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The spirit of achievementMakes our students

PROUD

W NDERITES!AT SWS WE HELP EACH STUDENT DISCOVER

AND DEVELOP THEIR INNATE ABILITIES. WE TAKE PRIDE IN HELPING THE STUDENTS

DEVELOP A LOVE FOR LEARNING THAT LASTS A LIFETIME.

small WONDERS SCHOOLA mission to Transformation

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The function of Education is to develop an individual into a versatile independent thinker. An educated individual uses skills and abilities to define the course of life.

At small Wonders it is our endeavour to nurture students with love and care, to be academically competent and skillfully equipped to face the world

with their head held high!

“Education is not the Learning of facts, but the trainingof the mind to think.”

- Albert Einstein

SMART WONDERS SCHOOLConfident, Competent & Caring

Affiliated to CBSE

Our Journey

ADMISSIONS ARE OPEN FOR CLASSES KG TO X

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The foundation of Smart Wonders School goes back to the year 2005 with the setting up of its primary wing, small Wonders School in Phase 7, Mohali, housing the kindergarten and aiming at excelling with purposeful learning. The motto of this institution “Confident, Competent and Caring” is enshrined in each act of the school and is followed in its true spirit to make the students globally competitive. The institution aims to achieve the extraordinary by offering a platform where each child feels inspired and empowered to brave the challenges of the rapidly growing and changing world. Ever since its inception, the entire faculty of Smart Wonders School is relentlessly engaged in creating citizens who stand for justice, soar with pride and exhibit the values of compassion, respect and responsibility in all walks of life.

Placed under the aegis of CBSE since 2015, the school strictly adheres to the Central Board of Secondary Education curriculum to prepare the students for tomorrow.Our endeavour is to nurture students to be academically competent and skillfully equipped to face the world.

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Thoughtfully laid out learning outcomes are a must for an effective and progressive learning environment. The SWS curriculum is designed keeping the following learning outcomes in mind:

EducationalPhilosophy at SWSThe Future of the world is in theclassroom of today.

• To achieve desired results by providing EXPERIENTIAL and HANDS ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES in the classroom.

• To create a community of HAPPY LEADERS and SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS so that they can thrive and survive in any challenging situation.

• To make RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSwho are sensitive to the needs of the environment and the community.

Desired LearningOutcomes at SWSYou learn something every dayif you pay attention.

SWS aims to target flexible, multilevel concept based learning in the Early years of school to lay a solid ground across all subjects –Language, Arts, Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Education. Building on the concept clarity, the Middle years of the school focus on building the critical thinking to provide a multidisciplinary learning approach.

SWS philosophy is to stay in-sync with the National Education Policy 2020 to achieve an effective curricular and pedagogical structure of education for the students.

Pedagogically the curriculum is woven with threads of experiential learning, exploration of relationships among a wide variety of concepts and subjects.

The Senior years lay emphasize on introduction of professional and skill based specialised subjects.

THE CAPACITY TO LEARNIS A GIFT,

THE ABILITY TO LEARNIS A SKILL

THE WILLINGNESS TO LEARNIS A CHOICE.

-Brain Herbert

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Foundation Years with Classes UKG to 2: Focus at this age in the teaching learning process is an activity based curriculum. Building verbal expression with number sense and an explorative understanding of the surrounding are the stepping stones for these years.

The school follows CBSE curriculum and provides spacious and interactive classrooms, an active and informative library, fully equipped IT and Composite laboratories, comprehensive workshops and seminars, explorative environment to enhance the constructive learning as students get numerous opportunities to analyse, evaluate, and create. The curriculum encourages integration of subjects and experiential learning, thus providing enough space to the children to learn concepts at their own pace.

Primary Years with Classes 3 to 5 named the Preparatory stage in the National Curriculum Policy gradually build the students’ understanding of multiple languages, expression of thoughts in writing, arts, sciences, mathematics along with physical education.

The school curriculum is divided into 4 broad groups:

The curriculum at Smart Wonders School has been dynamically aligned to the National Education Policy 2020. The aim of the curriculum is to encourage the children to be academically inquisitive, take responsibility for their own learning and develop core skills for a step into the 21st century.

Middle Years with Classes 6 to 8 target to imbibe in the students the ability to apply the knowledge learnt through practical tasks, problem solving, investigation skills, creative and critical thinking skills.

Senior Years with Class 9 & 10 are an integral set of classes where the focus is on the board exams and preparation of the students for life after Class 10. Skill based classes, career awareness, critical thinking are the concepts at this stage. Comprehensive workshops and seminars are weaved into the calendar for the students to give attention to the development of personal and social skills, such as the ability to work with others, take on a leadership role within a group, collaborate and cooperate with peer.

THE CURRICULUM AT SWS

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The Junior WingClasses UKG - 5

The Senior WingClasses 6-10

The Junior Wing at SWS vibrates with the sound of joy and laughter. It is a place where our students thrive in an environment of experiential learning. It is heartening to see each child bloom, with a different hue, a different fragrance, a different persona and so unique in his or her special way.

The Junior Wing provides state of art education that commences with UKG and moves through toGrade 5.

Students in the Junior Wing are groomed to be confident, competent and are encouraged to develop a love for learning. With a curriculum based on learning by doing, they are guided to use their knowledge and skills to cope with real life situations and challenges that are integrated with digital pedagogies. Class-room spaces arecarefully organised to support the learning. The trained and experienced educators of Junior Wing make the school a special place for the students. They work in collaboration to develop a school culture that values respect and integrity. We aspire to nurture students who will thrive in the new millennium. critical thinking and problem solving abilities and

always be self-motivated.

As students grow up to become young adults and enter the Senior Wing, emphasis is laid on honing their skills and make them independent learners. They are encouraged to be confident and competent individuals who can solve problems and take decisions in life. We teach our students to be responsible by taking accountability for their decisions.

The Scholastic areas of studies in the Senior Wing include Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, along with Languages which include English (compulsory first language) Hindi, Punjabi and French (Second and optional Third Language). The school offers courses such as Physical Education, Art, Music, Dance, IT and LifeSkills.

The experienced faculty members of the Senior Wing support and guide our students to be thinkers and enquirers, who wonder and pose questions.

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMEAT SWS IS DIVIDED INTO

THE JUNIOR & SENIOR WING

We believe that students need to have

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BUILDING THE ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM

Google Meet is the meeting software used by the school for classroom teaching and other learning activities. 11 months down the calendar of 2020, assemblies, competitions, parent teacher meetings are being conducted seamlessly using the Google Meet platform.

The school and the teachers rising up to the challenge of taking the learning of the students onto the screen mode undertook a planned course correction, adjusting the curriculum and learning goals to the e-platform.

The alternative calendar shared by CBSE has been woven into the session with thoughtful emphasis on connecting the teachers with the

“It is not the strongest of species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.”

- Charles Darwin

Hybrid classrooms are the key for the future. The school has invested time, money and human resources to ensure that all possibilities are available for the teachers and the students for the seamless implementation of the new form of classroom –the hybrid classroom.

students and giving each one of them the space and motivation to express their own thoughts and learning. The assessment of learning using Google Forms has become an integral part of each class from Class 1 to Class 10. The school has successfully implemented the Half Yearly examination thus ensuring no break in the school calendar for the students.

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SWS ENRICHMENTPROGRAMMESWS Enrichment Programme provides a plethora of activities for the students with the aim of motivating them to discover their innate talents. The SWS Enrichment Programme includes Enrichment Clubs, Inter-House Competitions, Inter school Competitions, Morning Sports Activity and Evening Sports Academy.

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SWS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME

Basketball Clay Modeling

Photography Taekwondo

Music

Calligraphy

Painting Music Vocal Paper Craft

Aerobics, Bhangra, Chess, Clay Modeling, Computer Designing, Film Making, Karate, Kathak, Robotics, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Theatre, Yoga, Calligraphy, Cook & Serve, Creative Writing & Public Speaking, Fashion Designing, Guitar, Music Vocal, Painting, Paper Craft, Piano, French, Spanish & German

Activities Available in the SWS Enrichment Programme:

The Enrichment Clubs at Smart Wonders School are an integral part of the curriculum from class 3 onwards. Under this programme the students get a choice to select 2 activities from a wide range of 20/25 activities. Conducted as a part of the time table for an hour each on 2 daysthese clubs aim at building skills of the students in activities of their choice.

Enrichment Clubs

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“Champions aren’t made in the gym. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them-a desire, a dream, a vision.” - Muhammad Ali

Smart Wonders School takes pride in hosting Inter School Competitions under thename, “Confluence”

In perfect tune with the motto of the school, to build competent young adults of the future,” Smart Wonders School has a dedicated skill building and practice time for the students selected for the school teams in a variety of sports like Basketball, Football, Cricket etc.

The different Inter School Competitions hosted by SWS cover all the curricular and co-curricular areas of learning. Confluence witnesses quizes, debates, singing and sports matches, etc. Students from the Tricity participate in these competitions.

SMART WONDERS MORNING SPORTS ACTIVITIES

INTER SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

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Education, if not incorporated with co-curricular activities cannot be considered workable and complete.

At Smart Wonders School, every student from classes III – X is placed in one of the four houses of the school. The four houses are Aspen, Maple, Cedar and Oak and have their own inspiring motto. The prime objective of these houses is to inculcate among the pupils a sense of collective responsibility and solidarity, a sense of team spirit and to encourage healthy competition. Each House is under the charge of a House Mistress along with House Captains and Prefects who shoulder the responsibility to ensure a smooth and efficient functioning of the House.

INTER HOUSE COMPETITIONS

Smart Wonders Evening Sports Academy was launched in the year 2019. The Academy provides coaching for the students of the school and of the neighbouring areas in a wide range of sports- skating, swimming, cricket, basketball, etc

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Class Room

The air conditioned spacious classrooms are equipped with smart boards enabling the teacher and the students to benefit from the technology in the teaching and learning process. The tools of technology provide opportunities for research and sharing of information beyond the books thus opening more avenues of assimilation and critical thinking for the students.

With child friendly furniture and organised cubby holes, the well maintained classrooms provide a condusive environment for learning,that is a delight for the students and the

Computer Lab

Steve Job once said, “Everybody in this country should learn to program a computer because it teaches you how to think!”. Information Technology is an integral part of the learning system at Smart Wonders. It ensures that each child is not only well conversant with the hardware and software aspects but is also able to independently utilize the vast resources of technology as an educational tool.

Information Technology is a crucial part of the teaching learning process at Smart Wonders. With emphasis on practical use of softwares taught and their integration with subjects like Math, Science and Social Studies, the students of SWS independently utilise technology as a learning tool.

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

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AV HallThe Audio Visual Hall is the hub of Activities at SWS. A spacious air- conditioned hall with state of the art sound and light system.The AV Hall is used for assemblies, competitions, theatrical performances, workshops, etc.

Dance Room

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.”- Martha GrahamThe well designed dance room at SWS is a space for learning the nuances of dance by the students under the mentorship of their teachers.

Infirmary

SWS building is equipped with an infirmary to cater to the First-Aid needs of the students. With health check-ups conducted every year the school is committed to the good health of its students. The school has tied up with the Fortis Hospital, Mohali and the Ivy Hospital, which is 1km from the school, to manage any emergency situation.

Composite Lab

“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” - Confucius The Composite Lab at SWS is a space for experimenting for the students. Equipped with manipulatives for Math and Science the Composite Lab has been designed for collaborative and independent learning by the students.

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Library

As rightly said “The more you read themore things you will know. The more you learn the more places you’ll go.” The fully air - conditioned digital library isan infrastructural marvel in itself. As many as 80 readers can avail the browsing and research facilities at a time. The Library is equipped with approximately 8500 books for all age groups covering various subjects including newspapers, journals and magazines.

Music Room

The Music Room at SWS is a space dedicated to the learning of music and playing of the musical instruments. This room exudes the dynamic energy of musical notes, creativityand passion as students create music.

Fine Arts Studio

Einstein said, “Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere”. The Fine Arts studio in SWS is a place where the imagination and creativity of the child is nurtured. Each child is an artist who paints and colours in an environment that is motivating, supportive, non-judgmental and full of creativity

Yoga Room

Yoga is the art work of awareness on the canvas of the mind, body and soul. Spacious and comfortable the yoga room at SWS is always vibrating with calm and soothing music as the trained yoga teacher teaches the students different yoga asanas. Mirrored walls in the room have been designed especially to support the students in replicating the yoga asanas.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Prior appointment is required for meeting the Principal, however in case of an urgent issue one can take the help of the Front Desk for immediate action.

• Circulars carrying school programmes, schedules, school news and other important information will be frequently sent to parents and guardians.

• It is imperative that these circulars are read carefully and the acknowledgement slip signed and sent to the class teacher if required.

All correspondence must be addressed to the Principal.

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ADDITIONALFACILITY

INFRASTRUCTURE• Centrally Air conditioned Building with State of the Art Infrastructure• Health Care Facilities with an efficient full time Doctor in the Infirmary• RO Water Plant & Constant Power Supply• Professional Child Counselor and special educator• 24 Hour Power back up

TRANSPORT• Mobile equipped buses available for Kharar, Sunny Enclave, Mohali & Chandigarh.• Presence of a Female Attendant and a Conductor in every bus• All the buses have CCTV surveillance• All the buses have GPRS facility

GROUP INSURANCEThe School has Group Insurance for all the students & employees

CCTV SURVEILLANCE OF THE CAMPUSAll the classrooms corridors and the playgrounds of the school are under CCTV surveillance for the safety and security of the students

SCHOOL CANTEEN (GREEN CAFE)The school campus has a Green cafe that provides healthy and nutritious food at reasonable rates to the students and staff members.

WEBSITE/PARENT LOGIN ID• Homework uploaded on Parent LOGIN ID regularly• Daily attendance updation on the Parent LOGIN ID• Parent can send feed back through the parent LOGIN ID• Parents are sent replies to their PTM feedback on the Parent LOGIN ID

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SCHOOL UNIFORM

Boys GirlsDenim Shorts (UKG- V)

Denim Jeans (VI - X)

Light Blue T-Shirt with school logo

Navy Blue Patka (Sikh Boys)Navy Blue Turban (VIII- X)

White Sports Sockswith Denim Blue stripes

School Belt

Black Shoes Black Shoes

Denim Skirt (UKG- V)

Denim Jeans (VI - X)

Light Blue T-Shirtwith school logo

Navy Blue Ribbons

White Sports Socks withDenim Blue stripes

School Belt

House UniformWhite canvas shoes and House T-shirt (half sleeves) with school track pants to be worn on Fridays.

S U M M E R

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SCHOOL UNIFORMW I N T E R

Woollen grey trousers

Cravat

School Belt

Navy Blue Patka (Sikh Boys)Navy Blue Turban VIII- X

Grey cap with Blue Stripes

Milanch grey pulloverwith school logo (Halfsleeves and full sleeves)

House UniformWhite canvas shoes and House T-shirt (full sleeves) with school track pants & Blue school jacket to be worn on Fridays.

BoysWhite Shirt with school logo

Woollen grey trousers

Cravat

School Belt

Navy Blue Ribbon (Girls)

Lycra cotton socks(Navy Blue & White)

Navy Blue Blazer

Grey cap with Blue Stripes

Black ShoesBlack Shoes

Milanch grey pulloverwith school logo (Halfsleeves and full sleeves)

White Shirt with school logo

Girls

Navy Blue Blazer

Lycra cotton socks(Navy Blue & White)

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REGISTRATION &ADMISSION PROCESS

ADMISSION DOCKET IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AS WELL AS AT THE FRONT DESK BETWEEN 8.00 A.M. - 3.30 P.M.

The following documents have to be submittedalong with the admission form:

The school reserves the right to admit only thechildren found eligible for admission. In all the matters related to admission, the decision of the Principal will be final.

SCHOOL TIMINGS

All Saturdays are off for the students except for the students of Classes 9 -10. (only third Saturdays are off)

• Original or Copy of Birth Certificate of the child, attested by Notary/ Gazetted Officer.

• An attested photocopy of the report card of the class last attended.

PHOTOGRAPHS• Three latest passport size coloured photographs of the student• One photograph of each parent• One photograph of the guardian (if any)• One family photograph

• The original SLC (School Leaving Certificate)from the previous school.

Online Classes

Class I - II 09.30 am – 1.05 pm Class III - X08.30 am – 01.10 pm

Class UKG 09.30 am –1.30 pm

Class III - X8.00 am – 2.50 pm

Class I - II8.00 am – 1.30 pm

OFFICE TIMINGSThe Front Office will remain open from Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 3.30 pm, Saturday 8.00 am to 2.30 pm. Third Saturday is off.

Regular School

Class UKG09.30 am – 12.05 pm

SCHOOL RULES & REGULATIONSStudents must come neatly dressed in their complete school uniform daily.

They must carry their diary & ID-card to school every day.

In case of illness, the child should not be sent toschool at all, even on assessment days.

No review or examination date will be changed evenif a child is absent on medical grounds.

Students are expected to reach the school at least 5 minutes before the starting time every day. Late Comers will be sent home.

Early leave is discouraged and granted only in case of an emergency by the Principal.

Please send a diary note seeking appointment in case you would like to meet the educator on a working day.

Students of Classes UKG- 5 are not allowed to carry money to buy food from the Green Cafe. They have to get coupons that are to be bought by parents from the canteen.

Students should carry their tiffin and other articles required in school. The school staff shall not accept any item sent later during working hours due to security reasons.

Parents are requested to keep the school updated about their mobile numbers on which they would like to receive the alerts. Any changes in the number should be intimated immediately to the .

As a step towards improving communication between the parents and the school, we provide Short Message Service (SMS). This facility ensures that all important and urgent messages reach the parents instantly on their mobile phones.

SMS Facility

Birthday Celebration (Class 1 onwards)We prefer to keep the birthday celebration simple to avoid any disparity or over indulgence.Parents are requested to send only sweets /chocolates within the range of Rs.20/- per child.

Ours is an environment-friendly school, therefore, Polythene Bags are not allowed on the campus. Please provide a cloth/jute bag to your child to carry his/her belongings.

Students are not permitted to wear ornaments, expensive wrist watches, apply heena, nail paint,wear fancy clips & bands.

The girls who have got their ears pierced, will wear only small studs.

On all Saturdays (Except the Third Saturday) parents can come and meet the concerned educator, between 10:30 am - 11:30 am, after taking an appointment.

In all the official correspondence with the school, full name of the child, as well as the class and admission number should be mentioned.

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Leave will be sanctioned only when applied on the Leave Application Form provided in the SchoolAlmanac.

Medical leave will only be granted by the Principal on the provision of a medical certificate by a medical practitioner.

A student suffering from any infectious disease must observe the prescribed period of quarantine. The student can rejoin the school after submitting a medical fitness certificate from a medical practitioner

The affected child will not be allowed to cometo school even if there is an examination.

Students are not permitted to bring objectionable material to school such as magazines, video games, mobile phones & electronic gadgets, etc.

General Rules

Chicken Pox – Till complete falling of scabs.Cholera – Till the child is completely well.Measles – Two weeks after the rash disappears.Mumps – Until the swelling has gone.Whooping cough – Six weeks.

school through an email.

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FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

For fee details, please contact and enquire from the front desk at school.

Installment No.

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

March 2021

July 2021

October 2021

January 2022

Month of Installments

1st to 11th of March, 2021

1st to 11th of July, 2021

1st to 12th of October, 2021

1st to 16th of January, 2022

Period of Installment

Phone no: 9914815444

Sector 71, Mohali

Office Timings:8:00 am to 3:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

www.smartwonderschool.com

8:00 am to 2:30 pm (Except third Saturday)

T: 0172- 2270063- 65, 91-99148-15444 | E: smartwonders_school@hotmail.com