of emergency with permission of the child's teacher or office staff.
What if I have a problem?
NIS makes every effort to keep the channels of communication with parents open at all times.
We see the role of parents as partners in the education process. Therefore, in addition to parent
information sessions, parent teacher interviews, student led conferences and comprehensive
reporting schedules we also have the School Diary which your child will bring home each
night.
However, occasionally unforeseen situations arise, which need to be addressed before the
next scheduled meeting time. What should you, as a concerned parent, do?
Talk with your child about the apparent problem. It may be simply a matter of a mis-
understanding that needs further thought or clarification.
If the situation requires further discussion, then please write a note in your child's School
Diary, requesting a time to talk with the teacher.
If the matter is extremely urgent and simply can't wait, then kindly contact the Reception staff
at the school and ask to arrange a convenient time to speak with your child's teacher.
The staff is happy to speak with you in an effort to resolve problems, but they need to allocate
time to hear your comments in a situation conducive to effective communication. “Dropping
in” on a busy classroom, where the teacher is working with students, is not the most suitable
way to go about meeting your needs.
Most problems are settled at this level. However, if you have met with the classroom teacher
and the matter is unresolved, then a further appointment with the Head may be necessary. In
this case, please make an appointment with the concerned Head via the Reception, briefly
stating the nature of your concern.
Issues which cannot be resolved at this level may be referred to the Principal.
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What are the extra interventions for students who need help in academic subjects?
Remedial teaching, once a week, 2.30 to 3.30pm will be provided for those students from Grade
1 onwards, who will need support in Academics.
The students will be identified by their teachers.
What additional support does NIS have?
Many parents share one common wish for their children: to have a carefree and happy
childhood. But children, just as much as adults, can experience distressing times and go
through rough patches. Children's temperaments vary and
thus they are quite different in their ability to cope with stress
and daily hassles. Some are easy going by nature and adjust
easily to events and new situations; others are thrown off
balance by changes in their lives. When children are
experiencing difficulties at home or in school their
concentration and the way they behave can be adversely
affected. We recognize that each child is unique with
individual needs. To help children cope up with any
difficulties we at NIS have set up a Student Wellbeing
Department. The team has a Counsellor and Special Educator.
At NIS, the School Counsellor is the most visible and accessible
professional help for young people within the school. The
Counsellor is not just confined to her room; she visits the classroom frequently and interacts
with children. She conducts age appropriate life skill sessions in the class to empower them to
deal with any emotional and social issues. She also conducts psychological tests and provides
intervention in the form of therapy as and when required.
We all have a deep yearning to be heard and listened to. This desire and yearning to express
what is inside is even stronger in children. So our goal is to have counselling provision
available to all children so that they can express their thoughts, feelings and concerns freely.
Our Student Wellbeing Department gives children a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space
through Counselling so they can build the strength to go through life's uncertainties in a more
positive way.
The Special Educator identifies children who need assistance with academic difficulties
related to reading, writing, memorizing, math etc and helps them in the school. She also
screens children with learning difficulties using formal and informal assessments.
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The Student Wellbeing Department works collaboratively with parents and facilitators to decide
on what action needs to be taken to address issues interfering with a child's learning process.
This could be academic/ social/ emotional. For this our team will constantly update themselves
and strive to do the best to reach out to all the children to make learning a positive experience for
them.
Let us together give our children the opportunity to grow up with possibilities rather than
problems. Parents can contact the counsellor or special education through the school Reception,
or email: [email protected]
What can I find out about the NIS School Libraries?
The library for the Early Years Foundation Section and Primary Section is situated on the third
floor of the School Building.
The library is a central part of students' education at NIS. All
library resources are carefully chosen both to encourage a
love of reading and to support the CIPP curriculum. The
Library contains a range of attractive, well-illustrated fiction
and information books, as well as magazines, videos, posters
and computer software.
When is the library open?
The library is open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am until
3:30 pm
Can parents borrow books?
All family members are very welcome to join the library, to enjoy sitting and browsing through
our collection of books and magazines. Parents are encouraged to visit the library after school,
with their children to choose books, to read together, or to work on homework together. For
licensing reasons we cannot loan computer software or videos to parents. The Library is open for
Parents from Monday to Friday from 8:45am to 9:45am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm and on Saturdays
from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
When can my child borrow books?
All Early Years Foundation Section and Primary Section students visit the library every week to
choose books that they will enjoy reading. EYFS 3 may borrow one book at a time to take home.
Primary Section student may borrow two books at a time. Borrowing is not limited to these class
visits, and students are welcome to change their books more often if they wish.
Can my child have access to the internet at NIS?
An important part of the children's education today is learning to use current technology
responsibly and effectively. An important part of that technology is the network of information
sites and services that make up the Internet. Developing the skills needed to access, process,
evaluate and communicate information in all media is a significant part of education at NIS, at all
age levels, and cuts across the boundaries of academic disciplines.
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The CIPP stresses the importance of students developing research skills throughout their
education. We are developing library facilities to support this learning. The Internet provides an
essential resource within the school.
Internet access is available in various sites including the Library. All students use the Internet
under the guidance of teaching staff as part of their normal class work. Students in Grade 5 and
below are always directly supervised while using the Internet. All students are required to
follow the school's Acceptable Use Policy.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child's class teacher or our
Librarian, Ms Jui Damle.
How do you handle ICT for students?
ICT concerns itself with enabling students to get the 'right
information in the right form, to the right audience at the right
time.' It focuses on learning itself, and as such is a tool and a
resource as a set of skills. It is delivered at NIS in the course of
general inquiry and learning by the classroom teacher, rather
than as a separate, discrete discipline. We have ICT support for
teachers and students in the classrooms.
What Physical Education (PE) will my child do?
What does my child need to wear for PE?
The PE Uniform corresponds to the house that they are placed in for the NIS inter-house
competition (see Extra-Curricular Activities section). There are five houses – Plato, Da Vinci,
Aryabhatta, Teresa, Galileo
PE Kit requirements are:
Ÿ PE Uniform (T-Shirt, Sweat Shirt and Shorts with respective house colours)
Ÿ Black shoes
Students from Grade 1 onwards should wear their PE kit to school on days when they have PE.
For After School Activity, students may carry their PE Kit.
What happens during the rainy season?
Most sports activities will take place in the Indoor Sports Room.
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What if my child loses any of their PE kit?
NIS strongly recommends that all clothing items be clearly labelled. All forgotten clothing
items are collected in a Lost Property bin during the week and this is taken to the Reception on
Friday afternoon. Lost Property is stored at Reception for one week before going to the DGM's
store. Please make an appointment to see the DGM, Mr. Rajesh Mistry, to see lost property after
this time.
Additional PE shirts can be bought from the Uniform Vendors.
What sort of things will my child be doing in PE?
In the Early Years Foundation Section and Primary Section, the
overriding philosophy is one of participation. We try to encourage a
healthy lifestyle by way of participating and enjoying physical activity.
Categories with PE are games, run/jump/throw, gymnastics, dance,
swimming and fitness.
Will the school arrange field trips for students?
There will be a number of school-sponsored field trips at each grade level throughout the year.
Parents/guardians will be informed in advance of all day trips planned. No further response
will be needed unless the parent wishes to withhold permission for the specified activity.
Students cannot participate in field trips unless they have the written permission of their
parent/guardian. Since the written parental permission is a legal requirement, we ask for your
co-operation in ensuring that the signed slips are returned promptly.
Students in Grades 3, 4 and 5 will have the opportunity to participate in overnight field trips, up
to a maximum of three nights overnight within Maharashtra. A parent information session is
held well in advance to inform parents of the itinerary for these overnight field trips. Special
permission forms are required for these trips.
Accidents involving all students at school and on NIS sponsored activities are covered by the
NIS Insurance Policy. Please note, however, that illnesses are not. It is assumed that parents
will have appropriate health insurance cover for their children.
Who goes with the class? Can I accompany a class field trip?
When students go on excursions the school maintains a specified adult to child ratio to ensure
all of the children's safety. They also make sure that teachers have a mobile phone and
emergency numbers, as well as a first aid kit. Sometimes, parents are asked to accompany
certain trips. This entails coming to the school at a time specified by the organizing teacher, and
staying with the students until they return back to the school. Students are also required to
leave from and return to the school with the other children, even when the excursion is close to
where they live. Students are not “dropped off” at home.
Field Trip Contact Number: 8879027329
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Must I give permission for my child to go on a field trip or excursion?
For field trips/excursions parents and guardians are required to sign a permission slip before
students are allowed to participate in activities outside the school grounds.
Primary Section students enjoy these exciting days. NIS aims to make them educational, safe,
and memorable as well.
What happens if my child is injured while at school?
NIS has a health clinic which aims to provide care for the children and staff to ensure that they
can be as healthy as possible. The Health Clinic is staffed by a qualified Nurse and a Doctor on
call from the Nahar Medical Centre. The Health Clinic also
ensures that all the staff members have training and are
certified in first aid. The Health Clinic ensures regular health
check-ups of students, health education on good practices of
hygiene to avoid contacting illness and first aid. In case of
illness during the school day, the student needs to inform the
teacher. The teacher assesses the situation and informs the
nurse in the Health Clinic. If the nurse determines, that the
student is too ill to remain in school, she will contact the class
teacher. The class teacher will inform the parents about the
illness.
What if my child needs further medical treatment?
Under the terms of the NIS – Nahar Medical Centre Agreement, initial stabilization of the
student's condition takes place at The Centre. Parents decide whether to continue treatment of
the student at The Centre, or at another medical service provider. Treatment beyond initial
stabilization is entirely at the expense of parents.
When or what will my child eat at school?
During the school day students eat during break and lunchtime. Students need to bring a fruit as
snack every day for their short break. For lunch, students have the option of bringing their own
lunch or have the lunch in the cafeteria.
It is important that each child arrives at NIS ready to start a full day's work. In order to do this
they need to have eaten sufficient healthy breakfast. NIS is a vegetarian school and the cafeteria
serves wholesome vegetarian food for students. Hence, students who carry food from home are
not allowed to carry non vegetarian food.
Early Years Foundation Section and Primary Section students are not allowed to have
carbonated drinks e.g. Coke, Fanta etc.
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EYFS students will have an half an hour break
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Primary Break time –
Short Break: 10:10 am to 10:20 am
Lunch Break: 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Short Break: 2:00 pm to 2:15 pm
The students eat their snacks in the cafeteria.
Lunch time (30 minutes) as per the time table
The students eat either their packed lunch, or lunch in cafeteria, and have playtime outside. The
order of these events will depend on the Grade level of your child.
How do we pay for the school lunches?
Ÿ Students make the above choice on the basis of a monthly block. They cannot change from
day-to-day. A menu for the month can be downloaded from the school website in advance.
Ÿ The students will pay for the lunch on a quarterly basis.
What does my child have to eat?
All students are served full meal. Eating the vegetables or main course is encouraged by teachers
but not enforced. Students can return to the serving area to have second helpings.
Can I send 'cup noodles' in as a packed lunch?
There won't be any provision in the school to warm the food brought from home.
What if my child forgets the packed lunch?
It is the responsibility of the parent to procure the ZETA card to avoid any unpleasant sitution for
child.
The parent need to invest in a ZETA card. Incase the child forgets the packed lunch, the child can
swipe his/her ZETA card at the Kiosk and procure the food. Incase the child does not have a
ZETA card the class children will share their food with your child.
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Is there a student dress code?
School Uniform
Our school uniform is an integral part of the school. It defines and identifies us as members of the
same community.
It is our expression of who we are and shows others that we are proud to be recognized as members
of our school. We believe wearing the uniform is an act of self-discipline and has connections to
attitude and achievement.
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Shorts
T - Shirts – Boys
Skirt
T - Shirts – Girls
Accessories Accessories
Primary Section
Shirts – Boys
Shorts
Shirt - Girls
Pinafore – Girls
Sports T-Shirts
Sports Shorts
Blazers
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Colour: Yellow
Colour: White and Yellow
Collar
Colour: White and Yellow
Collar
Colour: Yellow
Colour: White
Colour: Black
Colour: White
Fabric: Polyester/Cotton
Colour: Black
Colour: Black
Colour: Black
Colour: Black
Grades 1 to 6
Style: Pleat less shorts
with one rear pocket and
back elastic.
Style: Print on the T-shirt
with logo and placket
with front opening
Style: Front Flap
Divided Skirt
Style: Print on the T-shirt
with logo and placket
with front opening
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Pencil Pouch
Reebok Shoes
School Bag
Cap
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Pencil Pouch
Reebok Shoes
School Bag
Style: Half with
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pocket.
Style: Pleat less shorts
with one rear pocket
and back elastic.
Style: Mega Sleeves
with front tucks.
Style: Front pleats
Pinafore
Style: Round neck with
short sleeves with
printed logo on chest.
Style: Elastic all round
with 2 side pockets
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What is the School Bus System at NIS?
NIS has a bus service facility. The staff are well trained and the bus lady attendants are on the
NIS pay roll.
Students are expected to follow the bus rules and behave appropriately on the bus at all times.
All parents will receive a booklet of information pertaining to the bus system at the beginning of
the year. Bus students and parents are required to sign the Code of Conduct for the School Bus
form.
Request you to, notify the Bus Co-ordinator if you do not require the bus on a particular day or if
you come to school to collect your child in person.
Bus Discipline Procedure (Will be as per our transport policy)
Safety is our concern. Therefore, we must enforce bus rules written and developed and adopted
as policy by the NIS. Students receive annual notification of behaviour expectations on their bus
pass. Student co-operation is vital to help us achieve our goal of providing safe transportation.
Instances of unacceptable behaviour and their consequences as mentioned in the transport
policy.
How do we celebrate birthdays?
Teachers will recognize student birthdays as appropriate for the age in question. Invitations to
private birthday parties may be distributed at school only if all children in the class are invited.
NIS discourages special arrangements made by parents for parties at school during the day.
Parents who would like their child's birthday celebrated must make arrangements with the
teacher in advance. The celebration must be limited to a tea cake or cupcakes– no gifts or treat
bags – and last no longer than 15 minutes.
What can my child bring to school and what is not allowed?
Prohibited Items at School
Students are asked not to bring items to school that are potentially dangerous to personal safety
or to school property. Students are also asked not to bring items to school that may be disruptive
to the school environment including radios, music players, electronic games, trading cards/cell
phones or any other item prohibited by the school authority, etc.
Gum Chewing
Gum Chewing is not permitted.
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What are the discipline procedures in the Primary Section?
NIS aims to promote positive reinforcement of good behaviour. It is essential to maintain
discipline. The discipline guidelines are developed to provide consistency and fairness and
help students to understand the consequences of their actions.
It is in effect during the school day and on the school premises for all adults and students in the
school. It is also in effect on school study trips.
Inappropriate Behaviour
Ÿ Breaking classroom or school rules. (Coming late to school frequently
Ÿ Inflicting bodily harm to oneself or others.
Ÿ Inappropriate language
Ÿ Bullying (physical and verbal)
Ÿ Vandalism or Theft
Consequences of Inappropriate Behaviour
Teachers will take appropriate disciplinary action if a student violates any rule.
Guidelines for Deciding Consequences:
Ÿ Students are not ridiculed in front of their peers.
Ÿ Adults speak to students with respect at all times, and expect the same consideration in
return.
Ÿ Students are not be excluded from a lesson without adequate supervision.
Ÿ No form of corporal punishment is allowed.
Ÿ Adults needs to understand and empathise when deciding consequences.
Consequences of Severe Inappropriate Behaviour
1st offence: Parents will be informed by the class teacher. Parents are required to sign and
return the letter.
2nd offence: Parents are required to come to school to meet with the student, class teacher and
respective Co-ordinator.
3rd offence: A letter is sent home to parents and an in-school suspension is sanctioned.
4th offence: Parents meet with the Head, class teacher and school counsellor to discuss
further options.
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Visitors
Guests and visitors must register in the office and receive a guest card. Parents are always
welcome and requested to meet the Front Desk Executive on their arrival. Please be sure your
visit has been scheduled with the teacher or the office. Students who wish to bring a guest to
school must obtain prior approval from the office.
Building Security
Every parent expects assurance in terms of their child's security while admitting them to a
school. Strictly adhering to it, the main gate of NIS has a secure entry point through an RFID
card, which reads and only then allows access inside. NO parents or outsiders are allowed on
the Academic Floors when the school is in session as per the security regime. All the security
related evacuation plans are in place and are tested through various trial runs each week,
leaving no stone unturned at child's safety.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Law requires Monthly/Routine fire drills and is an important safety precaution as the NIS is a
multi-storeyed complex. It is essential that when the fire alarm is sounded all students and
adults in the building obey promptly and clear the building by the prescribed route as quickly
as possible. The teacher in each classroom will give students instructions to be followed
during a fire drill. Fire drill procedures are posted in each room. Any visitors in the building
should follow posted evacuation procedures or staff direction.
What if I wish to withdraw my child from NIS?
The parents who decide to withdraw their children at the end of the academic year must
submit written application 2 months prior to the respective HOD. This will also enable the
school to process the required documents relevant to withdrawal of the student. Otherwise,
the first term fee will be charged and the school leaving certificate will be issued only after the
school re-opens.
School leaving certificate will be issued, only if, a withdrawal form is prepared which checks
on things as library books, outstanding fees, forwarding address and if there has been any
damage to property, it should be replaced and so forth.
Fees once paid for the term will not be refunded. Fees paid in advance for the next term will be
refunded provided relevant documents are attached.
Transfer Certificate will be issued only after all clearance formalities are completed including
the clearance of dues. Transfer certificate will be issued within fifteen working days of the
request.
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Payment of Fees
The school year starts in July and ends in May. At the beginning of each session parents will
receive a bill for the School Fees. Each session will have to be paid in full, regardless of when the
child started to attend or left.
If the fees for the whole year are paid at once, should a child leave the school before the end of the
academic year, parents will not be reimbursed for those sessions that follow the sessions when
the child left the school.
The school requires written notice one month before the end of the session in which the child
leaves the School. Failure to do this may result in being charged for a full additional quarter.
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Ÿ Admission Fee (INR 20,000) is paid only once at the time of the admission.
Ÿ Fees must be paid by Cheque in favor of “Nahar International School”
Ÿ After payment of the Admission Fee at the time of Admissions, the 1st Instalment and other
dues may be deposited online through the Parent Portal or Bank Transfer.
Ÿ Those seeking admission Mid-term will need to pay the Term Fees for the Term they take
admission for.
Ÿ Delayed payment of fees will result in a penalty being imposed thereafter which is Rs.500/- per
week after the due date of Payment.
Ÿ The penalty for late payment of fee cannot be waived in any circumstances and is
automatically levied when the fee does not reach the school on due dates, whatever be the
reason.
Ÿ The School does not send out bills, reminders for fees or dues, nor does it hold itself
responsible for sending reminders. Parents are therefore requested to make all payments in
time to avoid late payment penalties.
Ÿ A charge of Rs 500/-per cheque will be levied in case of a cheque being returned or dishonored.
Ÿ In case where children return late, because of illness or any other cause, the full fee has still to
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Ÿ The Fee schedule provided by the Admissions Office may be revised from time to time at the
discretion of the Management of Nahar International School. The same will be notified to the
Parents and such revision of Fees will not require separate consent of the Parent.
Ÿ The School cannot entertain requests to furnish statements of accounts for dues paid during
the year. The complete detail of the distribution of each remittance received by the School is
always given on the School's official receipt, which should be studied in case of any doubt.
Ÿ If admission procedures are not completed before the due date, admission to that class/grade
will be forfeited
Ÿ The school authorities reserve the right to refuse admission to a student if the required criteria
is not complied with. They also reserve the right to expel any student whose conduct is
unsatisfactory.
Ÿ The school reserves the right to cancel/suspend the admission of a particular Student at any
time during the academic year, at its sole discretion, if the Student/Parent fails to maintain a
code of conduct adopted by the school and/or if the conduct of the Student is
unsatisfactory/wilfully mischievous, Persistent insubordination or malpractices or serious
indiscipline or misbehaviour, Verbal and sexual misconduct, Physical abuse or attack,
Ragging and bullying, Using foul language, Vandalising school property or has
unwholesome influence on other Students and/or the Student is unable to benefit from the
educational opportunities offered at the school and would be better facilitated by another
programme elsewhere. The opinion and decision of the School Authorities in this regard will
be final and binding on the Student.
Ÿ The management of the School reserves the right to cancel/suspend the admission of the
Student at any time during the academic year if the Student is suffering from any
serious/contagious ailment/disease/infirmity/condition and/or any psychiatric/psychological
disorder which may put the other Students of the School at risk or harm.
Ÿ Parents are bound to adhere and comply with the Rules/Regulations/Policies/ Circulars of the
School Notified from time to time. The Parents should not disturb the peaceful atmosphere
prevailing in the school by bringing/joining/aiding a morcha/ protest/dharna or malign or
defame the School/Management or post/circulate any false defamatory or slanderous
Statement on various Media/forum or act in a manner detrimental or prejudicial to the interest
of the School. In the event of any Parent directly or indirectly indulging in any of the aforesaid
activities or in any manner interfering in the smooth operation of the school, the school
management reserves the right to suspend / cancel the admission of the Student.
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Ÿ Under no circumstances will the Admission fees and Annual fees paid to the School be
refunded.
Ÿ Payment Hours : Monday to Friday (08:30hrs to 10:30hrs and 14:00hrs to 15:00hrs)
: Saturdays (08:30hrs to 10:30hrs)
Ÿ NOTE
* Admission Fee to be paid at the time of admission confirmation.
** Uniforms, shoes, transport, collection of school essentials, cafeteria services, etc. will be
additional and optional.
What is the arrangement for individual and class photos?
The school arranges for individual and class photos for students with a professional
photographer. The same will be uploaded on the Parent Login and Mobile Apps, if Parents
require the hard copy of the photo they will have to pay an additional charge.
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..?Quick Reference: What do I do if my child…..?
Breaks or vandalizes
school equipment or
another student's property
Loses a library book
Loses something
Is absent from school
Is late for school
Has a change of
contact details
Has a change of routine
E.g.: a different person
collecting your child –
travelling home with
someone else – going to a
friend's house after
school.
If it is deemed by the Head as deliberate, then the school will
issue a written note demanding payment to the parents.
Inform the school librarian and replace the book.
1. First ask your child to thoroughly check the classroom
2. Within one week, go to the school reception and give a
description of the missing item
3. After one week, make an appointment to see Mr. Rajesh
Mistry, (DGM -Admin), and then go to his/her office to
check the lost property store.
1. Call the school reception and leave the message for the
class teacher / or email to the class teacher.
2. Send a written note explaining the absence when your
child returns to school
1. Your child, accompanied by an adult, should go directly to
inform the school reception.
2. he student will be sent to the class and the parent needs to
meet the HOD
Inform the class teacher immediately through an email.
Inform your child's class teacher in writing in their School
Diary or in a letter.
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..?Is going to a friend's house
after school
Has a new driver/ayah
Feels sick/ Is sick
Feels sick but wants to
come to school
Forgets their packed
lunch one day
Leaves for holiday and
would like to have extra
work
Has something stolen
Inform your child's class teacher and the Bus Coordinator in
writing in their School Diary or in a letter, in advance.
1. Inform your child's class teacher.
2. Send an ID proof to Reception and the new driver/ayah's
name for and ID card to be issued.
1. Try to convince the student to rest at home.
2. If the student still insists, call the school reception, to
inform the class teacher
1. Keep your child at home. Take appropriate action
2. Inform the class teacher through email.
The student will have a school lunch – and the parents must
then reimburse the school's lunch provider.
It is not the policy to set work for students who take
holidays outside the published scheduled holidays
Inform the class teacher immediately
Conclusion
The many regulations and procedures printed in this booklet are presented so that our
students and their parents will know what is expected of them and can form correct attitudes
and practice appropriate behaviour. These guidelines and regulations are intended to help
student develop habits of responsibility, initiative, self-restraint and self-discipline. Thank
you for taking the time to read and to become familiar with the guidelines, rules, and
procedures outlined in this handbook.
Student and parent compliance with these regulations will help to encourage and maintain an
atmosphere that is safe and secure, conducive to learning, and promotes an enjoyable and
educationally rewarding experience for each NIS student.
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NIS is not just a school, it is a way of life - a life full of growth,
excitement, promises, challenges and adventure. It endows one with
the attitude, attributes, the skills and the social traits to care for self,
others and the environment which aims to make one a complete
person. When all these come together, a sense of pride is instilled
amongst one - the pride of being self-sufficient, skillful, focused,
accepting, perseverant and much more, so that wherever one goes, one
carries this pride!!
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Nahar International School is located at Nahar Amrit Shakti, Chandivali Farm
Road, off Saki Vihar Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400072.
Contact: 022 28475511 and 28475522;
Ms. Sabina Roy - EYFS - [email protected]
Ms. Anjali Balan - Primary Head - [email protected]