Curriculum

Curriculum

At Vandana Convent School, we follow NCERT-based CBSE curriculum. We supplement classroom learning with activities, workshops, competitions as well as hands-on projects. Acknowledging the trends, we have made our students well-equipped with technology and update our curriculum as need be. Be it students or teachers we have opened up enormous possibilities for both.

We have Subject Matter Experts to design the most suitable curriculum, as per the guidelines from CBSE, considering the age of the student. These experts research the subject and ensure to imbibe the best learning practices in academics. As per NEP-2020, at school, we make efforts to implement some of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are at the heart of overall education goals.

Practical knowledge is an important aspect of effective learning. At Vandana Convent School, we impart textbook knowledge in a way that delivers an experience to students. We have also housed state-of-the-art equipment in laboratories to inspire students to develop scientific temperaments. Participation in Assemblies for removing stage fear and to develop self-confidence, Field Trips and Life Skills is yet another way we help our students learn efficiently.

We further make use of Smart classes that gives an experience to a powerful device for learning, recapitulation, assessments etc., helping unfold the curriculum. Detailed Assessments and Olympiads are a regular thing for the students at Udgam School. These Olympiads enhance learning and skill sets that are an add-on to uncovering the syllabi.

For the holistic development of the student, participation in sports holds equal importance. We, hence, have specialists, proficient in various sports, guiding students over the same.

A student’s psychological well-being is equally important to make the best of the efforts of our teachers. We have counsellors who take care of our students and conduct sessions regularly on it. One-on-one sessions with students are also held as and when needed.

The school curriculum is broadly divided into junior, Secondary and Senior Secondary Sessions Junior School Curriculum At this stage the children are trained to learn, develop basic concepts of the languages English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Education, together with General Knowledge & Value education are a compulsory part of the curriculum for the holistic development of the school.

 Assessment-Evaluations are conducted according to uniform system of assessment guidelines by CBSE. Assessment will be indicated in grades according to an eight-point grading scale for scholastic area and a three-point grading scale for co-scholastic areas.

Scholastic Assessment (Subjective)-The assessment structure and examination for classes I to VIII comprises of two terms Term-1 and Term-2

July: First Periodic Assessment

September: Half Yearly (Term-1)

November: Second Periodic Assessment

Feb/March: Annual Exam (Term-2)

Half Yearly and Annual Exam will be of 2:30 hrs duration. Re-test will only be on grounds of medical leave, death of an immediate family member or representing the school in competition.

Co-Scholastic Assessment-Students will be assessed term-wise on a 3-point grading scale (A=Outstanding, B=Very Good and C=Fair).The aspect of regularity, sincere participation, output and teamwork is the generic criteria for grading in the following co-scholastic activities:
(a) Work Education – Work Education refers to skill-based activities resulting in goods or services useful to the community
(b) Art Education (Visual & Performing Art)
(c) Health and Physical Education (Sports/Martial Arts/Yoga etc.)

Senior Secondary Curriculum

Curriculum Areas at Senior Secondary Level for the purpose of fostering core competences in learners, the curriculum encompasses seven major learning areas, which are: Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Sciences, Commerce, Health and Physical Education, Visual arts. It refers to the content of learning, not the titles of subjects. Beyond the required core and elective courses, optional courses relevant to specific curriculum areas may also be made available in consideration of changing individual, societal and global requirements and demands. Major Contents of each Curriculum Learning Area in Senior Secondary Classes

• 1. Languages include Hindi, English, (detailed in Curriculum Volume II) and focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, along with developing effective communicating proficiencies.
• 4. Science (Subjects related to Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science ) include gaining knowledge about matter and energy, nature, the environment, technology, breakthroughs in science. It will focus on knowledge and skills to develop scientific attitude, use and application of such knowledge and skills to improve the quality of life and further use this learning to analyse, evaluate, synthesise, create, invent and discover.
• 5. Mathematics includes acquiring the concepts related to number sense, operation sense, computation, measurement, geometry, probability and statistics, the skill to calculate and organize, and the ability to apply this knowledge and acquired skills in their daily life. It also includes understanding of the XIII principles of reasoning and problem solving.
• 6. Commerce (Business Studies, Accountancy,  Economics ) includes gaining understanding about core business disciplines like the exchange of items of value or products between persons or companies and any such exchange of money for a product, service, or information is considered a deal of commerce.
• 7. Health and Physical Education focuses on the learning for holistic development like mental and physical. Understanding the importance of physical fitness, health, well-being and the factors that contribute to them. Focus of this curriculum is on helping learners develop a positive attitude and commitment to lifelong healthy active living and the capacity to live satisfying, productive lives with the help of proper health management, sports, fitness and lifestyle choices. These seven learning areas are to be integrated with each other in terms of knowledge, skills (life and livelihood), comprehension, values and attitudes. Learners should be encouraged to cognize and appreciate the interconnectedness of all knowledge and the enduring connection between knowledge and values. Their education should help them to connect the content of their learning areas and subjects with their own lives and the world around them. The holistic nature of human learning and knowledge should be brought forth throughout.