Message....

"My message to other educators is that we have to focus on giving the child quality pre-primary and primary education. Once we have built a strong foundation, the child would be equipped to make the right choices not just for themselves but also for the country. Here the principals play a very vital role because they are the ones who implement decisions taken in education. At the same time, principals need to focus on inspiring teachers and ensure that they keep their teams together to inspire the child to be a better human being. He is the role model for everyone and this is a huge responsibility." S. A. Imam Hosp. Mgt. (London) Director

The School

ACS is an unaided English medium, School established by a registered philanthropic society, the Sai Memorial Educational Society, Lucknow. Today it has about 700 students, above 50 staff members and classes from Pre Nursery to class VIII. Aviz Convent School is to be affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi.

Medium of Instruction

Aviz Convent School conducts all its academic activities in English medium only. Apart from being the medium of instruction, English is encouraged at the levels of oration and writing. The students are advised to read the national dailies and magazines, which are made available to them, so as to get in touch with the prevalent structures of the language and be able to improve the level of comprehension and usage.

The Facilities

Aviz Convent School provides the best in modern education. It is housed in a spacious, aesthetically pleasing new building. The infrastructure is comparable to the best elsewhere for the all-round development of the child’s personality, preparing him/her to meet the challenges of the coming times. The school has an ever-growing library with the latest editions of world-class books and well-equipped labs for computer and science subjects, excellent facilities for games and sports exist on the campus itself. For transportation, rickshaws & vans are available. The school has a fully trained teaching staff, which is regularly oriented with the latest teaching techniques to keep up with the growing needs of the time. The school endeavors to keep the ideal teacher-student ratio and lays great emphasis on individual attention to the children by the teachers. The money transfer facility, homeopathic clinic, and school canteen are part of the campus.

Admission

Admission is open to children of all communities and faiths. Registration starts for admission to Classes Pre-Nursery to Class VIII from 15 March. The college prospectus, along with the Registration Form, is available in the office on payment of Rs. 50/= (if not revised). Applicants are required to deposit the Registration Form before the last date as displayed on the School Notice Board. Applications for registration will not be entertained after the last date.

The child should have completed the age of 3 years by March 31 (The year of admission) for Pre-Nursery. Parents/Guardians of children selected for admission to any class are required to submit a transfer certificate from the previous session. For admission in Pre-Nursery, the original birth certificate issued by the Municipal Corporation/Board is essentially required. Parent’s affidavits and certificates from other authorities will not be accepted.

Negotiated Tasks With Negotiated Assessment Criterion

Where both teachers and students work together to come to a consensus regarding tasks. Students are also aware of what is expected from them and what skills and understanding they have to demonstrate. Group Assessment provides opportunities for students to learn in small groups and work as a team.

Portfolios

Records individual students' work along with peer and teacher assessments. It allows both students and teachers to assess growth over a period of time and work on set goals.

Observations allow teachers to record students' development. Presentations and Demonstrations, as assessment tools, allow students to discuss and demonstrate their learning and set goals for future growth.

On Child Centric Education

“There are also many seminars that ACS holds where they try to involve not just the teachers but also the parents. In all, they believe in child-centric education. To complement their efforts, they also have career counselors who aid the students in choosing their focus area. We are constantly in touch with experts in the field of education. We want to do all that is possible which is required for the child’s complete development, be it in terms of infrastructure, technology, or innovative pedagogy, all at an affordable cost. Designing programs is an ongoing process. It is continuous in nature, as well.

Our director, Dr. S. F. Emam, added, "At the end of the day, we would like our students to understand, respect, and appreciate the culture that they live in. Indian culture is very rich, and an educator in this country must keep in mind that it is very important that he is not carried away with all that we see around us today. Yes, there are options, but along with these options come choices, and we equip our children in such a manner that they are able to make mature and balanced choices."

Thoughts On National Integration

"One of the most important things that we need to keep in mind is national integration. Today’s child is tomorrow’s leader. We need to prepare them now. They must gain a complete understanding of our culture, different traditions, different religions, diversity and must learn how to respect each other. This kind of understanding cannot come without the participation of parents. It is therefore very important for schools to work closely not just with the child but also with their parents. There has to be regular interaction between the parents and the teachers where they exchange thoughts and new ideas. This is crucial for the child’s growth."