The School

Hira Convent School, Bari Mukhani,Bhagat Des Raj Colony, Haldwani, District Nainital, Uttrakhand, India-263139

Preface:

Hira convent school is situated in Haldwani in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is run under the supervision of Hira Convent School Education Society. The school is recognized by the Uttrakhand Government and it is one of the distinguished schools in Uttrakhand. It is fully dedicated to educate the rural poor children of Kumaun Himalaya. Dr. Prem Singh Jina, a renowned scholar and writer is the founder member and always give his proper guidance for its development.

The school is an English medium school and gives education to the children from Nursery class to 8^th standard. At present Mrs. Manju Jina is the principal of the school. She is a dynamic lady and strict administrator. Under her dynamic leadership the school is recognized as one of the best school among the junior standard schools of Uttrakhand.

Foundation: Hira Convent School was founded by Dr. Prem Singh Jina in 19^th Feb. 1991 by noted scholar Dr. Prem Singh Jina who is conferred 2013 National Education Award by Government of India, by Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Higher Education; New Delhi. In 19th Feb. 1991 primary classes were started with only eight students.

Brief History

Hira Convent is a private school. It is run under the supervision of Hira Convent School Education Society, Haldwani . In the beginning Dr. Jina took the responsibility to build the school building and arrange money for staff salary. In 1991 he appointed S.D.Pandey as the principal of the school.

Hira Convent School Education Society:

The Hira Convent Education Society is a Non Government, non- profit, non proprietary, private, educational organization.

School Profile:

Hira Convent School is located at Haldwani the famous mundi of Kumaun Himalaya of Uttrakhand State. It is only 5 km from Haldwani main town and 42 km from Nainital. The school has two buildings each has two stories. The Main building has administration block, library, and principal office. The next building has teaching block.

The school is among the most distinguish member of Uttrakhand government recognized schools.. It is a path breaker in the pursuit of excellence. Its endeavour of integrating quality with quantity is reflected in the pivotal role. it has played an important role to step up the education standard of rural poor children of Kumaun Himalaya. It is an English medium, co-education, secular school provides education from pre- Nursery to class VIII.

Aims and objects:

Hira Convent School provides competitive education environment. It has rich socio-culture atmosphere. The campus of the school believes in the motto of education for life , excellence in education and commitment to a meaningful education are the prime importance. Quality education is provided to each and every child. It trains the children to love education and make it competitive. The digital and debate teaching method is now being gradually introduced in junior section. Later it will be further introduced in higher secondary classes. In this method teacher becomes the group co-coordinator initiating work, nurturing students without the phobia of examinations and homework. Development of oral and written expression is emphasized upon. Home assignments are not a carry-over of class work but oriented towards development of individual talents. Hence, the method of group discussion enabled students to face any kind of challenge in education and develop the high education values. In brief the mains of the school are listed below:

To provide quality education for poor children from different rural areas in the remote parts of Himalayan region (Uttarakhand).
To provide education through modern techniques.
To give moral education in which yoga and games will be included.
To teach students through English medium so that they could able to compete modern challenges and competition.

School Culture:

At present mostly rural children of Uttrakhand State share education challenges on a daily basis. They walk several miles each day which is tiring and sit in an overpopulated classroom. It is difficult for them to receive a quality education, and making it impossible to fully realize their dreams. Despite this fact many school age rural children in Uttrakhand who are enrolled in primary school don’t go to secondary School and very few are able to pursue their aspiration to become teachers, engineers, entrepreneurs etc. Hira Convent School can solve the said problem as it has a group of dedicated teachers who empower each and every child to learn and make a different than the traditional education. In addition time and again guidance of noted scholar Dr. Prem Singh Jina who is conferred 2013 National Education Award by Government of India, by Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Higher Education; New Delhi also helps a great extent.

Besides being committed to academic excellence and providing education for all round development, another special characteristic of Hira Convent School is the appreciation of the worth of the each student. The School is equally committed to the under-represented and less-privileged segments of the population, such as gifted applicants whose parents could not attend school and children with high potential facing difficult financial circumstances.

A major landmark development has been the inclusion of the physically and mentally handicapped children into the mainstream of school life. This contributes to a strong sense of community life, so characteristic of the school. In other words, children belonging to every strata of society are given the opportunity to study here. The school does not in any way, discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, caste or creed, in the implementation of its admission policy.

These qualities have placed Hira Convent School on the forefront in Uttrakhand. There has been a continuity of purpose, underlying the change and growth of the School. Over the years Hira Convent school has steadily reflected a spirit of innovation in response to need, and has broadened its educational mission, by creating an academic environment that fosters close association with some of the top schools in the nation.

Accreditation:
Hira Convent School is recognized by Uttrakhand Government.

Principal:
Highly qualified experienced person is appointed as a principal of the School in order to follow strict administration and rules and regulations. S.D.Pandey was appointed as the first Principal of the School. He served as a Principal of the school from 1991 to 1996.Thereafter Mrs. Manju Jina appointed Principal in 1996. She is still continuing at this post.

Special features:

Hira Convent School provides computer teaching from class 1^st to 8^th standard students.
The school gives incentive and motivation to its bright students by awarding cash and kind award annually.
It gives free education to all students who are selected under R.T.E.
The school makes necessary arrangement for all students from where they could purchase school books and uniforms.
School teachers daily check students’ uniform, nails, teeth and home works so that students can come to school in neat and clean manner.

School timing:

During summer school will open at 7.30 in the morning and will close at 12.30 P.M. In winters it opens at 8 O’clock will close at 1P.M.

School Rules and regulations:

It is essential for all students to carry their class work books and copies according to the time table
Students have to carry their identity cards otherwise they are not be allowed to enter in school campus.
No student is allowed to leave school on short leave, if urgent they have to show their identity cards at the gate, even they are accompanied by parents/guardians.
Every student will have to affix his/her recent photograph, write the right required information, duly signed by the principal at the identity cards
Students who come to school on their own should reach well in time before prayer.
No student is allowed to carry cell phone in school, if any student is found to carry the same he/she has to deposit in the office. Later it will be returned to the parents with Rs.50/-
Students should not be allowed to leave their class at the end of every period unnecessary.
No student is allowed to come in school without uniform.
All students will have to come to school in neat and clean dress.
Girls must tie their hair neatly.
Unnecessary books or magazines, photos etc. are not allowed in school.
Parents/guardians are not allowed to meet teachers during school hours.
All parents/guardians will have to attend parent’s meeting otherwise they have to deposit Rs.50/- to the school office.
Students are not allowed to use school telephone without proper permission.
Students using the school bus will maintain discipline in the bus and they have to come at the allotted bus stand well in time.
School is not allowed any kind of celebration at the campus like birthday or festivals.
Every student will have to take care of school campus environment and no one is allowed to littered school premises with disposable tumblers, papers or polythene bags. If they do so they will be punished.
No student is allowed to pluck flowers or play with plants in the campus.
Students will have to obey their teachers.
Students should respect school property. No student should damage school furniture, write or draw anything on the walls.
Students are not allowed to bring any sharp instruments or any kind of objects which can cause injury to others.
Students should keep their class rooms and school buildings as clean as possible.
Students should always use dustbins for their wastes.
No student is allowed to bring valuable or expensive articles in the school. School administration has no responsibility for such things.

There should be harmony between seniors and juniors in the school. Seniors should treat their juniors with love and affections and juniors show respect to their seniors

School Fee:

Fee only in cash form should be paid at the school counter within stipulated time. Otherwise Rs.50/- per month late fee will be charged.

Fine:

School can charged fine or give punishment to the student if they found:

Writing on the shirts or uniform.
Spitting in or near the school building.
Smoking
Any form of gambling
Use of drugs or intoxicants.
Rude behavior with school staff.
Shouting against school administration or against any school staff.
Use of violence in any form.
Bursting crackers, throwing colour or painting faces anyone within the school campus.
Destructive activities or anti-school activities.
Boycotting the orders, directions and instructions given to them by the school authorities.
Using unfair means during examination.
Disturb the principals and norms of school discipline.
Bunking school/classes.
Misses monthly test.

School uniform:

The School will arrange uniform for students and all students will have to purchase the same according to the instructions of school authority.

School houses:

All students of the school will be divided in four houses i.e. Manjushree, Avalokitesvara , Maitreya and Vajrasattva. In every Saturday and during annual sports tournament students will come to school according to their house dress.

Games and sports:

Games are an integral part of school curriculum. The administration of school always endeavours that more and more students should take part in various games. The school has the proper facility of following games:

Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Kho-kho
kabaddi

Yoga:

The school has yoga classes from class Ist. to 8^th by practicing yoga students get mental relaxation, keep good health and able to develop good personality.

Educational trips and tours:

Every year senior students are taken in education tours to enrich their knowledge about their environment, wild life, and at last but not the least about the country.

Other curriculum activities:

To clean school campus and its neighbor.
To plant trees in and around the school campus.

Parent-teacher interaction:

In every second Saturday of the month school call parent-teacher meeting. In the meeting teachers meet the parents and discuss the progress of their children and give them proper advice for their improvement.

Library:

School has at present about 5000 books of various subjects which included reference books also. Students can use these books after depositing library fee of Rs.50/- per month.

Student strength:

At present Hira convent school provides education to students from pre nursery to 8th standard students. It has 231 students. The details are shown in the following table.

Number of student during 2016-17

Sl .No.	Class	Number
1	Nursery	nil
2	L.K.G.	nil
3	U.K.G.	nil
4	1st	23
5	2nd	25
6	3rd	19
7	4th	20
8	5th	25
9	6th	14
10	7th	11
11	8th	11

Library:

School has at present about 5000 books of various subjects which included reference books also. Students can use these books after depositing library fee of Rs.50/- per month.

Sl .No.	Section (Teaching and non teaching staff)	Number
1	Primary	08
2	Primary	04
3	Transport	01
4	IVth class	02

Morning Assembly:

It is mandatory to all students and teachers to present at the morning assembly. The assembly began with the prayer. The students then presented thought of the day followed by the News. The School teachers according to their turn give some valuable tips to the children. The assembly ended with the National Anthem.

Late arrivals in the school:

The school gate will be closed 5 minutes after the first bell rings.
Late arrivals will be fined Rs.50/-

Achievement:

At present about 20 passed out students of this school are working as engineers in the different multinational companies and 04 students are having jobs in medical departments.

Principal Message:

We have young buds, and it is our duty to give full chance to bloom them in this world without ever robbing their smiles, we should also constantly seek newer ways to ensure them to make their future bright. We know each child have to follow different path for making the career. In order to make them success in making their future life it is the duty of each teacher to help them and radiate all kinds of assistance that prepares them to be creative and innovative. In school we are responsible and as a educators take up on ourselves to create a stimulating environment where young minds are natured to blossom into intelligent, mature and enriched youth. Education is like clean mirror where each child can see and test his or her ability and the knowledge they earned is the most democratic source of power through which they can lead their life peacefully. Hence we must impart quality education to students. We at the Hira Convent School are committed towards preparing skilled, knowledgeable and developed personalities who could continue to inspire the future generations and make us proud for that commendable contribution.

Chairman Message:

As a chairman of Hira Convent School Education society I invite to all well wishers of Hira Convent school to come forward and join the campaign in raising funds for the school in order to provide quality education for poor children from different rural areas in the remote parts of Kumaun Himalayan in Uttarakhand as we all know how important education is and it is our responsibility to provide proper education in bringing up young generations so to become our future citizens of the world to contribute their special talents and expertise.

Chairman Message:

We believe and trust that a successful mission for quality education would sprout out valuable people who can further contribute to the society and future development of human achievements. Remember; keep it concise, yet personal. Ask yourself: if someone stopped reading here would they be ready to make a contribution for making the bright future of poor rural village children of India.

We are looking for sufficient budget for building infrastructure and providing good teaching facilities for Higher Secondary stand. The uniqueness of the School will to impart moral education along with modern scientific education to the students. The pass out students from the school will have mixed character as they will follow their tradition values of their culture & society and to update their knowledge through modern techniques of education system. The school takes care of games and yoga for their physical fitness. In case it turns out to be that our mission isn’t successful, we would like to make sure that the received funds would be utilized for providing quality education through other non-profit educational organizations so as to help the disadvantageous families in order to provide education for their children. As a universal fact we all know that nurturing young generations with proper education can bring many positive changes to any society, our trust lies in shaping a bright future for the individuals and the global society through their contributions. Likewise at this stage we believe that your contribution would indeed be a great help as a part of unanimous vision and future contribution. On behalf of social work and other contributions to the local community and the global society, till date the School has taken many social welfare schemes such as to clean environment, plant trees, to help age old people of the community. Many passed out students of this school at present working as Engineers, Doctors, teachers and other Govt. and Pvt. Jobs of India and contributing their well disciplined knowledge and techniques which they learnt from the school. Since the inception of this vision and acting upon the implementation plan, there have been many local issues and obstacles that have made it a bit difficult to carry forward the vision such as initially bringing awareness of importance of education among the people of rural areas and later coping up with many other commercial educational institutes within the local community but after large amount of efforts poured into making it possible for continuing the vision, it has been quite a journey till date in growing to substantial level.

To face the competition of other well established institutions and simultaneously provide better methods of teaching, we would like to improvise on providing quality teaching staff to introduce unique & new methods of teaching and creative interaction among both the teachers and students.
We understand that though every individual can’t afford to fund our mission and vision, we believe that each individuals little contribution of just sharing and spreading our ideologies would help us in moving forwards to full fill this global vision.

So we would like you to share our idea for this campaign through the big idea of every means of social networking and other sources of global networking