ABOUT THE SCHOOL

I. OBJECTIVES:

1. To impart to the students a sound education under the care of the Fathers and Brothers of the Congregation of the Mission. This includes not only training of the mind but also moulding of character and promoting leadership and initiative to prepare them to shoulder responsibilities, maintaining a high standard to honour and probity in private and public life as well, i.e., in short, to promote the all-round development, spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social, etc. of the pupils committed to their care.
2. To inculcate in the students a spirit of teamwork, cooperation, and healthy competition.
3. To promote patriotism, national integration, and international understanding.
4. To promote a selfless and dedicated service mentality.
5. To prepare the students for Std. X Examination of the Council for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Examination (I.C.S.E.) New Delhi and Std. XII Examination of Indian School Certificate (I.S.C.) New Delhi. The medium of Instruction is English. Hindi and Bengali are taught being the national language and state language, respectively.

II. A WORD TO PARENTS:

Remember that education begins at home. A joint effort by the School and the Parents will help reach the desired goal of the all-around development of your children. We request that you go through the following guidelines and abide by them.
1) Please provide basic amenities at home and create an atmosphere conducive to study.
2) Please inculcate in your wards from childhood love for order and punctuality, a sense of cleanliness, a spirit of discipline, hard work, good behavior, and self-reliance.
3) Please see that your children come to school punctually.
4) Students returning to school after contracting a contagious disease should produce a medical certificate to the effect that they are free from infection; failing this, the child may be obliged to return home during class hours.
5) Please check your children’s notebooks and Student’s Handbook regularly and ensure the lessons and homework assigned to them for the following day are done. Remarks made in the handbook should be gone through and countersigned regularly.
6) Parents are requested to attend the Parent-Teacher meeting on time, sign the report cards, and discuss their wards’ progress with the teachers concerned. On the PTM day, the students should have their handbooks with them. Student attendance will be taken on the Parent-Teacher Meeting Day as it is considered a working day. Absentees will have to get the leave sanctioned from the principal before the resumption of classes. Report cards will be given to only those who come with parents/guardians. Report cards will be shown to parents only on the PTM days. Report cards will not be given on any other day under any circumstance.
7) It is only possible to educate the child with good examples and the cooperation of the parents/guardians with the principal and the staff. A parent/guardian must respect the principal and staff all the time. Parents/guardians shall not criticize the principal/staff in front of children. It does more harm to children than to staff. Any complaint about educational matters or any other suggestion for improvement must be communicated to the principal in writing.
8) Since absence from classes will hamper your child’s progress in studies, you should only request leave with sufficient reason. Any leave of absence up to three days is to be sought from the Principal through the Student’s handbook, and for more than three days, a separate application is to be submitted within three days of such absence.
9) The expressed permission of the principal is required to enter the class or staff room and meet the children or interview the teachers during school hours.
10) When corresponding with the school about your child, you are requested to mention, besides the name of the child, the class and the section in which they are reading.
11) The school authorities are not responsible for the safety of any pupil outside school hours or outside school premises.
12) Necessary arrangements must be made to take the children home immediately after school hours.
13) Private tuition hampers the actual progress of the students. Therefore, we must avoid tuition. No tuition should be arranged with our teachers. Anyone found guilty will be punished. It may even lead to the dismissal of the student from the school. Parents are to avoid approaching the schoolteachers for this purpose.
14) Parents are requested to be available for discussion in the school regarding the progress/conduct of their child should the principal deem it necessary.
15) Since the medium of instruction is English, Parents are requested to encourage their children to read English journals at home and converse in English.
16) Parents are to sign an undertaking at the time of admission that they are prepared to abide by the rules and regulations of the school and withdraw their children should the school authorities feel that their continuance is detrimental to the achievement of the objectives of the school.
17) The management’s decision on all matters regarding the school shall be binding and cannot be challenged in any court of law.
18) The school will not be responsible for any accident to pupils during school hours or picnics, or excursions.
19) All students’ Sections and houses will be changed once in three years.
20)After every examination, students will be given the answer scripts in the classroom, and those who remain absent on such days will not be shown the papers later.
21) No one is permitted to circulate leaflets or assemble or organize any meeting on the school premises without the express permission of the principal.

III. DISCIPLINARY RULES FOR THE STUDENTS:

These rules are by no means exhaustive. They may be amended, modified, or annulled as and when the management feels it necessary for the smooth and effective functioning of the school. Ignorance of these rules is not an excuse for their breach.
1) The School Student’s Handbook is an essential part of their outfit. Therefore, it should be brought to the school on all working days. If it is mutilated or lost, it must be replaced immediately.
2) All students must attend school with their lessons well prepared.
3) They shall be obedient and respectful to the teachers and conform strictly to the school’s rules, regulations, and traditions.
4) All should be present for the assembly and maintain perfect order.
5) During Prayer and the National Anthem, students shall keep absolute silence and maintain a reverential posture. They shall also keep silence and decorum in the classrooms, library, office, and corridors. Disorderly conduct like shouting, whistling, and hooting on the school premises must be avoided.
6) All should take honest pride in keeping the school premises clean. No bits of paper or waste materials shall be thrown in and around. Be cautious not to litter the classrooms and the campus.
7) Students must speak English in school.
8) Students shall consider the cleanliness of dress and person as essential virtues.
9) Students attending the school should wear the prescribed uniform, washed and pressed, shoes well cleaned and polished, nails pared, and hair trimmed and neatly arranged. They shall also wear the prescribed badges, belts, etc. Habitual slovenliness will not be tolerated, and they may be punished even with exclusion from the class.
10) If students damage any school property by accident or otherwise, they will make good the loss. Writing on the walls and furniture and disfiguring them are offenses that will be punished with fines. Anyone who notices something damaged should report the matter to the class teacher or Principal.
11) Exemption from P.T. or games will be given only on producing a medical certificate.
12) To avoid accidents and injuries to oneself and others, no students shall bring razor blades, sharp instruments, explosives, and the like to the school.
13) The student’s name, class, and section should be written on all their belongings.
14) A person is judged by their manners. Every student, therefore, shall always greet their teachers and elders warmly wherever they meet them, in school or outside.
15) All students shall cheerfully obey their parents and teachers, giving them due respect and regard, and accept their guidance and corrections with gratitude. Challenging the authority of the principal or teachers will be considered a breach of conduct.
16) Besides the textbooks and the library books, no other books, newspapers, magazines, comics, etc., are to be brought to the school without the principal’s permission.
17) The principal has the right to control all correspondence that comes to the students in the school.
18) Calling names and using abusive language are grave offenses. Similarly, smoking and using intoxicants are forbidden.
19) Students who, in the opinion of the school authorities, repeatedly violate school discipline or whose conduct is not in keeping with the moral tone of the school or engage in anti-school activities or whose activities are detrimental to the objectives of De Paul School are liable to be expelled. Parents will be informed before such action is taken.
20) All students are to attend school on the reopening day after the summer, Puja, and Christmas holidays. Every absentee will have to pay a fine of Rs100/- for the reopening day and Rs.25/- for every subsequent day, including Saturdays and Sundays. No excuse will be entertained.
21) All students are to be present for official functions like Independence Day, Republic Day, Teachers’ Day, Annual day, etc.; absence will be punishable with a fine of Rs.100/- per day.
22) Late coming is not permitted. Those who are late will be allowed to enter school only after the assembly, and they will be fined Rs. 20/- per day. ID Card will be seized, and it will be returned only to the parents.
23) The names of those children absent without leave for three consecutive days will be struck off the rolls, and re-admission is left to the principal’s discretion. The leave application is to be submitted within three days.
24) Students should not join political or communal organizations and cannot participate in political and communal activities. They should also absolutely abstain from all activities detrimental to the nation’s unity and integrity.
25) Students cannot drive any motor vehicle on the school premises.
26) Every student must look after their belongings. No student should have a large amount of money or other valuable articles with them. Ornaments or jewelry of any kind is not allowed in the school. The school authorities will not be responsible for money and things lost.
27) Students are not allowed to receive visitors in the school without the principal’s permission.
28) If a student wishes to represent any other institution/body/club etc. at any function or wishes to participate in any tournament/match etc., he/she must get prior permission from the principal.
29) Permission for the following also must be obtained from the principal.
(a) To make collections.
(b) To organize picnics, parties, and meetings.
(c) To leave the school premises during school hours.
(d) To give presents to the members of the staff or to hold meetings in their honor.
(e) To organize and conduct matches, debates, competitions, and the like.
30) Students are strictly forbidden to bring mobile phones and other electronic gadgets to school. If anyone is caught, the gadgets will be returned only at the time of T.C.
31) Students should maintain absolute silence in corridors and staircases.
32) Forging the signature of the parent or teacher, altering marks, etc., will be taken seriously.
33) No gift/donation to the teachers is allowed.
34) No student shall leave the school premises during school hours without the prior permission of the principal. Any student who leaves school early for any reason will be treated as half-day leave.
35) Students are not permitted to enter any classroom other than their own unless accompanied or permitted by a teacher. 36) Unless notified, everyone should vacate the classrooms during recess.
37) During the absence of the teachers, the class leader will be responsible for the order and discipline of the class.
38) Unconventional and long hairstyles are strictly prohibited.
39) Fancy and sporty watches are not permissible for the students.
40) Students shall arrive at the school at least 10 minutes before the warning bell for the assembly. The school gate will be closed at the stroke of the first bell.
41) No tuition should be arranged with our teachers. Anyone found guilty will be punished. It may even lead to the dismissal of the student from the school.

IV. SCHOOL LIBRARY:

1) Silence is a must in the library.
2) Books issued are to be properly cared for and to be returned on the due date.
3) A fine of Rs.25 /- per day will be charged after the expiry of the due date if the book is not returned.
4) If the date of return happens to be a holiday, it remains postponed till the next working day.
5) One can borrow only one book at a time, and that too for a week.
6) Absence is not an excuse for the delay in the return of the books.
7) In case of loss or damage of books, the full cost of the book is to be deposited. A fine may also be imposed.
8) All sorts of markings in the library books are strongly forbidden, and violations will be fine.
9) Everyone should examine the books carefully as soon as they are issued and report to the librarian if there is any mark of damage.
10) One-page summary of the book read is to be written and given to the librarian.

V. ADMISSION POLICY OF THE SCHOOL:

De Paul School is one of the units of the Vincentian Orissa Society, a minority institution registered under Article 30 (I) of the Constitution of India. Therefore, Admissions will be granted to students on a first-come, first-served basis up to category number 3, and the others will be selected randomly (lot system). However, it is made clear to all that only those children who are within a radius of one kilometer from the school are eligible for admission.
1) Candidates who are Catholics / Christians
2) Candidates who are siblings of students studying in the school
3) Candidates who are Children of the School Employees
4) Candidates who are Children of the Army / Police / CRPF Personnel (8 seats only)
5) Others
Note: – All candidates who apply for admission will be admitted as per the above order. If some seats are left after completing the above category 1 to 4, a random selection will be made for others. The category of students who belong to 1 to 3 is eligible to be included in the category mentioned below. Candidates who belong to the following category should apply for admission in the month of October.
1) 15% of the seats for Children belonging to Disadvantaged Groups (ST / SC / Homeless)
2) 10% of the seats for Children belonging to the Weaker section (BPL Card Holders)
3) Students are ordinarily admitted at the beginning of the academic year, which commences in March. Exceptions to the above rule may be made at the sole discretion of the school authorities. In case of fresh admission on exceptional grounds to any class, however, school fees will be charged from the beginning of the school year even though the child is admitted at any other time. Nobody can claim admission as a matter of right, and the school authorities can refuse admission without assigning any reason thereof.
4) Age limit for admission to play school is a minimum of three years and a maximum of four years. Further, every child seeking admission must be introduced in person to the principal by his/her parents/legal guardians and must pass an entrance examination if the principal deems it necessary.
5) Parents who wish to admit their children shall apply for the same in the prescribed application form obtainable from the school office.
6) Parents whose children are selected for admission should fill up and present the admission form together with the Transfer Certificate (T.C.) and other necessary documents from the school he/she last attended. Students who come from a state outside West Bengal should have their T.C. counter-signed by the Education officer of that place.
7) Name and date of birth endorsed by a competent civil authority are to be submitted at the time of the first admission. Once entered in the admission register, this will not be altered.
8) Application for T.C. along with the T.C. fee (and postage whenever it is necessary) should be paid at the office by the parents a minimum of seven days before the T.C. is to be issued.
9) T.C. will be issued only after all the dues are cleared.
10) The last day to apply for T.C. is the last working day before the start of the Annual Exam. If applied after the 1st installment of the following year will have to be paid.
10) School authorities have the right to refuse admission or continuation of studies to any candidate/student whose conduct, attendance, or progress in studies is unsatisfactory, such as:
(a) Behaviour problem.
(b) Moral breach considered to be serious by the school authority.
(c) Involving in activities that are detrimental to the unity, integrity, and secular spirit of the country.
(d) Constant weakness in studies.
(e) Irregularity in payment of fees.
(f) Habitual late coming.

VI. EXAMINATION AND PROMOTION:

1) The progress of a student is determined by means of regular Tests and terminal examinations. A regular record (Progress Card) showing the results of these tests and examinations, together with a statement regarding the conduct and progress of each student, will be given to the parents at the end of each examination. Reasons for absence from an examination or test should be intimated to the principal through the class teacher without delay. It should be certified by the parents. In case of illness, a medical certificate should be produced when required by the principal.
2) Promotion depends on the student’s performance in the Tests and the Half yearly and Annual Examinations and on the assessment of other works and activities allotted to him/her throughout the year. At the final weightage score, every student is required to obtain 40% of marks in all subjects individually.
3) A minimum attendance of 75% is required for promotion.
4) Results declared at the end of the year are final in all cases and will not be reconsidered. The result published cannot be challenged in any court of law.
5) In all matters connected with the admission/examination/promotion of students, the decision of the management is final and binding.
6) Students who resort to malpractice (even if detected later) will be debarred from the rest of the examinations. This may even lead to the dismissal of the student from the school.
Use of Unfair Means in the Examination or Unit Test:
The school views the use of unfair means during examinations or unit tests very seriously. Unfair means can be any of the following:
a) A student has in his possession, while in the examination room, any book, memorandum, pocketbook, notes, or paper whatever, except the correct question paper.
b) Copying from the other students or giving an opportunity to other students to copy from one’s own answer paper, exchanging the question papers, writing the answers on the question paper, or communicating dishonestly with other students in the examination room.
c) Giving or obtaining, or attempting to give or obtain, unfair assistance from other students.
A student detected using unfair means would be barred from writing the examinations and will be given a ‘0’ on all papers.
7) Students absenting themselves from any examination or test will not be re-examined.
8) Student who fails twice in the same class will not be allowed to continue in the school.
9) Students will not be allowed to take the annual examination unless all the dues are cleared for the year.
10) A student failing in one’s class does not remain on the roll unless the parent/guardian informs in writing to the principal before the reopening that the student wishes to continue in the school.
11) Cases of failures will not be reconsidered, and final exam papers will not be shown to any parent.

VII. SCHOOL UNIFORM:

On all class days and at school functions, children are expected to wear the uniform prescribed for the season.

REGULAR UNIFORMS FOR BOYS

REGULAR UNIFORMS FOR GIRLS

III. PAYMENT OF FEES:

1. There will be a 15% increase in the school Fee Annually. If additional facilities are provided, they will be charged accordingly.
2. Tuition fees are charged for the twelve months of the year.
3. Fees should be paid on or before the 15th of every month.
4. If the fee is not paid for two consecutive months before the next installment, the student’s name will automatically be struck off the rolls. In such cases, re-admission, which is equivalent to fresh admission, is left to the discretion of the management.
5. Fee Payment days: Without Late Fee. 1st to 15th of every month.
6. Parents will kindly preserve the receipts issued to them and produce them as proof of payment of fees if demanded.
7. Students shall not be allowed to sit for half-yearly or annual examinations unless all dues are cleared.

X. SCHOOL HOURS All Saturdays are holidays for the students (unless specified).
(MONDAY TO FRIDAY)

08.20 A.M TO 10.15 A.M (MONDAY TO FRIDAY): PLAYSCHOOL
07.20 A.M TO 10.30 A.M (MONDAY TO FRIDAY): LKG & UKG
06.15 A.M TO 11.15 A.M (MONDAY TO FRIDAY): I TO V
11.30 A.M TO 05.15 P.M (MONDAY TO FRIDAY): VI TO XII
The principal will be available from 9.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M. on all working days and at other times with prior appointment.
The front office will remain open on all working days from 7.30 A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

DEPAUL SCHOOL AT A GLANCE

De Paul School, Kolkata, is named after St. Vincent De Paul, one of the pioneers of social reformation. The school’s objective is to impart to the students a sound education under the guidance of the Vincentian Fathers. The school was founded by the Vincentian Orissa Society in 2007, under the guidance of Fr. Mathew K C.M., with Rev. Fr. Prakash Tirkey C.M. as its first principal, who shouldered this responsibility until 2010 with great dedication and enthusiasm, which made the school one of the most popular schools in the locality.
From 2010 to 2016, the school had dynamic and progressive growth under the efficient leadership of Rev. Fr. George Joseph C.M. as the principal.
De Paul School was fortunate to have Rev. Fr. Naresh Chandra Nayak, C.M., as the principal, who rendered his service with utmost sincerity and care.
On October 20th, 2019, Rev. Fr. Subhasis Mandal C.M. took over the charge of the office of the principal and is steering the great vessel of ‘De Paul School’ with dedication, sincerity, and discipline.
The school had a humble beginning with 35 children, and over the years, it grew and popularity and has the strength of over 1500 students today. The dedicated service of the teachers under an able administration and perfect management has paved the way for the success of this institution.
We aspire that De Paul School continues to be a powerhouse of knowledge, light, love, and harmony. We thank God for all He has done for this institution and all that comes from Him.