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Pollocks School : Dwarakanagar, Tel : 2754772, 2750303

Pollocks School : Rly. New Colony, Tel : 2540309

Pollocks Nursery : Behind Srikanya Theatre, Rly New Colony, Tel : 2516456

Pollocks Primary School : Madhuranagar, Behind BVK College, Tel : 2740968

Pollocks Little Scholars : Madhuranagar Main Road, Tel : 2750000

Pollocks Lotus : Double Road, MVP Colony, Tel : 2750001, 2726000

Dear Parent,Processes like Continuous Comprehensive Education (CCE) and Learning Evaluation Process (LEP) help us to identify the core strengths and weaknesses to

prioritize our goals and work on them. Our entire Pollocks team will work towards achieving these goals and we appreciate the support of all our Parents on this.

Our areas of work and focus in the coming years will be increasing academic competence and performance, continuing to work on teacher quality and appraisal,

putting better efforts on increasing students motivation, students behavior and igniting the joy of learning in them.

Today, I have an important message to be delivered, to my Teachers and Parents……..

It is hightime. We have to shift our equations. The world of classroom and of learning has undergone both visible and invisible challenges. The process of

learning, what we learn and how we learn is changing everyday. We live in new realities and emerging trends - knowledge explosion, increase in parental

involvement, teachers attention, government policies and interference, change in society and family structures, digital explosion …… With these visible challenges

have come the more subtle ones, the creep up on us and take hold of our lives before we are completely aware of them. The way we talk, think and interact and

in the way we imagine our World has changed a lot. We need to accept certain shifts as - Change is always inevitable.

Even in terms of discipline, we need a paradigm shift from an authoritative environment to a democratic and collaborative atmosphere.

We need to constantly remember that only if we make shift in our thinking, our expectations will match the outcome to face the future challenges. - Sandeep Chitra, Principal.

Dear Parent,

“The whole world has been created by the process of our thinking. So we can’t bring

about days without changing our thinking or our methods and Education is the only

powerful weapon by which we can change the world today.”

Government changes the policies constantly. Adopting changes depends on our

flexibility and our quest for bigger possibilities in life. If children are more receptive to

changes than we all are. One of the most positive and welcome approach to changes

is relating to syllabus of upper primary, LEP Model and their evaluation system. By

concentrating on Projects and attendance there is a considerable focus on the overall

personality development of the child whether marks oriented Report cards as you are

aware of the new grade system for SSC is another step towards this.

Pollocks has been embrassing its motto and adopting these changes from their Kindergarten level for example

Pupils Activity, Project work, Picture comprehension, Worksheet as a part of our curriculum which Government

has introduced now. So, it has become a very smooth transition for all the Pollocks Students reinforcing the fact

that, we aim at Education for life, understanding and adopting these changes will be reflected in your child’s

performance and their receptivity. Competance and clarity are essential for every child’s healthy future.

Vice-Principal’s MESSAGE

Recognised by Govt. of A.P

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We proudly say that we have more than

10 years of association with POLLOCKS

SCHOOL. In addition to our child B.V.S.

GANESH who is completing his 8th

standard this academic year, our

children Kum. Mohana Sree (B.Tech) and Kum. Bhavan Sree (BDS) had successfully

completed their education at POLLOCKS. The teachers taught my children good

behavior, discipline and other skills which helped my children to built their own career

path. Unlike corporate Schools the fees of the school is very reasonable that a middle

income family can afford to admit their children in POLLOCKS. Under the guidance of

Mrs. Rajini Chitra, Vice-Principal and the efficient team of teachers always closely

monitor each and every student and work for their development. The School

management always values and perceives the Parents feelings in a right way and

solves their issues.

Pattern of Examinations

LIGHTING UP A VILLAGEPARENT’s

SPEAK...

ACCOLADES

The journey of Kum. M.D.S. Vathsalya in

Pollocks School.

A brilliant girl whose passion is to prove herself every

time and every where.

1. Stood 1st in 7th Class.

2. Won Prathibha award 4 times consecutively.

3. Stood 2nd in SSC Examination.

4. Secured 82nd rank in EAMCET and added a

feather in the cap.

CCE pattern of studies : CCE is a continuous & comprehensive evaluation. It tests the skills of a child in

such a way as to give the correct picture of the talents of the child. A good teacher can comprehend a child

in various fields helping him or her to improve upon certain spheres and also show them what they are best

at.

Grading system: Grading and reporting are relatively recent phenomena in education.

The grading and reporting on student learning has become a challenge for educators. To develop grading

and reporting practices that provide quality information about student learning requires clear thinking,

careful planning, excellent communication skills, and an over-riding concern for the well-being of students.

Combining these skills with current knowledge on effective practices will surely result in more efficient and

more effective grading and reporting practices.

Various grading and reporting methods are used to: � Communicate the achievement status of students to their parents.

� Provide information to students for self-evaluation.

� Select, identify, or group students for certain educational paths or

programs.

� Provide incentives for students to learn.

� Document students performance to evaluate the effectiveness of

instructional programs.

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“Exercising our rights and domestic policies that are

pursued by our leaders is Patriotism.”

No other Indian song is said to capture the poignancy of a do-or-

die moment, be it in the sporting field or at the frontiers, the way

Jana Gana Mana can.

Jana Gana Mana, composed by Nobel laureate Rabindranath

Tagore and sung for the first time at the Calcutta session of the

Indian National Congress on December 27, 1911, had fired a

nation's patriotism and united it in crisis and triumph for 100

years. On this occasion our students participated in group

singing with different prestigious schools 100 times. It's a moment

of pride remembering the 100-year-old history of the Indian

national anthem that played a key role in unifying a country torn

apart by a bloody partition, nationalist movement and popular

uprisings. It had moved our country to tears during sporting vic-

tories, unfurling of the national flag and cultural and public occa-

sions.

1. Fact-Based quizzes on Mathematics and Sciences.2. Vocabulary Development Programmes like public speaking, debates are

being conducted to develop students language while speaking monitoredby English monitors under the expert guidance of teachers.

3. Special coupons are given to the children as a token of encouragementwho have shown the mark of difference with other students. The coupon willgive an opening to excel himself in different aspects.

4. During the Assembly much learning takes place. Highly creative themepresentations are done by an assigned class. Frequently TEACHERS talk tostudents ont specific topics that add highly interactive sessions to theassembly.

5. ASSEMBLY is the best place for a child to demonstrate hidden talents inacting and dancing.

6. SENSITIVITY BASED THEATER (Teach-Next Digitial Class-rooms)7. Circle time for primary classes.

This Ganesh Chaturthi, we had revived the age-old tradition ofusing Ganesh idols made of natural clay, to save our environ-ment at the same time. Our young sculptors had prepared bio-degradable Ganesh idols made from natural clay. The littlehands molded the clay and shown their artistic skill in creatingthe beautiful ganesha idols.

They distributed the idols to the public at free of cost. The mainobjective of the campaign was to sensitize the general public onenvironmental issues and how Ganesha idols made of plaster ofparis and chemical colours have been polluting the environ-ment.The event was carried out in association with the NGO’slike Vizag Round Table 77 & Rotary Club Vizag Couples.

An amazing workshop was conducted by Ms. Padmaja and CEO of Creya

Foundation for the teachers to match the teaching skills with the present

changed pattern of education system to improve.

� Good inter-personal skills

� An interest in dealing with hands-on activities and a passion to learn

and work with children.

� Outgoing, presentable and energetic person.

� Able to work flexibly throughout the week to include evenings or

weekends when necessary.

Workshop for TeachersI - X std.

Marks Grade Grade Point

92 - 100 A1 10

83 - 91 A2 9

75 - 82 B1 8

67 - 74 B2 7

63 - 66 C1 6

51 - 58 C2 5

43 - 50 D1 4

35- 42 D2 3

34 - below E -

*GPA is average of subject wise grade point

We take privilege to announce that we have taken a step

forward in Andhra Pradesh to light two villages in Araku

with solar energy which is even Eco-friendly in

collaboration with Sanskriti.

We want to continue this programme by raising funds

and open the door for them to step forward into the

modern world of technology. We expect you all to come

forward and become the part of the great deed,

adopting a village by bringing smiles and prove that an

action speaks louder than 10,000 examples.

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Man is fundamentally, a thinking being busy in

inventions, innovations and discoveries. Yet, he

aspires for recreation through hobbies. Playing or

viewing a cricket match has become universally

as the hobby. Youngsters almost worship the

famous cricketers. If one gets a chance to

welcome them its highly thrilling ! That is what had

actually happened to me and my students when India and New

Zealand teams came to Visakhapatnam to play a T-20 match.

Enthused by this prospect, we reached the airport much in advance

and enjoyed the crowds as they arrived. As the plane touched the

ground the welcome of shouts reached the sky. It was a grand

celebration with smile on faces, cheering slogans in full throated

voice and hands in welcome postures. We reached the spot where

the cricket heroes were standing. To our greatest delight, it was an

unforgettable experience in life to see the World cup Cricketers and

my school kids on the both sides equally happy and eagerly wait-

ing for the ensuring match on the following day. GLORY TO

CRICKET AND ITS FAVOURITES.P. Krishna Kumari

Dept. of English

It was 5th of Sept., a

memorable day in my life that

can be written with a green

pen. It might not be the same

for others but the day when my

goal, ambition, passion, took

shape of M.S. Dhoni and stood

infront of us. It was the day my

dream came true when I got an

opportunity to invite the India &

New Zealand Cricket Teams &

and garland both the team

Captains M.S. Dhoni (India),

Roos Taylor (New Zealand).

The moment of exicitement and

joy have no boundaries, when I

could find the stars in the mid-

dle of the day.

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MEETING THE STARS

“Science is an imaginative

adventure of the mind seeking

truth in a world of mystery.”

Sir Cyril Herman Hinshelwood

Science & Communication was not easy

but it was a learning experience. The main

idea behind the Science Express was to

promote the importance of science

amongst youth.

Science Express, a train that was started

on November 30, 2008, featured over 300

large format science-related visuals, 150

video clips explaining different scientific

phenomena and multimedia exhibits. The

16-coach train has thus so far travelled a

distance of 17,000 km.

We wanted the students to be a part of a

scientific environment, and our students

participated with great enthusiasm explor-

ing the facts and enjoyed in clarifying their

queries on various aspects in a new

method by just pressing a button.

The exhibition also showcased various

aspects of climate change, water, energy

conservation, environment and helped the

children in developing eco-friendliness.

'It was a lifetime experience on the train

and we loved educating the curious

students. Science communication was not

easy but it was a learning experience,'

The City of Destiny, which was tagged as 'Goa of the East Coast', had become a venue for hosting the International T20 Cricket match once again.

Our children felt blessed and their joy knew no boundaries while inviting both the Cricket teams. The Indian and New Zealand Cricket teams arrived on Wednesday 5th Sept for their first T-20 Match on Saturday

7th Sept. which saw the comeback of Yuvraj Singh after battling a mighty cancer.

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'Rakhi' is a special occasion to celebrate the

emotional bonding by tying a holy thread

around the wrist. This thread, which pulsates

with sisterly love and sublime sentiments, is

rightly called the 'Rakhi'. It means 'a bond of

protection', and Raksha Bandhan signifies

that the bond must protect the weak from all

that's evil. Our students extended their hands

to tie the strings of bonds not only to their

brothers but also to the people who are left behind. Rituals like Rakhi, there

is no doubt, help ease out various societal strains, induce fellow-feeling,

open up channels of expression, give us an opportunity to rework on our

role as human beings and, most importantly,

bring joy in our lives.

"May all be happy,

May all be free from ills.

May all behold only the good,

May none be in distress."

This has always been the idea

of an ideal Hindu Society.

Newspapers are the world's mirrors.

- James Ellis The theme behind introduc-

ing news paper reading in

class-rooms, is to develop

the Language skills for their

extensive sessions on vocab-

ulary enrichment and creative

writing. The students will have

a fun time with a new intro-

duction of amusing modules

including palindromes and fun with spellings - a module which

has been designed exclusively for class VI students to acquaint

them with basic phonetics.

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AIESEC; pronounced ("aie-sek") is a global youth

organization that develops leadership capabilities through

their internal leadership programs and engages students and

graduates in international student exchange and internship

programmes. AIESEC identifies itself as "the international

platform for young people to explore and develop their lead-

ership potential." AIESEC also runs an international exchange

programme that enables over 16,000 students and recent

graduates the opportunity to live and intern in another coun-

try." Our Pollocks champions had grabbed and utilized the

opportunity and participated in many events conducted by

them. They learnt many steps to save our environment and

learnt many leadership qualities under their guidance.

A Tribute to our Founder

Late Mrs. Vijayalakshmi ChitraEnhancement of

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Academic & Co-curricular Activities Extra Curricular Activities

Celebrations are an important part of people's

lives in cultures all around the world. Teaching

about celebrations can help students learn

about different cultures as well as understand

more about the way different families celebrate

events. As a part of this we have taken an

initiative to inculcate the habit of respecting the

parents as their first teacher by felicitating the

parents and grandparents of our students who

served the society as a teacher or headmaster.

Teachers’ Day is celebrated on 5th Sept. with

great energy and enthusiasm. Ever since the

importance of teachers has been recognized by

the management, by adopting the

"Recommendation concerning the status of

teachers", Teacher's Day is being celebrated

annually. This includes celebrations to honor the

teachers for their special contribution in a

particular field.

Teachers’ DayCelebrations

Independence day celebration: As the colours of the day unfolded, the students of our School celebrated our Country’s 66th Independence day with

a unique programme at Police Grounds & School premises which were witnessed by the various dignitaries of our State Govt, Managements, Staff

and Students.

The message given by our honourable Principal, the enthused patriotic song sung by the students, and the energetic dance performed by the stu-

dents reminded the gathering, the supreme sacrifices made by our freedom fighters and left everyone spell bound.

The celebration concluded with a School anthem as a mark of respect to the abode of learning.

A recent study found that

music trains the brain for

higher forms of thinking.

Second graders who were

given music lessons scored

27% higher on proportional mathematic and fractions tests than chil-

dren who received no special instruction. It is an art form, as we all

are emotional beings and every child requires an artistic outlet.

Music may be a child's vehicle of expression. To make sure the

importance of music we introduced music in our regular curriculum

and our children have banged the bell of victory in many competi-

tions conducted by Symphony Music Academy.

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“Those who educate children well are more to be honoured than parents,

for these only gave life, those have shaped their lives”

Counselling Cell - our goal is to

make our students face any kind of

situation smartly with confidence

and reach their desired destination.

As a part this programme, we

sought the help of professionals to

guide our students with more

techniques.

Through Counselling a student can win,

� Concentration abilities.

� Comes out of the shell and matches the steps in rhythm with

other fellow students.

� Mobilizes himself in the desired way.

� "Guidance through counselling helps to build confidence

and to empower individuals as well as making people aware

of learning and promotes the balance of life and work.

COUNSELLING CELL

Pollocks Primary School- Behind BVK, Madhuranagar

Pollocks Little Scholars- Madhuranagar

Pollocks School- Dwarakanagar

Pollocks Lotus- MVP Colony

Pollocks School- Rly. New Colony

Pollocks Nursery

- Behind Srikanya

HRIDAY - SHAN (Health Related Information Dissemination

Amongst Youth - Student Health Action Network) is a

voluntary organisation of healthy professionals and social

scientists, engaged in activities aiming to promote health

awareness and informed health activism among School

students.

HRIDAY SHAN

'Mini Food Show lets students, administrators try foods before adding

them to the menu'

The food exhibition helped us to discover how to create

new healthy recipes with little difference in mixing of ingredients. We

gained a deeper understanding of the relationships between

ingredients, their formulations, and their applications successfully,

developing healthy food products. Our teachers conducted a food

exhibition, explained the nutritional values, shared the ideas with

children- taught less and learnt more through this programme which

has given an opening new tastes of a healthy life.

FOOD EXHIBITION

We consider, competition as a development process and

encouragement of excellence amongst students country who

are the future leaders of this great nation. Quiz seeks to encour-

age the growth and development of general knowledge as an

important life skill amongst slow learners. The spin-off is for

learners is that they are given the opportunity at school level to

actively engage in the world around them through critical dis-

cussion and debate. The questions set by different organiza-

tions like Bournvita, Vodafone are generally of relevance to their

lives and experiences and the themes reflect the broader social,

cultural and political diversity that characterizes our society. Our

students explored the specific

issues/concerns to global

issues and understood the

concept of the "global village".

They stood as examples and

added a feather to our cap.

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We offer a multitude of extracurricular activities, including art, music, sports etc. Helping the child to find and pursue his/her passions

which would help in becoming an all-rounded and satisfied adult, We consider the effects of extracurricular activities on the student

to find a balance between activities and leisure time.

Research shows that participating in extra-curricular activities actually increases the livelihood of achieving higher grades, probably

because students who participate in extracurricular activities are more likely to be responsible and use their time wisely. While the type

of extra-curricular activity can matter, altogether extra curricular activities have a positive effect on students academic performance.

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Blood Camp: Our 2006 batch alumni have come out with a great

idea to serve our Society regularly with a professional and

academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and

wellbeing of an individual, group, or community by intervening

through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice,

and teaching on behalf of those affected with poverty or any real

or perceived social injustices and violations of their human rights.

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to appreciate a teacher through a student which is a

wonderful opportunity to show their gratitude to their

teachers. Amongst 120 schools, our student Kum.

Meghana of X std. got the chance to felicitate her

teacher Mr. Ch. Kishore. She said “Many teachers

work long hours, dedicating their days to provide

children with quality education, but some teachers

like Kishore sir go far beyond expectations. These

are teachers who work with a difficult student, giving

the encouragement that she needs to learn and

improve her grades.” She expressed her gratitude

for her teacher, a thank you through this

competition.

SCIENCE IN ASSEMBLYSCIENCE IN ASSEMBLY

Science experiments create innovative thinking and blend education and

fun. These impart and inculcate the technological thinking & knowledge. We

started a process of demonstrating the experiments relating with the science

of day to day life during the School assembly so that the child could see

understand and develop the inquisitive nature towards the things that are

happening around them. A student is able to explore different branches of

science including chemistry, biology, physics by conducting various

experiments.

Science experiments help students to learn the practical aspects of science

in day to day life. Students generally enjoy doing things practically because

theoretical learning sometimes becomes very common. These help the

students to feel whatever they are performing and help them to grasp the

concerned topic quickly. Really, it is great fun for children who use science

experiments in their learning process. They are designed in a playful and

attractive manner so that the kids can enjoy doing them.

Independence day Celebrations

Competitions

The powerful role of music in human experience is indisputable. Throughout

history, daily musical experiences have included children's play songs.

People love music and use it on a regular basis to relax, to entertain, to

exercise, to socialize, and to share their tastes and experiences. Music is

thus a powerful way to bring people together.. Music has a special

capacity to reinforce the social group; to create a sense of shared experi-

ence in which relationships are strengthened. At the same time, music can

be deeply personal, stimulating strong individual emotions and memories a

familiar piece of music can trigger a memory and immediately take us back

to a particular moment..

A key aspect of daily music-making is its extraordinary potential for self-expression and

creativity. With just a voice or a pursed pair of lips, an individual can experiment with ideas, try

out new sounds and begin to compose. The incredible diversity of music from around the globe

and across different periods of history is a tribute to such human creativity and to the way in

which we respond to social conditions and technical constraints. The drive to push

conventional boundaries, and create experiences that are fresh and exciting, has led to

everything from pianos, electric guitars and synthesizers to vast musical works requiring

enormous orchestras and multiple choirs. While humans continue to feel the creative urge to

express themselves musically, music research will afford valuable insights into the nature of the

human condition and its relationship with society.

ROCK BAND WITH VALUES FOR LIFE