Nursery Morning

Headmistress (Primary) - Ms Sara Sehar

A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do  – Walter Bagehot

My journey with St. Michael’s Convent School has been very rewarding in terms of satisfaction and motivation that keeps me charged for the new ventures. 

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Acting Class Mistress - Nurseries

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  • A huge play ground where soccer, cricket and throw ball can be played.
  • A basketball court, medical room, computer labs. A library with good collection of books.
  • Canteen with shaded seating area.
  • Declamation contests
  • Naat and qirat
  • Elocution
  • Presentations
  • Role play
  • Field trips
      • All school fees must be paid through crossed cheques or in cash, but deposited only in FAYSAL BANK, Clifton branch, Karachi, through fee slips issued by the fee office.
      • School fees should be paid before 5th of every month.
      • All three portions of the fee slip are to be completed before taking it to the bank for payment.
      • If payment is being made by cash, please take exact change to facilitate minimum delay at the bank.
      • All cheques should be made out as follows:
        MORNING SHIFT: In favour of “ST. MICHAEL’S CONVENT SCHOOL”.
      • If payment is made by cheque, receipt is subject to realization of the said month/Bi month.
      • In case of dishonoured cheque, a notice period of 15 days will be given after which, the child will not be allowed to attend classes until clearance of school fees.
      • Receipts are only valid if stamped and signed by the bank.
      • Fees should be paid on or before the due date.
      • Corrections particularly of the amount on the fee slip, (three receipts), must be confirmed by the signature and stamp of a competent authority of the school.
      • The parent’s copy of the fee slip will be signed and stamped by the bank and returned to the parent, immediately after payment is made. All liabilities consequent on departure from this rule shall be those of the parent.
      • Students of class XI (O Level / A Level) will have to clear all the dues, before they obtain their Admit Cards / Statement of entries or permission to take the exam.
 

WithDrawals:

  • The intended withdrawal of a student should be notified in writing parents/guardians, one month in advance, or one month’s fees will charged in lieu of the notice.
  •   Any student, absent from school for one calendar month without a letter explaining his/her absence will be liable to be struck off the roll. Such a  student may be re-admitted later, if there is a vacancy, on payment of a fresh admission fee.
  •   A Leaving Certificate will not be issued until all the school dues are paid.
  •  A pupil applying for a Leaving Certificate before the summer vacation will have to clear his/her dues for the vacation months as well.
  • Students whose names have been struck off just before the summer vacation will have to clear their dues for the vacation months as well if a Leaving Certificate is to be issued.
  • Regularity:

    • Timing of Nursery Section:

    Monday-Thursday: 08:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

    Friday: 08:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.             

    After the closure of gates i.e. at 7:35 a.m. (Morning) & 1:30 p.m. (Afternoon), Nursery students (only) will be allowed through the reception gate.

    •  Gates will close at 7:35 a.m. for the Morning Shift & at 1:30 p.m. for the Afternoon Shift, Late comers will not be allowed to enter the school premises.
    •  Students should be regular and punctual to school.
    • Less than 95% attendance is considered as irregular.
    • If for any reason the child is absent he/she should bring a written note of excuse the next day.
    • It is the responsibility of the parents to see that the child completes his/her work once he/she resumes school. 
    • Absence during an examination or test would result in zero.
    •  Students(s) taking short leave for any reason will not be awarded with 100% attendance certificate(s).
    •    Once a student comes to school, he/she shall not be allowed to go home during school hours unless a parent or someone with written authority comes personally to take him/her home in case of any emergency.
    •   In case of a medical condition or any other circumstances if the student is sent back home his/her attendance will be affected. Furthermore a medical certificate is to be submitted upon resuming school.
     
    Studies:
    • Parents are expected to see that their children prepare their lessons at home and study regularly. Students must bring their registers, books and stationary according to the daily time table.
    •  Parents are not permitted to do any corrections in the child’s exercise copies. If they have any suggestions/complaints, they must write the same in their child’s diary and request the child to show it to the teacher concerned. If there is no response, then please see the Deputy Principal.
    • Nurseries have on-going assessments, Positions will not be awarded upto class V at primary level.
    • During the year there will be tests at intervals, assessments and terminal examinations. IN CASE OF ABSENCE TO RETEST/EXAM WILL BE GIVEN. The parents ought to keep themselves informed of the results of the tests and examinations and they are required to sign the report and also take notice of the remarks made there from time to time.
    •  ALL TEST PAPERS ARE SENT HOME WITH THE STUDENT.
    • Absenteeism from test and exam will disqualify the students (Grade VI onward) from acquiring class rank.
    •  Promotions will be awarded at the end of the scholastic year by the Principal in consultation with the staff members. The promotion will be based on the yearly average.
    • A student who fails a second time in the same class will be asked to leave the school.
    • Any enquiries/complaints etc., regarding a student’s progress and behaviour must be given in writing directly to the Principal / Deputy Principal, and not be the class teachers.
    • Parents or visitors are not allowed to see their children or their class teacher while in class without the explicit prior permission of the Principal / Deputy Principal.
    •   Fancy stationery items and trolley bags are not allowed. Stationery should be brought in a clear (transparent) pencil case.
    • The school authorities strongly discourage the indiscriminate engaging of private tutors. NO PRIVATE TUTOR SHOULD BE ENGAGED FROM THE SCHOOL WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PRINCIPAL / DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
    • Presents to members of the staff or demonstrations in their honour will require prior written sanction of the principal.
    • Parents should keep a follow up of copies by signing the test index/indices.
    • Pupils suffering from a contagious, infectious disease shall not be permitted to attend school even if they have an examination or test till they are declared cured by a competent physician.
     
    Examination:
    • Absence from the whole examination involves a total loss of marks. Absence from only some subjects, involves the loss of marks for  those subjects.
    •  Willful breach of any of the regulations of examination conduct is punishable with expulsion from the examination room or, if discovered subsequently, cancellation of the paper. The decision of the Principal in this connection will be final.
    • The results of the examination are final and cannot be reconsidered or reviewed.
    •  .  Annual shuffling of students is school policy. No request will be entertained in this regard.
     
     Uniform:
    • Boys
    1. White full sleeves shirt with monogram, dark grey trousers, school tie and maroon coat/sweater in winter.
    2. In summers, white half sleeves shirt with monogram, school tie & dark grey trousers.
    • Girls
    1. Grey knee-length kameez with monogram maroon collar piping on sleeves. Plain white shalwar, plain white dupatta/sash. Black hair-band, black shoes (joggers are not allowed)
    2. Plain white socks
    3. White tennis shoes for sports period.
     
    Conduct, discipline and cleanliness:
    • Punctuality and daily attendance are strictly insisted upon.
    • Irregular attendance, habitual idleness, disobedience, misconduct, misconduct, misbehavior, objectionable moral influence, disorderly or any unseemly conduct can also result in change of section.
    • Leave of absence will be given for serious reasons only. If a pupil is absent due to illness or any other reason, a letter from his/her parent or guardian testifying to the fact, must be given along with a medical certificate, if the student has been ill for more than two days.
    • Acts of vandalism of school property, furniture or disfiguring of school uniform are liable to severe disciplinary action. The decision of the principal will be final. In case of any kind of damage to the premises of the school or furniture shall be recovered from those responsible for the damage.
    • Eating in class, throwing objects, running, playing and shouting within the school building is strictly forbidden.
    • Ankle high shoes, colored joggers, fancy belts, caps, hats, head-bands, wrist-bands, dark glasses, chains, bracelets, rings, stickers, pin-on badges, nail polish, mehndi, friendship/”mannat” bands or chains are strictly forbidden. Fancy watches are not allowed.
    • Finger nails should be kept short and clean. Hair should be kept short and neatly combed. Girls should keep their hair neatly tied with a black clip or black hair-band only.
    • Boys are required to have a school boy haircut (not touching the collar or falling on the forehead) and proper shave. Faded torn or un-ironed uniforms are not allowed.
    • Mobile phones are strictly prohibited. If found, these will be confiscated.
    • As the school upholds respect for lawful authority as a basic principle in education, any student taking part in a strike, procession or other public demonstration not countenanced by the school authorities will be dismissed forthwith. Unseemly and rowdy celebration such as the “last day of school” are strictly forbidden. The decision of the principal in this connection will be final.
    • The school is not responsible for any article misplaced or lost by the student.
    • The school does not hold itself responsible for incident with students outside its premises or after school is over. Parents are advised to make arrangements to pick up their children as soon as school is over.
    • No collection of funds for any purpose whatsoever may be started without the prior written permission of the principal.
    • As st. Michael’s convent school is registered as a higher secondary school under the directorate of school education, no college type of student unions are allowed to be formed or function in this school.
    • Van matters should not be referred to the school. Parents are advised to coordinate with the respective van driver at their own end.
    • The students’ diary is meant for taking down h/w, instructions given by the teachers & correspondence with the parents. Tearing pages is a punishable act and may also affect the “conduct grade”.
     
    Personal Hygiene::
    • Students having nits and lice will not be allowed to attend the school till the problem is completely resolved.
    • Head hygiene defaulters will not be considered for class merit certificate, rank or positions.
    • Persistent head hygiene issue would lead to suspension from school till the clearance is given by the school medical department.
    • Monthly conduct grade will be affected due to head hygiene default.
     
     Laboratory:
    • Students are responsible for the apparatus being used by them in the laboratory. Any apparatus missing or broken after the practical, will be the sold responsibility of the class or student who will have to restore the damage by paying the cost of the apparatus. The decision of the Principal will be final.

     

     Library:
    • The library will be open till 3:00 p.m. on all school days and till 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays, summer holidays are winter vacations except public holidays and other holidays as notified by the Government from time to time. Students may avail this facility.
    •  Books must be returned by the due date. If a book is required for a longer period. it must be produced and the librarian will extent the period if it is not required by someone else.
    •  Damage to a book will be penalized with a fine amounting to the cost of the book, or replacement. The decision of the librarian and / or the Principal will be final.
    •  Student are forbidden to write any remarks in a book or to underline words. Any multilation or scribbling will be penalized with a fine as may be imposed by the librarian and / or the Principal.
     
     Medical:
    • The school doctor & nurse are available for first aid and emergency medical examination of the student. The school will, however, not be liable for any accident and /or mishap.
     
    Railway/Air Concession forms:
    • Railway concession forms: parents are requested to submit an application requesting for a letter from the school, stating the travel destination/station in Pakistan, which is to be submitted at the railway booking office for obtaining railway concession form.
    • Air concession forms are available with the P.I.A reservation and booking centre, strachen road, karachi. Parents are requested to collect them and have the same filled out. Thereafter, the school will verify, sign and return them.
     
    Security:
    • Nursery students are given identification/collection cards at the beginning of the academic year which must be presented/shown when collecting your child at home time. In case of losing the collection card, get a duplicate issued immediately.
    • After collecting the duplicate collection card the original card will be confiscated if found or presented by any bearer.
    • Student cards will be issued at the beginning of each academic year and will be valid for the period only for which forms are circulated before the closing of the session.
    • Information filled in the Id card form should be current and valid.
    • Guardian’s name and number are required for contacting the particular person in case of unavailability of the parent or if both the parents are unreachable.
    • Wearing of identity card/name tag daily is compulsory.
    • Kindly ensure that your child comes to school with all the necessary supplies/items for the day. Delivery of food items, water bottles, books etc. Will not be accepted by the reception for delivery to classroom due to security concerns.
    • Telephone – the school telephone is available to students only in cases of emergency. Concerns can be forwarded on the following email: smcs@st-michaels.edu.pk