www.pollocks.in [email protected] www.facebook.com/pollocksschool VISAKHAPATNAM 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 POLLOCKS times 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 VILLAGE PARENT’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. POLLOCKS times Archieves “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 monitored by English monitors under the expert guidance of teachers. 3. Special coupons are given to the children as a token of encouragement who have shown the mark of difference with other students. The coupon will give an opening to excel himself in different aspects. 4. During the Assembly much learning takes place. Highly creative theme presentations are done by an assigned class. Frequently TEACHERS talk to students ont specific topics that add highly interactive sessions to the assembly. 5. ASSEMBLY is the best place for a child to demonstrate hidden talents in acting 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 of using 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 little hands molded the clay and shown their artistic skill in creating the beautiful ganesha idols. They distributed the idols to the public at free of cost. The main objective of the campaign was to sensitize the general public on environmental issues and how Ganesha idols made of plaster of paris and chemical colours have been polluting the environ- ment.The event was carried out in association with the NGO’s like 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 Teachers I - 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. Mounika VII-A P Manoj Sai VI D B Sagar Kiran VI D CLASS ROOM UPDATES Principal’s MESSAGE times Young Sculptors POLLOCKS MOTHER INDIA Expressing Gratitude to 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. V. Yaswanth X-B 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. Mrs. Rajini Chitra Vice-Principal Art Gallery “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance”. Art Gallery Archieves SINCE 1966 Glorious Years CMYK CMYK POLLOCKS SCHOOL SINCE 1966 Designmouse 9885974411