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Primary to senior secondary school near Phagwara and Nawanshahr in Punjab, India

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Secondary school (classes 9 – 10)

High school students in biology lab looking under microscopes at GN Public Secondary School in Dhahan Kaleran, SBS Nagar, Punjab, India

Overview

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Location

Dhahan Kaleran, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Punjab

Language of instruction

English

Punjabi and Hindi are taught as courses. All other classes are delivered in English.

Program dates

Classes commence in April of every year.

School is not in session for the month of June, a December break, as well as all state holidays.

Please see the yearly calendar for specific dates and further detail.

Program schedule

Summer: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.

Winter: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Note: schedules may change from time to time. Parents of registered students are given up-to-date scheduling information on a regular basis.

Program fees

Please see all school fees here.

Please see all required books here.

Uniforms must be purchased from the market.

Note: school fees may be subsidised based on certain circumstances, such as fatherlessness or economic hardship. Please inquire for details.

Dress code

Winter uniform:

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
    • Girls
      • Grey salwar, sky blue kameez, grey dupatta, maroon sweater, maroon blazer, grey socks, black shoes, black ribbons
    • Boys
      • Grey pants, sky blue shirt, maroon patka, maroon turban, maroon blazer, grey socks, black school shoes, school tie, belt
  • Monday, Friday
    • Girls
      • White salwar, white kameez, white dupatta, maroon sweater, maroon blazer, white socks, physical training (P.T.) shoes (i.e. white canvas shoes), white ribbons
    • Boys
      • White pants, white shirt, white patka or white turban, maroon sweater, maroon blazer, white socks, physical training (P.T.) shoes (i.e. white canvas shoes), school tie, belt

Summer uniform:

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
    • Girls
      • Grey salwar, white kameez, yellow dupatta, black ribbons, grey socks, black shoes
    • Boys
      • White pants, white shirt, yellow patka or yellow turban, school tie, belt, grey socks, black school shoes
  • Monday, Friday
    • Girls
      • White salwar, white kameez, yellow dupatta, white ribbons, white socks, physical training (P.T.) shoes (i.e. white canvas shoes)
    • Boys
      • White pants, white shirt, yellow turban, white socks, school tie, belt, physical training (P.T.) shoes (i.e. white canvas shoes)

Students always wear an identity card.

Prerequisites

Completion of grade 8 or a similar, state-recognized program is required to enter class 9.

For class 9, an admission test is also required.

First-time applicants should follow the application guidelines here.

Registration deadline

Registration opens on January 1 and closes on March 31 of each year.

Pupils who have attended previous grades in our school are presumed to be registered for the following year.

Conferring organisation(s)

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi

Graduation requirements

Students take end-of-term exams and year-end exams. Annual reports are given based on examination results.

In order to progress to the next class each year students should achieve a minimum of: 

  • 33% marks on exams
  • 75% attendance 
  • 20% on an internal assessment of practical work, projects, homework and tests

Parents meet with teachers four times per year to discuss student progress.

Age requirements

Students must be 14+ to enter grade 9, and 15+ to enter grade 10.

Program description

Physics teacher helping students at GN Public Secondary School in Dhahan Kaleran, SBS Nagar, Punjab, India

Keeping in line with the Central Board of Secondary Education in New Delhi, the secondary school program at Guru Nanak Mission Public School emphasises inclusive, holistic learning in a modern, 21st Century context.

Courses prepare students to pass nationally-recognized board exams. Upon successful passing, students who complete grade 10 may attend senior secondary school. They may also apply to a vocational or technical school.

Classrooms are equipped with modern teaching tools, and sufficient resources for all students to access lessons in various subjects. Information and communication technology (ICT) tools and methods are integrated into the core curriculum.

Rather than assessing based on rote memorization, competency-based learning is utilised. Students are given the opportunity to explore, experiment, analyse, solve, critique, create and apply lessons to real-world circumstances. Occasionally, field visits within the school grounds are taken to apply lessons in a natural environment.

Students are taught academic subjects, as well as social skills and values.

Culturally, the program promotes the values-based development of children, especially to coincide with the Constitution of India. Students participate in a 15-20 minute, daily assembly. Assembly time is spent on prayers, inspirational speeches, holiday celebrations, physical exercise and announcements.

Academics

Students develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in English, Punjabi and Hindi.

They are given lessons in mathematics, sciences (biology, chemistry and physics) and social sciences (geography, history, economics and political science). Students can choose electives based on their interests.

Health and physical fitness are integrated into the school’s schedule.

Program syllabus

Mandatory core subjects:

  • English
  • Punjabi
  • Hindi
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Science

Electives:

  • Information Technology
  • Art
  • Music
  • Reasoning & Aptitude
  • Moral Values
  • Dance and Yoga
  • Health and Physical Education
High school students painting in art class at Guru Nanak Mission Public School Dhahan Kaleran