Back Ground
Established as Primary School in 1962 Daga
Higher School has today claimed the highest
learning centre in the Dzongkhag. Being the peak of learning in the Dzongkhag, this school
is expected to set examples and come up as a model school for the other schools
in the Dzongkhag.
learning centre in the Dzongkhag. Being the peak of learning in the Dzongkhag, this school
is expected to set examples and come up as a model school for the other schools
in the Dzongkhag.
The school was upgraded to Lower Secondary
School in 1982 and to a middle secondary
school in 2000. After eight years as middle secondary school, it was upgraded to higher
secondary school in 2009.
school in 2000. After eight years as middle secondary school, it was upgraded to higher
secondary school in 2009.
An organization like this will have to be
guided and supported by well documented policies.
This policy document has taken its shape after detail deliberation and discussion with in the
staff and the students and thereby it is our document. All the staff and the students of the
school will have to abide by the policies in this document. This document will not remain
as final but will be amended and updated yearly or as and when necessary.
This policy document has taken its shape after detail deliberation and discussion with in the
staff and the students and thereby it is our document. All the staff and the students of the
school will have to abide by the policies in this document. This document will not remain
as final but will be amended and updated yearly or as and when necessary.
This document contains
only the rationales of the policies while the working document contains
the roles and responsibilities of different actors and also the process and procedures of how
the activities are to be conducted and carried out. Therefore, the working document will be a
guide for the policy implementers.
the roles and responsibilities of different actors and also the process and procedures of how
the activities are to be conducted and carried out. Therefore, the working document will be a
guide for the policy implementers.
Vision
“A reputable child friendly school committed to achieving
excellence in all round development in line with GNH values”
Mission
“Provide wholesome education to every child in the
school”
Strategies
1. Providing
fair opportunities to all the students alike.
2. Adopting
activities that foster wholesome education.
3. Planning
and helping build all necessary infra-structure.
4. Making
all necessary resources available in the campus.
5. Providing
continuous counseling and help to the children.
6. Providing
professional development opportunities to the teachers.
7. Promoting
transparent, accountable and efficient management system in the school.
Creating
an ambience where Bhutanese culture is promoted and respected, mutual respect
and trust level is high and bullying and discrimination is prohibited
Goals
1. To become a model school in the Dzongkhag.
2. To help teacher to grow professionally
3. To offer the best of teaching and learning ambience to the
students and teachers in the school.
4. When the students graduate from this school:
a. The students will have received quality subject/content
knowledge.
b. The students will have gained basic principles and practices of
Dirglam Namsha.
c. The students will be able to analyze things and will be able to
differentiate what is good and
what is not.
what is not.
d. Students will be able to think critically.
e. Students will be able to practice the values of GHN in their
daily lives.
f. Students will have achieved as much life skills as possible.
g. Students will have decided their future through carrier
counseling services.
SCHOOL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
School Management Board
At the top of the school
management, it will be the school management board (SMB). All
important discussions and decisions with regards to the school will be made in the board.
The SMB will be chaired by Dasho Dzongdag with members representing all the stake
stakeholders of the school including the DEO, parents, the business community and the
civil servants.
important discussions and decisions with regards to the school will be made in the board.
The SMB will be chaired by Dasho Dzongdag with members representing all the stake
stakeholders of the school including the DEO, parents, the business community and the
civil servants.
Given on the following
page is the organizational structure of the School Management Board.
School Management Team
The school management is
a team management. The team will comprise of the principal,
vice principal, staff secretary and the heads of the three committees: the academic;
co-curricular; and the students supports service committee. Students’ representatives and
teachers will be involved wherever deemed necessary. All decisions made by the SMT will
be intimated to the staff and the students accordingly.
vice principal, staff secretary and the heads of the three committees: the academic;
co-curricular; and the students supports service committee. Students’ representatives and
teachers will be involved wherever deemed necessary. All decisions made by the SMT will
be intimated to the staff and the students accordingly.
School Management Committees
For effective and
efficient management of the school, all activity areas in the school will be
clubbed into three groups and be executed by three heads under whom the activities will
be carried out by committees and in-charges. However, the administrative matters will be
dealt separately by the school administration and in consultation with the SMT where
ever necessary. The committees and in-charges under the three activity areas are:
clubbed into three groups and be executed by three heads under whom the activities will
be carried out by committees and in-charges. However, the administrative matters will be
dealt separately by the school administration and in consultation with the SMT where
ever necessary. The committees and in-charges under the three activity areas are:
1)
Academic
2)
Co-curricular
3)
Student and Staff Support Service (SSSS)
4)
Administration
Student committee will be
encouraged to be formed to help the school management
and administration. Therefore, following are some of the sub-committees that will have
to be formed under the areas.
and administration. Therefore, following are some of the sub-committees that will have
to be formed under the areas.
1. Academic
activities
· Admission committee
· Examination committee /Timetable committee
· Professional development committee (SBIP)
· Monitoring committee: the HODs
· Award committee
2. Students and Staff
Support Services
· Discipline committee
· Mess committee
· School Development Fund Committee
· Disaster Management Committee
· Counseling Service Committee
3. Co-curricular
Activities
· Sports/games committee
· Celebration committee
· Cultural Committee
· SAP Committee
Working areas of the three committees are:
1. Academic Committee
a. Classroom teaching and substitutions
b. Remedial classes
c. School Level Monitoring and Support Services
d. Professional development
e. Admission
f. Students Assessment
g. Promotion and retention policy
h. School library
i. School laboratories
j. Timetable and school timing
k. Attendance policy
l. Teacher on Duty
2. Areas of responsibilities
of Students and staff Support services
a. Green school for Green Bhutan policy
b. Discipline and measures
c. Counseling
d. Students mess
e. Hostel life
f. Farewell for students and teachers/staff
g. Staff Secretary
h. Office bearers
i. School Development Fund
j. Students leave
k. Student Health program
l. Disaster management
m.
Choshe program and penal code briefings and
orientation
3. Areas of responsibilities
of Co-curricular activities
a. School Sports
b. Cultural activities
c. Literary activities
d. Celebrations
e. Club activities
f. Driglam Namsha
g. School Agriculture Program
4. Administrative Matters
and management
a. Staff leave
b. Staff Promotion
c. Staff Attendance
d. Staff Performance Evaluation
e. Nomination for workshops and Invigilation (SMT)
GNH VALUE
INFUSED EDUCATION SYSTEM
Gross National Happiness
is the ultimate aim and the desired destination of our country. It is not just
the development philosophy but the philosophy of life itself. As the children’s
lives are groomed in the school, the school system is expected to offer and
live with the positive and good values of GNH. Therefore, the values are
considered and taken into account while the policies are documented. The street
level implementers (teachers and other staff) are to notice the values in it
and stress and practice the values. The teachers in their teaching to identify
the values that their lesson is going to offer may be reflected in their daily
lesson plan so as to keep both the teacher and the students aware of the values
being taught and learnt.
1. ACADEMIC
Academic knowledge will be offered and
monitored through the following activities. All the activities are aimed
towards enhancing the learning of children in the school.
To be effective in implementation of the academic
policies, the academic activities will be
co-ordinated by academic head. He/she will be responsible and accountable for the effective implementation of all academic activities in the school. The head and the committee members of
the committee under the academic area may consult the school administration for necessary support and advice wherever and whenever necessary.
co-ordinated by academic head. He/she will be responsible and accountable for the effective implementation of all academic activities in the school. The head and the committee members of
the committee under the academic area may consult the school administration for necessary support and advice wherever and whenever necessary.
1.1
Classroom Teaching and Learning
As classroom teaching is the most important
activity of the school and the most important role
of a teacher, the Principals and the academic heads must ensure that a very minimum disturbance is posed to the daily classroom teaching and learning. All teachers must make sure that they
are punctual in coming and leaving the class. Teaching demands a great deal of prior planning
and preparation. Effective planning always precedes a successful teacher. It is the very foundation for
a teacher to succeed in his/her profession. All classroom teaching must be conducted through
well planned lessons. Lesson planning and teaching will be one of the main bases for rating a teachers’ performance. A format developed by the academic head in consultation with the
teachers will be used by all the teachers.
of a teacher, the Principals and the academic heads must ensure that a very minimum disturbance is posed to the daily classroom teaching and learning. All teachers must make sure that they
are punctual in coming and leaving the class. Teaching demands a great deal of prior planning
and preparation. Effective planning always precedes a successful teacher. It is the very foundation for
a teacher to succeed in his/her profession. All classroom teaching must be conducted through
well planned lessons. Lesson planning and teaching will be one of the main bases for rating a teachers’ performance. A format developed by the academic head in consultation with the
teachers will be used by all the teachers.
1.2
Substitution classes
Teachers taking leave is unavoidable and when
they are on leave the class should not remain idle. The absent teacher must be
substituted and the arrangement must be done by the academic head.
1.3 Remedial
lessons:
All children are not equipped with same
physical and intellectual capacity. Some learn faster and some slower and take
more time to learn the same thing. All don’t learn in the same way too. As
the school aims towards the excellence of all the students alike, and consider the values of GNH,
all subjects teachers are expected and encouraged to provide remedial lessons for those slow learners so that they catch up with the other learners. Remedial initiatives taken by the teachers will be taken into account during the performance evaluation of the teachers at the end of the
each year. The concerned teacher must keep proper record of the remedial help offered.
Academic head is to prepare schedules for all remedial classes.
the school aims towards the excellence of all the students alike, and consider the values of GNH,
all subjects teachers are expected and encouraged to provide remedial lessons for those slow learners so that they catch up with the other learners. Remedial initiatives taken by the teachers will be taken into account during the performance evaluation of the teachers at the end of the
each year. The concerned teacher must keep proper record of the remedial help offered.
Academic head is to prepare schedules for all remedial classes.
In case a teacher claims that there is no
requirement of remedial class for his subject, the concern teacher is required
to give to the school administration in writing through the academic head.
1.3
School Level Monitoring and Support Services (SLMSS)
The SMT will appoint heads of the department
who will be responsible for providing monitoring and support services to the
teachers in their department. Monitors not only play a vital role in promoting
good practices in the school but also in evaluating teachers performance and
achievements in the academic year which has direct weighting on teachers
promotion/up-gradation/training opportunities. The monitors and the principals
will sit down together with the teacher in the beginning of the year and
discuss the target set and in the end of year for performance evaluation
rating. In this light, monitors need to be both objective and sensitive
while carrying out their responsibilities. The monitors will set this monitoring job as one of its target of the year and the principal will do the rating accordingly.
while carrying out their responsibilities. The monitors will set this monitoring job as one of its target of the year and the principal will do the rating accordingly.
Composed of principal,
vice-prncipal and the heads of the department. The heads will be of the
following departments:
·
Science department
·
English department
·
Dzongkha department
·
History and geography
·
Mathematics and IT
·
Accountancy and commerce.
1.5 Professional Development
No single teacher has
come as perfect person/teacher when he/she came out of the university/teaching
colleges. All grow professionally as they gain experience and put to practice
their knowledge and skills learnt in the colleges. Teachers’ professional
growth is very important and should become a part of the school culture. It
serves to keep teachers busy learning and become more and more effective in
their profession and they are able to do sound justice to their job. In this
ever changing world the teachers by the nature of the roles and
responsibilities have
to keep updated themselves. Therefore, professional development activities are to be taken by
the teachers more as avenues for continuing life-long education; an opportunity to grow in their profession rather than a burden. The committee must therefore, find the need areas of the school and changes in the curriculum and system in the beginning of the year and prepare an action plan for the activity and include in the school calendar.
to keep updated themselves. Therefore, professional development activities are to be taken by
the teachers more as avenues for continuing life-long education; an opportunity to grow in their profession rather than a burden. The committee must therefore, find the need areas of the school and changes in the curriculum and system in the beginning of the year and prepare an action plan for the activity and include in the school calendar.
1.6 Examination Policy (summative)
Examination forms an integral part of
assessment and is the principal yardstick to measure the level of achievement
of the pupils at the end of the chapter, unit, term and year. It is a form of
summative assessment which has maximum weighting to determine whether a pupil
is eligible to
be promoted to the next higher grade based on his/her performance in the tests/examinations. Therefore, the examination has to be fair and valid, so all examination has to be preceded by test blue prints and model answers.
be promoted to the next higher grade based on his/her performance in the tests/examinations. Therefore, the examination has to be fair and valid, so all examination has to be preceded by test blue prints and model answers.
Quarterly
tests are aimed at not only reinforcing the learners to learn continuously
(thereby checking on the continuity of learning) but also to check and ensure
the learners understanding
of the contents/topics taught/learnt in the class (thereby checking on the knowledge acquired
by the learners in that particular period /unit or chapter). This is evaluated as part of CA to see the progress and learning of the students. The school believes that having quarterly test besides term and annual test is very important and essential for the improvement and measurement of
students’ achievement and performance. Further the conduct of all examination must be fair and just for all the different classes and students. It must not provide any special priorities and prerogatives to any individuals or groups. In case any cheating or malpractices is found to be practiced either by students of by the staff, the school will view very seriously. Details of the conduct of examination are given in the working document.
of the contents/topics taught/learnt in the class (thereby checking on the knowledge acquired
by the learners in that particular period /unit or chapter). This is evaluated as part of CA to see the progress and learning of the students. The school believes that having quarterly test besides term and annual test is very important and essential for the improvement and measurement of
students’ achievement and performance. Further the conduct of all examination must be fair and just for all the different classes and students. It must not provide any special priorities and prerogatives to any individuals or groups. In case any cheating or malpractices is found to be practiced either by students of by the staff, the school will view very seriously. Details of the conduct of examination are given in the working document.
Rules
and Regulations
The school strictly follows the
examinations rules and regulations set by the Bhutan Board of Examinations. All
examination will be conducted in a fair and just manner. No mal practices will
be allowed. In case of any ill practices being caught in the hall, the particular paper will be cancelled and the student will miss that particular paper. In case the teachers are seen allowing
or helping will be also viewed seriously.
be allowed. In case of any ill practices being caught in the hall, the particular paper will be cancelled and the student will miss that particular paper. In case the teachers are seen allowing
or helping will be also viewed seriously.
Formative/Continuous
Assessment Policy
Formative/Continuous Assessment is an integral part of assessment. It
helps to enhance the teaching-learning outcome of both the teachers and the
taught. It allows the teacher to constantly check and help on the performance
and progress of the learners. At the same time it helps
teachers to shift or change the way he/she teaches to suit the learners’ ability and the desires of the learners. It is indeed an on-going process to assess the progress of the students through regular evaluation by observing student behaviour and checking for the development of social
and academic skills. Continuous Assessment (CA) is that of the student’s Class Work (CW), Home
Work (HW), Unit Tests (UT) and Project Work or Practical Work (PW).(For more details refer working document).
teachers to shift or change the way he/she teaches to suit the learners’ ability and the desires of the learners. It is indeed an on-going process to assess the progress of the students through regular evaluation by observing student behaviour and checking for the development of social
and academic skills. Continuous Assessment (CA) is that of the student’s Class Work (CW), Home
Work (HW), Unit Tests (UT) and Project Work or Practical Work (PW).(For more details refer working document).
To motivate all students to aim higher achievement, well performing
students will be awarded academic awards at the end of each year. For the
purpose, the award committee is being formed.
1.4
Admission
Admission will be done in the beginning of every
year and through the year on case by case basis. It is done by the admission
committee which will be responsible and accountable for all admission of the
students. The admission committee will consist of the following:
• Principal
• Vice Principal
• Academic Head/student support Committee Head and the Co-curricular
head.
• Warden / Matron
• Office Assistant
Forms and nature of admission
1. Admission on government placement: This admission is for the
students place by the ministry and the Dzongkhag in classes VII, IX and XI. It
is done in the beginning of the year.
2. Admission on parents transfer: This is admission for students
whose parents are transferred to the Dzongkhag. This can depend on the time of
their parents transfer.
3. Admission for resettlement parents: Students whose parents are
in the Dzongkhag through the resettle program of the government.
4. Admission for students with disciplinary issue: For students
with disciplinary problem and transferred from other schools.
5. Admission of Medical Grounds: Students who are not medically fit
in the hot places and desires
to study in the school. Other medical cases may not be entertained as our health unit here is only BHU grade 1.
to study in the school. Other medical cases may not be entertained as our health unit here is only BHU grade 1.
6. Admission as boarders: For student hailing from beyond one hour
walking distance or 5 KM from the school.
7. Admission as private candidate: For unsuccessful students of
classes X and XII and also the continuing education students.
All the above admission
will be based on seats availability in the school and on the production of the
following documents.
Documents required for admission
1.
Mark sheet
2.
Transfer certificate
3.
Character certificate
4.
Citizenship ID or special resident permit for
students above 15 yrs.
5.
Certificate of achievements if any (a photo
copy may be submitted)
6.
Medical certificates (admission for health
ground)
7.
Transfer order of parents (transfer case)
8.
Resettlement order (for admission of
resettlement program)
9.
Contact address or telephone number of the
nearest guardian/parents [mandatory].
10.
Two passport size photographs and one personal
file.
1.5
Assessment
Assessments
in the school are of two types: summative and formative assessment. Summative
assessments are conducted two times a year: one at the end of the first term
and the other at the end of the second term. Formative assessment is termed as
continuous assessment. Continuous assessment is carried out throughout the year
continuously.
Promotion
policy
A candidate
will be promoted to next higher class if s/he successfully passes the concerned
examination (see promotion policy). Statement of marks will be issued to all
the candidates who appeared for the examinations irrespective of their results
(for Home Examinations). The marks and the result will be confidential and only
the individual student will be able to know his or her marks. Towards the end of the year there will be
promotion meeting to discuss the promotion
of the students.
of the students.
The general promotion policy for different classes is as follows:
Class
VII and VIII
Pass mark in all subjects is 40%
Must pass in English, Dzongkha and
maths.
Must not fail in more than one subject
among History, Geography and Science
Must obtain at least grade ‘D’ in SUPW
Must have at least 90% attendance (overall and subjects)
Class
IX and X
Pass mark in all subjects is 35%
Must pass in English and Dzongkha
Must not fail in more than one subject
among maths, Science (together), HCG and
Economics/computer
Must obtain at least grade ‘D’ in SUPW
Must have at least 90% attendance
(overall and subjects)
Class
XI and XII
Pass marks in all subjects is 40%
Must pass in English and Dzongkha
Must pass in two electives
Must obtain at least grade ‘D’ in SUPW
Must have at least 90% attendance
(overall and subjects)
Award committee
The academic award committee is aimed at selecting the
meritorious students from each class
and awards them at the end of the year. For this purpose the committee will meet at the end of
the year and select the students with the help of class teachers. This committee will also be decision making body for all academic and other awards. Therefore, to make it fair and square,
the committee must keep proper record.
and awards them at the end of the year. For this purpose the committee will meet at the end of
the year and select the students with the help of class teachers. This committee will also be decision making body for all academic and other awards. Therefore, to make it fair and square,
the committee must keep proper record.
1.6
Time table and school timing
School time table will be developed by the
time committee. The draft timetable must be brought
to the general meeting for consultation and endorsement. Only upon the consent of the whole
staff, the timetable is final and implemented. In an academic year there will be two timings: summer
and winter timing.
to the general meeting for consultation and endorsement. Only upon the consent of the whole
staff, the timetable is final and implemented. In an academic year there will be two timings: summer
and winter timing.
1.9 Library
Reading is most important part in the process
of learning. It is only through reading that that
keeps students or anyone abreast of the various styles of writing and new vocabulary. Reading also significantly helps in developing language skills, and acquires information on various topics. Therefore, inculcating reading habit in our children is very vital part of the role of the teachers.
For this reason the school library shall remain open from 8:30am to 5.00pm throughout the year (exception of Sundays and Govt. holidays) to provide an easy access to the students and the teachers to the library facilities in the school. The working document details all the process and
the management of the school library.
keeps students or anyone abreast of the various styles of writing and new vocabulary. Reading also significantly helps in developing language skills, and acquires information on various topics. Therefore, inculcating reading habit in our children is very vital part of the role of the teachers.
For this reason the school library shall remain open from 8:30am to 5.00pm throughout the year (exception of Sundays and Govt. holidays) to provide an easy access to the students and the teachers to the library facilities in the school. The working document details all the process and
the management of the school library.
1.10 LABORATORIES
Science
Deeper understanding of
science is only possible through practical lessons and practical classes
for all the sciences are very important. The science Head/monitor will oversee all that relates to the science laboratories. Having known the importance of the laboratories, the school, the
teachers and the lab assistants must work with the following aims and objectives:
for all the sciences are very important. The science Head/monitor will oversee all that relates to the science laboratories. Having known the importance of the laboratories, the school, the
teachers and the lab assistants must work with the following aims and objectives:
·
Understanding of scientific concepts,
principles and processes related to the subjects.
·
Skills in scientific methods of investigation
such as handling apparatus, observing, recording analyzing synthesizing and
drawing conclusion.
·
Ability to relate scientific knowledge to
other areas of knowledge.
·
Ability to recognize and discover the
contribution of science in modern age.
·
Appreciation of scientific knowledge and
develop positive attitude towards science in students personal development.
·
Ability to apply the scientific knowledge and
skills to problem solving in life situations and
discuss the related issues.
discuss the related issues.
·
Understanding about the impact of development
on the natural environment.
·
Awareness of the career opportunities
presented by science education.
Computer
Computer lab will be
taken care of by the Lab assistant. The lab is very important at this IT age.
Therefore, the concerned in-charge and teacher must find out strategies whereby
not only the IT student get to know it but all the students in the school must
avail opportunity to get some hands on practices and get the feel of IT. The
roles and responsibility of the IT teacher and the Lab Assistant is given in
the working document.
1.7
ATTENDENCE POLICY
The entire process of education requires
continuity of instruction, classroom participation,
learning experiences and study in order to reach the maximum educational benefits for each student. Daily school attendance is one of several factors necessary for student’s achievement. Make up work is never sufficient to correct for the loss of class time. It is our belief that a student cannot receive full benefit from the programmes unless he/she is in full attendance. Although the school realizes occasional absences from school are unavoidable, these instances should be kept
to an absolute minimum.
learning experiences and study in order to reach the maximum educational benefits for each student. Daily school attendance is one of several factors necessary for student’s achievement. Make up work is never sufficient to correct for the loss of class time. It is our belief that a student cannot receive full benefit from the programmes unless he/she is in full attendance. Although the school realizes occasional absences from school are unavoidable, these instances should be kept
to an absolute minimum.
Therefore the school
encourages and the education department demands a minimum of 90% attendance to
qualify the students to sit in all the internal and external examination. A
child can take two official leave in a year and it will be anyway considered
absent in the class.
All attendance will be
maintained by the individual subject teacher for the classroom teaching
while the TODs will maintain all the study attendance. If a student does not achieve the minimum requirement that particular child will be disallowed to write his/her annual examinations which means the students will be detained in the same class and will have to repeat the following year.
while the TODs will maintain all the study attendance. If a student does not achieve the minimum requirement that particular child will be disallowed to write his/her annual examinations which means the students will be detained in the same class and will have to repeat the following year.
Teacher on duty (TOD)
The system of TOD in the
school is to help the school management run the daily school activities.
In such a bigger school a teacher might get one day to be on TOD, therefore, all teachers are to comply with their roles as TOD. TODs will maintain the record of the day’s; report to the administration or concern persons whenever necessary and pass register to the next TOD.
In such a bigger school a teacher might get one day to be on TOD, therefore, all teachers are to comply with their roles as TOD. TODs will maintain the record of the day’s; report to the administration or concern persons whenever necessary and pass register to the next TOD.
2. STUDENTS AND STAFF
SUPPORT SERVICE
2.1 Green School for Green Bhutan:
With the infusion of GNH values in the
education system from 2010 onwards, Daga Higher Secondary School will strive
towards becoming a complete Green School and contribute towards green Bhutan.
Green school does not only mean green colour and having the school physically
green, but also green in the following areas:
1. Physically green
2. Intellectually green
3. Socially and Psychologically green
4. Academically green
5. Culturally green
6. Morally and ethically green
7. Spiritually green
1. Physical
greenery: the school will uplift the notion of keeping
the school litter free and safe
from environmental disaster by encouraging plantations of trees, bamboos and flowers through class wise greening project. Further the nature club will make sure that the school remains clean
by coming up with clean school activities and placing dustbins in the prominent places. All trash must be emptied in the master trash bin located beyond the school ground.
from environmental disaster by encouraging plantations of trees, bamboos and flowers through class wise greening project. Further the nature club will make sure that the school remains clean
by coming up with clean school activities and placing dustbins in the prominent places. All trash must be emptied in the master trash bin located beyond the school ground.
2. Intellectual
greenery: the school encourages all students and
teachers to learn more and do more for the benefit of the society and the
nation. All teachers and students must have green
heart and live with desire to learn more every day. The school to provide an ambience for this to happen. Most important thing is that the teachers act as a role model for the students and be the driver in leading students to be intellectually green.
heart and live with desire to learn more every day. The school to provide an ambience for this to happen. Most important thing is that the teachers act as a role model for the students and be the driver in leading students to be intellectually green.
3. Social and
psychological greenery: A school is a place where teachers and
students live in the school society. The school should ultimately aim towards
living in a peaceful society. All the associates of the school must get to feel
that they belong to the school and they are being taken care. The school rules
and regulations will promote fairness and equal opportunity to all the students
and teachers. For this to happen, all must follow the rules and regulations of
the school and take up your roles and responsibilities sincerely and with
commitment. All school rules also must be fair and square for all section of
the school community.
4. Academic Greenery:
Academic knowledge is the most important tool that we need to equip
our students with. Children must know and be able to analyse what they are learning and why
they are learning. Both the children and teacher must understand this single entity of what is being taught and learnt and the benefits.
our students with. Children must know and be able to analyse what they are learning and why
they are learning. Both the children and teacher must understand this single entity of what is being taught and learnt and the benefits.
5. Cultural
greenery: in line with the principles of GNH, cultural
preservation is very important
for a nation like ours. It is our very unique national identity and many countries around the
globe have lost it and they can only regret and witness the living culture like others. We can’t afford to lose it. If happiness is to be ensued, it is only living in our culture and not with someone else’s culture.
for a nation like ours. It is our very unique national identity and many countries around the
globe have lost it and they can only regret and witness the living culture like others. We can’t afford to lose it. If happiness is to be ensued, it is only living in our culture and not with someone else’s culture.
6. Moral and
ethical greenery: A
school must be a place where both teachers and students respect the rule of law
and the rules and regulations of the school. We must promote greeting culture
between the students; between teachers and between students and teachers.
Teachers
are the role model and we must do justice to our professional aspirations. Daga HSS is the
highest learning centre in the Dzongkhag and the students must be role model for the students
of other schools in the Dzongkhag too.
are the role model and we must do justice to our professional aspirations. Daga HSS is the
highest learning centre in the Dzongkhag and the students must be role model for the students
of other schools in the Dzongkhag too.
7. Spiritual
Greenery: Physical and economic wellbeing alone is not
enough to bring true happiness to anyone. Spiritual peace is must for eternal
happiness. Therefore, the school will promote meditation and other spiritual
activity like choeshe and prayers in the school to foster
and live happily.
and live happily.
(The
above philosophy is extracted from the speech of the honorable Minister of
Education at Daga
HSS, 2010).
HSS, 2010).
2.2 Physical greenery and School Cleanliness policy
The school is a temple of learning and needs
to be kept clean throughout the clock. Classrooms
and academic blocks, surroundings, the road, hostels, dining hall, kitchen, laboratories, library
play fields and all areas within the boundary of school, needs to be thoroughly cleaned
throughout the year.
and academic blocks, surroundings, the road, hostels, dining hall, kitchen, laboratories, library
play fields and all areas within the boundary of school, needs to be thoroughly cleaned
throughout the year.
2.3 Awareness on law
Students miss-behave and many a times go
against the law because they are mostly not aware of the rule of law and the
consequences of their action. Orientation on this topic is very necessary
so that they become aware of what a criminal act is and what is not. Therefore, the school will organize an orientation on the law of the kingdom once a year in the beginning of the year.
so that they become aware of what a criminal act is and what is not. Therefore, the school will organize an orientation on the law of the kingdom once a year in the beginning of the year.
2.4 Meditation and Choeshed Program
Spiritual programs like meditation and choshe
is very important for the students at this time and age. So to provide
spiritual training and broadening the spiritual minds of our children,
Meditation will be encouraged and practiced throughout the year in the school. Further, eminent religious figure will be invited for choshe program which will be organized by the SSSS committee.
Meditation will be encouraged and practiced throughout the year in the school. Further, eminent religious figure will be invited for choshe program which will be organized by the SSSS committee.
2.5 Discipline
To bring greenery to all spheres of the
school, the most important thing is to abide by the rules
and the regulations of the school. Daga Higher Secondary School expects the best of positive conduct from both the staff faculty and the students. The SSSS committee must come up with the expectation list of the students and put up the notice boards around the school. Similarly all
don’t list must be put up on the boards around the school. All students and staff of Daga HSS are to follow the code of conduct, which is very much part of the Driglam Namzha.
and the regulations of the school. Daga Higher Secondary School expects the best of positive conduct from both the staff faculty and the students. The SSSS committee must come up with the expectation list of the students and put up the notice boards around the school. Similarly all
don’t list must be put up on the boards around the school. All students and staff of Daga HSS are to follow the code of conduct, which is very much part of the Driglam Namzha.
Offences will be categorized into three: category
-1, category -2 and category -3
1.
Category 1: minor disturbance preventing
school order
2.
Category 2: General disrespect and defiance
and frequent and repeated violation of category 1.
3.
Category 3: Violation of school rules and
national laws threatening peace and security and frequent and repeated
violation of category 2.
All actions against the three categories of
offences are in the working document.
Counseling services in the school
Rationale:
·
Students are increasingly more exposed to
negative impacts of media.
·
Pressure in the school to perform better owing
to increasing competition for limited
opportunities.
·
Multicultural students from different social
status with different social norms.
·
Parents’ time to devote to their children is
diminishing.
·
Divorce and single parenting exists in the
country.
Guidance and counseling will be given to all needy
students and in the cases detailed in the
working document as unattended cases will lead to undesirable changes that can have negative impact on their performance and personal lives. And counseling will aim to help students in such situations:
working document as unattended cases will lead to undesirable changes that can have negative impact on their performance and personal lives. And counseling will aim to help students in such situations:
1)
Help them manage their current problems and
live more effectively.
2)
Make best use of available resources.
3)
Helping the students in making meaningful and
well –informed choices.
4)
Clarify students’ perceptions.
So the school will refer all disciplinary
matter to the counselors as the first stage of correction.
The counselor must maintain proper record and register for the services provided.
The counselor must maintain proper record and register for the services provided.
2.6 User Education policy
The property of the school belongs to the
school and correspondingly to the student and the teachers who use them. It is
our responsibility to take proper care of the property under our care. The end
user will be given the accountability and responsibilities to take care of the school
property with signing on the handing taking list in the beginning of the year
as they take over the property. The in-charges will take over the property back
at the end of the year and levy the
cost of damaged or missing property on the concerned users as per the undertaking. Proper user education will be given to all the staff and the student in the policy orientation in the beginning of the year. User education will be given on the following:
cost of damaged or missing property on the concerned users as per the undertaking. Proper user education will be given to all the staff and the student in the policy orientation in the beginning of the year. User education will be given on the following:
1. Use of light
2. Care of books
3. Care of furniture
4. Use of water
5. Care of classroom/hostels/toilets etc
2.7 Substance Abuse
We firmly believe that Daga Higher Secondary
School has a responsibility to promote a safe environment within which students
can study and develop. The school also has a responsibility to discharge
towards our children a duty of care. Both of these can be achieved, if all the
staff members (Principal, Vice Principal, Teachers and supporting staff)
support children and assist them in the recognition of unsafe environments and
unsafe behaviour.
The growing use of all
types of drugs and alcohol in our society is a threat to the safety of a
child’s healthy development. Without this healthy development, children are unlikely to grow, develop and realize their full potential.
child’s healthy development. Without this healthy development, children are unlikely to grow, develop and realize their full potential.
As such the policy seeks
to ensure that:
· Students in our school receive an education that enables them to
grow up confidently, knowledgably, competently and safely.
· Children get consistent messages about living a healthy
lifestyle and the inappropriateness of drug and alcohol misuse.
· Drugs, tobacco and alcohol related incidents are addressed by
the school in a consistent
manner.
manner.
· The policy is based on three key issues;
· Drugs, tobacco and alcohol prevention is a multi-agency/family
role.
· Education in the area of self-awareness, self confidence,
understanding health and health promotion are the most effective ways of
developing long term healthy and socially acceptable attitude towards drugs,
tobacco and alcohol.
· Children need to understand the risks associated with the use of
tobacco, drugs and alcohol.
In line to the aims
mentioned above, the school will undertake the following actions to address
the drugs, tobacco and alcohol incidents throughout the academic year.
the drugs, tobacco and alcohol incidents throughout the academic year.
· Awareness programmes on drugs, tobacco and alcohol.
· Awareness on the law.
· Counselling.
· Disciplinary actions firm and fair.
2.8 MESS/WFP management
The school mess will be
run a committee led by the head of the SSSS committee with the Vice Principal
and the chair. The committee hold the full responsibility in managing the mess
in the
most transparent, efficient and effective manner. There shall be two groups in a year: one in the first half and the other in the second half of the year. Students representative will have to be included in the school mess management. Working documents has the complete guidelines for the mess management.
most transparent, efficient and effective manner. There shall be two groups in a year: one in the first half and the other in the second half of the year. Students representative will have to be included in the school mess management. Working documents has the complete guidelines for the mess management.
2.9 Councilors, Captains and the Office bearers
Councilors, captains and other office bearers
are very important for the smooth functioning and management of the school.
Therefore, electing and appointing right person in the right post is
very important. The school will use the democratic approach of electing the following councilors and captains. The school management can terminate the councillorship and captainship if the person is not capable of carrying out his responsibilities; if he/she does not exhibit himself/
herself as a role model for the other fellow students. Following will be the councilors and the captains:
very important. The school will use the democratic approach of electing the following councilors and captains. The school management can terminate the councillorship and captainship if the person is not capable of carrying out his responsibilities; if he/she does not exhibit himself/
herself as a role model for the other fellow students. Following will be the councilors and the captains:
·
School councilor and vice councilor (2 boys
and 2 girls)
·
House councilors (6 boys and 6 girls for six
houses)
·
Health captains
·
Games custodian
·
Class captains
·
Cultural captains
·
Prayer captain
·
Light custodian
·
Bell captain
2.10 Hostel Life
Hostel life for students is very special and
it is a lifetime experience for the students. The hostel
life will be taken care by the wardens and matrons for boys and girls respectively. It will be a well regulated life and the students have to follow and the rules and regulation of the school laid down for the hostel. It is mandatory to keep the hostel clean and tidy for the benefit of the hostel dwellers alone.
life will be taken care by the wardens and matrons for boys and girls respectively. It will be a well regulated life and the students have to follow and the rules and regulation of the school laid down for the hostel. It is mandatory to keep the hostel clean and tidy for the benefit of the hostel dwellers alone.
2.11 SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT FUND (SDF)
Collection:
School development fund
is solely a fund collected from the students based on the classes they
are studying. It is not a fee but a welfare contribution to the school made by the students to the welfare fund of the school.
are studying. It is not a fee but a welfare contribution to the school made by the students to the welfare fund of the school.
Class VII to VIII: SDF=100 + Token Fee=5+ Rimdro=50 + Magazine/diary fee= 100 =
TOTAl=Nu. 255
Class IX to XII: SDF=200 + Token Fee=5+ Rimdro=50 + Magazine/diary fee= 100 =
TOTAl=Nu. 355
The SDF will be used for
various school development programs by a committee consisting of
the principal, the Vice Principal, SSS head, staff secretary and the Office Assistant. All the
in-charges and the co-coordinators need to carry out a budget projection exercise in the
beginning of the year and submit it to the committee. The committee will work out the need
and allot fund accordingly. The in-charges will procure and submit the bills to the committee
with all formalities completed. The committee will audit the expenditure. The fund should
be maintained with the BOB account, Dagana, for transparency. The committee/ in-charge
make expenditure statement on monthly basis and up on the notice board for the students and
the staff.
the principal, the Vice Principal, SSS head, staff secretary and the Office Assistant. All the
in-charges and the co-coordinators need to carry out a budget projection exercise in the
beginning of the year and submit it to the committee. The committee will work out the need
and allot fund accordingly. The in-charges will procure and submit the bills to the committee
with all formalities completed. The committee will audit the expenditure. The fund should
be maintained with the BOB account, Dagana, for transparency. The committee/ in-charge
make expenditure statement on monthly basis and up on the notice board for the students and
the staff.
1.12 Staff secretary
A system of having staff
secretaries is very necessary and serves a lot of purposes in
making meetings and socializations efficient and effective. Therefore, a staff secretary and
an assistant secretary will be appointed in the beginning of the year through democratic
process. The appointed staff secretaries will serve for one academic year. They will guided by
their roles and responsibilities. The staff secretary will officiate the principal when both
the principal and the vice principal are out of station.
making meetings and socializations efficient and effective. Therefore, a staff secretary and
an assistant secretary will be appointed in the beginning of the year through democratic
process. The appointed staff secretaries will serve for one academic year. They will guided by
their roles and responsibilities. The staff secretary will officiate the principal when both
the principal and the vice principal are out of station.
1.13 Student Health program
Health and hygiene is
very important for proper teaching and learning to take place.
Therefore, health of every individual is important. To properly address the health issue of
the children, the school will have health in-charge and captains appointed and all the
records maintained both in hard and data base of the school. The school will invite
health personnel two times a year to conduct major health check up. Roles and responsibilities
of health captain and in-charge are in the working document.
Therefore, health of every individual is important. To properly address the health issue of
the children, the school will have health in-charge and captains appointed and all the
records maintained both in hard and data base of the school. The school will invite
health personnel two times a year to conduct major health check up. Roles and responsibilities
of health captain and in-charge are in the working document.
1.14 Disaster management
Disasters are of two
kinds: One manmade and the other natural disaster. Natural disaster does
not come with warnings. Therefore, the school must be prepared for the natural disaster while
we put in efforts to prevent manmade disaster. Daga HSS can be prone to natural and
manmade disasters like:
not come with warnings. Therefore, the school must be prepared for the natural disaster while
we put in efforts to prevent manmade disaster. Daga HSS can be prone to natural and
manmade disasters like:
· Earthquake
· fire
· Epidemics
· Flood and landslide
The school will have a
disaster management committee. It must on yearly basis carry out
mock disaster management drill and keep all necessary and available resources ready for use.
The committee must plan and play a lead role for the mock drill and as well in the times of
disaster.
mock disaster management drill and keep all necessary and available resources ready for use.
The committee must plan and play a lead role for the mock drill and as well in the times of
disaster.
1.15. Store Management: Management
of school store efficiently and effectively is very
important. The school store assistant must bear the whole responsibilities of managing the
store. All the school items must be received by the store and then accordingly issued to the
concern person or in-charges. All other in-charges must maintain their own stock register
and maintain a proper record as they auditable. The store assistant must come up with
complete procedure of issue and receipt in consultation with the SSSS. He/she must have a
detail action plan prepared in the beginning of the year.
important. The school store assistant must bear the whole responsibilities of managing the
store. All the school items must be received by the store and then accordingly issued to the
concern person or in-charges. All other in-charges must maintain their own stock register
and maintain a proper record as they auditable. The store assistant must come up with
complete procedure of issue and receipt in consultation with the SSSS. He/she must have a
detail action plan prepared in the beginning of the year.
1.16 School Canteen: The aim of
having a canteen the school campus is to help students easily
get things with in the campus and avoid unnecessary going out of the school.
get things with in the campus and avoid unnecessary going out of the school.
The school will lease out
the canteen license to the private to run the school canteen on yearly
or three yearly basis. The school canteen will not only deal with tea and edible items but also
some basic stationery.
or three yearly basis. The school canteen will not only deal with tea and edible items but also
some basic stationery.
1.17 School Building and furniture: All school building that stand in the campus will be
taken proper care by the school as they are the property of the school. Timely renovation
will be proposed. All building will be marked and given a number so that it is helpful for
the maintenance and allotment for various purposes. Further furniture also will be marked.
The vocational Instructor will be the in-charge and be accountable for the buildings and
furniture of the school.
taken proper care by the school as they are the property of the school. Timely renovation
will be proposed. All building will be marked and given a number so that it is helpful for
the maintenance and allotment for various purposes. Further furniture also will be marked.
The vocational Instructor will be the in-charge and be accountable for the buildings and
furniture of the school.
1.18 Allotment of staff Quarter: The school does not have enough quarters for all the staff in
the school. Therefore, the staff needy staff will have to apply for the staff quarter if they wish
to reside in the school staff quarter. The school administration will offer the quarter on the
basis of First Apply First Offer.
the school. Therefore, the staff needy staff will have to apply for the staff quarter if they wish
to reside in the school staff quarter. The school administration will offer the quarter on the
basis of First Apply First Offer.
Farewell for staff
and students
Students
The farewell for
class 10 and 12 will be organized by the students of classes IX and XI and
supported by the school. It will be organized before the trial
examinations.
Staff
All staff
irrespective of the level of the roles and responsibilities will be bid
farewell with dinner and token of different worth depending on the numbers of
years they have worked in the school.
Staff secretary
will co-ordinate this.
1.
One
year- Dinner and gift worth Nu.1000
2.
Two
years- Dinner and gift worth Nu.1500
3.
Three years and above- Dinner and gift worth Nu.2000.
Occasions
to say condolence and share happiness:
In an organization
like school there are occasions and times when we have to gather and
visit our friends to wish good luck and offer condolences. Having a uniform rate of collection for these occasions is must and to be fair and do justice to all the stakeholders.
visit our friends to wish good luck and offer condolences. Having a uniform rate of collection for these occasions is must and to be fair and do justice to all the stakeholders.
·
Death
of a staff/spouse: 500
·
Death
of direst dependent/child: 300
·
Death
direct parents: 300
·
Death
of spouse’s parents: 200
·
Birth
of child:150+
·
Purchase
of vehicle: 150+
·
Marriage
: 200
The collection will
apply to all those who are not in the station during the time of occasion too.
3 Co-curricular
Activities
Co-curricular activity is
an indispensible activity in school as it forms complementary part of
the wholesome education. The old adage, “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” is held
high in the education system and if a child has to develop into a wholesome human being
the school must give equal importance to co-curricular activities which will be co-ordinated by
the co-curricular committee. The committee holds the sole responsibilities for the
successful implementation of all CCAs in the school.
the wholesome education. The old adage, “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” is held
high in the education system and if a child has to develop into a wholesome human being
the school must give equal importance to co-curricular activities which will be co-ordinated by
the co-curricular committee. The committee holds the sole responsibilities for the
successful implementation of all CCAs in the school.
3.1 Games and Sports
Games and Sports form an
integral part of school activities. Games and Sports keep students'
mind and body from being idle thereby keeping them away from bad habits. This is not only
to keep them engaged but also to help them maintain their health and develop both life skill
and livelihood skills in our children. This is an opportunity to help individuals to nourish
and realize their potentials. The school will focus and promote mass participation and make
sure that every is taking part in most of the games and sport activities. Therefore, the school
will carry out as many games and sporting activities as feasible and maintain records both in
the students diary and in the data base.
mind and body from being idle thereby keeping them away from bad habits. This is not only
to keep them engaged but also to help them maintain their health and develop both life skill
and livelihood skills in our children. This is an opportunity to help individuals to nourish
and realize their potentials. The school will focus and promote mass participation and make
sure that every is taking part in most of the games and sport activities. Therefore, the school
will carry out as many games and sporting activities as feasible and maintain records both in
the students diary and in the data base.
The Co-curricular
Activities Committee will come up with a plan and schedule. The committee
will provide facilities and design strategies for mass participation. The school would make it a
point that no child lags behind and leave his or her potential unexposed and unrealized because
of lack of opportunity.
will provide facilities and design strategies for mass participation. The school would make it a
point that no child lags behind and leave his or her potential unexposed and unrealized because
of lack of opportunity.
The co-curricular committee will plan the activities in such a
way that the students are able
the practice, play and present throughout term one. Therefore, the games instructor must plan
in such a way that we start all the games and sports by 1st week of March and continued till
the end of May or the 1st week of June. This is to ensure that students do get opportunity
to practice before they are set for competition. The cultural and literary in-charges will do
the same.
the practice, play and present throughout term one. Therefore, the games instructor must plan
in such a way that we start all the games and sports by 1st week of March and continued till
the end of May or the 1st week of June. This is to ensure that students do get opportunity
to practice before they are set for competition. The cultural and literary in-charges will do
the same.
The CCA committee will
organize a Sports Day annually where all students from six
different houses participate in athletic events in three groups in both gender. All games will
be planned in such a way that all tournaments and competitions are started almost at the
same time and the competition runs over months (March to end of May). All teachers are
expected to attend the matched to encourage the students so that they value what they are doing.
different houses participate in athletic events in three groups in both gender. All games will
be planned in such a way that all tournaments and competitions are started almost at the
same time and the competition runs over months (March to end of May). All teachers are
expected to attend the matched to encourage the students so that they value what they are doing.
3.2 Cultural activities
The Bhutanese culture
projects out as the unique identity of our small country. It is one of the
main pillars of our development philosophy – Gross National Happiness. Our culture which is
very unique and special must be valued and appreciated by our school children if it is to
continue and live long into the future. Therefore, the school will run in consistent with the age
old cultural heritage of our country. To take care of the cultural activities of the school, a
cultural club will be formed and this club will run and function on Wednesdays during the
club hours while a cultural group will be formed to represent the school for all
cultural presentations and competitions.
main pillars of our development philosophy – Gross National Happiness. Our culture which is
very unique and special must be valued and appreciated by our school children if it is to
continue and live long into the future. Therefore, the school will run in consistent with the age
old cultural heritage of our country. To take care of the cultural activities of the school, a
cultural club will be formed and this club will run and function on Wednesdays during the
club hours while a cultural group will be formed to represent the school for all
cultural presentations and competitions.
Cultural songs and dances
will be promoted on the basis of house/class competition and will
be organized towards the second half of the year. All genres of song like Zhungdra, Boedra
and Rigsar and the local Lhotsham songs and dances will be promoted. The school will also
ensure that all students of Daga HSS learn at least one Zhungdra, one Boedra and one
Rigsar a year. The cultural committee will make a list of songs that each class would learn each
year and the students will practice once a week in the Dzongkha class or the class designated
by the cultural in-charge.
be organized towards the second half of the year. All genres of song like Zhungdra, Boedra
and Rigsar and the local Lhotsham songs and dances will be promoted. The school will also
ensure that all students of Daga HSS learn at least one Zhungdra, one Boedra and one
Rigsar a year. The cultural committee will make a list of songs that each class would learn each
year and the students will practice once a week in the Dzongkha class or the class designated
by the cultural in-charge.
3.3 Literary activities
Literary activities will
be organized to supplement the academic activities as it goes beyond
the normal teaching when it comes to opportunity to apply what is being learnt. These
activities would help expose students and build confidence and skill in our children. The
activities will be debate, quiz, extempore speeches, reading competitions, reading week,
morning speeches, wall magazine and writing competitions throughout the year. These
activities will be co-ordinated by the literary committee and must be supported by action
plan prepared at the beginning of the year. All activity must be organized professionally.
the normal teaching when it comes to opportunity to apply what is being learnt. These
activities would help expose students and build confidence and skill in our children. The
activities will be debate, quiz, extempore speeches, reading competitions, reading week,
morning speeches, wall magazine and writing competitions throughout the year. These
activities will be co-ordinated by the literary committee and must be supported by action
plan prepared at the beginning of the year. All activity must be organized professionally.
3.4 Club activities
Club hours are an
opportunity for the students to learn beyond the four walls of the class
room. During the club hours, students are expected to learn lots of life skills and vocational
skills.
room. During the club hours, students are expected to learn lots of life skills and vocational
skills.
The students will choose
their own club for the year; however, it will depend on the number
of members the club can take. Teacher in-charge for the club will have an action plan for
the execution and running of the club. Clubs will be held on Wednesdays with the creation
of additional period after the sixth period by reducing five minutes each from all the six
periods. The club hours will be from 3PM to 4:30 PM. All clubs will have to exhibit their work
for the year during the school fete day to be coordinated by CCA towards the end of the year.
of members the club can take. Teacher in-charge for the club will have an action plan for
the execution and running of the club. Clubs will be held on Wednesdays with the creation
of additional period after the sixth period by reducing five minutes each from all the six
periods. The club hours will be from 3PM to 4:30 PM. All clubs will have to exhibit their work
for the year during the school fete day to be coordinated by CCA towards the end of the year.
3.5 School agriculture Program
Daga HSS is one of the SAP schools in the
country. The school has piggery and gardening
under this program. This activity in the school will not only provide a platform for the students
to learn farming but also prepare them for farming business for future. It keeps our
students abreast with farming activity and give opportunity to those who do not come
from farming background.
under this program. This activity in the school will not only provide a platform for the students
to learn farming but also prepare them for farming business for future. It keeps our
students abreast with farming activity and give opportunity to those who do not come
from farming background.
For the effectiveness purpose, SAP will form
the part of school Greening Program and will
be carried out by one of the classes. All necessary support must be sort from the RNR
extension agents so that students get professional guide and instruction.
be carried out by one of the classes. All necessary support must be sort from the RNR
extension agents so that students get professional guide and instruction.
3.6 Green School Project
The Green School Project
would be an important component of the school activities. Every
class would take up a project to maintain greenery in the school. The whole school area will
be divided into the number of sections so that all classes and all the school area are covered.
The project would be a year-round activity. The project would be carried out generally
on Saturdays. The activity in the area can be flower gardens, site development, taking care of
tree in the area, plantation of ornamental trees etc. It will be marked and the best
maintained project will be awarded at the end of the year.
class would take up a project to maintain greenery in the school. The whole school area will
be divided into the number of sections so that all classes and all the school area are covered.
The project would be a year-round activity. The project would be carried out generally
on Saturdays. The activity in the area can be flower gardens, site development, taking care of
tree in the area, plantation of ornamental trees etc. It will be marked and the best
maintained project will be awarded at the end of the year.
3.7 Driglam Namzha
Driglam Namzha is not
just the disciplinary aspect but it also accounts manner and behaviour
of every individual in line with our culture and traditions. Like any other nation, Bhutan has
her own code of conduct for different occasions and time. The school will organize
Dirglam Namzha classes for the students every fortnight. The cultural club will co-ordinate
and expertise and help can be sought from the national teachers. The school will invite
Dzongkhag Cultural Officer for Driglam Namzha orientation for the staff on a yearly basis.
The school expects that by the time the students graduate from the school, the students will
be equipped with basic understanding and practices of Driglam Namzha.
of every individual in line with our culture and traditions. Like any other nation, Bhutan has
her own code of conduct for different occasions and time. The school will organize
Dirglam Namzha classes for the students every fortnight. The cultural club will co-ordinate
and expertise and help can be sought from the national teachers. The school will invite
Dzongkhag Cultural Officer for Driglam Namzha orientation for the staff on a yearly basis.
The school expects that by the time the students graduate from the school, the students will
be equipped with basic understanding and practices of Driglam Namzha.
3.8 Celebrations
Important occasions and anniversaries of
national and international significance would
be celebrated in the school. As the school organizes all the celebrations in the country, the
CCA head and the concern in-charges will be solely responsible in coordinating such events.
The celebrations that the school normally celebrates are:
be celebrated in the school. As the school organizes all the celebrations in the country, the
CCA head and the concern in-charges will be solely responsible in coordinating such events.
The celebrations that the school normally celebrates are:
1. Birth anniversary of his Majesty the kings
2. Coronation days
3. Religious holidays
4. Relevant International days
5. National Day
Religious holidays must
be celebrated with prayers in the morning to instill value in our
students. This must be co-ordinated by cultural In-charge. All celebrations must be carried
out in a good and complete manner so as to offer education and knowledge to the children
and promote values.
students. This must be co-ordinated by cultural In-charge. All celebrations must be carried
out in a good and complete manner so as to offer education and knowledge to the children
and promote values.
Administrative Matters
School Self Assessment and improvement Plans
All teachers will be involved in rating the
school two times a year. Once individual rating is done
the school will find the average rating of the school which will be authenticated by the
visiting monitoring officer. Having done that the school in the staff meeting will set targets
for the school improvement and planned accordingly. Then the school will assess and again
rate in the second half of the year and find put the performance of the school.
the school will find the average rating of the school which will be authenticated by the
visiting monitoring officer. Having done that the school in the staff meeting will set targets
for the school improvement and planned accordingly. Then the school will assess and again
rate in the second half of the year and find put the performance of the school.
1. Leave
Following are
the different categories of leave that a civil servant can avail. But we must
be clear that it is not the automatic right of an individual. All leave must be
availed only upon the proper approval of the authority concerned.
1. Vacation
Leave
All teachers are entitled for vacation leave with effect from 18th
December to 10th February.
2. Casual Leave
1. All civil servants will have the privilege of availing a maximum
of 10 days casual leave in a year.
2. Casual Leave shall be granted to a civil servant for a short
period on account of illness or
urgent personal affairs and a civil servant on Casual Leave shall be considered on duty for
all purposes.
urgent personal affairs and a civil servant on Casual Leave shall be considered on duty for
all purposes.
3. It will be lapsed if not availed in the financial/calendar year.
4. Allowed to be availed by prefixing, sandwiching and suffixing
Government holidays
including weekly off-days viz. Saturdays and Sundays. Saturday shall also be prefixed, suffixed
and sandwiched in the case of those civil servants for whom Saturdays are working days;
including weekly off-days viz. Saturdays and Sundays. Saturday shall also be prefixed, suffixed
and sandwiched in the case of those civil servants for whom Saturdays are working days;
5. Treated as leave and debited to the Casual Leave account when
availed by a civil servant
working on Saturday.
working on Saturday.
6. Granted even for half-a-day.
7. Granted by the immediate supervisor of the applicant.
8. Allowed to be availed by a civil servant while on tour with the
approval of the
competent authority, but Daily Allowance shall not be admissible for the days of casual Leave.
competent authority, but Daily Allowance shall not be admissible for the days of casual Leave.
9. Allowed to be availed by a fresh appointee joining service in
the course of a calendar
year, proportionately calculated on a monthly basis; and
year, proportionately calculated on a monthly basis; and
10.
Casual Leave account shall be maintained in
respect of every civil servant.
3. Bereavement
Leave
In the event of death of an immediate family member, Bereavement
Leave of 15 working days
shall be provided to a civil servant on each occasion.
shall be provided to a civil servant on each occasion.
4. Maternity
Leave
1. Maternity Leave with full gross remuneration for a total period
of three months from the
date it commences shall be admissible to a civil servant. The Maternity Leave shall, at the
latest, commence from the date of delivery.
date it commences shall be admissible to a civil servant. The Maternity Leave shall, at the
latest, commence from the date of delivery.
2. Maternity Leave with full gross pay shall be admissible during
miscarriage for a maximum
period of one month on production of a medical certificate.
period of one month on production of a medical certificate.
3. Maternity Leave may be combined with any other form of leave.
Government holidays shall
be prefixed or suffixed, but holidays intervening the maternity leave shall be counted as leave.
be prefixed or suffixed, but holidays intervening the maternity leave shall be counted as leave.
4. Maternity Leave shall be granted by the respective controlling
officer on production of
medical certificate, each time.
medical certificate, each time.
5. Paternity
Leave
1. A civil servant shall be granted Paternity Leave of 5 working
days.
2. The Paternity Leave may be combined with other forms of leave
and shall be prefixed or
suffixed to public holidays.
suffixed to public holidays.
6. Medical Leave
1. A civil servant, who has been certified as incapable of
performing duties due to illness or
injury shall be granted Medical Leave on production of a medical certificate issued by a
medical authority in Bhutan as detailed below for the periods:
injury shall be granted Medical Leave on production of a medical certificate issued by a
medical authority in Bhutan as detailed below for the periods:
a. Up to one (1) month - A Medical Officer.
b. Up to six (6) months - A Medical Board of Doctors appointed by
the Ministry of Health.
c. Exceeding six (6) - Head of the Department of Health months
Services on the recommendation
of a Medical Board appointed by the Ministry of Health.
of a Medical Board appointed by the Ministry of Health.
2. A civil servant on medical leave shall be paid full gross pay to
a maximum of six months. In
the event the Medical Leave exceeds six (6) months, the allowances if any, shall cease to be
paid for the subsequent period.
the event the Medical Leave exceeds six (6) months, the allowances if any, shall cease to be
paid for the subsequent period.
3. A civil servant, who has been granted Medical Leave for more
than three (3) months, on
re-joining the duties, shall be required to produce a medical certificate of fitness to perform
the duties.
re-joining the duties, shall be required to produce a medical certificate of fitness to perform
the duties.
4. A civil servant shall be granted the Medical Leave for a maximum
period of one (1) month
to escort a direct dependant of the civil servant concerned. He shall be entitled to TA/DA as
per the medical referral treatment rules and regulations.
to escort a direct dependant of the civil servant concerned. He shall be entitled to TA/DA as
per the medical referral treatment rules and regulations.
5. Medical Leave shall be sanctioned only by the head of the Agency
of a minimum rank of Head
of the Department/Dzongkhag which may be further delegated to authority under them, if
found necessary.
of the Department/Dzongkhag which may be further delegated to authority under them, if
found necessary.
7. Study Leave
1. Study Leave shall be granted to a civil servant to enable him to
pursue a formal course
of study/training relevant and useful to the present or future duties.
of study/training relevant and useful to the present or future duties.
2. Study Leave shall be granted only to pursue relevant courses
conducted by a
recognized University/Institute. All such courses/training pursued by a civil servant therefore,
shall require the approval of the Agency concerned.
recognized University/Institute. All such courses/training pursued by a civil servant therefore,
shall require the approval of the Agency concerned.
3. When the course is directly relevant to the candidate’s current
job and a candidate meets
the eligibility and selection criteria, Study Leave with pay and benefits shall be granted to
pursue long-term training courses.
the eligibility and selection criteria, Study Leave with pay and benefits shall be granted to
pursue long-term training courses.
4. When the course is not directly relevant to the candidate’s
current job, but relevant to
the country in general, Study Leave without pay and benefits shall be granted to pursue
the training.
the country in general, Study Leave without pay and benefits shall be granted to pursue
the training.
5. Study Leave shall be granted to a civil servant for the actual
duration of the approved
training and journey periods to join the training and to return to the duty station on completion
of the training, when deputed by the Government.
training and journey periods to join the training and to return to the duty station on completion
of the training, when deputed by the Government.
6. A civil servant applying for Study Leave shall produce evidence
to the effect that he has
secured admission to the training. On his return from the leave, documentary evidence shall
be submitted to show that he has completed the course.
secured admission to the training. On his return from the leave, documentary evidence shall
be submitted to show that he has completed the course.
7. A civil servant shall be
entitled to a total of 36 months Study Leave in the entire service
period for any long-term studies. In the event the nature of study requires more than 36
months, the RCSC may approve the additional duration of study leave on a case-by-case
basis based on organisational need.
period for any long-term studies. In the event the nature of study requires more than 36
months, the RCSC may approve the additional duration of study leave on a case-by-case
basis based on organisational need.
8. Training period up to 18 months for any single training shall be
counted as part of active
service for the purpose of promotion.
service for the purpose of promotion.
9. A civil servant granted Study Leave with pay and benefits for
any single long-term training
shall be entitled to the full basic pay for a period of twelve months. When the duration
exceeds twelve months, he shall be entitled to fifty percent of the basic pay for the
remaining period.
shall be entitled to the full basic pay for a period of twelve months. When the duration
exceeds twelve months, he shall be entitled to fifty percent of the basic pay for the
remaining period.
10.
The Head of the Agency shall be the competent
authority for granting Study Leave
upon approval of the nomination of the candidate by the competent authority.
upon approval of the nomination of the candidate by the competent authority.
11.
The period of Study Leave shall be considered
as part of active service for the purpose
of retirement benefits.
of retirement benefits.
8. Extraordinary
Leave
1. Extraordinary Leave (EoL) shall be granted to a civil servant up
to a maximum period of
twenty-four (24) months in total during the entire service period.
twenty-four (24) months in total during the entire service period.
2. A civil servant shall be eligible for Extraordinary Leave for
three months or more, only
after rendering a minimum active service of five (5) years.
after rendering a minimum active service of five (5) years.
3. Extraordinary Leave shall be granted to a civil servant only
after fulfilling all conditions of
service laid down under the training rules, if he has undergone training.
service laid down under the training rules, if he has undergone training.
4. Government holidays may be prefixed and/or suffixed to
Extraordinary Leave, but
Government holidays intervening the period of leave shall be considered as leave.
Government holidays intervening the period of leave shall be considered as leave.
5. Total period of Extraordinary Leave availed during the entire
service shall be excluded
while calculating the number of completed years of service rendered by a civil servant as on
the last day of his service for the purpose of gratuity claims.
while calculating the number of completed years of service rendered by a civil servant as on
the last day of his service for the purpose of gratuity claims.
6. Remuneration or other benefits of the post held shall not be
granted to a civil servant for
the days of Extraordinary Leave.
the days of Extraordinary Leave.
7. Promotion processed prior to availing Extraordinary Leave, if
granted, shall be effected only
on rejoining the service.
on rejoining the service.
8. A civil servant occupying Government accommodation shall vacate
it when the civil servant
is granted Extraordinary Leave for a period exceeding one year at a time. The civil servant shall
be allowed to retain the Government accommodation on full payment of the house rent in
advance, when the Extraordinary Leave period is one year or less.
is granted Extraordinary Leave for a period exceeding one year at a time. The civil servant shall
be allowed to retain the Government accommodation on full payment of the house rent in
advance, when the Extraordinary Leave period is one year or less.
9. The Agency in charge of housing shall be informed of the
Extraordinary Leave sanctioned
to a civil servant by the AFD concerned immediately upon the approval.
to a civil servant by the AFD concerned immediately upon the approval.
10.
Civil servant applying for Extraordinary Leave
shall furnish specific reasons in
the application along with a completed letter of undertaking, stating the reasons mentioned in
the applications are true.
the application along with a completed letter of undertaking, stating the reasons mentioned in
the applications are true.
11.
A civil servant may be granted the
Extraordinary Leave for the following purposes:
1. Pursuing studies, when the study leave is not permissible.
2. Family problems, when the attention of the official concerned
is genuinely required.
3. The position of a civil servant shall not be protected while
availing
Extraordinary Leave
beyond six months.
Authority to Grant Extraordinary Leave
The authority to grant Extraordinary Leave to a civil servant
shall be:
1. Up to six months - Head of the Agency/Department/Dzongkhag.
2. Period exceeding six months - Secretary of the Ministry/Head
of the Agency.
Paid Leave
A civil servant shall be paid basic pay and allowances, if any,
for the period of Casual
Leave, Paternity Leave, Vacation Leave, Maternity Leave and Medical Leave. However, payment
of an allowance shall be limited to the first six months in case the medical leave period
extends beyond this period. The advance shall be promptly adjusted against the leave salary due
to the civil servant for the period of leave.
Leave, Paternity Leave, Vacation Leave, Maternity Leave and Medical Leave. However, payment
of an allowance shall be limited to the first six months in case the medical leave period
extends beyond this period. The advance shall be promptly adjusted against the leave salary due
to the civil servant for the period of leave.
General Rule
1. A civil servant shall be considered as on duty at any time in a
day and can be called on duty
by the appropriate authority at any time of a day according to exigencies of service.
by the appropriate authority at any time of a day according to exigencies of service.
2. Except in the case of sudden illness or unforeseen
circumstances, no civil servant shall
remain absent from neither duty nor leave station without taking prior permission from
the immediate superior.
remain absent from neither duty nor leave station without taking prior permission from
the immediate superior.
3. The controlling officers, at the beginning of the fiscal year,
shall plan the leave for
his subordinates in consultation with the civil servants. The approval of the competent
authority shall be obtained well in advance.
his subordinates in consultation with the civil servants. The approval of the competent
authority shall be obtained well in advance.
4. Submission of application for leave by a civil servant does not
imply that the leave is approved
till a written order is passed to that effect by the competent authority.
till a written order is passed to that effect by the competent authority.
5. Leave shall not be approved beyond the date of retirement.
6. In case of termination of services due to failure of a civil
servant to resume duty on expiry
of leave sanctioned, leave salary in respect of the period covered by the sanction shall be
payable. Dues recoverable from a civil servant shall be adjusted out of the leave salary or any
claim to be paid to him.
of leave sanctioned, leave salary in respect of the period covered by the sanction shall be
payable. Dues recoverable from a civil servant shall be adjusted out of the leave salary or any
claim to be paid to him.
7. Joining time on transfer may be suffixed to any form of leave.
8. Leave account records, except that of casual leave, of all civil
servants shall be maintained in
the formats given in the service record.Ref: BCSR 2006
the formats given in the service record.Ref: BCSR 2006
2. Performance evaluation of the staff:
Performance evaluation will be done as per the requirement
of RCSC. All teaching staff will set targets and evaluated once a year.
Non-teaching staff will set targets half yearly and rated accordingly.
· The individual teacher and the staff to provide necessary
evidences and documents/record for the rating that he/she has given for
himself/herself.
· The monitors and the principals to jointly rate the
performances. Planning and other duties performed and all behavioral and
discipline adherence of the staff will be considered to award rating to the
staff. The school authority will have to provide evidences.
· Transparency to be maintained by allowing the individual
to see his/her rating.
· First target setting in February and second target in
July.
· Collection and submission to be taken care of by office
assistant. OA to notify the teachers and staff accordingly.
· Forms to be submitted to the Human Resource office by the
OA through the DEO’s office and proper records to be maintained.
· Two copies to be submitted and rated. One to be maintained
by the concerned employee.
3. Promotion
Regular
promotion for all staff will have to be processed after every four years as per
PCS
rules and procedures. To avail promotion a teacher/staff must have a minimum of very good
rating for the last three consecutive years. However, meritorious promotion will be granted
to an employee if his or her performances stand out to be extraordinary.
rules and procedures. To avail promotion a teacher/staff must have a minimum of very good
rating for the last three consecutive years. However, meritorious promotion will be granted
to an employee if his or her performances stand out to be extraordinary.
4. Training and
workshops
All training
and workshop nominations will be discussed in the SMT and the nomination will
be made as per the criteria given by the employer or the inviting agencies. The SMT will,
however, use its discretion to study and nominate right person for the right course/training so
that the school and the system is benefited.
be made as per the criteria given by the employer or the inviting agencies. The SMT will,
however, use its discretion to study and nominate right person for the right course/training so
that the school and the system is benefited.
5. Punctuality of staff:
Discipline
begins with punctuality. And without punctuality, discipline is questionable.
Therefore, the school management demands high level of attendance and
punctuality from the staff and students. To ensure punctuality of the teachers
and staff, the school administration will maintain daily and activity wise
attendance and punctuality form for all staff individually.
Punctuality and
performance monitoring form is necessary for an organization like school. It
would help the school run smoothly and allow fair rating of the performance for teachers
and other staff. These forms and records will be maintained throughout the month and updated
at the end of each month. This should also help the school administration and the teachers
to monitor, counsel, advice and correct non-performing teacher and staff.
would help the school run smoothly and allow fair rating of the performance for teachers
and other staff. These forms and records will be maintained throughout the month and updated
at the end of each month. This should also help the school administration and the teachers
to monitor, counsel, advice and correct non-performing teacher and staff.
6.
Attendance: All teachers must sign
in the attendance register two times a day: One in
the morning before the assembly and the other in the evening when they leave the school.
All teachers must be available in the school during the school hours. All concerned must get
proper approval to leave school lest they need to go out during the school hours. The
office assistant will send the detail attendance report to the DEO by 20th of every month.
the morning before the assembly and the other in the evening when they leave the school.
All teachers must be available in the school during the school hours. All concerned must get
proper approval to leave school lest they need to go out during the school hours. The
office assistant will send the detail attendance report to the DEO by 20th of every month.
7. Probation
period
All teachers and staff appointed for the first time shall
initially be placed on probation for a
period of one year before his appointment to regular service is confirmed. The candidate shall
be liable for termination during the probation period without notice or his service shall not
be regularized if his performance needs improvement. Upon completion of the probation
period, the Agency concerned shall issue an Office Order stating that the probation period has
been successfully completed and his service has been regularized.
period of one year before his appointment to regular service is confirmed. The candidate shall
be liable for termination during the probation period without notice or his service shall not
be regularized if his performance needs improvement. Upon completion of the probation
period, the Agency concerned shall issue an Office Order stating that the probation period has
been successfully completed and his service has been regularized.
A civil servant shall not be eligible for training while on
probation period. The probation
period shall not be considered as part of active service for the purpose of promotion and
long term study leave. A civil servant, during probation, shall be eligible only for casual
leave, medical leave, paternity leave and maternity leave and shall not earn any other
form of leave. A civil servant shall not be eligible for LTC during probation.
period shall not be considered as part of active service for the purpose of promotion and
long term study leave. A civil servant, during probation, shall be eligible only for casual
leave, medical leave, paternity leave and maternity leave and shall not earn any other
form of leave. A civil servant shall not be eligible for LTC during probation.
Conclusion
This document covers the
whole policies of the school. It begins with the background and
the school vision, mission and goals. It then states the academic policies followed by student
and staff support services and co-curricular activities policies. Last part of the documents is
about the policies on administrative matters.
the school vision, mission and goals. It then states the academic policies followed by student
and staff support services and co-curricular activities policies. Last part of the documents is
about the policies on administrative matters.
However, it is not a
complete document as it will have to constantly be amended on yearly basis
as the policies of the education ministry changes and the school working conditions
changes. Therefore, all the staff members are welcome to contribute toward making this
document a complete and comprehensive one.
as the policies of the education ministry changes and the school working conditions
changes. Therefore, all the staff members are welcome to contribute toward making this
document a complete and comprehensive one.
Further all those
associates and the implementers of the school policies and programs are
to comply with the policies and guidelines given in this document and the working document.
to comply with the policies and guidelines given in this document and the working document.
TASHI
DELEK
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