THE INSTITUTION - AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
New Goa Educational Trust`s G.S. Amonkar Vidya Mandir was founded in June 1943 by late Shri Gundu S. Amonkar, educationist, writer and social reformer. It is recognized by the Directorate of Education and the Goa S.S.C. Board. The School is managed by New Goa Educational Trust, Mhapsa. The School is situated at the top of a hill in a healthy locality.
The aim of the Institution is:
- To impart sound moral, physical and intellectual training to boys and girls and thus develop their personality so that they may turn out useful and responsible citizens of the country.
- To encourage students to continuously strive for excellence in all fields
- To create efficiency and self-confidene in pupils and give them ample scope for self-activity, self-government and self-reliance.
The School prepares students for the Secondary School Certificate Examination of the Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education. It imparts education based on a sound curricular and co-curricular programme.
ADMISSIONS AND WITHDRAWALS
The admission form of a student wishing to join the school must be filled in by the ward`s parent or guardian in person.
He must furnish the Head of the School with:
- Leaving Certificate if the pupil comes from a recognized school.
- Two passport-size photographs of the pupil.
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residence.
SCHOOL DAYS AND HOLIDAYS
- The scholastic year begins in June and ends in April.
- The School Hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m with recess of twenty minutes from 1.:35 a.m to 10:55 a.m. The School shall remain closed on public holidays and days sanctioned by the School Managing Committe and the Directorate of Education.
- At the storke of the first bell, pupils should go their classrooms. untill the Teacher arrives the first monitor should maintain order in the classroom.
- All concerned be in the School Premises on all days during the above hours unless specific permission is obtained from the Head of the School.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
- No student who has been absent on the previous days will be admitted to the class without a written note from the parent or guardian.
- Leave of absence is not granted except on prior written application from the parent or guardian (except in case of unforeseen circumstances). Only for serious reasons, leave may be presumed.
- Those absent due to sickness must produce a medical certificate before they are re-admitted to the class.
- Absence without previous permission renders the student liable to have his/her name struck off from the roll.
GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS
- Parents/Guardians should see that their ward attends classes regularly and does not remain absent from the school except for weighty reasons. students will not be permitted to leave the school early, except in case of emergency.
- Parents/Guardians are requested to be present in the School when called for, on the class social days to meed the Teachers to discuss their wards progress and at meetings of the parents - Teachers Association
- In case of accident or sudden illness, the School authorities will administer first aid to the student, but the school cannot be held responsible for such accident or illness. Parents are requested to furnish phone numbers for contact in case of emergency.
- Parents should see that their child comes to School in complete and neat uniform before 7:40 a.m.
- Parents should also see that the IX and X Std. boys wear full pants with pleats. Narrow pants are not allowed.
- Parents Should see that the boys have a proper haircut. indicated in the school calender. After initial warning if the student fails to cut his hair he will be sent to the barber for a hair cut. Girls should wear two plaits with black bands and black hair bands.
- Parents should see that their child eats healthy breakfast and avoids junk food.
- Parents should check his/her bags daily so that they don`t carry prohibited items to school, such as mobile phones and any other electronic devices.
PRIVATE TUITIONS
No student will be given tuition privately by the Teachers. Pupils weak in studies will have to attend supervised studies and remedial teaching classes.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
All pupils should be habitually clean and neatly dressed and have a proper haircut. The School uniform is to be worn on all class days and for all School functions at or outside the School.
GIRLS:
- Blouse - White cotton/terrycot with small blue checks [Victoria Cotton Mills/Tata Mills/Ambika Mills]
- Pinafore - Binny`s Navy Blue Tussore (Shad 3007-B)
BOYS:
- Short`s - Binny`s Navy Blue Tussore (Shade 3007-B). Long pants for Std. IX & X.
- Shirts - White cotton/terrcot with small blue checks. [Victoria Cotton Mills/Tata Mills/Ambika Mills] Cloth badges and belts are available in the office.