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School Improvement Plan

for the 2019-’20 session

Compiled on May 25, 2019

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Aims of the Kids ‘R’ Kids School Improvement Plan

The KRK School Improvement Plan is a development plan

to continue raising the achievements of all learners and

maintaining high standards.

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We aim to develop a love for learning in our students.

We have three areas for further development.

S1. To develop creative opportunities for staff and children

S2. To enable children to develop personally

S3. To move towards international standards of achievement. The CBSE board this year has made Chandigarh the centre for PISA (Programme for

International Student Assessment) 2021 testing. This city will represent all of India as the hub of good education. CBSE seeks to develop a

module here that can be incorporated in other states. Our school must move towards new standards of achievement.

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Strategic Development Plan

Targets Action to achieve

S1 To develop Creative

Opportunities for Staff and

Children

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To provide ample opportunities for professional development to staff by attending

workshops organized by the Chandigarh Administration for PISA.

To provide ample opportunities for professional development to staff by attending

workshops organized by the British Council.

S2 To enable children to

develop personally.

S2

Monitor group activities to develop collaboration, creativity and

opportunities for expression.

To provide ample opportunities to students to participate in

interschool competitions in sports and academics.

To keep reviewing the teaching and learning process and the curriculum.

S3 To move towards

international standards of

achievement.

S3

To conduct workshops for teachers and students regarding PISA testing.

To provide practice material based on international curriculums.

To give students global exposure helping them to become global citizens.

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CURRICULUM

IMPROVEMENT TARGETS

2019-’20

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CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT TARGET 1

Objective Action Monitoring / Evaluation

To encourage

independent

thinking and

self-directed

learning in a

child-centered

environment.

Display of work

samples

Screening process

folios

Uploaded photos and

videos on the parent

faculty link

Effective, child-

centered lesson plans

Pre-Primary classes (Play

Level I, Play Level II, KG)

Primary classes

(I-V)

Middle School classes

(VI–VIII)

• Application of

knowledge to real life

situations

• Sensory play

• Literacy and Numeracy

Games, hands-on

exposure

• Improving self

expression

• Integrated approach by

using Science in Literacy

and Numeracy

• Role Play – script

developed by children

• Enhancing thinking and

speaking skills

• Web word

• Mind Mapping

• Flow charts

• Develop self-

assessment

opportunities

• Declamations

• Experiential learning

SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ Children work within an effective literacy learning environment.

➢ More creativity visible in classrooms

➢ Teachers planning lessons with children’s strengths in mind

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To inspire in

each student

a love for

nature and

appreciation

of the

environment

➢ Planting of seasonal flowers throughout the year to develop an appreciation for the diversity in nature,

variation in size, shape and colour of plants and an understanding of all that can grow in the climate of

Chandigarh.

➢ The labeling of flowers to help children understand names, syllables, pronunciation.

➢ Outdoor classroom and special areas earmarked for activities involving nature.

➢ Understanding of nature through interactive e-books.

➢ Exploration of what all the earth provides us through the study of –

• Medicinal herbs

• Diversity in the environment in a particular perimeter with magnifying glass

• Leaf rubbings, nature collages, sorting and sequencing of items collected from the environment

• Awareness of what comes from where

• Trees – their width, produce, who lives in them, seasonal change, tree parts, work of an arborist,

study of age by counting the rings inside the trunk

• Germination in plants

• Landscape painting

• Calculation of the life of a stone

• Development of a botanical garden. Apparatus showing soil and the growth of roots

➢ Conservation of water and nature through slogan writing, poster making, drawing competitions, nature

walks.

➢ Composting system which converts from wet waste to manure.

➢ Composting system which converts all garden waste to manure.

➢ Rainwater harvesting system

➢ Rooftop Solar power generation

➢ Discourage the use of plastics that are not food grade along with thermocol.

Recycling and

composting routines

Importance to seasonal

public health, checking

and reporting of water

logging where

mosquitoes could be

present in the premises

Consulting apps for

checking the quality of

air (AQI- Air Quality

Index) in Chandigarh

Children more

conscious of their

carbon footprint

Minimize the

consumption of use and

throw plastics, aluminum

foil. To use more food

grade stainless steel,

cloth. SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ Active role in caring for the immediate environment

➢ Understanding conservation

➢ Learn ways to take care of and value creatures and plants

➢ Reading corners contain stimulating books

➢ Vocabulary and spelling standards are raised

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To provide

learning

experiences that

develop skills

promoting self-

discipline,

effective

problem-

solving,

perseverance

and excellence

in education

➢ Introduction of ASSET testing which tests our students’ abilities individually, ranks them vis-à-vis other

schools and provides remedial measures.

➢ Introduction of Making and Tinkering Lab

➢ All new classroom staff attended training in ICT- smart board operation and usage of the digital cameras

➢ Homework uploaded online everyday in the parent teacher communication software – Schoolpad

➢ Training for School Cinema and English Language Lab and Mathematics Lab

➢ Middle School students assembling presentations for fellow students and teachers.

➢ Teaching the curriculum through the performing and visual arts –

• Art and Craft studio

• Piano studio, recorder, guitar

• Multimedia hall

➢ Weekly visits to the school library. Books are bar-coded and are issued/returned electronically. Six new

cupboards have been built to house books and other reading material. New counter for librarian.

New books are added every month.

➢ Equipment promoting learning through physical activity, five (5) table tennis tables, three chess tables,

grounds illuminated for late evening games. A cricket practice pitch has been added.

➢ Teamwork and sportsman-like conduct is encouraged

➢ Collaboration and group presentations on problems faced by the modern Indian diaspora

➢ Survey of economic factors influencing life in Chandigarh – weekly local markets, mall demographics

➢ Case studies for problem-solving

➢ More field trips to places of educational interest

➢ Awareness workshops on Cybercrime and child abuse

➢ Improvements have been made in the progress reports based on more experiential learning and holistic

development.

Regular checking of the

use of the smartboards

Evaluation reports on

school e-mail id from

outsourced programs

Regular school

assemblies being held

Appreciation

certificates issued by

certain programs

SUCCESS CRITERIA

* Results from ASSET test * Positive appraisal from parents

* Children are using software to support learning intentions * Children can articulate self-discipline strategies

* Best teaching and learning strategies developed * Improvement in reading standards

* New assessment opportunities developed * A range of artistic experiences

* New skills inculcated * A range of new experiences undertaken

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To empower

children by

respecting

their choices

and

contributions

to the

augmentation

of the

curriculum.

Discussions and

interactions about

methods adopted and

the purpose behind a

project

Confident speakers

Vivid and meaningful

displays

➢ Introduction of French to classes V and VI

➢ Providing leadership roles to children

➢ Presenting real case studies or real life challenges to children to elicit a response

➢ Flexible time allowed to explore and question

➢ Choices in project work

➢ Self-expression through Journal writing and presentations

➢ Talk about favourites

➢ Ask frequently, ‘What do you wonder about?’

➢ Choice of musical instrument to play -

• Piano studio, keyboard, recorder, guitar, shakers, bells, harmonium, tambourines and

drums

➢ Freedom of speech and expression through presentations/performances in the Multipurpose hall

➢ Declamations, Debates, Show ‘N’ Tell, Recitations, Celebrations, Street Play, Dance, various

kinds of songs and skits, Drama, Election Campaigns

SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ More opportunities for self-expression leading to more self-esteem and confidence

➢ Discovery of self and own view points

➢ Child crafted bulletin board displays

➢ Students come forward to enthusiastically participate in events and ask for more responsibilities

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To foster self-

esteem

through

positive

learning

experiences

with peers and

adults.

➢ Community services

➢ Anapana Meditation

➢ Workshops for good parenting

➢ Community helpers interactions and talks

➢ Group discussions with peers, group projects and sharing responsibilities

➢ Buddy system for weaker students and new teachers

➢ Peer teaching

➢ Peer counseling

Better understanding of

social, moral, spiritual and

cultural issues

Empathy for others in the

community

Enhancement in emotional

intelligence

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To encourage

the application

of knowledge by

incorporating

Higher Order

Thinking

operations.

Higher Order Thinking Skills are encouraged in every lesson as teachers give instances in each lesson

plan about where the concept learned would be applied to real life situations. In addition to the lessons,

the following are provided in the premises:

• School Cinema – an outsourced program which provides age-appropriate movies about Moral

duties and responsibilities in society and general awareness

• Funtoot – an outsourced program designed to bring mathematical reasoning to the individual

user through the solution of age-appropriate mathematical problems. The program adapts to the

ability of the child.

• Helen O’ Grady – a UK-based outsourced edudrama course which through role play brings out

individual abilities and expressions using pre-determined high standard script and song.

• Stem & Robotics Lab through RoboGenius Academy – an outsourced program applying

mathematical and scientific skills to the building of robots and models.

• Making and Tinkering Lab with assessment of projects

• Research and experimentation on projects using the collection and application of data

• Science Lab for research and experimentation

• HOT questions based on PISA testing introduced in higher classes for mathematics, science and

reading

• Introduction of a general awareness programme called ‘Without Walls’

Incharge and

Coordinators review the

content of all of the

outsourced programs to

ensure that the

following are being

presented:

multi-cultural

education, citizenship,

respective themes and

topics are being

covered at the same

time along with the

curriculum

SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ Pupils’ personal development augmented

➢ Improved learning opportunities and vocabulary

➢ Improved imagination and inquisitiveness

➢ Development of technical skills linking to latest technology

➢ Large and small motor skill development and synchronization

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To promote on-

going parent,

staff and child

communication.

Parent-teacher-student communication is valued and maintained through these:

• Student Handbook

• The Buzz newsletter

• Schoolpad – parent faculty link software

• Parent Teacher Conferences

• Social Media

Improvements have been made in the progress reports based on more experiential learning and holistic

development.

Parents can visit a teacher any day of the week after 12:00noon after seeking a prior appointment.

Monitoring of

continuous progress

possible

Parents are more aware,

involved and quick to

find solutions

Cultural and social

awareness through

messages with creatives

SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ Parents appreciative of delivery of information quickly

➢ Parental response improved and positive

➢ Visual record of activities that can be easily accessed

To promote staff well-being:

• Lunch is being provided to the teaching, non-teaching and support staff from this academic session.

• A covered area developed in the front of the building for shade.

• Log books and teacher’s diaries have been introduced to ensure smooth functioning of the school day.

• The guidance counselor’s services are open to the staff.

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EXPENDITURE

PLAN

2019-’20

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The facilities in the school were upgraded after permission to add two new floors and a

multipurpose hall were obtained according to the new floor-to-area ratio as

recommended by the Estate Office, Chandigarh.

A Making and Tinkering Lab, a Science Lab, an English Lab, Mathematics Lab were

added.

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INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT EXPENSES

Objective 1 Action – purchase and implementation Cost

To encourage

independent

thinking and self-

directed learning in

a child-centered

environment.

Purchase of children’s reading books 25000 INR

ASSET testing 68644 INR

Making and Tinkering Lab – furniture, 3-D printer, rolling display, tinkering tools, projector 5,00,000 INR

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To inspire in

each student a

love for nature

and

appreciation of

the

environment

To install steel fencing across the front of the building to distinctively prevent and control the visitors

from entering the main school premises

2,50,000 INR

Development of natural area space outdoors 1,60,000 INR

Development of botanical garden 41000 INR

Installing rubber tiles on floor of play area 2,50,000 INR

Artificial turf and multi play area in grounds (proposed expenditure) 90,00,000 INR

Canopy to provide shade in outdoor area in front of the building (Phase 1) 3,50,000 INR

Rooftop solar power generation system on a build, operate, transfer (BOT) basis by Candi Solar

Laying floor tiles for parking on the left hand side of the building 3,00,000 INR

Laying asphalt and sealing of front parking area 75000 INR

Waterproofing of basement – floor and walls 64022 INR

Waterproofing of drains and manholes 69100 INR

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To provide

learning

experiences that

develop skills

promoting self-

discipline,

effective

problem-

solving,

perseverance

and excellence

in education

School Cinema 63000 INR

Cricket practice pitch (concrete and clay) 3,50,000 INR

Physical education equipment – 3 chess tables with two chess boards installed in each 55000 INR

Mathematics Lab 1,00,000 INR

English Lab 2,00,000 INR

Science Lab

Without Walls 35400 INR per month

(approx.)

Funtoot 12350 INR per month

Stem & Robotics

Making and Tinkering 28320 INR per month

(approx.)

Advertisements for admission and hiring 1,60,000 INR

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To promote on-

going parent,

staff and child

communication.

Schoolpad

10,618.60 INR per month

Mpro Hub Creatives 20,000 INR per month

Public Relations agency for advertisements and public relations with newspapers 15,000 INR per month

Printed boards and signage 2,00,000 INR

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ACTION PLAN

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FINANCE

TARGET ACTION LEAD PERSON TIME of the YEAR

1 Monitor budget Administrator Rolling/ongoing

2 Utilization of budget Principal, Administrator Academic session

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PLANNING FOR THE SESSION


1 Review curriculum and make

changes for coming session

Principal,

Incharge, Coordinators,

teaching staff

November, December

2019

2 Selection of prescribed books Principal,


teaching staff

January 2020

3 Review of teaching and

learning practices

Principal,


teaching staff

January, February

2020

4 Review of behavior and

discipline

Principal,


teaching staff

March 2020

5 Selection of outsourced

services

Principal,


teaching staff

March, April 2020

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HEALTH, SAFETY and PREMISES


1 Health and safety check


First Aid Incharge

Ongoing

2 Child protection Incharge, Coordinators,

teachers

Ongoing

3 Security


teachers, security guards

Ongoing

4 School grounds Physical education head Ongoing

5 Hygiene

Coordinators, teachers,

support staff

Ongoing

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PERSONNEL


1 Performance Management:

• Incharge

• Coordinators

• Teachers

• Office staff

Rolling

2 Staff Augmentation Plan Principal, Incharge,

Coordinators

January, 2020

3 Staff induction and staff

advancement policy

Principal, Incharge,

Coordinators

February, March 2020

Rolling

4 Salary policy Principal, Administrator March 2020

5 Staff appointments

Principal, Incharge,

Coordinators

Ongoing

6 Needs analysis training July 2020

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PUBLIC RELATIONS


1 Policies, brochures:

• Admissions policy

• School brochure

• Advertisements

• School news

Principal November 2019

2 Calendar events, 2019-’20 :

• Baisakhi

• Seminar on cyber crime for children

• Vision check-up camp

• Workshop on child abuse

• Mother’s Day

• Labour Day

• Tagore Appreciation Day

• Annual Programme (classes V-VIII)

• National Library Day

• August Morning

• Annual Programme (Play Level II & K.G)

• Helen O’Grady Mid Term Presentation

• Teacher’s Day

• Hindi Diwas

• Annual Programme (Play Class, Play Level I & class I)

• Dussehra & Diwali Celebrations

• Halloween Day

• Annual Programme (classes II-IV)

• Soccer Carnival

• Pre-Primary Sports Day

• Christmas Carnival

• Sports Day (classes I-VIII)

• Republic Day Celebrations

• Cross Country

• Interact – Showcase of work done in different subjects

• Helen O’Grady Final Presentation

April, 2019

April, 2019

April, 2019

April, 2019

May, 2019

May, 2019

May, 2019

July, 2019

August, 2019

August, 2019

August, 2019

September, 2019

October, 2019

October, 2019

October, 2019

October, 2019

November, 2019

December, 2019

December, 2019

January, 2019

February, 2019

February, 2019

February, 2019

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