St. John’s English School & Junior College

School Academic Session

The School Academic session varies for different Levels.

Style of Education

The school aims at providing modern all round education striving for excellence in every field, be it moral instruction or ethical values, physical education or academic performance with due emphasis on character building. Maximum opportunities will be provided in the campus to encourage initiative, self-reliance and leadership qualities. Special efforts will be made to identify any special ability and talent that the child may have.

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction is English and English is the first language.

Languages Taught At Higher Level
(Second Language)

Hindi
Tamil
Sanskrit (Viii – X)
French (IX – X)

For Pre-KG,
LKG, UKG

JUNE to SEPT

FIRST TERM

Activities in the First Term :

First week of January to Second week of April

  • Revision / Model Examinations (XII)
  • Mid-Term Examination (XI)
  • Pre - Board Examination (XII)
  • Inter Section Competitions Inter-House Cultural Competitions (XI)
  • Inter-House Literary Competitions
  • Club Activities (XI)
  • Parents - Staff Contact Sessions
  • Faculty Training, Orientation programmes
  • Republic Day Celebration
  • Annual Day
  • Medical Inspection
  • Class Group Photo Session

For Pre-KG,
LKG, UKG

OCT TO DEC

SECOND TERM

Activities in the Second Term :

First week of October to Third week of December

  • Mid-Term Examination (XI & XII)
  • Inter-House Cultural Competitions (XI & XII)
  • Inter-House Literary Competitions (XI & XII)
  • Club Activities (XI & XII)
  • Faculty Training, Orientation programmes
  • Projects and Exhibitions
  • Children’s Day & Christmas Celebrations, Rangoli - Inter School Cultural Programme
  • Parents - Staff Contact Session
  • Career Counselling Programme (XI & XII)
  • First Revision (XII)

For Pre-KG,
LKG, UKG

JAN to APR

THIRD TERM

Activities in the Third Term :

First week of June to last week of September.

  • Mid-Term Examination (XI & XII)
  • Inter-House Intramural Games (XI & XII)
  • Inter-House Cultural Competitions (XI & XII)
  • Inter-House Literary Competitions (XI & XII)
  • Club Activities (XI & XII)
  • Parents-Staff Contact Sessions
  • Sports Meet
  • Inauguration of Students’ Council / Tiny Tots Club
  • Faculty Training, Orientation programmes
  • Independence Day
  • Teachers’ Day Celebration
  • Educational Tours (XII)
  • Unit Tests (XI & XII)
  • Inter Section Competitions
  • Inter School Cultural Extravaganza
  • First Terminal Examination

XI & XII Std

JUNE to NOV

FIRST TERM

Activities in the First Term :

First week of January to Second week of April

  • Monthly Tests (Pre-KG, LKG & UKG)
  • Parents - Staff Contact Sessions
  • Faculty Training, Orientation programmes
  • Excursions (Pre-KG, LKG, UKG & XI)
  • Republic Day Celebration
  • Annual Day Medical Inspection
  • Third Terminal (Annual) Examination (Pre-KG, LKG, UKG)
  • Class Group Photo Session

XI & XII Std

DEC TO APRIL

SECOND TERM

Activities in the Second Term :

First week of October to Third week of December

  • Monthly Tests (Pre-KG, LKG & UKG)
  • Faculty Training, Orientation programmes
  • Projects and Exhibitions
  • Children’s Day & Christmas Celebrations, Rangoli - Inter School Cultural Programme
  • Inter Section Competition (Pre-KG, LKG & UKG)
  • Parents - Staff Contact Session
  • Second Terminal Examination (Pre-KG, LKG, UKG & XI

Languages Taught At Lower Level
(Third Language)
Hindi
Tamil

School Curriculum

The School provides the curriculum recommended by the National Council for Education, Research and Training (NCERT) in accordance with the norms of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. The CBSE is an autonomous body recognised throughout the nation and it caters to the educational requirements of all societies in all parts of the Country at primary, secondary and senior secondary school level. 

Pre-primary (Pre-KG to UKG) & Primary (I to V Std.)

We at St. John’s prepare a joyous and happy atmosphere that provides good surrounding, purposeful activities and opportunity for growth, for we believe that these are the vital needs for the overall development of a child. Such an environment with the right method of teaching complements the process of learning.
A child makes a number of acquisitions during these sensitive periods of growing up. “Education is assistance to life” said Maria Montessori. So we have specific activities at all levels which regularly take place through the Tiny Tots Club and cater to individuals at each level, from Pre-KG to V Std.

Games And Sports

In the realm of games & sports which holds a very special place in the hearts of the tiny ones, we train them very specially and subtly to become healthy in body. Simple and meaningful excercise which are to the liking of the children at the same time tunes their bodies, are practised regularly. Physical stress here is minimised by the joy and happiness that they experience during these P.T. classes. Sports a pioneering work of St. John’s is an exclusive activity for the primary section, when a variety of colourful and interesting non standard as well as standard events are organized for them. 

Home Work

Though we follow the traditional method of education with regular writing work with Home-work, we have incorporated work – play methods in our approach to teaching. Changing with times, worksheets are given as weekend assignments. Home work will comprise more of activity and creative thinking which can easily be done by the children with simple guidance from the parents.

Practical Learning

A child learns through experience. As an extended activity, we organize visits to places of educational value. Such visits are a follow up of what they learn through their textbooks thus enabling them not only to visualize but transform their knowledge into real life experience. Apart from these, children are taken once annually for excursions for enjoying the exhilaration of being out of doors.

Subjects of Study

Pre-primary

(Pre-KG to UKG)

Primary

(Class I to V)

Middle

(Class VI to VIII)

Secondary

(Class IX and X)

Sr Secondary

(Class XI and XII)

Facilities

Our Library

School Bus

Our Laboratories

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Besant Nagar, Chennai – 600 090.

Phone : +91 44 24913215 / 24917411

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SUBJECT OF STUDY

  1. English Reading & Conversation
  2. English Writing
  3. English Dictation
  4. Number Work
  5. Health Talk
  6. Nature Talk
  7. Story Telling
  8. Recitation
  9. Physical Education
  10. Language-Tamil/Hindi (Language compulsory from U.K.G.)
  11. Computer Science (from U.K.G.)
  12. Drawing
  13. Activity Classes

ACTIVITY CLASSES FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING

The activities provided in the room are designed, planned and organized in such a way as to give opportunities for the young children to explore and experience the world around them. It concentrates not only on eye hand co-ordination but also on finer muscular development. The room provides an environment that fosters thinking and self confidence. Above all it creates in the young minds a love for learning.

SUBJECT OF STUDY

  1. English – Structural and Functional English (includes Reading, Copy Writing and Spoken English)
  2. Second Language – French (IV & V) Tamil / Hindi
  3. General Science / Environmental Science
  4. Social Science
  5. Mathematics
  6. Drawing / Arts and Craft
  7. Life Skills & Value Education / Scripture
  8. Physical Education
  9. Computer Science (UKG Class to V Class – compulsory)
  10. Third language – Commencing from class V (Tamil / Hindi / Sanskrit)
  11. General Knowledge
  12. Music
  13. Environmental Education

Environmental Education (Class I – V)

One of the other special features of education at the primary level is the environmental education. Here simple but sensitive topics are dealt through Projects, Assignments, Hands on experience, Talks, Group Discussions and various other activities. This enables the children to have special relationships with their environment.

This is the stage when students become versatile and highly exuberant and keeping their high level of motivation, creativity and thirst for action in mind, curriculum is planned to give more scope for activity based learning.

 

This is the stage when students become versatile and highly exuberant and keeping their high level of motivation, creativity and thirst for action in mind, curriculum is planned to give more scope for activity based learning.

 

The scheme for classes VI-VIII has been designed on Term Assessment basis with gradual increase in the learning assessment as the students move forward. This would prepare the students to cover the whole syllabus of the academic year and face the challenge of class X Board examination, and would thus, ensure the ‘quality of education’.

 

  • At this stage, curriculum becomes more concept oriented.In order to concretize the concepts in Science and Mathematics, Practical classes are conducted for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics periodically.
  • Abstract concepts of Science and Mathematics and Grammatical rules of English are made simpler and explained through educational CD’s at the Computer Centre of the school.
  • Exclusive sessions for softskills like English Communicative skills, General Awareness, Personality Development, Life Skills, Value Enhancement, Health and Hygiene are provided through periodical lectures by eminent personalities and workshops and seminars.
  • Counselling sessions are organized for students to combat problems related to learning and emotions.
  • Field Trips, Nature Walk, Visits to places of topical interest as per the text book, are organized periodically.
  • A variety of activities comprising of Sports and Culturals are organised to tap the talents of students.
  • Thematic Project Exhibitions on Science, Humanities, Hobbies, Work Experience are conducted through which the students gain not only a deep understanding of their subjects, but also gain experience in team work and organisational skills.
  • Encouraging participation in co-curricular activities at intra and inter school levels.

SUBJECTS OF STUDY

  1. English Prose (Poetry, Non-Detailed, Composition & Comprehension, Grammar)
  2. Second Language (Sanskrit (VIII)/Tamil/Hindi/French)
  3. Third Language (Tamil / Hindi / Sanskrit)
  4. Science & Technology (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  5. Social Science (History and Civics, Geography)
  6. Mathematics
  7. Computer Science
  8. Work Experience Arts & Craft
  9. Life Skills & Value Education / Scripture
  10. Physical Education
  11. Environmental Education,
  12. General Knowledge

P.S

  • Subject – Third Language is compulsory from classes V to VIII.
  • Hindi should be a part of one’s learning subjects either at second language or at third language level from V std to VIII std.

Class IX and X are considered as a single course. Admissions are not entertained in class X as this is a course taken together. At this stage, the Students are in the process of becoming well rounded personalities. Having been exposed to a variety of activities aimed at exploring their academic, cultural and sports potentials, they have entered the secondary level wherein the academics take prime place. This is also a stage when they are exposed to a great amount of learning related stress. A variety of activities are designed and executed to make the transition smooth.

Class IX and X are considered as a single course. Admissions are not entertained in class X as this is a course taken together. At this stage, the Students are in the process of becoming well rounded personalities. Having been exposed to a variety of activities aimed at exploring their academic, cultural and sports potentials, they have entered the secondary level wherein the academics take prime place. This is also a stage when they are exposed to a great amount of learning related stress. A variety of activities are designed and executed to make the transition smooth.

  • Practical classes in Science and Mathematics are assessed.
  • Grades are awarded to Physical Education, Health Education, Environmental Education, Art Education, Life Skills & Value Education / Scripture.
  • Small time projects are a regular feature of all the subjects.
  • Internal Assessment on English, Language, Science, Mathematics and Social Science become an integral part of the Class X Board Examination.
  • Conducting coaching classes after regular class hours to venhance and supplement learning skills.
  • Career Counselling provided by highly functional and reputed organizations.
  • Seminars and workshops are organized for enhancing academic proficiency and developing soft skills.
  • Participation in a variety of Olympiads and Talent Search Examinations conducted by reputed organizations.
  • Organising high profile and innovative project Exhibitions.
  • Instilling leadership qualities through assigning roles as ‘volunteers’ to enhance discipline in the campus.
  • Encouraging participation in Co-Curricular activities at vintra and inter levels.

SUBJECTS OF STUDY

  1. English Language & Literature
  2. Second Language – Hindi Course ‘B’ / Tamil / Sanskrit / French
  3. Mathematics with Practicals
  4. Science & Technology
  5. i) Physics Theory & Practicals
  6. ii) Chemistry Theory & Practicals
  7. iii) Biology Theory & Practicals
  8. Social Science History, Civics, Geography, Economics
  9. Work Experience
  10. Computer Science
  11. Physical Education
  12. Health Education
  13. Art Education
  14. Environmental Education
  15. Physical Training
  16. Life Skills & Value Education / Scripture

Science Laboratories

The School has adequately equipped separate Science Laboratories for the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Science and Mathematics. The latest scientific apparatus are housed in modern well ventilated laboratories with spacious seating arrangements that will enable the students to get a first- hand knowledge of the practicals in a scientific atmosphere.
Routine practical classes are conducted in the respective laboratories in subjects – Physics, Chemistry,Biology, Mathematics and Home Science for classes IX, X, XI & XII. The students of VI, VII & VIII aretaken to the laboratories periodically to get them acquainted with the innovative instruments of scienceand scientific learning.

Also the required practical equipments / apparatus / specimens / chemicals are taken to the class room
for demonstration and to familiarise the students with practical exposure in classes IV to VIII.

Mathematics Laboratory

With the objective of making, teaching and learning of Mathematics more effective, interesting and
enjoyable, our school has set up a well designed mobile Mathematics Laboratory. The objectives of the
Lab are

  • To achieve the higher broad objectives of sharpening of the intellect
  • To develop the skill of logical reasoning
  • To master the basic essential mathematical skills.
A variety of activities are planned for the students of Classes III to X.The introduction of the Mathematics Laboratory in our School is another effort to make the curricular transaction of the subject more meaningful.

Computer Science

St. John’s (Besant Nagar) introduces the Technology based knowledge of Computer Science for all the
Students from Classes UKG to XII at three different stages – Primary Level (UKG-V Class), Middle Level
(VI-VIII Class) High School & Secondary Level (IX-XII)

Technology Based Training : Computer Technology is an important tool in the Educational Programme.
And it is the prime duty of the institution to successfully integrate technology into the school academic
curriculum. This is a complex and challenging educational goal. All the students from UKG Class to X Class
are taught the computer Mastery skills around the following 10 essential technology areas at graded level
suitable to different age / class levels.

  • Desktop Publishing
  • Database
  • Multimedia
  • Spread Sheets
  • Word Processing
  • Telecommunications
  • Operating Environments
  • Applied Technology
  • Programming
  • Graphics

This training is given in a separate MULTI-MEDIA LAB equipped with hi-tech well configurated 60 Computer
Systems and handled by 8 Computer Tutors specially trained for the course.

Stage I : We bring the richness of a new learning experience in the form of Computer Education Foundation
Programme (CEFP) for the primary class students.

Stage II : For the students of Class VI to Class X Computer Science is taught as an integral part of work
experience activities.

Stage III : Computer Science is taught as an elective subject for the students of XI and XII. The computer
languages – C++, Oracle, NetBeans and MySQL are taught in the Curriculum.

Audio-Visual Aids: The School uses the following audio-visual aids for learning activities.

  • LCD Projector
  • 24” colour TV Fitted with videoscope for clear visibility
  • Public Address System
  • Video Cassette Player
  • Audio Cassette Player