School Improvement Plan for the 2018-’19 session€¦ · 2 Aims of the Kids ‘R’ Kids School Improvement Plan The KRK School Improvement Plan is a development plan to continue

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School Improvement Plan

for the 2018-’19 session

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Aims of the Kids ‘R’ Kids School Improvement Plan

The KRK School Improvement Plan is a development plan

to continue raising the achievements of all learners and

maintaining high standards.

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We aim to develop children who have a love for learning.

We have three areas for further development.

S1. To develop children’s learning

S2. To develop creative opportunities for staff and children

S3. To enable children to develop personally

Pupils who have a

‘Love for

Learning’

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Strategic Development Plan

Targets Action to achieve vision VISION

S1 To develop Children’s Learning

S1

All staff to attend training

on child-centered learning.

To keep reviewing teaching

and learning process

‘Pupils who are life-long

learners’

S2 To develop Creative

Opportunities for Staff and

Children

S2

The Creative Curriculum by Teaching

Strategies for the Pre-Primary classes and class I

Multiple Intelligences Theory introduced in

all classes

S3 To enable children to

develop personally.

S3

Monitor group activities to

develop collaboration, and

enhance personal and

social needs

Introduced leadership through an Electoral

process in the Middle School.

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CURRICULUM

IMPROVEMENT TARGETS

2018-‘19

CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT TARGET 1

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Objective Action Monitoring / Evaluation

To encourage

independent

thinking and

self-directed

learning in a

child-centered

environment.

All classroom staff is attending ongoing training in Multiple Intelligences Theory Application.

The Pre-Primary staff and the staff for class I is attending ongoing training in the Creative Curriculum.

Display of work

samples

Screening process

folios

Uploaded photos and

videos on the parent

faculty link

Effective, child-

centered lesson plans

Pre-Primary classes (Play

Level I, Play Level II, KG)

Primary classes

(I-V)

Middle School classes

(VI–VIII)

• Introduction of the

Creative Curriculum

sourced from Teaching

Strategies, USA

• Spell log

• Same sound sorting

• Comparisons

• Literacy and Numeracy

Games

Raising self-esteem

• Introduction of the Creative

Curriculum in class I

sourced from Teaching

Strategies, USA

• Sequencing - Flash Cards

• Role Play – script

developed by children

• Sorting of leaves

• 2-D and 3-D shapes

• Web word

• Mind Mapping

• Flow charts

• Develop self-

assessment

opportunities

• Role Play

SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ Children work within an effective literacy learning environment.

➢ More creativity visible in classrooms

➢ Teachers planning lessons with children’s strengths in mind


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To inspire in

each student

a love for

nature and

appreciation

of the

environment

➢ Planting of seasonal flowers throughout the year to develop an appreciation for the diversity in nature,

variation in size, shape and colour of plants and an understanding of all that can grow in the climate of

Chandigarh.

➢ The labeling of flowers to help children understand names, syllables, pronunciation.

➢ Outdoor classroom and special areas earmarked for activities involving nature.

➢ Understanding of nature through interactive e-books.

➢ Exploration of what all the earth provides us through the study of –

• Medicinal herbs

• Diversity in the environment in a particular perimeter with magnifying glass

• Leaf rubbings, nature collages, sorting and sequencing of items collected from the environment

• Awareness of what comes from where

• Trees – their width, produce, who lives in them, seasonal change, tree parts, work of an arborist,

study of age by counting the rings inside the trunk

• Germination in plants

• Landscape painting

• Calculation of the life of a stone

• Show and Tell

➢ Conservation of water and nature through slogan writing, poster making, drawing competitions, nature

walks.

➢ Composting system which converts from wet waste to manure.

➢ Composting system which converts all garden waste to manure.

➢ The planting of eighteen (18) trees on the campus.

➢ Rainwater harvesting system

➢ Rooftop Solar power generation

Recycling and

composting routines

Importance to seasonal

public health, checking

and reporting of water

logging where

mosquitoes could be

present in the premises

Consulting apps for

checking the quality of

air (AQI- Air Quality

Index) in Chandigarh

Children more

conscious of their

carbon footprint

SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ Active role in caring for the immediate environment

➢ Understanding conservation

➢ Learn ways to take care of and value creatures and plants

➢ Reading corners contain stimulating books

➢ Vocabulary and spelling standards are raised


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To provide

learning

experiences that

develop skills

promoting self-

discipline,

effective

problem-

solving,

perseverance

and excellence

in education

➢ All classroom staff attended training in ICT- smart board operation and usage of the digital cameras

➢ Homework uploaded online everyday in the parent teacher communication software – Schoolpad

➢ Special attention to Phonemic awareness, syllables and pronunciation

➢ Twelve (12) flipped classroom videos made for the Middle School that are sent to the students through a

YouTube link. Students watch the video at home and attempt a worksheet in the classroom the next day.

➢ Middle School students assembling presentations for fellow students and teachers.

➢ Teaching the curriculum through the performing and visual arts –

• Art and Craft studio

• Piano studio

• Multimedia hall

• Kinderdance

➢ Weekly visits to the school library. Books are bar-coded and are issued/returned electronically. Six new

cupboards have been built to house books and other reading material. New counter for librarian.

➢ Edusports – an outsourced physical education program for the holistic development of all children.

➢ Interschool Soccer Carnival

➢ Equipment promoting learning through physical activity, five (5) table tennis tables, vaulting horse and

mount for gymnastics, trampoline, archery equipment, grounds illuminated for late evening games.

➢ Teamwork and sportsman-like conduct is encouraged.

➢ Collaboration and group presentations on problems faced by the modern Indian diaspora.

➢ Survey of economic factors influencing life in Chandigarh – weekly local markets, mall demographics

➢ Case studies for problem-solving

Regular checking of the

use of the smartboards

Evaluation reports on

school e-mail id from

outsourced programs

Regular school

assemblies being held

Appreciation

certificates issued by

certain programs

SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ Children are using software to support learning intentions

➢ Best teaching and learning strategies developed

➢ New assessment opportunities developed

➢ New skills inculcated

➢ A range of new experiences undertaken

➢ Opportunities to work creatively provided

➢ A range of artistic experiences

➢ Improvement in reading standards

➢ Children can articulate self-discipline strategies

➢ Pupils enjoying homework and parents comments are positive

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To empower

children by

respecting

their choices

and

contributions

to the

augmentation

of the

curriculum.

Pre-Primary classes (Play

Level I, Play Level II, KG)

Primary classes

(I-V)

Middle School classes

(VI–VIII)

Discussions and

interactions about

methods adopted and

the purpose behind a

project

Confident speakers

Vivid and meaningful

displays

➢ Flexible time allowed to explore and question

➢ Choices in project work

➢ Self-expression through Journal writing

➢ Talk about favourites

➢ Ask frequently, ‘What do you wonder about?’

➢ Choice of musical instrument to play -

• Piano studio, keyboard, recorder, guitar, shakers, bells, harmonium, tambourines and

drums

➢ Freedom of speech and expression through presentations/performances in the Multipurpose hall

➢ Declamations, Debates, Show ‘N’ Tell, Recitations, Celebrations, Street Play, Dance, various

kinds of songs and skits, Drama, Election Campaigns

SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ More opportunities for self-expression leading to more self-esteem and confidence

➢ Discovery of self and own view points

➢ Child crafted bulletin board displays


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Objective Action Date/Time Resource Monitoring /

Evaluation

To foster self-

esteem

through

positive

learning

experiences

with peers and

adults.

➢ This has been enhanced through the following:

• Visits and excursions

• religious places

• museums and exhibits

• parks (Butterfly Park, Japanese Garden, Sukhna

Lake, Rose Garden)

➢ community services

➢ Anapana Meditation

➢ Parenting workshops by experts

➢ Outdoor Classroom for story time with adults, story-

tellers, and grandparents. Sand and water play

➢ Parent Interactions and talks about careers in the

Multipurpose hall.

➢ Community helpers Interactions and talks

➢ Group discussions with peers, group projects and

sharing responsibilities

Aug., Nov., Dec., 2018

May, Oct., Dec., 2018

Sep., Oct., Dec., 2018

Feb., 2019

May, July, Dec., 2018

Jan., 2019

Nov., 2018

Dec., 2018 & Jan., 2019

Jan., 2019

Nov., 2018

Dr. Prabhjeet

Kaur

Better

understanding of

social, moral,

spiritual and

cultural issues

Empathy for

others in the

community

Enhancement in

emotional

intelligence

SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ Individual and group needs are met

➢ Sense of belonging to the community and family

➢ Harnessing a good work ethic


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To encourage

the application

of knowledge by

incorporating

Higher Order

Thinking

operations.

Higher Order Thinking Skills are encouraged in every lesson as teachers give instances in each lesson

plan about where the concept learned would be applied to real life situations. In addition to the lessons,

the following are provided in the premises:

• School Cinema – an outsourced program which provides age-appropriate movies about Moral

duties and responsibilities in society and general awareness

• Funtoot – an outsourced program designed to bring mathematical reasoning to the individual

user through the solution of age-appropriate mathematical problems. The program adapts to the

ability of the child.

• Helen O’ Grady – a UK-based outsourced edudrama course which through role play brings out

individual abilities and expressions using pre-determined high standard script and song.

• Stem & Robotics Lab through RoboGenius Academy – an outsourced program applying

mathematical and scientific skills to the building of robots and models.

• Research and experiment projects using the collection and application of data.

Incharge and

Coordinators review the

content of all of the

outsourced programs to

ensure that the

following are being

presented:

multi-cultural

education, citizenship,

respective themes and

topics are being

covered at the same

time along with the

curriculum

SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ Pupils’ personal development augmented

➢ Improved learning opportunities and vocabulary

➢ Improved imagination and inquisitiveness

➢ Development of technical skills linking to latest technology

➢ Large and small motor skill development and synchronization


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To promote on-

going parent,

staff and child

communication.

Parent-teacher-student communication is valued and maintained through these:

• Student Handbook

• The Buzz newsletter

• Schoolpad – parent faculty link software

• Parent Teacher Conferences

• Social Media

Monitoring of

continuous progress

possible

Parents are more aware,

involved and quick to

find solutions

Cultural and social

awareness through

messages with creatives

SUCCESS CRITERIA

➢ Parents appreciative of delivery of information quickly

➢ Parental response improved and positive

➢ Visual record of activities that can be easily accessed

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EXPENDITURE

PLAN

2018-’19

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The facilities in the school were upgraded particularly this year after permission to add

two new floors and a multipurpose hall were obtained according to the new floor-to-

area ratio as recommended by the Estate Office, Chandigarh.

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INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT EXPENSES

Objective 1 Action – purchase and implementation Cost

To encourage

independent

thinking and self-

directed learning in

a child-centered

environment.

Purchase of the Creative Curriculum package from Teaching Strategies, USA 2600 USD

Multiple Intelligences books and study material 15398.77 INR

Grolier Interactive e-books 1,20,000 INR

Six new cupboards, counter for librarian and added seating to the Library 1,60,000 INR

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To inspire in

each student a

love for nature

and

appreciation of

the

environment

Sand stone and kota stone flooring and seating of outdoor classroom 95000 INR

Development of natural area space outdoors 1,60,000 INR

Flower and Seasonal planting, planting of trees 75000 INR

Composting system 24000 INR

New piping for increased water points in grounds and gardens 1,80,000 INR

Recycled tertiary water (clean sewage water) pipes (fitting and installation) for garden and playground 1,40,000 INR

Rooftop solar power generation system on a build, operate, transfer (BOT) basis by Candi Solar

Rainwater harvesting system 2,00,000 INR

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To provide

learning

experiences that

develop skills

promoting self-

discipline,

effective

problem-

solving,

perseverance

and excellence

in education

Digital cameras 82,000 INR

Five smartboards in new classrooms 6,00,000 INR

Art and Craft Studio – six easels and twenty canvases, Daikin HVAC system, smartboard 1,92,400 INR

Piano Studio – two Daikin HVAC systems, six cubicle stations 2,28,000 INR

Multipurpose hall 1,28,00,000 INR

Physical education equipment – 5 table tennis tables, vaulting horse, mount, trampoline,

playground lighting and archery equipment

4,97,000 INR

Kinderdance 36,000 INR per month

Edusports 28,800 INR per month

Intercom and communication system ___ INR

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To promote on-

going parent,

staff and child

communication.

Schoolpad 10,618.60 INR per month

Pro Hub Creatives 20,000 INR per month

Public Relations agency for advertisements and public relations with newspapers 15,000 INR per month

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ACTION PLAN

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FINANCE

TARGET ACTION LEAD PERSON TIME of the YEAR

1 Monitor budget Administrator Rolling/ongoing

2 Proposed budget forecast Trustees First quarter

3 Approve budget Trustees First quarter

4 Utilization of budget Principal, Administrator Academic session

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CURRICULUM


1 Review curriculum and make

changes for coming session

Principal,

Incharge, Coordinators,

teaching staff

November, December

2018

2 Selection of prescribed books Principal,


teaching staff

January 2019

3 Review of teaching and

learning practices

Principal,


teaching staff

January, February

2019

4 Review of behavior and

discipline

Principal,


teaching staff

March 2019

5 Selection of outsourced

services

Principal,


teaching staff

March, April 2019

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HEALTH, SAFETY and PREMISES


1 Health and safety check


First Aid Incharge

December 28, 2018

2 Child protection Headmistress, Incharge,

Coordinators, teachers

Rolling

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Security

Headmistress, Incharge,

Coordinators, teachers,

security guards

Rolling

4 School grounds Physical education head Rolling

5 Hygiene

Coordinators, teachers,

support staff

Rolling

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PERSONNEL


1 Performance Management:

• Headmistress

• Incharge

• Coordinators

• Teachers

• Office staff

Rolling

2 Staff Augmentation Plan Principal, Headmistress,

Incharge, Coordinators

January, 2019

3 Staff induction and staff

advancement policy

Principal, Headmistress,


February, March 2019

Rolling

4 Salary policy Principal, Administrator March 2019

5 Staff appointments



Ongoing

6 Needs analysis training July 2019

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PUBLIC RELATIONS


1 Policies, brochures:

• Admissions policy

• School brochure

• Advertisements

• School news

Principal, Headmistress November 2018

2 End of year report Headmistress December 2018

3 Annual programs


Coordinators

December 2018

4 Calendar events, 2018-’19 :

• South Korean workshop

on 2-D and 3-D art

• Soccer Carnival

• Diwali Celebrations

• Parent Interaction

• Sports Day

• Spring Carnival

• Prize Distribution

September, 2018

October 2018

November 2018

December 21, 2018, January 2019

February 2019

February 2019

February 2019

Documents

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