About

About Us

Sited at Chapru Colony near Women Development Office in Govt. High School Road, Grace Higher Secondary School, established in 1991, is a school concerned for the individual child.

Our reputation as a caring school which sets very high academic standards in a disciplined environment is well known. We are proud, as a school, to stand for quality-quality of teaching and learning. We believe that these are both exceptional.

We place a high emphasis on developing a proper sense of values-respect for others, a responsible attitude toward the community, care for the environment and a pride in oneself and one’s appearance.

Our Aim

  • Be a forward-looking school that encourages all learners to realize their potential to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners.
  • Provide opportunities for a rich educational experience that enables everyone to become fully developed personally with the confidence and capability to make a positive contribution to society
  • Be a school where every individual matter.
  • To foster a sense of personal pride and belonging to the school community in which all students are encouraged to develop self-esteem, respect for others, tolerance and self-discipline.
  • to provide and maintain the highest quality teaching and learning in a safe and secure environment for all students.
  • To inspire a love of learning, a spirit of enquiry and an ethos in which students are enabled to achieve their full potential.

Purpose

  • The School seeks to create an environment in which effective teaching can take place
  • To enhance our position as a leading School Nationally.
  • To be a happy School in which a sense of fun and enjoyment prevail in an ethos of mutual respect.

It cannot be emphasized too strongly that our children have but one opportunity to make the most of their education. For that reason we ensure that the essential ingredients for success are present :

The staff of Grace Higher Secondary School: the team of teachers and the staff that support them are second to none. They are a highly committed and professional team who thoroughly enjoy the privilege o teaching and working at grace Higher Secondary. To them, the individual child comes first.

Our Students: are our greatest assets. Coming from almost every conceivable background they work hard together and are some of the most pleasant children to be found anywhere.

Students Guidance and Discipline: to achieve our aims we firmly believe that an ordered, disciplined atmosphere in the best environment for learning. the small number of rules in the code of conduct emphasises self-discipline, mutual respect and a proper sense of values. Uniform is seen as an essential factor in encouraging self-discipline, high standards of personal presentation and pride -in ourself and the school. good behaviour is expected, recognised and rewarded.

The Home – School Agreement

We aim to establish a caring community, providing a happy environment, in which every child can develop his or her potential to the full within an ordered framework. Only with the support of the parents and friends of the children themselves can we achieve this, and to this end, following wide consultation with parents, students and staff, we have drawn up our Home – School Agreement. We hope that you would support its contents which are outlined below:

We Ask Parents To

  • Work with the School in supporting the education of their child.
  • Help their child get the most out of the School.
  • Make sure that their child goes to school daily and properly equipped.
  • Support the School’s code of conduct and dress code.
  • Support their child in trying to make a positive contribution.
  • Let the school know of any issues that might affect their child’s work, behaviour or attendance.
  • Treat staff and students with courtesy and respect.

We In The School Will

  • Go beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum.
  • Meet, whenever possible, the individual needs of the child.
  • Report on your child’s progress and also provide information on Attendance.
  • Encourage enjoyment and achievement and recognise effort in all areas of student life.
  • Provide opportunities for students to make a positive contribution.
  • Promote a safe, healthy and caring environment.
  • Try to develop clear lines of communication between home and school.
  • treat parents and students with courtesy and respect.
  • Provide access to experiences that will support future economic well being.

We Ask The Student To

  • Come to school every day on time.
  • Bring the right books and equipment for each day.
  • Work to the best of their ability.
  • Follow the school code of conduct and dress code.
  • Be proud of their school and try to. make a positive contribution.
  • Show consideration for all members of the school community and respect for their property.

Extended Learning (or “homework”)

Students who enjoy and achieve the most in schools are those best able to reflect on their learning. This means that they really participate in their learning often beyond the classroom. Traditionally this would have been called homework. One of the School’s main responsibilities is to ensure that students do reflect. Extended Learning is one of the ways in which the school does this. At Grace Higher Secondary School the partnership between the ​student, parent/tutor/mentor and class teacher share the responsibility for Extended Learning. Together they will ensure that work done after the school day is seen essential student progress. These tasks might need to be completed over a period of time, might be work that is necessary for the student’s continued participation in lessons or the expected area of study might be directed towards the preparation of examination.

All students will participate in Extended Learning tasks which will be set by a teacher when necessary. There will be times when it is possible for students to devise their own Extended Learning tasks after consultation with their teacher. The work will not always be written but can cover a varied number of tasks.

Attendance

Attendance at school is compulsory until the end of the scholastic term. Very occasionally absence for illness or other reasons may occur. We are required by law to keep accurate records on every absence. Ideally, we would hope that no child will ever be absent given the extensive coursework and teacher assessments which take place on a daily basis. However, if the absence is unavoidable:

  • The student should bring a note addressed to the Principal signed by the parent explaining the reason for absence –  this can be written in the school calendar.
  • Unexplained or unauthorized absence is regarded as truancy.
  • Medical or other appointments in school tie should be avoided if at all possible but if not as exempt slip must be obtained from the school
  • Any student who has been absent for 2 consecutive months without prior notice or reason will be removed from the school rolls.

Dress Code

Female Students

Blazer

Navy blue tailored with school name for Class 11 & 12 only (Available through school only)

Tie

Blue tie with the name of the school (Available through school only)

Sweater

Navy blue, ‘V’ neck with a stripe around the neck with the school name (Available through school only)

Skirt

Tailored navy blue, white (Wednesday) formal school skirt, plain Straight skirt with a small rear vent or pleated; must be around knee length. Not permitted — “fashion” tube skirts — stretch—style clinging to the leg, or miniskirts.

Shirt

White only with turn-down collar. No decorations are permitted. Short or long sleeves are permissible and should easily tuck into skirts. Sports shirts, polo shirts and fitted fashion shirts, etc. are not permitted. School sport’s shirt will be worn on Wednesdays.

Socks

White (Wednesday), navy blue only.

Shoes

Black only with a low heel. This means no leisure shoes, tennis shoes, plimsolls, basketball boots, trainers or slingbacks. (Trainers are not permitted under any circumstances. If it is a medical requirement a note from the Doctor must be provided).

Male Students

Blazer

Navy blue tailored with school name for Class 11 & 12 only (Available through school only)

Tie

Blue tie with the name of the school (Available through school only)

Sweater

Navy blue, ‘V’ neck with the school name (Available through school only)

Trousers

Navy blue, white (Wednesday) tailored only; must be long enough to meet shoes. Cords, jeans and linen trousers are NOT permitted.

Shirt

White only with turn-down collar. No decorations are permitted. Short or long sleeves are permissible and should easily tuck into skirts. Sports shirts, polo shirts and fitted fashion shirts, etc. are not permitted. School sport’s shirt will be worn on Wednesdays.

Socks

White (Wednesday), navy blue only.

Shoes

Black only. This means no leisure shoes, tennis shoes, plimsolls, basketball boots or trainers. (Trainers are not permitted under any circumstances. If it is a medical requirement a note from the Doctor must be provided).

All Students

  • Coloured T-shirts should not be worn under shirts. Where required, plain white only.
  • White T-shirts worn as vests should not be visible at the neck of the shirt.
  • Hairstyles should be appropriate and the colour of hair should look natural.

Jewellery/Make-Up

  • Students are permitted to wear a watch but no other item of jewellery. However, for pierced ears, ONE pair (one per ear) of studs are permitted. Students are not permitted to wear make—up. For students of 11 & 12 discreet make—up may be worn and one ring. Nose studs or other forms of body piercing are not acceptable. Any infringement of the above rules will result in being sent home until the full requirement is met.

  • No jewellery of any type may be worn in PE or Games.

Hair

The policy specifically requires that hair should not be at the extremes of fashion. It should be smart, tidy and of natural colour. This is defined as:

  • “extreme” — not too short, nor too long, a “number 2” is the minimum acceptable in terms of shortness; boys’ hair must not exceed shoulder length and should be groomed

  • “artwork ” on the scalp is regarded as a fashion extreme.

  • “Natural colour” — this is taken to indicate colours that are natural in shade and tone; colours that are not present in the human spectrum are not permitted.