FAQs
7:30 am to 2:30 pm (Grade V to XII)
9:30 am to 4:00 pm (Jr. KG to Grade IV)
Arrival time is delayed by 30 minutes for three months in December, January & February due to winter. (Notifications are sent out to parents to inform the exact dates.)
35 students per class
The school is affiliated with CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi) It conducts two major examinations, ICSE for Std. X & ISC for Std. XII.
Short Break for snacks (10 minutes) and long break for lunch (40 minutes).
Sports activities are integral part of the daily routine at SGVP. It is conducted between 1:30 to 2:30 pm for grade 5 to 12 and between 3:00 to 4:00 pm for grade 1 to 4. For more information on Sports at SGVP, please visit the Sports section here.
Yes, the remedial classes are conducted for the students with below average academic performance during sports activity time as and when required.
For admission in Jr. KG, the child should have completed 3 years and 6 months as on 31st May in the year in which they are seeking admission. Accordingly the age should be calculated for admission in corresponding grades.
Yes, French is taught as a foreign language. It is an option for 3rd language besides Sanskrit and Gujarati from Grade IV to X.
We appreciate written communication through student diary or through email to the official email id of the school (admin@sgvp.org). Parents may come and meet the teachers personally with prior appointment during activity time or during PTM.
The school diary acts as a communication bridge between school and parents. It also contains all important information like the School rules, General Information, Code of Conduct for Students, Disciplinary measures, Time schedule for the examination and other activities & celebrations etc.
The parents can send the request for leave for a day or two can be sent through the student diary in writing in case of Day Scholars and through an email to academics@sgvp.org in case of Hostel students. Application for leave must be supported with required document and approved by the Principal in advance, for more than 3 days or in case of medical reason.
"The academic session begins for Jr. KG to Grade VIII & XI, in the month of June and for Grades IX, X & XII, from 1st April every year.
Annual Examination will be conducted in the month of April (for Jr KG to Grade VII) and in the month of March (for Grade VIII to XII)."
The school does have any transportation of its own. There is a separate SGVP Transport Department being managed by the trust to provide bus transport to school children. It’s optional and buses ply on pre-decided pick-up points. They charge distance-wise and appoint qualified staff in each route.
"For the next academic session, the admission process usually starts in the month of October/November, immediately after the Diwali vacation. Opening of admissions for a particular Grade depends on the availability of seats.
Admissions for the Academic Session 2019-20 will processed as per the following schedule:
· Jr KG to Grade I - From 15th November to 8th December 2018
· Grade VI & VII - From 10th December to 31st December 2018"
SGVP employment policy doesn’t permit the SGVP teachers to conduct tuition classes for any SGVP students or even at their personal level after school hours.
We serve hygienic and nutritious meals. We don’t provide fast food & soft drinks. Day scholars can opt for lunch if they wish. Hostellers are offered meals 5 times a day.
"As per the guidelines of the CISCE Board, the school conducts 2 Unit tests and 2 Term exams.
(The sequence is - Unit Test I, Half Yearly, Unit Test II & Annual Examination)"
Yes, the school has in-house counsellor to guide the students individually to deal with their academics, emotional and social concerns.
There is a certified Nurse available in the Wellness Centre all times. SGVP Holistic Hospital with full-fledged medical facility is there inside the school campus. The health check up is conducted annually for the students.
Suggested vendors’ details are available in the school website along with the list of prescribed books and stationery. Click here. Parents are free to buy it from any other book store of their choice if they desire so.
The student teacher ratio is 1:14.
Yes, students do participate in tree plantation programme, visit orphanage, old age homes and hospitals to share some time with them and render services appropriate at their level, celebrated Rakshabandhan at Andh Kanya Vidhyalay, actively participating in Bala Janagraha, distributing the fruits and bed sheets to the street dwellers during winter etc.
Students are divided into 4 houses and every fortnight they have a co-curricular activity conducted in the form of Inter House Competition. Preliminary round is conducted at the class level wherein participation of every child is compulsory.
Students can enrol themselves at Dharmajivan hostel from grade VI. Click here for guidelines to take admission in the hostel.
Yes, it's truly a secular school. All national and religious festivals are celebrated here.
Yes, all the staff members hold required academic and professional qualification. Regular training is provided to them to enhance their performance and update themselves with the latest developments in the field of education.
Learning by doing, role play, field trips, technology based learning through smart boards, play way method, projects, models etc. Click here for more details.
"Yes, such sessions are conducted for the students from grade IX onwards by in-house faculties and the School Counsellor. Experts from outside are also invited to address the students from time to time. Click here for more details.
Parent orientation is also conducted for the parents of Grade X every year."
As per the curriculum framework prescribed by the council, different publishers’ books are followed.
We start teaching Hindi from Sr. KG.
We start teaching Hindi from Sr. KG.
No, we don’t consider such reservation during admission process.
"We have Science & Commerce stream for Grade XI & XII. For the details of subjects offered and optional subjects in each stream, click here.
Grade XI students have integrated course wherein along with the syllabus prescribed by the Board, the coaching for preparation of JEE & NEET is also covered."
Yes, Sports being one of our core value, students participate and being winners in a number of Sports Competitions at District, State & National levels. And also participated in various Inter-school competitions and won the medals and trophies.
"· SOF (Grade III to IX)
· Writes Education Indore - Handwriting (Grade II to XII)
· ASSET (Grade III to IX)
· Silver Zone - Hindi (Grade III to IX) & French (Grade VI to X)
· World Genius Search Examination ( Grade I to IX)
· Green Olympiad - TERRI (Grade IV to X)"
Teaching Methodology
Learning is an ongoing intrinsic part of life. We create a self learning environment which encourages and excites the students to explore the horizons of their intellect in various areas of study. The teaching methodology mainly focuses on the following areas:
- Individual understanding and capacity of the child
- Encouraging attitude and temperament in the learner
- Using different learning styles.
- Creating favorable learning environment inside and outside the classroom
- Utilization of technology, multimedia aids and other resources
- Group discussions, debate, brainstorming sessions, role play, questioning techniques, cooperative learning, field visits, projects & seminars.
