Santosh Kumar Basu Educational Trust, established in 1992 decided to set up a school in accordance with the trust programme. On the auspicious day of 16th May 1994, SKBET Elementary school was founded. Initially SKBET was providing kindergarten and primary education among the children. The Elementary school received a very good response from all sections of Citizens of this town.
Subsequently, the Board of Trustees expanded the School to the secondary level. The new building, to reflect this ambition, was constructed. The new school building is to cater all requirements for a higher secondary level School. Ashalata Basu Vidyalaya in the new premises started functioning on 22nd April 2002.
The School :
Ashalata Basu Vidyalaya is an English medium School, follows West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) curriculum and offer education to both boys and girls between KG I to Class X.
The Management:
Our School is a non-commercial organisation run by Santosh Kumar Basu Educational Trust. The trust has placed an operation management for the smooth and efficient function of the School.
For all practical purposes and to look after School activities including administration, educational matters, etc., a Management Committee is formed and entrusted Management Sub-Committee to take the responsibilities of different activities of the school.
Our Philosophy :
The educational institute is determined and dedicated to the philosophy that education gives knowledge while removing ignorance and indolence. Children / Students are the main concern of this institution. Our well qualified and dedicated teaching staff are committed to develop their future and securing their purpose.
Subsequently, the Board of Trustees expanded the School to the secondary level. The new building, to reflect this ambition, was constructed. The new school building is to cater all requirements for a higher secondary level School. Ashalata Basu Vidyalaya in the new premises started functioning on 22nd April 2002.
The School :
Ashalata Basu Vidyalaya is an English medium School, follows West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) curriculum and offer education to both boys and girls between KG I to Class X.
The Management:
Our School is a non-commercial organisation run by Santosh Kumar Basu Educational Trust. The trust has placed an operation management for the smooth and efficient function of the School.
For all practical purposes and to look after School activities including administration, educational matters, etc., a Management Committee is formed and entrusted Management Sub-Committee to take the responsibilities of different activities of the school.
Our Philosophy :
The educational institute is determined and dedicated to the philosophy that education gives knowledge while removing ignorance and indolence. Children / Students are the main concern of this institution. Our well qualified and dedicated teaching staff are committed to develop their future and securing their purpose.
Our Motto :
The school motto "Knowledge through Learning" epitomizes our principles and guides us.
Aims and Objectives :
- Qualitative and effective education.
- Intellectual, physical and spiritual development of students.
- Moral and scientific values.
To instill
a) Self-discipline and self-confidence
b) Punctuality
c) Cleanliness and purity of body and mind
d) Devotion to duty and hard work
e) Scientific temperament
f) A sense of humanism and Social understanding
Organisation of the School
The School has organised into Three Levels :
- KG Level (KG I and KG II)
- Junior Level (Classes I to IV)
- Senior Level (Classes V to X)
All levels are under direct academic management of the Vice Principal and the Principal.
Infrastructure / Facilities Provided
The school provides exclusive infrastructure and facilities for children / students to enjoy their education in ideal environment. These include,
- 31 well furnished Class Rooms
- Library with modern storage of books and periodicals
- Computer Room
- Laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- Games room with Table tennis boards, Carrom etc.,
- Well maintained outdoor playground with swing, Slip, Badminton, Volleyball, etc.,
- Well maintained modern toilets facilities, separate for Boys, Girls & Teaching Staff
Transport Facilities:
The school provides a School Bus of their own with a driver, one male and one female attendant to ensure safety and security of the children / students.
Outdoor activities – Efforts are being taken to get suitable areas or plot of land to develop the comprehensive sports and games facility.
Cultural activities such as music, drama and dance are also encouraged. The curricular and extra-curricular activities are balanced to develop a well groomed personality
Outdoor activities – Efforts are being taken to get suitable areas or plot of land to develop the comprehensive sports and games facility.
Cultural activities such as music, drama and dance are also encouraged. The curricular and extra-curricular activities are balanced to develop a well groomed personality
Teaching Staff
Our teaching staff is our core strength. Well qualified, competent and experienced, they provide individual care to each student to develop the special skills which we believe is latent in each and every student.
We believe that a teacher is not just a provider of knowledge. He or she is a facilitator who interacts with a student to motivate them to explore for themselves the world of knowledge. Students learn and grow in an atmosphere of affection, warmth, trust, togetherness and openness
Faculty members are encouraged to upgrade their skills and update their knowledge on a regular basis. Our non-teaching staff maintain ambience, discipline and security to ensure a harmonious atmosphere conducive to learning.
We believe that a teacher is not just a provider of knowledge. He or she is a facilitator who interacts with a student to motivate them to explore for themselves the world of knowledge. Students learn and grow in an atmosphere of affection, warmth, trust, togetherness and openness
Faculty members are encouraged to upgrade their skills and update their knowledge on a regular basis. Our non-teaching staff maintain ambience, discipline and security to ensure a harmonious atmosphere conducive to learning.
Academic Session
The academic year of the School starts from the 1st of April and ends on 31st March. It is divided into Four Quarters as given below.
- I Quarter.............April to June
- II Quarter.............July to September
- III Quarter..............October to December
- IV Quarter............January to March
Co-Curricular ActivitiesStudents are trained at a very young age to inculcate a sense of responsibility, loyalty, team spirit and healthy competition to develop positive attitude in them. They are encouraged to participate in co-curricular as well as extra-curricular activities - inter-House, intra-House and inter-school competitions.
Following activities are organized in the school.
- Literary - Recitation in English, Bengali & Hindi
- Debate, Speech, Extempore, Creative writing, Story telling.
- Drawing, Painting, Calligraphy, Music (vocal & instrumental), Craft and Needle work.
- Cultural - Skits, Dramas, Mono-acting, folk and classical dances, fancy dress etc.
- Exhibitions - Arts, Science, Craft and floral decoration.
CurriculumThe School is affiliated to the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, West Bengal under the 10+2 pattern. The School follows the curriculum, syllabi and textbooks prescribed by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) for all its classes. Qualifying examinations are held at the end of class 10
Medium of Instruction:
- English, which is also the first language taught at the School.
- Second Language: Bengali
- Third Language: Hindi
KG I
English (Phonetic), Mathematics, General Knowledge, Art & Craft, P. T. & Games.
KG II
English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Art & Craft, Music, P. T. & Games.
Classes I & II
English, Second Language, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Art & Craft, Moral Science, Music, P. T. and Work Experience (Computer Science).
Classes III & IV
English, Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Third Language, Art & Craft, Moral Science, Music, P. T., Environmental Studies and Work Experience (Computer Science).
Classes V to VIII
English, Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Third Language Art, Moral Science, P. T., Music, Environmental Studies and Work Experience (Computer Science).
Classes IX & X
English, Second Language, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, Art, Physical Education, Environmental Studies and Work Experience (Computer Science).
School Hours & Office Hours
- School Hours
The School will observe the following time schedule through the year :
Class Regular Timings
KG I & II and STD I & II STD III TO X
10:00 a.m. – 01:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The school works from Monday to Friday as per the above timing. Saturday and Sunday are observed as weekly holidays.
- Office Hours
Admission is open to all Indian children / students in all classes subject to qualifying the Admission Test, availability of seats and at the discretion of the school authorities.
Students on transfer from a recognized English Medium School affiliated to the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) will be admitted on the strength of their Transfer Certificates and other documents provided they have 75% attendance by the end of the Academic year, when the number of days already attended and the days likely to be attended in this school are combined. However, admission to KG classes and Std. 1 will be made at the discretion of the Principal.
Application for admission should be made in the prescribed form available at the School office (Accounts Section) for Rs. 25/-. All conditions laid down in the prospectus and application form are to be strictly followed. Guidelines on the procedure for admission are furnished below.
Application for admission should be made in the prescribed form available at the School office (Accounts Section) for Rs. 25/-. All conditions laid down in the prospectus and application form are to be strictly followed. Guidelines on the procedure for admission are furnished below.
- Fill up the admission form in all respects.
- Meet the concerned Level in charge for admission test.
- Get your documents verified from the Administrative Office.
- Get the final approval of the Principal.
- Pay the fees at Accounts Office.
- Get textbooks and notebooks from Books Store of the school.
- School uniforms to be purchased from market.
ADMISSION REGULATIONS
- Incomplete forms will not be considered.
- There will be a written test for admission from classes KG II onwards.
- No preference will be given for early submission of admission form.
- Filling up of admission form, taking the Admission Test and attending interview do not guarantee admission in the School. Admission is purely at the discretion of the Wings in charge and the Principal.
- Parents whose children are already studying in the School cannot claim admission for their younger wards as a matter of right.
- Both the parents and the child must be present at the time of interview with copies of relevant documents as mentioned below.
- Selection will be automatically cancelled if fee is not paid on the last date stipulated by the school and no reminders will be sent to parents in this regard.
- Parents are to ensure that all the documents required for registration are obtained well in advance in order to avoid delay in admission. Submission of incomplete forms will not be accepted and admission will be cancelled.
- Request for transfer of section and choice of class teacher by parents will not be entertained.
- Parents are requested to adhere to the following age requirements as per the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) rules.
Classes Age as on 1st May of the respective academic year
- KG I.......................................3 years plus
- KG II......................................4 years plus
- Std. I.......................................5 years plus
- Std. II......................................6 years plus
- Std. III.....................................7 years plus
- Std. IV.......................................8 years plus
- Std. V........................................9 years plus
- Std. VI.....................................10 years plus
- Std. VII....................................11 years plus
- Std. VIII...................................12 years plus
- Std. IX......................................13 years plus
- Std. X.......................................14 years plus
(The above-mentioned age stipulations shall not apply to children coming from other schools with valid certificates)
ADMISSION TEST
Admission test shall be conducted in the following subjects:
KG I: Oral test of the language ability of the child.
KG II: Written test of English alphabet (small and capital letters) and numbers.
I to X: Written test in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science.
DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED
- Two Passport size Photographs.
- Photocopy of the Birth Certificate.
- Transfer Certificate from the school last attended (not necessary for KG and Std. I admissions)
- Report Card/Marks Statement from the previous school for admissions to Classes II to IX and X.
- Conduct certificate from the school last attended (not required for KG Classes and Std. I)
- Location map of residence if school transportation is required.
PROVISIONAL ADMISSION
Provisional admission made on certain conditions will be cancelled if they are not fulfilled within one month. Fee paid for admission will not be refunded or adjusted in such cases.
Provisional admission made on certain conditions will be cancelled if they are not fulfilled within one month. Fee paid for admission will not be refunded or adjusted in such cases.
